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THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN 1872-1924

??? By an Act of the Dominion Parliament, passed in 1905, the Province of Saskatchewan was carved out of an area formerly known as The North-West Territories.

???? The fourth session of Saskatchewan's fifth legislature was recently opened with all the impressiveness that a colourful and stimulating spectacle of pomp and ceremony could produce, the military escort, the boom of cannon, and other forms and symbols of authority suggesting the traditional history of our representative form of government.

It is a long cry from 1924 to 1872, but it is through this period that our minds must travel back if we are to learn something of the law-making and governing activities, out of which have evolved a Provincial government and Legislature, whose progressive and desirable enactments rank high as compared with those of the other Provincial legislative bodies in the Dominion.

? ???When, in 1870, the Dominion of Canada negotiated with the Hudson's Bay Company for the transfer of its rights in Rupert's Land and the North-west Territory, she appears to have contented herself with staking out what Lord Dufferin so aptly termed "A small square on one corner of the checker-board," and naming it Manitoba. Upon this almost infinitesimal space she bestowed a full, responsible government, armed with authority, and equipped with machinery, to establish and maintain law and order.

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??? The balance of the Territories-a region of empire dimensions-Canada was apparently satisfied to leave, for a time at least, to govern itself. Prior to the transfer the beneficent rule of the Hudson's Bay Company had met with success, though it was a system of persuasion rather than of force or authority and depended solely on the good feelings and good faith of the inhabitants toward each other.

???? With the transfer, even this semblance of law and rule passed away.

??? ?In the year 1871 Major Butler, author of "The Great Lone Land,?was commissioned by the Government of Canada to proceed to the Northwest; -"to examine into and report with regard to the state of affairs there.? His report told the Government that "Law and order are wholly unknown in the region of the Saskatchewan, inasmuch as the country is without any executive organization and destitute of any means of enforcing law."

???? As a result of this report, the Parliament of Canada in 1872, provided the first governmental machinery for the making and enforcement of laws suitable to the Territories, and for the preservation of peace. This Act provided for the appointment by the Governor-General, of a council of eleven members afterwards increased to eighteen, to meet under the presidency of the Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba. The appointed members were:-

HON. MARC A. GIRARD,

HON. HENRY J. CLARK,

HON. ALFRED BOYD,

HON. JOSEPH ROYAL

JOSEPH DUBUC,

WM. FRAZER,

WILLIAM J. CHRISTIE

W. R. BROWN,

JOHN H: McTAVISH,

HON DONALD A. SMITH,

HON. PASCAL BRELAND,

HON. JAMES McKAY,

JOHN SCHULTZ,

A. G. B. BALLANTYNE,

ROBERT HAMILTON,

PIERRE DELORME,

W. M. KENNEDY,

WILLIAM TATE.

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???? The first meeting of this Council was held on March 8th, 1873, and represents the first organized effort to make and administer laws for that vast area of which our Province forms a part.

???? It is interesting at this point to note incidentally the pioneer conditions of the times, as revealed in the circumstance that, in order to attend this meeting of the Council Mr. Christie travelled two thousand miles by dog train from Fort Simpson. We are told that his Half-breed driver walked the entire distance on snowshoes, often, for days at a-time, "making track" ahead of the dogs.

???? Of still greater interest is Mr. Christie's report to the Council of the civilizing influences at work among the Indian and Half-breed people at the far-away posts of the North. At Fort Simpson a Mr. Reeve acted in the dual capacity of school teacher and minister of the Anglican Church. It is a matter of history that during the years that have since passed, this reverend gentleman by what he has accomplished in the north lands has made for himself a most distinguished record in the service of the Church to which he belongs. This parson-teacher, of Fort Simpson in 1872, is none other than the Right Reverend W. D. Reeve, Assistant Bishop of Toronto. Mr. Christie further reports~ that similar activities were being prosecuted at Providence and at Isle a la Crosse, under the direction of Sisters of Charity. He told the Council of his extreme satisfaction with the excellent progress made by the Indian and Half-breed children at these two schools.

???? A striking confirmation of tills report was given sixteen years later, in 1899, by the Reverend T. W. Ferrier now Principal of the Indian Industrial School at Brandon, who was greatly impressed with the results being accomplished and with the thoroughness of the work being done at Isle a la Grosse. Mr. Ferrier, in that year, before taking charge of the Brandon institution, made a tour of inspection of Indian schools, for his own enlightenment and guidance.

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???? Approaching the Isle a la Crosse school building, on a summer afternoon, he found the door open, but no one on duty to receive visitors, presumably few and far between. Entering he followed the lead of a voice and presently came face to face with a girls school in session in charge of a Sister of Charity. At the blackboard stood an Indian girl, chalk in hand, explaining - and successfully so - for the benefit of the class the solution of a problem in Algebra, involving an equation of two unknown quantities--a mute testimony to the care and patience of those devoted women who "far from the busy marts of trade," discharge their duties as thoroughly and as conscientiously as if their task had fallen in the very centres of culture and civilization. The several executive sessions held by the Council were for the purpose, chiefly, of making representations and recommendations to the dominion Government and Parliament. Two legislative sessions of the Council were convened, one in August, 1874; the other in March, 1875. Concerning these Council meetings the Free Press, of Winnipeg, had this to say: "The task which is assigned to the Lieutenant-Governor and Council of the Territories is an important and difficult one. What they have to do, in point of fact, is to bring order out of chaos, in a territory larger than half of the continent of Europe."

???? The North-west Territories Act had been in force only three years when it was repealed. A serious defect in the Act had been that it made no provision for elective representation in the Council. In the 1875 session of the Dominion Parliament Premier Mackenzie apparently realizing the necessity for more advanced legislation in the Territories, introduced a new North-west Territories Act; providing for the appointment of a resident Lieutenant-Governor who was empowered to appoint a Council of not more than five persons to aid him: in the administration of the North-west Territories, of which number the sti-

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pendiary magistrates, three in number, to be appointed, were to be ex-officio members. ?

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???? In addition, this Act empowered the Lieutenant Governor to declare, by proclamation, any area not exceeding one thousand square miles and containing one thousand adult inhabitants, exclusive of aliens and unenfranchised Indians, to be an electoral district, entitled to send one member to the Council or Legislative Assembly, as the case might be. When the population of such an area was found to be two thousand, the district would be entitled to send two members. Male residents and householders of adult age, not being aliens or unenfranchised Indians, of twelve months' residence, were qualified to vote. Members were to be elected for two years only. So soon as the number of elected members reached twenty-one, the appointed Council was automatically to go out of existence and the elected members would become the Legislative Assembly of the North-west Territories.? (Dropping the title "North-west Council"), having all the powers previously vested in the North-west Council. The new Act gave many additional powers. It empowered the Lieutenant-Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Council, to make, ordain and establish ordinances as to matters dealing with taxation for local and municipal purposes; property and civil rights in the Territories; the administration of justice in the Territories, including the maintenance and organization of Courts both of civil and criminal jurisdiction, and including procedure in civil matters in such Courts (the appointment of Judges of the said Courts remaining in the Governor-General-in-Council). public health, licensing of inns and places of public refreshment; landmarks; boundaries; cemeteries; cruelty to animals; care and protection of game and wild animals; nuisances; roads; highways; bridges; gaols; and generally all matters of a local or private nature, as well as the punishment by fine or

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imprisonment, for the violation of any ordinance by the Assembly.

???? In a trial for crime committed within the Territories, a stipendiary magistrate was to be associated with the Chief Justice of Manitoba, or with a judge of the Court of Queen's Bench of that Province. Where the maximum penalty was not more than five years' imprisonment the case was to be tried in a summary way and without a jury, if more than five years, the trial was to be without jury only with the consent of the accused, or with a jury of six if he demanded one. In a case wherein the punishment was death, a jury not exceeding eight must intervene.

???? The first Lieutenant-Governor of the North-west Territories was the Honourable David Laird. His first Council included Stipendiary Magistrates Macleod, Ryan and Richardson, and Major Irvine, with Amedee Emmanuel Forget, secretary; and Molineaux St. John, sheriff. With this breaking of the last bond with Manitoba, the North-west Territories entered on a new era of growth and development. These new appointees all took the oath of office on November 27th, 1876, at Livingstone--Fort Pelly. The seat of government was temporarily located at this point, pending the erection and completion of Government House and other public buildings at Bat6leford, the capital of the North-west Territories.

The first session of the new Council was held at, Fort Pelly in March, 1877. Six Ordinances were passed at this session, dealing with the administration of justice, registration of deeds, prevention of prairie and forest fires, ferries, infectious diseases and the protection of the buffalo. The Ordinance for the preservation of the buffalo was in the best interests of the Indians, but when put in force it met strong opposition from both Indians and Half-breeds. The thought of imprisonment for killing a buffalo seemed outrageous and they united in denouncing the law and openly defied it.

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?? ?August, 1877, the seat of Government was removed from Fort Pelly to Battleford, the territorial Capital, where a second session of the Council was held In July, 1878, when Mr. Pascal Breland took his seat in the Council as the fifth appointee under the Act. At this session fourteen Ordinances were passed, one of which repealed the Buffalo Ordinance. This retrograde legislation pleased the Half-breeds and Indians, but it sealed the fate of the buffalo. In a very few years all that remained of the noble herds which once blackened the prairies, were their bleaching skeletons. These skeletons were scattered so numerously that the collecting and shipping of the bones became an important industry, in after years, the prices ranging from $80 to $100 per car.

??? A third session of the council was held at Battleford In September, 1879, when ten Ordinances w e passed, dealing, among other matters, with lunatics, master and servants, licensing billiard tables, prevention of gambling, exemption of property from seizure.

??? As indicating that even in those early days the people of the North-west Territories felt no hesitation in pressing their claims on the Government at Ottawa, we quote from the Battleford Herald, commenting on the Session just closed: "The Council was unable to legislate respecting schools for want of sufficient powers, and for roads and bridges for want of funds. It is about time that the people of the Territories, who contribute largely to the revenues of the Dominion should at least have the allowance of eighty cents per head- of the population, which is granted to the Provinces for local purposes. Besides paying the full customs and excise duties exacted in other portions of the Dominion, the people of the Territories have also to pay heavy freight rates on all the goods they import. Would it not, therefore, be common justice to allow them some expenditure on roads and bridges, In order to lessen the expense of freighting, in return

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for the taxes which they pay into the Dominion Treasury?"

???? Between the years 1875 and 1880, the Territories made progress with surprising rapidity, despite many obstacles standing in the way of that development. Such places as Fort Ellice, Touchwood Hills, Carlton, and Prince Albert, had grown up and had become the chief places of business for a large grain-raising area. In 1879 the wheat crop was so large as to require four threshing machines working constantly for six months to thresh the yield of that year, all of which found ready sale for cash at Prince Albert, at from $1.50 to $2.00 per bushel. In 1878 Emmanuel College had been established at Prince Albert by Bishop McLean.

???? Altogether the progress of the North-west Territories up to the end of 1880 had been satisfactory and the country was well prepared for important events that were on the eve of transpiring, which would materially alter its conditions and open up a new vista of progress and prosperity.

???? The Indians had gradually taken up their abode on the various reservations, chosen by themselves in the first instance, and formally allotted to them afterwards, by the Department of Indian Affairs. The Indian was passing through a transition period-from the wild, roving, open life on the plains to a fixed abode on his lands; from his exhilarating flights on the fleet-footed barebacked mustang, to a leisurely walk in the furrow behind the plow and his plodding oxen; and from a hunter of the plains to a tiller of the soil. Naturally he did not at first take kindly to the change, but he has been gradually weaned from his nomadic habits and has learned the value of toil and its reward.

Near the close of Mr. Laird's term of office, an important event occurred in connection with our political growth, when the Honourable Lawrence Clarke, of Prince Albert, as representative of the newly created electoral District of Lorne, and the first elected member in the Territories took his seat in the last session of the Legislative Council held under Mr. Laird, in June, 1881. This session is memorable also as being the last session held at Battleford.

?? ?In this year Mr. Laird's term of office expired. It is probable that those who know this country only in its present conditions of civilization and peace cannot realize how much we owe to Mr. Laird's wise and tactful administration. His position was no sinecure. No small portion of his time was taken up receiving deputations of discontented, often defiant, Indians, and of Half-breeds, perhaps less savage, but more cunning. Almost daily reports reached him of battles or outrages at some distant point, happily incorrect in nearly every case, but none the less disquieting. Says one writer of that time, "His residence was the central figure of an Indian encampment, because his wards loved to observe and comment on his every move. His kitchen was an Indian restaurant, where meals were served at all hours, while his guests waited. To add to the pleasure of such environment, his actions and motives were misconstrued and misrepresented by the eastern newspapers, ready with their criticisms, despite their display of a vast ignorance of everything pertaining to the North-west, in the very articles in which they censured the Lieutenant Governor.

???? Following the removal of the capital from Battleford to Regina, the first meeting of the North-west Council was convened in August, 1883, under the

Presidency of the Honourable Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor. Six elected members presented themselves, viz.: Frank Oliver, Edmonton; D. H. McDowall, Lome (Prince Albert); J. C. C. Hamilton, Broadview; J. H. Ross, Moose Jaw; T. W. Jackson, Qu' Appelle; and William White, Regina.

???? ?Only six appointed members came to the Council.

In the following year the elected members were in-

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creased to eight, by the election of J. D. Geddes and J. G. Turriff, for Calgary and Moose Mountain, respectively.

???? At the Session of 1883 twenty-two Ordinances were passed and several resolutions were adopted and forwarded to Ottawa, among the latter being one which has grown into a hardy perennial-a request for the removal or reduction of the duty on agricultural implements.

???? The Session of the following year seems to have accomplished little in the way of legislation, but there is evidence that the members of the Council had constantly in view the importance of responsible government. Attempts were made at this session to introduce Ordinances "providing for the establishment of a Legislative Government, and to provide for the administration of the public funds instead of leaving the expenditure in the power of the Lieutenant-Governor only. In view of the fact that this was the beginning of a determined struggle on the part of the Council for increased powers and a larger jurisdiction in local matters, we can scarcely endorse the assertion made by a writer of that time, that "the Session of 1884 was rather remarkable for the length of its debates than for the importance of the business transacted." Still less is this writer justified in claiming that the members of the Council of 1884 "seemed satisfied to drift along in a haphazard way," because, as a result of the movement initiated then; and of the agitation persistently carried on afterwards, many of the demands for which the people were then pressing were conceded. Among these may be mentioned representation in the House

of Commons and in the Senate of Canada; settlement of Half-breed claims; cancellation of colonization companies' charters, and the establishment of a Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.

??? The following year, 1885, was in many respects a memorable one in the history of the North-west Territories. On the 24th of January the Canadian Pacific

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Telegraph line was completed from coast to coast, thus establishing telegraph communication over an entirely Canadian line. This was the subject of congratulatory messages between the Governor-General and Lieutenant-Governor Dewdney. In this year the Bell Telephone Company extended its operations into

the Territories.

???? In November the last spike in the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven by Sir Donald A. Smith, at Craigellachie, B.C., and the first through tram was run over the whole line from Montreal to Port Moody, on the Pacific.

On January 29th, 1885, the Dominion Parliament opened at Ottawa. During the Session-the longest ever held up to that time-questions relating to the Territories occupied much of the time. On March 26th scarcely two months after the opening of the House, the first shot in the Riel Rebellion was fired at Duck Lake. Four days later, on March 30th, a Commission was appointed to investigate the claims of the Half-breeds.

??? Though nearly forty years have passed since this most regrettable incident, it is yet too soon for history to decide definitely where, or on whom, the responsibility should be placed. It is still for the future to determine. In the Federal Parliament there was an attempt on the part of the Opposition to throw responsibility on the neglect and inaction of the Government, whose supporters, in turn, accused the opposition of having caused the trouble, more or less directly, by creating grievances and discontent in the minds of the people, by words and acts, for the purpose of embarrassing the administration.

???? Possibly the weight of argument will be with Doctor Oliver in his view that the rebellion of 1885 bulked too largely in the popular mind because it is the only dramatic incident in the history of the Territories, and that, while it is not without importance, it was

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not sufficiently significant to justify the interest it aroused.

??? In the autumn of 1886 the Honourable Thomas White, then Minister of the Interior, toured the Territories, so that, by personal observation, he might have a better knowledge of the country and its needs. Everywhere the people turned out to receive him and to present petitions, setting forth their grievances and suggesting remedies for the consideration of the Ottawa Government. A fairly typical illustration of, the ambitions and aspirations of the people of that day may be found in the petition presented to Mr. White at Prince Albert. This document asked, among other things, for Territorial representation in the Federal Parliament, abolition of the North-west Council, to be superseded by a Legislative Assembly; creation of Saskatchewan as a Province extending to Hudson's Bay, with the capital at Prince Albert; provincial control of public lands; a court house with resident Judge; establishment of money order offices; extension of the Habeas Corpus Act to the Territories, and the appointment of local Government officials from among local residents.

???? In 1887 Viscount Boyle, member for Macleod, on succeeding to the Earldom of Shannon, resigned his seat m the Council, and the vacancy thus created was filled by the election of a young-lawyer who, from the fourteenth day of October, 1887, until the thirty-first day of August, 1905, gave his time, his indomitable energy and his brilliant talent to advocating the cause of the Territories. In him the demands of the people for popular government found a champion. The political of the West, during those years, might well be summed up in the history of the political activities, during the same period, of. Frederick William Gordon Haultain. Though one of the youngest members in years and in legislative experience, Mr. Haultain at once received recognition as an authority and guide. The House was not slow to see in him a debater of

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the first rank, possessing critical and administrative abilities of a high order, legislative acumen a well trained legal mind, and a firm belief in the rights of the people in their relation to British law and institutions. Almost from his first entrance into the House he was looked up to as leader, and in succeeding sessions he became the acknowledged chief spokesman to champion the cause of democracy. With patience and courage he persistently struggled for the attainment of his purpose. He came into public life at a time which called for a man of integrity, courage and progressiveness, when our country was passing through a trying period of constitutional evolution. It would have been difficult to find one better qualified to answer the call.? The Session of 1887, on the initiative of Mr. Haultain, petitioned Parliament for the abolition of appointed members in the Council, and asked that one of its members should preside over its deliberations instead of the Lieutenant-Governor, who should function by and with the advice of an Executive Council, chosen and summoned by him from among the members of the Council. In compliance with this request the Act of 1888 was passed.

???? In July of 1888 the term of The Honourable Edgar Dewdney as Lieutenant-Governor expired. Shortly after he was appointed Minister of the Interior and entered the Federal Parliament as member for East Assiniboia. He was succeeded, as Lieutenant-Governor, by the Honourable Joseph Royal, who convened the first Legislative Assembly of the Territories in October. This Assembly was composed of elected members, assisted by three legal experts, as they were termed, Messrs. Richardson, Macleod and Rouleau who occupied seats in the House, but whose capacities were purely advisory.

??? Mr. Royal's first official utterance was an assurance to the Assembly that he was in full accord with their legitimate aspirations for such constitutional powers

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as would give, them a thoroughly representative government. He had been in close touch with the constitutional development of Manitoba, where he had served as a member of its first Assembly, and later as Speaker and Minister.

???? ?He soon learned, however, that his new sphere of duty lay, not in a province, but in territories, and that in discharging the obligations of his dual office, the carrying out of instructions from Ottawa must of necessity thwart the progressive evolution of the popular will of the Territories. Assisted by an advisory council of his own selection - Messrs. Haultain, Jelly, Neff and Mitchell - in preparing estimates for submission to Ottawa, he clearly indicated to the Assembly, that the control of public expenditure had been conceded to the Territories.

???? In October of the following year, 1889, His Honour -inspired, it was believed, from Ottawa took the position that while the Assembly had full control over revenue collected in the Territories, "The law required him to expend the Dominion grants under the direction of the Dominion Government, and not under that of the Assembly." He even refused to lay his estimates before the Assembly, pending their transmission to Ottawa. He conceded to his Advisory Council the privilege, but denied them the right to tender him advice. The issue thus created was clear and the resignation of the Advisory Council was prompt. It was a concise and logical analysis of the situation, couched in the language of the statesman, the diplomat and the courtier. Through it all we can trace the fine hand of Premier Haultain. The closing paragraph reads: "We therefore tender our resignations because we cannot continue to work under a system in which our most important powers are granted to us only in the form of concessions and because we are unwilling to accept responsibility without a corresponding right of control. Let us assure Your Honour of our most grateful appreciation of Your Honour?s

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personal kindness to all of us, and of the continuance of loyalty and attachment on our part."

???? A week later this resignation was accepted. A new Advisory Council was chosen, consisting of Messrs. Brett, Betts, Jelly and Richardson. Within ten days these gentlemen had twice placed their resignations in the hands of the Lieutenant-Governor, who finally signified his acceptance. Mr. Thomas Tweed, of Medicine Hat, was then approached by His Honour and requested to form a new Advisory Council. After consulting the members of the Assembly, Mr. Tweed submitted the names of Clinkskill, Cayley and Neff as his colleagues, and expressed his willingness to assume office, but only on the granting of three conditions by the Lieutenant-Governor. These were: a full accounting of expenditures for the previous year, 1888-89; that the estimates to come before the Assembly should show the full amount of the Dominion vote for Territorial purposes; and that all money should be voted by the Assembly and expended by the Advisory Council.

?? ??His Honour was obdurate and would not yield, though his attempts to form an Advisory Council in the confidence of the Assembly had proved abortive. The Assembly then passed a memorial to the Minister of the Interior recommending among other matters that the Lieutenant-Governor be not a member of the Advisory Council, and that "It should be declared definitely that Dominion grants to the Territories should be expended only on a vote of the Assembly." On the following day the House was prorogued.

???? During the recess the Lieutenant-Governor selected an Advisory Council consisting of Messrs. Brett, Betts, Richardson and Secord. On calling the Assembly together, in October, 1890, His Honour stated that he had been "obliged to select a council from among those willing to comply with the law, whether they possessed the confidence of the House or not." No mention was made in His Honour's speech of the existing friction, but that the Assembly intended to continue the

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struggle soon became evident, for when the standing committees of the House were struck, It was found that the minority party were not represented in any degree not a name of any member of the Advisory Council, or those supporting them, appeared on a single committee.

???? Mr. Secord asked leave to introduce a bill respecting insurance. Then Mr. Haultain threw down the gauntlet. At the close of an address, which brought forth an indignant protest from Mr. Betts, he said, concerning Mr. Secord's bill, "It takes the honourable gentleman a long time to learn things: He ought to have understood by this time that he is only wasting the time of the Assembly in making any motion or introducing any bills. We don't oppose his bill. ?It may be a very good bill, but so long as he continues to place himself at variance with the wishes of the Assembly we do not intend to let him exercise the rights of the House." The Assembly further intimated its determination to refuse leave for the introduction of any motion relating to finance, unless the Lieutenant Governor accepted advice from the majority. The administrative efficiency of the board chosen from the minority was severely criticized. The estimates were simply placed on the table, receiving no consideration, and the House was prorogued.

???? It was now clear that relief could come only from Ottawa. The Parliament of 1891 passed legislation abolishing the Advisory Council and vesting the executive Government of the Territories in the Lieutenant Governor and an Executive Committee. The Assembly then met and passed an Ordinance creating an "Executive Committee to advise the Lieutenant Governor in his administration of the affairs of the Territories. The first Executive Committee chosen was composed of Messrs Haultain, Clinkskill, Neff and Tweed. One member, Mr. Haultain, thereafter known as Chairman of the Executive Committee, took up his permanent residence at the seat of Government. He could now

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be held responsible for the conduct of public affairs a distinct advance on the road to responsible government.

?? ?In March, 1892, Premier Haultain visited Ottawa and succeeded in getting an appropriation in lump sum of $193,200, instead of an, itemized vote. This placed real power in the hands of, the Executive Committee. They could now use their discretion in spending the Dominion grant to meet the actual expenses of the country. During the Premier's absence in the East, H. S. Cayley, successor on the Executive Committee to James Clinkskill, who had resigned, held the post of acting premier. On Mr. Haultain's return to Regina in, June, Mr. Cayley resigned and formed an opposition party. Developments came when the House met in August. Mr. Betts, of Prince Albert, at the conclusion of the Premier's Budget speech, charged the Government with ignoring the members of the Saskatchewan district when choosing the Executive, and then moved a resolution, "That the Executive Committee does not possess the confidence of this House." The resolution carried on a vote of thirteen to twelve.

???? Remarkable was the parliamentary procedure that followed. The Executive Committee promptly resigned, and the new Committee, Messrs. Cayley, McKay, Mowat and Reaman, at once found it impossible to carry through their legislation. An amendment by Mr. Haultain, that a bill introduced by the Executive be referred back for amendment, was carried when James H. Ross came down from the Speaker's chair and voted with the ''yeas.'' Then the Speaker and Deputy Speaker resigned, leaving the House evenly divided, thirteen against thirteen, without a Speaker. Mr. Cayley moved that Mr. Sutherland be elected Speaker. What followed is tersely told in the Journals. "And the question being put by the Clerk, the members divided, and the votes being equal the Clerk declared that no election had been held, and the

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Clerk having left his seat at the table, the members dispersed."

???? On the following morning, September 1st, Messrs. Haultain and Tweed called upon His Honour with the information that the Opposition members were willing to support the election of Mr. Magrath for Speaker. They were told in reply that by an extra issue of the Gazette the House had been prorogued.

???? In the brief three months' recess that followed, the deadlock was broken by the grim reaper. A vacancy, caused by the death of Mr. Joel Reaman, of Wallace, was filled by the return of Mr. F. R. Insinger, a supporter of the Haultain party.

???? The Assembly met in December. The Cayley Administration resigned. James H. Ross was elected Speaker. By a vote of fourteen to eleven the Assembly elected an Executive Committee of Messrs. Haultain (Premier), Tweed, Neff and Mitchell. Under premier Haultain the struggle for a completely responsible Government was carried on. His demands were finally conceded by Parliament, in an Act which came into force October 1st, 1897. By this Act the old Executive Committee was replaced by an Executive Council, which became the Territorial Cabinet. The first Cabinet was composed of Messrs. Haultain, Ross and Bulyea, with Messrs. Mitchell and Magrath as non-portfolio members.

???? The functions of this Cabinet were to aid and advise the Lieutenant-Governor, not only in financial affairs, but in every matter of government. This was the great constitutional principle for which the elected members of the Assembly had struggled for more than a decade. Though the Territories had now a full measure of responsibility in government, the process of constitutional development was still incomplete. Provincial autonomy was the goal in view. Without this boon, for which they must wait eight years longer, the Assembly could not borrow money, charter railways,

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or other transport facilities, or administer justice in criminal cases.

???? Sixteen years had now passed since the first elected member had taken his seat in the old North-west Council. What the people of the Territories had

achieved during those years made no mean record. In that period the school, municipal and judicial systems had been established. A peculiarly gratifying feature of the school system was, that there had been inaugurated a common inspectorate, a common examination, a common qualification of teachers and an almost completely uniform system of text books.? At this time the Territories were on the eve of a remarkable growth of population and development.

? ?An aspiration for self-government had brought the Executive Council into existence. True to the principle from which it emanated, its activity found expression in promoting self-rule and encouraging municipal organization. The vigorous immigration policy of the Honourable Clifford Sifton in the Dominion Cabinet, created an immense increase in the population of the Territories. For these incoming settlers the country must be made habitable. Roads trails culverts, bridges, reservoirs, public wells firebreaks and ferries must be provided for the settler, as well as educational facilities for his children. The vast areas and widely scattered settlements rendered government works expensive, and the Territorial government must finance the cost. Though the Federal grant was doubled, it was wholly inadequate. Up to i900, people had expressed no strong desire for a provincial status, providing the integrity of the Territories remained intact. It was only increasing financial necessities and the inability to cope with the financial, difficulties that led the Government and the people to seek for full provincial powers, "Financial embarrassments, rather than constitutional aspirations" to quote the words of Mr. Haultain. The expenditure in eight years had increased fourfold. An increased

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annual grant from Ottawa was accepted by the Assembly as "Affording a temporary and partial amelioration of otherwise impossible, financial difficulties.

???? In 1889 provincial status was only a suggestion; in 1890 it was the prayer of a petition. In 1902 it was a demand because of the insistent financial needs of the Territories. Beyond an expression of sympathy with the proposal, the Dominion Government remained inactive. Its refusal was based on the plea that the population was too sparse, that conditions were changing because of increasing population, and that the people were not unanimous on the question of creating one or two provinces.

???? The last excuse had its origin in the fact that in the Assembly Doctor Patrick, of Yorkton, supported by R. B. Bennett, of Calgary, and five others, had made an unsuccessful motion for the erection of two provinces. The motion was prompted by a fear that Manitoba might be extended to absorb a part of Eastern Saskatchewan. There was a complete unanimity against this contingency.

???? In 1903 an address of the Assembly was sent to Ottawa couched in unambiguous phraseology, insisting upon immediate financial aid and the establishment, of provincial institutions. Ottawa replied, offering to place in the supplementary estimates for the coming year $250 000 to cover the over-expenditure in the Territories and an advance of capital account up to $500,000 from time to time, for public works, under approval of the Dominion Government.? It took courage to refuse a cool half-million, but Premier Haultain rejected the offer. He was endeavouring to obtain, in the most practical fashion, definite recognition by Ottawa of the financial necessities of the Territories, and he pointed out that the Assembly had asked for $880,000 for use during 1903, whereas the grant proposed was the same as for the previous year, Which had fallen short by a cool half million. Subsequent offers were made by the Federal authorities, all of which were in-

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adequate and which contained offers of advances of capital account for roads and bridges, to be approved by the Government at Ottawa. A quotation from Premier Haultain's letter of June the 15th, to the Minister of Finance, reveals the sound position which he maintained:-

???? ?"With regard to the proposed provision for the Government of the North-west Territories, I would say that a supplementary vote of $250,000 for over-expenditure will be a welcome addition to the slender resources of the Territories. The addition of $250,000 to the amount provided in- the main estimates, while helpful so far as it goes, falls far short of the amount requested by us and shown to be absolutely necessary in the various statements already submitted.

???? "I would further respectfully submit that the argument of 'Provincial undertaking' does not apply to the Territories. I need hardly remind you that the Territories are not a Province, and that they do not enjoy the revenues or powers of a Province, and further that it is the opinion of the Government and Legislature of the Territories that the 'liberal allowance' you provide is not liberal enough to establish an analogy. We are not only ready, but anxious, to assume responsibility for all Provincial undertakings, and with that end in view we have been pressing for the granting of Provincial institutions to the Territories.

???? "With regard to the question of an advance on capital account, I can only refer you to my letter of April the 20th and the position therein taken up. An advance on capital account is nothing more or less than a loan upon which eventually we should have to pay five per cent per annum. We feel indisposed to consider an invitation to borrow money as a satisfactory settlement of our request for the necessary amounts to carry on the affairs of this country. At all events the proposition to give us an advance on capital account of $250,000, already debited with $84,000, for the bridges

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mentioned above, is one which, we cannot entertain. We cannot reasonably object to the requirement of the consent of the Governor-in-Council to any broad scheme of expenditure under this heading, but to be obliged to ask Consent to every detail would be as burdensome as it would be unnecessary. After all the money would be advanced to the people of the Territories, and its proper expenditure might safely be entrusted to their responsible Government Legislature." It will thus be seen that Mr. Haultain was not at that time pressing so much for Provincial autonomy but was rather insisting upon the payment of an adequate amount for current expenditure and the right of the Territories to control the expenditure of capital account without interference by the Federal authorities.

???? In the same year, 1903, there sprang up outside the Territories an awakened interest in Provincial autonomy. The question had passed beyond negotiation between Governments. It became a matter of public discussion In the House of Commons, in which, among others, R. L. Borden and Frank Oliver took part. The public press was not silent, but insisted that Provincial autonomy should become an accomplished fact without further delay. The Montreal Star stressed the disadvantages under which the Territories were placed through being deprived of the many powers conferred upon other provinces by the B.N.A. Act. In March, 1904, the Calgary Herald) in an impatient moment, asserted that the administrative delay at Ottawa was sufficient to cause another rebellion in the Territories. Doctor D. J. Goggin, who in former days had been Superintendent of Education in the Territories writing in the Toronto News, saw in the delay certain powerful political influences, urging for a guarantee that Separate Schools and dual language must be an integral part of any autonomy measure submitted to Parliament. In a later issue the News said editorially, "The government dare not act for it fears the raising

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of the Separate School Question." Beyond mentioning, In addition, that the autonomy terms found disfavour with Professor Goldwin Smith, it is not relevant to this sketch to review all the bitter newspaper controversies, or to touch upon the outbursts of feeling and passion that found vent in the protests of mass meetings. Suffice it to say that these opinions were voiced by people outside the Territories. Separate Schools had never been an issue in Territorial elections. In October, 1904, the last Session of an Assembly representing the Northwest Territories concluded its work. Early in the following year, by two Acts of Parliament, the Territories were created into two provinces -Saskatchewan and Alberta-with the dividing line at the fourth meridian.

???? The school issue was settled by a compromise guaranteeing separate schools entirely subject to provincial control.

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???? While the final negotiations for autonomy dragged through their various stages, Messrs. Haultain and Bulyea took up their residence at Ottawa, accompanied by Mr. John A. Reid, as Clerk of the Executive Council of the Territories.

???? In closing the record of the Territories there is a temptation to linger over the names of the men to whom Saskatchewan owes a debt of gratitude, and through whose devotion, wisdom and foresight she finally emerged from Territorial to Provincial rank.

???? So long as Saskatchewan shall have a history, the names of Frederick W. G. Haultain, James H. Ross and Frank Oliver will stand out in bold relief.

LAW COURTS

After surveying, with some detail, the gradual broadening of the country's powers in law making, we naturally look for a corresponding process of evolution in law administration. In this we are not disappointed. On July 15th, 1870, the North-west Terri-

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tories became a part of the Dominion of Canada. An Act of the Dominion Parliament of 1873 made provision for the appointment of stipendiary magistrates, with jurisdiction to try, summarily and without jury, certain minor criminal cases. More serious cases, carrying a maximum punishment of seven years, were taken before a Judge of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench, or two stipendiary magistrates.

???? The first attempt at establishing a regular judiciary for the Territories was made in 1875, when by a New North-west Territories Act, provision was made for the establishment of judicial districts throughout the Territories. By this Act the jurisdiction of the Manitoba Court was limited. By this same Act, however, the Queen's Bench Court of Manitoba was given appellate jurisdiction over Territorial tribunals, and for several years this was the only Territorial Court of Appeal.

???? In 1877 the trial of Territorial criminal cases was withdrawn from the Manitoba Court and jurisdiction vested in a stipendiary magistrate and one justice of the peace. In capital cases a magistrate and two justices of the peace must preside. ?A stipendiary magistrate might also determine claims for damages, not over $500, and claims arising out of contracts up to $1,000. Proceedings might be conducted in either the French or English language.

??? ?An Ordinance of the North-West Territories brought into existence three judicial districts, for which provision had been made by a Federal law. These were designated the "Saskatchewan," "Bow River," and "Qu'Appelle" districts. A stipendiary magistrate, resident in each district, acted as judge therein. The district courts were given the same jurisdiction as exercised by the courts of law and equity, and by the Surrogate Courts in the Province of Ontario.

?? An important change was made in the Territorial judiciary in 1886, when by an Act of the Federal Parliament a Supreme Court of the North-west Territories

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was created, composed of five judges, appointed by the Governor-General-in-Council, by letters patent under the Great Seal of Canada. All former Acts, not consistent with the new Act, were repealed. The Supreme Court was given vastly widened jurisdiction, having all the powers incident to a superior court of civil and criminal jurisdiction under the law of England, and the rights and privileges possessed by Her Majesty's Superior courts of Common Law, by the Court of Chancery and by the Court of Probate in England. In addition, the Supreme Court was, under the direction of the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council, required to sit en bane for the purpose of hearing appeals.

???? In the following year five judicial districts were formed: Assiniboia, Eastern and Western; Alberta, Northern and Southern; and Saskatchewan.

The Dominion Act of 1905 creating the Province of Saskatchewan, while continuing in force all the laws of the North-west Territories, consistent with the Federal Act, provided that the Provincial Legislature might abolish the Supreme Court of the North-west Territories. This was done in 1907, when the Saskatchewan Legislature, by passing a Judicature Act, "abolished the Supreme Court of the North-west Territories, as well as the jurisdiction, powers and authority belonging to the said Court."

???? The same Act constituted and established the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan. To this Court was given the jurisdiction formerly exercised by the Territorial Supreme Court, now abolished. It was, in addition, given the jurisdiction, rights, powers and privileges, vested prior to 1873 in such courts of England as the High Court of Chancery, Queen's Bench, Common Pleas at Westminster, Exchequer, Probate, Commissions of Assize, Oyer and Terminer, and General Goal Delivery.

???? The Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, sitting en bane, had not only all the appellate powers of the old Territorial Supreme Court, sitting en bane, but also

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the appellate jurisdiction, held in 1908 by the Divisional Courts of the High Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal in England.

COURT OF KING'S BENCH

By The King's Bench Act, passed in 1915, the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, Its officers and Jurisdiction powers and authority, were abolished, and the Judicature Act under which it had been created, was repealed. By the same act a Superior Court of Record to be called His Majesty's Court of King s Bench was established, vested with the same jurisdiction as had been exercised under the Supreme Court Act. At the Session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, held in 1919-20, the jurisdiction and powers which in England, were exercised by the Lord High Chancellor as visitor of corporations, were conferred upon this Court.

COURT OF APPEAL

???? By another Act of the Assembly of 1915 ~ Court of Appeal was organized, consisting of a Chief Justice and three other judges (since increased to five) who, in addition to being ex-officio judges of the Court of King's Bench, have jurisdiction corresponding to that formerly possessed by the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, sitting en bane. In each of the twenty three judicial districts, into which the Province is divided a district court is held, presided over by a district judge whose jurisdiction in civil cases is similar to that of a county court judge in Ontario. He has also certain criminal jurisdiction, in the exercise of which his court is styled "The District Court Judge's Criminal Court." A district court Judge has Jurisdiction also as a Surrogate Court Judge, in his district. Appeals lie from courts of justices of the peace, and of police magistrates, to district courts; and from the latter, in civil cases up to fifty dollars, to the Court

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of Appeal. An appeal from the Surrogate Court may be taken to the Court of King's Bench.

???? Justices of the peace, police magistrates, and provincial magistrates are appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council.

PROVINCIAL INAUGURATION

???? In accordance with the Dominion Statutes creating the Provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, their birth was to date from September 1st, 1905. One week prior to this Amedee Emmanuel Forget was gazetted as the first Lieutenant-Governor of the new Province of Saskatchewan. He had long been identified with western affairs. Twenty-eight years before he, as Clerk of the North-west Council, had called the first meeting of that body at Fort Pelly, N.W.T. In the late eighties he was appointed Assistant Indian Commissioner, and later Indian Commissioner, as successor to Hayter Reed, when, in 1894, the latter was promoted to the position of Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs at Ottawa. Still later (1898) Mr. Forget received the appointment of Lieutenant-Governor of the Territories. On taking the oath of office, on September 1st, as Saskatchewan's first Governor, he said: "I have seen the country grow up from its birth, progress through youth, and to-day, with you; I have the intense satisfaction to see it giving birth to two fine Provinces."

???? A significant feature of Territorial government administration, up to this time, had been the entire absence of party politics, which had found no congenial soil in which to take root. Two outstanding representatives, in the wider field of Dominion affairs, of the conservative and liberal parties, respectively, Messrs. Haultain and Ross, had been opposed to the introduction of party politics into the Assembly, and had struggled together for more than a decade in a substantial furtherance of the cause of responsible government.

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???? In a review of this period Walter Scott, in his paper, the Regina Leader, of September 30th, 1897, paid this tribute to Mr. Haultain: "Punctiliously honest, possessing political courage which has stood the test in more than one severe trial, and being imbued with a progressiveness which is wholly free from any tincture of 'splurge' or recklessness, it is scarcely possible to imagine anyone better qualified to occupy the place which he has occupied in the period of evolution through which this country is passing."

This eulogy had been but a crystallization of public opinion and sentiment, and had found an echo in the minds and hearts of the people of the West, who confidently looked to the Lieutenant-Governor to call upon Mr. Haultain to form the first Provincial Government.

???? The explanation offered by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in the House of Commons, was that because Mr. Haultain had made serious objections to some clauses of the autonomy bill in its passage through the House, there was no doubt he would have attempted to destroy the constitution of the new Province, and therefore could not have been considered by the Lieutenant-Governor.

?? ?The loss which the country sustained by the retirement of F. W. G. Haultain from the leadership of the Legislative Chamber of Saskatchewan has been compensated for in the elevation of Sir Frederick Haultain to the bench, where, as Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, his eminent qualifications find ample scope.

THE FIRST CABINET

On September 12th, 1905, Premier Scott announced his first Cabinet:

PREMIER-Walter Scott, also Minister of Public Works and President of the Executive Council.

ATTORNEY-GENERAL--John Henderson Lamont.

MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE-William Richard Motherwell, also Provincial Secretary.

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PROVINCIAL TREASURER - James Alexander Calder, also Minister of Education.

These appointments were endorsed by the people at a general election held on December 13th, when the Scott government secured a majority of eight members.

Under the Autonomy Act the choice of Saskatchewan's Capital, or seat of government, was left to the Assembly. Not a few of the members from the northern districts were in favour of Saskatoon. After listening quietly to the arguments advanced, the Premier delivered his quietus, asserting that unless the seat of government could be retained at Regina, he would resign and take the question to the country. Regina was chosen.

???? One of the matters to which the new Government first directed its attention was the erection of a suitable building for legislative and executive purposes. On the fourth of October, 1909, the corner-stone of the splendid pile on the south bank of the Wascana Lake was laid with fitting ceremony. Though the structure was not completed until 1912, the government, under a special arrangement with the contractors, entered into occupancy in December, 1910.

In 1916 Premier Scott, owing to ill health, resigned his office, being succeeded by the Honourable William Melville Martin, whose resignation was followed by his appointment to the Court of Appeal in 1922. His successor, the Honourable Charles Avery Dunning, is still leader of the Government and of the Liberal party in Saskatchewan, which has held the reins of power for nineteen years.

Of the four members who made up the first Saskatchewan Cabinet, the Honourable Walter Scott has retired from public activities; the Honourable J. H. Lamont is Judge of the Court of Appeal; the Honourable W. R. Motherwell, representing the City of Regina in the Dominion House, is Federal Minister of Agriculture, and the Honourable J. A. Calder, after

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serving in the Union Government War Cabinet, was, in 1921, appointed to the Senate of Canada.

THE PRESENT PROVINCIAL CABINET

PREMIER-C. A. Dunning, also President of the Council, Provincial Treasurer and Minister of Railways.

PUBLIC WORKS-A. P. McNab, also Minister of Telephones.

EDUCATION-S. J. Latta, also in charge of King's Printer's Office and Bureau of Publications.

AGRICULTURE AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS-C. M. Hamilton. ,

ATTORNEY GENERAL-J. A. Cross, also Bureau of Child Protection.

HIGHWAYS-J. G. GARDINER, also Bureau of Labour and Industries.

PROVINCIAL SECRETARY-J. M. Uhrich, also in Charge of Bureau of Public Health.

ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE

Any sketch, however brief, of the history of the Prairie Provinces, would be sadly incomplete without some, reference to that splendid body of men who, in the interests of safety and peace, dwelt so long amongst us, and who in so large a percentage were men of energy, patience, tact, decision and fertility of resource in emergency-the North-west Mounted - Police-respected and welcomed by law-abiding people wherever they went, and held in wholesome dread by evildoers.

Organized solely for the benefit of the Northwest Territories, the, .North-west Mounted Police Force was not, in any sense, under the administration of the Government of the Territories, nor did the Territorial treasury contribute in the slightest degree to the financial up-keep of the force. 'Brought into existence by an Act of the Federal Parliament,' the affairs of this organization were administered by the Federal Govern-

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ment, and its maintenance was provided for from the Federal exchequer.

???? As early as the year 1870, when the Hudson's Bay Company transferred Rupert's Land to Canada, Sir Donald A. Smith, and afterwards the North-west Council, urged the Dominion Government to send into the country a police force, which, it was thought, would exercise a salutary influence in keeping the Indians quiet, and in preserving law and order. These recommendations were endorsed by numerous other persons, who knew the country and its needs.

Not until three years later, in May, 1873, was any action taken at Ottawa. Then Parliament assented to a law establishing a police force for the North-west Territories. This action was taken after Captain Louis de Plainval, commanding the Provincial Police in Manitoba, had prepared and submitted to Sir John A. Macdonald a complete plan for the organization, equipment and distribution of a mounted constabulary throughout the Territories.

???? It is interesting at this point to note the requisite qualifications for enlistment. These were a sound constitution, ability to read, write and ride, a good character, and to be active and able-bodied. The list of appointed officers was limited to commissioner, superintendents, paymaster, surgeon and veterinary surgeon.

???? In September, 1873, three divisions of fifty men each were sent over the Dawson route, arriving at Fort Garry late in October, taking up their winter quarters at the Old Stone Fort. Lieutenant-Colonel W. Osborne Smith took temporary command, pending the arrival of Colonel French, who had been appointed Commissioner. This officer arrived in November, and, as the result of his representations to Ottawa, the force was increased to 300. Early in May 1874, a force of sixteen officers, 201 men and 244 horses left Toronto for the Territories, coming via Detroit, Chicago, St. Paul and Fargo, to Dufferin, near the present site of Emerson, on the Canadian boundary line.

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???? In June the Stone Fort detachment joined the new arrivals at Dufferin, and on July 8th the combined forces started on their long, tedious march into the Great West. In the column, as it moved away, might pave been seen men who in later years won distinction in the service of Canada and of the Empire. Colonel French, Commissioner; Superintendents Gagnon, Crozier, Jarvis and Griesbach; Major Walsh, Sergeant. Major Sam Steele, Major McLeod, arid others-these are the names of men whose wisdom and tact were factors in the "Peaceful and wonderful development of what was once the red man's country."

???? It was an astonishing cavalcade-men in bright uniforms, carts and wagons loaded with supplies, plows, harrows, mowing machines, and other implements of agriculture, droves of cows, calves and oxen. When closed up the train was two and a half miles long and when straggling, fully five miles from advance to rear guard.

???? For four weary months these men marched, day after day, on picket or guard duty at night, working at high pressure, drinking water which came through the filter still the colour of ink, horses and oxen dying for want of food-still these men pushed on with dogged determination. Net a man grumbled or shirked. At the beginning of the march in July the thermometer registered 100 degrees in the shade, and thirty degrees below zero at the conclusion of a two-thousand-mile journey in November. It was "The longest march on record of a force carrying its supplies."

???? The goal in view was the country of the Bow River, the Belly River and the Cypress Hills. At Roche Percee one division, under Inspector Jarvis, branched off, to proceed to Fort Ellice, Fort Carlton and on to Edmonton, a march of 875 miles by trail. The main body pushed on westward.

???? The force first established itself at Belly River, but owing to feed shortage moved to Old Man's River.

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???? Barracks were erected at several points in the southwest and a considerable number of men left in charge. Early in October Ottawa advised Commissioner French that Fort Pelly had been selected as headquarters for the force. The column then began its return march by way of Fort Qu' Appelle, where they arrived on October 15th, thence to Fort Pelly and Fort Ellice, a division being left at each of the last two points; The remainder of the force then marched to Dufferin, their starting point, and went into barracks for the winter. The chief problem for the police had been the control of the Indians. And what had they accomplished? Let an eye witness tell the story. The Reverend Father Constantine Scollen, a Roman Catholic missionary among the Indians, writing to Indian Commissioner Laird, under date of September 8th, 1876, says:

???? "Ten years ago the Americans crossed the line and established themselves on the Belly River, where they carried on traffic with the Blackfeet in intoxicating liquor. The fire-water flowed as freely as streams from the Rocky Mountains. Hundreds of Indians fell victims, some poisoned, some frozen while intoxicated, many shot down by American bullets. In 1870 smallpox came, destroying six or eight hundred. Those who survived drank the poisonous beverage to drown their grief. They sold their robes and horses for drink and then began killing one another. In the summer of 1874 I was travelling among the Blackfeet. Their poverty was painful to see. Formerly the most opulent Indians in the country, they were now clothed in rags, without horses and without guns. But this was the year of their salvation. In that very summer the Mounted Police were struggling against the difficulties of a long journey across the barren plains to bring them help. This noble corps reached their destination the same fall, and with magic effect put a stop to the abominable traffic of liquor with the Indians. They are now becoming more and more prosperous,

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well clothed and well supplied with horses and guns. They acknowledge that the arrival of the Red Coats has been to them the greatest boon."

???? In July, 1876, Commissioner French resigned his position and was succeeded by Lieutenant-Colonel James Farquharson Macleod. Colonel French returned to England, to resume his duties with the Royal Artillery. The sergeants at headquarters presented him, before his departure, with an address and a gold watch and chain. The corporals and constables presented Mrs. French with an address and a service of plate. On arrival in England, Colonel French was decorated with the K.C.M.G., and later was in command of the troops in New South Wales during the Boer War. "He left his mark on the North-west Mounted Police by laying the foundation of its splendid efficiency."

???? In October, 1876, Fort Macleod was made the headquarters of the police.? During Commissioner Macleod's term of office important treaties with the Indians were negotiated. On his appointment to the, position of stipendiary magistrate he resigned his commissionership. He was held in high regard by officers and men. His retirement was a great loss to the force. His influence with the Indians was enormous. With them he was the personification of truth and fair dealing. In 1887 he was appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of the North-west Territories, a position which he held until his decease in 1894.

???? In 1882 Lieutenant-Colonel A. G. Irvine was appointed Police Commissioner. In 1883 he demolished Fort Walsh and transferred headquarters to Regina. He was exceedingly popular with the force. During his term of office occurred the Riel Rebellion of 1885. Through the whole campaign Colonel Irvine's scouts performed valuable services. Two of his scouts, after the battle of Batoche, captured the rebel leader, Riel.? His defence of Prince Albert was one of the features of the campaign. The presence of his men at that im-

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portant point saved Prince Albert from falling into the hands of the Half-breeds and their fierce allies. Commissioner Irvine's resignation, in 1886, came as a surprise to all who knew him. He was popular with all the people of the West, and a hard-working, conscientious officer, who had served his country faithfully for many years.

???? The appointment of Commissioner next fell to Lieutenant-Colonel Lawrence W. Herchmer. The lines had fallen to him in places much more pleasant than those of any of his predecessors. On coming into office he found a well-trained and highly disciplined corps to carry out the duties assigned to it, and was able to do much for the benefit of the settlers and others who required advice and protection. Each settler was visited by the mounted police and signed the patrol slip, with remarks thereon, as to whether he or she had any complaints. If any, these were attended to at once.

???? Under Commissioner Herchmer the force reached a very high state of efficiency. The training was the best, the men a fine class, handsome, and well educated. The commandants were made responsible for the efficiency of the men, who were soon in advance of -the time in everything that goes to make good scouts, soldiers and police. The divisions were able to take the field, complete with transport, in less than half an hour at any time of the day or night. Smaller parties, required in emergency, were in the saddle in fifteen minutes from the time they were aroused from their slumbers.

???? They were men of this type of efficiency who came under the control of Superintendent Aylesworth Bowen Perry, when, in 1900, he became Commissioner Herchmer's successor in office. At the close of the Riel Rebellion he, as Major Perry, had been mentioned in General Middleton's dispatch as one who had done excellent work during the campaign, and to whom his thanks were greatly due. In 1897 he had gone over-

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seas in command of a contingent in connection with Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. He afterwards discharged a similar duty on the occasion of King George's coronation. In 1909 His Majesty conferred upon him the Order of C.M.G.

?? Shortly after his taking office as Commissioner, His Majesty King Edward VII bestowed upon the force the title Royal North-west Mounted Police, in recognition of their services throughout the empire, more particularly in South Africa.

???? On the outbreak of the South African War, in 1899, numerous ex-members of the force were found in the first Canadian contingent sent to the scene of action.? On the organization of the second corps of Canadian Mounted Rifles, leave of absence was granted to many officers and men who joined this contingent. Engaged under Colonel Steele, of the Strathcona Horse, were thirty or more members and ex-members of the northwest Mounted Police. For conspicuous bravery in South Africa, Sergeant A. H. Richardson was awarded the Victoria Cross. Colonel Steele was presented with the Victorian Order, and the C.B.; Majors Belcher and Jarvis, the C.M.G.; Captains Sanders, Mackie and Cartwright and Lieutenants Christie and Leckie, the D.S.O. Many non-commissioned officers and men were granted the medal for distinguished conduct on the field.

?? On the attainment of Provincial standing, and pending the organization of a Provincial Police Force, the Saskatchewan Government, in 1905, negotiated with the Federal authorities for the services of, the Mounted Police at a cost of $75,000 per annum. This arrangement was terminated in 1916, the Province in the meantime having built up a Provincial force.

?? When, in 1914, the whole world was plunged into the great European war, a desire was manifested among all ranks in the Royal North-west Mounted Police to find a place in the fighting line. Prompt release was given to the British Reservists, fifty-five in number,

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who were serving in the police ranks, that they might rejoin the British forces. The Dominion authorities owing to home requirements, were reluctant to grant further releases. As the result, however, of repeated requests, permission was granted early in April, 1918, to members of the force, to enlist for service overseas. On May 30th a draft of twelve officers and 726 non-commissioned officers and men left Regina under command of Major G. L. Jennings, were formed into Squadron "A" in England, and, landing in France in October, were immediately sent to the front and served In the battle area until the Armistice. For a time this squadron was attached to the Canadian Light Horse, and subsequently to Corps Headquarters.

???? On their return to Canada, in May, 1919, they were transferred back to the force, the Minister of Militia expressing his deep appreciation of their services.

???? Under command of Major George Worsley, Squadron "B" was organized for service in Siberia, going out via Vancouver. In its ranks was a large percentage of skilled horsemen. It was quartered in the vicinity of Vladivostock, and earned a reputation of being conspicuous for its efficiency and good conduct.? This squadron returned home in July, 1919 its only regret being that it did not have the good fortune to see active service.

???? It is a gratifying record, and in harmony with the ?magnificent traditions of the Mounted Police that apart from the enrolment of many ex-members, no fewer than 1,386 officers and men eagerly risked their lives in the defence of the Empire and of better world conditions.

DOMINION-WIDE JURISDICTION

In January, 1920, important changes far-reaching in their effects, were made in the organization of the Royal North-west Mounted Police, under two Orders-in-Council, based on legislation of the previous year.

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These changes were made in pursuance of the policy adopted by the Government to have only one Federal force, controlled by a single head, and exercising jurisdiction in every part of Canada.

???? Since early Confederation days there had existed in eastern Canada a body known as the Dominion Police. From 1885 Sir Percy Sherwood had been Commissioner of this body until 1913, when he became Chief Commissioner. By the changes referred to the Dominion Police Force was absorbed by the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, and the name of the latter changed to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Over this increased force, Dominion-wide in its operations, Commissioner Perry, with headquarters at Ottawa, was given control In March, with the King's approval, the Prince of Wales consented to accept the position of Honorary Commandant Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Commissioner Perry, after a service extending over forty years-eighteen as inspector, superintendent, and major (Canadian Militia), and twenty-two as commissioner-resigned his office in April, 1923, and, on retiring, was given the rank of Major-General.? Assistant Commissioner Cortland Starnes succeeded to the vacancy thus created.

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NEWLANDS: His Honour the Honourable Henry William, K.C., Governor of Saskatchewan. Born at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, March 19th, 1862, a son of James Newlands, of the Fife of Keith, Banffshire, Scotland, and Henrietta Harvey, of Foy, in Cornwall, England. Married Mary Patterson Stewart, of Montreal, and has two daughters. Educated at the public schools of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Admitted to the Bar of Nova Scotia, March 24th, 1883. Came west to Winnipeg the same year, and to Prince Albert, Sask., in 1885. Practised law in Prince Albert until 1897, when he was appointed Registrar of Land Titles at Regina and Inspector of Land Title Offices for the North-west Territories. Was made a K.C. in, 1903. Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of the North-west Territories, January, 1904; of the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, 1907: and the Court of Appeal, 1920. Retired in February, 1921; with the title of Honourable -London Gazette, 28th June, 1921. Appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan, 1921 (Feb. 17th). A Presbyterian; Liberal. Address; Government House, Regina.

HAULTAIN: Sir Frederick; K.C.M.G., Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. Ex-Premier N.W.T. Probably no citizen of this province deserves the term "pioneer" better than the Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. No one has played a more conspicuous part in her development; no one has won more honour or esteem from her citizens. The history of the old N.W.T. will always be associated with his name, and he stands to-day probably her best known public man.

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???? Born at Woolwich, England, November 25th, 1857, son of Lieut.-Col. F. W. Haultain, R.A., and Lucinde Helen Haultain, Sir Frederick came to. Canada in early life, was educated at Montreal High School, attended the Collegiate at Peterboro, Ont., graduated from Toronto University in 1879, with the degree of B.A., and was honoured by his Alma Mater in 1915 with the (hon.) degree of LL.B.?

???? Called to the Ontario bar, 1882. ?Created K.C. (Dom.), 1902; Saskatchewan, 1907.?? Practised at MacLeod, Alta., 1884. Member North-west Council, 1887-88. Member Legislative Assembly, 1888-1905. Was called upon by the Lieutenant-Governor to form the first Executive Committee of the North-west Territories, December, 1891. Remained leader of the Executive Committee until 1897, when by Federal Act provision was made for an Executive Council, and he was called upon by the Lieutenant-Governor to form an Executive Council. Premier; Attorney-General; Commissioner of Education, North-west Territories, 1897, until Province was established in 1905. Member of Saskatchewan Legislature and leader of Provincial Rights Party, 1905-12. Represented North-west Territories at the Coronation of His late Majesty King Edward VII, 1902. Appointed Chief Justice Supreme Court of Saskatchewan in October, 1912, and Chief Justice Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan in March, 1918. Knighted on the first of June, 1916. Elected Chancellor of the University of Saskatchewan, 1917. Club, Assiniboia. Recreation, golf. In religion an Anglican. Address, Regina, Sask.

DUNNING: The Honourable Charles Avery, Premier of Saskatchewan. Born at Croft, Leicestershire, England, a son of Samuel and Katherin Dunning. Married Ada Rowlett, July 3rd, 1913, and has two children. Came to Canada in 1902, at the age of seventeen, and engaged in farming near Yorkton, later acquiring a homestead near Beaverdale. Became a leading spirit

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of the local Grain Growers' Association. In the-debates which were such an important feature of the Grain Growers' gatherings in the early days, Mr. Dunning took an active part, finding here a congenial field for the development of a natural gift for clear and forceful public speaking.

???? Always a student, an omnivorous reader, with a retentive memory, it was not long before Mr. Dunning's ability as a debater won him more than a local reputation. He was the unanimous choice as delegate to the Grain Growers' Association Convention at Prince Albert, in 1910, when his history began to be intimately woven with that of Saskatchewan. Later in this year he was elected a District-Director, member of the " Central Board and Vice-President of the Association the following year; then a Provisional Director of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Company, Secretary Treasurer of the Company, the first General Manager, by a unanimous vote of the board; a member of the Royal Commission to look into the question of agricultural .credit and also. of grain markets in Europe; a member of the Canadian Council of Agriculture, in the Martin Government, as Provincial Treasurer; member of the Canada Food Board as Director of Food Committee; successively Minister of Agriculture, Minister of the Bureau of Labour and Industries, Provincial Secretary and Premier at the age of thirty-six. A Liberal; Address, Parliament Buildings, Regina, Sask.

MATHIEU:? His Grace Archbishop Olivier Elzear, Archbishop of Regina. Born in the city of Quebec, December 24th, 1853; son of Joseph and Marguerite (LaTouche) Mathieu. Educated in Quebec and Rome. Professor of philosophy, Laval University, 1878. Rector of Laval University, 1898. Bishop of Regina? 1911. Named Archbishop, 1915. Doctor in philosophy, doctor of theology, doctor of the Academy of St. Thomas of Rome. Officer of the Public Instruction of France.

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???? Knight Of the Legion Of Honour Of France, and a Companion Of the Order Of Michael and George, England. Address, Bishop's Palace, Regina.

HARDING: The Right Reverend, Malcolm Taylor MacAdam, D.D., Bishop of Qu'Appelle, and Chancellor Of St. Chad's College, Regina, Saskatchewan. Born 1863, educated in England in 1886; a missionary Of the Church of England on the Upper Ottawa River, Ontario, 1888. Curate of Holy Trinity Church, Brockville, Ont., 1189. Curate of St. George's Cathedral, Kingston, Ont., 1893. Recorder and Rural Dean of Brandon, Manitoba, 1900. Chaplain of the Manitoba Dragoons, 1903. Archdeacon of Assiniboia and examining chaplain to the Bishop Of Qu'Appelle, 1909. Coadjutor Bishop Of the Diocese Of Qu'Appelle, 1911, Bishop Of Qu'Appelle. Residence, Regina, Sask.

LLOYD: The Right Reverend George Exton., M.A., D.D., Bishop of the Diocese Of Saskatchewan. Born January 6th, 1861. Married Miss Marion Tuppen, Of Brighton, England, in 1885, and has three sons and two daughters. His youngest son was killed at Vimy Ridge, serving with the 28th Sask. Regt. Was educated at St. John's College, London, England; Wycliffe College, Toronto, and at the University of Toronto. Served through the North-west Rebellion in 1885 with the University Company of the Queen's Own of Toronto, and was severely wounded. Was appointed chaplain of the regiment. Founder of the Rothesay College for Boys, New Brunswick. Chaplain and afterwards leader of the British Colony in Saskatchewan, known as the Barr Colony. Founded and built Emmanuel College, Saskatoon. Elected Bishop Of Saskatchewan, 1922. An M.A. Of University Of New Brunswick; D.D. Of St. John's College, Winnipeg; D.D. of Emmanuel College, Saskatoon; D.D. Wycliffe College, Toronto. Address, Bishops Thorpe, Prince Albert, Sask.

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PRUD'HOMME: Joseph Henry, D.D., D.0.L: Bishop Of Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Born at St. Boniface, Manitoba, Sept. 9th, 1882. A son of His Honour Judge Louis Arthur and Miss Appollins C. (Henault) Prud'homme. Educated at St. Boniface College (Manitoba), (Jesuit Fathers), Seminary of Philosophy and Theology (Montreal), Canadian College (Rome). Secretary to Archbishop Langevin, 1910 and 1915. Chancellor of the Archdiocese Of St. Boniface, 19111921. Professor at Seminary, St. Boniface. Editor of "Les Cloches de St. Boniface," 1920. Secretary of the bulletin, "La Societie Historique, de St. Boniface," 1908-21. Appointed Bishop of Prince Albert and Saskatoon, 1921. Consecrated Bishop Oct. 28th, 1921, in St. Boniface Cathedral, by Archbishop Dr. Maria, Apostolic Delegate. Roman Catholic.? Bishop's residence, Prince Albert.

BROWN : The Honourable James Thomas, Chief Justice of the King's Bench Court Of Saskatchewan. Born at Huntington, Quebec, son of ,Samuel and Margaret (White)Brown. Married Alice M. Lewis, of Moosomin, in 1902. Has four sons and a daughter. Came to Manitoba in 1893. After three years removed to Moosomin, N.W.T., where he practised law in partnership with the firm of Brown, Wylie and Mundell. Created a King's Counsel in 1897. Agent for the Attorney-General in 1904. Elected to the Saskatchewan Assembly in 1905, for the constituency of Souris. Contested the seat for the Federal house in 1908 and W3;S defeated. Appointed a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, 1910, and received his present appointment in 1918.

LAMONT: The Honourable J. H., Justice Of the Court of Appeal, Saskatchewan. Has a long and honourable connection with the Province. Practised law at Prince Albert; elected to the Local Assembly; member of the. Cabinet, ex-Attorney-General; appointed to the Court Of Appeal.

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McKAY: The Honourable James, K.C., B.A., Justice of the Court of Appeal, Saskatchewan. Was born in the Province of Manitoba in 1862, son of the late Wm. McKay and Mary (Cook) McKay. Married, 7th of April, 1900, Florence A. Reid. Was educated at St. John's College, Winnipeg (honours: medal for ancient and modern history, university medal for classics), graduating with the degree of B.A. Called to the Bar of Manitoba in 1886; practised in Winnipeg for one year; went to the North-west Territories in 1887. Practised at Prince Albert until appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan in 1914. Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1894. At one time was a member of the City Council of Prince Albert. Liberal-Conservative candidate for the House of Commons in 1896, opposing Sir Wilfrid Laurier, by whom he was defeated. Elected to the House of Commons for the constituency of Prince Albert, 1911. Father a factor in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company. Served with the Scouts in the Rebellion of 1885. Appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan, 1921. Religion, Church of England. Clubs, Assiniboia, Regina. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, Regina, Sask.

TURGEON: Hon. William Ferdinand Alphonse, RA., K.C., Justice of the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan, ex-Attorney-General of the Province and chairman of the Western Grain Commission. Born Bathurst, N.B., June 3rd, 1887; son of Onsiphore Turgeon, M.P., and Margaret (Baldwin) Turgeon. Educated New York City, Laval University. Called to the New Brunswick Bar; came to Prince Albert and formed partnership with Hon. J. H. Lamont, 1903. Sworn in as Attorney-General of Saskatchewan, Sept. 23rd 1907. Elected to Saskatchewan Legislature, for Prince Albert, 1907. Ran in two constituencies, 1908; elected for Duck Lake, but was defeated for Prince Albert. Contested and won constituency Humboldt,

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1912. Was again successful in 1917. Married Gertrude Boudreau, of Petit Rocher, N.B., 1901. Has two sons and three daughters. Liberal, Roman Catholic. Address, Angus Street, Regina, Sask.

MARTIN: The Honourable W. M. Justice, ex-Premier of Saskatchewan. (Court of Appeal.) Was born at Norwich, Ont., Aug. 22nd, 1876, a son of the Reverend Wm. and Mrs. Martin. Attended the Clinton (Ont.) Collegiate, and is a graduate of Toronto University, from which he holds an honour degree in classics, 1898; Ontario Normal College, Hamilton (Ont.); Osgoode Hall (Scholarship), (1892-3); was classical master, Harriston (Ont.) High School, 1889,1901. Was urged to accept the nomination for House of Commons in the Western Assiniboia, Con., 1906. Declined. Was elected for Regina 1908 and again in 1911. Resigned in 1917 to accept the Premiership of Saskatchewan at the time of the resignation of ex-Premier Walter Scott. He was re-elected in June of that year and held office until 1922, when he resigned and was appointed to the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan. He married, in 1906, Violette Florence Thompson, daughter of Walter Thompson, Esq., of Mitchell, Ont., and has one son. He is a member of the Masonic Order of A.F. and A.M. A Liberal. Presbyterian.

Address, 2042 Cornwall St., Regina.

WETMORE: The late Honourable Edward Ludlow, ex-Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Saskatchewan. ?Born May 24th, 1841, at Fredericton, N.B, his father being C. P. W. Wetmore, Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, and his mother a daughter of Colonel Richard Ketchum of Woodstock, N.B. U. E. Loyalist. Was educated in grammar schools at Fredericton and Gagetown. He graduated with honours in arts from the University of New Brunswick, in 1889. Was called to the bar in New Brunswick in 1864. Made a Q.C. in 1881 and rapidly became one of the

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leaders of the bar of his Province. In 1872 he married Eliza J. Dickson, daughter of Charles Dickson. In 1874, 1875, and 1876 was Mayer of Fredericton. He subsequently became a member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, and Leader of the Opposition from 1883 to 1886, when he was appointed to the Supreme Court of New Brunswick. Came to the North-west Territories in 1887, and was one of the five puisne judges appointed to the North-west Territories during that year, his Judicial District being Assiniboia. On the death of Chief Justice McGuire, he became Chief Justice, and when autonomy was granted he was appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench of Saskatchewan, retiring in 1912. In 1908 the University of New Brunswick conferred the degree of LL.D. upon him. He died on January 19th, 1922, at Victoria, B.C.

MOTHERWELL: Honourable William, M.P., Minister of Agriculture for the Dominion of Canada. Born January 6th; 1860. Married Adeline Rogers (deceased) Kate Gillespie, 1908. Has been a prominent figure in the farming life of the west for many years. Was Minister of Agriculture in the Saskatchewan, Government. Elected for Regina City (Federal), 1921. When the Hon. Wm. Mackenzie King formed his Government, Mr. Motherwell was chosen as his Minister of Agriculture. Farms a large tract of land near Abernethy, Sask. Address, Ottawa.

McNAB: The Honourable Archibald Peter, Minister of Public Works and Telephone, Saskatchewan Government. Born May 29, 1864, Glengarry, Ont. Son of Malcolm and Margaret (McCrimmon) McNab. Married Edith Todd April 20th, 1892. Has four sons and two daughters. Educated in Glengarry. The Hon. Mr. McNab in private life is a miller and grain merchant; Was president of the Saskatoon Milling and Elevator Co. First elected to Saskatchewan Legislature for Saskatoon

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?in general election 1908. Re-elected at general election 1912. Appointed to the Cabinet as Minister of Municipal Affairs, Dec., 1908. On rearrangement of portfolios became Minister of Public Works, August,1913. Elected for Elrose Constituency at general election 1917, and elected for Saskatoon City at general election 1921. At the time of the retirement of Premier Martin, held the Portfolio of Public Works and Public Health. When Premier Dunning assumed office in April, 1922, was allotted the portfolios of Public Works and Telephones. Member Wascana Country Club, Assiniboia Club (Regina), Saskatoon Club and Saskatoon Country Club. Liberal; Presbyterian. Residence, Regina, Sask.

LATTA: Honourable Samuel, Minister of Education, Government of Saskatchewan. Born at London, Ontario, April 3rd, 1886, son of John and Elizabeth (Barrell) Latta. Married Annie Agnes Boyland, daughter of Captain Jas. Boyland, of London, England. Mr. Latta was educated at London and St. Mary's Collegiates, Ottawa Normal School. Was clerk of the township in Middlesex County. Member of the Rural Council (sec.-treas). Last Mountain Valley. Taught school in Ontario before coming west. Editor of the News, Govan, Saskatchewan. Elected to the Saskatchewan Assembly; called to the Cabinet, Provincial Secretary; Minister of Education, author of several educational works. A popular speaker on educational subjects. Methodist. Liberal. Address, 2051 Cameron St., Regina.

HAMILTON: The Honourable Charles, Minister of Agriculture, Saskatchewan Government, son of Andrew Hamilton, of Indian Head, one of the pioneers of that district. Was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in: July, 1919, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of. the Hon. R. M. Mitchell, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1920. Liberal. Address, Regina, Sask.

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CROSS: ?Colonel, The Honourable James. Albert. (K.C., D.S.O.), Attorney-General of the Province of Saskatchewan, barrister and solicitor (Cross, Jonah, Hugg & Forbes). Born at Caledonia Springs, Ont., Dec. 11th, 1876; son of George Henry and Marian (Kenny) Cross, both Canadians of Irish. descent. Married Ida Bell Dawson, of Regina, Sept. 7th, 1905, and has one son and a daughter, Educated at Collegiate Institute, Vankleek Hill, Ont. Came to Regina, Sask., from Ontario, 1898, and taught school for a time. Studied law in Regina and was called to the bar of Saskatchewan, August 5th, 1905. K.C., 1916.. Member Regina Public School Board for four years and chairman one year. Served overseas, C.E.F., with 28th Batt. and 27th (City of Winnipeg) Batt. Awarded D.S.O. and mentioned in dispatches. District Officer commanding Mil. Dis. No. 12, from June 1st, 1918, to Sept. 1st, 1919. In 1916~ while overseas, was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature to represent the Saskatchewan soldiers in Great Britain. Elected to Legislature for Regina City in general election, June 9th, 1921. Entered Saskatchewan Government as Attorney-General, April 5th, 1921. Re-elected by acclamation in May, 1922. An ardent Liberal in politics and has always taken a keen interest in public affairs.

Methodist. Address, 1934 Sixteenth Avenue, Regina.

UHRICH: The Honourable John M.Ph.C., M.C., Provincial Secretary and Minister of Public Health, Saskatchewan Government. Born June 7th, 1877, at Formosa, Ont., son of Ignatius and Caroline (Braehler). His father was an Alsatian and his mother Canadian, his father being a French veteran of the Franco Prussian war. Dr. Uhrich was educated at the Separate Schools, Formosa, Ont., at Walkerton High School and the North-western University, Chicago, Ill. He was married in June 1910, to Catherine, daughter of J. B. Tischart, of Formosa, Ont. He is a physician and surgeon. In polities a Liberal. Was first

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?elected to Saskatchewan Legislature at the general election of 1921. Upon the retirement of the Hon. W. M. Martin from the Premiership and the appointment of the Hon. Chas. Dunning to that position; on April 5th, 1922, Dr. Uhrich became a member of the Government with the portfolio of Provincial Secretary and Minister in Charge of the Bureau of Public Health. He was elected by acclamation in the following byelection in the Rosthern Constituency, on June 5th. In religion Dr. Uhrich is a Roman Catholic. Residence, Regina, Sask.

GARDINER: The Honourable James Garfield, B.A., Minister of Highways and Minister in Charge of Labour and Industries, Saskatchewan Provincial Government. Born Farquhar, Ont., Nov. 30th, 1883, son of James C. and Elizabeth Gardiner, of Kirkton, Ont. Married Violet McEwen, of Craik, Sask., Dec. 25, 1917, and has one son and one daughter. Educated at the University of Manitoba. Mr. Gardiner moved with his parents in early life to Lincoln, Nebraska (1891) where he attended school and gained knowledge of the central prairie west. Lived one year in the lumbering town of, Alpena, Michigan. Returned to Ontario in 1896, where his parents again took up farming. Migrated to the West in the harvest excursion (1901). Worked on the farm in the summer and attended the secondary school at Clearwater, Manitoba, for three years, at the end of which time he came to Saskatchewan (1904), holding second-class teacher's certificate. Attended Normal School in Regina in the spring of 1905. Entered Manitoba College, Winnipeg. Matriculated in autumn of 1906.? Graduated, after specializing in history and political economy, from Manitoba University, 1911. Became principal, Lemberg Public School, May 1st, 1911, where he taught grade VIII, third and second-class work, until elected to the Legislature, June 25th, 1914, to represent the constituency of North Qu'Appelle. Re-elected to the Legislature

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?in the general election, 1917, by increased majority, in the general election of 1921 by acclamation. Taken into the Cabinet under Hon. Chils. Dunning when he formed his Government in April, 1922. Elected as Minister by acclamation. Member of the Union Church. Address, 2100 Rae St., Regina, Sask.

MACDONALD: The Honourable Hector Y., Justice of the Court of King's Bench, Saskatchewan. Born at Margaree, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, 1876, son of Alexander and Janett MacDonald. Married Mary Jane Gillies, 1908, and has one daughter. Educated at St. Francis Xavier University and Dalhousie Law School. Articled to Drysdale & MacInnes. Called to the Nova Scotia bar 1903. Practised at Port Hood, Inverness County, also Sydney, N.S. (Ross & MacDonald.) Came to Saskatchewan in 1906, practised in partnership with the Honourable T. H. McGuire, Moosomin, Sask. Came to Regina and was attached to the Attorney-General's Department. City Solicitor for Regina, a member of the firm of MacKenzie, Brown & Co. Appointed to present position March 2nd, 1918. Member of the Assiniboia Club (Regina), Wascana Country Club. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Recreations, motoring, fishing, golf and shooting. Residence, 2303 Rose St., Regina.

EMBURY: Brigadier General, C.B., C.M.G.? The Honourable John Fletcher Leopold, Judge of the King's Bench of Saskatchewan. Born November 10th, 1875, son of Allan and Frances R. Embury. Married Dora Williams, of Barrie, in 1904. Has one son and three daughters. Educated at Toronto University and Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Practised law at Regina. Served with distinction in the European war. O.C. 28th Battalion, 13th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Infantry Brigade, and was on the staff of the Imperial G. H. Q., 1914-1919. Mentioned in dispatches three times. Awarded the C.B. in 1919. C.M.G. in 1916. Returned to Canada and appointed to the King's Bench, 1918.

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BIGELOW: The Honourable Henry Veeder Puisne Judge of the King's Bench, Saskatchewan. Born at Lynn, Mass, U.S.A., November 6th, 1874, a son of James E. Bigelow and Henrietta Agnes Bigelow. Married Mary Typper, daughter of the late John Tupper. Esq., and Mrs. Tupper, of Halifax Nova Scotia and has seven children-five boys add two girls. Mr. Justice Bigelow's parents moved from the United States to Truro, Nova Scotia, where he received his elementary education in the public and high schools later attended Dalhousie University on graduating with the degrees of M.A. and LL.B. Was called to the bar of Nova Scotia In 1900 and practised at Truro for seven years. Came West in 1907 and settled in Regina, being admitted to the bar of the North-west Territories. Was subsequently made a K.C. and appointed Justice of the Court of King's Bench, Saskatchewan in 1918. Member of the Assiniboia Club, Wascana Country Club. His recreations are curling, tennis, motoring. fishing and golf. He was the first president of the Saskatchewan Tennis Association and was formerly president of the Regina Curling Club, and secretary of the Saskatchewan Motor League; a member of the Masonic Fraternity and Past Provincial Grand Prior of the Knights Templar for Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Has been identified with community service in many ways. Was president of the S.P.C;A. for many years, and also the first president of the Regina Branch of the Navy League. Religion, Anglican. Was Warden of St. Paul's Church, Regina, for several years and member of the Executive of the Synod of the Diocese of Qu' Appelle. Address, 2363 Smith Street, Regina.

TAYLOR: The Honourable George Edward Puisne Judge of the King's Bench, Saskatchewan. Born at Winnipeg, Manitoba, 27th December, 1878, son of George Taylor, of London, Ont. (Mayor), and Mary

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Ann (Maguire) Taylor. Married Mabel Cecelia Ryan January 1st 1904 and has one son and four daughters. Educated at London and Toronto, Ont. Studied law with Meredith & Fisher, London, Ont., and at Osgoode Hall. Graduated and called to the bar in Ontario 1902 and Practised with Meredith & Fisher, London, Ont. Admitted to the bar of Saskatchewan in 1906 and practised at Moose Jaw until 1918. Appointed K.C. in 1913; appointed Justice of the Court of King's Bench, Saskatchewan, March 1st, 1918. Member of the Moose Jaw Club; Assiniboia Club, Regina; Moose Jaw Golf Club.? Recreation, golf. president for Southern Division Saskatchewan Musical Association, 1923-1924. Religion, Presbyterian; Trustee of St. Andrew's Church, Moose Jaw. Address, 175 Athabasca St., Moose Jaw.

MACKENZIE: The Honourable Philip Edward, Puisne Judge of the King's Bench of Saskatchewan. Born at London, Ont., January 9th, 1872, a son of Philip MacKenzie and Elizabeth Langley. Married Agnes Strickland Vicars, daughter of John J. Vickers and Catherine (Moodie) Vickers, of Toronto, Ont., 24th of September, 1902. Educated at Collegiate Institute, London, Ont.; graduated from Toronto University 1893, B.A. and LL.B., 1895. Studied law at Osgoode Hall, graduated and called to the bar in Ontario in 1896. Appointed Crown Attorney of Kenora District 1903-10. Admitted to the bar of Saskatchewan in 1910. Agent of the Attorney-General for Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Judicial Dist., 1911-21. Appointed King's Counsel, Saskatchewan, 1913. Appointed Justice of the Court of King's Bench, Saskatchewan, 1921. Member of the Baconian Club, London; Assiniboia
?Club, Regina; Union Club, Victoria; Riverside Golf Club, Saskatoon; Victoria Golf Club, Victoria; Royal Colonial Institute, London, England. Recreations, golf and rowing. Formerly a member of the Argonant Rowing Club, Toronto, and member of

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?the winning crew in Junior and Intermediate fours. Member of the Anglican Church. Address 812 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon, Sask.

PERRY: Major General, Aylesford Bowen, C.M.G., Hon. A.D.C., formerly Commissioner Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ottawa, Ont. Born County of Lennox, Ont., Aug. 21st, 1860. Educated Napanee High School, Royal Military College (Kingston). Graduated 1880 (the first graduate from the college). Gazetted [sic] lieutenant, Royal Engineers, 1880, but was forced to resign his commission through continued ill health. Served as Inspector Mounted Police 1882 was all through. North-west Rebellion, serving with distinction, 1885, with rank of major in -Canadian Militia. Promoted to rank of Supt. in recognition of his services. Called to the bar of the North-west Territories in 1896. Went to England in command of the detachment sent to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen

?Victoria, 1897. Appointed to command of the force in the Yukon Territory, 1899. Promoted Commissioner, 1900 (Aug. 1st). Appointed Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, 1908. Appointed Hon. A.D.C. to his Excellency Governor-General Earl Grey. At the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary was in command of the contingent of police sent from Canada. Hon. A.D.C. to His Excellency the Duke of Devonshire; Commissioner of the combined forces of police, R.N.W.M.P. and Dominion Police, under the name of R.C.M. Police, 1920 (Feb. 1st). Married Emma Duranty Meikle, daughter of Geo. L. Meikle, of Lachute, Quebec. Has one son, Lt.-Col. K. M. Perry, D.S.O., professor of strategy and tactics, Royal Military College, Kingston, Ont., and two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Campbell of Vancouver, and Mrs. G.L. Jennings, of Regina. Club, Rideau (Ottawa). Presbyterian. Residence, Vancouver.

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General Archibald MacDonnell, O.C., of the Royal Military College at Kingston, pays the following tribute to General Perry, in the Review, the College

periodical:

"In the voluntary retirement of Commissioner Perry, the Dominion has lost the services of a gifted, many-sided man, whose talents and energies have been placed whole-heartedly at Canada's disposal for forty long, strenuous years.? "It is not often given to an officer to serve for forty years in the same force, and in a force which is admittedly the finest Frontier Armed Constabulary the world has yet seen. For the last twenty years Commissioner Perry has commanded and made peculiarly his own the Mounted Police, to such an extent that every order bears the firm imprint of his hand and every move indicates his wise guidance; further, under his stern but just rule there has been fostered in the force a pride in itself and its high standard or what the prairie man terms A pride of 'trace and trail,' which has enabled it to reach and keep its present unrivalled position."

Read the R.M.C. record of the ex-cadet who made the force his life work:

Joined the R.M.C. June 1st, 1876, at the age of fifteen years and ten months.

Left the R.M.C. June 30th, 1880.

Lance-Corporal, January, 1877.

Corporal, June, 1877.

Sergeant, September, 1878.

C.S.M., August, 1879.

Awarded the Governor-General's Gold Medal for proficiency.

Mathematics-Honours.

Military Engineering-Honours. Artillery-Honours.

Tactics, Military Administration and Law-Honours.? Geometry, Drawing and Design-Honours. Surveying-Honours.

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Physics-Honours. Chemistry-Honours.

Civil Engineering-Honours.

Freehand Drawing-Special Mention. French-Special Mention. Drills-Honours.

Discipline (N.C.O.'s)-Honours. Conduct-Exemplary.

"R E. Commission, 1880. Resigned, 1881. R.N.W.P. Inspector, 1882. Superintendent, 1885.? Commissioner, 1900.

"I think I am safe in saying that it has never been equalled, has never been surpassed. In 1900, when he was promoted Commissioner, in succession to Colonel Herchmer, the order promoting Commissioner Perry read in the most complimentary way, and he has more than fulfilled all expectations. In fair weather and foul his strong hand has always been on the helm of the old force, guiding its destinies wisely and well. Thousands and thousands of miles of country have been explored, and British Law, Order, and the accompanying Fair Play enforced in the furthermost limits of Canada.

History will eventually prove what this work has really meant to Canada, and will, I firmly believe, pay full tribute to the wise brain, indomitable courage, faith in Canada and able administration of Aylesworth Bowen Perry, as one of the builders of Canada one who took and lived up to our college motto: 'Truth, Duty, Valour,' as his guide through life, and who made the most of his opportunities. It will be long before we see his like again."

DOBIE: Reverend George Nelson, D.D., Archdeacon and Deputy Procurator, Diocese of Qu' Appelle, Warden St. Chad's College, Regina. Son of James and Jane Dobie. Born Rowanburn, Canobie, Scotland. Educated Blennerhasset and St. Paul's College. Came to Canada 1886. Ordained by Bisbop Anson

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first Bishop of Qu'Appelle, 1888. Worked in various parishes in Diocese of Qu'Appe1le. Appointed Warden of St. Chad's College by Bishop Grisdale, 1909. Archdeacon of Regina, 1909. Dean of Qu' Appelle by Bishop Harding, 1922. Assistant Secretary and Registrar, Member of General Synod since 1905. Principal Synod of Rupertsland since 1893. Deputy Procurator, 1920. Address, St. Chad's College, Regina, Sask.

CALDER: Hon. James Alexander, B.A., LL.D., Senator. Born Sept. 17th, 1868, Oxford County, Ont., son of James Calder and Johanna McKay, - both born in Scotland. Family removed to Ingersoll, Ont.; to Winnipeg, 1882. Father died in 1882 and mother still living. Educated Ingersoll public schools until 1882~, and public and high schools, Winnipeg (1882-85); Manitoba College (1885-88; honour graduate in science, Manitoba College, 1888 (Silver Medallist). Called to the bar, North-west Territories, 1906; not practising. Principal Moose Jaw High School, 1891-94. Inspector Schools, North-west Territories, 1894-1900. Deputy Commissioner North-west Territories, 1901-05. Elected to the Saskatchewan Assembly at first general election, 1905; upon the formation of the Scott ministry 1905, was appointed Provincial Treasurer and Commissioner of Education, later Minister of Railways and Highways. In the general election of 1908 was defeated in the Milestone division, but at a bye-election, December 7th, was elected for Saltcoats by an overwhelming majority. Re-elected for Saltcoats, general election, 1912 and 1917. Was honoured by Toronto University with the degree of LL.D. Upon the retirement of Premier Scott, in Oct., 1916, was offered the Premiership of Saskatchewan, but declined. Accepted the portfolio of Minister of Immigration and Colonization in the Union Government, on its formation in 1917, and was elected for the Moose Jaw constituency in the ensuing general election of December, 1917. Resigned portfolio in Saskatchewan Government on entry in

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Federal Cabinet. On the retirement of Sir Robert Borden from the leadership of the Union Government, in 1921, his name was frequently mentioned as possible successor. Resigned portfolio and was elevated to the Dominion Senate December, 1921. Has been appointed First Vice-president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, London. Married and has one son. Presbyterian. Liberal. Clubs, Assiniboia, Regina; Rideau, Ottawa. Recreation, golf. Residence, Ottawa.

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FATHER LEBRET; FATHER HUGONARD: Pioneer missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church. The Indian Industrial School at Lebret was named after Father Lebret, who was one of the earliest missionaries of the Roman Catholic Church.

Father Hugonard, who for many years had charge of the school, was also one of the greatest of the pioneer priests. His influence with the Indians was of great value to the Government in the stormy days of 1885. It is reported that "Star Blanket," the chief of the File Hill Indians, decided to rejoin the rebellious tribes on the banks of the Saskatchewan. Accordingly he camped in the Qu' Appelle Valley, and his warriors engaged nightly in their war dances. Father Hugonard was away when these preparations started, and when he arrived home, Star Blanket was about to lead his braves to the scene of hostilities. Girding up his soutanne, Father Hugonard strode down the valley to the camp of Star Blanket. He Was in the lodge with his wives when the priest arrived. Father Hugonard pointed out to him the folly of his course and told him that he would probably end on the gallows. Star Blanket, however, insisted that he was going on the war path. He said that now was the time to drive the white man out of the country and he was going to take it. Whereupon the burly priest seized the Indian by the throat and before he had time to reach for his knife choked him into unconsciousness, and threw him amongst his wives, at the same time ordering

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them to take him back to the Reserve. Utterly humiliated, Star Blanket returned home and his followers melted away. When news came to the File Hill Reserve of the hanging of a number of northern Indians at Battleford, after the rebellion had been suppressed, Star Blanket came to Father Hugonard and with tears in his eyes thanked him for preventing him from engaging in it. Father Hugonard passed a long life at the little village in the Qu'Appelle Valley. Before he died, some years ago, he had been growing feeble for some time and it was seen that the end was not far off. Many of the older Indians came to his bedside and he spoke to them all in their native language with cheerfulness and content. He passed away, sincerely mourned, not only by the natives in the country for whom he had done so much, but by all white people, Catholic or Protestant alike, with whom he had come in contact.

WILLOUGHBY: The Honourable Wellington Bartley, B.A., LL.B., Senator. (Barrister) Willoughby & Beynon. Born County of Peel, 1859, a son of. John and Margaret (Armstrong) Willoughby. Married Susan Smedley Jones, of Philadelphia, Pa., 1892. Educated Hamilton Collegiate, University of Toronto. Entered university 1880; graduated 1883. Articled in law to N. G. Bigelow, Esq., Toronto. Called to the bar and practised in Toronto. Come West in 1897, to Moose Jaw, practised alone, afterward Willoughby & Pickett [Willoughby, Pickett & Craig (Willoughby, Craig and Beynon), now Willoughby & Beynon.] Contested Cardwell constituency, Conservative interest in 1896 (defeated); contested Moose Jaw constituency, 1912. Was elected and sat for the City of Moose Jaw until 1917. On the elevation of Sir Frederick Haultain to the bench was chosen as leader of the Conservative party in the Province (1912). Elected and reelected. Resigned in 1917 and was called to the Dominion Senate. He has been appointed on numerous Standing

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Committees, notably the Divorce Committee of the Senate, many Special Committees--Hudson Bay Ry., Grain Marketing, etc. He is solicitor for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Government, City of Moose Jaw and many corporations.

Clubs, Rideau (Ottawa), Prairie (Moose Jaw) Assiniboia (Regina), Kiwanis. Member of Masonic Fraternity. An Anglican. Conservative. Address, Moose Jaw.

SCOTT: Honourable Walter, ex-premier of Saskatchewan,. 1905-16. Was born in the Township of London Ont. (County of Middlesex), October 27th, 1867.? a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Scott. He was educated at the public schools. Came to the North-west Territories and for a great number of years engaged in the newspaper business; became a partner in The Regina Standard in 1892; became owner and editor of The Moose Jaw Times in 1894. Acquired The Regina Leader in 1895. This he edited and managed until 1900. He was honoured by the" Western Canada Press Association that year by being elected president. Contested the Federal constituency of Assiniboia in 1900, against the late Nicholas Flood Davin, and was elected; reelected, 1904, and at the formation of the Territories into the two provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan was invited by Lt.-Governor Forget to form the First Saskatchewan Ministry (1905). This he did, resigning his seat in the Canadian Commons. He was successful in forming a Cabinet, he himself being President of the Council and Minister of Public Works.

During the period of his Premiership he went to the country several times and was successful on each occasion, easily defeating the opposition party (Provincial Rights), led by the Hon. F. W. Haultain, now Sir Frederick Haultain, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan.

Mr. Scott, as Minister of Public Works, began and finished the Parliament buildings at Regina; laid the

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foundation of the University at Saskatoon, and erected large bridges at Saskatoon and Battleford, besides numerous court buildings, and carried on as well 1arge annual programmes of highway and bridge building. In 1912 relinquished that department and assumed the Department of Education, remaining also President of Council. In 1916 retired, owing to prolonged ill health. In 1912 and 1914 Mr. Scott travelled for his health, going to Panama, Russia, twice to Germany; and in the latter year around the world, Visiting New Zealand, Australia, Ceylon, India, Egypt and Italy. A? public career of nearly twenty years' continuous and usually exciting service, cut short at forty-eight years of age, is not common in Canada. Entered Parliament at 32. Mr. Scott became Premier at 32; the later fact indicates that he had made a mark in Parliament. During his eleven years as Premier, a mass of sound, aggressive achievement stands to the credit of his administration. In his last session he granted full suffrage to women; under him Saskatchewan led the way - in liquor prohibition. The bars and all liquor licenses were abolished 1st July, 1915. Perhaps next to this anti-liquor measure, the outstanding Act of Mr. Scott's regime was that adopted in 1911, creating the Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator Association. In 1908 his Government inaugurated a public telephone system. In the earlier years, the capital location had to be decided, courts established, high schools, collegiates, university and agricultural colleges. Inaugurated laws regarding labour and workman's compensation enacted. Railways were built; the common school system expanded. Under Mr. Scott's premiership Saskatchewan grew to third place In population and output of products. It was upon his motion that the Capital was fixed at Regina. At the Coronation of King George and Queen Mary in Westminster Abbey, June, 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Scott were Saskatchewan?s official delegates. Married in 1890 Jessie Florence Reid, daughter of E. B. Reid, Esq., of Smith?s Falls, Ont.,

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and an ex-postmaster of Regina. Has one daughter. Club-Assiniboia (Regina), Wascana Country Club (Regina), Union Club (Victoria). Liberal; favoured Union Government at Ottawa during- war period. Presbyterian. Resides in Victoria, B.C.

TUXFORD: Brigadier General George Stuart, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Legion d?Honneur. Canadian Garage, Moose Jaw. Born Penmorfa, Carnarvonshire, Wales, 1870, a son of James George and Harriet Elizabeth Tuxford (both deceased). Married Jemima Thomson and has one son, Lieut. James Archibald Tuxford. Educated Willingboro Grammar School, Northhamptonshire, Eng. Came to Canada, 1888. Farmed at Buffalo Lake, Moose Jaw, 1,700 acres. Was instrumental in securing for Moose Jaw the armouries, the first rural telephones, and the C.P.R. branch north to Outlook. Went to the Klondyke in 1899. Entered the Canadian Militia in 1906. European War 1914-1918 as Lieut.-Col. Commanding 5th Can. Batt. which he organized at Valcartier. Brigadier General Commanding 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade from March 1916 to end of war. Occupied the bridge head on the Rhine: Mentioned In dispatches eight times. C.M.G.; 1916. Legion d'Honneur, Croix de Guerre, 1916. C.B. (Mil.), 1917. D.S.O. and bar, 1918. Made honorary member Canadian and Kiwanis Clubs after return from the war. Anglican. Address, 127 River St., Moose Jaw, ask.

Ross: Honourable James H., Senator. Moose Jaw and Montreal. Commissioner in the Yukon. Member of the N.W.T. Legislative Assembly. Speaker of the Territorial Assembly. Came to the West in the early eighties; drove a dog train in the hinterland of Manitoba; settled near Moose Jaw; while a comparatively young man, engaged in ranching in the Qu' Appelle Valley in partnership with William Riddell, Esq. Was the first member of the Assembly from Moose Jaw.

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Resigned in 1887 to contest the, constituency for the Federal House (defeated). Mr. Ross enjoys the reputation of being the strongest administrator the Yukon had during the pioneer days of the Klondyke. Mr. Ross suffered a sad bereavement when his wife and infant child were drowned when the Canadian Pacific liner Islander went down on the Pacific Coast. Mr. Ross afterwards resigned the Commissionership and was elected representative for the Yukon in the Federal House at Ottawa. He has been a strong political partisan all his life, but singularly free of personal animosities is esteemed by all. A pioneer of this last frontier in Canada.

REED: Hayter, Ex-Commissioner of Indian Affairs, N.W.T. Came to West with the Wolseley expedition; one of the few survivors left. Married Miss Armour, daughter of Judge Armour, a family that has given to Canada many brilliant professional men. When the provisional battalion was disbanded in Winnipeg and Colonel Allan McDonald came to Qu' Appelle as Indian Agent for treaty, some time in the seventies, Mr. Reed also went into the service of the Indian Department and was agent at Battleford for a period. He was a man of strong personality and executive ability, and soon attracted the attention of the Honourable Mr. Dewdney, who at that time united the two offices of Lieut.-Governor of the North-west Territory and Indian Commissioner. Mr. Reed was appointed as Assistant to the Administrator of the Indian Department, with the title of Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Held this position during the Northwest Rebellion of 1885, and on one occasion came very near being captured by the Indians. Promoted to the Commissionership, afterwards Deputy Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs at Ottawa. Retired, from the civil service. Was secretary St. James Club, Montreal, superintendent in charge of hotels, Canadian Pacific Railway. In this work he was greatly

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assisted by Mrs. Reed who as an Interior decorator has few equals on the continent. Travellers over the Canadian Pacific will see her splendid handiwork in the artistic decorations of the Chateau Frontenac, the Royal Alexandria, the Empress and other hotels of that system.?? Mr. Reed is now retired and spends his time between Montreal and his summer home at St. Andrews, N.B.

HERCHMER: The late Colonel Lawrence. North~West Mounted Police. This is just a little tribute from the editors of this work to the memory of the above giant soldier. No name is more affectionately remembered in the annals of the "Mounted" that that ?Old Sorrell Top? as he was called (in allusion to his ruddy complexion.)?

Served as an ensign in the elderly days with the British Army. Col. Herchrmer enjoyed the reputation of a being a martinet, but a just one, and he established an ?esprit de corps amongst his men never exceeded by any similar body.? He contributed in no small way to the splendid reputation which this force built up throughout the years.? Organized the Canadian Mounted Rifles and took them to South Africa.? Col. Herchmer died in Vancouver only a few years ago, after a long life spent almost entirely in the service of his country.

PERLEY: The Late Senator William Den late of Wolseley, Sask. Born at Blissville
N. B. Fredericton Feb 6th 1838, a son of the Honourable William Perley (Member of the N. B. Government) and his wife, Sarah Perley. Married Miss Phoebe ?A. Stiffs, of Hamstead, N.B., and his children are to-day citizens of the West, viz.: E. E. Perley Esq. Mayor 0f Wolseley; Mrs. Levi Thompson, wife of the ex-member for Qu'Appelle; Mrs. John Banbury.? Senator Perley was

Probably the best-known man in the range of the N.W.T.? Was one of the first settlers in the Wolseley district, and identified himself with public affairs from

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the beginning. He brought political prestige with him, for he had taken an active interest in public affairs in his native Province, and was no stranger to the leaders of the Conservative party. He was a candidate in New Brunswick in the general election of 1878, and again in 1882, being defeated by narrow margins on each occasion. Coming West in 1882, he located at Wolseley. Here his ability became recognized at once, and he passed rapidly through the stages of trustee, councillor, territorial legislator, and M.P., until 1888, when, on August 3rd of that year he was appointed to the Dominion Senate. During the twenty-one years that he held the seat in the upper chamber, his political activity never abated, always taking an active and useful part. As a member of the old North-west Council, Mr. Perley and two others were chosen by a vote of the council to go to Ottawa on a "Better Terms" delegation, to have certain grievances removed from which the people were complaining. The delegation was very successful in their efforts and this was mainly the cause of Mr. Perley receiving the nomination in the Conservative party's interest in the first Dominion election for the N.W.T. in 1887. He was elected by a majority of 726. The Hon. Edgar Dewdney was his successor, and was taken into the Cabinet as Minister of the Interior. In 1893 Mr. Perley was asked by the Haultain Government to accept the position of Commissioner for the North-west Territories at the Chicago World's Fair. Senator Perley farmed over 3,500 acres at Wolseley, and was one of its earliest settlers.

MURRAY: Walter Charles, M.A., LL.D., President of the University of Saskatchewan. Born 1866, son of Doctor Charles and Elizabeth (MacKenzie) Murray. Married Christina Cameron, 1895, and. has three daughters. Dr. Murray was educated at Fredericton Collegiate, the University of New Brunswick; (B.A., University of Edinburgh), (M.A. Honours in Philosophy), Berlin- (Canadian Gilchrist Scholar 1887-90).

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Dr. Murray was professor of philosophy with his alma mater (U.N.B.), 1891:? Munro professor philosophy, Dalhousie University; 1892-1908.? He is an honorary L.L.D. of Queen?s University; Kingston, 1904; University of Alberta, 1915; McGill University, 1921; F.R.S.C. Member of Carnegie Foundation for Teaching, 1920; author of many educational works.? Address, University of Saskatchewan.

McKay: Dr Angus, ?Saskatchewan?s Grand old Man of Agriculture." ??The above term was applied to the citizens of Indian Head a banquet tendered him by the citizens of Indian Head and the Province generally last winter (1923).? Ministers of the Crown and others all united in paying splendid tribute to one who may justly be called the father of scientific farming in Saskatchewan.

? Dr. MacKay, who is the Inspector of Western Experimental Farms, was born Jan. 3^rd, 1840, in Pickering township, Ontario county, a son of Donald and Margaret (Broadfoot) Mackay.? Married Elizabeth Arthur Gunn, daughter of Mr. Gunn, of Whitby, Ont., and has two sons and two daughters.? Education at the public school, Pickering, grammar school of Whitby. ?Passed through the Military School in Toronto, under lt. Col. Dennis.? Was lieutenant in 34th. Battn., Whitby, Ont., and took part in Fenian Raid In 1866.? Received land grant for services.? Came west in 1882 to settle in Indian Head District he purchased a large tract of land for R. Miller, Wm. Williamson and E. Boone and self, from the agent of Osler, Hammond Nanton, of Toronto.? This he worked with his partners up to 18870.? That year was appointed Supt. of the Indian Head Experimental Farm at that time representing the old North-West territories.? Resigned as Supt. in 1913.? Was a candidate for the N.W.T. Assembly in 1885.? Defeated by W.D. afterwards Senator Perley.? Was president of

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one of the first Agricultural Societies in the Territories, and still belongs to it. Was captain of the Home Guard during the North-west Rebellion of 1885. In 1892 collected and prepared a large collection of Territoria1 products and personally installed them at the Chicago World's Exposition In 1893. In 1895 was appointed manager by Lt.-Governor MacIntosh of the Territorial Exhibition in Regina. Was chairman of the Indian Head Hospital when opened in 1895, and when changed to a municipal hospital was again made chairman.

Is to-day chairman of the Advisory Council of the Saskatchewan, Agricultural College. A full-sized portrait of Dr. MacKay was presented to the College by the Agricultural Societies of the Province In its early years. In May, 1923, the University of Saskatchewan conferred the honorary degree of LL.D. June, 1921, the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculture asked Dr. MacKay to accept an honorary membership: These are but a few brief facts gathered from the life of a citizen who has spent a long career in the service of the West.

LAIRD: Lt.-Colonel, the Honourable H. W., Senator. Born at Port Dover Ont., Jan. 4th, 1868, son of Rev. W. H. and Mrs. Elizabeth (Burke) Married Lilly Blanche de Foe, 1899. Has six children-two sons in the C.E.F. Lt. Homer Warring was killed in action in France (Royal Air Force). President Regina Cold Storage Co., Inter-ocean Brick Co.; Mayor of Regina for two terms. Has always taken a keen Interest in militia matters; served with the Queen's Own of Toronto for four years; Captain with Northumberland Battery seven years; Major A.S.C. three years. Organized 3rd Div. Train during the European War. Proceeded to France (Command). Was an unsuccessful candidate for the Provincial Assembly in 1905-08; Appointed to the Senate.? Conservative. Anglican. Address, Regina.

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ORMOND: Col. (Hon. Brig.-Gen.) Canadian Permanent Forces. Commanding Mil. Dis. No. 12, Regina Sask.? Son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ormond, of Winnipeg, Man. Married Anna Laurie, daughter of John Orchard Cadham, of Portage la Prairie, Man. Served in the European War, 1915-18; Wounded. Mentioned In dispatches. D.S.O. and Bar, 1917. C.M.G., 1919. Holds the Russian Order of St. Stanislas (3rd Class), Croix de Guerre. Clubs, Rideau (Ottawa), Assiniboia (Regina), County Club (Portage la Prairie).

COWAN: David W., D.D.S., Ex-Member of Parliament. President of the Canadian Dental Association In 1911. Sec.Treas. of the Dominion Dental Council of Canada. Associate editor of the Dominion Dental Journal.? President of the St.John's Ambulance Association for Saskatchewan. Vice-President of the Returned Soldier~ Association for Regina. Alderman of the City of Regina (Mayor) ; officer commanding Canadian Dental Corps, No. 12, Mil. Dist. Member of the Union Government, (Regina). For nearly thirty years a prominent citizen of the West, who has given of his best to the service of the country. A man with a fine conception of public service.

BURTON : His Worship Mayor Stewart Coulter Mayor of Regina. Manager. and wholesale grocer (Cameron, Heap, Ltd.). Born at Lindsay, Ont., June 8th, 1877, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Burton. Married Helen D. Pope, Feb. 15th, 1919, and has a son and a daughter. Started work with Canadian Pacific Railway at Kenora, where he remained twelve years in the freight department. In 1903 he entered the employ of Cameron & Heap, wholesale grocers, as accountant. Came to Regina 1907 and opened the business in that city, as manager, and secretary-treasurer.? The firm was the first wholesale grocery house to open up in the province. Mr. Burton has occupied this position

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continuously ever since. He has been President of the Manitoba Wholesale Grocers Assoc., Vice-President Wholesale Grocers Assoc., President Regina Board of Trade, 1914-15. He is a Potentate of Wa Wa Temple, A.D. and M.S. and a 32nd. degree, Mason. Alderman of the city from 1919 to 1922. Elected Mayor in 1923 and again in 1924. Member of Assiniboia Club, Regina, Wascana Country Club, Rotary Club Canadian Club. Address, City Hall, Regina.

STAPLEFORD : Ernest William, B.A., D.D., President Regina College. Born St. Catharines, Ont., 1874, son of Edmund and Annie (Blake) Stapleford. Married Maude Bunting, B.A., and has one son and three daughters. Educated at Victoria College and Toronto University. Ordained minister of the Methodist Church, 1906. Spent 1907 abroad in study at Oxford. Pastor Fairview Methodist Church, Vancouver, 1908. Resigned in 1911 to become secretary British Columbia Educational Conference. Appointed President Regina College, 1915. Member Regina Golf Club.? Recreation, golf, motoring. Address, Regina College, Regina.

BROWN: The late Honourable George William, ex-Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan, born at Holstein, Gray County, Ontario, May 30th, 1860. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown. Was educated at Mount Forrest High School, Brantford College, and Toronto University. Married Annie Gardner Barr, of Norwich Ont. Came to Regina in 1882, and farmed for many years at Rose Plains. Studied law and was called to the bar for the North-west Territories, forming a partnership with Norman MacKenzie, K.C. MacKenzie Brown & Company. Was defeated as a candidate for the North-west Territories in 1888. Elected in 1894 and again elected in 1898. Played a very prominent part in all the affairs of the City of Regina, and the Province of Saskatchewan, for many years. Director of the Northern Trust Company and

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member of the Advisory, Board of the National Trust Company. Operated a large stock farm and took a keen interest in education, being a member of Board of School Trustees for Regina. Made a very generous donation for the foundation of Regina (Methodist) College, and was the first president of the Board of Governors. Was for years an Alderman of the City of Regina, and in 1910 was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. Was a member of Manitoba Club, Winnipeg, and Assiniboia Club Regina; and in religion, Methodist. Died February 17th, 1919.

TRANT: William, barrister, journalist and publicist. Formerly Police Magistrate of Regina. Born at Leeds, Yorkshire, England, March 14th 1844 son of Mr. and Mrs.. William Trant. Was educated at the Mechanic's Institute and Grammar School, Leeds. Was a journalist and war correspondent before coming to Canada in 1889. Paris during the Franco-Prussian War. Editor and founder of several papers in India. Homesteaded near Dubuc, N.W.T. Was editor of the Regina Standard in 1895; Regina Leader, 1901-02. Called to the Saskatchewan bar in 1904. Practised at Arcola and Regina, partnership with Mr. Rimmer. now His Honor Judge Rimmer. Appointed Police Magistrate of Regina, 1907. Was the organizer of the Regina Agricultural Society in 18?5. One of the organizers of the Children?s Aid Society. Was a former president of the Canadian Club. A frequent contributor to English periodicals.

?Spent a long and useful life in public service. Now retired and lives in Victoria.

FORGET: The late Honourable Amadee E., Ex Lieut.-Governor of the N.W.T. and Saskatchewan Ex-Commissioner of Indian Affairs, N.W.T., Ex-Senator for the Dominion of Canada. Born in Marieville; Que., 1847, and was educated by the Jesuits; Married, in 1876, Miss Drolet, daughter of Colonel Drolet, and a

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sister of Chevalier Drolet, of the Papal Zouaves. Studied law with Sir Adolphe Caron; called to the Quebec bar in 1871. During the trial of Lepine at Fort Garry, in the early seventies, he represented one of the French dailies of Montreal. Coming to the West, Mr. Forget made a careful study of Western conditions, and in 1876 was appointed secretary to the Honourable David Laird, the Governor of the Northwest Territories; accompanied Mr. Laird to Swan River, where the first Government House west of Manitoba was held in a series of rude log buildings. On the removal of the capital to Battleford, Mr. Forget became Clerk of the Council. When the capital was finally transferred to Regina and the first elements of responsible government introduced, Mr. Forget became Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, where he was of the greatest assistance to the legislators, many of whom were unfamiliar with legislation and procedure. In 1885 he was Commissioner for the settlement of the Half-breed claims. In 1888 he was appointed Assistant Commissioner of Indian Affairs. On the retirement of Hayter Reid, about ten years later, he became Commissioner; was appointed Governor, on the retirement of the Hon. Mr. Cameron. On the passing of the Autonomy Acts he became the first Governor of the Province of Saskatchewan. Was afterwards appointed to the Senate. He died some years ago in Ottawa. He was a man of great subtlety and ingenuity of mind. He was a born diplomat, and was singularly happy in his dealings with the Indians.

JOHNSON: Reverend Frederick Wells, B.A., D.D., Archdeacon of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle. Born London, England, 1865, son of Raymond and Barbara (Wells) Johnson. Married Margaret Lock in 1893, and has a son and two daughters. Educated at Kensington, England, and St. Johns, Winnipeg. Came to Canada in 1885 and engaged in farming. Homesteaded north of Indian Head. Served, in the Rebellion

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of 1885 in the transport section.? Taught in St. John?s College, 1890. After graduation from St. Johns was curate at St. Pauls, incumbent of Craven Pense, rector of Fort Qu'Appelle (1894-1904) and St. Johns, Moose Jaw (1914-1924), his present charge.? ?Created archdeacon in 1909. Chairman of Moose Jaw Hospital Board, chairman United Committee on Welfare Work, Hon. president Social and Moral Reform, District Trustee Kiwanis Club, Hon. Chaplain Sons of England, member Kiwanis Club. A Conservative. Address, St. Johns Rectory, Moose Jaw, Sask.

LAKE: Sir Richard Stuart K C M.G., Ex-Lieut.- Governor Saskatchewan.? Pioneer Farmer and member of the N.W.T. Assembly. Sir Richard was born in Lancashire, at Preston, in 1860, a son of the late Lieutenant Colonel Percy Lake, His Majesty?s 54^th and 100^th Regiments, and Margaret (Phillips) Lake, of Quebec.? He was educated at Haversham School, England.? In early life was in was in the service of the Admiralty and in Cyprus 1873-1883. Coming to Canada, he farmed for many years in Assiniboia, N.W.T.? near the town of Grenfell. Was a member of the old North-west Assembly, 1898-1904. Elected to the Canadian House of Commons 1904-1911 He was a member of the Public Service Commission, 1911-1912 An ex-member and president of the Local Branch of the Federation League. He was also vice-president of the Territorial Grain Growers? Association.? An active member of the Anglican Church and a delegate to the Provincial and General Synods.? President of the Provincial Red Cross and Patriotic Leagues.? Went to Geneva as a delegate to the Red Cross Convention, 1920.? Created K.C.M.G. in 1918.? Married Miss Dorothy Fletcher, daughter of Jas . Fletcher, Esq., F.R.C.S., of Ottawa.? Has three sons and one daughter.? Is a member of the Assiniboia Club (Regina), Rideau (Ottawa).? Is a fellow of the Royal

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Colonial Institute, London. A member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. An. Anglican. Now resides in Victoria, B.C.

RIMMER: His Honour Reginald, Judge of the District Court and Surrogate Court, Judicial District of Arcola. Born at Southport, Lancashire, England, 1865 son of Edward Johnston Rimmer and Sarah Frances (Boothroyd) Rimmer, of Southport and Liverpool, England. Comes of Yeoman stock in England, the family having been landowners In the county for centuries. Judge Rimmer's father was Mayor of Southport and justice of the peace for the county. Married in 1893 to Leonie Marchant, and has three daughters and three sons (two deceased). Educated at Southport and Liverpool and was articled in law to Wm. Dixon, barrister, of Liverpool. He afterwards read with John Ohester, barrister of Lincoln's Inn, London; practised in England from 1888 to 1892, when he came to Winnipeg and was affiliated with A. E. Richards, who latterly became a Judge of the Appellate Court in Manitoba; latterly formed partnership with the late Nicholas Flood Davin at Regina. Was called to the bar in Saskatchewan in 1892 and appointed legal adviser to His Honour the Lieutenant- Governor, to which position he was succeeded on the grant of autonomy to the territorial government by the Honourable Frederick W. G. Haultain. In 1898 appointed law officer in the Department of Indian Affairs at Ottawa, for the investigation of claims by the Dominion Government against Ontario, his advice and opinion on the subject being ultimately justified by the decision of the Privy Council. Returned to Regina in 1904 and formed partnership with Wm. Trant. Was prominent in the practice of his profession in many important criminal cases, and had a large practice in civil law. In 1907 he was appointed Judge of the Judicial District of Cannington, since re-named Arcola, and is the Senior District Court Judge of the

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Province of Saskatchewan, and became the first president of the District Court Judges Association. He is an original member of the Knights of Columbus in Regina, and was the first Grand Knight of the Order in Saskatchewan. Has been prominent in Red Cross and other benevolent and charitable institutions. Mrs. Rimmer was president for many years of the Lady Patronesses of the Grey Nuns' Hospital, at Regina, and also a leading member of various musical societies.

McLORG: His Honour, Edward Arthur. District Judge for Saskatoon. Born Beverstone rectory Gloucestershire, son of an Anglican clergyman. Educated Clifton College. Came to Canada, 1883. Barrister, North-west Territories, 1887. Practised at Moosomin, 1887-1907; received present appointment 1907. Served in Boulton's Scouts during the North~ west Rebellion, 1885 (Medal). Anglican., Residence, Saskatoon, Sask.

WOOD: His Honour Judge Charles Edward Dudley, Judge of the Judicial District of Weyburn.? Born in Washington, D.C., October 16th, 1856. Son of Charles Edward Dudley and Susan (Thomas) Wood. Married Anne D. Comes, of Southern U.S.A. stock. His father was a graduate of Westpoint; his uncle, Robert Wood, Surgeon-General of the U.S.. Army. The family is related to Jefferson Davis, President of the U.S. Confederacy. General Zachary Taylor is a great uncle. His Honour was a master at Trinity College school for three years; resigned. Joined the N.W.M.P. in 1880, and came as a recruit to Fort Walsh in the Cypress Hills. Drafted to Fort Macleod.? While on leave founded the Macleod Gazette. This was the third paper in the N.W.T., the Battleford Herald being the first, and Frank Oliver being the founder of the second at Edmonton. His Honour founded the Gazette in 1882 and ran it continuously until 1903; partnership with E. T. Saunders, Esq., with whom he also founded

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the Lethbridge News. The editorials for these papers were for, the most part, written by F. W. Haultain (Now Sir Frederick, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan.) His Honour articled himself in law to Mr. Haultain and, was admitted to the bar of the N.W.T. in 1896. Practised until 1903. Went to Regina in partnership with Mr. Haultain under the firm name of Haultain & Wood., Appointed Deputy Attorney-General, 1904, an office he continued to hold until 1906; returned to private practice and formed a partnership with McCausland Turnbull & Wood. Continued until 1913, when he was appointed to the Bench. His Honour is a qualified locomotive engineer, having in his spare time qualified in Fort Macleod. He is Hon. General President Saskatchewan Steam and Operative Engineers; trustee of the Anti-Tuberculosis League; Hon. fife member of the Regina Boat Club; president Weyburn Golf Club (1923) ; member of the Masonic Order. Anglican. Governor of the Fort Qu' Appelle Sanitarium. Address, Court House, Weyburn.

Ross: Brigadier-General Alexander C. M. G., D.S.O., Judge of the Judicial district of Yorkton. Born at Forres, Murrayshire, Scotland, 1880, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Simpson Ross. Married Beatrice Scott in 1909. Educated in the public and high schools of Saskatchewan. The Ross family came to Canada, 1886 to Regina. His Honour was articled in law to James Balfour, K.C., and called to the bar in 1901. Practised in Weyburn, afterwards in Regina; partnership with T. C. Johnson, Esq., afterwards Mr. Justice Johnson. On Mr. Johnson's elevation to the bench, formed partnership with Mr. Bigelow, now Mr. Justice Bigelow afterwards with the firm of Hogarth & Ross. At the outbreak of the war was major, 2nd in command of the 95th Sask. Rifles, and acted as recruiting officer for unit First Contingent, also second. On mobilization of the 2nd Division was appointed captain in command of Regina Company, afterwards B

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?Company. Became junior major with the 28th Northwest Battalion, January, 1915. 2nd in command in April, same year. Overseas in May and with unit to France, Sept., 1915. Organized and commanded First Division School, in Oct., 1915. Rejoined unit, Jan. 1916, St. Eloi, and took part in every engagement in which corps fought during his command. Ypres in June; Somme, Sept. Succeeded General Embury in Command of 28th Batt., Sept., 1916. Commanded unit continuously until Oct. 2nd., 1918. Appointed Brigadier-General in Command 6th Inf. Bde., which he took to the Rhine and afterwards to England. Awarded C.M.G., D.S.O., and mentioned in dispatches seven times. Resumed practice in Regina after demobilization; took command of M.D. No. 12, September 1st, 1919. Resigned Oct., 1920. Appointed Dist. Court Judge Sept. 13th, 1921. Still retains rank in Canadian Militia. Colonel (Hon. Brigadier-General) command 21st Inf. Bde. Vice-pres. for Dominion Infantry Association. President for Saskatchewan, President Yorkton United Service Club. Vice-pres. Yorkton Canadian Club. Hon.? Member Assiniboia Club, Regina. Member Wascana Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Yorkton Golf Club. Anglican. Address, Court House, Yorkton.

BALDWIN: His Honour Judge Joseph, B.C.L., Judge of the Judicial district of
Kindersley. Born St. George, N.B., Dec. 8th, 1872, son of Henry and Mary Adelaide (Messnett) Baldwin, a daughter of Lt. Col. Geo. J. and Mrs. Messnett of Fredericton, N.B., and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at St. George public and high schools and King's College Law School, St. John, N.B. His Honour comes from United Empire Loyalist stock. His great grandfather, Dr. Claude Messnett, was a surgeon in the French navy, was captured by the British and brought to Halifax, a prisoner, during the period of the Napoleonic wars, early part of the nineteenth century. He was released

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on parole and settled at St. George, N.B., where he practised his profession for many years, Being the only physician in the district, his work. carrying him afield into Maine as far as Portland and other places. His Honour's maternal great grandfather, Reverend Samuel Andrew came from Connecticut to New Brunswick after the Revolution, bringing many of his congregation with him; settled at St. Andrew, where he was rector of All Saint's Church (Anglican) for many years. His Honour graduated from King's College Law School and was articled to Judge H. M. Cockburn, of St. Andrews, and latterly to J. B. M. Baxter, KC., of St. John, now the Honourable J. B. M. Baxter, KC., M.P.; admitted as an Attorney and called to the New Brunswick bar 1901, practising at St. George until 1906, when he came west to High River, Alberta, and was employed by J. E. Varley, Esq. Coming to Saskatchewan he was employed by J. D. Ferguson, Esq., KC., Saskatoon, afterwards practised at. Swift Current (1913). Was appointed Judge of the Kindersley district, 1914. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, the Court House, Kindersley,? Sask.

GRAVEL: His Honour Judge Alphonse, Judge of the Judicial District of Gravelbourg. Born Arthabaska [sic], Que., Dec. 3rd, 1875, a son of Dr. L. J. and Miss Jessie (Bettey). Educated at Nicolet College and Fordham University New York City; obtained degree of B.A., 1896. Studied law at Laval University and graduated with the degree LL.B. in 1899. Admitted the same year to the bar of Quebec, where he practised law for several years, before settling in Saskatchewan. Senior member of the law firm of Gravel & Gravel, Moose Jaw (fifteen. years). Is one of the pioneers of south-western Saskatchewan, and one of the Gravel brothers after whom the town of Gravelbourg was named. Appointed District Court Judge for Gravelbourg, July, 1922. Married in 1912 to Paula Trudeau, daughter of

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the late Dr. Trudeau, of St. Johns, Quebec, and has one daughter and two sons. Devotes his leisure to the study of history and genealogy, pertaining to the epoch of the French Regime in Canada. A Roman Catholic. Address, Court House, Gravelbourg.

"It is of interest to note that His Honour descends in a direct line from Joseph Masse, "Gravel de Brindellieres, a native of Dinan, Province of Brittany, France, who emigrated to Canada in 1641, and settled at Chateau Richer, now in the county of Montmorency fifteen miles from Quebec City, where a representative of the family still occupies the old homestead originally granted by the king of France. It will thus be seen that the Gravel family are deeply rooted in the soil of Canada."-Editor.

TURNER:? Harris, M.L.A., journalist, soldier, publicist. Born at Markdale, Ont., Oct. 3rd, 1887, son of, Adam and Mary E. (Black) Turner. Educated at the public school, Collegiate Institute of Orangeville Ontario. Married Alice M. Moyer, daughter of Dr: and Mrs. Sylvester Moyer, of Saskatoon, and has one son and one daughter. Has been a journalist for many years, Vancouver and elsewhere. Joined the C.E.F. with the 1st University Company, Saskatchewan, April 1915; served with the Princess Patricia Regiment. Was elected to the Saskatchewan Assembly by the vote of the overseas Saskatchewan soldiers, in 1917; re-elected at subsequent election; senior member for Saskatoon city and elected leader of the Opposition. Vice-president of G.W.V.A., Editor of The Progressive.? Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

GREGORY:? (Colonel) Charles Ernest, KC., barrister. Born Frederickton [sic], N.B., 1869, a son of Charles G. and Mary Gregory. Married Maude C. Graham, 1891, and' has one son. Educated King's College, Windsor, N.S.; Dalhousie University, Halifax: Appointed a King's Counsel for Nova Scotia, 1905 ;

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King's Counsel for Saskatchewan, 1912. Came to Regina, 1918, and entered into counsel work only s now general counsel for the Saskatchewan Gram Growers' Association. Joined Canadian Militia 1904. O. C. 18th Battery, C.F.A. Joined Canadian Ex. Force Dec. 30th, 1915. Overseas, 1916, 1917. Now 0. C. 10th Brigade, C.F.A. Clubs, Prairie (Moose Jaw), Assiniboia (Regina). An Anglican. Address, Regina, Sask.

KNOX: Andrew, M.P., farmer. Born in Derry county, Ireland, in 1886, son of James Knox and Mrs. Knox (nee Boyd). Married Elizabeth Short, of Cecil, Saskatchewan, in 1900. Mr. Knox was educated at Coleraine, Ireland. He. comes from a North of Ireland family that has figured prominently in the agricultural business for several centuries. Came to Canada and engaged in farming in the Prince Albert district of Saskatchewan. Was a director of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association, 1907-18. Elected to the House of Commons in 1918, as a Liberal Unionist. Re-elected in 1921 as a Progressive. Presbyterian.

DAVIDSON: The Venerable Gilbert Farquhar, M.A., Archdeacon of Regina, Rector St. Paul's Church (Regina). Born London, England, Feb. 4th, 1871, son of Gilbert and Harriet Laura Davidson. Married Marion Jane Sherwood Taylor, July 10th, 1902. Educated at English schools and Trinity College, Toronto. Came to Canada 1889, and lived for two years in Aspdin, Muskoka; studied at Trinity College, Toronto, and while there was in charge of the music at St. Hilda's Church. Curate of St. Anne's, Toronto; 1895-98. Travelling secretary for Trinity College; 1898-99. Fellow and lecturer Trinity College, 1899-1901. Vicar of St. George's, Guelph, Ont., 1901-1907; rector, 1907-18. Rural Dean of Wellington, 190?-1909: Archdeacon of Wellington and Halton, 1911-1918. One of the

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?Governors of Bishop Strachan School, Toronto.? Appointed rector of St. Paul?s Church, Regina, 1918.? Appointed Rural Dean of Regina, 1922.? Member for many years of General and Provincial Synods.? Dean Starr Lecturer at Trinity College, Toronto.? Member of the Council of St. Chad?s College, Regina and hon. Lecturer in Ecclesiastical History.? Member of the Advisory Committee of the Qu?Appelle diocesan School (Girl?s).? Lecturer on various subjects.? Address, St. Paul?s Rectory, Regina.

LANGLEY:? Honourable George.? Son of James and Mary Ann (Barker) Langley.? Born Nov. 10, 1852, at Saffron, Waldon, Essex, England.? Married Ellen Hales and has four sons and one daughter.? Educated at the Saffron Walden Schools.? Came to Canada 1893; was elected to the Legislature in 1905, 1908-1912, 1917.? Called to the Cabinet and allotted the portfolio of Municipal Affairs.? Was also in charge of the Bureau of Public Health.

RAMSLAND: Mrs. Sarah K. M.L.A., Kamsack. Born at Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McEwen. Married M. O. Ramsland in 1906. Was educated at Hutchinson, Minn. and St. Cloud. Came to Canada in 1906 and lived at Buchanan seven years, moving to Kamsack, where Mr. Ramsland was elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1918. On the death of her husband Mrs. Ramsland became the candidate of the Liberal party in the bye-election of 1919 the first woman to be elected to the Saskatchewan House.

BRYANT : Mrs. Mable Myra, president Women's Canadian Club, Regina. Born near Durham, Ont., youngest daughter of Nelson and Annie Jane (Todd) Boyd.? Parents moved to Regina in 1901 attended public schools of Regina; graduated with distinction from Regina Collegiate Institute obtained first class teacher's professional training at Regina Normal

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School. Taught in Portage la Prairie and in Regina. Married James Fraser Bryant in August, 1908. Member Board of Directors of the Y.W.C.A. since its organization, in 1910. Secretary of the Board from 1915 to 1921; active in various departments of Knox Presbyterian Church; president women?s organization of Knox Church, 1920-21. Life member of the Red Cross. Active in Red Cross work during the war. Associate member Women's Musical Club. President Women's Canadian Club 1922-23-24. Recreations, gardening and motoring.? Presbyterian. Address, 3220 Albert Street, Regina.

STAPLEFORD: Mrs. Maude Bunting, B.A., wife of President Stapleford, of Regina College. Born St. Catharines, Ont., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bunting of that city. Married Dr. Stapleford, 1907, and has one son and three daughters. Educated at St. Catharine's Collegiate and Toronto University. Is ex-president Women's University Club; president Local Council of Women; president Provincial Council of Women; ex-pres. Women's Educational Club. Graduate from Victoria College, University of Toronto (honours in modern languages), 1907. Member of the Methodist Church. Address, Regina College.

GRAHAM: William Morris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Western Canada. Born at Ottawa, Ont., January 11th, 1867, a son of James F. Graham and Mary Wright (Morris) Graham, of Ottawa, Ont. Educated at public schools of Winnipeg and Manitoba; College, Winnipeg. Married to Violet Helena Anne Wood, daughter of James H. and Mrs. Wood, of Birtle, Manitoba. Entered the Department of Indian Affairs at Birtle, Man., as clerk, in the year 1885, and has for thirty-nine years been continuously in the Department and has held the various posts of Agent, Inspector and Commissioner. Mr. Graham, by reason of his long experience and his natural ability, must be regarded as an authority on the problem of the Indian in Western

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Canada. Long ago he realized that no longer could the Indian obtain a living by fishing, trapping and hunting, except in an ever-narrowing portion of the North-west; consequently for years the Indian has been taught the rudiments of agriculture and that he must be self-supporting. The task of transforming a race of nomadic hunters into tillers of the soil is a formidable one, and in planning it foresight faithful service and great patience have been most necessary. The problem has been successfully dealt with by this experienced Old-Timer. During the Great War he was responsible for bringing under cultivation under the Greater Production Movement twenty-one thousand acres of raw land, and he almost doubled the acreage under cultivation by the Indians themselves. Under his supervision the Greater Production Movement was continued after the war period until it was possible to transfer the acreage to individual operation. Commissioner Graham is thoroughly acquainted with every phase of life in the West. He travelled the trails before the days of the railway and hotels, and has been actively identified with every phase of colonization and development. He has been identified with the Boy Scout movement from its inception in Saskatchewan, having occupied a position on the Provincial Council. He is an ardent sportsman, and embraces every opportunity to indulge in outdoor life. Clubs Assiniboia and Wascana Country Club. Mrs. Graham has also taken a prominent part in public affairs. During the years 1912 to 1914 she was president of the Western Art Association, and was largely instrumental m the erection of the Treaty Memorial at Fort Qu'Appelle. She was the first president of the Women's Canadian Club at Regina, on organization in 1920. Both locally and provincially she has been most active in Red Cross Work and has held the office of provincial Vice-president. She is also interested greatly m the work of the Junior Red Cross. Religion Church of England. Address, Regina, Sask.

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BROWN: Thomas Dowrick, B.A., K.C., barrister-at-law, Regina, Sask. (Brown, Thomson, McLean, Graham & Brown). Born at Port Hope, Ont., son of John Brown and Elizabeth Jane (Dowrick) Brown, of Cornwall, England. Married Evelyn Roberts, a daughter of John Dab Roberts and Sara (McClung) Roberts, of Cobourg, Ont., in August of 1909. Educated at public schools in Ontario and Manitoba; graduated from Wesley College, Manitoba University, in 1900, with degree of B.A. Articled as student-at-law at Moosomin, to J. T. Brown, now the Honourable Mr. Chief Justice Brown of the King's Bench of Saskatchewan. Called to the bar of the N.W.T. in 1905. Practised at Regina. Became member of the firm of Balfour, Martin, Casey & Brown in 1909. In 1910 formed partnership with Harold F. Thomson, Esq., as Brown and Thomson; firm now known as Brown, Thomson, ,McLean, Graham & Brown. Appointed Director or Prosecutions under the Saskatchewan Temperance Act, 1920. Appointed K.C. in 1915. Was Examiner of Law Society of Saskatchewan, from 1907 to 1913. Editor of the "North-west Territories Law Reports" in 1907; editor "Saskatchewan' Law Report," 1915 1923; Saskatchewan editor of the "Western Weekly Reports" from 1911 to date. Dean of Wetmore Hall, Law Schools of Saskatchewan, at Regina, 1913 to 1923. Is member of the Senate of the University of Saskatchewan. Religion, Methodist; member of the Board of Governors and of the Executive Council of Regina (Methodist) College; member of the Quarterly Board of Management of the Metropolitan Methodist Church. Sports, motoring and golf. Member of Regina Golf Club. Clubs, Assiniboia, Regina; and Wascana Country Club. Address, Regina, Sask.

COLES: William Richard, M.D., C.M., F.R.S.M., physician, Regina, Sask. Born at Milton, Prince Edward Island, on the 24th of March, 1874, a son of Charles Coles and Elizabeth (Crabbe) Coles, of Milton, F.E.I.

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Married Lilla J. Richards, a daughter of William and Elizabeth Richards, of Cape Traverse, P.E.I., and has two daughters. Educated at the public school, P.E.I., and graduated from Trinity College Toronto. Ont. in medicine, in 1901; took post-graduate work in Chicago, 1905; and In London, Eng., 1912-13. Practised medicine at Murray River, P.E.I., until 1903. Came west in the fall of 1903, and practised medicine at Regina ever Since. Has been associated with the military from early youth, when connected with the Garrison Artillery at Charlottetown, P.E.I. Received commission in the C.A.M.C., 1909. In the Great War became medical officer of the 195th Batt., C.E.F., 1916, with which unit he went overseas. Upon the Battalion being broken up in England, he was appointed to No, 11 Canadian Hospital at Shorncliffe and subsequently was on the Staff of No.7 Canadian Stationary Hospital, 4th Field Ambulance, and in 1918 was appointed to No. 11 Imperial Hospital at Rouen. Returned to Canada in 1918, and was detailed for duty at St. Chad's Military Hospital, Regina, with the rank of major: Demobilized in August, 1919. Present rank, Lieutenant-colonel, C.A.M.C., attached to Military District No. 12. Is a member of the United Services Institute and G.W.V.A. Member of the A.F. and A.M. Sports, golf. Member Wascana Country Club. Religion, Church of England. Address, 2430 Victoria

Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan.

BROWN: Evelyn Roberts, wife of Thomas Dowrick Brown, B.A., K.C., of Regina. Born at Cobourg, Ont., daughter of John Dad Roberts and Sara (McClung) Roberts, of Cobourg, Ont., formerly of Cornwall England. Married in August of 1909. Educated at Cobourg, Ont. Mrs. Brown has been prominently identified with community and public service work for many years. Entering the Red Cross as a life member, she at different times had been secretary vice-president and president of the Regina Branch. She has

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been for many years a member of the Executive of the Saskatchewan Division of the Red Cross Society, and is at the present time its vice-president and also chairman of its Standing Committee on Medical and Nursing Services. An important contribution made by this committee to the public welfare is the establishment and supervision in remote parts of the Province of Red Cross hospitals, locally known as "Outposts." For several years has been one of Saskatchewan's representatives on the Central Council of the Red Cross for the Dominion. Was one of the organizers of the Women's Canadian Club in Regina, and held the office of president in 1922, during which year the literary contest was initiated, which took the form of a short story. Laura Goodman Salverson was the successful contestant, her success undoubtedly inspiring her to further efforts, resulting in the publication of "The Viking Heart," now well-known throughout the Dominion. Mrs. Brown is a life member of the Metropolitan Women's Missionary Society and of the Y.W.C.A., of which she was hon. secretary for four years; is also a life member of the Local Council of Women, of which she was the hon. corresponding secretary for four years. She is a member also of the Educational Club, Alexandra Club, Music Club and the Forget Chapter of the I.O.D.E. at Regina. An active sportswoman, following golfing, motoring and skating. Religion, Methodist. Address, 3000 Albert Street, Regina.

PARKER: Reverend Julius Foster Dyke, clerk-in-holy order, Church of England. Born New Romney, Kent, England, May 17th, 1857, son of Reverend Henry Parker and Anne (Mitton) Parker. Married Maude Eliza Phillips at Battleford, 1887 (deceased); Charlotte E. M. Ridgeway, of Guelph, Ont., in 1916,. and has four sons and two daughters. Educated at Maidstone, Kent, England, and King's College, London, England. Came to Battleford in 1882; attached to

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N.W.M.P. Government Telegraph Service, 1884-85; served on General Strang's column during Rebellion, 1885; special constable, N.W.M.P. 1887-89. Took up Indian mission work under late Archdeacon J. A. MacKay, at Nepowewin, 1889-93; Sturgeon Lake Indian Reserve, 1893-95.? Moved to St. Andrews, Halcro, 1895; lay reader in charge; ordained deacon by Bishop Pinkham, 1896, and appointed curate of St. Andrews; Curate St. Leonards and Red Deer Hill. Ordained priest 1898, by Bishop Pinkham, and appointed incumbent of aforenamed places. Appointed vicar of St. George's, Battleford, 1901, and rural dean 1904; one of the examining chaplains 1905, all in the Diocese of Saskatchewan. Became vicar of Oxbow, in Diocese of Qu' Appelle, 1906. Moved to Lumsden, as vicar, 1912, and. rural dean of Lumsden. In 1916 received appointment as rector of St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral, Qu' Appelle, and in 1918 elected rural dean of Qu' Appelle. During forty-two years has travelled all over the West and has been a great friend of the Indians, with whom he has worked for so long. Is a keen rifle shot, curler, golfer and cricketer. Has played first class cricket in England, and has also on several occasions been on the Saskatchewan provincial team. In 1920 he won the 2nd Flight Provincial Amateur Handicap and Veterans' Competition in golf. His father before him was a keen cricketer, and in his day played for the Gentlemen of England and for Cambridge University against Oxford. Address, the Deanery, Qu' Appelle, Sask.

COMBE: The late Lieutenant Robert Grierson. (Victoria Cross). Born Aberdeen, Scotland, 1882, a son of James and Elizabeth (Jardine) Combe. Married Jean Donald, 1909. Educated at Aberdeen Grammar School. After leaving school was apprenticed to a firm of chemists. Came to Canada 1906; farmed for a short while at Virden. Later was dispensing clerk with Pennington's Drug Store, Moosomin; a pioneer'

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of Melville, Sask., where he started a business in partnership with Mr. Moore, the first drug store in the district. Prior to coming to Canada Lieutenant

Combe served in England with the London Fusiliers. He early associated himself with the Militia and joined the 16th Sask. Light Horse. In 1915 he enlisted in the C.E.F., with the 53rd Bn., proceeding overseas in the autumn of 1915; went to France with 27th Bn. saw action in all the battles and was killed at Fresnoy May 3rd, 1917; posthumously awarded the V.C: Gazette, June 27th, 1917:

"Lt. Robert Grierson Combe, late Can. Inf. Bat. For most conspicuous bravery and example. He steadied his company under intense fire, and led them through the enemy barrage, reaching the objective with only five men. With great coolness and courage Lt. Combe proceeded to bomb the enemy and inflicted heavy

casualties.? He collected small groups of men and succeeded in capturing the company objective together with eight prisoners. He repeatedly charged the enemy, driving them before him, and while personally leading his bombers, was killed by a sniper.

?"His conduct inspired all ranks, and it was entirely due to his magnificent courage that the position was secured and held.

? "His fellow officers write ?He was a splendid comrade, a first class officer, and a man of infinite charm, whose cheery outlook on life and sense of honor enriched every topic he touched.' "

? As a citizen of Melville, Lt. Combe holds an equally lasting memory, entering largely into all civic affairs and their betterment. Member of the Council, president of the Board of Trade, and the father of much of its sports; he himself a prominent athlete. When war broke out, hearing the call of duty, he enlisted and was occompanied [sic] overseas by his wife who served as a V.A.D. nurse in Scotland. The publishers of this ?work wish to incorporate this memorial to a gallant citizen of the Province.

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SECORD: The late John, Q.C., Barrister. Born at Brantford, Ont., 1847, a son of Dr. and Mrs. Levi Secord. Married Ida A. Christopher, of Ingersoll, 1875, and had three daughters and two sons. Educated at Upper Canada College and Osgoode Hall. After practising law in Ontario for a number of years, came to Regina in the early spring of 1883. Appointed Town Clerk of Regina that year, which position he held until his death in 1897. During a portion of the time, when many traces of a quasi?crown colony system survived in the Canadian North-west Territories. and prior to the establishment of a complete system of Responsible Government in 1891, Mr. Secord was a member of the Advisory Council of the Lieutenant-Governor. After having been elected for the constituency of South Regina in 1885, he devoted his endeavour as such representative almost exclusively to matters of education and as a pioneer in such matters laid the foundation of the present system. On the 6th of January, 1890, Mr. Secord was appointed by Royal Warrant one of her Majesty's Counsel, learned in the law.

THOMPSON: Lt.-Col. Murray, barrister. Born in Moose Jaw district, March 29th, 1888, son of Robert K. and Susan Lucas (Hopkins) Thompson. Married Lillian P. Scholes, 1915, and has two. sons and a daughter. Educated at the Moose Jaw Collegiate. and Toronto University. After graduation returned and completed law course with Caldwell & Dunn. Called to the bar and formed partnership with Major Torney (Torney & Thompson). Joined C.E.F. February, 1915; gazetted as lieutenant; attached to 46th Batt., proceeded overseas. Captain, July, 1915: won majority on the Somme, 1916; served with 46th until April, 1917; wounded at Vimy Ridge; invalided to England. Reported to unit, 19th Reserve; was appointed. O.C. Saskatchewan Regimental Depot; Chairman of Allocation Board in England, 1918; returned to France,

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July, 1918, in same work. Was appointed staff captain of General Embury's Staff, H.Q. Was on Demobilization Staff in France and returned to Canada 1919; resumed practice. Promoted to Lt.-Col. (Can. Militia), O.C. 12th Bde., Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Col. Thompson has always taken a keen interest in sports and was captain of the Lacrosse Club and a member of the first rugby team while at Varsity; one of the managers of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church his father being its first elder. Col. Thompson's family are ?among Moose Jaw's first pioneers, Mr. Thompson driving an ox team from Brandon to where Moose Jaw now stands. Col. Thompson contested the Moose Jaw constituency in the Provincial election, and was defeated by one vote. He is a Liberal. A member of the Kiwanis and United Service Clubs. Address; Moose Jaw.

TANNER: The late Arthur William (Lieut.-Col., M.D.), O.C. 10th Fld. Ambulance. Born at Watford , Ont., Dec. 15th, 1876, a son of Robert J. and Mrs. Tanner, of Ottawa. Married Flora Blanche Richmond, 1902, and has two sons and three daughters (one deceased). Educated at Ottawa schools and Toronto University; graduated in 1902 and became a brilliant and successful surgeon, practising at Moosomin, Saskatchewan, for many years. In early life and while at college was a keen sportsman; captained the College Rugby Football Team, which won the Canadian Football Championship in 1897; a yachtsman and the holder of many medals won at regattas on Brittania Bay (Ottawa). A member of the Zeta-Psi College Fraternity. Always interested in the welfare of the town, he took an active part in civic affairs; was Mayor of the town, a prominent Mason, and member of the Anglican Church. When the European war broke out, Col. Tanner was one of the first to offer his services, and was gazetted a lieutenant in the C.A.M.C.

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Previous to leaving for the front he acted as A.D.M.S. of Medical Services for M.D. No. 10. Keen, alert and a resourceful soldier, Col. Tanner made rapid strides in his adopted profession, and was sent to England in command of the 10th Fld. Ambulance. After three weeks in England, the ambulance moved to France where, on June 4th, 1916, Col. Tanner succumbed to wounds received in discharge of his duties near Ypres, June 2nd. Col. Tanner is buried in the military cemetery in the Poperinghe Boeschepe Road, about a mile and a half from Ypres. This is a tribute and a memorial to one who, at the call of country, gave his life in her defence, a gallant soldier and a gentleman.

ELLIOTT: The? Honourable William, M.D. Ex-Minister of Agriculture (Government of the N.W.T.) Physician. Born at Mitchell, Perth Co., Ont., 1863, a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott. Educated at Mitchell High School and Toronto University. Taught school in early life at Mitchell and Attwood, Ont. Graduated from Toronto University in 1889 (silver medal for general proficiency). Came west and settled at Wolseley, where he has practised ever since. Elected to the Legislature in 1898, and became a member of the Haultain Government in 1903 (Minister of Agriculture). This he held until the organizing of the Territories into what is now Saskatchewan and Alberta (1905). Remained a member of the Legislature until 1912. Went to England, 1917, as special returning officer, for the Province of Saskatchewan for the counting of soldiers' votes in the Khaki Election of that year. Went to England, 1920, and spent one year in post-graduate work in London and Edinburgh, returning to Wolseley and resuming his practice. Member of the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Member of Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Physician to the Home for Infirm. Conservative. Methodist. Address, Wolseley, Sask.

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PATRICK: James Alexander MacDonald, K.C., president Saskatchewan Bar Association. (Patrick, Doherty & Co.), Barristers. Born Ilderton, Ont., June 19th, 1873, a son of George B. and Alicia Patrick, late of Ilderton, Ont. Married Sadie Pearl Hawkins, Nov. 15th, 1905, and has three sons and three daughters. Educated at London Normal and Collegiate, Regina Normal. Came to Saskatchewan 1896. Taught school for six years; articled in law to the late Lieutenant Governor Brown; called to the bar in 1904 and has practised continuously in Yorkton. Created a K.C., Jan. 1st, 1914. Bencher of Law Society since 1904. Now an ex officio bencher since 1920. Ex-president of the Law Society of Saskatchewan; ex-president of the Yorkton Board of Trade (four terms); Mayor of Yorkton (four terms). Member of the Yorkton Public School Board four years. Governor and Trustee Regina College since its inception. Trustee of the Saskatchewan anti-Tuberculosis League; vice-president Dominion Bar Association; president Saskatchewan Bar Association, 1923-1924. Contested Yorkton constituency, 1917, Conservative interest (defeated). Member of the Masonic Lodge. P.G.M. of the I.O.O.F. Member Yorkton Golf Club. Recreations, big game hunting, breeding and propagating various varieties of deer and wild fowl in private park at Yorkton. Methodist. Address, Yorkton.

NOYES: The Venerable Archdeacon Robert John, B.A., B.D. Born at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, a son of Robert and Mary Banks (Greene) Noyes. Married Mary Rowley in 1872, and has two sons. Educated at the Wolverhampton Grammar School and Dublin University. Comes of old Norman stock. Was ordained at Manchester in 1870, and into full orders in 1871. First curacy at St. Peters, Oldham Road, Manchester (three years), 1870-73. St. Clement Higher Obenshaw, Manchester, 1874-78; incumbent of Christ Church, Southborough, Tunbridge

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We1ls, 1878-81; rector of Fertagh, County Kilkenny, Ireland, 1881-88. In charge of St. Luke's, Badminster, Bristol, 1888-90. Rector of Creggam Armagh, 1890-94. Rector of Killoran, Sligo, 1895-1904. Archdeacon of Achonnry, 1902-04. Vicar of St. Johns, Harborn, Birmingham, 1904-09. Marshal Saskatchewan, 1909-12. Incumbent of Christ Church, Dusseldorf, Germany, 1913-14. War found Archdeacon Noyes in Germany, and it was with great difficulty that he and his wife were enabled to leave the country, all their household effects being confiscated. Returning to Ireland, he was in charge of Lima Vady, County Derry, 1914-16. Returned to Canada and retired. His son, Herbert H. Noyes, served overseas with the 5th Sask. Battalion and was killed in action at Ypres. Archdeacon Noyes is a cousin of the famous English poet and writer, Alfred Noyes. He is a contributor to various religious periodicals. Address, Lloydminster.

MOXON: Arthur, B.A., B.C.L., dean and professor of law, University of Saskatchewan. Born at Rawdon, Hants County, Nova Scotia, 1882, son of Joseph and Margaret E. Moxon. Educated at Dalhousie College, Halifax (B.A.), Oxford University (B.C.L.) Rhodes, Scholar, Nova Scotia, 1906. Professor of Classics, University of Saskatchewan, 1909-1911. Admitted to the bar of Saskatchewan, 1911. Practised law, 1911. 1914, Saskatoon. Assistant manager National Trust Co., Saskatoon office, 1914-19. Professor of law, Saskatchewan University, 1919. Anglican. Address, 675 University Drive, Saskatoon.

MUNDELL: The late Lieutenant David, B.A., barrister- (Mundell & Proctor). Born at Inverness, Scotland, April 11th, 1883, a son of Walter and Margaret Mundell. Married Miss Stella Reany, 1909, and has one son (David) and two daughters. Educated at the public, schools, Brandon Collegiate, Manitoba University. Came to Manitoba in 1886; was articled in

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law to the firm he afterwards was so long associated with, Brown and Wylie, both members of which were subsequently elevated to the bench. After being called to the bar, joined the firm under the company name of Brown, Wylie & Mundell, afterwards Brown, Wylie, Mundell & Proctor. Joined the Canadian Militia, 16th Sask. Light Horse, three years commanding A Troop. On the outbreak of the European war, Mr. Mundell joined the C.E.F. August 5, 1914, with the rank of lieutenant, proceeding overseas with the 5th Saskatchewan Battalion.? Was engaged in the second Battle of Ypres, severely wounded at the Battle of Festubert (dying of wounds in No.1 C.C.S., two days later). Is buried in the Military Cemetery of Choquis. Lieutenant Mundell has been made a bencher of the Law Society and was the youngest man in Saskatchewan to be elevated to that position. Was a member of the Masonic fraternity, a keen sportsman, curler; played cricket and tennis; an ardent lover of horses; a lover of music and a clever amateur. Members of the old 5th Batt. Mess will always recall the nights and mess dinners when Lieutenant Mundell's playing was a feature of the programmes that made the long winter on Salisbury Plain less monotonous. This is a tribute and memorial to a very gallant gentleman, whose memory will long live as an inspiration to the future generations of Moosomin.

MCCALLUM: E. A. McCallum, Hill & Company, Scarth Street, Regina, Sask. In the early days of the present century Regina had few friends. It was the capital of the North-west Territories and a few miles out on the prairie were the headquarters barracks of the Mounted Police, but that was about all. The mud of its streets, which clung like glue to wagon wheels and human members, was a curse; its patent fecundity was not yet realized; sanitation there was none; even the water was a scourge to unaccustomed drinkers, and there was a typhoid epidemic each fall.

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The C.P.R. was featuring Moose Jaw, forty miles to the westward, at the expense of the capital, and the members of the Legislature who hailed from more favored locations made periodic attempts to move the seat of Government to some more desirable spot. Regina had a bad name and a curse seemed to rest upon it. It had few friends, and in the main they were but feeble apologists, and yet there was one young man who dreamed a .glowing vision of the future of this slough of despond and he had the faith that goes with works. E. A. McCallum had been studying law in the office of the late T. C. Johnstone, but a sharp attack of sickness had sent him for a considerable period to the little frame building that was dignified by the name bf "Cottage Hospital." When convalescent he found that most of his sayings had been consumed, and he would have to break his law studies to seek some more remunerative employment. He accordingly opened a small office in one of the weather-boarded shacks that then disfigured Scarth Street, and made shift to do a small brokerage and insurance business. Clients did not come along very briskly and he had, plenty of time for contemplation. He had sound judgement and keen intelligence and, not having been very long in the West, was not handicapped by the muddy rut in which his neighbours had become mired.

The first rush to the Saskatchewan valley was on. The lure of cheap and fertile land to be had almost for the taking was drawing thousands of the best class of agricultural immigrants from the Middle Western States, Ontario, and the Maritime Provinces. Northern Europe was sending out whole communities of sturdy peasants. A great English colony was establishing itself not far from the North Saskatchewan River and work on the construction of lines of railways to serve these newcomers was proceeding apace. Great stretches of the virgin prairie were being brought under cultivation, and the work of transformation was on. To the eyes of many of the old residents, long dulled by

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deferred hope, the signs were unreal, but they were plain to this eastern land. It seemed to him that this great movement could mean only one thing. Each train that paused at the little old erection that served as a station was crammed to capacity with newcomers, their wives and families. On every available side-track freight cars laden with live stock and settlers effects were being shunted about. The stores began to do a capacity trade, and sleeping room at the hotels was at a premium, and surely, he thought, here were all the elements of a coming boom, and still property was very cheap. City lots that had been bought twenty years before had dwindled in value until they were abandoned for taxes. Real estate had no value; no one wanted it. Mr. McCallum had his ear to the ground and was certain he heard the premonitory rumblings of a great movement. He tried to interest local capital, but he was treated with a scornful pity. He was determined to acquire property. He went to G. T. Marsh, who at that time was the agent who represented the Townsite Trustees, an, organization which controlled the interest of the C.P.R. and the Government in the Regina townsite, and made a proposition to purchase some forty blocks, many of which were situated within a few blocks of the centre of the city. The price asked for these blocks was in the neighbourhood of $200, and they each contained forty twenty-five foot lots or twenty fifty-foot ones, and the terms of payment were easy and extended. But Mr. McCallum had no money, and even then the movement was beginning. He carefully perused the contract Mr. Marsh handed him; then, placing his finger on an essential clause, he insisted that it be radically changed before he made this payment. As he had foreseen, Mr. Marsh declared he had no authority to make this change, and it would have to be submitted to the head office at Montreal. To this Mr. McCallum agreed, making the stipulation that the property was to be held for him in the meantime, and of course the change was not agreed upon; but

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it gave Mr. McCallum the necessary time. Values were rising and he made some provisional sales which brought in some cash. A little money was obtained from some relatives, and when the contracts came back from Montreal he was ready with the payments. When the boom was in full swing the property so acquired was worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Shortly afterwards he formed a partnership with his brother Edgar McCallum and W. H. A. Hill, and the firm of McCallum, Hill & Co., which has been a household word in Regina for more than twenty years, came into being. The fruits of the first investment enabled them, to extend their operations and acquire more property, selling their closer-in holdings and taking the proceeds to buy more extensively farther out. The first acreage they acquired was a, portion of a farm immediately to the south of the city, which was purchased from G. T. Marsh for a price in those days of cheap lands. They named it Wascana Park, subdivided it, and it sold rapidly.

In 1905, by a vote of the Legislature, the capital of the new Province was established in Regina, and it was apparent that grounds would be required for the site of the Parliament Buildings. The choice of location was limited, and McCallum, Hill & Co. were determined -to keep up their reputation of being in advance of any real estate movement. They accordingly bought from R. Sinton a section of land on the hill immediately south of the Wascana Creek, in what was

Certainly the most desirable location available. In order to shut off any possible competition, they bought a place known as the Kline Farm, immediately to the westward of the first purchase and consisting of a little over, a thousand acres, from the local firm of Gray and Hamilton, and a Minneapolis capitalist named Gates. They also bought land to the south from D. D. McLeod, of Regina. There were not wanting prophets in Regina who foretold disaster. The operations were the largest in real estate that had

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yet been carried on. These three young men had acquired a great quantity of property and their commitments were enough to daunt the boldest speculator. Yet their judgment was quickly vindicated. The Provincial Government, not finding any other position available, paid what was then a handsome figure for a portion of the Sinton property. The Kline farm was plotted out in lots, named "Lakeview." Buildings began to be erected. There was a brisk commerce in lots, values doubled overnight, and it was not long until Lakeview was the best residential suburb of Regina. After engaging in many real estate transactions and contributing in no small degree to the upbuilding of Regina, Mr. McCallum and his partners erected on their property, at the corner of Twelfth Avenue and Scarth Street, one of the finest office buildings in the West, on the ground floor of which they have their offices. It is ten stories in height, 125x75, and is equipped with every modern convenience.

E. A. McCallum, who has thus seen the reality of the vision he dreamed twenty years ago, is of the stock of the Scottish Highlands, which has given so many good citizens to Canada. His grandfather, Archibald McCallum, sailed from Inverary in Argyleshire to Canada, more than one hundred years ago, and took up land in the Ottawa valley between Ottawa and Montreal. He was of the pure Celtic
race and Gaelic. He did not acquire English until after his arrival in Canada. E. A. McCallum was born on his father's farm, at Cumberland, in 1869, the son of Donald McCallum and his wife, Jane McCaffrey. After attending public school he took a teacher's certificate and taught for two years at Spittsville, Ontario. He later attended high school at Vankleek Hill, where he took his second-class certificate. He thence came to Regina and went to farm work with Cooney Brothers at Wascana. He taught school for a few month IS at the Forest School, some miles southwest of Lumsden. In 1898 he entered the office of the late Hon. Mr.

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Justice Johnstone, as an articled law clerk. His real estate activities, however, were not compatible with the study of law and although he kept his articles for four years, he abandoned the profession. In 1904 he married Miss Potter, of Vankleek Hill (deceased), and has one son and one daughter. In 1912 he went through the experience of the cyclone and only by the greatest good fortune escaped serious injury. As it was, his house was destroyed and he and both his children were bruised and shaken.

??? In addition to being the head of McCallum, Hill & Co., he is connected with several other enterprises, and, is president of the Saskatchewan Guarantee and Fidelity Company, which was organized in 1908 to do a general bonding business. He has for many years been a member of the Executive of the Regina' Exhibition Association, and had also long been the representative of the Regina Board of Trade to the Trades, and Labor Council.

?? During the war he served on many committees which dealt with war conditions. Despite a physical infirmity, he made some strenuous efforts to go overseas, but was rejected on account of physical disability.

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MACPHERSON: Major Murdock Alexander, M.A., LL.B., barrister. Born at Grand Ance, Cape Breton, N.S., April 16th, 1891, son of Alexander and Margaret, (Campbell) MacPherson. Married Iowa Briggs, 1915, and has two sons. Educated at Richmond Academy, Pictou Academy and Dalhousie University. Taught school in Cape Breton. Taught in the Maritime Business College. Articled to Hector, McInnis, Fulton & Kenny. Came to Saskatchewan in 1913 (Swift Current). Partnership Buckles, Donald & MacPherson.? Enlisted, 1915, C.E.F., 68th Battalion. Was also with 128, 209th (lieutenant); France, 1916 (reverted) ; 10th

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Battalion. Saw service at Vimy Ridge, Arleux. Wounded April, 1917. Invalided to England, Canada; discharged 1918. Resumed practice at Swift Current. Opened present practice in Regina, 1921. Contested Regina constituency 1921, Conservative interest, against Hon. Wm. Motherwell and Dr. McLean (defeated). Ex-president G.W.V.A.; first vice-president Saskatchewan Command, G.W.V.A. Solicitor for the Soldier Settlement Board. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Regina.

McDONALD: D. H., banker, Fort Qu' Appelle. Comes of an old Hudson's Bay Co. family. His-father, Archibald McDonald, was a native-born Scotchman who rose high in the service of the company, and was at one time its oldest commissioned officer. He held undisputed sway over the great region of what is now known as Central Saskatchewan. His son, Mr. D. H. McDonald, early became a private banker at Fort Qu' Appelle, farms on a large scale, was one of the prime movers in the Saskatchewan Valley Land Co., has been interested in politics for many years, member for the Qu'Appelle constituency, was at one time, Leader of the Opposition, is one of the directors of the Western Colonization scheme, is interested in the history of the West and has a large library of matters relative to the North-west, which is perhaps the best of its nature in the country.

JOHNSON: Evelyn Madill, wife of Lorne Johnson, born at Vroomanton, Ontario, a daughter of James L. Vrooman and Margaret Madill. Married April 18th, 1916. Graduate of the Toronto Conservatory School of Expression in 1912 and post-graduate in 1913 (A.T.C.M.) Taught expression, public speaking and physical culture in Brandon College, Toronto Conservatory and Presbyterian Deaconess Training Home,. specializing in recitals in Canadian literature and Ibsen dramas. Formerly a member of the Canadian

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Literature Club, Toronto, and the Women's Art Association, Toronto; and the U.E. Loyalist Association. A present member of the executive of the Educational Club and the Red Cross, Regina. Regent of the Forget Chapter, I.O.D.E., 1920-22; honorary regent, 1923-24; corresponding secretary of the L.C.W., Regina, 1920; financial correspondent, 1921; first vice-president, 192224; member of the Art Committee; convener of Everywoman Fund of Provincial Council of Women, whereby $50,000 was raised to provide treatment for destitute tubercular mothers. Member of Women's Canadian Club, Wascana Country Club. Recreations, golf and horticulture. Religion, Protestant. Address, 2159 Scarth St., Regina. .

HEARN: Lieut.-Colonel. John Harvey, B.A., LL.B., barrister and solicitor. Born at Sydney, N.S., 1882, son of Jas. H. and Elizabeth (Miller) Hearn. Married Sarah Henrietty 1914, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at Sydney Academy, St. Francis Xavier University, Dalhousie University. Irish stock. Family in Canada many generations, originally from, Waterford, Ireland. Colonel Hearn's father was prominent K.C. of Sydney, N.S. Articled to Humphrey Mellish (now Judge Mellish); was called to the N.S. bar in 1908, came west and was called to the Saskatchewan bar. Started practice at Wadena and has practised 1Jhere continuously, Contested Humboldt constituency in Federal election of 1911, against Dr. Neely, and was defeated. Contested Wadena constituency for the Provincial House and was defeated by small vote. Joined C.E.F. Nov., 1915; organized Wadena independent company of infantry, Feb., 1916. Appointed colonel with authority to raise 214th battalion which he did, taking it to England, 1917. When battalion broke up, returned to Canada and resumed practice. Mayor of Wadena, 1912-13-18. Solicitor for the town of Wadena, rural municipalities of Lake View Lake Side, Kelvington, Sasman, Canadian Bank of

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Commerce. Member of the Saskatchewan Law Association. Catholic. Conservative. Now practising in Saskatoon, Sask.

GORRELL: Arthur Stirling, M.D.C.M., physician. Specialist eye, ear, nose and throat diseases. Born? Farrans' Point, Ont., Nov. 18th, 1869, son of George Taylor and Katherine (Fulton) Gorrell. Married Ethel J. Cherry, Oct. 26th, 1898, and has three sons and one daughter. Educated at Brockville Collegiate Institute and McGill University. Past County Master, Loyal Orange, Lodge, county of Carleton, Ont. Past District Deputy Grand Master, A.F. and A.M., Ottawa District. Grand First Principal, Grand Chapter Canada, R.A.M.; Grand Master, A.F. and A.M., Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. Lieut-Col. R.A.M.C. (Retired). 1st A.D.M.S., Mil. Dist. No. 12. Past President Medical Staff, Regina General Hospital and Regina Grey Nun's Hospital. An Anglican. Address, 2303 Cornwall St., Regina.

GREENE: Mrs. S. A., regent of the Moose Jaw Daughters of the Empire, and ex-secretary of Canadian Patriotic Fund. Born at Goderich, Ont., a daughter of Roland and Jane (Morris) Williams. Father came to Canada from Kingston, Jamaica. Grandfather was Mr. Justice Williams, of the court of Middlesex County, England. Married W.. H. Greene, and has one son, W. Harvey Greene, Engineer, Moose Jaw. Comes of pioneer stock. Father was one of the original settlers in Huron County, Ont., coming there from the West Indies.? Mrs. Greene was married and lived in Toronto. Coming west, in 1911, to Moose Jaw, at the outbreak of the war she took a keen interest in all war work, and as a member of the LO.D.E. was, in any movement for its advancement. In 1916 was appointed secretary, Moose Jaw Patriotic Fund, and its administration. To this she brought much executive ability, and a large number of cases have been

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adjusted and much money disbursed: Her administration has given satisfaction both to the Head Executive Board of the Fund and to the soldiers and dependents
benefited. Mrs. Greene was elected vice regent, Moose Jaw Chapter, I.O.D.E., in 1916, and regent, 1917, a position she has filled continuously ever since. She is secretary of the Y.W.C.A. Board; one of the committee on the Beauleau Home for fallen girls, and is a member of the joint committee for joint welfare work. In these she is deeply interested and gives of her time freely in their behalf. Mrs. Greene's husband served overseas during the war with the Royal Engineers. She is a life member of Moose Jaw Chapter, I.O.D.E. One of the National Councillors, I.O.D.E., and second vice-president, Provincial Chapter. Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

CLEMESHA: Frederick Chapman, architect and sculptor (Clemesha & Portnall),. Born Preston, England, Aug. 3rd, 1876, son of Alfred Clemesha Esq.,

J. P. and Laura Wesley Leighton, of Buzzard, Bucks, Eng. Married Isabel Bernice Riddell, of Preston, Aug. 4th, 1914, and has two sons. Educated at the Friend's School, Bootham, Yorkshire. Was several years on tea estates in Ceylon. Ranched three years in the Argentine Republic. Came to Canada 1901, and worked on Western ranches for two years. Came to Regina 1903, and was successful in several large architectural competitions, including the Battlefield Memorial. Joined 46th Battalion, Canadian infantry, as lieutenant (1915); continuous service until Armistice (wounded). Member Assiniboia Club, Regina; Union Club, Brussels. Recreations, swimming, sailing, music. Has travelled in India and the East. Member of the Society of Friends. Address, Regina.

BALL: Augustus H., M.A., LL.B., Deputy Minister of Education for Saskatchewan. Educated Haberdashers' School, London, England; University of

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Manitoba. Came to Winnipeg, Man., 1890; law student with Munsen & Allan; lecturer in classics, Manitoba College, 1896-97. Taught school near Qu' Appelle 1897. Principal Maple Creek School, 1898-1901. Principal Moose Jaw, 1901-1903.
Appointed inspector of schools with headquarters at Yorkton, 1903. Appointed. assistant - principal Regina Normal School, 1911. Appointed Deputy Minister of Education, 1912. Appointed Provincial Commissioner Boy Scouts, 1915. Lieutenant 249th O.S. Batt., 1916; captain, 1917.? Returned from overseas 1918. Organized Schools' Patriotic Fund; Belgian Relief Fund for Children and Schools Red Cross Fund. Decorated with the Order of the Silver Wolf, 1921, for services to Boy Scout movement. Chairman Commission for the Education of Soldiers' Dependent Children. Chairman Junior Red Cross Committee. Presbyterian. Residence, 2237 Retallack St. Regina, Sask.

AULD: Francis Hedley, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Provincial Government of Saskatchewan. Born Covehead, P.E.I, June 14th, 1881, a son of David Higgins and Elizabeth (Cairns) Auld. Married Elizabeth - Smith. July 5th, 1911. Three children. Educated Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, P.E.I. Secretary of Statistics, Saskatchewan Government, 1907; Director of Agricultural Extension, University of Saskatchewan, 1910-1912. Deputy Minister of Agric culture for Saskatchewan, 1915; vice-president Western Canada Live Stock Union; president of the Rotary Club of Regina, 1922. Presbyterian. Address, 2830 Retallack St., Regina.

PATRICK: Thomas Alfred, M.D., physician and surgeon. Born township of London, Middlesex county, Ont., Dec. 23rd, 1864, a son of George B. and Alice S. (Hobbs): Patrick. Married Marion Griffith Byron, 1890, and has one son and three daughters, all graduates of Canadian universities. Dr. Patrick was edu-

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cated at Strathroy Collegiate and Western University of London. The Patrick family came to Canada from Ayrshire, Scotland. Dr. Patrick practised in Michigan, U.S., 1888; in N.W.T. and Saskatchewan since 1899. Contested Wallace constituency in 1891; elected by acclamation, 1897-99-1903, the latter terms for the constituency of Yorkton. Defeated in 1904 in the Dominion election for Yorkton; vice-president Canadian Medical Association, 1903-04; member Senate .of University of Saskatchewan, 1913; president Canadian: Club; --- director Enterprise Ptg. Co. Dr. Patrick is proud of the fact that his children are all graduates of Canada schools-Miss Mabel Patrick, B.A., M.A., hon. graduate Toronto University, now head of the Household Science and Economics, Saskatchewan University; Miss Edith Patrick, M.A., of Columbia University, New York, him. graduate, Toronto, is with the Dept. of Household Science, University of Alberta. He is a Progressive in politics. A Mason. Recreation, big game hunting.

ANDERSON: Percy M., K.C., barrister and solicitor (Anderson, Bayne & Co.) Born at Paisley, Ont., 1878. Graduated from Queen's University with honours (honour course in political science and history). Articled to Aikens & Robson, barristers, of Winnipeg. (Sir James Aikens and Hugh Robson, Deputy Attor. -General of the N.W.T.) Mr. Anderson came to. Regina in 1912, and joined the firm of MacKenzie, Brown & Co., afterwards forming a partnership of his own. From being a member of the junior bar only a few years ago, he has become one of the leading members of the profession, and has appeared with conspicuous success before the Privy Council.

?? During the war, when the Saskatchewan Government were constrained to raise additional revenue, the Hudson's Bay Company put up a strenuous fight against a surtax being levied on their large land hold-

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ings in the Province. The corporation contended that under the terms of their grant from the Crown they were exempt from paying exceptional taxes, and they contended that the surtax came under that designation. Mr. Anderson appeared for the Provincial Government and won in the local courts. The case was carried to the Privy Council, and Mr. Anderson was associated with Frank Russell, K.C., the son of the famous jurist, the late Lord Russell, of Killowen. He has on other occasions appeared with success before the Privy Council, and on one occasion sat in on four cases with the Hon. Joseph Martin. Since 1914 he has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada almost every year. He has been president of the Regina Board of Trade and of the Kiwanis Club. He is a member of the Assiniboia Club and of the Masonic fraternity, besides serving on many committees engaged in useful public work.

RANKIN: Lt.-Colonel James Sabiston, D.S.O., barrister, Regina. Born at Liberton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, a son of Alexander and Elizabeth. (Nimmo) Rankin. Married Miss Winnifred Styles in 1923, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Styles, of Regina. Educated at Glasgow High School and Glasgow University. Admitted to the bar as a solicitor, 1905; commissioned 8th Highland light infantry (T.F.) 1908. Admitted barrister at law, Saskatchewan, 1914; attached to the C.E.F., 1915, and appointed as captain with 46th (S. Sask.) battalion. Served continuously with this unit overseas during the European war. Promoted major and Lt.-colonel in the field, commanding his unit on returning to Canada for demobilization. Awarded D.S.O., 1917 (28th Batt.) Bar to D.S.O, 1918; in temporary command of 75th battalion at time of Armistice. Commands 1st battalion, South Sask. rgt. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Member Assiniboia Club, Regina. Address, Regina, Sask.

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STORER: Mrs. Effie Laurie, journalist; Moose Jaw Daily Times. Daughter of Patrick Gamey and Mary (Carney) Laurie. Married John Henry Storer, originally of the North-west Mounted Police. Killed in action, France. Educated at the Winnipeg schools, Mrs. Storer rightly belongs to the pioneer period of? the North-west. Her father was the founder of the first paper in the Territories. Driving to Battleford, 650 miles, he founded the Battleford Herald in 1882. This trip was made in midwinter with pony and jumper, and took fifty days. This paper still survives and is still in the family, edited by Mrs. Storer's brother, Major Richard Laurie. Mrs. Storer was married at Battleford in 1889. Her husband, one of the original members of the R.N.W.M.P, carried dispatches in the Riel Rebellion, Battleford to Swift Current; promoted to sergeant. At the outbreak of the Great War enlisted Aug. 4th, 1914. Was a member of the 22nd light horse, recruited the 9th C.M.R.'s at Battleford and proceeded overseas Nov., 1915. France, June, 1916. Saw continuous service until March 5th, 1917. Was killed in action in a night trench raid and is buried at Come. Mrs. Storer has been in journalistic work for many years, in Battleford, in Regina (Post) and Moose Jaw (Times), being the editor of the society column for that paper. She has much historic and romantic material of the Old West which she hopes ere long to get in shape for publication. She is a charter member of the I.O.D.E. and the Canadian Women's Press, Club: Address, Moose Jaw Times.

WHITMORE: The late J. A., postmaster and pioneer. When the late J. A. Whitmore died in Regina, in 1904, the Government not only lost an able and efficient official, but Canada lost a citizen whose fine character, sterling rectitude and constructive abilities had written him a high place amongst the makers of the West. He belonged to one of those families which, originat-

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ing in England, settled in pro-revolutionary times in the Americl1n Colonies, and having "learned from their wistful mothers to call Old England home," they could not follow their fellow colonists in rebellion against the Crown which they had been brought up to revere. On the establishment of the United States they abandoned their own personal interests and came to Canada, where they formed an aristocracy of elements so pure that it was almost ideal. It was founded on honest pride of race, family achievement, rectitude of life, and on high ideals of public service.

? The Whitmore family originated in the English Midlands, but the ancestors of the subject of this sketch emigrated to what is now the State of New Jersey, long before the revolt of the thirteen colonies. In colonial days they were prominent in the public service, and one member of the family scaled the heights of Quebec with Wolfe, and on that long-gone historic day saw the flag of Britain displace the royal standard of France over a Canadian territory so vast that no man knew its uttermost confines. During the revolutionary wars the Whitmores, true to their loyal principles, refused to join the Continental army, as the forces of the rebellious colonies were called. When hostilities were over they remained quietly in the family homestead in the Mohawk Valley, giving offence to none. But a surge of animosity, engendered by the teaching of Thomas Jefferson and others of his school, against all the older forms of government, swept through the country. All those who were known to have been British in their sympathies were classed as Tories and subjected to persecution and outrage. At the close of hostilities bands of masterless men, who had fought as irregulars during the war, often joined with the Indians and, lurking in the forest, when occasion offered descended upon unprotected settlers leaving behind them a trail of murder and rapine. It was not unnatural that these miscreants should single out for their attacks those whose loyalty

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to their Mother Country had earned for them the stigma of "Tory." Thus befell the Whitmore tragedy. Peter Whitmore, with his wife and his young family, which consisted of a son growing into manhood, a younger boy, three daughters and a baby, was living in peace on the family homestead in the Mohawk Valley. A white ruffian, named O'Sullivan, who had been a general in the American army, had gathered together a band of lawless men, which, augmented by Onieda and Delaware Indians, swept down the valley with the avowed intention of pillaging the settlers of British sympathies. During the course of this foray a party of Indians, under a Chief named Decaignee, beset the Whitmore home. The family had observed painted savages lurking in the woods, but, believing them to be British Indians, were not alarmed. A party, however, approached the house, entered, and although hospitably received, commenced to ransack the place and insult the occupants. The young son, John, resented this conduct and was struck by a white ruffian with the Indians. He resisted and was set upon. His father interfered and a massacre commenced. The father, mother and eldest son were despatched with tomahawks, the place fired, and the marauders retired to the forest, taking the boy John Whitmore, his three sisters, and the baby with them as captives. The Indian who carried the baby, fearing that its cries might attract the attention of possible pursuers, dashed its brains out against a tree, and threw its body aside. John Whitmore was adopted by a kindly Indian woman and he remained in the tribe for many years. His ears and nose were pierced in the Indian fashion and until the day of his death he carried upon his body the scars which bore witness to the ordeal incidental to the making of an Indian warrior, through which he had passed. At the expiry of several years, when the vigilance of his captors was relaxed, he escaped and succeeded in making his way to Canada, where he was awarded the grant the Crown gave to the

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U. E. Loyalists in the Niagara Peninsula. He was a man of conscience and rectitude, but time never effaced the horrors of the massacre, and many years afterwards he made up his mind, that it would be an act of justice to kill the Indian Chief who had been responsible for the death of his parents. Accordingly, providing himself with the long rifle of the frontiersman of the period, Mr. Whitmore journeyed back to the Indian country and lay in ambush beside the path that was to be traversed by the Chief. Long he waited, but, warned perhaps by some subtle Indian sense of impending danger, Decaignee tarried in his coming and Mr. Whitmore began to ponder upon the act he contemplated. Misgivings assailed him that to kill a man from ambush was descending to the tactics of the Indians, and shouldering his weapon he hurried from the spot, leaving his vengeance to the hand of God.

??? During the war of 1812 Mr. Whitmore took an active part on the British side. He was captured by American soldiers and whilst confined a prisoner in Fort Niagara met Decaignee, who expressed sorrow and contrition for his share in the massacre. John Whitmore lived to a grand old age on the homestead he had established on his land near Niagara. Seventy years after the tragedy he had news of one of his sisters, who had escaped from the Indians and had married a well-to-do white man in one of the New England States. He went to see her, and found her, although more than eighty years of age, in full possession of her health and faculties. Affecting must have been the meeting between the brother and sister who had parted for so long and under such tragic circumstances. The John Whitmore who figured in these adventures was the grandfather of J. A. Whitmore, the subject of this sketch, who was born on the family homestead, four miles from Niagara, in 1840. It is notable that this place which had been built upon and improved by the various generations of Whit-

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mores is still in the hands of members of the family.? At the age of fourteen he was bound apprentice to the dry goods trade, a fashion of those thorough-going days that obtained real efficiency, and after completing his indentures went into business for himself. He prospered, and during the construction of the Welland Canal he operated four stores to serve the people engaged in this important undertaking. In 1869 he married Miss Mary Ramsey, a daughter of one of the civil engineers employed on the canal, who was afterwards the superintendent. Four children were born whilst the Whitmores remained in Ontario; three sons, Frank, Albert E. and George, and one daughter, Annie. Mr. Whitmore took a keen interest in public life, and during the campaign of 1878 Was a strong supporter of Nicholas Flood Davin, who was making his first appearance in Canadian public life. Mr. Davin was making a strong attack on the Liberal citadel of East Haldimand, which had long been held by Andrew Thompson. He was not successful, but he greatly reduced the large Liberal majority which had grown habitual in that constituency. The friendship formed at that time between Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Davin was continued until the tragic death of the latter in 1901. In 1883 Mr. Whitmore was appointed postmaster of the town of Moose Jaw, and coming west with his family opened the office there on May 23rd

of the same year. In those days Moose Jaw had the usual disadvantages of a frontier town. It was the gateway of the ranching country; the C.P.R. had established a divisional point; and it was the headquarters of a considerable band of Sioux Indians who, under the Great Medicine Chief, Sitting Bull, had taken refuge in Canada after the defeat of Custer at the Little Big Horn. Practically the only domestic help to be had in Moose Jaw in those days was obtained from the Indians, and the young Whitmores obtained a knowledge of the Sioux language which they have been able to utilize on occasion during later

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years. The work of organizing the post office and mail work at Moose Jaw was so efficiently carried out that when the Regina post office became vacant through the death of the late Joseph Irvine, it was inevitable that Mr. Whitmore should get the appointment. Accordingly, in December, 1888, he took charge of the most important office in the North-west. It was no sinecure. The country was new, distances vast and even the outlying settlers had to be served. There was not a single office between Regina and Saskatoon. Off to the north-east and north-west were the little offices of Craven, Carsdale, Wascana, Pengarth, Marieton and Strassbourg, but they really were only rural agencies for the distribution of mail, and all the real work was done at the Regina office. And splendidly was it accomplished. Mr. Whitmore knew every one in the widely spaced territory, and his devotion to duty, his executive ability, and his fine, sterling rectitude of character, made him an outstanding figure in the community. He was ably assisted by his sons, and the work of the office proceeded efficiently and smoothly.

As a young man Mr. Whitmore took an active interest in all field sports-an interest which never abated until the day of his death-and was at one time a noted equestrian. He loved horses and always had a fine driver or saddle horse in his stable. He was always a votary of the breech-loader, and whenever he could spare time from the exacting duties of his office, the fall days would find him afield with dog and gun. In the early days in Ontario he took an interest in militia matters and saw active service during the Fenian Raid, serving with the Lincoln Militia. He was in charge of the detachment that took the Fenian General from Fort Erie to Brantford jail. The U.E. Loyalist families who were established on the Niagara Peninsula were notable in the records of Canada. The Secords were neighbours. The Servos family, which

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had lived a story of Indian wars and rapine similar to that of the Whitmores, were connections; and William Kirby, whose services as a chronicler have only been exceeded by Francis Parkman, and whose "Golden Dog" will always remain a great-if not the greatest Canadian classic, was a near relation. The Whitmores were reared in an atmosphere where loyalty was like religion, and where the old-fashioned designation of gentleman reached its truest significance.

J. A. Whitmore died in Regina, very suddenly, in 1904, and he left a name behind him that ranks high amongst the pioneers, and is well worthy of the line of splendid people from which he came. His three sons are carrying on the traditions of their line. Their work is too well known and too contemporary to require more than the briefest epitome here. Indeed, it requires a separate article, for it deals with different conditions and is of a different nature.

They are amongst the most constructive citizens of the new West. Frank, the eldest, was long his father's right hand in the post office, and time and again, when ?r. Whitmore suffered from attacks of ill health, he broke his medical studies to take some of the burden of a large and growing business off his father's shoulders. He eventually graduated in medicine, but owing to the expanding business interests of hi,; brothers and himself he has never engaged in private practice. During the war he was very active in recruiting work, and went overseas as second in command of the 152nd Battalion, under Colonel Nelles, another member of a well-known U.E. Loyalist family. Unfortunately, however he suffered a severe accident during military maneuvres in Canada, the results of which forced him to return home, where he passed a considerable time in hospital, and incapacitated him from engaging in any business for many months.

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his kindred, he was very popular with his neighbours, and at their solicitation entered the lists in a contest for a seat in the Legislature against the invincible J. A. Calder, then a member of the Provincial Cabinet. Political wiseacres wagged their heads at this stripling coming up against Goliath. But Mr. Whitmore came out of the conflict with Mr. Calder's scalp at his belt. He did useful work in the Legislature and would surely have been opposition leader, with an excellent possibility of the premiership, had not a severe attack of sickness forced him out of the political field for the time.

?? George Whitmore, the youngest of the three brothers, has devoted himself most assiduously to business and has developed a remarkable executive gift which was utilized for the benefit of his country during the war, when, with the rank of major, he acted in various responsible military capacities at Canadian Military Headquarters in London. His work attracted the attention of Lord Beaverbrook, who had him attached to his own staff. Whilst acting as Canadian embarkation officer, he did splendid service, and many a Western soldier serving overseas has occasion to thank Major Whitmore for many a kind office.

?? Early in the present century when these three brothers were only young men, they formed a combination that, starting well, has continued and grown in strength and stability until the present day. They acquired an extensive coal business in Regina and shortly afterwards obtained the general agency for the output of the C.P.R. mines, and prospered exceedingly. Since then they have become engaged in all sorts of constructive enterprises. They acquired property and built modern buildings; they farmed and ranched; they established the Regina Steam Laundry; and are interested in other similar enterprises. They also operate an up-to-date pharmacy. It would be impossible to give even an outline of the activities of Messrs. Whitmore Bros. in this sketch, nor it is our

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purpose. They represent the best sound conservative and aggressive business element of Saskatchewan. They have a fine family tradition behind them, and no history of the Province can be written without taking them into important consideration. They are worthy citizens.

SEYMOUR: Maurice MacDonald, M.D., Commissioner of Public Health, Government of Saskatchewan. Born in Goderich, Ont., 1857. Dr. Seymour comes from a military family in which public service has always been a high tradition. His father, Captain, Maurice Bain Seymour, on resigning his commission in the British army, left an honourable record of splendid service behind him. His mother was a daughter of Major Donald MacDonald, of the famous Glencoe branch of that clan, who was a veteran of Waterloo and was presented with a sword of honour for his exploits on that famous field. Dr. Seymour was educated at Sandwich College and McGill University Montreal graduating in medicine in 1879. Came to Winnipeg in 1881 and practised for two years. Dr. Seymour saw service In the Riel rebellion and was surgeon with the 95th Battalion throughout the rising. Practised for some years at Fort Qu' Appelle, and was president of the Medical Council of the North-west Territories for several years. Came to Regina, 1904. Organized the Saskatchewan Medical Association in 1906. Was a prime mover in the Anti-Tuberculosis League through whose movement the splendid sanitarium at Fort Qu'Appelle was made possible. In 1906 was appointed First Commissioner of Public Health for the province. Under his efficient direction the sanitation and health of the urban centres of the Province have gradually been improved and given Saskatchewan a foremost position among the Provinces of the Dominion. Educational campaigns have been inaugurated and instruction in the elements of hygiene has been given to the remote localities.? Dr. Seymour's Department

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has been active in its fight against venereal disease. Free clinics have been established, and to-day there are six free dispensaries in the Province where examination and treatment may be received for venereal disease. In 1920 the fellowship of the Royal English Health Institute was conferred upon Dr. Seymour.

?? He is a past president of the Canadian Public Health Association; one of the governors and vice presidents of the American Public Health Association. Dr. Seymour's whole life in the N.W.T. and what is now Saskatchewan, has been a constructive one for the benefit of the country at large.

MILLS: Major. Richard Burkitt, M.C., LL.B., barrister (Panton & Mills), North Battleford. Born at Little Current, Ont., 1892, son of Watson J. and Christina (Watson) Mills. Educated at Little Current public school, Owen Sound Collegiate, Stratford Collegiate, University of Saskatchewan (LL.B:) Major Mills came west in 1909, and worked at clerical work, joined the C.E.F., 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse, August 14th 1914. Valcartier, drafted to 6th Fort Garrys, 2nd Infantry Brigade Fort Garry Horse, Canadian Cavalry Depot, France, February, 1916, Canadian Cavalry Brigade, attached to Imperials, Somme, Bapaume trench, Ypres front, St. Quentin, Cambrai, Nov. 20th, when Lord Byng made advance, was in the counter attack, Nov. 30th., Wounded at St. Quentin; was in retreat of the 5th Army, Moreil Wood 29th March; Rifle Wood, April 1st. Awarded military cross. Was in the "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras. Wounded at La Cateau, Oct. 9th. Invalided to England. Rose from private to captain with his unit. Attended the Inns of Court, London, July, 1918. Returned to Canada, August, 1919; discharged. Articled to Major Panton, barrister, of North Battleford graduated from University, 1922. Called to the bar, May, 1921. Is now second in command of? 4th North Saskatchewan Rgt. Member of the Council.

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two years, member of the Masonic Order, Presbyterian. Independent. - Address, Panton & Mills, North Battleford.

MACKINNON: A. J., barrister, Regina. Early in the nineteenth century there was an exodus of Highland families from the Hebrides to the coast of Nova Scotia. They were members of the clans which had followed the fortunes of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the ruthless reprisals which followed the extinction of the Stewart hopes on the stricken field of Culloden had changed the old patriarchal conditions in the Highlands. The chiefs were driven into exile; their estates forfeited, the national dress was proscribed; and the people themselves were ruled by alien landlords and officials who could not speak their language, understood them not at all, and oppressed them as contumacious rebels. With their allegiance to the King over the water, these clansmen had retained their ancient religious faith unimpaired, and they looked about for a new country where they would not be subjected to the restrictions and tyranny of foreigners and aliens. Many of them with their wives and families, moved to the shores of Nova Scotia. They were a strong, hardy people and, rooting themselves firmly, a community grew up which has preserved the language, customs and traditions of their ancient race.

?? It was of this stock that Andrew MacKinnon was born, at Lennox, in Antigonish county, in 1882. He was of the pure Celtic strain, his father being Angus MacKinnon. and his mother Margaret MacGillvray. After attending school at Lennox he taught for a time, an1 then attended St. Francis Xavier University, from which he graduated in 1905. He was then appointed principal of the Antigonish Public School, in which position he continued for one year. He resigned to engage in the insurance business in Sydney, Cape Breton. In 1907 he adventured west, where he spent three years devoted almost entirely to insurance.? In

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1910 he entered upon the study of law, being articled to J. F. L. Embury, now a Judge of the Saskatchewan Court of King's Bench. He graduated In 1913, and became a member of the firm of Elwood, Embury, Scott MacKinnon. He practised law with that firm for seven years until in 1920 he formed the firm of MacKinnon, Rutherford, Taylor & Malone, of which he is at present the senior partner. He has always taken a keen interest in public matters, and is a lucid and effective platform speaker. He served two years as an alderman of the city of Regina and has been active in matters appertaining to education. He has held almost all the important, offices connected with the Knights of Columbus, and is the District Deputy of the Order with supervision over all Southern Saskatchewan. He was married in 1915 to Miss Lorretta McMaster, of Port Hood, N.S., and they have, three sons and one daughter. He is a Conservative and a Roman Catholic.

McARA: Colonel James, insurance (McAra Bros. & Wallace). Born at Edinburgh, Scotland, 17th Oct., 1876. - Married Grace, daughter of the late Captain , John Beattie of Fergus, Ont., and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the Yonge St. School, Edinburgh and High School, Regina., Came to Canada April 23rd, 1883. Vice-president British Western Trust Corporation vice-president Saskatchewan Under writers' alderman of the City of Regina (two years), captain of the Provincial Rifle Team to Dominion meet, at Ottawa (two years); captain 95th Regiment, 1912-13-14. Joined 28th battalion in 1914, and served with unit in France; returned to Canada late in 1917. O.C. Military Hospital Commission and 0.C., M.D., No. 12,? on formation of that unit. First president Provincial G.W.V.A., formed November, 1917, and elected by acclamation at each convention since, six in all. President Provincial Rifle Association, 1922. A Mason. Life member R.A.C. Presbyterian. Address, 2068 McIntyre St., Regina.

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Mac LACHLAN: Miss Ethel, Judge, Juvenile Court, Regina. Born at Lunenburg, N.S., a daughter of James and Lucy (Anderson) MacLachlan. Educated at Lunenburg Academy, Provincial Normal School, Federal Business College, Regina; teacher for several years at the Lunenburg Academy. On retiring from the teaching profession came to Saskatchewan in 1909; entered the Department of Neglected Children (1910) which at that time was composed of a Superintendent and herself. Owing to her success in this work was appointed Assistant Superintendent in 1913, often filling the Superintendent's position, and also his dual one of Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, during his absence. On the death of the latter, in 1916, she was appointed Acting Supt. and a few months later Supt., being the first lady in Canada to hold such a position. At the time she took over the direction of this department, as stated, it numbered only two members; the number of children under its control, thirty-five. At the time she left to assume the position of Juvenile Judge, the department had grown to nine members and the children under its control to 1,365. Miss MacLachlan was officially appointed as Juvenile Court Judge for Regina and its Judicial District in Sept. 1917. She has the honour to be the first and only lady Provincial Supt. of Neglected Children ever appointed in the Dominion of Canada, and the first lady Judge of Juvenile Courts in Saskatchewan. In addition to this she was appointed a special justice of the peace. In her travels throughout the Province she finds ample scope for a study of human nature, and meets with varied experiences, some of a humorous nature and others with a sadder side, but all interesting. Her court is held in many types of places, such as a humble sod shack, schoolroom, police court room (after it is cleared of adults), town hall, council chamber and at another time a community hall and a garage. In Regina a special court room is provided in the fine children's shelter. Miss MacLachlan's fine

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sense of humour, her grasp of the juvenile mind, has resulted in many a youth being rescued from a criminal life and his feet being placed on the right road toward useful citizenship. She is enthusiastic about her work and asserts herself "An Optimist." The keynote of her success may be summed up in the motto she has adopted, "Every boy has some good in him; trust him." She is an enthusiastic tennis player and finds relaxation from her work in this sport. Among the honours which have come to her as a result of her splendid community work in Regina has been election as a life member of the Local Council of Women, vice-president Saskatchewan Social Service Council, secretary-treasurer Canadian Association Child Protection Officers. She is a member of the Canadian Club, the Blue Cross Society, Orchestral Society, Regina Tennis Club, and is the holder of Provincial championships in ladies? doubles in tennis, and Regina city ladies' doubles. In religion she is a Presbyterian. Address, Juvenile Court room. 611 McCallum-Hill Bldg., Regina.

HONEYMAN: J. R. C., librarian, Regina Public Library. Born Glasgow, Scotland, 1864, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Honeyman. Married Frederica Minnie Hales, 1893, and has one son and two daughters. Mr. Honeyman's father, Mr. John Honeyman, a well-known architect of Glasgow, fellow of the Royal Ins. of British Architects, an LL.D. of Glasgow University. and a Royal Scottish Academician. Mr. Honeyman came to Canada 1885, and homesteaded near Pense. Was in the Mounted Police five years; reporter and asst. editor Regina Leader, under Nicholas Flood Davin; worked in the Indian Dept. office, under Hayter Reed, Esq., and Amedee Forget, Esq., afterwards His Honour Governor Forget, until the office was abolished.? Edited Moosomin Spectator. On the formation of the Dept. of Agriculture was chief clerk under C. W. Peterson, Esq. Was in commission and warehouse

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business with Frank Haultain and John McLachlan. Appointed to present position 1908. He is a past master of Wascana Lodge A.F. and A.M. An Anglican. Independent. Address, Regina Public Library, Regina, Sask.

HAWKES: John, Provincial Librarian for Saskatchewan. Born at Aylesford, Kent, England, January 12th, 1851, son of William and Sarah Hawkes. He married, in 1872, Elizabeth Ellen Parsons, and has had ten children (nine surviving). Educated at Brunswick House, Kent. Articled to literary side of newspaper work on South-eastern Gazette, Maidstone Kent in 1865; came to Canada 1869; worked in Ontario and the States of Michigan, Illinois, Arkansas and Mississippi; returned to England and resumed newspaper work; was editor of Hereford Journal, Hereford Evening News, Maidstone and Kentish Journal and its four branch newspapers; correspondent for Times, Press Association, etc. Returned to Canada in 1885 homesteaded near Percival, Sask. After six or seven years on the farm, Mr. Hawkes moved into Whitewood, as there was no school; was first town clerk of Whitewood; lessee of Whitewood Herald; proprietor of Carnduff Gazette; magistrate, school trustee, secretary and president of various local bodies; candidate for Legislative Assembly; was well known for his active interest in politics and as a platform speaker for many years. Appointed first Legislative Librarian for Saskatchewan in 1907, which office he now holds.

HERMANSON: H. P. Albert, M.L.A., Buchanan, Sask. (notary public and real estate). Born at Hasjo Sweden, April 15th, 1881, a son of Herman and Ann~ Hermanson, of Buchanan, Sask. Married Ruby M. I. ?Harmer, of Kingston, Ont., and has three children. Educated at Hasjo, Sweden. Was secretary-treasurer rural municipality of Buchanan, No. 304, and the village of Buchanan, ?from 1910-1919 Member of the

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Masonic fraternity. Member Wa-Wa Temple, Mystic Shrine. Life member Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Assn. Came to Canada from Sweden, 1903, and took up a homestead near where the village of Buchanan is now situated; has resided in Buchanan since coming to Canada. Elected member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly, June 26th, 1917, by largest majority in the Province. Re-elected 1921. He is a Protestant and a Liberal.

GLENN: Colonel Joseph, farmer, Indian Head. Born at Owen Sound, Grey Co., 1860, son of William and Nancy (Currie) Glenn. Married Christina Gordon, 1886, and has three sons and four daughters. Col. Glenn's son, Donald, joined the air force and served on coast defence. Was killed at Ramsgate.

?? Co1. Glenn came west in 1879, to Winnipeg, where he worked with the railroad and at lumbering. Came to Indian Head in 1882, where he homesteaded. On the outbreak of the North-west Rebellion, in 1885, he enlisted as a teamster, with transport service. Transferred as dispatch rider and served throughout rebellion in this capacity, receiving medal and clasp, the only one issued for this branch of the service. Carried many important messages, riding through enemy's country; carried General Middleton's messages for eleven nights, Fish Creek to Clark's Crossing, nearest point of telegraph. Also carried messages the three nights of the Batoche engagement. It was for this service he was awarded medal and clasp.

??? Mentioned in dispatches, Was dispatch rider at Fort Pitt, carrying messages from Loon Lake, where the enemy had assembled in large numbers. General Steele here engaged enemy and dispersed them. (Complimented by - General Steele for valuable services rendered.) After the Rebellion Colonel Glenn resumed farming, which he gradually increased until he has become one of the largest landowners in the district (16,00O acres). Co1. Glenn always took an active

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interest in militia affairs, and held the rank of major in the 16th Light Horse (Sask.) At the outbreak of the Great War he was given command, with rank of major, 10th C.M.H., C. Squadron, which he mobilized, When the 10th was sent overseas, as reinforcement, he was sent to Saskatoon to mobilize 96th Battalion, which he took overseas at full strength. On the 96th being broken up he was sent to France, attached to 73rd Black Watch. Co1. Glenn's knowledge of and former connection with the lumber business caused his transfer to the Forestry Corps. He was sent to Scotland to command fifteen companies of this arm of the service; employed 3,000 men and was also in command of a prison camp of 1,000 men. Was subsequently transferred to Windsor Base Depot.? It was while here that Col. Glenn had the honour of entertaining their Majesties King George and Queen Mary. Was also a guest at dinner at Windsor Castle. Was an invited guest at the wedding of H.R.H. Princess Patricia. Has as souvenirs of these occasions many signed photographs and letters from their Majesties. When H.R.H. the Prince of Wales was in Regina, Col. Glenn was invited to Government House and dined with His Highness, and was a member of his shooting party in the Qu'Appelle Valley. Co1. Glenn was a trustee when the present school was built and a trustee for many years, an ex-member of the council board of the municipality, ex-president of the Golf Club, member of the Saskatchewan Legislature (1911 to 1921), when he resigned. Member of the Assiniboia Club, Regina. (Prairie.) (Moose Jaw.) Address, Indian Head.

DARKE: F. N., Darke Block, Regina. F. N. Darke is a constructive pioneer of Saskatchewan, who is proud of being a native of the Province of Prince Edward Island, which its sons regard as the garden spot of Canada. He was born there in 1863, the son of Thomas Darke and Janet Harris: Thomas Darke was

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a Devon man and hailed from the picturesque and romantic town of Bideford, immortalized by Charles Kingsley in his heroic tale of "Westward, Ho" He came to Canada about 1840, and located on a bush farm about twelve miles from Charlottetown. The region was covered with forest and there were only footpaths through the hush. A house was elected, and, whilst the young family set to work to reclaim the land from the wilderness the father found employment at his trade as a Joiner in Charlottetown, walking out to the homestead each Saturday, bearing the weeks supplies with him and walking back to his work on Sunday. This was continued until the work of the three sons resulted in the evolution of a fine farm, which they named Brookfield. F. N. Darke, the subject of this sketch, spent the first twenty-eight years of his life farming in his native Province, but in 1891 he joined a party of neighbours who were making a journey to the North-west to spy out the land. They came west in July and, passing through Regina, went as far west as Red Deer, which at that time was the end of steel on the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, then under construction. The season of 1891 was probably the most favourable growing year the West has ever experienced, and the great stretches of fertile land about Regina attracted Mr. Darke, and he accordingly made up his mind that it was to be his future habitation. He returned home, and, making an alliance with the late Pope Balderson, arranged to move out there the following year. He sold his farm and on July 18 1892, married Miss Annie McKinnon, and ten days later arrived in Regina. Mr. Balderson had preceded him with a carload of horses, and had rented what was known as the Paul farm on the Eastern outskirts of Regina where a crop had been put in. They also leased 320 acres close by from Henry Lejeune, but 1892 was not nearly so good a year as 1891 and they just about broke even with expenses. Messrs. Darke and Balderson then bought the business of Joseph

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Jackson, who conducted a butcher shop on Scarth Street, where the King's Hotel now stands. Later they acquired the beef contracts for the Indian Industrial School and the Mounted Police Barracks, from W. H. Sinclair, of Battleford. In 1894 Mr. Darke bought out Mr. Balderson's interest in the business and exchanged the property acquired from Mr. Jackson with D. A. MacDonald for a lot farther north on Scarth Street, where he erected an up-to-date butcher shop. He became engaged at that time in the export cattle business, and during his buying trips through the country had some interesting experiences. About that time he made a record journey to Willow Bunch. There was then no settlement from ten miles south of Regina until the Willow Bunch settlement was reached, a distance of something over a hundred miles. There were neither roads nor trails, nor marks to guide, and leaving Regina at four o'clock in the morning he covered the entire distance in his buggy before midnight. The following day Mr. Darke drove out amongst the ranchers, bought 200 head of cattle, 300 head of sheep and after another night's rest set off on his return to Regina. In 1906 he sold out his business and bought the corner of Eleventh Ave. and? Cornwall, selling a portion of the property to the Masonic fraternity and, on the remainder building what was probably the first up-to-date office building in the prairie country. He then engaged in the buying and selling of property and is rated as one of? Saskatchewan's most substantial citizens.

Mr. Darke has served the community in a variety of public capacities. ?He was for nine years an alderman of the city, and in 1899 was elected mayor; a member of the Regina Board of Trade, director of the Regina Industrial Exhibition, one of the Board of Governors of the Sanatorium at Qu'Appelle and a director of the Y.M.C.A. He is also on the Board of Management of the Regina (Methodist) College, to

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which he recently made a princely donation for the establishment of a School of Music and Arts. He has four sons. In politics a Liberal. Religion, Methodist.

DAVIS: His Worship Mayor, Thomas Clayton, barrister. Mayor of Prince Albert. Halliday, Davis & Company. Born Prince Albert, Sept. 6th, 1889, son of the late Senator Thomas O. and Mrs. Davis. Married Charlotte May Bryant, 1918. Educated public and high schools, Prince Albert, St. John's College, Winnipeg; Osgoode Hall, Toronto. Comes of Irish stock. Grandparents came to Canada and settled in Quebec. Farmed near Montreal where the late Senator was born. After leaving Osgoode Hall, Mayor Davis was articled to F. W. Halliday, Esq., Prince Albert; admitted to Sask. bar, 1914, and entered into partnership with Mr. Halliday. He is a member of City Council since 1916. Elected Mayor 1921-22-23-24. Solicitor for Royal and Imperial Banks, Cameron & Heap, Ltd., Codville Co., Ltd., North Star Lumber Co., Ltd., West Lumber and Supply Co., Ltd., North Canadian Lumber Co., Ltd. An Anglican. Liberal. Member of Rotary and Keewatin Club. Address, Prince Albert, Sask.

HARRIS: Ernest Walter Fairfax, barrister and solicitor, Arcola. Born Charlottetown, P.E.I., Dec. 5th,1873, son of Wm. H. and Sarah (Farwell) Harris. Is married and has one son and two daughters. Educated at Charlottetown public and high schools and St. Dunstan's College. Comes from English stock (Devonshire). Family has been in Prince Edward Island several generations. He was admitted to the Sask. bar, 1905; opened practice at Carlyle; was first agent of the Attorney-General in Arcola (resigned). Chairman Arcola High School Board; solicitor for the town of Arcola and for the municipality of Brock, R.M. No. 64. He is Past Master of Arcola Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 21; Past First Principal, Moose Moun-

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tain Chapter, No. 166; Past Grand Officer, Grand Chapter of Canada. An Anglican. Member Provincial and Canadian Bar Association. Recreations, curling, golf, tennis and motoring. Address, Arcola, Sask.

HANDBIDGE: John Murton, LL.B., barrister and solicitor, Kerrobert. Born at Southampton, Ont., 1885, son of Robert and Fanny (Murton) Handbidge. Married Elma Marion Vance, 1913, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at the Southampton public school and high school, Port Elgin High School, and Owen Sound Collegiate. Articled in law to J. A. Cross, Esq., now the Honourable J. A. Cross, Attorney General of Saskatchewan. Called to the bar March 1911. Came to Kerrobert and established partnership with his brother, Mr. Robert Handbidge. Member of the executive of the Canadian Bar Association. Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch. Member of the School Board. Bencher, elected 1922. First Solicitor for the town of Kerrobert. Contested Kerrobert constituency 1912, Conservative interest. Defeat by George Watson. Anglican. Conservative. Recreations, curling and golf. Address, Kerrobert.

BROWN: Lt.-Colonel William, M.D., M.C., O.C. 10th Field Ambulance. Born at Aspatria, Cumberland county, England, 1869, a son of Richard and Ann (Armstrong) Brown. Married Mina Gordon 1897 and has one daughter. Educated at the High School of Port Perry, Ont., Trinity Medical School, University ?of Toronto. After graduation in 1895 practised medicine at Heathcote, Grey Co., Ont. (three years). Came west in 1899 and practised at Wapella (eleven years). Coming to Moose Jaw, 1910, opened present practice. At the outbreak of the European war enlisted in C.A.M.C., Sept., 1914, proceeding overseas March 1915. Medical officer with 32nd Battalion; was later attached to No.1 Canadian General Hospital and went with this unit to France. After one month was attached to the

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5th Can. Batt., and served with this unit twenty seven months continuously. Wounded at Hill 60, April, 1916; remained on duty; returned to England Aug., 1917. Was Registrar of No.5 Can. Gen. Hosp., remaining until the hospital was demobilized. Returned to Canada and was discharged Jan., 1920; resumed practice. Colonel Brown was awarded the Military Cross for extreme bravery and gallantry. Fifty-eight hours continuous service (Somme). He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Member of the Prairie Club, United Service Club. Presbyterian. Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

BURBIDGE: Captain (act. major) Geoffrey Cornwallis. Salesman, Canada Life Assurance Company, son of the Honourable Mr. Justice and Mrs. Burbidge of Ottawa. Educated Ottawa schools and Trinity College, Toronto. Entered service of the Bank of Montreal, 1907, at Ottawa. With C. H. Enderton, Esq., Winnipeg, in real estate, 1910, with Merchants' Bank in Winnipeg, 1912 (teller) on relief staff. Joined C.E.F. at the outbreak of the Great War in August, 1914; Fort Garry Horse in the ranks. Overseas with unit. France March, 1915; transferred Strathcona Horse; gazetted lieutenant July 15th, 1915; to 10th Battalion. Continuous service until Sept., 1917 (exception staff college course). Attached 2nd Brigade until 9th Oct., 1917;, attached 1st Div. Headquarters Staff Jan. 10th, 1918. Selected for the Dunsterforce Expedition, assembling Tower of London, Jan. 15th, 1918, for Southern Russia, proceeding via Southern France, Italy, Egypt, Mesopotamia and Persia. Administrative Commandant (Hamadan, Persia), June until September, 1918; returned to England November, 1918. Mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's dispatches July, 1917; awarded M.C., June, 1917, citation in Gazette Aug. 4th, 1917, reading:? "Lieut. (act. capt.) Geoffrey Burbidge. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his

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company to the final objective, with great courage and determination under most trying circumstances. When the Battalion reached the final objective he was one of the only two officers who were not casualties. He selected the line and reported accurately upon it to Battalion H.Q. His gallantry and ability have been recommended for notice on three previous occasions.? ?Religion, Church of England. Recreations, curling, golf and rugby. Address, Regina, Sask.

BELL: George Melrose, Broker (Bell & Mitchell) Regina, Sask. Born at Brandon, Man., Sept. 6th; 1884, son of Hon. George and Elizabeth Bell. Married Edna May Parkin and has a son and two daughters. Educated at the Melita, Man., schools; held the following positions: Rly. mail clerk 1904-09; asst. postmaster, Regina, 1909-12. Present business since April, 1912. Mr. Bell is president of The Leader Publishing Co., Bell & Mitchell Co., Ltd., Sanitary Bakery, Ltd., Western Implements, Ltd., Canada West Electric, Ltd., Ronald Smith Cultivator Co., Ltd., Agricultural Insurance Co., Ltd. Is a director MacKenzie , Supply Co., Ltd., and several other companies. Member of the Terminal City Club, Vancouver; Carleton Club, Winnipeg; Assiniboia and Wascana Clubs, Regina.? Rotarian. Presbyterian. Address, 3,000 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Sask.

BALFOUR: James, R.C., barrister. Born at Mount Forest, Ontario, 1867, a son of William and Agnes Hayes, and has four sons and one daughter. Mr. Balfour belongs to the Balfour family of Scotland that has been prominent in Scottish history for many centuries; on his mother's side to the Martin family, long identified with Wellington county in Ontario. His mother, being left a widow with a young family, came west to the Territories in 1889, homesteaded on the south bank of the Qu' Appelle river; here, with the assistance of her elder sons James and John, com-

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menced farming operations. She kept the home together until the family were all grown and established in life, and still survives at a ripe old age and resides in Regina.

??? Mr. James Balfour taught school in early life. Obtaining his first class certificate, he was engaged by the Territorial Capital (Battleford). Made the journey on: the old Swift Current - Battleford trail travelling by sleigh, the post stations being forty mile~ apart. After some years in Battleford he returned to Regina and was articled in law to D. L. Scott, who is now Mr. Justice Scott, of Alberta. Called to the bar of the N.W.T., he entered into partnership with the late John Secord, Q.C. Has been an alderman of the City; Mayor of Regina (1902-05) ; president of the Regina Hospital Board; President of the Y.M.C.A. ; member of the Regina Collegiate Board since its inception (chairman for some years). Appointed a King's Counsel in 1914. Contested Regina for the Legislature (defeated by small majority). Elder of Knox Church. A keen public-spirited citizen, with the city's welfare at heart. Address, Regina.

MAILLARD: Reverend Charles,. V.F., parish priest, Gravelbourg. Born at Montreuil, Sur-Mer, France, March 13th, 1873, son of Jules and Clemence (Vidier) Maillard. Educated at Lille University (France) Ottawa University. Parish priest of St. Lazare, Man.; 1904; Wolseley, Sask., 1907. Promoted to Gravelbourg parish, 1917.

BRYANT : James Fraser, B.A., M.A., LL.B., barrister (Bryant and Burrows). Born Glen Allan, Ont., May 19th, 1877, son of the Rev. James and Dora Stewart.? (McGill) Bryant. Married Mabel Myra Boyd, Aug. 4th, 1908. Educated at the public schools of Bradford and Toronto, St. Catharines Collegiate, Upper Canada College, Queen's University, Manitoba College. Came to Northwest Territories 1901. Taught

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English, history, and languages, Strathcona High School, 1901, 1902. Read law with Judge Johnson, 1902. Called to the bar, partner with Jones, Gordon & Bryant, 1906. Allan, Gordon, Bryant & Gordon, 1906-1914. Secretary Provincial Conservative Association, 1911, 1912. President Regina Conservative Association, 1914. Secretary Regina County Conservative Association. Chairman Regina Public School Board, 1917-18. Grand Master of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Canadian North-west, 1914-1915. President Regina Canadian Club, 1916-17. President Saskatchewan School Trustees' Association 1917 to 1924. President Saskatchewan Provincial Conservative Association, 1921 to 1923. President Regina Vacant Lots and Gardens Association, 1915 to 1917. Elder of Knox Church, Regina. Presbyterian. Address, Albert St., Regina, Sask.

THOMSON: Harold Francis, born at Wolseley, Saskatchewan, May 22nd, 1885, a son of Levi Thomson, KC., of Wolseley, and his wife, Mabel Maud (Perley) Thomson. Married Ethel May Martin, daughter of Charles Martin and Eliza Anne (Wardell) Martin, of Regina, 19th of August, 1914, and has two daughters. Educated at public school, Wolseley, Collegiate Institute, Portage la Prairie, and Wesley College, Man. Articled as a student-at-law to Levi Thomson, K.C., of Thomson & Kennedy, June, 1903, in the Law Society of the North-west Territories. Called to the bar of? the North-west Territories on the 30th of September, 1908. Practised as junior member of the firm of Balfour, Martin, Casey, Brown & Thomson, at Regina. Formed a partnership with T. D. Brown, K.C., present Director of Prosecutions under the Saskatchewan Temperance Act, at Regina, present style of firm being Brown, Thomson, McLean, Graham & Brown. Kiwanian. Methodist; chairman of the Finance Board of the Metropolitan Church, Regina. A director of the Y.M.C.A. Member of the Assiniboia Club, Wascana

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County Club, Regina Golf Club. An ardent golfer and amateur horticulturist. Address, 281 Leopold Crescent, Regina.

CREPEAU: Jean Batiste, B.A., barrister (Crepeau & Bonneau), Gravelbourg. Born at Waverley, Minn., U.S.A., son of Jeremie and Marie (Gagnon) Crepeau. Married Blanche Provenchar, of Plessisville, Que., 1918, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Waverley Public School, Argyle, Minn., High School, St. Boniface College, Manitoba Law School. Comes of old Quebec family. Father went to the~ United States during the Civil War and served with the 4th Minnesota Infantry. Was with Sherman on his famous "March to the Sea." Mother's people from Brittany; related to the family of the late Cardinal Taschereau. Mr. Crepeau came to Winnipeg and, was articled in law to the late Hon. Colin Campbell, Attorney-General of Manitoba. Called to the bar 1911, came to Gravelbourg 1917, and opened present practice, in which he was joined by his present partner (1919). Secretary of the Catholic Club of Winnipeg. Takes a keen interest in all sports and played baseball with, the Winnipeg Seniors, Amateur Champions of Man. Member and former secretary of the Knights of Columbus. In politics a Progressive. Recreations, hockey, baseball, tennis, rugby. Address, Crepeau & Banneau, Gravelbourg, Sask.

ARMITAGE: Captain Alex. Howard, M.D., C.M., physician. Saskatoon. Born at Ottawa 1883, a son of John and Martha (Wilson) Armitage. Educated at Manitou, Man., Winnipeg Collegiate; Manitoba University. Family came to Canada from Ireland; settled in Carleton County, Ont. Father came to Manitoba in 1883; settled on land near where the town of Manitou is today. Dr. Armitage graduated; from Manitoba College in 1907 and after a year in the Winnipeg hospitals started to practise at Tessier,

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Sask. Came to Saskatoon in 1912. Joined C.A.M.C. in March, 1915, No.8 Canadian Stationary Hosp. Unit. Overseas, Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe ; France, August, 1917, with No.2 Stationary Hospital at Outre. No.8 Fld. Ambulance (Paschendaele). Was in the "Last Hundred Days," transferred to 9th Fld. Ambulance. M.O. with 3rd Divisional Engineers, 8th Battalion of Engineers; returned to his unit at Charmes; was officer in charge of Hospital at Courbon. Was at Dunkirk with No.8 Stationary Hosp.; England in May, 191R Engaged on Board work (Bramshott). Returned to Canada and resumed. practice. An Anglican. Independent. Recreations, golf, curling and tennis.

CREIGHTON: Captain Douglass St. Clair, M.D.,? M.C., physician. Medical officer, Treatment Branch, D.S.C.R., Saskatoon. Born at Cypress River, Manitoba, 1889, son of Arthur and Ida (Douglass) Creighton. Married Miss Swanton, 1916. Was educated at Manitoba schools, St. Johns College, University of Manitoba. North of Ireland stock. Grandfather settled in Ontario. Father came west and homesteaded in the Cypress River district. Dr. Creighton graduated from Manitoba College, 1914, and had post-graduate work at Winnipeg General Hospital. Joined the Royal Army. Medical Corps, 1915; France Jan., 1916, with 104th Field Ambulance, 34 Division (Imperials). Saw service with. R.F.A.. Wounded July, 1916 (Somme). Invalided to England, convalescent, Canada. Returned to France; Oct. 1916, with No.9 Stationary Hospital at Wimmereux, 24th Field Ambulance, 8th Division, Middlesex Battalion; Continuous service, Ypres, Paschendaele. Awarded the Military Cross; Trench fever. Invalided. Returned to Canada, . Sept., 1917, C.A.M.C. Carried on Military Hospital Commission; Invalided Soldiers Com., D.S.C.R., a position he still holds. An Anglican. Recreation. golf. Military Gazette: "Military Cross. Captain D.

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St. Clair Creighton, R.A.M.C. The conduct for which this decoration is awarded is as follows:

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in going forward to most exposed positions, to dress and attend wounded, showing a total disregard for his own personal safety. After he had cleared a very large area in this manner he established a first aid post in a forward position and from there gave great assistance to the wounded of two or three other regiments as well as his own. His gallant conduct and fearless devotion to duty saved the lives of many wounded."

CLANCY: Captain, G. S., M.D., L.R.C.P., London. Member College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. Born at Newburgh, Ont., 1884, a son of Cornelius and Matilda (Paul) Clancy. Educated at Newburgh High School and Queen's University. Dr. Clancy's great-grandfather came to Canada and was the first settler north of the Napanee River in Addington county, near Newburgh. Grandmother's people came to Canada in 1800, pioneer settlers of that district. Dr. Clancy taught school between college courses, and after graduation came to Semans and opened practice with his brother, Dr. J. P. 1. Clancy (Queen's). Enlisted Dec. 1st, 1914, and went overseas December, IM5, and transferred [sic] to the R.A.M.C., France February, 1916, 11th Fld. Ambulance, 4th Imperial Division. 3rd Division, 13th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, until the end of 1917: Invalided to? England, returned to France, 6lst Division, 26th Warwicks gassed in advance In front of St. Quentin . (Hospital). Returned to France 30th Div. 6th Cheshires. Returned to Canada and resumed practice. Dr. Clancy is a member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Semans.

CLANCY: Paul Irwin, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Newburgh, Ont., 1878, son of Cornelius and Matilda (Paul) Clancy. Married Edith Wiggins,

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1910, and has three sons. Educated at the Newburgh schools, Queen's University. Came to Saskatchewan. in 1908, and has practised at Semans since then. Member of the School Board (12 years). Mason. Methodist. Conservative.

CUMMING: James George, Mayor of Whitewood (1922), general merchant. Born at Hulett township, Huron county, Ont., July 10th, 1873. His parents came from Devonshire, England; lifelong farmers, specializing in Clydesdale horses, shorthorn cattle and Cotswold sheep. Married Mary Nichol, of Blyth, Ont., May 15th, 1901, and has two sons and a daughter. Came West in 1892 and farmed until 1898, when he purchased a confectionery business at Whitewood.? Afterwards in the retail meat trade. Purchased present business in 1916, which he has greatly enlarged, until to-day he carries a large and well-assorted stock of general merchandise. Is also interested in the coal business. Has been a member of the Whitewood School Board for ten years; member Town Council for four years; Mayor of Whitewood, 1922; member of the Whitewood Band: Knox Church choir.? Has always taken a keen interest in municipal and educational affairs. Mayor Cumming's chief hobby, if it may be called such, is the breeding of fine stock, and on his farm may be found many fine specimens of Clydesdale horses and shorthorn. cattle. Address, Whitewood.

COOPER: William Wesley, merchant president Board of Trade, Swift Current. (W. W. Cooper Dept. Stores.) Born Victoria County, Ont., Aug. 31st, 1873, son of John and Ellen (McNeely) Cooper. Married Sadie Argue, July 23rd, 1902, and has two sons, Alfred Gordon, who is engaged in the study of law, and a younger son, studying for his senior matriculation in the Swift Current Collegiate. Mr. Cooper was educated at public schools of Victoria

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County and Medicine Hat Collegiate. Comes of Irish stock-family came to Canada, from Armagh, Ireland, settling in Frontenac County, where they experienced all the hardships of early pioneer life, moving to Victoria county, where they developed a farm from the then wilderness, moving to Winnipeg in 1882, taking up land at Oxbow. Returned to Ontario and moved family to Medicine Hat; six sons and two daughters. Ranched in the Cypress Hills. Died in 1901. Mr. W. W. Cooper, the subject of this sketch, after leaving school traded with the Indians and conducted a bakery and grocery business; afterwards agent for the Galt Coal Co.; ranched for several years. Came to Swift Current, 1903, opened present business in a small way (partnership Cooper & Argue), purchasing partner's interest in 1912. Business has grown until to-day it is the largest retail and mail order house west of Regina. In 1922 the business turnover was half a million dollars, carrying a stock to-day of over $175,000. The business is capitalized at $225,000. Mr. Cooper is a member of the Retail Merchants' Association; president Swift Current Board of Trade first president Rotary Club; District Commander Boy Scouts; Canadian Representative Trade ; Interstate Merchants' Council, Chicago; member of the Town Council; chairman of the School Board; member of the Masonic Lodge; a Shriner; Odd-fellow, Knight of Pythias. Mrs. Cooper shares with her husband the interest in civic and community affairs, member of the Local Council of Women, I.O.D.E., and was president of the Red Cross. Mr. Cooper is a Liberal. Methodist. Recreation, curling, golf, fishing. Address, 129 Dufferin St., Swift Current.

CAULDER: Joseph, president Saskatchewan Creamery Co., Moose Jaw. Born at Bristol, Que., 1884, a Son of Hugh and Margaret (Switzer) Caulder. Married Margaret Harrington, April 26th, 1904. Educated at the Morrisburg schools. Mr. Caulder's family came to Canada from Edinburgh, Scotland, in

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1850. Grandfather and father in the tailoring business at Ottawa. Afterwards farmed at Bristol, Que.; afterwards at Moorewood, Ont. Mr. Caulder after leaving school travelled for various concerns in Canada and the U.S.A. Came west in 1906, to Winnipeg; Moose Jaw, 1907 (farmed). Started present business [sic] in 1909. Oldest creamery in Saskatchewan. Developed and built up until to-day it has eleven branches in Southern Saskatchewan. Mr. Caulder is president Saskatchewan Dairy Association, member of the National Dairy Council, director National Ice, Cream Manufacturers, ex-member, Moose Jaw Council, 1919-20-21. Member of the Rotary Club. Past president and governor 19th Rotary District, 1921-22. Member Prairie Club (Moose Jaw), Assiniboia (Regina). Member of the Masonic Lodge, .A.F. and A.M. ; I.O.O.F.; Shriner (Wa Wa Temple). Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, 1211 Redland Ave., Moose Jaw.

CUXWORTH : Morley Wilson, B.A., barrister and solicitor. Davidson.? (MacKinnon, Rutherford & Cuxworth, Regina and Davidson). Born at Claremont,? Ont., 1891, son of Sidney and Sarah (Burgess) Cuxworth. Educated at the Dauphin, Man., schools. Graduated from Manitoba University with degree of B.A., 1912. Articled to J.F.L. Embury, afterwards Mr. Justice Embury of the Court of Appeal. Called to the bar 1916, enlisted in C.E.F. Jan., 1916, 4th Divisional Train. France August, 1916, and served until the end of the war. After the Armistice studied law at Lincolns Inn, London. Returned to Canada and opened present practice at Davidson. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal Royal Bank of Canada. ?Member of the Masonic Order. Member of the Curling Club.? Address, Davidson.

CROSBY: Percy Clayton, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Marshfield, P.E.I., 1876, son of Isaac and Susan Maude (Scott) . Crosby. Married

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Nellie Shane. 1909; and has two sons. Educated at the P.E.I. schools, Prince of Wales College and McGill University. Irish stock; ancestors came from the North of Ireland; mother's people from Perth shire, Scotland. Dr. Crosby graduated from McGill in 1904, joined Canadian Northern construction work, Kamsack to Edmonton; was two years medical officer with Winnipeg Street Railway, three years with Grand Trunk Pacific Railway, as doctor in construction work. Melville, February, 1909, where he has practised continuously. Six years member of the School Board. Member of the Town Council. Mayor, 1922-23. Played on the Rugby team at McGill, 1900-1904. Member Saskatchewan Medical Association, past master of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter, member of the I.O.Q.F., Knights of Pythias. Methodist. Independent. Address, Melville.

CONN: James, Indian Head. Born near St. Mary's, Perth county, Ont., 1856, son of James and Margaret (Radcliffe) Conn. Married Margaret Dixon 1882, and has six surviving children. Educated at the county schools of Perth county. After leaving school, served an apprenticeship with E. J. Brooks, carpentering and cabinet-making. Mr. Brooks came West in 1882; worked at his trade in Winnipeg. Came to Indian Head in 1883, where he carried on constructing and house building. In 1889 he embarked, in the lumber business, which he has continued throughout. the years. Was the owner of the first hardware store in Indian Head. Mr. Conn has served on the School Board for many years: Member of the first Town Council; elected several times since; is an ex-member of the Board of the Presbyterian Church. Conservative. Address, Indian Head.

CAIRNS:? Albert Edward, barrister and solicitor, Melfort (Hill & Cairns). Born at Camlachie, Lambton county, Ont., 1883, son of James K. and Dorothy

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(Benson) Cairns. Married Isabella Marshall, 1916. Scotch ancestry. Grandparents came to Canada from Ayrshire, Scotland; settled in Lambton county. Mr. Cairns, after leaving the Model School, engaged in the school-teaching profession and was principal of several Ontario schools before coming west in 1904. Attended the Normal School in Regina and taught in the Prince Albert District; principal of the Melfort Public School. Homesteaded near Pathlow, 1906; articled in law to A. MacNaughton Stewart, Esq., Melfort, also to John Milden, of Saskatoon; O. D. Hill, of Melfort. Called to the bar June, 1919, and entered into partnership (firm name of Hill & Stewart). Member and chairman of the Public School Board for six years. Member and on the Executive of the Saskatchewan School Trustees' Association. Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce, rural municipality of Carrott [sic] River, Beaver Lumber Co., Fritz Stormont Lumber ,co., past master of the Masonic Lodge; P.D.D.G.M., District No. 1. Delegate to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Port Arthur. Conservative. Address, Melfort.

CLELAND: Clarence Eugene, funeral director, Weyburn. Born at South Mountain, Ont., 1872, son of Alexander and Martha (Berry) Cleland. Married Elizabeth Baldwin, 1897, and has two sons. United Empire Loyalist stock. Family came to Canada from the U.S. after the Revolution. The town of Cornwall is built on part of the original farm grant. This deed from the Crown in the shape of a grant of land is in the family possession. Great-grandfather travelled to York (Toronto) by horseback, drowned in crossing the river, body dragged ashore by horse and was buried in the bush. Spot never was identified. Mr. Cleland came West in 1904, to Oak River; worked at the carpentering trade for some years. Came to Weyburn March, 1910, purchased the Red Tag Furniture Co. (Smith & Knox). Also purchased the undertaking

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business of Bracken Co. (1912 started the present Cleland Funeral House, which is easily one of the finest in the Province, surrounded by wide lawns and beautiful gardens) Mr. Cleland is a member of the Weyburn School Board, member of the Rotary Club, member of the Methodist Church Board, member of the I.O.O.F. Liberal. Address, Weyburn.

CUMMING: Robert W., B.A., barrister and solicitor, Yorkton. Born at Lyn, Ont., 1874, son of William and Margaret (Miller) Cumming. Married Stella Abbott 1907, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at Lyn public schools, Brockville Collegiate, and Wesley College, Winnipeg. Father came to Canada from Dublin, Ireland and settled in Leeds county. Mother's people Pennsylvania Dutch stock. The family moved from the East in 1879 and settled near Morden, Man. ; homesteaded (this farm still in the possession of the family). Mr. Cumming taught school in Manitoba, Graduated from Wesley College, 1897 (B.A.), worked for the Massey-Harris Co. for three years, articled in law to J. S. Mudie, of Canora, Sask., called to the bar 1913 practised in Canora until 1917. Councillor and first mayor of Canora member of the Yorkton Board of Trade; member of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch; played hockey with the Wesley College team, keen interest in all sports. Methodist. Liberal. Wm. Boland, his partner in the firm, is solicitor for the city of Yorkton.

CHANT: Russell Havelock, D.D.S., mayor of Foam Lake. Born at Blackwater, Ont., 1888, son of Joseph and Elizabeth McGrath. Married Vilda Wunder, 1917, and has one son and two daughters. Educated at county schools, Markham High School, Toronto College of Dentistry;? post-graduate at Chicago. Dr. Chant graduated from college in 1910, and opened practice in Regina; came to Foam Lake in 1911, has served on the Town Council for many years. Mayor

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1917, 18-21-22-23; member of the School Board ; vice-president Board of Trade. Member of and on the Examining Board of Saskatchewan University, 1911-1921. Past master of the Masonic Order; officer of the Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Saskatchewan. Member of the Illinois Association of Dentists. Takes a keen interest in poultry and exhibits at the Royal Winter Fair Toronto. Holds certificate of services rendered to Agriculture. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Foam Lake.

CARASS: W. Balfour; B.A., barrister. Born at Lumsden, Sask., 1892, a son of W. F. G. and Jean (Balfour) Carass. Married Ethel Blewett, 1922, and has one daughter. Comes of an old pioneer family in the Lumsden District, originally from Orillia, Ont. Mr. Carass was articled to A. L. Gordon, of Regina, afterwards to D. Buckles, K.C., of Swift Current; called to the bar in 19,17. Joined C.E.F. 1917, 77th Battery in the ranks France with 23rd Battery and saw service "Last Hundred Days," Arras and Amiens. Discharged June, 1919, and opened present practice. Member of the Town Council of Kamsack; member Saskatchewan Bar Association; solicitor for Bank of Commerce; agent for Bonded Attorney; American Fidelity and Guaranty Co., R. G. Dun and Co. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, baseball, hunting and tennis.

Address, Kamsack, Sask.

CLEAR: Lieutenant Stanley G., manager Sintaluta Grain Growers' Co-operative. Store. Born Althorne, Essex Co., England, 1893, son of George E. and Sophia (Burrows) Clear. Married Elizabeth Haydock, 1919. Educated at Lutchindon School. Came to Canada 1912. In the employ of Stone & Wellington. War services:

In England was a member 4th Essex. Territorials. Gen. Lord Byng's Brigade. Joined Canadian Militia,

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44th Welland Bn. Came to Saskatchewan autumn of 1912. Farmed. Joined C.E.F. Feb., 1915; 10th. C.M.R.'s., "C" Squadron, Indian Head. Overseas Jan. 17th, 1916;. France April 2nd, 1916, 3rd Divisional Cavalry, C.L.H. In action 2nd of June, 1916, Somme. Wounded at Courcellette, Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele. Sent to England for commission. Qualified at No.2 Cavalry Cadet School, Hildare, Ireland. Returned to France. Rejoined unit Oct., 1918; Mons; German army of occupation. Discharged May, 1919. Was with Soldier Settlement Board; later farmed. Present position since 1920. Was secretary-treasurer G.W.V.A. Anglican.

CURRIE: John Joseph, Mayor of Milestone, born at Port Elgin, Ont., Feb. 26th, 1868, son of Duncan and Mary (Falconer) Currie. Married Mary Jane Peterkin, Aug. 3rd, 1898, and has one daughter. Educated at the Port Elgin public school, Walker High Schools, Owen Sound Collegiate. Was early engaged in the teaching profession. Came west in 1897 to Indian Head, as principal of the Public School, 1898-1903. Came to Milestone 1903, and purchased the furniture business of R. B. Ferguson, which he still continues. Has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs, and? was elected the town's first Mayor, in 1906-07. Member of the School Board, member of the I.O.O.F. (25 years; holds veteran's jewel). Mrs. Currie was chairman of the Milestone Public School Board, 1920, the first woman in the Province to hold such a position. Mr. Currie farms over 1,100 acres of land, and takes a keen interest in agriculture. Is a notary public. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Milestone.

CARSON: Captain Harold G., D.M.D., L.D.S., dental surgeon. Born at Shelbourne, Ont., 1893, son of Hugh and Alice (Brash) Carson. Married Ruth Annunsen 1920, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at Shelbourne Public and High Schools; North

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Pacific Dental College, Portland, Oregon. Dr. Carson was apprenticed to Dr. F. C. Frank, of Shelbourne, for three years. Coming to Winnipeg in 1910, in dental work with Dr. D. N. Ross; Nelson, B.C., with Dr. F.E. Morrison. Entered Pacific Dental College 1914, graduating 1917, D.M.D. Came to Weyburn, Sask., opened practice, in partnership with Dr. McKee. Joined C.A.D., C.E.F., 1918, and carried on with the forces at Regina and, Saskatoon. Discharged Xmas, 1919. Came to Saskatoon and opened his present practice. Member Saskatoon Dental Assoc. Member of the Masonic Order. Methodist. Conservative. Recreations, tennis and gardening. Address, Weyburn.

CLEAL : Lieutenant Kenneth Francis,. B.A., LL.B., barrister, Unity. Born at Selby, Lennox and Addington Co., 1891, son of George and Annie (Reed) Cleal. Married Myrtle Street, of Scott, Sask., 1918, and has one son and three daughters. Educated at the country public schools and Napanee Collegiate, Toronto University. Family came to Canada from Dorset county, in England, settled in Hastings county, Ont., moving to Lennox, where they engaged in cheese business. Mr. Cleal taught school in Saskatchewan, 1912 to 1915, homesteaded south of Unity and still farms. Graduated in law 1917; was articled to Ferguson & MacDermid, barristers, of Saskatoon. Called to the Bar May, 1919. Joined the Royal Flying Corps in the autumn of 1917, and after attending the Flying School in Toronto, was commissioned (lieutenant). England, September, 1918, Cadet Training Corps. Armistice being signed, he returned to Canada and was discharged May 7th, 1919. Opened practice at Unity, July, 1919. Member Saskatchewan Bar Assoc., solicitor for the G.W.V.A. Imperial Lumber 00. Secretary of the School Board, 1920. On the reserve of the Royal Air Force. Member of the Oddfellows, Sons of England. An Anglican Liberal. Recreations, golf and tennis.

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COOK: Major John Thomas, wholesale meat dealer, Moosomin. Born at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England; son of Phillip and Ellen (Booth) Cook. Married Annie Owen, of Sheffield, England, matron of the Moosomin Hospital, and has one son and two daughters. Educated in Macclesfield and Moosomin schools. Winnipeg Business College. Came to Canada in 1883 and settled at Moosomin. Father was in mercantile business at Moosomin; afterwards farmed at Cannington Manor. At the outbreak of the South African war Mr. Cook enlisted with the Strathcona: Horse and served with them during the period they were in action. Returned to Canada and attended business college in Winnipeg. Entered business in 1902 with. Stewart & Company, and is to-day the sole owner of the establishment. At the outbreak of the European war Mr.. Cook, who was then Mayor of Moosomin, took the officer's course and was placed in charge of recruiting on. the unit scheme favored by. General Sam Hughes (Moosomin District). Went into camp in the spring of 1916, with 250 men, rank of Major. Overseas. After Battalion was broken up at Bramshott, returned to Canada and resumed business. Elected to Council of Moosomin; and has been its Mayor on nine different occasions. Director of Hospital Board; ex-president of the G.W.V.A.; past master of the Masonic Lodge. Anglican. Liberal. Address, Moosomin.

CAMERON: His Worship Mayor W. L.,. Mayor of Lloydminster (1923). Born at Norwood, Ont.; 1873, a son of Ewen and Elizabeth (MacNaughton) Cameron. Married Annie Myrtle Lawrie, 1910, and has four sons and three daughters. Educated at the Norwood schools. Came West in 1905, and entered the mercantile business in Lloydminster (purchased from Miller Bros.) This he has enlarged and it is to-day, with its various departments, one of the largest general stores in Northern Saskatchewan. Has served on the Town Council thirteen years; elected Mayor in

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1922; Member of the Retail Merchants' Association, Board of Trade, director of the Agricultural Society; president of the local Liberal Association, past master of Britannia Lodge, 23, A.F. and A.M. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Lloydminster.

COOKE: Robert Judson, M.D., physician and surgeon, Wolseley. Born near Merrickville, Ont., 1870,a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Grey) Cooke. Married Ellen Sunter of Meaford, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Merrickville public school, Winnipeg Collegiate, Wesley College in arts, and Manitoba University in medicine. Came west in 1886 with his father's family and settled at Boissevain, Man. After leaving the Collegiate, taught school and was the principal of the Melita High School for three years. Graduated from Manitoba College. in 1902. Was house surgeon Winnipeg Hospital for a year, and came to Wolseley in 1903, and purchased the practice of the Hon. Dr. Elliott, afterwards forming a partnership with him. To-day practises alone and has a large and increasing practice in Wolseley and neighborhood. Is a member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association, has been a member of the local School Board for ten years, member of the Town Council for four years, and was elected Mayor twice. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Royal Arch; Oddfellows. President of the Wolseley Chess Club. Attended the Polyclinic in 1906 at Rochester. Farms on a large scale. In politics is an Independent. Member of the Union Church. Address, Wolseley, Sask.

ESTEY: James Wilfred, B.A LL.B., Crown Prosecutor, Saskatoon, barrister and solicitor (Gilchrist, Hogarth & Estey). Born at Frederickton, N.H., 1889, son of Byron L. and Sarah A. (Kee) Estey. Married Muriel. Baldwin, of N.H., 1916, and has two sons. Educated at the Fredericton public and high schools,? University of N.H., Harvard University (1915, LL.B.).

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Mr. Estey comes of United Empire. Loyalist stock; family came to N.B after the American Revolution. Mr. Estey graduated from U.N.B, 1910 (B.A.), Harvard (1915, LL.B), and was articled to the late J. D. Spinney, K.C., Fredericton, later to C. D. Richards, of that city. Came West in 1915. Lectured in the University of Sask. in economics and law, 1915-16. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, 1917, and was associated with the firm of McCraney, MacKenzie & Hutchinson. Entered present firm 1921. Appointed agent of the Attorney-General 1921. Lectures still at University of Saskatchewan, in law. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Baptist. Liberal. Address, 1032 Aird St., Saskatoon, Sask.

ELLIOTT: Captain Percival S., RA., LL.R, barrister (Elliott & Collins). Born at Middleton, N.S., 1881, son of Rufus W. and Susan (Ritchie) Elliott. Married- Minerva Morris 1907. Educated at Laurencetown and Middleton public schools, Acadia College, Dalhousie University. United Empire Loyalist stock on both sides of the family. Mother belonged to the well-known Ritchie family, that has given to the Nova Scotia bar several members, notably Chief Justice Ritchie and the present Judge Ritchie of Halifax. Captain Elliott taught school in early life and was principal of MacDonald school, Middleton (1903). Graduated from Acadia College 1902 (B.A.); Dalhousie Law School,~1905 (LL.R). Articled to A. L. Davidson, Esq., barrister, of Middleton. Called to the N.S. bar, Jan., 1907; practised in partnership with Mr. Davidson. Came West, opened practice at Humboldt Watrous, 1911; afterwards forming a partnership with his brother and latterly with F. P. Collins. Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Union Trust Company; solicitor for the town of Watrous; solicitor for the village of Manitou Beach. Contested Humboldt constituency against Hon. Wm. Motherwell in 1910; Mayor of Watrous 1914-15-16. Chairman of

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the School Board; member of the Board of Trade; member of the Masonic Order. Baptist. Conservative. Joined C.E.F., 214th Battalion (Rank of Captain); overseas and transferred to 243rd Battalion. Address, Watrous.

EGGERTSON: Arni G., barrister and solicitor, Wynyard. Born at Winnipeg, . Man., 1896, a son of Ami and Oddney Oddson. Married Maja Laxdal, 1920, and has one son. Educated at the Winnipeg public school, Central Collegiate, Kelvin Technical, Manitoba University. Family came to Canada from Iceland. Mr. Eggertson's father settled near Lake Winnipeg and farmed for some years; was in the real estate business and represented the Icelandic Government at Washington, 1916-17-18. Alderman of the City of Winnipeg for Ward 4 in 1906-07, 17. Contested Winnipeg in the Liberal interests in election of 1922. The subject of this sketch was in his second year in arts at Manitoba College when he joined the Royal Air Force at Winnipeg, September, 1917. At Toronto his machine, crashed and he was invalided and discharged, Sept., 1918; ret1frned to college and graduated in 1921; articled to H. A. Bergman, K.O., of Rathwell, Johnson, Bergman & McGhee, Winnipeg. Called to the bar of Manitoba, December 24th, 1921; Saskatchewan, Aug. 29th, 1922, and opened practice at Wynyard. Played hockey with his University team. Lutheran. Liberal. Address, Wynyard.

DENNISON: William Edward, merchant, vice-president Provincial Boards of Trade, of the firm of Ross & Dennison, Assiniboia. Born Westport, Leeds county, Ont., 1873, a son of Robert and Catherine (Percell) Dennison. Married Dora Stewart, daughter of. John Stewart, Wales, Ont. Has one daughter. Educated at ,Bedford Mills, Que., and Westport schools. Mr. Dennison was born on a farm in Leeds Co. His father

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was a wood ranger in Frontenac and Leeds counties in, early life. Mr. Dennison served an apprenticeship with R. Jenson Co., Westport, for four years, afterwards was manager for Kerr Bros. of a general store at Wales, Ontario. Travelled for the firm of E. B. Shuttleworth (chemicals) at Wales, Ont., for fourteen years, coming to the West in autumn of 1912. He was first overseer of the Village of Assiniboia, first Mayor of the incorporated town, and elected four successive terms. Established his present business, which he has carried on continuously. President Board of Trade and a member since it was organized. Vice-pres. Provincial Assn. of Boards of Trade. Member Prov. Good Roads Assn.; vice-pres. Sask. Motor League. Delegate appointed by Sask. Government to Canadian Good Roads Convention at Halifax, 1920. President Masonic Temple Building. Charter member St. John Lodge, A.F, and A.M. Liberal. Presbyterian.

DRINNAN: Captain Angus Alexander M.C., physician and surgeon. Born at Penetanguishene, Ont., 1865, a son of Wm. C. and Isabella (Keith) Drinnan. Married Sarah Cranfield Aitkin, 1909, and has two sons. Educated at the Penetang public school, Sarnia Collegiate, Trinity College, Toronto. Family came to Canada from Scotland, 1856; settled at Penetanguishene, where Mr. Drinnan, Sir., was a farm instructor. Coming west in 1882, settled in southern part of what is now Saskatchewan. Dr. Drinnan saw service in the North-west Rebellion of '85, with the transport service. Graduated from Trinity College, 1900, and opened practice at Ponoka also practised at Moose Jaw. Came to Outlook 1908. He joined the C.E.F. In February, 1915 (C.A.M.C.), and went overseas at once; arrived in France April, 1916, seeing considerable service--Ypres, Sanctuary Wood, Hooge; Somme, Vimy Ridge and Paschendaele, with the 5th C.M.R.s; 47th Casualty Clearing Station. Returned

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to Canada June, 1918. Was O. C. Military Hospital at Ogden. Resumed. practice. Mayor of Outlook, 191920. Member of the School Board. Member Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreation, hunting. Address, Outlook, Sask.

DRIVER: Major William, born at Keightly, Yorkshire, England, May 6th, 1870, son of Reuben and Alice (Wright) Driver. Married Ada Bell Metcalfe, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Keightly schools. Contractor at Keightly, 1886 Moved to Burnley, Lancashire, 1890; London, 1894; Humphrey's, Ltd..; as travelling representative and superintendent of buildings. During the. South African War, 1899-1903, was selected by the war office to supervise the shipping of materials from the London, district. Was highly complimented for his efforts in this regard. Came to Humboldt, 1006, engaged in farming and contracting; employed by Federal Government as Inspector at the post office and land titles office, and court house. Enlisted in 1915 and assigned as recruiting officer at Humboldt, 188th Battalion; overseas, drafted into the Canadian Forestry Corps and assigned to No. 56 Company as Lieutenant; captain and second in command of 28th Company. Major command of this. company until the Armistice. Employed on special demobilization work in England until May, 1919. Canada; discharged. Moved to Los Angeles. Member British League (Overseas) of Los Angeles, California; I.O.O.F.; C.O.F. Anglican.

DAWSON: Frederick Bruce, M.D., physician and surgeon, Maple Creek. Born in Northumberland county, Ont., 1884, son of Alfred and Letitia (Fisher) Dawson. Married Honora Smith 1913. Educated at Albert College, Belleville, Toronto University. Comes of a pioneer family in Northumberland county, family coming to Canada from England. After graduation from Toronto, Dr. Dawson was engaged with the Toronto

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hospitals for two years. Came to Maple Creek in 1908, where he enjoys a large and increasing practice., Chairman of the School Board for four years; member of the Town Council; member of the Saskatchewan and Ontario Medical Associations; member of the Masonic Order. Methodist. Progressive. Address, Maple Creek.

DUNBAR: Donald Culloden, proprietor and publisher Estevan Mercury. Born at Orangeville, Ont., 1865, son of Francis Grant and Matilda (Culloden) Dunbar. Married Jean Sewell 1905, . and has three children. Educated at the Orangeville public and high schools; father came to Canada from Murrayshire, Scotland; settled in Dufferin County. Architect in early life and was afterwards Division Court Clerk at Shelbourne. Mr. Dunbar in early life was engaged in the banking business with several banks, latterly with the Traders' Bank. Came west to N.W.T. in 1903, where he became Homestead Inspector at Oxbow. In 1905 purchased the Mercury plant which he has enlarged and improved until to-day it is one of the most up-to-date printing plants in Southern Saskatchewan (linotype and motor power). The paper has a large circulation and exercises a great moral influence in the community. Mr. Dunbar is president of the Federal Assiniboia Liberal Association; president St. Andrew's Society; member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Assoc.; member and chairman High School Board; member of the I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Estevan.

DOUGLAS: Lieutenant David, Asst. Insp. of Taxation, Saskatoon. Born at Dundee, Scotland, 1871, son of David and Amelia (Downing) Douglas. Married Susie May Snider, 1904, and has one daughter. Educated at the Blackheath schools. In early life in the theatrical profession, with D'Oyley Carte Opera Com. p3;nies (Gilbert and Sullivan Operas), with Henry

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Irving, and other companies. Manager Grand Princess Theatre, Glasgow. Popularity envinced by thirteen consecutive benefits. Came to Canada 1903; manager C. P. Walker's Canadian Companies; manager Dominion Theatre, Winnipeg. Came to Saskatoon as manager of the Saskatoon Exhibition, 1907. Joined C.E.F. 1915, 96th Battalion, as private. Overseas Sept., 1916. Drafted to France and attached to 16th Battalion' rank of lieutenant. Joined at Souchez, Nov. 1st, 1916; service until June, 1917. Organized 1st Divisional Concert Party; Paschendaele; trench fever. Invalided to England. Quartermaster Maple Leaf Club, London. Returned to Canada after the war and was appointed to present position 28th of November. Member of the Masonic Order, Royal Arch, Shriner. Secretary-treasurer Saskatoon Kennel Club. Held the amateur boxing championship of Scotland' lieutenant Douglas is Quartermaster of 1st Northern Saskatchewan? Regiment. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address 1221, 8th Ave., North, Saskatoon.

DICKSON: Andrew, Mayor of Indian Head (1920, 21-22), (Broke~). Born at Pakenham, Lanark County, Ont., Sept. 26th, 1873, a son of William and Eliza (Drummond) Dickson. Married Bessie May, Dec. 29,th, 1897, and has. one son and a daughter. After leaving school. (Ottawa Normal) was employed with J. B. Wylie, Almonte, Ont. Came West in 1899 to Indian Head and engaged in farming until 1907 when he entered the implement. business. In 1912 he opened his present brokerage office, which he still carries on. Member of the School Board eight years; chairman four years. Member of the Council four years. Has been elected Mayor several terms. Member of the Hospital Board, Secretary Agricultural Society Sec.Treas. Municipality since 1912. Takes an interest in sports and is an ardent curler. Member of the Golf Club. Presbyterian; chairman of the Board of Managers. Liberal. Residence, Indian head.

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DE ROCHE; Hammel Madden, barrister, Crown Prosecutor, Jud. Dist. of Melville. Born at Napanee, Ont., 1878, son of Hammel M. de Roche, K.C., and Sarah Ann Christian (Pile). (Mr. de Roche's father was County Crown Attorney for many years, also member of the Ontario Legislature). Married Marion Selena Taylor, 1905, and has one son and a daughter. Family is of French extraction, formerly from Three Rivers, Que. Mr. de Roche, after leaving college, was articled to the late Walter Barwick, of Toronto. Called to the Ontario bar 1904. Came west to Moose Jaw 1908, and opened present practice. Appointed agent for the Attorney-General in 1913 (on the opening of the judicial district. Solicitor for~ the Royal Bank. Member of the School Board for four years; ex-member of Board of the Diocese of Qu'Appelle; secretary of the local company of Boy Scouts; member of the Masonic fraternity, first principal Chapter of Royal Arch. An Anglican. Liberal. Recreations, golf and curling.

DAWSON: L. L. So many of the prominent people of Saskatchewan in general, and Regina in particular, seem. to have originated in Mount Forest in Ontario, that one is inclined to wonder what extraordinary efficacy exists in the air of that portion of Wellington county for producing aggressive and enterprising citizens. L. Lorne Dawson was born on a farm in that honoured vicinity in the year 1877, the son of Joseph Dawson, of English ancestry, and of Sarah McFarlen, his wife. He spent his childhood on the paternal farm and attended first public and then High school at Mount Forest. He journeyed to Regina in 1899, perhaps influenced in his choice of a Western location by the fact that some cousins of his mother's side were well-known and successful farmers on the Regina plains. He completed his Collegiate course in the Western city, and in 1900 attended Normal during the last year of the regime of Dr. Goggin.

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On graduating from Normal School Mr. Dawson went to Rathwell, Man., where he was principal of the Intermediate School. He returned to Regina in 1906, and became articled to William Trant as a student-at-law. Subsequently he transferred his articles to the late J. A. Allan, then of the firm of Lamont, Allan & Turgeon. He was with that firm for two years; then he went with Avery Casey, K.C. On graduating he joined the firm of Balfour, Martin & Casey. In 1917 he formed the partnership with Mr. Casey, under which the firm is carrying on a large and constantly extending practice.? As a young man Mr. Dawson was a notable soccer player, and to-day is no mean performer on the tennis courts. He is an enthusiastic sportsman and the fall days often see him afield with dog and gun. He was married in 1912 to Miss Eleanor Emmonds of Treherne, Man., and has three sons. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Regina.

DRIVER; Lieutenant Arthur, Land Titles Office, Humboldt. Born at Morcambe, Lancashire, England, 1891, son of Major William and Mrs. Ada Bell (Metcalfe) Driver. Married Ina Celesta Leaper, 1921, and has one daughter. Educated at the Humboldt schools. Family came to Canada in 1903, to Winnipeg; to Saskatchewan in 1904, where they farmed in the Humboldt district. Lieutenant Driver joined the C.K.F. January 1st, 1915, 53rd Battalion overseas, drafted to the 28th Bn. Jan. 1916; France, Hooge, Ypres, St. Julien, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, Arras, Amiens, Canal du Nord (won Commission at Canal du Nord). Canada and discharged Jan 31,1919. Entered Land Titles Office at Humboldt; member of the G.W.V.A., secretary-treasurer three years; member of the I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal Address, Land Titles Office, Humboldt.

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DIXON: Percy John, B.A., barrister. Born Pilot Mound, Man., 1888, a son of John J. and Grace Mary (McGreggor) Dixon. Married Marion L. Scarth, 1916, and has one son and one daughter. Educated Londesboro school, Wesley College, Manitoba University. United Empire Loyalist Stock; Scotch and Pennsylvania Dutch stock. Family pioneers of Dundas Co., Ont.; Father came west in 1877. Pioneers of Winnipeg, Brandon and Pilot Mound Districts. Mr. Dixon graduated from Manitoba University 1911; articled in law to W. J. Finklestein, and Bailey, Fisher & Co.; called to Manitoba bar 1914. Came to Moose Jaw, 1914; partnership with J.E. Chisholm, Esq., remaining a year and a half, when he came to Kindersley and opened present practice. Member Manitoba and Sask. Bar Assoc. Solicitor for Union Bank, Rural Municipality of Kindersley, Canadian Bonded Attorney. Member of the Agricultural Society; member of the Board of Trade; member of the Town Council since 1917. Mason. Presbyterian. In politics an Independent. Recreations, golf, curling and hunting.

DREEVER: William, proprietor Empress Hotel, Swift Current. Born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, 1859, son of Edward and Jean Dreever. Married Mary Clouston, 1881, (connected with the family of the late Sir Edward Clouston, Bart.) Educated at the Orkney Island school. Mr. Dreever was apprenticed to

and learned the engineering trade, went to sea and followed that work, as his father and grandfather had before him. Came to Canada 1881, to Hamilton, Ont., coming west in the winter of 1881 and worked as. engineer for the Keewatin Lumber Co., Lake of the Woods. Regina in 1885, during Rebellion, Mounted Police and Government work. Vancouver summer of 1886. Regina in the contracting business; partnership with Daniel Murphy (partnership lasting twenty years) Rossland, B.C., during the gold boom; mining and mechanical engineering. Moved to Swift Current

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1911, and erected the Empress Hotel. This hostelry, under his genial management, has just become one of the best-known and most popular hotels of the west. It is the home of the Swift Current Rotary Club. Member of the Masonic fraternity; Oddfellows. Presbyterian. Independent. Member of the Rotary Club. Address, Empress Hotel, Swift Current.

DEANE: Harold John, B.A., barrister and solicitor, Lloydminster. Born near London, Ont., 1891, son of Edward and Jennie (Keating) Deane. Married Margaret Lester Miller, 1917, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at the Edmonton public school and the University of Alberta. Came west in. 1893, to Edmonton. Graduated from the University 1913, and was articled in law to George B. Henwood, of Wallbridge, Henwood & Co. Called to the Alberta bar 1916; Saskatchewan bar, 1919. Member of the Alberta Bar Association. - Solicitor for the town of Lloydminster; solicitor for the Royal Bank of Canada. Member of the Board of Trade; member of the School Board. Methodist. Conservative. Recreations, curling and hunting. Address, Lloydminster.

DITSON: Albert Amos, publisher of the Kindersley Clarion. Born at Collingwood, Ont., 1889, son of John and Margaret (Graban) Ditson. Married Irene May Humphrey 1914, and has four sons. Was educated at the Collingwood schools. Learned the printing trade with the Clarion; purchased the plant in 1914; disposed of a half interest to T. H. Keays, 1918. Has enlarged office and plant. Linotype; power plant; eight-page home-print weekly. Member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Associations. Director and member of the Agricultural Society; member of the Board of Trade. Member of the I.O.A.F.; Orange Lodge. Methodist. Independent. Address; Kindersley.

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CALDER: Leonard G., Sheriff of the Judicial Dist. of Saskatoon. Born in Tennessee, U.S.A., 1880, son of Lewis and Emma Calder. Married Flossie McKittrick, of Petrolia, and has two children, daughters. Educated at Bathgate, N.D. Lived in Seaforth, Ont., in 1872; Oshawa, 1878; Bathgate, N.D., 1881. Came to Winnipeg 1891-93. Worked as locomotive engineer with the Canadian Pacific Railway; retired from that company and came to Saskatoon in 1905; helped to organize electoral district after Province was formed, in the service of W. C. Sutherland, Esq., Speaker of the Legislature; organized district for the Federal members, Geo. E. McCraney and Hon. Wm. E. Knowles. Elected alderman by acclamation, 1906; appointed chairman License and Police Committee; member Board of Works. Until appointed Sheriff was a member Saskatoon Police Commission. In 1910 vice-pres. International Sheriff's Assoc. During his office with Police Commission was instrumental in putting the Saskatoon police in uniform. His office has been quoted as "The Model Sheriff's Office of the Province." President Exhibition Board; director Motor Club; member of the Board of Trade; Chamber of Commerce; ex-president of the Rotary Club. A popular after-dinner speaker. Mason and Shriner (Wa Wa Temple); member of the Knights of Pythias. A Liberal. Methodist. Director Commercial Life Assurance Co. Address, Court House, Saskatoon, Sask.

CAMERON: Major George Lynch, M.D.S.,. D.D.S., D.S.O., .dental surgeon. Born at Nelson, Man., May 7th, 1884, a son of the Reverend D. G. and Willimena Cameron, both surviving and living in Swift Current. Educated Strabane Public School, Hamilton. Collegiate, McGill University. Member City Council Swift Current,. 1911-1914. Joined C.E.F., .9th Mounted Rifles, Jan., 1915. England, Cavalry Reserve Regt.; France; 1st Battalion Can. Inf., Major 2nd in Command.? Wounded
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patches and awarded the D.S.O. Acted as A.D.D.S. Military Dist. No. 10, 1918-20. Grand Master Saskatchewan I.O.O.F. 1916-17 (by special dispensation while in France) ; member Swift Current Lodge, 28, A.F. and A.M. President Swift Current Rotary Club, 1922; member of the Council of College of Dental Surgeons, Sask. Elder of the Presbyterian Church. Address, Box 383, Swift Current.

CLARK: Lieut. Willis. Longair, M.M., clergyman and journalist. Born at Brampton,. Ont., Dec. 11th, 1897, son of the Reverend Wylie Cable and Agnes (Thompson) Clark. Educated at Brampton public school, Quebec High School and University of Saskatchewan; B.A., 1920; theology, 1922. Family came west in 1910; settled in Saskatoon, where Lieutenant Clark's father was called as pastor of Knox Church; attended Collegiate there. Joined C.E.F. in 1st University Co., attached to P.P.C.L.I. Shortly after mobilization proceeded overseas and went to France July, 1915; attached to P.P.C.L.I. as. reinforcement at Armentieres. Saw service with this Battalion until June, 1916, when he was wounded at Sanctuary Wood. Invalided to England and awarded the Military Medal. After recovery was commissioned and returned to Battalion with rank of lieutenant; served until completion of the war and returned to Canada with them; resumed university course. Graduated in arts, 1920 (B.A.); theology, 1922; was ordained 1922 (July), and appointed as assistant pastor St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Moose Jaw. Has since resigned this pastorate and is engaged in journalistic work on the Border City Times, Windsor, Ont. Member United Service Club (Moose Jaw). Recreation, golf.

GARRET: Edmund, editor and publisher Watrous Signal. Born in Hampshire,. England, 1854, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Blondin) Garrett. Married Susannah Maria Goodfellow, 1882, and has five sons and five daughters. Four of his sons are in the printing

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trade; Educated in the Bradford, Ont., schools. Came to Canada in 1855. Mr. Garrett learned the printing trade with Bradford Witness; South Simcoe News. Came west in 1910 and purchased the Watrous Signal, which he still publishes. His family of sons, all in the printing business, learned their trade in: the home office. Mr. Harold F., editor of the Davidson Leader; E. Leon, editor Indian Head News; others sons ill different offices. Brother-in-law editor of the Whitby Gazette; his daughter the wife of the Editor of the Herbert paper. Member of the Town Council (Mayor two terms) ; ex-member of the Bradford School Board; ex-reeve of Bradford. Member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Press Association; secretary-treasurer Agricultural Society. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Watrous.

GAMBLE: Harold, editor and publisher, Gull Lake Advance. Born in the Lake District, Cumberland county, England, 1885, son of John and Mary (Chambers) Gamble. Married Ida Ford, Milton, Ont., 1913, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the English schools; apprenticed with W. H. Moss & Sons, Whitehaven and Workington, England (7 years). Came to Canada 1898 to Outlook, and farmed at Milden. Worked at the newspaper business in Outlook for five years, coming to Gull Lake; worked on the Advertiser. Purchased Advance in 1919, which he still edits and publishes, and which under his management has become one the Province's leading weeklies. The office machinery is thoroughly up-to-date, with linotype and motor power. Mr. Gamble is a member of the Canadian Press Association. Member of the Cypress Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; I.O.O.F. Anglican. Independent. Address, Gull Lake.

GORDON: Captain Arthur Douglass, M.B.E., journalist, Prince Albert. Born at Derby, England, 1868, son of William and Harriett (Randal) Gordon. Married

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Mary Ellen Harrison, 1891. Has three daughters. Educated at the Derby-schools. Comes from an army family. Grandfather fought at Waterloo ; father a veteran of the Indian Campaigns (22nd Battalion, Imperials). Captain Gordon came to Canada in 1912 and was sec.-treas. of the Recruiting area C. 188th Batt. Overseas, was on Quartermaster-General's Board of Officers, London. Was Quartermaster Canadian Discharge Depot, Buxton; wounded in an air raid, London, Feb., 1918. Handed discharge depot over to Imperials, 1920. Returned to Canada. Joined editorial staff Daily Herald Prince Albert. Was awarded the M.B.E. and decorated by the King at Buckingham Palace. Captain Gordon is at present Quartermaster 53rd North Saskatchewan Battalion. Captain Gordon's daughter (Mrs. Major Harradence) served overseas; "Nursing Sister," Bramshott Hospital. Member of the B.P.O.E. Anglican. Address, 799 15th St. West, Prince Albert.

GUNN: Major J. D., Manager National Trust Company, Saskatoon. Born at Kildonan,
Man., 1880, a son of Robert and Barbara (McKay) Gunn. Married Florence Rourke, 1911. Educated Winnipeg Collegiate. Grandfather one of the Selkirk Colony; came from Sutherlandshire, Scotland. Major Gunn was horn on a farm at Springfield, Man. Taught school for two years and then joined the staff of the National Trust Company at Winnipeg, in 1906; three years in Edmonton as accountant; manager at Saskatoon Branch, 1906. Joined C.E.F. 1915, 65th Batt., second in command; overseas 1916; France, August that year; 67th Batt., Somme, Vimy Ridge (wounded); invalided to England; administrative duty, Canadian Engineers, until Armistice; Canada. Discharged March 1919. Resumed position with National Trust. President Board of Trade, Saskatoon, 1923; member of the executive of Canadian Club, Country Club. President

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Kennel Club. Member of the Masonic? fraternity. Presbyterian. Independent.
Recreation, golf. Address, Saskatoon.

GODFREY: Oswald Julius, F.C.A., B.A.C.C., chartered accountant; treasurer town of Indian Head. Born at Sedbergh, Yorkshire, England, 1875, a son of Robert and Margaret (Green) Godfrey. Married Cecile Maude Challoner and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at the King Edward Grammar School, Brighton, England. An old Yorkshire family. Father a civil engineer. Mr. Godfrey came to Canada 1902,
to Qu' Appelle; Indian Head, 1904. Appointed to present position and opened an office as chartered accountant; specialized in municipal work and has worked up a large connection throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta.? He is a contributor to magazines and periodicals; author of "Municipal Bookkeeping a1,ld Auditing," used as a text-book in universities and schools in Canada and U.S. President Sask. Union of Municipalities, 1916; past, president of Dom. and Sask. Chartered Accountants; first chairman Indian Head High School Board. Military Representative after conscription. Chairman National Service Com. A Mason. Anglican. Conservative. Recreations, cricket and golf. Address, Indian Head.

GIBBARD: Alexander H., B.A., librarian, Moose Jaw Public Library. Born Napanee, Lennox county, Ont., 1863, son of Charles A. and Content Wells (Hawley) Gibbard. Married Margaret Ham, 1890, and has one son and one daughter. Educated at the Orono public school, Bowmanville High School, Toronto University. Family came to the United States in 1650, from Derbyshire, England. An ancestor, Joseph Hawley, was Town Recorder in Stratford, Conn.; other members in official positions in Vermont and Eastern States. Belongs to the Bay of Quinte United Empire Loyalists, the family having settled therein 1783. After gradua-

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tion from the university in 1887, entered the teaching profession at Georgetown, Ont., High School; principal of Niagara Falls South High School; principal at Whitby and Brantford. Came west in 1906 principal of Grenfell High School for four years; Moose Jaw Collegiate for three years. Appointed to present position 1913. Member of the Canadian Club Masonic Fraternity. Methodist. Moose Jaw library under his efficient charge has grown into one of the best-equipped libraries in the West (19,000 volumes) and loaned out 128,581 books. in 1922, and has a most efficient and courteous staff. Address, Moose Jaw, Public Library.

GABB: Captain Joseph, Chief Clerk of the Customs, Moose Jaw.? Son of Frederick and Lydia (Marsh) Gabb. Born in Bristol, England, 1882. Married Elaine Sonia Patterson, 1900. Educated at the Bristol schools. Came to Canada in 1900, to Toronto, and was employed by Grand Trunk Ry. Entered Government service in 1903 (Customs); original port officer in Moose Jaw. Is the only remaining one of the staff or those days. Joined C.E.F. Dec. 1st 1915 with 128th Battalion; overseas Aug., 1916; attached to Headquarters, special services, investigations and courts-martial; August, 1918, adjutant in command of Musketry Camp at Mitchett, 18,000 draftees passing through camp; 50,000 in all during his command. On Board of Inquiries; finished service; demobilization work Kemmall Park. Returned to Canada Sept. 21st ~919, and resumed position in customs. Captain Gabb is one of the old members of the Moose Jaw Board of Trade. Vestryman for years of St. John's Church. Member of the Canadian Club; United Service Club; G.W.V.A. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Past Patron Order of Eastern Star. Address Moose Jaw.

GERRAND: Ernest Walter, LL.B., barrister (McKim Gerrand &McKay), Melville. Born at Miniota, Man.; 1889, son of David and Alice (Cole) Gerrand. Mar-

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ried Edith Shields 1913, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Miniota and Brandon schools, Manitoba University. Mr. Gerrand graduated from the law school of Manitoba with the legal degree of LL.B., and was articled in law to Arch. Smith, of Virden, Man., afterwards to Isaac Campbell, K.C., of Winnipeg. Called to the bar, 1913. Opened practice in partnership with L.T. McKim, Esq.:, of Melville. Firm now includes H. McKay, Esq. Solicitors for town of Melville Bank of Montreal, North American Lumber Co., North American Lumber Co. (for Province). Member of the School Board for three years. Member of the Union Church Board. Liberal. Recreations, curling and golf. Address, Melville, Sask.

GREEN: Hugh Alexander, Mayor of Watson (1923). Born at Wingham, Ont., 1873, son of John and Jean (Lawson) Green. Married Maud Fitz, 1901, and has one son and two daughters. Educated at the county schools of Huron County (School District No.9). Father Mr. John Green, born in Cork, Ireland, the family coming to Canada from Ayrshire, Scotland. Mr. Green, senior, still survives at the ripe old age of eighty-nine. The subject of this sketch came to the Canadian West in 1891 and farmed for some years at Neepawa, Man.; learned the tailoring trade at Yorkton and was in business there until 1903, when he purchased the Balmoral Hotel in that city and ran it for two years. Came to Watson and was the proprietor of the King George Hotel for three years. Went to Vancouver; returned to Watson in 1913 and entered the automobile business. Sold the King George in 1920. Has served on the Town Council and School Board. Mayor of Watson, 1920-21-22-23. Takes a keen interest in sports and was manager of the Baseball Club for some years. One of the promoters and president of the Chautauqua Board. P.D.D.G.M. Masonic Lodge; member of the I.O.O.F.; Shriner. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Watson.

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GRASSICK: James, president Capital Ice Co., Regina. Born Fergus, Wellington county, Ont., March 2nd, 1868, a son of George and Annie Jane (Bell) Grassick. Married Jessie Beattie 1897, and has one son and two daughters. Educated public schools of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Mr. Grassick is justly entitled to be counted among the pioneers of Saskatchewan. It was in 1882 that the Grassick family located a homestead within a short distance from the present centre of Regina, where James was engaged in farming and ranching with his father. When about seventeen years old the Rebellion of '85 broke out, and Mr. Grassick volunteered and served throughout the hostilities; in the transport division. In 1889 Mr. Grassick entered business for himself, establishing a cartage and transfer business in Regina, which he carried on until 1906. Disposing of this business, he organized the Capital Ice Co., Ltd., of which company he has always been the principal factor. He was a member of the Town Council from 1889 to 1903; an Alderman of the City Council from 1915 to 1915, and was elected Mayor of the City of Regina for 1920-21-22. He is associated with practically all the business bodies in the city, such as the Regina Agricultural and Industrial Exhibition Association, Board of Trade, Library, Hospital Boards. He holds office in a number of fraternal associations. Takes a keen interest in all sports. Presbyterian, and for many years on the Board of Managers of Knox Church. Address, 1604 Sixteenth Avenue.

GREENWOOD: Maude M. A., wife of Walter Greenwood, president and managing director Regina Florist Co., Ltd. Born at Northampton, England, daughter of Thomas and Anne Gornall. Educated private schools and Clarke's College, London, England. Early life was passed in Australia, and upon arrival in England, attended private schools and Clarke's Business College. Held the temporary appointment as secretary to the

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Hon. Curden, Consul of Central America, and upon reaching Canada; in 1910,. decided upon a business career and established the Regina Florist Co., in which

Business she was eminently successful. Married in 1923. Religion, Methodist. Address, Regina, Sask.

FRASER: Captain Harold John, barrister (Halliday & Davis) Prince Albert. Born at Ottawa, 1894, son of John and Mary J. (Atchison) Fraser. Married Miss Dorothy Strong 1923. Educated at Ottawa Collegiate, Osgoode Hall Law School. Old Glengarry County family. Father, Mr. John Fraser, Auditor-General of Canada. Lieutenant Fraser was articled to Perkins, Fraser & McCormick, Ottawa. Graduated from Osgoode Hall 1920. Came west in 1921 and entered the firm of Halliday &
Davis, Prince Albert. Joined C.E.F. in the ranks with 8th C.M.R, Dec. 28th, 1914. Overseas Oct., 1915. France with 1st Motor Machine Gun Bde.; Ypres, Somme; (wounded at Courcelette). Commissioned Lieut. Canadian Cavalry Machine Gun Squadron, under Col., now General, Patterson, Cambrai (1917). Trench duty Amiens,. Le Cateau; German army of occupation; returned to Canada, May, 1919, discharged. Member Phi Delta Phi fraternity, Kiwanis Club member Saskatchewan Bar Association Captain A Company, 2nd Battalion. North Saskatchewan Regiment. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Prince Albert.

FERGUSON: Captain William, merchant, Weyburn, Born in Peterboro county, Ont., 1894, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ferguson. Married Elizabeth Stivens, 1921. Educated at the St. Catharines schools. Captain Ferguson came west in 1911, to Weyburn, and worked with William Snelgrove, baker and confectioner. Joined C.E.F.1916, 152nd Battalion. Overseas Sept., 1916; France, November. ?Attached to 5th Battalion; continuous service until Feb., 1918. Vimy Ridge; Arleux, Fresnoy, Hill 70, Paschendaele. Sent

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to England to take officer's training course; rejoined until September. Was in the "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras, Canal du Nord, Mons, Valenciennes; German army of occupation. Returned to Canada with battalion. and was discharged April 25th, 1919. On Reserve list of officers Canadian Militia, rank of captain (prov. major). Has established a growing and prosperous business in the confectionery line. Appointed to command A Co., 3rd Sask. Battalion now provisional major, 2nd in command. Member of the Young Men's Business Club. Mason. Methodist. Address, Weyburn.

FRASER: James Raymond, B.A., principal high school, Kerrobert. Born at Hampton, N.B., son of Thomas James and Ida May (Wright) Fraser. Married Ethel Jean Coulter, 1922. Educated at the Hampton Consolidated School, University of N.B. United Empire Loyalist stock. Family came to New Glasgow after the American Revolution, moving to New Brunswick. After graduation Mr. Fraser joined the C.E.F., 9th Siege Battery of Artillery. Overseas Sept., 1917; France, May, 1918; 12th Siege Battery. Was in action all the summer of 1918 and in the "Last Hundred Days," Arras, Amiens, Canal du Nord, Valenciennes, Mons, Armistice. Canada, June, 1919. Came west to Rush Lake; Sask., where he taught school for one year, Kerrobert, August, 1920. Member of the Teachers' Alliance. President of the Kerrobert G.W.V.A. Member of the I.O.O.F. Baptist. Conservative. Address

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FRENCH.: Captain Edwin Thomas, M.D., physician and surgeon; Estevan. Born at Boissevain, Man., 1~85, son of Henry and Jane(Cowan) French. Married Bertha E. McCallum and has one son and a daughter. . Educated at Boissevain public and high schools, Manitoba University.? Dr. French graduated from Manitoba University in 1908; practised at Belmont,

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Gainsboro, Oxbow. Came to Estevan in 1913; joined C.E.F., C.A.M.C., June, 1917. Overseas Aug., 1917. Attached Training Depot, Reserve Artillery at Witley Camp. Transport work to Canada March, 1919. England in June, Perfleet, railway troops; France October, 1918; transferred back to Canadians. Etaples. (board work). invalided to England. After recovery, board work at Matlock, Bath Hospital, Liverpool Hospital. Returned to Canada May, 1919. Member of the Town Council, 1921. . Member of the Golf Club; member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; member of the I.O.O.F.; member of the C.O.F. Local golf and curling champion, 1921. Anglican. Independent. Is at present taking studies abroad.

FULLER: George Oliver, general manager Reliance Lumber Co. Born at LaCrosse, Wis., U.S.A., 1877, son of George David and Mary Westlund Fuller. Married Mary Wadsworth, has one son and a daughter. Educated at LaCrosse public schools, Wisconsin Business College. English. and Swedish stock. Grandfather came from England in the early part of the nineteenth century, settling near Albany, N.Y. Worked as book-keeper for various concerns; Minneapolis, 1900, Lamb Lumber Co. General manager for McCall Webster Co., elevators and lumber; increased their business from one yard to forty-five. Came to Saskatchewan in 1909,

organized Reliance Lumber Company and it has increased from five yards to thirty-two. Under his efficient management this company has become one of the strongest in the West. Assumed citizenship and became a naturalized subject in 1912. Mr. Fuller 1S an optimist and a firm believer in the future of Western Canada. Member of the Rotary Club . Director of the Western Retail Lumbermen's Association. Presbyterian. Recreation, motoring. Address, Saskatoon.

FERG: (Capt.) Edwin James, M.D:, L.R.C.P.S., London, physician and surgeon, Moosomin. Born at Arden, Man., March 5th, 1888, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William

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D. Ferg. Married Miss Mossie Nay April, 1916, and has three daughters. Graduated in medicine University of Manitoba, 1913. Practised medicine at Ninga, Man., three years. April of that year commissioned as Capt., C.A.M.C. and went overseas with 90th Batt. (Little Black Devils), of Winnipeg, as Batt. M.O. Served in France as M.O. with R.C.H.A., and later on surgical staff No. 12, Canadian General Hospital, at Bramshott, returning to civil practice at Moosomin in July, 1919. Methodist. Address, Moosomin, Sask.

FLEMMING: Harry Raymond, M.A., M.D.C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Amherst Island Lennox County, Ont., 1885, son of William James and Lena (Gibson) Flemming. Educated at the public school of Amherst Island, Saskatoon Normal, Regiopolis College, Queen's University, and post-graduate at Manitoba College. Great-grandfather came to Canada from Limerick, Ireland; pioneers of eastern Ontario. Dr. Flemming graduated from Queen's (M.A.), 1916. Came west 1912, and taught school in the Humboldt district, 1912-1917. Graduated in medicine 1922 . opened practice in. Humboldt, 1922 (September) ?Winner of the Knights of Columbus scholarship Catholic University of America. Coroner for Saskatchewan; ex-principal of the Humboldt High School. Dr. Flemming is a District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus, Northern Saskatchewan; Roman Catholic and Liberal. Address, Humboldt.

FEAREY: Edgar Atheling, clerk of the town of Morse. Born in Hull, England, 1882, son of Charles Andrew and Elizabeth Annie (Doughty) Fearey. Married Lillian Neal, 1902, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at Hull. Worked with his father in the general carrier and carting agency for Arthur Monson. Agent for Thos. Robinson Brewing Co. Came to Canada 1906 and worked in Thorold, Ont. Came west in Sept.,

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1907, to Morse; worked with C.P.R. Joined C.E.F. February 2nd, 1916, 209 Batt. Served in France and Belgium with 1st Can. Div. Signal Corps; Vimy Ridge, Arleux, Fresnoy, Paschendaele, "Last 'Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras, Valenciennes, Mons, and was with the Germany army of occupation. Returned to Canada and was discharged May 19th, 1919. Appointed town clerk of Morse, Nov. of that year. He is secretary of the local lodge, A.F. and A.M.; treasurer of the Board of Trade; member of the Masonic Fraternity. An Anglican. Conservative. Recreations, Golf and curling. Address, Morse.

FERGUSON: :Major George Alexander,, LL.B., barrister (Ferguson & Hardie). Born at Cornwall, Ont., 1892, son of Alexander and Mary (McLeod) Ferguson. Cornwall High School, University of Saskatchewan. United Empire Loyalist stock. Family came from Maryland and settled in Stormont Co. (pioneers). Father still lives in the old homestead. Major Ferguson came west in 1909, to Saskatoon; entered the University; articled to J. D. Ferguson, K.C. Admitted to Saskatchewan bar 1916., Joined C.E.F., 1914, and went overseas with 10th Battalion; was on the staff of Brig. Gen. McDougall; Gen. Turner and Gen. Grisbach; wounded at Paschendaele. After the armistice spent six months in the study of law at the Inns of Court, London. Degree of LL.B. in 1915 (granted in absentia). Resumed the law. Member of the Riverside Country Club. Presbyterian., Liberal. Member of the Golf Club~ Address, Saskatoon.

FORSYTH: Andrew, Mayor of Sintaluta (1923). Born at Whitby, Ont., Dec. 13th, 1863, son of Andrew and Martha (Donnelly) Forsyth. Married Emily Ham, 1884, and had two sons and two daughters. Mayor Forsyth was educated at the Whitby schools. Comes of Ontario farming stock, the family having famed in Pickering township for years. Came west in 1907 and farmed a section and a half near Sintaluta. At

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the outbreak of the war Mr. Forsyth's two sons caught the spirit of the war, and in 1915 enlisted joining the 68th Battalion. Charles went to France with the 5th Battalion and became a sergeant. Norman with the 28th; Charles died at Havre. Sergeant Norman Forsyth returned to Canada in the autumn of 1918 for officers' training class. The Armistice being signed he was demobilized and resumed civilian life. Met with a tragic death the following year through being burnt

to death in a fire. In the beautiful Memorial Hall erected by the citizens of Sintaluta is, a tablet to their glorious dead, and on it the name of Charles Forsyth. The sympathy of the whole community has gone out to Mayor Forsyth in the loss of these two splendid and promising citizens. Mayor Forsyth has served four years on the School Board. Mayor of Sintaluta. Member of the Masonic Order; L.O.L. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Sintaluta.

ELLARD: Howard Hugh, Mayor of Mortlach (1923). Born at Cascades, Que., 1891, son of Henry and Isabella (McKelvie) Ellard. Married Mary Ellen Lockhart 1918, and has three daughters. Irish stock. Grandfather came from Cork; settled in the Ottawa district Mayor Ellard, came west in 1908, to Mortlach, where he farmed. Homesteaded at Gravelbourg. Joined 128th Batt., February 18th, 1916. Overseas August 1916 France Nov., 1916; attached 50th Battalion wounded at Vimy Ridge; invalided to England; Canada November, 1917 (Ross Hospital, Moose Jaw). Discharged; came to Mortlach as grain buyer; for two years (deputy mayor) . Elected, 1922, by acclamation. Member of the Agricultural Society. Member of
the Masonic Order. Member of the I.O.O.F. Anglican. Progressive. Recreation, curling.? Address, Mortlach.

GALLANT: Thomas, barrister, acting Crown Prosecutor, Gravelbourg (Gravel & Gallant). Born Margaree,. Cape Breton, N.S., 1877, son of Timothy and Adelalde Le Blanc Gallant. Married Mary Deveau

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and has four sons and two daughters. Educated at the Margaree School and St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia Normal School. Acadian stock. Taught school in Inverness and other Cape Breton places. Articled in law to J. H. Jamieson, Esq., Port Hood, and A. J. MacDonald, Esq., Baddeck. Called to the N.S. bar 1909. Practised at Inverness 1910-18. Came west that year and was employed by Buckles & Co., Swift Current; afterwards with H. J. Coutu, Esq., . Gravelbourg. Called to Sask. bar 1922; partnership with Monsieur Gravel, Avocat. Member of and legal adviser to Knights of Columbus. (Gravelbourg Council). Acting Crown Prosecutor. A Roman Catholic. Address, Gravelbourg, Sask.

GREER: Captain A. B., M.D., physician and surgeon, Craik. Born at Priceville, Grey county, Ont., May, 1880, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Jane) (Brown) Greer. Educated at Priceville public, Owen Sound High Schools, Toronto University. In early life was engaged in mercantile business with J. D. Brown of Dundalk. After leaving the university, practised for a year at Joe Betts Arm, in Newfoundland. Came west in 1909 and practised at Creelman, 8ask. Hospital work in Scranton, Pennsylvania; Indian Head, 1914-16. Joined C.E.F Oct. 3rd, 1916, overseas A.D.M.S., London (attached) C.A.M.C. Training School. France, Nov., 1917. Attached to No.1 Canadian General Hospital. At the front with the 3rd Can. Div. Train, 2nd Can. Stationary Hospital, 16th Can. Gen. Hosp. (England), 12th Dist. Depot. Returned to Canada, Saskatchewan Military Hospital, Moose Jaw. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address,? Craik.

GRAHAM: Captain John Robert Baird, barrister (Ross & Graham). Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 23rd, 1888, son of James and Jessie Baird Graham. Married Molly Welsh in 1911 and has a son and a

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daughter. Educated at the Oppingham School in Rutlandshire, Glasgow University. Came to Canada in 1911, to Davidson, Sask., worked in the Bank of British North America. In April, 1912, was articled in law to Seaborn, Taylor, Pope & Co., of Moose Jaw. At the outbreak of the European war joined the C.E.F., 28th Battalion, with the rank of lieutenant; proceeded overseas. May, 1915; invalided from July, 1915, until May, 1916. Attached to Pay Corps and after Overseas Pay Corps was organized was transferred to it, serving in London until 1918. Transferred to Borden Camp until Jan., 1919; Reserve Brigade, C.F.A. Assistant Paymaster (Witley Camp).. Returned to Canada March, 1918; resumed the study of law. Called to the Saskatchewan bar 1920. Formed partnership Collins & Graham; formed present partnership (Ross & Graham). Member United Service Club. Presbyterian. Address, Ross & Graham, Moose Jaw, Sask.

GARVIN: Captain Frederick. P., D.D.S., L.D.S., Canora. Born at Saltcoats, Saskatchewan, 1891, son of Robert and Ella (Tracy) Garvin. Married Malvine Caye, 1920, and has one son. Educated at Saltcoats public, Melville High Schools, Wesley College, Winnipeg; Toronto University. Irish descent. Family came from Carrickfergus, Ireland. Grandfather came to Canada; settled in Carleton County, Ont., near Richmond. Father came west in 1885 and served in the North-west Rebellion. Homesteaded in the Wallace district. Was engaged in the blacksmithing business in Saltcoats for twelve years; hardware-lumber business at Melville. Now resides at San Diego, California. Dr. Garvin worked in the hardware trade at Melville. 1904-06. Graduated from Toronto University 1918; with the degrees ,of D.D.S. and L.D.S. Joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1917, Kingston, C.A.D.C. Overseas May, 1917. Served at Sandling, Epsom and Ramsgate Hospitals. Returned to Canada 1919 and opened practice at Canora. Member of the Canora

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School Board. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Royal Arch.; C.O.F. Takes a keen interest in sports and boys work and is associated with the local Tuxis Boys' Movement. Liberal. Recreations, curling and shooting. Address, Canora.

GARRETT: E. Leon, editor Indian Head News. Born at Bradford, Ont., Jan. 20th, 1896, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Garrett, of Watrous, Bask. Educated at the Ontario and Sask. schools. Came west in 1910, worked on the Watrous Signal) Saskatchewan Phoenix), Indian Head News, 1919-23. Served in the Great War with the Motor Transport, 6th Canadian Railway Troops; France with this unit two years. Elected vice-pres. Indian Head G.W.V.A. 1921; president, 1922-23. Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Address, Indian Head.

GARRETT: Harold Francis, editor and publisher, Davidson Leader. Born at Bradford, Simcoe, county, Ont., 1883, son of Edmund and Susan (Goodfellow) Garrett. Married Elsie E. Thompson, 1909, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at Bradford Public and High Schools. Was early apprenticed to the printing trade with his father, Edmund Garrett, a pioneer printer, and sometime editor of the Bradford Witness. Worked on Newmarket Era for a year and a half; Toronto (Bryant Press). Came west 1906, to Saskatoon, and worked as linotype operator on Daily Phoenix. Was linotype machinist and operator on Regina Standard (1907-08). Purchased the Davidson Leader in 1909, from J. C. Knox, and has edited and issued it ever since. Has built it up, doubled its size, and possesses one of the most up-to-date plants in Saskatchewan-modern type-setting machines (Linotype). Mr. Garrett was chairman of the Hospital Board, 1920-21. Takes a keen interest in sport and has played on the hockey and lacrosse clubs in Saskatoon. Is an ardent curler. Member of the Masonic Order, Protestant. Takes a keen interest in municipal and civic affairs. Address, Davidson, Sask. .

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GERMAINE: Lieut.-Colonel M.' A., officer commanding 2nd Sask. Battalion (merchant). Born at Omemee Victoria county, Ont., December 6th, 1884,. a son of Alfred and Ellen (Lowes) Germaine. Married Annie Parsons, July 14th, 1919, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at the Public and High Schools Omemee. Col. Germaine in early life worked in the mining and construction business at Cobalt. Coming to the west Ii 1912, settled at Moose Jaw and was employed by the Parker Elevator Co. At the outbreak of the European war, Col. Germaine, who then held the rank of Captain in the Canadian Militia, was ordered to join the nearest militia unit. This he did, becoming Lieutenant with the 60th Rifles; transferred to 28th Battalion (lieut.); proceeded overseas May, 1915 (duty with Battalion on Shorncliffe area); France Sept., 1915; (promoted captain) ; 28th Battalion into action on the Kemmel front (wounded). In the spring, 1916 (St. Eloi), engagement; Invalided to England (reserve battalion). Rejoined unit France, Sept., 1916; Somme; was promoted major Oct. 19th, 1916; all engagements, on the Arras front, Vimy Ridge; Arleux, Fresnoy;? Hill 70. Went to 2nd Division wing for instructional duties Sept., 1917;. remained here until Armistice; England Demobilization work; promoted lieutenant-colonel Dec., 1918. Mentioned twice in dispatches. Holds 1ong service medal in Canadian Militia. Returned to Canada and opened present business. Col. Germaine is officer commanding 2nd Battalion, Saskatchewan. Member of the United Service Club. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Moose Jaw.

GRAHAM: Reverend Angus A., B.A., M.A., B.D., D.D. Principal Moose Jaw College. Born at Glencoe, Middlesex county, Ont., 1867, a son of Captain Duncan and Ann (Graham) Graham. Married Jennie Graham Stephen in 1898, and has three daughters. Educated at Wardsville High School Glencoe High

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School, McGill University, 1894. Taught school, in early life at Glencoe and Newbury. Winner of the Prince of Wales' Gold Medal at McGill (1st rank honours in mental and moral philosophy). Graduated from Presbyterian College, Montreal, in 1897, winner of the Calvin gold medal and highest honours. 0rdained and inducted at Petrolia, Lambton County, Ont. 1897-1904. Pastor St. David's Church, St. John, N.B: In 1911 was appointed principal of the newly organized Moose Jaw College for Boys. This school under his management and charge has become one of the leading educational institutions of the West. He is a member of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church; member of the Moose Jaw Library Board; member of the Rotary Club, and was honoured by his Alma Mater, in 1921, with the degree of doctor of divinity. Address, Moose Jaw College.

GOODWIN: Captain Guy Stewart, M.C., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Halifax, N.S., 1891, son of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Goodwin. Married Mary Larken, 1919. Educated at the Halifax Public and High Schools, Dalhousie University. Family came to the United States in 1650, and settled in Massachusetts, and came to Nova Scotia with General Moncton's army. Mother's people United Empire Loyalists. Father, Dr. Frederick Goodwin, practised in Halifax for many years. Dr. Goodwin, after graduating from Dalhousie served at Gallipoli with 26th C.C.S., Mesopotamia i3th Division; ambulance work. India, with Station Hospital at Poona. France, with the 9th Division (Imperials), 2nd 1st East Lancashire Ambulance. Germany army of occupation. Returned to Canada in 1919. Came to Saskatchewan, Briercrest, Moose Jaw, 1922. Member United Service Club; Prairie Club. Member of the British, Canadian and Saskatchewan Medical Associations. Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Address, Moose Jaw.

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GOLD: William James, Barrister (Gold, Stockan, & Co.), Langham and Radisson. Born at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1883, son of James and Margaret (Ellis) Gold. Married Helen Rae, 1907, and has one son and, two daughters. Educated at Dundee, St. Andrew's University, Edinburgh University. Father, Mr. James Gold, a Dundee solicitor. Mr. Gold was articled to Sir Thomas Thornton, solicitor, of Dundee; called to the Scottish bar, 1906, came to Radisson, Saskatchewan, 1906, and opened practice; formed partnership with G. J. Stockan in 1913. Member of the Canadian Bar Association; chairman of the School Board; secretary-treasurer and town clerk for the town of Radisson, solicitor for, the Bank of Commerce; solicitor, for the town of Radisson.? Past Master Ispheming Lodge, A.F. and A.M., P.D.D.G.M., No.7 District. Member of the Royal Arch Preceptory. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, curling and motoring. Address, Radisson.

GARDINER: Ernest, barrister, crown prosecutor, Jud. Dist. Humboldt, agent of the Minister of Justice at Ottawa. Born at Crawley in Surrey, England, 1873. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Crawley Gardiner. Married Marie Peters and has one daughter. Was educated by private tuition. Mr. Gardiner comes from a legal family. His father was clerk in Chancery for many years in London. Mr. Gardiner read law under his father and the present Mr. Justice Eve. Called to Lincolns Inn bar in 1895, and practised in London until 1918. Came to Canada 1912, and was with Russell Hartney of Saskatoon. Called to the bar of Saskatchewan in 1913; practised at Vonda, coming to Humboldt, 1913, where he is now engaged in a large and growing practice.? Appointed agent for the Attorney-General in 1917; agent of the Minister of Justice at Ottawa 1923 member of the bar of England; member of the Saskatchewan bar. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Roman Catholic. Liberal. Address, Humboldt.

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GARNER: Lt.-Colonel Albert Coleman, D.S.O., D.L.S., M.E.I.C., F.R.G.S. Son of Albert Edward Garner and Susan Garner (formerly Coleman); both of Warwick~ shire, England.? Born Maxstoke Hall, Warwickshire, England, September 6th,
1878. Married Margaret Blyth Tait, of Montreal, October 31st, 1905. Children -Grace Eleanor Coleman Garner, Lucile Margaret Coleman Garner, Henry Lawrence Coleman Garner, Donald Alexander Coleman Garner. Education - public and private schools and tuition, England and Canada. Religion, Anglican. Residence in North-west Territories (now Saskatchewan) since July, 1888. This includes three years in British Columbia and six and one half years absence on active military service in the field. Commissioned as Dominion Land Surveyor in 1907; as Saskatchewan Land Surveyor in 1910; as Alberta Land Surveyor in 1912. Admitted as student Engineering Institute of Canada in. 1904; elected associate member in 1908 and member in 1916. District Surveyor and Engineer, Saskatchewan Government, 1907-10. Private practice in surveying and municipal engineering, 1910-12. Appointed Surveyor to Land Titles Office, Regina, in. April, 1912; and made Chief Surveyor of Land Titles Offices, Saskatchewan, in January, 1913, and organized the Department, holding this appointment to date. Special exploration

work for Saskatchewan Government, and in charge of exploratory party of 1920 and
1921. Work commenced by Legislature. Fourth session, page 41, of Sessional
Papers, 1920. Town Councillor, town of Qu' Appelle, 1911 and 1912. President Saskatchewan Land Surveyors' Association, 1913 and 1914; resigning to leave on active military service. Member of Executive Council, Saskatchewan Good Roads Association, 1922 and 1923. President Regina Town Planning Association for 1923. Member of Executive (Regina Branch) Engineering Institute of Canada, J922, and elected chairman of Branch, March, 1923, for year 1923-1924. Elected fellow of "Royal Colonial Insti-

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tute," London, England, 1916; elected fellow ,of Royal Geographical Society, London, England, June, 1922. Member of Canadian Club, Regina; member of United Service Institute, Regina, and other local organizations. Special scout; Lord Strathcona's Horse (Boer War), 1900-01. "Severely wounded," "Special mention in despatches," London Gazette, February, 1901. Awarded Queen's Medal and four clasps, medal being presented by H.M. the King, Edward VII, February 10th, 1901. Lieutenant 16th Light Horse, 1908-1911; captain, 1911.13; adjutant, 1912 and 1913; transferred as captain Corp of Guides, 1913. Appointed to command 12th Cyclist Company, Corp of Guides, 1920, retaining command to date. District Military Intelligence Officer, Military District No. 12, May, 1920, to August, 1922. Resigned on duties being taken over by Permanent Force. Qualified in cavalry, infantry, horse and field artillery, engineering, signalling and army service corp during period 1908-15. Appointed captain and adjutant, 32nd Battalion, C.E.F., November 15th, 1914; promoted major, December 26th, 1914; prompted Lt.-Colonel, August 13th, 1915; appointed Assistant Director of Supply and Transport (Over-seas Canadians), England, August 13th, 1915. Special observation duty (for War Office "Transportation" in France and Belgium), December, 1915, and January, 1916. . Appointed to recruit, organize and command 195th (city of Regina) Battalion, C.E.F., February 2nd, 1916. Appointed to organize and command 2nd Canadian Labour Battalion, Seaford, England, December 20th, 1916, taking this command to France in February, 1917. Appointed to organize and command 12th Battalion Canadian Railways Troops in France, October, 1917; retained this command till final demobilization at Regina, April 23rd, 1919, and placed on active list. Reserve of officers, O.E.F., on same date, with rank of Lt.-Colonel. Operations: Engaged on front, Arras to opposite St. Quentin, March, 1917 to January, 1919. Actions: With 3rd Army, Arras and locality,

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April 9th, to May 3rd, 1917; November 21st to December, 1917, advance on Cambrai with 3rd Army; retirement 5th army on Amiens, March 21st to April, 1918, general advance Amiens front, with 3rd and 4th Armies, August, 1918, to Armistice, November, 1918. Mentioned in despatches Commander-in-Chief London Gazette, 28-12-17; mentioned in despatches, Commander-in-Chief, London Gazette, 31-12-18. Awarded Distinguished Service Order, January 1st, 1919, and decorated by H. M. King George V, February 13th, 1919. Secretary Saskatchewan Provincial Rifle Association, 1913-19 and president, 1920-1922. Retired and made life member. Member Dominion of Canada Rifle Association, 1913 to date, and has represented Saskatchewan on Council from 1914 to date. Secretary of Regina Garrison from organization, 1912; resigning for active military service in 1914. Member South African Veterans' Association from organization, 1912. Member Imperial Veterans' Association, !1912 ,and 1914, and honorary assistant organizer for Saskatchewan, 1913-1914. Member Army and Navy Veterans' Association for several years. Member Great War Veterans' Association (Regina Branch), being 1st vice president 1920 and 1921, and president November, 1921, to March 15th, 1923; retired and awarded gold badge of the Association. Made hon. president 1923, also member of executive.

GUEST: Colonel Frederick, M.D., physician and surgeon. Born London, Ont., Nov. 29th, 1866, son of Richard W. and Margaret (Fitzgerald) Guest. Married Alice Silcox, 1895, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at London Collegiate, Western University. Born on a farm in London township. Began the practice of medicine at Shedden, Ont., 1890; removed to St. Thomas in 1900; served as Alderman continuously, 1903-10; elected Mayor 1910 re-elected 1911. Held commission in 15th Fld. Amb. (Colonel), Canadian Militia. Joined C.A.M.C. Feb. 17th, 1915;

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overseas with No.3, Can. Stationary Hospital, and was attached to A.D.M.S. Staff, Shorncliffe. Transferred to the Dardenelles; saw much service at. Lemnos Island; returned to England and was given command at the opening of the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Buxton, June 1916; was here promoted Lt.-Col.; remained until Nov., 1917, when he was attached to Headquarters Staff, London, and visited Canadian patients in Imperial hospitals; Western Command; transferred and took command Epsom Hosp., June, 1918 (4,200 beds); remained here until hospital closed, Sept., 1919. Returned to Canada Sept., and was appointed Medical Health Officer, No.1 Health District; resigned and was appointed Medical Director for the Provincial Saskatchewan Health Quarters, Regina. Held this until June, 1922; resumed private practice. Col. Guest is Past Deputy Grand Master, Masonic Lodge, No.3 Dist.; past president of the Alumni of the Western University; past president Medical Assn., St. Thomas; member Knights of Pythias; Oddfellows; member Wascana Country Club. Address, Regina, Sask.

GIBBS: James, president Board of Trade, Melfort, merchant (Crawford, Gibbs, Ltd.) Born at Dunlop in Ayrshire, Scotland, 1890, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Motherwell) Gibbs. Married Margaret Doran, 1912 and' has one son. Educated Dunlop and Kilmarnock schools. Father, Mr. Robert Gibbs, in the meat-packing business in Dunlop for many years. Mr. Gibbs was apprenticed to the dry goods business (Ross & Co.), Kilmarnock. Came to Canada, 1911, to Winnipeg; with Gaults, Ltd., five and a half years, as buyer. Opened business in Innisfail, Alberta, with present partner, F. G. Crawford, Esq. Came to Melfort, 1917, and opened present business, which they have enlarged and built up until to-day it is one of the largest houses in the north. Mr. Gibbs takes a keen interest in civic and community affairs; is a director of the

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Agricultural Society; president Board of Trade. A member of the Masonic Lodge. A Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, curling and golf.

GILMOUR: Captain Lionel C., chemist and druggist, Moose Jaw. Born in Moose Jaw, Sask., 1891, son of James and Margaret Jane (Powell) Gilmour. Married Dorothy Haw, of Winnipeg), 1,921. Educated at the Moose Jaw schools and Ontario School of Pharmacy. Captain Gilmour's family came to Canada from Stirlingshire, Scotland, and were pioneers in Bruce county, Ont. His father came west in 1882 and, was one of the real pioneers of the Moose Jaw district. Captain Gilmour graduated from the Ontario School of Pharmacy in May, 1912, and opened business in Moose Jaw that year. Disposed of business and joined the C.E.F., "D" Co., 229th Battalion (Colonel Pickett). Overseas April 17th; transferred to the Royal Air Force; France Jan. 3rd, 1918; continuous service until July 31st. Shot down. Prisoner in Germany; Lille, Karlshrue, Landshutt, Englestadt, Kamstigall; England December, 1918. Returned to Canada Feb., 1918; discharged and re-entered business, at Moose Jaw. Member Prairie Club (Moose Jaw); United Service Club (Moose Jaw).; Moose Jaw Golf Club. Member Saskatchewan Pharmaceutical Association. Member of the Masonic Order. Methodist. Conservative. Now living on the Pacific Coast.

HANDBIDGE: Robert L., barrister and solicitor, Kerrobert. Born at Southampton, Ont., 1891, son of Robert and Fanny (Murton) Handbidge. Married Jane Mitchell, of Francis, Sask., in 1915, and has one son and four daughters. Educated at the Southampton Public School, Port Elgin High School, Owen Sound Collegiate. Irish stock. Grandfather, John Handbidge came to Canada from Wicklow, Ireland, and settled in Dummer township, Peterboro, Ont. Mr. Handbidge's father was engaged in carriage-making

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business in Southampton (Bruce county). After leaving school came west in 1908; articled in law to J. A. Cross, K.C.; cal1ed to, the bar Jan., 1915; opened practice in partnership with his brother, J. M. Handbidge. Member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Law Associations.? Solicitors for the Bank of Commerce, Excelsior Life Insurance Company, Union Trust Company, Rural Municipality of Hearts Hill; R M. of Oakdale; RM. of Prairie Dale. Solicitor for Canada Bonded Attorney, U. S. Guaranty and Fidelity Co. Member of the Town Council for the years 1921-22-23; ex-member of the School Board. Past master of the Masonic Lodge, No. 90; Scottish Rite. I.O.O.F. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Kerrobert.

HALL: Herbert Botsford, merchant, Lloydminster (H. B. Hall & Son, Ltd.) Born at Rothesay, N.B., 1866, a son of Stephen S. and Havilah Shaw (Fellows) Hall. Married Laura Parks in 1890 and has one son and two daughters. His son, Lieut. Hall, served overseas with distinction and was awarded the Military Cross. Mr. Hall was educated at the Rothesay Collegiate School.? Comes of United Empire Loyalist stock. His ancestors came to New Brunswick after the American Revolution. His great-grandfather Stephen Snedden was Governor of Annapolis Royal: Nova Scotia his father, Stephen S. Hall, a prominent merchant of St. John for many years. Mr. Hall in early life farmed at Gagetown, N.B. Came west in 1903 with the celebrated Barr Colony. Drove to Lloydminster from Saskatoon (200 miles), farm wagon and horses taking two weeks in transit with his household effects. Started the first general store in Lloydminster. This he conducted the first winter in a large tent, his goods having been brought from Montreal to Edmonton, via Calgary, floated down the Saskatchewan by barges. The lumber which he used the following spring to erect his store which was, with his own home the first building erected in the village, had to be hauled

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by teams from Fort Pitt to the village, a distance of over twenty miles. His business prospered with the years and developed until he carries one of the most complete and up-to-date assortment of stocks in northern Saskatchewan. He was first Mayor Of the town and subsequently elected three terms. Is at present a member of the School Board. Was one of the prime movers in the organization of the Lloydminster Municipal Hospital, first of its kind in Western Canada. Member of the Board of Trade, of the Agricultural Society. Member of the Masonic Order. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Lloydminster.

HAMBLIN~ James Herbert, Mayor of? Qu'Appelle, 1923 merchant and farmer (Hamblin Bros.) Born at McGregor, Man., 1893. A son of Ernest and Jennie Hamblin. Educated at the Public and High Schools, of Edrans and McGreggor, Man. Came to Saskatchewan in 1912; clerked in a general store at Fillmore; afterwards at Biggar and Elstow in mercantile business. Came to Qu'Appelle, 1914. Took a very prominent part in war work and town activities. Member of the town council, 1919-20-21; ,Mayor, 1922. A staunch supporter of the Anglican Church; a member and Clerk of the Vestry of St. Peter's Pro-Cathedral. Provincial Chairman of the Confectioners', Bakers' and Fruiterers' trade section of the Saskatchewan Retail Merchants' Assn., and Saskatchewan representative on the Dominion Board at Ottawa. Interested in the Boy Scout movement, being District Commissioner for the riding of South Qu'Appelle, as well as scoutmaster of the 1st Qu' Appelle troop. Interested in all kinds of sport, and has been secretary of many sporting societies in Qu'Appelle. An Anglican. Address, Qu' Appelle.

HART: Frederick William, M.D., Mayor of Indian Head. Born Pugwash, N.S., 1877, son of Rev. Thos. D. and Charlotte (Dixon) Hart. Married Minnie

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Louise Hance, of London, Ont., 1909, and has three sons and two daughters. Educated at Nova Scotia Schools, Mt. Allison Academy, McGill University. United Empire Loyalist stock. Father, Rev. Thos. Hart, a prominent Methodist clergyman of the Maritime Conference. Dr. Hart graduated from McGill University in 1902, and was assistant to Dr. Price, of St. John, until 1905. Came west to Indian Head and has practised there continuously. Joined C.A.M.C. July, 1915, reporting to War Office; when he was transferred to R.A.M.C. Served with Hospital in Cairo Egypt; remained here during the Gallipoli campaign; returned to Canada, 1916; resumed practice. Member of the High School Board for, many years; member of the Town Council for four years, where his splendid work was rewarded by election to the Mayor's chair. President Board of Trade; president Canadian Club. Represents Saskatchewan on the Canadian Medical Board. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons. A past master of Indian Head Lodge, A.F. and A.M; Member of the Scottish Rite, Regina. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Indian Head.

HOLMAN: William Henry, B.A., barrister and solicitor, Outlook. ?Born at Cheltenham, Glos., England, 1883, son of Thomas Walter and Jane (Weaver) Holman. Married Martha Georgina Stewart and has one daughter. Educated at the Normal School Regina McMaster University, University of Toronto. ?Family came to Canada in 1891. Mr. Holman was principal of the Rosthern High School; graduated from the University of Toronto in 1908, and articled in law to Alexander W. Hutchinson, of McCraney (MacKenzie & Hutchinson), Saskatoon; afterwards to MacLean, Hollenrake & Moxen. Called to the bar, July, 1919. Came to Outlook and took over the practice of E..W. Hume. He is member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Bar Associations. Solicitor for the Union Bank of Canada; ex-member of the School Board; member

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of the Town Council Solicitor for the Canada Bonded Attorney, and Western Debentures Co., Ltd., Past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Has always taken a lively interest in sports and was a member of the 1908 Provincial Champion Football Club. Is a brother of the Reverend C. T. Holman, M.A., B.D., professor in the University of Chicago. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Outlook.

HENDERSON: James, artist, of Fort Qu' Appelle, Saskatchewan, was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, in the year 1871, the only son in a family of four, born to James Henderson and Christian McAinst. His education was received in the schools of his native city, where his boyhood days were spent. He commenced his business life when he was apprenticed to a Glasgow lithographic artist, which apprenticeship he served for the full term, when he went to London to follow his chosen profession. Here, in the larger field. he continued to develop himself and to take advantage of early desires to express himself in paint. Devoting all his spare hours to the study of painting and drawing, and by using the great art galleries and museums of London to the fullest extent, he took a full measure of instruction and inspiration from the treasures that lay at hand. Painting and drawing were now the chief aims of his life; yet it was not for some time that he left the commercial art for painting. An event that had a far-reaching effect in his life and career took place in 1909, when he decided to make a trip to Canada. While only intended as a visit, yet, so impressed was he with what he saw, that he decided to ?stay and seek his fortune in the land where so many of his "brothers" had found opportunity and success. After a short residence in Winnipeg, he again "trekked" farther west, this time going to the growing city of Regina, capital of Saskatchewan. Here he continued to live until 1916, when he moved to the Valley of the Qu' Appelle to make his home in the historic old

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town of Fort Qu' Appelle, where he now resides. The move to the Fort was the result of a decision to live in close? proximity to his "raw material," for the beauty of this lovely valley had cast its spell over him and he desired to paint it in all its moods and seasons. Landscape painting has been to Mr. Henderson a particularly ,happy field to labour in, for, first and foremost, he is a true lover of nature, and his success as a landscape painter has doubtless sprung from a gift to see nature with the understanding and sympathy of the poet and to express himself in colour harmony that is masterly in composition and technique. But while Mr. Henderson has enjoyed many happy hours in painting the broad prairies and glorious sunsets of Saskatchewan, in winter and summer seasons, yet, it is his Indian portraiture that has given him his greatest satisfaction. Taking the Indians of Western Canada for his subjects, he has painted representative types from the Reserves of Saskatchewan and Alberta giving us interpretations of these people that are at once living portraits and decorative works of art. He has lived on' the Reserves with "his subjects" and has learned to know them and their ways and to appreciate the many fine qualities - and indiosyncrasies - of the? red man. The Indians of the Standing Buffalo Reservation, the Sioux, soon found a name for their artist friend, and thus they greet him in their own tongue as "Wicite-owa-wicasa," which, being interpreted means "the man who paints the old men's pictures." His painting is always sincere, for his canvases must first satisfy his own searching criticism for truth and expression. His landscape painting is a considerable contribution to the art of Western Canada where his pictures continue to exhale their charm in the homes of many Canadian art lovers. But the people of Canada will possibly chiefly remember the art of James Henderson for his greater contribution to posterity in preserving for generations of Canadians such magnificent studies of the original inhabitants of these Do-

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minions - the Indians of Western Canada. A Scotsman by birth, he has become a Canadian. by choice, and although fate has beckoned to him from afar, he has remained true to his desire to express in paint the life and beauties of his adopted land.? He was married in 1900 to Miss Jean Lang, youngest daughter of John Lang of Glasgow. Golf and rowing are his chief recreations and, being an artist, politics do not interest him.

Hysop: George H., barrister, son of George and Christina (Mannahan) Hysop. Was educated at the Moose Jaw schools; articled in law to Colonel Walter E. Seaborn (Seaborn & Taylor), and to the firm of Hutcheson & Buckles, now his Honour Judge Hutcheson, of Shaunavon. Called to the Saskatchewan bar 1914; joined R.A.N. Dec., 1916; proceeded overseas, Jan., 1917. Duty on mine sweepers; escort duty; saw service until Armistice; returned to Canada, Oct., 1918; demobilized March, 1919. Assisted in organizing legal department of the Soldier's Settlement Board, Regina; assistant solicitor, latterly district solicitor. In July, 1921, came to Aneroid and opened present practice.. Solicitor for the rural municipality of Auvergne; Glen MacPherson; solicitor for the village of Aneroid; solicitor for the Royal Bank of Canada. Member of the Knights of Pythias. Presbyterian. Conservative. Keen interest in sports-curling, baseball, hockey. Was discharged with the rank of "Skipper's Rank," equivalent of captain. Address, Aneroid.

HYNDS: Charles, editor and pub. Lumsden News Record, one of Saskatchewan's pioneer papers. Mr. Hynds was born in Guelph, Ont., 1860, a son of Samuel and Anne (Goggins) Hynds. Married Ada Armstrong, daughter of the late John S. Armstrong. Educated at Guelph and Fergus. Learned the printing business with Craig Bros. of the Fergus, Ont., News-Record, 1871; remained seven years. The paper was printed

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at that time on the old fashioned Washington press. Worked with Arthur Palmerston, Toronto Telegram. Came west in 1904; established Lumsden News-Record which he has improved and which to-day occupies one of the handsomest office plants in the province. Ex - member of the Lumsden Council; ex-member of the School Board; president of the Liberal Assn. of Lumsden. Keen interest in education and music and sports. Represented the Musicians' Union on the Trades and Labour Council of Toronto. In his youth played on the old Fergus Thistle Lacrosse Club. Member of the Masonic Order. Anglican., Liberal. Address, Lumsden, Sask.

HUMPHREY: Gerald Thomas, editor and publisher (If the Nokomis Times. Born at London, England, 1889, son of Alfred and Henrietta (Judd) Humphrey. Married Marguerite Carbonn, 1919, and has two sons. Educated at the Kent County Schools, England. Father came to Canada in 1880. He had travelled extensively and was in the Australian gold rush; Klondyke in 1898. Family settled in Canada in 1906, near Kingston, Ont. Came west in 1908, to Cupar, Sask. where he farmed. Served in the Great War with the 96th Canadian Scottish. Mr. Humphrey learned the printing trade with the Cupar Herald; worked afterwards in Strasbourg; Balcarres. Joined C.E.F. Aug. 22nd, 1914; 22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse; transferred to 6th Battalion at Valcartier; France, 1915' signal troop Canadian Cavalry Brigade; Ypres, Somme with the Imperials at Messienes, Cambrai, Le Cateau five years in France; "Last Hundred Days" with the Canadians, Arras, Amiens, St. Quentin; Canadian army of occupation in Germany. Discharged August, 1919. Came to Nokomis and purchased the plant of the Weekly Times. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Scoutmaster, Saskatchewan Boy Scouts (Nokomis Branch). Secretary baseball and hockey clubs. Member of the Union Church. Independent. Address, Nokomis.

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HAMELIN: Captain Joseph Jules, M.D., C.M., B.L., physician (Hamelin, Ponton & Hurlburt). Born at St. Polycarpe, Que., 1882, son of Oliver and Eleanor (Martin) Hamelin. Married Stella Dennis, and has one daughter. Comes from old French family in Quebec. Ancestors came to Quebec In 1623; Seigniory of Grandiennes near Trois Riviere. Father in the Californian gold rush of 1859. Returned to Canada and farmed at Soulanges. Dr. Hamelin graduated from. Laval in 1905. chief house surgeon Hotel Dleu Hospital, three years; assistant to Sir William Hingston.; practice at Montmartre, Sask. 1908; North Battleford, 1911. Joined C.E.F. Nov., 19I5; France, 1916; Somme, Royal Naval Division; Beaucourt; Beaumont-Hammel; was with 13th Stationary Hospital in X-ray work. Returned to Canada. Officer in charge of Standing Board for Recruiting. Formed present partnership December, 1919. Member of the Knights of Columbus; ex-member of the Knights of Columbus; ex-member of the Separate School Board. Member of the Radiological Society of America. Roman Catholic. Liberal. Address, North Battleford.

HUTCHINSON: George Ogilvie, Postmaster, Morse, Sask. Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 1889, son of William and Margaret (Ogilvie) Hutchinson. Educated at the Aberdeenshire schools. Worked in early life in the postal service of Scotland. Came to Canada, 1913; in the employ of the city of Toronto. Coming west in the spring of 1914 to Morse; worked a: various occupations until 1916, when he joined the C.E.F., 209th Battalion. France with the 102nd, Dec., 1916. Vimy Ridge, wounded, invalided to England. Chatham Military Hospital. Returned to Canada Dec., 1917; Moose Jaw Military Hospital. Discharged April, 1918: Took up quarter section of land under S.S.B..; proved it and farmed it. Appointed Postmaster April 5th, 1923. Member Postmasters' Assn. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, golf, football, curling. Address, Morse, Sask. 186

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HEIDE: Jas. Abraham, editor, Herbert Herald. Born in the Batoche District, Saskatchewan, 1899, son of J. M. and Edith. (Classen) Heide. Educated at the county schools and Vonda High School. Mennonite extraction; ancestors came from Holland, settled in Manitoba. Father moved to Saskatchewan, N.W.T., 1896; settled at Batoche. After leaving the Vonda High School, where he took second-class certificate honours, Mr. Heide enlisted with 188th Battalion at Humboldt, at the "age of sixteen, went into camp, and was discharged as under age. Re-enlisted in Flying Corps, 1918; passed preliminary examination; Armistice precluding active service. Worked on the Humboldt Journal two years, Watrous Signal one year, Prince Albert Daily Herald; editor and manager Delisle Advocate, Wynyard Advance. Purchased Herbert Herald 1922. Married Miss Minnetta Garrett, of the well known journalistic family, who are connected with so many of the papers of this Province, and has one son. Member of the Board of Trade; member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Press Associations; secretary of the Agricultural Society. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Herbert.

HOPKINS: George Lionel, Provincial Auditor, born at London, England, April 13th, 1874, the son of George Hopkins and Sarah Fanny (Fairall) Hopkins. Educated at City of Westminster School and King's College, London. Married Dorcas Winnifred Copley, May 17th, 1922. Was employed in the British Civil Service from 1890 to 1906. Came to Western Canada and engaged in farming. Took up a homestead from 1906 to 1909. Entered Saskatchewan Government Civil Service in 1909 and subsequently became Provincial Auditor. Has been actively identified with
all forms of athletics, principally cycling, cross-country running, tennis,
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J, Hopkins, is the holder of the 100 miles tandem cycling record of England, under the colours of the Ansley Bicycle Club. At present an active member of the Regina Boat Club, and Civil Service Tennis Club. Prominently identified with musical organizations.? Master Wascana, No.2, G.R.S., A.F. and A.M. Religion, Anglican. Address, 3212 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan.

HALE: Mrs. Ida C. (Ruttan), proprietrix, Empress Hotel, Moose Jaw. Born at Peterboro, Ont., February 28th, 1874, a daughter of Michael and Mary (Stone) Ruttan. Married Robert Hale, 31st May, 1891, and has two sons and one daughter (son deceased). Educated county schools of Muskoka and by constant self-teaching. Mrs. Hale's life and career in the Province of Saskatchewan is an example of what perseverance and character may achieve in a new country. After a residence of twenty years she may justly be described as its most outstanding and successful business woman. Her parents, pioneer people in the Muskoka district, faced and encountered all the disadvantages of early pioneer life; gradually won from the forest a home and a place in the community. The children had what schooling the district afforded. The family grew to age and Mrs. Hale married and lived for a number of years in Muskoka. Having to provide for her family, in 1901 she determined to come west and improve their condition. This she did in 1903, locating at Estevan. After a residence here for some time, she came to Moose Jaw. Here she opened and operated La Hale Lodge, the first apartment block in the city. Here she was very successful in an enterprise she started largely with only her character as an asset and her known ability to manage and willingness to work as a line of credit, that stood her well in time of necessity. In 1915 she was urged to take over the management of the Empress Hotel, which she has run continuously ever since, and which, under her

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efficient management, has become one of the leading transient and commercial homes of the West. Only a woman of strong personality and character. could have surmounted the many difficulties that lay in her path. Mrs. Hale has met them and won out, and she holds the respect and esteem of her community. She may well be classed as one of the Province's successful citizens. Her son, Robert Hale, served with the 46th Batt. overseas, and was wounded at Vimy Ridge. She is a life member of the Daughters of the Empire. Member of the Canadian Club. A Presbyterian. A Liberal. Address, Empress Hotel, Moose Jaw.

HOPKINS: Edward L., editor and publisher Star City Echo. Born in Hampshire, England 1867 a son of William and Julia (Peckham) Hopkins. Married Jemima Wood Stanton, 1904, and has one daughter. Educated at Christchurch, Hampshire. Apprenticed to the printing trade, Sydenham & MacDonald commercial printers, BO'l1rnemouth. Afterwards to Robert Banks, Racquet Court, London. Was foreman for William Majoribanks, Battersea; 1895 was in business for himself at Bournemouth. Came to Canada (Prince Albert), Ingles, Wardle & Brown; in charge of their plant. Took over this plant in 1914 and moved it to Star City and founded the Echo. This journal, under his management, has a growing circulation is a good advertising medium, covers the district in which it is issued. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Association; member of the Board of Trade; ex-member of the Board of Managers of the Baptist Church. Now a member of the Union Church. Baptist. Liberal. Address, Star City.

HOGLE; Perl Clayton, Mayor of Radisson (1923). Born at Cincinnati, Ohio, 1889, son of the Reverend P. C. and Mary (Harper) Hogle. Married Edna Taylor, of Dundurn, 1913. Educated at the Burlington, Ia., schools, and Mt. Pleasant, Ia. Scotch-Irish descent.

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Great-grandfather came from Scotland and settled in U.S.A. Family moved to Iowa. Father taught school and was afterwards a minister of the Methodist Church. Mayor Hogle came to Canada, 1910, to Dundurn, and engaged in the lumber business (Home Lumber Co.), until 1913. General merchandise business at Dundurn. 1916, came to Radisson for the Monarch Lumber Co. In 1918 he became manager for Boyd Bros., lumber, autos. Mr. Hogle is a naturalized British subject and citizen of Canada. Member of the Town Council, and Mayor, 1922-23;. member, and sec.treas. of the School Board ; .sec.-treas. of the Agricultural Society. Past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F; Member of the Union Church. Address, Radisson.

HOPEWELL: Sherman Jay. Born at South March, Ont., 1888, son of John A. and Ruth (Shaw) Hopewell. Married Pearl Hale, 1919, and has one son educated at Arnprior schools. Came to Saskatchewan in 1906, and was with Foley, Welch & Stewart (construction work). Entered the service of the Union Bank at Perdue (1909); teller, 1910; accountant, 1911; transferred to Vancouver, 1913; Lilloett, Winnipeg; accountant department, Gull Lake, Swift Current, Moose Jaw manager at Strongfield; Vidora, Luseland; resigned to become manager Empress. Hotel,? Moose Jaw; resigned and is now connected with. banking interests in Los Angeles. Member of the Kiwanis Club. Mason. Shriner. Well-known hockey player. Address, 4713 Clinton Ave., Hollywood, California.

HODSON: Edward St. George, Collector of Customs, Rosthern. Born at Athlone, Westmeath County, Ireland 1869 son of John and Louisa Maria (Gray) Hodson. Married Hilda Nivanus (deceased). Married Eleanor Grace Hoig. Has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Galway Grammar School, Trinity College, Dublin. Hodson family in Ireland since Cromwell's time. Emigrated from Staffordshire, England.

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Lived in Goldsmith's district. One of Mr. Hodson's ancestors-the Bishop of Elphin, County of Roscommon-the Bishop, a staunch Royalist, once concealed

Charles I when a fugitive in Ireland. Father, Mr. John Hodson, farmed on a large scale in County Westmeath. Mr. Hodson joined 2nd Company of the 61st Dublin Yoemanry, and saw service with them in South African War (Rhodesia). (King and Queen's Medal) Invalided with enteric fever to England. Returned to South Africa with the Irish Horse, under Longford. Service until the end of the war. Came to Canada March, 1903, with the Barr Colony. Homesteaded north of Radisson, and was afterwards in the implement business at Rosthern.? Appointed Collector of Customs and Dominion Land Agent, 1912. Joined C.E.F., October, 1915, 65th Battalion (in the ranks). Overseas as quartermaster sergeant. England. Transferred to 72nd Seaforth Highlanders. Discharged and returned to Canada. Resumed position in Customs. Ex-member of the Town Council; Mayor four terms. Past Master Masonic Lodge. First lawn Tennis Champion, 1907. Anglican. Independent. Address, Rosthern.

HAWTHORNE: Robert John, Crown Prosecutor Assiniboia (Hawthorne & Rappell) . Born at Tyneside Ont., 1885, a son of Samuel and Syrena (Cook) Hawthorne. Married Margaret Jessie Cascaden, 1912, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at Caledonia High School. North of Ireland stock. Grandfather came to Canada and settled' in Haldimand county. Mr. Hawthorne came west in 1906 to Moose Jaw, and? was articled in law to W. B., now Senator, Willoughby. Called to the bar Nov. 22nd, 1912. Practised at Elbow until May 1st, 1916. Joined 210th Battalion with rank of captain and served until December 1916. Came to Assiniboia that month and opened d practice in which he was joined, Jan. 1st, 1921, by Mr. Kenneth Rappell. Appointed Crown Prosecutor May,

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1922. Member of the Town Council 1919-20-22; member of the Board of Trade; member of the Executive of the Saskatchewan Board of Trade. Honorary President of the Tennis Club; president of the Golf Club. Senior Warden Elbow Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; at present Worthy Patron Eastern Star Lodge. Liberal. Address, Assiniboia.

HICKS: Captain William Harry, M.C., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Cayuga, Ont., 1888, son of William H. and Helen (Elder) Hicks. Married Lillian May Killens, 1916, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at the public school, Ancaster, Regina High School Queen's University. Captain Hicks comes from a family that came to Haldimand connty as pioneers. His grandfather, Captain John Hicks. Dr. Hicks taught school in Saskatchewan for five years; graduated from Queen's in 1916. Joined the C.E.F. (C.A. M.C.), as a third-year medical student (in the ranks); service Taplow Hospital. Returned and finished medical course 1916. Commissioned as captain; Joined Queen's Unit 15th Fld. Amb. (Col. Filson); overseas March, 1917.? France Aug. 5th, 1918. Served with the, 12th Field Ambulance; returned to Canada and served at Kingston Board Work, under Colonel Gardiner. Came to Strasbourg, 1920; M.H.O. for the town of Strasbourg. Mrs. Hicks (Lillian May Killens) was a graduate nurse of Kingston General Hospital; served overseas as nursing sister, Basingstoke, Bramshott. Dr. Hicks is a member of the Masonic. fraternity. Methodist Conservative. Address, Strasbourg.

HOSSIE: Joseph Carlyle, barrister (Gee & Hossie). Born at Sarnia, Ont., 1897, son of David W. and Sarah (Crone) Hossie. Married Violet Watson, of Victoria, Dec., 1921. Educated at the Moose Jaw Public and High Schools. Family came west in 1900, settling at Moose Jaw. After leaving school was articled in law to Hon. Wm. E. Knowles, K.C. Admitted to bar 1920.

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Came to Shaunavon and formed partnership with Ephraim Gee, Esq., Crown Prosecutor for the judicial district of Shaunavon. Joined C.E.F., 1916; 77th Batt., C.F.A. Overseas Jan., 1917, 2nd Siege Batt. (B.E.I. Batt.) Invalided Dec., 1917, to England. Canada March, 1918, to Victoria, where he continued in Casualty Unit C3 No.5, Siege Batt. Esquimault Headquarters Dist. (Office) No. 11; discharged Aug. 21st, 1919. Returned to Moose Jaw, where he resumed study of law. Member G.W.V.A., Golf Club. Liberal. Presbyterian. Address, Gee & Hossie, Shaunavon.

HEANE: Richard Henry, barrister, Elbow, Sask. Born at Newport, Shropshire, England, Sept. 8th 1885 a son of Richard and Hilda M. (Harrison) Heane: Married Edith Mary Inglis, June 1st, 1919. Educated at English schools (Shrewsbury). Comes of a legal family, father and grandfather practising in Newport. Mr. Heane was articled to his father and admitted to the bar as a solicitor before the Supreme Court in 1908; worked in London, England, and came to Canada 1910. Regina, with Mackenzie, Brown & Company, until 1916. Called to Saskatchewan bar May, 1916, and opened practice at Elbow, Sask. Chairman of the School Board. Solicitor for the town of Elbow. Has always taken a keen interest in educational matters. Anglican. Conservative. An enthusiastic promoter of Chautauqua. Visited Alaska 1919 as manager for Dominion Chautauquas.

HOPKINS: Edward Nicholas, M.P. for the Moose Jaw Constituency. Born in the County of Oxford, Oct. 3rd, 1854, a son of Benjamin and Margaret (Loucks) Hopkins. Married Minnie Latham, 1889, and has one son, Edward Russell Hopkins, and Mrs. Norman Bellamy. Mr. Hopkins was educated at the Oxford county schools and the Commercial College, London. North of Ireland stock. Mother's people United Empire Loyalists. Father was pioneer; Reeve of Durham

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township for over twenty-five years. Mr. Hopkins was engaged in the cheese-making business in early life, at Innerkip Zorra Township. Came west in 1882, to Moose Jaw district, driving from Brandon, Man. At that time there was not a foot of railway in the Territories and few settlements. The Canadian Pacific Railway completed over five hundred miles of road that year, coupling Swift Current with the East. Mr. Hopkins homesteaded, or rather squatted, for it was not until 1884 that "entry" could be filed on land in the district; pre-empted and homesteaded and pre-empted a second Portion of land; farmed and has continued to farm in the locality ever since.? Moved to Moose Jaw in 1907. Was President of the N.W.T. Dairymen's Association travelled extensively as far west as Fort MacLeod, advocating Government creameries; was successful in having many started. Was an early Director in Grain Growers Assn. When the Hon. Wm. Motherwell entered the Cabinet, became president; resigned the presidency and has been honorary president for five years. Organized Moose Jaw Hospital president, and built many additions, and cleared it of all debt, handing it over to the City, in 1911 free of debt. Was chosen candidate of Progressive party at Convention held in Moose Jaw, March 9th, 1923 (first bal1ot). Contested. election, running against Hon. Will. E. Knowles, Whom he defeated by the largest majority ever polled in the riding. Member of the Board of the Methodist-Church. Mr. Hopkins, Mr. William Grayson and John Bellamy, Esq., were the pioneer organizers of the Methodist Church m Moose Jaw. Address, 65 Athabaska Street, Moose Jaw.

Hope: John Walter, Mayor of Yellow Grass (1922-23) implement dealer (Hope & Pagan). Born at Kelso, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, 1876, a son of George and Margaret Hope. Married Florence Dobbyn, 1912, and has one son and five daughters. Educated at Kelso schools. Worked with his father in Roxboroughshire

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and was engaged in woollen trade (Wooden Mills). Apprenticed and served time as machinist, Kelso (eight years). Came to Canada in 1905, to Souris, Man.; afterwards to Melita, Man., and worked at his trade. Came to Yellow Grass, 1911, and purchased present business. Member of Town Council since 1913 ; Mayor, 1922-23. Member Oddfellows Lodge. Member of the Yellow Grass Curling Club. Address, Yellow Grass, Sask.

HURLBUT: Frederick Heman, M.D., physician and surgeon, North Battleford. Born at Mitchell, Perth county, Ont., 1874, son of Thomas George and Jane (Honey) Hurlbut. Married Asher Beatrix Buckingham, 1911, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at. Mitchell Public School and Toronto University. United Empire Loyalist stock. Great-grandfather came to Canada from Pennsylvania after the American Revolution; settled at Prescott, Grenville county, Ont. Moved to Port Hope and finally settled in Perth county. After graduating from Toronto University, 1907, he came west and opened practice at Lashburn, Battleford (1912). February, 1916, he joined the C.E.F. and was transferred to R.A.M.C., and saw service in Mesopotamia; returned to. Canada. Coming to North Battleford he formed the partnership with Drs. Hamelin and Panton. He is a member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Medical Societies; member of the Rotary Club, ex-member of the High School? Board of Old Battleford; chairman of the High School Board of North Battleford; member of the Masonic Order. Anglican. Liberal. Recreations, curling and hunting. Address, North Battleford.

KEOWN: Major Herbert Elwood, barrister and solicitor, Melfort. Born at Moosomin, Saskatchewan, 1890, son of Doctor L. D. and Helen (McNight) Keown. Educated at the Moosomin. schools, University of Saskatchewan Law School. Irish Stock.? Grandpar-

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ents came from Ireland and settled in Simcoe county, Ont. Father came west in 1885, to Regina ; moved to Moosomin, N.W.T. Father, Dr. Keown, still practises in that town. Major Keown was articled in law to E. R. Wylie, Esq. (now Judge Wylie, of the Judicial District of Estevan). Called to the bar 1914. Joined the C.E.F., April, 1915; lieutenant 16th Saskatchewan Light Horse; overseas, transferred to 48th Battalion, winning his captaincy in the field (Ypres); Somme (company commander),. Vimy Ridge.. Returned to Canada, Regina. Camp field office: British War Mission, Chicago, under Lord Northcliffe. Consolidation of all War Missions. Overseas, England;. Salisbury, draft conducting officer. Canada; demobilized Oct., 1918. Practised at Regina with Allan, Gordon & Gordon, afterwards Gordon, Gordon, Keown & Collins. Member of Saskatchewan bar. Member Assiniboia Club (Regina) Melfort Golf Club. Solicitor for the Union Bank of Canada, Bank of Hamilton (Ridgedale). Mason. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Melfort.

JOHNSON: Walter Palmer, Chief of Police, Moose Jaw. Born at Honeywell, Prince Edward county, Ont., 1865 a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Henry Johnson. Married Phoebe Jane Williamston Dec. 28th, 1887. Educated at county schools of Prince Edward county. Comes of Bay of Quinte Loyalist stock; Dutch and Irish extraction. Came west to Winnipeg in 1883, returned east and was again in the West m 1890; employed by Rubley, Riddle & Riddle Mfg. Co.. Entered service of police at Rat Portage; 1897. (This was the boom period of that town and it was. a typical western mining community.) Acting Chief here and resigned June, 1905, when he was appointed Chief of Moose Jaw; sworn in and has held the position continuously ever since, where his kindness and high sense of justice have won for him a host of friends as his long tenure of office testifies. Member of the Chief Constables Assn. of Canada. A member of the Masonic

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fraternity; a long-standing member of the I,O.F. A lover of horses; operates a large farm of thousand acres at Hazenmore; threshed over 13,000 bushels of wheat in 1922. Liberal. Anglican. Address Police Station, Moose Jaw.

JOHNSON: Lorne, Manager of the Sterling Trusts Corporation, Regina. Born at Aylmer, Ont., 1880, a son of Humphrey and Isabella Connor Johnson. Married in April, 1915, to Evelyn Vrooman. Received his education at public and high schools of Aylmer, Ont. Employed as bank clerk at Springfield, Ont., from 1903 to 1905, when he moved to Regina, carrying on business as a financial agent. In 1911 went to Vancouver B.C., Where he engaged in same business until 1917 ~ returning then to Regina as manager of the Sterling Trusts Corporation, which position he now holds. He is also President of Trust Securities, Limited; Adanac Properties Limited; managing director Sterling Securities Corporation, Ltd.; director of the Sterling Trusts Corporation; director of Saskatchewan Guarantee and Fidelity Co., first vice-president Land Mortgage Assn. of Sask., 1923-24. Member of Executive of Board of Governors, Regina College, since 1918. Vice president Assiniboia Club, Regina, 1924.. Recreation, golf. . Past-president Saskatchewan Provincial Golf Association; first vice-president Western Canada Golf Association, 1924. A Mason and Shriner. Religion Protestant. Address, 2159 Scarth St., Regina.

JOHNSON: William Henry, postmaster of Rouleau. Born at Malakoff, Carleton county, Ont., 1866, son of Thomas and Sarah (Kerfoot) Johnson. Married Emma J. Southam, 1898 and has two Sons and a daughter. Educated at the Marlborough township schools. Comes of pioneer farming stock. Father was in the mercantile business and was postmaster of Malakoff. Came west m April, 1888, to Wolseley, N.W.T.; Regina later, where he worked at the carpentering trade; home

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steaded near Balgonie; moved to Rouleau 1901 and engaged in the mercantile business. Appointed postmaster, 19Q5; member of the Town Council; member of the School Board; member of the Board of the Methodist Church; now member of the Union Church of Rouleau. Member of the Oddfellows Lodge, Canadian Order of Foresters. Mrs. Johnson was born in Victoria county, near Lindsay; came to the West in 1900, where the family settled at Deloraine, Man.,. afterwards at Oxbow. Educated at the high and Normal schools of Regina; taught school at Balgonie, Oxbow. She is a member of various women's societies and is interested in church work and is a member of the W.C.T.U.

JOHNSON: Ernest, editor and publisher, Foam Lake Western Review. Born at Gardar, N.D., 1900, son of Arni and Helva (Hawlgrimson) Johnson. Married Bertha Johnson, 1923. Educated at Wynyard, Sask. Father came to North Dakota from Iceland. Moved to Manitoba and settled at Winnipegosis. Moved to Wynyard in 1906. Mr. Johnson learned the printing business in the office of the Review, assumed charge of the plant as editor and publisher July 1st, 1923. Has an up-to-date office with linotype and modern machinery, motor power. Paper covers the district and is a good medium of advertising. Lutheran. Independent.

?Address, Foam Lake.

JESSUP: Edward Thomas, M.D., physician and surgeon. Born at Fergus, Wellington county Dec. 29th, 1880, a son of Humphrey and Mary (Grassley) Jessup. Married Maud Elizabeth Kay, )1.909, and has two daughters. Is a graduate of Toronto University. Came west in 1906 and was attached to the Winnipeg hospitals. Practised at Tugaske, 1907; is registered in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.? Was a member of the Town Council for some years. Coroner for the District. President of the Board of Trade. Member

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of the Saskatchewan Medical Society. President Local Liberal Association; delegate to the National Liberal Convention. at Ottawa. Is an ardent curler and his rink won Grand Challenge Cup, Moose. Jaw, 1922; Rosetown, 1922. Member Masonic Order; Royal Arch Preceptory, Shrine. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Tugaske, Sask.

JONAH: E. Bruce, B.A., LL.B., barrister (Cross, Jonah, Hugg & Forbes). Born in Albert county New Brunswick, 1879, son of W. H. and Jane (Dawson) Jonah.? Married Kathleen Leslie, 1915. Educated at the University of New Brunswick (B.A.) and Dalhousie University (LL.B.) Articled to O. S. Crockett, afterwards Mr. Justice Crockett. Called to the N.B. bar, 1908. Came to Saskatchewan that year and entered the firm of Haultain, Cross & Jonah. Admitted to the Saskatchewan bar, 1909. Mr. Jonah was elected a bencher of the Saskatchewan Law Society 1920-21-22-23. He is a past president of the Law Society of the Province. Member of Assiniboia Club (Regina). Wascana Golf Club. He is a Baptist; in politics, a Conservative. Address, Regina, Sask.

JACKSON: James Gill, merchant, president Board of Trade, Melville. Born London, England, November, 1872, son of George Gregory and Susie (Lang) Jackson. Married Edith Wastell and has one son. Educated Dulwich School; apprenticed to firm of Charles Southwell, Sons & Co. Travelled in the West of England; sent ?to South Africa, 1900; joined South African Police; served throughout the war; returned to England, 1904. Came to Canada in 1905; mercantile business at Bainsville, Ont. Came west, 1907, and worked for J. D. MacArthur, Engineering Department

?Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Established present business at Melville and has seen that town grow from a few scattered shacks to a well-ordered city. Member of the Town Council three years; chairman of the Hos-

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pital Board; president of the Board of Trade. Past Master Masonic Lodge, and Past District Deputy. An Anglican, Conservative. Recreations, tennis and gardening.

IRVINE: Captain James Franklin, M.C., F.A.C.S., Yorkton, physician and surgeon. Born at Metcalfe, Ont., 1877, a son of John and Margaret (Morrow) Irvine. Married Ruth Teeple, of Galt, Ont., 1903. Educated at Winchester Public School; Winnipeg Collegiate; Manitoba College. United Empire stock. Family originally came to Canada after the American Revolution; mother's people Huguenot. Dr. Irvine graduated from Manitoba University in 1900 and settled in Yorkton where he enjoys a large practice. Joined C.E.F. in April, 1916, and went overseas second in command No.8 Stationary Hospital, Cammeres, France. Was with the Independent Air Force in 1918; Alsace Lorraine; ?Voges. After the Armistice, at Dunkirk With No: 8, London Standing Medical Boards, until March 1919. Returned to Canada and resumed practice. Represents Medical District No.3 on the Council of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan; represents Saskatchewan College on Medical Council of Canada; representative of Saskatchewan on the Medical Council of Canada. Member of the Canadian Club. Mason. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Yorkton.

IMOFF: Mayor Floyd M., Mayor of Gull Lake (1923). Born in State of Ohio, U.S.A., son of John and Margaret (Suttler) Imoff. Married Bertie Jones, 1912, and has two daughters. Educated at Ohio schools and Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Comes of Swiss extraction. Family moved to the U.S.A. three generations ago. Settled in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Father born in Ohio moved to Michigan in 1901; farmed at Mt. Pleasant. Mayor Imoff came to Saskatchewan in 1906; Swift Current. Gull Lake in 1907; farmed; is a painter and scenic artist. Opened garage business 1913. This he has developed and built up and it is one of the

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leading garages in the west. Takes a keen interest in civic affairs and was elected to the Town Council 1920-21. Mayor, 1922-23. Member and Past Master Cypress Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Is an enthusiastic promoter of the Gull Lake Chautauqua. Methodist and Independent. Address, Gull Lake.

HALL: Lieutenant Stephen S., Lloydminster. Military Cross. Citation: "Awarded Military Cross for gallantry during the Bourlon Wood fighting, Sept. 27th and Oct. 2nd. He repeatedly went forward under very heavy shelling, making personal reconnaissance of the forward area, bringing back information of the greatest value. Later, when the position of the forward troops was very obscure, he visited the most advanced posts of the battalion in daylight and the report which he obtained enabled a very awkward position to be cleared up.?

HUTCHESON: Herwald Osborne, M.D., C.M., physician, Melfort. Born at Gananoque, 1896 son of Richard and Alice (Hunter) Hutcheson. Educated at Gananoque and at Queen's University. Grandfather came to Canada from Cork Ireland; settled in Leeds county. Dr. Hutcheson graduated from Queen's University in 1921. Kingston General Hospital for a year; Regina Hospital for a year. Opened. practice in Melfort in 1922. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Member of the Tennis Club. Methodist. Independent. Address, Melfort.

HALKETT: Andrew, Divisional Supt., Moose Jaw Div. C.P.R. Born at Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 11th, 1876, a son of James Brooke and Mary Ann (Wheatley) Halkett. Married Bertha R. Farrow, 1901. Educated at the Ottawa Public and High Schools; entered the service of the Canadian Pacific Railway, 1897, as brakesman. Made conductor 1902; passenger conductor 1910' assistant train master, Vancouver; divisional train master, Moose Jaw; 1910; 1912, terminal train

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master.? Moose Jaw; Jan. 1^st; Div. Supt. At Kenora, Ont., In charge of that Div., Kenora to Winnipeg, Kenora to Ft. William.? Appointed to present position April 1^st, 1916.? Member Prairie Club.? Member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Lodge, Scottish Rite, and the Shrine.? An Anglican.? Address, 247 Manitoba St. E., Moose Jaw.

HUTCHERSON: Eltan Beverley, M.A., barrister. Agent of the Attorney General. Born at Dartford in Northumberland Co., son of William and Phoebe (Stickle) Hutcherson. Married Marian A. MacLachlan, 1900, and has one son. Educated at the county school, Norwood High School, Victoria University, Toronto. Grandfather came to Canada from England and settled in Northumberland county, near Brighton, Mr. Hutcherson taught school in early life in the Province of Ontario; came west in 1894. Principal of Regina High School, 1896. School Inspector, N.W.T., 1900. Articled in law to Barr, Sampson & Stewart, 1912, also to Balfour Martin & Casey. Called to the bar, 1915. Practised in Regina; Casey, Dawson & Hutcherson; Kerrobert, 1918. Appointed Agent far the Attorney General 1918. Member of the School Board; Supt. of Regina Public and High Schools, introduced domestic science, manual training and school nurses in the schools of Regina. During the early days of his inspectorate in the Territories, his field was a wide one, embracing all the territory that lay between Medicine Hat and Broadview, Prince Albert west to Lloydminster and east to Star City; fifty-three school districts. Mr. Hutcherson is a member of the Masonic Order (Wascana Lodge, Regina). Presbyterian. Address, Kerrobert.

HOTHAM: Arthur W., M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon, Strasbourg. Born at Staffa, Ont., 1866, son of Richard and Susannah (Hill) Hotham. Married

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Euphemia Hamilton, Dec. 27th, 1893, and has one son and two daughters. His son, Dr. R. I. Hotham, a dental surgeon. He was educated at Staffa Public School, Mitchell High School ,Trinity College, Toronto. English stock (Yorkshire and Cornwall). Father came to Canada, 1848; settled in Perth county, 1854; farmer. Dr. Hotham taught school in early life in Ontario and graduated in medicine in 1899. Opened practice in St. Mary's, Ont., where he lived for five years. Came to Strasbourg in 1905. He is an ex-member of the Town Council, thirteen years member of the School Board. He is a member of the managing board of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Past Master of Strasbourg Lodge, A.F. and A.M.;

P.D.D.G.M., District No. 9.? A Presbyterian and a Liberal; a deep student of Sociology. Recreations, golf and curling.

HAWKINS: Jacob William, jeweller, Shaunavon. Born Trowbridge, Wilts, Eng., 1876, a son of Lamartine and Ellen (Sims) Hawkins. Married Ethel Maude Simmons, May 22nd, 1913. Educated at the, Trowbridge Schools. Apprenticed to the jewellery business (C. E. Cox & Co.), Trowbridge; served seven years. Worked in Salisbury. Was with the clock manufacturing firm of Burden Bros. for two and a half years; with John Walker, manufacturing jeweller, Fenchurch St., London, makers of official watches to Southwestern Railway. Worked with Saquie & Lawrence, Liverpool, also Purcer & Sons. Travelled for the firm of John Black, of Birmingham. Came to Canada, 1908; Stoughton, Sask.; worked on farm, with view of adopting that profession; homesteaded 110 miles, from Moose Jaw (nearest town) ; Assiniboia, Lethbridge, Weyburn line; subsequently coming to La Fleche, fourteen miles from homestead, which he still farms. Mr. Hawkins tells many amusing stories of his early days and his first acquaintance with Western conditions and his efforts at farming with oxen.

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Farmers who complain of. their condition to-day in marketing wheat at the elevator with short drives should hear of these days of 11O-mile hauls, when wheat sold for forty-eight cents a bushel. Mr. Hawkins is an ex-member of the La Fleche School Board. Came to Shaunavon in 1919; purchased the jewellery business of Thomas Bucknew, which he still operates, carrying a large and well-selected stock. He is sec.treas. Curling Club; Dominion Day Assn.; I.O.O.F. Lodge; past warden Anglican Church. A Mason. Conservative. Member of the Golf Club. Address,

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HAMILL: Thomas Taylor, postmaster, Whitewood. Born in Township of Hope, Durham Co., Ont., a son of Thomas and Agnes Hamill. Married Rebekah Jane McFee, 1889, and has four sons and three daughters.? One son, Albert Hamill, killed in action at Paschendaele. Educated at the public school, Garden Hill, Ont. Came west at eighteen years of age; homesteaded near Whitewood, N.W.T. (1883). Served in Transportation Section, North-west Rebellion, 1885, between Swift Current, Battleford and Clarks Crossing. Has been engaged as grain buyer for a Western concern for some years at Carberry and Whitewood. Member local School Board two years; member local Council twelve years; one year Mayor of Whitewood. Has been postmaster of the town for a period of fifteen years. Presbyterian. Address, Whitewood, Sask.

HORSEY: Frederick George, real estate, notary public, Shaunavon. Born at Forest Hill, London, 1889, son of Benjamin and Kate (Whitechurch) Horsey. Married Mary Strickland in 1913 and has two daughters. Worked at the wholesale hosiery business with Ward, Stuart & Sharp. Came to Canada in 1897, to Bredenbury, Sask. Worked on farm until Dec., 1909, when he went to Winnipeg with the Land Dept. of the C.P.B. (sales clerk). Transferred to Calgary, under

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J. S. Dennis, Natural Resources Dept.; chief clerk Townsite Department. In 1913 he secured the town site agency for Shaunavon. His present office was the original building built on the townsite. Appointed notary public 1913. Warden of the Anglican Church and helped build church and rectory. Was one of the three who organized Shaunavon School Board and served on it for the first five years of its existence. chairman for two years. Became Town Clerk in 1916 position he still holds. In 1917, with the Mayor and one or two other citizens, organized Shaunavon Hospital. Member and sec.-treas. Shaunavon Board of Trade. Assisted in organizing Curling Club. President Curling and Rink Club. Member of and on the executive of the Golf Club. Past Master of the Masonic. Lodge; Master of Craft Lodge, 1st Principal Royal Arch Chapter. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Shaunavon, Sask.

LINDSAY: Captain Hugh Wallace, Melville. Born at Eaglesham, Scotland, son of Alexander and Margaret (Wallace) Lindsay. Married Margaret Clement Ramsay, 1889, and has three sons and a daughter. Educated at the Glasgow schools. Came to Canada, 1900, to Grenfell, afterwards to Melville district. Farmed for many years. At the outbreak of the war his son, Hugh, joined 68th Battalion; Robert in the 45th; Captain Lindsay himself joining in the 249th Battalion (all joining as privates). Hugh became Sgt. major of the 67th; transferred to the Engineers; won his commission in the field; remained on active service to the end of the war. Is at present farming in B.C. John became Sgt.-major of his unit and was wounded at Paschendaele. Is now in business at Prince Albert. Robert, after being invalided to Canada with sickness, recovered, and again returned overseas and joined 11th Australian Light Horse. Died in Egypt. Captain Lindsay, who was an ex-Imperial soldier, had served with the 4th (Queen's Own Hus-

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sars) ; joined the 249th Battalion; was commissioned as lieutenant for recruiting duty, went to the U.S.A. Recruited 269 men and in Canada was instrumental in recruiting over 800 men at no expense to the government. Was made officer for recruiting Siberian force in Saskatchewan. Capt. Lindsay was first chairman of the Local Improvement District, first magistrate in the district, first postmaster in Melville. Member of the Council for fifteen years; Mayor, 1919-20-21. Built the first school in the district. Was chairman and sec.treas. for Wallace town school district. Vice-president Board of Trade. President G.W.V.A. Presbyterian. Liberal.

LEWIS: Samuel, editor and publisher Lanigan News. Born in New York State, 1899, son of Isaac and Jean Lewis. Educated at Winnipeg and Govan schools. Family came to Winnipeg from New York. Mr. Lewis learned the printing trade with the Govan News. Came to Lanigan in 1920 and established the News, a bright, breezy weekly, well patronized by the local merchants and is a good medium of advertising throughout the neighbourhood.? Mr. Lewis is a member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Associations. Member of the Board of Trade. Secretary Hockey Club. Manager of the Baseball Club. Member of the I.O.O.F. . Independent. Address, Lanigan.

LARRY: Charles Wheelock, M.S.M., Whitewood. Born at Boston, Mass., U.S.A., son of John Wallace and Jane (Wheelock) Larry. Married Augusta Buckman, 1900, and has two sons and two daughters. The Larry family came to Winnipeg in 1881; father in the brickmaking business. Moved, to Whitewood in 1883 and homesteaded near where the village now stands. Joined the North-west Mounted Police, 1900. Served two years on the boundary line at Wood Mountain. Volunteered for the Yukon and was accepted, and went in with the first police. Served under Colonel (Gen.)

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Sam Steele; retired from the force in 1904 and lived in the U.S.A. Returned to Canada and engaged in the blacksmithing business at Whitewood. . On the formation of the 16th Light Horse took over the Whitewood? troop under Major Hill. At the outbreak of the European war volunteered and went over with the 10th Brigade C.F.A. as staff sergeant. Served continuously with them until the armistice, Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Hill 70, Paschendaele, Arras and Amiens and was with first artillery in Mons. Awarded the M.S.M. President G.W.V.A. (1923). Member of the Eagles, Elks, Yukon Order of Pioneers. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Whitewood.

LYTHGOE: Captain George, Weyburn. Born at Workington, Cumberland Co., England, 1880, a son of James and Sarah (Thompson) Lythgoe. Married Eva Gird Wattleworth, 1901, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at Workington Grammar School. Early apprenticed to the plumbing trade with David Thompson & Son, Carlisle, England, serving seven years. Came to Canada, 1910, to Regina. Worked at the plumbing trade there and came to Weyburn 1911. Worked for Gallagher & Walker. In spring of 1913 opened business for himself. Enlisted Feb., 1916, with 152nd Batt. (Col. Nelles); overseas, Sept., 1916; July 17th to France, reinforcement to 5th Battalion. Wounded at Lens, 13th September, and invalided to Etaples, Edmonton, North London. Invalided to Canada, April, 1918. Hospital until July 3rd. Discharged. Served on Returned Soldier Employment Commission as Information Officer, Department S.C.R., business and professional representative, Saskatchewan. Returned to Weyburn, 1920, and resumed business. Captain Lythgoe served on the City Council four years. Has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs, and was first member and organized Canadian Patriotic Fund in District. One of the original organizers of the G.W.V.A. Was a member of the Provincial Executive, and first vice-

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president. Member of the Hospital Board, 1914-15-16. Past president Sons of England. Chairman of the Health and Relief Board, City Council. Played Rugby for Regina, 1910. Past Master local Masonic Lodge. Grand Pursuivant, Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M., Saskatchewan. Anglican. Address, Weyburn.

LAWS: Colonel Burnett, D.S.O., - farmer, Lloydminster. Came to Canada, 1899, to Regina. Joined N.W.M.P., April 10th; stationed various posts. Was at Fort McLeod, when he joined the expeditionary force for South Africa, December 25th, 1899; was with the 1st S.M.R.'s; saw much service, returning to Canada 12th April, 1901, and rejoined Police Force. August of that year found him in the Yukon. He left the force in 1904, taking discharge with non-commissioned rank after five years service; came to Edmonton and later to Lloydminster, where he homesteaded and purchased land, with his brothers, to-day farming 800 acres. Col. Laws joined the Canadian Militia in 1908, as sgt., on organization of 22nd Sask. Light Horse; 1909, capt. and adj. until 1914 ; on the outbreak of the Great War Col. Laws joined up at local headquarters and carried on instructional work until receiving appointment, December 1st, 1914, as capt. and adj. 1st C.M.R.'s. Overseas, June, 1915. France, 22nd September, 1915, and joined the forces on the Ypres front. Won his majority and became second in command of battalion, 2nd June, 1916; was at Hooge, Sanctuary Wood. Was through the Somme, Vimy, Paschendaele and the "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras; awarded the D.S.O. for conspicuous gallantry. Was twice mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatches; promoted lieut.-col., Droquort-Queant line. Canal Du Nord, Cambrai, Mons. His battalion had for its objective, on the 8th August, Hangard, which they took under stiff opposition; awarded the Croix-de-Guerre for the "Last Hundred Days" which was presented by the general commanding 47th French Division. The Armistice found him

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with a record of forty-one months actual service in France, thirty-eight of these having been spent with his battalion in the front line. His family was represented by four brothers, Lieuts. Gerald and Fred, Sgt. Alan, and Pte. George; Sgt. Alan dying from wounds received at Vimy. Col. Laws returned to Canada after the war and resumed his farming. He is president of the Lloydminster Agricultural Society. Is officer commanding 1st Sask. Mounted Rifles (1st C.M.R.,C.E.F.) He holds the Queen's South African Medal with five clasps.

LESLIE: Andrew, City Commissioner of Saskatoon. Born at Londonderry, Ireland, 1888, a son of James and Elizabeth (Gibson) Leslie. Educated at the Londonderry schools. Came to Canada, 1907; Winnipeg, Man. Railway work; wholesale woollen business. Came to Saskatoon, - 1909; assistant city clerk, 1910; city clerk, 1921 ; appointed City Commissioner. Member of the Riverside Country Club, Rotary Club, Golf Club. Presbyterian. Address, City Hall, Saskatoon.

LACOURCIERE: Joseph Emile, barrister, solicitor. Born at St. Victor de Tring, Que., a Son of Henri and Emma (Gosselin) Lacourciere. Married Atala Fortin, May 18th, 1916, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at St. Anne's College, Sherbrooke's Seminary and Laval University. Versed in economics and finances. President of the Liberal Association for? the Constituency of Fort Qu' Appelle. A member of the Roman Catholic Church. Address, Montmartre.

KEETON: The Reverend Arthur William, clergyman. Born at Worksop, Notts., England, September 7th, 1883, a son of Thomas Keeton and Sarah Osgood Keeeton of Worksop, Notts. Married Lilian Martha Fakeley, 15th of January, 1917, and has one daughter. Received primary and secondary education in England. Came to Canada to enter the Methodist ministry in

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1905. Graduated from Wesley College, Winnipeg, with degree of B.D:; University of Manitoba with degree of M.A.. Granted D.D. by the People's National

University, Georgia, U.S.A. Has been a writer of various articles, chiefly literary and religious, in. newspapers and magazines. Winner of gold medals at Wesley College for oratory, an English essay and an original poem. Secretary of the Saskatchewan Methodist Conference, 1924-25. Member of the
Masonic fraternity and Chaplain of Meridian Lodge, No. 83, G.R.S. Worshipful Master of the Evesham Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 2838, 1924. Mrs. Keeton was superintendent of the Orphanage of the Grenfell Mission, St. Anthony, Newfoundland, and was delegate to the. General Conference of the Methodist Church in 1922, being the first woman delegate to address the General Conference. Is now pastor of the United Church of Canada, Macklin, Saskatchewan.

KERSTER: John Kennedy, M.D., physician and surgeon. Born. near Hamiota, Man., Dec. 20th, 1884, son of Herman W. and Margaret (Kennedy) Kerster. Married Zelma Maitland Black, 1916, and has one son.? Dr. Kerster comes of Holland Dutch stock. Grandfather lived in Dutch Guinea. Father a civil engineer; worked in India for years. Came to Butte, Montana; worked in Colorado; died at Cripple Creek, Colo. 1901. Dr. Kerster farmed at Hamiota from 1903 to 1911 between sessions at college. Still owns and farms his land at that place. After graduating from Manitoba University, in 1913, he was house surgeon, Winnipeg General Hospital; coming to Ogema in August that year, when he opened his present practice. Member and chairman of the School Board; chairman of the Church Board (Presbyterian). Member Masonic Order. LO.O.F. Operates three quarter-sections of land near Ogema. Takes .keen interest in farming, school work and his profession. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Ogema, Sask.

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KING: Captain Ernest E., assistant mgr. Reliance Lumber Co., Saskatoon. Born at Brighton, England, 18~, son of Ernest and Elizabeth (Keyes) King. Married May Irene Gilroy, 1911, and has one daughter. Educated at the Brighton schools. Came to Canada in 1905 and worked with T. Eaton Co., of Toronto. Came west 1906, to Winnipeg, and took course, Winnipeg Business College; stenographer with Ira Stratton, Stonewall, Canadian White Company (contractors and engineers). Chief clerk with the G. T.R. Bridge and Building Dept. Entered the service of the Reliance Lumber. Co., Edmonton; was with Athabaska Forwarding Co. at Athabaska. Manager of the Edmonton Wholesale and Produce Co., Peace River. Joined C.E.F..1916, brigade training officer, Bramshott. France; with the 49th Battalion. Wounded at Hill 70 ~ invalided to Canada and discharged. Worked with Soldiers' Settlement Board, assistant to Major Fane, discharged. Lieutenant King served in the South African war with the 60th King's Royal Rifles and

was at the Siege of Ladysmith.? Served eight years with the KR.R. in India, Ceylon and other places. Is a well-known athlete and held the Midland Heavyweight Champion of North India; champion midland heavyweight of Raw. Pundie, and battalion championship. Member of the Masonic fraternity. Christian Scientist. Independent. Address, Saskatoon.

KEAYS: Thos. H., editor and publisher Clarion, Kindersley (Dittson & Keays). Born at Winnipeg, Man., 1884, son of John and Mary (MacPherson) Keays. Married Margaret Ann Evans, 1905, and has two sons. Educated at the Winnipeg and Dauphin schools. Comes of Irish stock. Family a pioneer one in Carleton Co., Ont. Father moved west in 1879 and farmed near Winnipeg. Mr. Keays learned the printing business at Dauphin, Man., with the Press and Herald; worked on the Grandview Exponent. Managed the Roblin Messenger. Came to Kindersley, 1910, and established

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the Clarion; partnership with P. E. Black; afterwards with present partner, Mr. Dittson. Homesteaded near Kindersley and still farms a large tract of land. The Clarion possesses an up-to-date plant, linotype, motor power; eight-page, weekly covering the district and is a good advertising medium. Mr. Keays is a member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Press Associations. Life member of the Agricultural Society; member of the Board of Trade. Member of the School Board, 1914. Member of the Orange Lodge. Methodist. Independent. Address, Kindersley.

KOLB: Aaron Clemens, postmaster of Herbert. Born? near (Berlin) Kitchener, Ont., 1871, son of Jacob Ziegler and Maria Clemans (Bowman) Kolb. Married Phoebe Mumaw, eldest daughter of H. A. Mumaw, M.D., Elkhart, Indiana. Educated at the public school of Natchez; attended the High School with the Rt. Hon. Wm. MacKenzie King; worked with a publishing house in Elkhart, Indiana, for some? years. Was sent by this firm on an inspection trip through the Canadian west; visited Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Impressed with the country and became a pioneer of that district. First postmaster of Herbert, a position he continues to fill. Taught school while farming. Auditor for the rural municipality of Excelsior, No. 166 (now Waldeck). In 1921 was delegate to the Postmasters' Convention at Ottawa; delegate to the annual convention at Vancouver, July, 1922. Chosen Saskatchewan member of the Dominion Executive. First president of. the Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Postmasters' Association. Member of the? Mennonites (Pennsylvania). Supt. of the Methodist Sunday school. Address, Herbert, Sask.

KING: Richard Lionel, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Delaware, Ont., April 17th, 1878, son of Dr. Richard and Mary (Morris) King.? Married Mina Courtney, February, 1918. Educated Upper

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Canada College, Trinity Medical School, Toronto. Dr. King is one of the best known sportsmen and athletes in the West, and has a long and splendid record in this field. He occupies many positions on the board~ of Western societies, among which are: First vice. president Canadian Lacrosse Association, 1899-1900; first vice-president Ontario Hockey Association, 189798-99; first vice-president Saskatchewan Hockey Association, 1922. President Prince Albert Hockey Club Curling Club, Athletic Club. President Kiwanis Club; 1923. President Saskatchewan Medical Society, 192021. Member College of Physicians and Surgeons, Division :No.1, Saskatchewan. His recreations, lacrosse, hockey, curling. An Anglican. Address, 14713th St. Prince Albert.

KILLAM: George T., barrister and solicitor (Ki11am, Wedderspoon & Co.) Born at Salisbury, King's county, N.B., 1884. A son of Wm. and Margaret (Musgrave) Killam. Educated New Brunswick schools; Wesley College, Winnipeg. Mr. Killam belongs to an old New Brunswick family that has lived long in that Province and in Nova Scotia. Came west in 1904 and entered Wesley College, teaching school between terms. In 1906 was articled in law to L. T. McKinnon, Esq. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, Jan., 1917; opened practice with Graham, Baldwin & Killam. Afterwards Patrick, Doherty, Killam and Cumming. In February, 1923, formed present partnership. The firm are solicitors for "Canada Guide to Bonded Lawyers," Emmerson Brantingham Co., Ltd., Yorkton Grocery, Ltd.; Canadian Bank of Commerce. Mr. Killam is a member and Chairman Collegiate Board (1923). Member Yorkton Golf Club; past president Canadian Club. Member of Oddfellows. Orangeman. He is a Methodist. Conservative. Address, Yorkton, Sask.

KERR: Major Charles, M.D. (Military Cross), physician and surgeon. Born at Kirkton, Ont.,1878, a son of Phillip and Elizabeth Kerr. Educated, at Brandon

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High School, Manitoba University. Scotch ancestry; father born in Scotland; came to Canada and was a pioneer farmer of Perth county, coming west to Manitoba, where he homesteaded in the Hamiota district (a family of thirteen). Dr. Kerr taught school in Manitoba and was employed in Government survey work. Graduated in 1906; hospital work in Winnipeg; Maple Creek, 1907. Joined C.E.F., March, 1916; overseas. with 11th Fld. Amb.; France, Aug.. 10th 1916; Ypres Salient, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, Amiens, Arras and Cambrai, Canal du Nord Mons and Valenciennes. Awarded the M.C. (Vim; Ridge). Mentioned in, dispatches (Somme). Returned to Canada, May, 1919, resumed practice, M.H.O., Maple Creek. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Major Kerr is a Master Mason of No.9, Maple Creek Lodge, Royal Arch; I.O.O.F.. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Maple Creek. .

GEE: Ephraim A., Crown Prosecutor, Jud. Dist. Shaunavon (Gee & Hossie), barristers, solicitors. Born in Haldinand county, near Cayuga, 1879, a son of Hiram and Barbara (Hoover) Gee. Married Irene Schoales, 1915, and has two daughters.? Educated at the rural schools of Haldimand county, and Hagersville High School. Comes of United Empire Loyalist stock; family settling in Lincoln county in 1790. Mother's people Pennsylvania Dutch stock. Taught school in early life in Rainham township. Came west in 1903 to Gainsborough, N.W.T. (mercantile business). Homesteaded. with his brother in the Tramping Lake District;? worked in the Land Titles Office in Regina; articled in law to MacKenzie, Brown & Co., Regina, 1908-14. Admitted to the bar July 4, 1914. Came to Shaunavon and opened present practice. Formed partnership with J. C. Hossie in 1921. Appointed Crown. Prosecutor in 1918; chairman of the School Board three years. Solicitor for R. G. Dun & Co.,

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Union Bank, Beaver Lumber Co., Citizens Lumber Co., U.S. Fidelity Co. Member Masonic Order. I.O.O.F. Liberal. Methodist-On the Executive of the Urban Section Saskatchewan School Trustees' Assn. Address, Gee & Hossie, Shaunavon. .

GARNER: His Worship May E. W., Mayor of Estevan (1920-21~22), barrister
and solicitor.? Born at Walkerton, Ont., 1887, a son of Eleazer and Lucinda

Jane. (Brown) Garner. Married Esther Gray, of Duluth, Minn., U.S.A., 1916, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the Walkerton public and high schools. Came to Saskatchewan in 1908, and worked for the International Harvester Co. (youngest correspondent in company's employ). Articled in law, in 1913, to J. E. Doerr, of Regina, later to W. T. Moore. Called to the Sask. bar in 1918; came to Estevan and opened present practice (1915) firm of Moore & Garner. Elected to City Council, 1918; served on Finance Committee; elected Mayor, 1902, and re-elected 1921-22. Solicitor for the International Harvester Co. for the district. Solicitor for Rural Municipality No.5. President Liberal Assn. of Estevan. Secretary for the Federal Association, Federal Constituency. Member of? the Golf and Curling Club. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Estevan.

BALESHTA: Basil, LL.B., barrister and solicitor, Canora. Born Toki, in Eastern Galicia, 1891, son of Gabriel and Paracevia (Reshitnyk) Baleshta. Married Annie Farion in 1919, and has one son. Educated at the Lemberg, Galicia, High School, Toronto, and Manitoba University. Mr. Baleshta came to Canada December, 1913, and spent a year in St. Augustine Seminary, Toronto. Came to Winnipeg, 1914. Graduated from Manitoba University, 1918 (LL.B.) Articled to J. T. Beaubien, Winnipeg. Called to the bar. 1921 ; member of the Saskatchewan bar.? Is interested in music. Greek Catholic. Liberal. Address, Canora.

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ARNETT: J.H., sales manager, T. L. Arnett Co., Regina. Born Kerwood, Ont., 1879, son of Thomas Lewis and Angelina (Hughes) Arnett.? Married Belvedere Todd, 1904, and has two sons and three daughters. Comes of English stock. Father came to Canada in the sixties and settled at Petrolia, Lambton county (mercantile business). Came west with the Wolseley Expedition in 1871; founded a business in Winnipeg in 1879. Mr. Arnett taught school for several years and was principal of Minnedosa School for some time; entered the lumber business with his brother, at Souris, Man. This business developed into the present business, which has grown to such dimensions that branches have been established at Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary and Edmonton. Mr. Arnett gives much time to music, writing and educational work; has published articles in university magazines, Toronto Saturday Night. His verses have been featured in the Saskatchewan press. He has written many songs, poems, etc. His songs, "Our Own Saskatchewan," and "Canadians, Arise!" have been used by the Dept. of Education of Manitoba. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; D.C.T. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Regina.

LAMB: John James, secretary-treasurer rural municipality of Key West, R.M. No. 70. Born at Preston, Lancashire, England, Dec. 20th, 1870, son of John and Anne (Simpson) Lamb. Married Elizabeth Walker, 1904. Educated at the Preston schools. Apprenticed in early life to the contracting business (seven years), W. A. Peters & Sons, builders of the Blackpool Tower. Came to Canada, 1903, to Port Dover, Ont., where he farmed. Came west to Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan, 1906, homesteaded in rural municipality of Key West No. 70, proved and preempted and still farms the half section. Councillor, 1909; appointed sec.-treas., R.M. 70; a position he still occupies. At the convention of 1913, at Prince. Albert, was appointed one of a com-

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mittee of five to inquire into bookkeeping and general cost of stationery and books. On following year, on presenting report, was appointed one of committee of three, with Murdo Cameron (present chairman. Tax Committee) and E. G. Hingley, manager Saskatchewan Hail Assn.? Appointed a permanent committee, Mr. Lamb being appointed chairman. Appointed on executive of Saskatchewan Municipal Association, position he still holds. The year 1916, being a disastrous year for hail, committee of six were appointed to develop scheme that would make municipal hail reasonable, safe, and secure insurance, bringing in a report to the Government and to the Convention, suggesting a permanent Board of Directors, and that nine be appointed. Elected one of nine and still serves on the directorate. Board of Directors, in order to facilitate the business, appointed an executive of three; elected one of them and still serves.? In 1919 Municipal Convention asked for some equalization of assessment. Government granted request and appointed board of two to work in conjunction with Wild Lands Commissioner R. S.. Moffatt, Reeve of Municipality No. 343, and Mr. Lamb, as Board. After investigating for two years the Board recommended an inquiry into incidents? of taxation of the Province. Committee of five was appointed, Mr. Moffatt and Mr. Lamb representing the Rural Municipalities. The Committee brought down a report which the Government accepted, with few minor details excepted, and as a result a permanent Tax Committee was appointed. Mr. Lamb was a member and first sec.-treas. of the Key West Grain Growers' Assn. Was on its executive until the present year. President of the Golf Club; president Central Press, Ltd., Regina; member and on the Board of Directors of the Agricultural Insurance Co., Regina. Secretary Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. A liberal in Provincial affairs and Progressive in Federal. Address, Ogema, Bask.

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LITTLE: Charles Edward, B.A:, barrister and solicitor, Ogema. Born at London, Ont., 1888, a son of John A. and Jessie Elizabeth (Little) Little. Married Selina Irene McCracken, 1920. Educated London Public School, Brandon College, Queen's. University (graduated 1914, B.A.) Articled in law to the Hon. W. M. Martin, Regina. Joined University Company, C.E.F., June 10th, 1915. France, August, 1915. Reinforcement to P.P.C.L.I. Saw continuous service until June, 1916. Wounded at Sanctuary Wood; invalided; rejoined unit August, 1916. After Vimy Ridge was transferred, as machine gun instructor, at Ferfie (divisional headquarters training); rejoined unit, March, 1918. Wounded again at the Arras-Cambrai engagement August, 1917; invalided to England; returned to Canada March, 1918. Demobilized to England and awarded? pension. Transferred his articles to the late J. F. Frame, Esq., K.C. Called to the bar, Dec., 1919. Opened practice at Khedive. Came to Ogema, 1919 and opened present practice. President Board of Trade, Member of the School Board; member of the executive of the Saskatchewan School Trustees' Association. Solicitor for the Union Bank. President Weyburn Progressive Association; member of, the Provincial Progressive Association. Member of the Masonic Order. Member of the Presbyterian Church. Progressive. Ogema, Sask.

LOWERY: Major James R., B.A., president Board of Trade, Lloydminster (Lowery & Miller). Born near Campbellford, Ont., 1884, soon of John B. and Rachel (Whitton) Lowery. Married Ethel B. White, 1912, and has one son and one daughter. Educated at Frankford Public School, Trenton High School, Queen's University, Alberta University. Grandfather came to Canada from County Down, Ireland, settled in Hastings county, Ont. Major Lowery went, in 1905, to Edmonton retail merchant. Worked on the staff of the Edmonton Journal Kitscoty, in the hardware

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business; homesteaded. M.L.A., Alberta Assembly, for eight years. Came to Lloydminster in 1913. Articled in law to B. L. Cooke. Joined C.E.F., 1915. Commission of major, 151st Batt., Edmonton.? Overseas and was attached to 29th in France. Wounded at Vimy Ridge; invalided to England; Canada, and back to Lloydminster in 1918. President of the Board of Trade. On reserve and is second in command 1st S.M.R. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Board of Trade, Lloydminster.

WILLOUGHBY: Charles, of Willoughby & Duncan, contractors, Regina. Away back in 1891 ~ the year of the great crop - some of the various churches of Regina got together and held a picnic in the Qu' Appelle Valley. A special train was chartered and a great many of the citizens of Regina made a holiday of the occasion and went along with their wives and families. The train poured out its living freight in a beautiful grove on the river bank, a couple of miles west of Lumsden. Swings were set up and many a starched white petticoat fluttered in the breeze as the young men propelled their young ladies skyward. Footballs were produced and kicked about; fires lighted for tea water, and well-filled baskets opened and their contents prepared for the benefit of the hungry excursionists. The mosquitoes were hungry, too, and swarmed in clouds, but no one minded mosquitoes when Jimmy Williams was there with his ice cream freezers and his penetrating shout of lemonade, lemonade, cold as ice can make it; made at the North Pole by the light of a diamond." But the great event of the day was the baseball match between nines picked from among the business men of Regina. There was some real talent, too. The game was a close and exciting one, and for a time it looked as if the team which? contained a majority of older men were going down to certain and ignominious defeat. Disaster, however, was averted by the vigorous batting and superb field-

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ing of a player whom every one cheered as "Old Willoughby;" That was a good thirty years ago, but "Old Willoughby," like Johnnie Walker, is still going strong. It is true he has discarded the baseball bat for driver and brassie, but with these implements he has achieved as great a success as he did with the homelier ones of his younger days. He does not seem to have changed a whit, and his bodily vigor and fine sporting spirit seem undiminished. He was born in Brockville in 1857, but, like so many of those who have figured in the making of the West, he claims to hail from the Valley of the Ottawa, having spent his boyhood at Almonte, where he attended the public school. He learned when a lad to work in stone and bricks, an experience which has stood him in good stead in his contracting business. In 1880 he went to Chicago, where he spent a couple of years, but in 1882 he joined the first movement that was then beginning to the Canadian West. He farmed for a time and engaged in some contracting, in the prairie metropolis that was springing up on the banks of the Red River. Then, in 1885, he came to Regina, of which city he has been an institution ever since. Whilst in Winnipeg he was employed as foreman on a block that was being erected, on Main Street, opposite the old Fort Garry gate, by Governor Cauchon. This was at the time one of the most substantial buildings of the city, and it stands to-day as a monument to the honesty of its builders, under the use and designation of the Empire Hotel. In 1885 he was foreman on the old Post Office Building in Winnipeg, and the same year came to Regina to take charge of the labour on the jail, then being built in the Territorial capital, for the contractors Gelly & Souce. Shortly afterwards he became associated with R. H. Williams in the contracting business, and the firm engaged in the erection of several important Government buildings. This, partnership was dissolved in 1891, and for a time Mr. Willoughby carried on business alone. He then formed a partner-

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ship with W. H. Duncan, another pioneer from the Ottawa Valley, and this association has been carried on until the present day. He was also the senior partner in the firm of Willoughby & Mollard, which existed from 1894 to 1905, when it was dissolved. He was also the moving spirit in the Regina Lumber & Supply Company. Mr. Willoughby had long meditated the formation of a strong company to engage in the lumber business, and in 1897 amalgamated the Regina Lumber & Supply Company with Prairie Lumber Co., and the Gibson Lumber Co., forming the Beaver Lumber Co., which has spread its yards and branches all over Western Canada. In 1889 he paused in the midst of a busy career to go home to Almonte, where he married Miss Mary Ellen Rea, who ever since that time has been a well-known figure in the social and religious life of Regina. Mr. Willoughby served three terms as an alderman, and his strong common sense, and his thorough knowledge of the business, made him one of the most useful members who ever sat at a council board. In politics he has always been a consistent Conservative, and was a close friend, and staunch supporter of the late Nicholas Flood Davin. In religion he is Methodist and has long been identified with Freemasonry. Quiet, unostentatious, attending carefully to his many business affairs, he is generosity and kindness itself, and one of the worthiest of our Western citizens.

ZINNG: Edward S., editor, Wapella Post. Born New Hamburg, Ont., 1872, a son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Zinng. Married Emma Scott, of Newstadt, Ont., 1899. Educated at Hanover and Walkerton schools. Learned the printing trade with W. H. Ashley, of the Hanover Post travelled for several years and established Hanover Manufacturing Co. (furniture). Came west in 1899, located at Wapella and established the Wapella Post, of which he is still the editor.? In addition he carries on an extensive insurance and real estate busi-

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ness, and is also engaged in farming. Mr. Zinng was a member of the first Town Council of Wapella president of the local Board of Trade; president Western Canadian Press Association, 1907. He is a member of and Past Master of the local Masonic Lodge. Member of the C.O.F. Mr. Zinng finds himself, at the end of twenty-four years, the oldest pioneer business man in Wapella. Address, Wapella, Sask.

YULE: William Scott, mortician. Born at Gananoque, Leeds county, Ont., July 14th, 1876, son of John J. and Annie (Scott) Yule. Married Lena Landon, 1902. After leaving school entered the management of a confectionery business which he conducted for five years, later purchasing the business of Samuel Mackenzie (funeral director). In 1906 moved to Owen Sound in same line of business. Came west in 1912, to Swift Current, and opened a real estate office, later opening present business (1914). Mr. Yule was a member of the Gananoque School Board at the early age of twenty-one, and served continuously until he left that city. Since coming to Swift Current he has taken a keen interest in civic affairs, and was elected Mayor in 1921, as representative business man, and was instrumental in effecting a regime of retrenchment at a time of extreme depression, saving the city much money and keeping the taxation normal. Member of the School Board; chairman of Financial Committee, Hospital Board; president Horticultural Society; ex-pres. Canada, Funeral Directors' Association-represented Canada at Alantic City [sic]. Charter member and ex-pres. Rotary Club. He is a Mason, Oddfellow. Presbyterian and Conservative. Recreation, golf.

WATERMAN: Sidney Lancelot, barrister, Canora. Born at Leicester, England, 1888, a son of Frederick S. and Annie (Faulds) Waterman. Married Elsie R. Knight, 1922. Educated at Leicester schools (Alder-

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man, Newton's School) an eighteenth century school. Comes of an old Saxon and East Anglican family. Mr. Waterman came to Canada, April, 1913, and was articled in law to T. A. Colclough, K.C., Deputy Attorney-General. He enlisted, July, 1915; 3rd University Company reinforcing the P.P.C.L.I. Overseas, Sept;, 1915; France, March; colour sgt., instructor of musketry Seaforth; 7th Reserve Batt., P.P.C.L.I. Was sergeant of battalion. Sent back to England to qualify for commission, Armistice. Discharged as officer cadet; returned to Canada, April, 1919; resumed study of law final examination, Dec., 1919. Called to the bar that month and opened practice in Canora, April, ]920. Solicitor for Rural Municipality of Keys 303; Sliding Hill 273; solicitor for Canada Bonded Attorney for Canora District., Secretary Masonic Lodge. Anglican. Independent. Address, Canora, Sask.

WEBBER: Whitman Horatio, principal Collegiate, Swift Current, Sask. Born at Chester, N.S., May 12th, 1885, a son of Abner L. and Minnie (Fader) Webber. married Annie Laura Wade, 1915, and has two daughters. He was educated at Chester Public School, Horton Academy Acadia College (B.Sc.), and Princeton University. Mr. Webber comes of old United Empire Loyalist family in the Maritimes, and after leaving school went to Boston, Mass., and was employed In the rubber business. Came west in 1911, and taught in the public school at Nelson, B.C. Was science master of the Nelson High School. Returned east and took post-graduate work at Princeton University. Returned to Vancouver, taught in the High School there until 1918. Owing to ill health, resigned and in the following year came to Swift Current as head of the Science Dept. of the Collegiate. At the end of his second year was made principal. He is at present, studying and preparing for Ph.D. work at Princeton. Charter member of the Kiwanis Club. Presbyterian and in politics is an independent.

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WILSON: Major Andrew, Rosetown. Born: Brussells, Ont., 1880; son of John and Maggie (McKee) Wilson. Married Monica Buchanan, 1912, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the county schools of Huron county. Grandfather came
to Canada from Galashiels, Scotland. Major Wilson came west in 1906, to Portage la Prairie, Man., in the employ of the Paris Plough Co. at Winnipeg, worked with the Imperial Bank at Cochrane, Ont. Travelled out of Winnipeg for the London Hardware Co.. Agent for the Massey Harris Co., at Rosetown. Secretary-treasurer of Rosetown for a number of years. Joined C.E.F., Feb., 1916; Lieutenant for 232nd Batt. Raised platoon in Rosetown.? France, Oct., 1917. Attached 5^th Battalion. Paschendaele, Lens-Arras, and the "Last Hundred Days," Amiens. Company Commander Arras front. Wounded, Sept. 1st Cambrai, invalided to England. Canada, and discharged Dec. 31st, 1919. Major Wilson is on the reserve of officers and is second in command, 18th C.L.H. Ex-member of the Council, sec.-treas. Board of Trade for a number of years. Returned to Rosetown and erected one of the finest moving picture theatres in the province. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Rosetown.

WICKWARE: Captain Walter James, M.D., Unit Medical Director, S.C.R., Regina. Born at Pakenham, Ont., 1872; son Of J. B. and Jessie (Scott) Wickware. Married Letta J. Van Velzer, 1901, and has one daughter. Educated at Pakenham Public School, Carleton Place High School, Manitoba University. United Empire Loyalist. stock. Family came to Canada after the American Revolution; settled in Leeds county, near Brockville. Dr. Wickware came west in 1890; taught school in Manitoba. Graduated from Manitoba University in 1899. Practised at Birtle, Man. Came to Craig; Saskatchewan, 1906; joined C.E.F. (C.A.M.C.), Dec., 1915; overseas; 79th Highlanders; Taplow Mili-

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tary Hospital; Shorncliffe Military Hospital, Medical Board work. Returned to Canada, June, 1917, head officer medical board, office Ottawa, Regina Medical Board, Medical Examiner to B.P.C., Unit Medical Director, June 15th, 1922. Secretary of the Craik School Boards for eight years. Member of the Masonic

Order, P.D.D.G.M. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Regina.

ALLINGHAM: Arthur Wellesley; M.D., physician, Broadview, Sask. Born Belleville, Ont., Sept. 12th, 1864, son of Hugh and Clara (White) Allingham. Married Margaret Hawkins, Nov. 2nd, 1891, and has three sons and three daughters. His son, Hugh Carter Allingham, killed at St. Eloi, served with 32nd Battalion; transferred to 10th Battalion. Dr. Allingham was educated at the public school of Warkworth, Ont.; Peterboro Collegiate and Trinity University, Toronto. Practised in California in partnership with his brother, Dr. Luther Allingham.
Came to Broadview, 1893, where he has practised ever since. He has been chairman of the School Board for many years. Member of the Council. Mayor for several terms. Medical Health Officer for Broadview. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Broadview, Sask.

ALLAN: James Henry, physician, B.A., M.D., C.M. Born Osgoode, Ont., 1865; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Johnson) Allan. Married Annie E. Barker, of Mass., U.S.A., 1898. Educated Osgoode public school, Ottawa Collegiate, McGill University; B.A., 1892; M.D., C.M., 1895. Dr. Allan- comes of Irish stock. Came to Canada from County Tyrone, settled in Carleton County, Ont., where he farmed for many years. After leaving school Dr. Allan engaged in the teaching profession and was at Kemptville and North Gower, Ont. Graduating from McGill in 1895, he practised at Upham, King's county, N.B., remaining there six years. Came west in 1903, to Yellow Grass, where

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he has practised continuously. Was first Mayor of the organized town of Yellow Grass and elected for seven continuous terms afterwards. Member of the Medical Council of Sask. Member of the Curling Club. Member I.O.O.F. A Liberal. Address, Yellow Grass.

BROOKSMITH: Eldred John, B.A., LL.M., barrister and solicitor, Arcola. Born at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, son of John and Mary (Nicholson) Brooksmith. Married Marie Louise Blencowe. Has two sons. Captain John Brooksmith served in the late war (reported missing). Eldred Stewart Brooksmith served with distinction. Mr. Brooksmith was educated at Cheltenham and St. John's, Cambridge. Comes from a family of long standing in England, leading wool merchants in Yorkshire. Father was headmaster at Cheltenham, a barrister of the Inner Temple, M.A., LL.B. After leaving college Mr. Brooksmith practised in London (Chancery Lane) twelve years, was master of mathematics at Military Academy, Woolwich. Came to Canada, 1907, to Arcola, taking over the practice of Wm. Trant, Esq., afterwards Police Magistrate of Regina. Mr. Brooksmith has been chairman of the Arcola School Board; chairman and director of the Agricultural Society for many years; is on the executive of the Provincial Red Cross and Navy League. Member of the Saskatchewan Bar Council. During the war was lieutenant of 95th Battalion. Recruiting officer for district. Is the author of several works on law and mathematics. Anglican. Address, Arcola.

BROOKS: Edwin Jackson. Born at Lennoxville, Que., 1848, Son of Charles and Sally (Abbott). Married Helene Outhred, 1876, and has had eleven children (five deceased). Educated at Bishops College, Lennoxville. One of the Province's earliest pioneers. Comes of English stock. Father settled in Vermont,

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U.S.A., afterwards in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Mr. Brooks is a nephew of the late Judge Brooks, of Sherbrooke, Que. Mr. Brooks, whose father was a merchant, worked at that business until he came west in 1882. At that time the C.P.R. was westward as far as Flat Creek (now Virden), Man.; from there Mr. Brooks drove to the settlement at Indian Head, started a store in partnership with G. P. Murray; after Mr. Murray's death purchased the business and carried it on for many years. Has also farmed in the district. He is a member of the old Indian Head Rural Council, ex-member of the Town Council, ex-member of the School Board, ex-member Wide Awake Rural School Board; is at present secretary-treasurer Indian Head Public and High School Boards.? He is at present making a business of auditing and bookkeeping. Mr. Brooks should be of great interest to readers of this work, as he is one of the surviving jurymen who tried and convicted Louis Riel, 1886. He has many relics of early days, among which are copies of the extra or special edition of the Leader issued at that time by the late Nicholas Flood Davin. Knew Jack Henderson, who hanged Riel. Tells the story of Henderson having been a prisoner of Riel in Fort Garry, and roughly treated by him; escaped, and vowed he would get even. When a hangman was wanted he applied for the position, and as he sprung the trap reminded Riel of the Fort Garry days. Mr. Brooks is a member of the Methodist Church, and is a Liberal.

BARRADALE: Captain Thomas, M.O., editor Milestone Mail. Born at Derby, England, June, 1878, a son of Thomas and Jane (Whiteside) Barradale. Married Cissie Heath, Sept. 29th, 1903, and has one ~~daughter~~ son [handwritten change to text]? Educated at the Derby schools; apprenticed to printing trade with Francis Carter, of Derby, and Benrose & Son, Took position in mechanical dept. of the Burton Mail, Burton-on-Trent. Removed to Derby on staff of Hobson & Son, Ltd.; printers and publishers. Be-

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came manager of the Works Dept. Remained hero until the outbreak of the war and, as he had been in the Territorials a period of nineteen years, joined for active service, Aug. 4th, 1914, as a private with the 1/1st Midland Field Ambulance; transferred, to 1/1st Northumberland Ambulance, 50th Division transport officer). Went to France, Feb. 19th, 1915, and won commission as lieutenant. Sent to England to equip New Ambulance 3rd Line Unit, 1/3rd North Midland. Returned to France in 1916, to 1/1st West Riding Fld. Amb.; again transferred to Northumberlands, Feb., 1917; remained until the end of the war (won, commission as captain). Returned to England, and demobilized Oct., 1919; was employed in the Nottingham and Derby Chamber of Commerce as publicity agent, and foreign trade. Came to Canada, June, 1920, and purchased the Milestone Mail. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; an ex-member of the Mark Eaton Golf Club, Derby, England. Member of the Anglican Church. Conservative. Address, Milestone, Sask.

Citation from Military Gazette: "Captain Thomas Barradale, for gallantry and devotion to duty, by remaining behind under heavy shell fire, and clearing all wounded from a battery of Royal Horse Artillery, during the German advance. Also for three days and four nights evacuating wounded and getting dressings and supplies to difficult positions."

BADINGTON: Arthur Richard, editor and publisher, Melfort Moon (established 1903). Born Tara, Ont., 1878, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Badington. Married Ethel Mary Freeman, of Peterboro, England, 1911, and has three daughters. Educated Invermay schools. Parents came to Canada, from County Cavan, Ireland; settled in Bruce county, Ont.; farmed near Tara. Was a pioneer in municipal affairs; reeve and deputy reeve of Arran township. Mr. Badington learned the printing business with the Hepworth Journal, and worked

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on the Ingersoll Sun, Lindsay Watchman-Warder, Huntsville Forester, Port Arthur Chronicle and Trail, B.C., News. Came to Melfort, 1912, purchasing and enlarging the plant of the Weekly Moon. It is one of the leading journals of the Province; linotype and power plant, run by electricity; the paper has a circulation of over fourteen hundred, covers the local district and is a splendid medium of advertising. Mr. Badington is a member of the Saskatchewan and Canadian Press Associations, an ex-chairman of the Trail, B.C., School Board, chairman High School Board, Melfort, member of the Melfort ;Board of Trade, member of the Masonic fraternity. An Anglican. In politics, Independent. Recreations, baseball and curling. Address, Melfort, Sask.

AMOS: Frank, J.P. Born in Sussex county, England (Hastings), June 8th, 1866, son of Charles Amos, of Wotton, Norfolk county, England, and his wife, Maria Croft (Leech) Amos. Married Rachel Thompson, Dec., 1891, and has one son and four daughters. Came to Canada in 1885, and to the west with B Battery, R.C.A., in the same year, passing the winter of 1885 and 1886 with the battery in Qu' Appelle.? Returned with the battery to Quebec, served with the Citadel till 1887; returned west to Qu'Appelle, where he has resided ever since. Has always taken an active interest in militia matters; was attached to 16th Light Horse for some years and served a short time in the 249th Batt., C.E.F. His son and his son-in-law were overseas with the Canadian forces. Mr. Amos was secretary of the local Patriotic Fund throughout the war. Was active in Red Cross work; secretary of the Army and Navy Veterans. Methodist. Steward of the church for over twenty-six years. Member of the Oddfellows Lodge. Justice of the Peace, and has charge of the Meteorological Station at this point for the Dominion Government. Address, Qu' Appelle.

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BURNETT: Arthur, B.A., LL;B., barrister and solicitor, Maple Creek. Born at Farnham Centre, Que., 1875, son of Thomas Luther and Louisa (Getty) Burnett. Married Edith Mildred Brown; July 31st, 1903. Graduate of Cowansville, Dunham and Standbridge schools, McGill University. Scotch ancestry. Pioneers in the Farnham district of Quebec. Father a prominent dairyman; butter and cheese business. Mr. Burnett graduated from McGill University, 1898. and was articled in law to Foster, Martin & Girouard, barristers, of Montreal. Admitted to the Quebec bar in 1898. Practised in Montreal in company with W. O. Smyth, Esq., afterwards his Honor Judge Smyth, of Swift Current. Came west in 1903, to Maple Creek, and was at that time the first lawyer west of Moose Jaw and south of Battleford. Member of the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Quebec bars. Took honours at McGill (classics); gold medallist. Solicitor for the town of Maple Creek, Maple Creek Light, Power and Milling Company; secretary-treasurer for town of Maple Creek? for many years. Member of I.O.F. Anglican. Conservative. Takes keen interest in sports-golf cricket and tennis. Address, Maple Creek.

BUCKLES: Daniel, LL.B., barrister, agent for the Attorney-General, Swift Current, Sask. (Buckles, Thompson, Hopkins & Graham). Born Margaree, Cape Breton, N.S., 1876, a son of Archibald and Bridget (Oates) Buckles. Married Edna Murray, 1912. Educated Margaree schools and Dalhousie University. Taught school in early life in the Margaree schools. Dalhousie University, 1906-07. Articled to A. J. MacDonald, Esq., Baddeck, N.S., 1907-11. Came to Swift Current, 1911; formed partnership Hutcheson & Buckles; latterly and at different times (MacPherson McWilliams & Donald) as partners. Solicitor for the Union Bank, Bank of Montreal; member of the Public and Separate School Boards; member of the Royal

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Colonial Institute; Kiwanis Club; Knights of Columbus; Golf Club. Appointed Crown Prosecutor, 1913, a K.C., 1917. Roman Catholic and a Liberal.

BRUNNER: Frank, Balmoral Hotel, Yorkton. Born at Dingolfig, near Munich, Bavaria, 1878, a son of Frank and Rosalie (Strasser) Brunner. Married Lucy Schuman in 1906, and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the Bavarian schools. Came to the U.S.A., 1895, to Baltimore, Maryland. Learned the brewing trade and worked at it. Came to Canada, Sept., 1896, to Winkler, Man. Farmed for three years.? Morden, Man., with Manitoba Hotel; worked for a land locating company Clarendon Hotel, Winnipeg. Came to Regina, 1906, and purchased the Victoria Hotel, Vons Hotel, Craik 1909, Waldorf Hotel. Returned to Regina, opened and ran the Metropole Hotel, now Kitchener: ran it. for several years. Came to Yorkton June, 1918; assumed control of the Balmoral Hotel. This hotel under his very efficient management has become the leading Hotel of Eastern Saskatchewan. Home of the Canadian Club and Board of Trade dinners. Mr. Brunner is a life member of the Red Cross; member and on finance committee of the Board of Trade; ex-member of the Regina Board of Trade; treasurer of the Hotel Men's Association, 1912-1915. Life member Knights of Pythias; Deputy Grand Knights, Knights of Columbus. Member of the Elks. A Roman Catholic and a Liberal. Address, Balri10ral Hotel, Yorkton.

BLAIKIE: Charl.3s William, Chief of Police, Weyburn. Born at Kelso, Roxboroughshire, Scotland, June 4th, 1874, a son of Charles and Euphemia (Henderson) Blaikie. Married Sarah Renton, 1900, and has three sons and three daughters. Educated at Sandystones and Lillie Leaf; Scotland. After leaving school joined the forestry dept. of the Duke of Buccleuch estate in Banx Hold near Hawick, in Roxboroughshire; remained here for upwards of five years, and was en~

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gaged in the Pass Dept. of the North British Railway, at Preston Pans (fourteen months); resigned and joined the Galashiels Borough Police Force, 15th May, 1899. Remained here ten years; resigned and came to Canada, March, 1909. Chief of Police of Rapid City, Manitoba (three years). Appointed Chief of Police of Weyburn, 1st of June, 1912, a position he still holds, rounding out twenty-three years of continuous service. He is the holder of St. Andrew's Ambulance Certificate, 1st Class. Member of the Chief Constables Assn. Member of the Oddfellows Lodge. Presbyterian. Address, Weyburn, Sask.

BRYANT: Major John Leslie: LL.B., barrister. Born in Beach township, County of Peel, Ont., Jan. 19th, 1874, son of Reverend James and Dora Stuart (McGill) Bryant. Married Elizabeth Maude Mackay, Aug. 6th, 1902. Educated at Glen Allan Pub. Central School, Guelph; Bradford High, Upper Canada College, and Manitoba University. Taught school in early life at Grimsby High School, Wardsville High School, principal Pakenham High School, Principal Carleton County Model School, principal Regina Public School. Articled in law to Geo. E., afterwards Mr. Justice Taylor, Court of the King's Bench. Graduated from Manitoba University in law, 1910, with the degree of LL.B. Opened practice at Moose Jaw, 1913. On Dee., 1915, joined the C.E.F., 128th Batt., with rank of lieutenant. Trained at Moose Jaw and Camp Hughes. Qualified as captain and proceeded overseas, Aug., 1916. Trained in England until battalion was broken up; went to 161st Battalion, then to 19th Reserve; reverted to rank of lieutenant and went to France, Sept., . 1916, to 46th Battalion. In the line at Lens; was dangerously wounded at Paschendaele, 26th Oct., 1917; invalided to Canada and discharged May 5th, 1918. Major Bryant was first president of the United Service Club; president G.W.V.A.; member of the Public

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and High School Boards. At present holds the rank of major, 2nd Battalion, South Saskatchewan Command, A. Company. Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

BLACK: Lieutenant Jay Burpee, M.C., banker, mgr. Imperial Bank. Born at Fallmouth, N.S., 1895, a grandson of Dr. J. C. Black, of Windsor; son of Paul C. and Edith (Bent) Black. Educated at Falmouth, N.S., and Rosthern, Sask., schools. Comes of an old Maritime family (U. E. Loyalist). Lieutenant Black's father, Mr. Paul C. Black, a graduate of Guelph Agricultural College, came west in 1906 and for some years was engaged in ranching at High River, Alta.; came to Saskatchewan in 1909 and farmed in Rosthern district; was first supt. of the Rosthern. Experimental Farm and organized it. Is now with the British C0lumbia Government in the Agricultural Dept. Lieutenant Black entered the service of the Imperial Bank at Rosthern in 1910, and has served in various branches of it, notably, Wilkie, Vancouver, Spirit River, Revelstoke, and was Manager at Foam Lake. Joined C.E.F., May, 1916, 196th Western University Battalion; overseas, October that year; France, April, 1917; 1st C.M.R. Vimy Ridge; Paschendaele; wounded at Amiens in August and invalided to England; June, 1919, reentered service of the bank; Manager at Foam Lake; was awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery in a night raid at Hill 70 April 21st, 1917. Member of the Board of Trade of Foam Lake. Methodist. Liberal. Member of the G.W.V.A. Recreations, curling and tennis. Address, Foam Lake.

BRUTON: Martin Joseph, Chief of Police, Regina. Born near Dublin, Ireland, 1877, a son of John and Mary (Conroy) Bruton. Married Mary Frances Tobin, 1912, and has three sons and two daughters. Educated at the Irish National. Schools. Was with the Dublin Metropolitan Police Force eight years. Came to U.S.A. 1903. Winnipeg Police Force eight years (con-

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stab1e to inspector). In charge of Division three years. Edmonton Deputy Chief of Police one year: Appointed Chief of Regina Police Farce (1915). President Canadian Chief Constables Assn. (1923). Active member of the Y.M.C.A. Member of the Rotary Club; member of the Knights of Columbus. Raman Catholic. Member of the Regina Golf Club. Address, Regina, Sask.

BUTLER: William John, sheriff, Jud. Dist. Assiniboia. Barn at Hammond, Ont., June 20th, 1883, son of James and Margaret (McLean) Butler. Married Agnes Keegan, of Maniwaki, Ont., 1918, and has one son and two daughters. Educated at Hammond Public School, Ottawa Business College. Grandfather came to Canada from Ireland and settled in Russell county, Ont. Worked in early life in general stare in Hammond; postmaster far seven years. Came to Saskatchewan, May 21st, 1913. Implement and hardware business (Butler Bras.) Appointed sheriff May 1st, 1922. Local? Registrar, Clerk of the Court. Member of the Town Council, 1918-19-20; Mayor, 1921-22; resigned an appointment as sheriff. Secretary Board of Trade, 1914-15-16. Has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs and the town's welfare. Member of the Knights of Pythias; Oddfellow. Raman Catholic.? Liberal. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, Court House, Assiniboia, Sask.

BELCOURT: Louis Emile, M.C., M.B., L.R.C.P. & S. (London), physician and surgeon, LaFleche. Born at Argyle, Minn., U.S., March 25th, 1892, a son of Dr. O. E. Belcourt and Sophie (Mignault) Belcourt. Married Camille Fournier and has a son and a daughter. Educated at Laval University (M.B.) ; Manitoba Medical College (M.D.). Received preliminary education at St. Charles Seminary, Sherbrooke. Entered Laval University, 1910. Bachelor in Medicine (Laval), with very high distinction (1913). During studies was

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interne at St;. Vincent de Paul Hospital; Sherbrooke; 1914., Left far England in spring of 1915, and was commissioned as lieutenant in R.A.M.C.; March 26th; 1915, and was attached to different regiments as regimental medical officer. Was present at several engagements in neighborhood of Ypres and Hill 60. Returned to Canada upon completion of contract with Imperial Army, and in June, 1916, opened present practice at La Fleche, where his skill and popularity have won for him a large practice. Dr. Belcourt was accompanied overseas by his wife, who resided in France during his service with the army He is a brother of Edward Belcourt, P.S.S., professor of theology at the University of Montreal. Is a Roman Catholic and, as his name indicates, a French-Canadian. Address, La Fleche, Sask.

BATTEN: Leslie Charles Ross, B.A., barrister. Born at Toronto., 1893, son of Charles and Mary (Lawson) Batten. Married Fretta Conn, 1919, and has two sons. Educated in Toronto., Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto University. Mr. Batten came west in 1910; bookkeeper with Cameron, Heap & Co..; articled in law to J.M. Bence, K.C., Saskatoon. Called to. the Saskatchewan bar, Dec., 1919. Joined the Royal Flying Corps, Winnipeg, 1917, and served one year. Opened his present practice January, 1920. Solicitor far the Canadian Bank of Commerce town of Watson; rural municipality of Spalding, No. 368. Canada Banded Attorney. United States Fidelity and Guaranty. Member of the School Board. Member of the I.O.O.F. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Watson.

ADAMS: Major William Alexander, barrister, Qu' Appelle. Born Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland; educated at Ballymena and Belfast.? Arrived in Canada, 1908.
Admitted to Saskatoon bar, Sept. 5th, 1913. Joined Canadian Militia, 1909. Enlisted in C.E.F; August,1914, in 9th Canadian Mounted Rifles, for

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overseas service; Served as captain and adjutant of the Royal Canadian Dragoons, and as adjutant of Canadian Cavalry Brigade Depot, 1915 and 1916, and with 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion, being appointed adjutant and subsequently promoted to the rank of major during the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Took part in Vimy, Arleux, Fresnoy, Hill 70, Paschendaele, and operations at Cite St. Pierre and Lens. Mentioned in dispatches (Sir Douglas Haig), 1918, April. Is now the officer commanding 10th Artillery Brigade Ammunition Column, with headquarters at Qu' Appelle. Presbyterian. Address, Qu' Appelle. .

ADAM: Donald, Clerk of the municipality of Mount Hope, notary public. Born in Edinburgh, 1886. Educated at Geo. Watson's College, Edinburgh. Came to Canada, 1906; homesteaded and farmed in the Semans district. Joined C.E.F., 144th Battalion (Winnipeg Seaforths); (instructor in bombing), England, 1916. France, February, 1917; 44th Battalion. Wounded at Vimy Ridge; invalided to England. Discharged, 1918. Mr. Adam is secretary of the Grain Growers Co-operative Store at Semans; secretary Semans Agricultural Society. Member of the Masonic Order. Member of the Watsonian Club, Regina. Presbyterian.

ASELTINE: Walter Morley, B.A., barrister and solicitor. Born at Napanee, Ont., 1886, son of George Samuel and Hattie T. (Goldsmith) Aseltine. Married Alice Derby (deceased) and Laura I. King, and has one son. Educated at the Perth Public and High Schools; Manitoba University. United Empire Loyalist stock. Great grandparents came to Canada after the American Revolution and settled on the Bay of Quinte. Father, Mr. Geo. Aseltine, in the lumber business; came to Winnipeg in 1.904. Mr. Aseltine taught school between his college course. ?Graduating from Manitoba University, he was articled in law to J. A. M. Aikens, K.C., now Sir James Aikens, K.C.M.G., Lieut.-Gov-

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ernor of Manitoba. Called to the bar, 1913. Came to Rosetown, Jan., 1913, and opened present practice. Member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Bar Associations. Solicitor for the Union Bank, Industrial Mortgage Co., rural municipality of St. Andrews, rural municipality of Monet. Member and secretary of the School Board; member of the Board of Trade. Played on the Varsity teams;? captain of the Football Club; Hockey Club. Won individual Championship Field Sports several years. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Rosetown.

ADAM: Corporal Jas. Sidey, clerk of the municipality, Semans. Born in Edinburgh, 1886, son of Joseph Denevan and Annie (Lochhead) Adam. Married Nursing Sister Gladys J. Hudson, of Richibucto, N.B. Educated at the Glasgow High School, and George Watson's College, Edinburgh. Came to Canada in 1907, and farmed at Cupar. Agent for the Galvin Lumber Co. at Elrose and Provost. Joined C.E.F., Jan., 1915; 51st Battalion. Overseas, 1916; attached to 1st Battalion. Ypres. Wounded at Sanctuary Wood; invalided to England. Came to Semans in 1919 and opened present business. Secretary of the Semans Public School Board, secretary Cardigan School Board. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Address, Semans.

APPLETON: (Capt.) Frederick Lawrence, mgr. 1mperial Bank, Yorkton. Born West Hartlepool, Durham, England, 1889, a son of Frederick and Mary (Pearson) Appleton. Married Jean Kennedy, 1922, and has a daughter. Educated at the Hartlepool School. Comes from a Yorkshire family. His father cashier for the North-eastern Railway. Captain Appleton came to Canada, 1909, and engaged in ranching near Calgary; entered service Imperial Bank, 1909; worked at Calgary, Edmonton, Prince Albert~ Joined C.E.F., Feb., 1915, 53rd North Sask. Regiment (lieut-

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enant). Overseas and in France, June, 1916, attached to P.P.C.L.I.; continuous service, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, and "Last Hundred Days." Armistice. Returned to Canada, April, 1919, resuming work with the Imperial Bank, when he was made manager of Foam Lake branch. Appointed to present position 1921. Member Board of Trade. Member Canadian and Overseas Club. Recreations, curling and golf.

ANDERSON : Norman William, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Ganonoque, Ont., 1870, son of James and Anne (Connor) Anderson. Married Anne Martin of Lumsden, 1903, and has two sons and three daughters. Educated at Ganonoque High School, Kingston Collegiate, Queen's University, 1898. North of Ireland stock. Grandparents were pioneer farmers in Leeds County, Ont. Dr. Anderson graduated from Queen's, 1898, and came west and opened practice at Lumsden, where he has practised continuously ever since. He is one of the pioneer doctors of this Province, having been at one time the only doctor between. Regina and Prince Albert. . Member of the School Board for many years; member of the Town Council, 1915-16; Mayor of Lumsden. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Past Master Lumsden Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Presbyterian. Conservative. Member of the Curling Club. Address, Lumsden.

ALLAN: William Alexander Vaughan, barrister, Star City. Born at Arthur, Ont. 1893, son of David and Susanah (Jeffrey) Allan. Married Violet Stewart Weir, 1921, and has one son. Family came west to Manitoba, 1903; settled at Killarney.? Mr. Allan taught school in Manitoba at Hilton and Long River; Langham, Sask. Articled to A.M. Panton, K.C., North Battleford. Joined C.E.F., Aug. 22nd ; Saskatchewan, Light Horse at North Battleford (Major Panton). Valcartier; 6^th Fort Garry Horse; overseas, France, Feb.,

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1916; lilt Cavalry Brigade, Somme ; invalided to England (trench fever). Returned to France, April, 1917; Paschendaele, Amiens; transferred to Air Force, June 16th, 1918. Armistice. Discharge, Sept., 1919; returned to Canada and finished law course with Allan, Gordon & Gordon, Regina. Called to Saskatchewan bar, Jan., 1920. Appointed secretary-treasurer of the village of Star City, July, 1920. ?Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Member of the Curling Club. Address, Star City.

ADRIAN: Stewart, barrister and solicitor, Craik. Born at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, 1883, son of Hugh and Margaret (Wasson) Adrian. Educated at the Ballymena schools, and Civil Service Academy. Clerk in the law office of T.E. McAughey, Ballymena. Came to Canada, 1909; accountant in the law office of J. F. L. Embury, now Mr. Justice Embury of the King's Bench. Was articled to the above firm and admitted to the Saskatchewan bar, 1918. Opened present practice in Craik. Solicitor for the town of Craik; solicitor for the Rural Municipality, for the School Board and several other concerns. Member of the Masonic Lodge; I.O.O.F.; Past Master of the Provincial L.O.L.; Past Grand Master of the Provincial Black Knights of Ireland. Takes a keen interest in sports and has been an ardent football player, a strong supporter of hockey. Has always taken a keen interest in politics and is a strong advocate of Provincial Rights, and the policy of the former Premier of N.W.T., Sir Frederick Haultain (Chief Justice). Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Craik.

BATES: Alfred Dyton, LL.B., barrister, solicitor, Lanigan, Sask. Born Sudbury, England; son of John and Elizabeth (Dyton) Bates. Married Frances A. Freer, 1915. and has one daughter. Educated at Watford and Harrow, England; University of Saskatchewan, 1919 (LL.B.) Comes of a prominent old country

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family that is represented in India, U.S.A.. and the Colonies. Mr. Bates came to Canada, 1910; worked with the Traders Bank at Saskatoon; articled in law to Murray and Munro; graduated from Saskatchewan University, 1919; called to the bar same year; opened present practice in Lanigan, 1920. Solicitor for town of Lanigan, Union. Bank of Canada, Great West Life Assurance Co. Secretary Lanigan Agricultural Society. Member of the A.F. and A.M. An Anglican. Conservative. Recreations, tennis and golf. Address, Lanigan, Sask.

BILL: Edward Manning, B.A., LL.B., K.C., barrister and solicitor. Born at Billtown, King's County, N.S., 1869, a son of Wm. C. and Arabella (Dodge) Bill. Married Maude Haley, daughter of Dr. Allen Haley, M.P. for Hants Co., and has one son and two daughters. Educated Horton Academy, Acadia College, Dalhousie University. United Empire Loyalist stock. Father, W. C. Bill, was the Federal member for King's county for many years. Mr. Bill graduated in arts from. Acadia, 1889; in law from Dalhousie, 1892. Was articled to Drysdale, Newcombe & McInnis, of Halifax. Called to the Nova Scotia bar, 1892; practised at Shelburne, N.C., until 1909. Appointed a King's Counsel in 1907. Came west to Saskatoon and formed partner. ship under the firm name of Brown & Bill, afterwards Morton, Bill & Brown. Came to Semans in 1921. Member of the Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan Bar Association. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal, Canadian Bonded Attorney. He is a Mason. Baptist, and a Conservative. Recreations, curling and hunting. Address, Semans, Sask.

BAKER: William George, M.L.A., conductor, Canadian Pacific Railway. Born Owen Sound, Ont., Jan. 16th, 1885, a son of Wesley and Mary (McTavish) Baker. Married Pearl Green, 1912, and has three sons. Mr. Baker comes of Scotch-Irish ancestry; both grand-

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fathers pioneers of Sydenham township, where they farmed for many years.? Mr. Baker? born on the old homestead. He came west in 1904, and was employed as a traveller; entered the service of the C.P.R. as brakesman, in 1906; promoted to conductor in 1910; elected chairman (local) Grievance Committee of the? Brotherhood of Trainmen; occupied that position continuously until 1916, when elected vice chairman General Committee, Brotherhood. Trainmen, Western Lines, C.P.R. Was appointed member of Executive Victory Loan of Sask., 1918. Same year organized C.P.R. Red Cross Drive; assisted in instituting scheme for monthly contributions to the G.W.V.A. by C.P.R. employees. 1915, organized, and was first president, Labour League; filled that position three years; organized, and was first president, Ratepayers' Association. 1921, was elected member Saskatchewan Legislature by largest vote ever polled in any Provincial election in Moose Jaw. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity; Royal Arch; Moose Jaw Chapter Knights. Templar; Shrine (Khartoum Temple, Winnipeg). Politics, Labour. Presbyterian. Recreations, Skating and reading. Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

BEDINGHAM: Company Sergeant-Major, Harry, sec.- treas. rural municipality Lake of the Rivers, No. 72. Born at Sheffield, England, 1882, son of Edward and Charlotte (Bennett) Bedingham. Married Rose Day and has one daughter. Educated Sheffield. After? leaving school joined the army at sixteen years of age, and served with the Derby Regiment for eight years; South African War. Dangerously wounded (Queen's Medal). Came to Canada in 1910, to Regina; farmed and homesteaded near Woodrow. Joined C.E.F., Feb., 1915, 46th Battalion. Overseas, July, 1915, 32nd, Reserve. France, Aug., 1915; transferred to 10th ;Battalion. Served continuously until Arleux, April 28th. Wounded and invalided. Canada, March, 1918. Demobilized. Returned to homestead during the sum-m

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mer. Special training D.S.C.R. in autumn, and in the spring of 1919, and was appointed to present position. Helped organize, and was first president of 1ocali G.W.V.A. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Assiniboia.

BAILEY: Captain Harold Milton,. Croix de Guerre, Supt. of Public Utilities, Melfort. Born at St. Mary's, Ont., 1889, son of Isaac and Elizabeth (Irvine) Bailey. Married Emily Paul, 1917, and has two daughters. Educated at St. Mary's public and high schools. Grandparents came to Canada and settled in Perth county, near St. Mary's. Grandfather held the first title to land in the district, Canada Co. at that time holding land in the east very much after the manner of the Hudson's Bay Co. in the west. "Capt. Bailey in early life was in the employ of the Bell Telephone Co.; Manager of the Tucker Smith Co. Came west in 1910, Melfort, in the employ of the long distance telephone works; Supt. of Light and Phones, Melfort. Joined the C.E.F., Aug., 1914, 52nd Prince Albert Volunteers. Commission of lieutenant in militia; Valcartier, 11th Batt. Transferred in England to 1st Div. (reinforcement officer). After the second Battle of Ypres was with the Imperials, Loos, Somme, Vimy Ridge, Arleux, Fresnoy, Hill 70, Paschendaele, Amiens. England. In charge Canadian Bell Telephone Co., Melfort.? Appointed to present position. Captain Bailey was awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallantry at the Somme, 1916. Citation from the French Government. He is officer commanding J Battery, 12th Canadian Machine Gun Corps. Mason. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Melfort.

BAKER: Captain Maurice Daniel, M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born in Norfolk county, Ont., 1874, son of George and Elizabeth Ann (Puzey) Baker. Married Annie Burrows, 1922. Captain Baker was educated at the country schools of Norfolk county,

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Simcoe High School, Trinity College; Toronto. Baker family a pioneer one in Norfolk, where they have farmed for many years. Dr. Baker graduated from Trinity, 1898, and started practice at Fisherville, Norfolk. Practised at Ymir, B.C., for two years. Came to Melfort, 1912. Joined the C.E.F. (C. A.M. C.), 1914. Transferred to R.A.M.C. and saw service in Mesopotamia. Returned to Canada, 1917, and resumed practice. Member of the Canadian Medical Association; Coroner for Saskatchewan; M.H.O. for Star City municipality, Carrot River municipality. Doctor to the Indian Reserve at La Corne, James Smith Reserve, Kinistino Reserve. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Melfort.

BOOKER: John Thomas, proprietor Healy House, Swift Current. Born at Burkesville, Kentucky, U.S.A., Sept. 1st, 1870, a son of David and Martha (Williams) Booker. Married Sarah Huddleston, Aug., 1901. Educated at the public schools of Burkesville, Ky. After leaving school farmed; general merchant, 1895; general produce, 1899. Traded on the Cumberland River; travelled extensively in 1902 in Oklahoma, California and other States, trading in furs, hides and produce. Cuba in 1905., Came to Canada, 1906; engaged in mercantile business at Swift Current, which he has carried on until 1908. Furs, 1911; real estate, 1912 (Booker & Webster) ~ Built Healy Hotel, 1913; opened it Jan. 1st, 1914. This hotel to-day bears the reputation of being one of the very best in Saskatchewan. Mr. Booker is also part owner of the Healy-Booker Block. Takes a keen interest in civic affairs and the city's welfare. Has been alderman several terms, where his strong convictions make him a valued citizen. He has many stories of interest of pioneer country life ill Kentucky, of the primitive school he attended, where the forms were rude benches hewn out of the trees by the farmers, and of the many and varied experiences he encountered while engaged in trade throughout the

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South-western States. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club, and their home is at his very popular hostelry. A Liberal in politics, and voted by all citizens and travellers an ideal host. Address, Healy House, Swift Current.

BEE: Thomas M., ex-secretary Canadian Patriotic Fund, Regina. Born at Bolton, Ont., June, 1869, a son of the Reverend William and Jane (Martindale) Bee. Married Mary R. Harper, Xmas Day, 1900, and has two sons and. three daughters. His son, William, served in France in the European War and was wounded at Paschendaele (75th Battalion). Mr. Bee came west in 1885 and homesteaded in the Pheasant Hills, where he farmed for twelve years, afterwards opening a general store at Pheasant Forks, N.W.T. (six years). Later he and his partner opened a loan and real estate business in Lemberg, Sask. Early in 1912 opened an office in Regina for the same work. In 1914 he was offered the secretaryship of the Canadian Patriotic Fund, by Lieut.-Gov. Brown, and accepted, organizing the Province. Mr. Bee was Mayor of Lemberg for three years; president of the Union of S3:skatchewan Municipalities for two years, and on the Executive for four. Director of Records Society of United Canadians; Provincial Treasurer, Saskatchewan. Boy Scouts Assn., 1915. Takes a deep interest in the Provincial Council of Red Cross. Liberal. Methodist. Address, Regina, Sask.

BARKWELL: Maitland, town clerk of Kerrobert. Born near Goderich, Ont., 1874, son of William and Elizabeth (Walters). Married Ida Margaret Henning, 1899. Educated at the Goderich schools. English stock. Grandfather came to Canada and settled in Durham county. Mr. Barkwell, after leaving school, worked with Ogilvie & Hutchinson (clerical work), London, Ont.; John Green Co. (wholesale dry goods) ; bookkeeper with T. Omeara Co., London. Came west ill 1898. Indian Head, clerical work. Returned east and

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was auditor with D. S. Perrin, Co., Ltd. Returned to the West and homesteaded at Eston. Secretary treasurer of the rural municipality of Snipe Lake, 259 (eight years).? Resigned and went to Penticton B.C. Engaged in fruit farming. Returned to Saskatchewan and was appointed to present position. Mr. Barkwell is an ex-member of the Indian Head School Board;? was the second secretary-treasurer of the town of Indian Head. Past Master of Eston Lodge, 134, A.F. and A.M.; member of the I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Kerrobert.

BOND: Samuel Wallace, B.A., M.D., physician and surgeon, Semans. Born at Winnipeg, Man., 1896, son of John and Elizabeth (Bannerman) Bond. Married Dorothy Shantz, 1923. Educated at Oxbow High School, University of Saskatchewan and the University of Manitoba. Comes of an old Selkirk Colony family. Grandfathers, Samuel Bannerman and John Omand came to Canada with the colony and settled at Fort Garry. Samuel Bannerman a merchant and trader; operated a line of ox carts between Winnipeg and St. Paul. Dr. Bond's mother, who still survives and lives at Frobisher, remembers the days of the first Red River Rebellion, and has seen Riel, Lepine, and the martyred Scott on the streets of Old Fort Garry. Dr. Bond was in the service of the Merchants Bank for three and a half years; taught school, graduated from Manitoba University, 1922 (honours in medicine); winner of two scholarships; was with the Winnipeg General Hospital one year. Came to Semans, 1922. Member of the Medical Council of Canada. Member of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Medical Associations. Took a keen interest in sport while in college and was a member of the various college teams. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Semans.

BUSSEE: E. H., merchant, of Gull Lake (Bussee Bros.) Born at Red Wing, Minn., U.S.A., 1872 son of Charles and Christina (Fisher) Bussee. Married

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Pauline M.? Weiss in 1905, and has two sons and one daughter. Educated at the Red Wing, Minn., schools. Comes of German stock; Hanover. Grandfather came to the U.S.A., to Chicago; afterwards settled in Minnesota. Father born in Chicago. Mr. Bussee was born on a farm and for a number of years followed that profession, North Dakota, coming to Saskatchewan in 1906; located at Gull Lake, homesteaded; still farms 320 acres. Opened present hardware business in 1907. Member of the local Council; was one of its first members when the town was organized. First Mayor of Gull Lake. Member of the School Board; member of the Retail Merchants' Association. Charter member of Cypress Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; is Past Master of the Lodge. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Gull Lake.

BELLAMY: John, Moose Jaw, pioneer merchant of the Moose Jaw district. From a modest beginning has built up what is probably the largest and most complete furniture and funeral directing houses west of Toronto. This business at present under the management of his son, Norman Bellamy. Mr. Bellamy has been connected with the Methodist Church in Moose Jaw since its early start. He has always taken a deep interest in civic affairs that pertain to the welfare of the city. Mrs. Bellamy has also been connected with many local Societies and has been active in all charitable work for many year.

BRADLEY: Wm. Robert, J.P., Mayor of Hanley (1923). Born at Harriston, 1873, son of John and Susan (Murphy) Bradley Married Mary Olive Hunt, 1900;- has three sons. Educated at Harriston schools. North of Ireland stock. Mayor Bradley learned the tailoring business with his father and worked for T. Fallis, Park River, N.D., and was afterwards in business for himself at Langdon, N.C. Came to Strasbourg. in 1906; homesteaded; tailoring business in Strasbourg, Suth-

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erland Sask., 1911. Joined C.E.F., Aug., 1915, 65th Battalion, Saskatoon. Overseas, June 12th, 1916. Battalion being broken up, was drafted to 72nd Batt. (Vancouver), Canadian Seaforth Highlanders; remained in England on account of age; discharged with rank of sergeant. Came to Hanley and opened present business. Has always taken a keen interest in civic matters and was a member of the School Board and Council for years. Elected Mayor in 1922. Justice of the peace for the Province of Saskatchewan. Past Master Twin City Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Sutherland. Address, Hanley.

BLAIR: Hugh McWatters, postmaster of Aneroid. Born at Madoc, Ont.;1857, son of James and Sarah (Kingston) Blair. Married Martha McCoy, 1879 (deceased) ; Jennie Kingston, widow of W. J. Kingston, and has three sons and five daughters. Eldest son, Dr. J. H. Blair, was with C.A.M.C. overseas, and saw much service. Belfast, Ireland stock. Mr. Blair has long taken an interest in. things pertaining to the town's welfare. Served on the Madoc Town Council and on the rural Township Council 1891, 1894-95, 1901-02. Came west, 1910, to Aneroid, and is one of the real pioneers of the district. Homesteaded, elected to the Council of Aneroid, 1915; Mayor, 1920-21-22-23. Senior partner Blair and Elliott, large general store business. Member of and treasurer of the Masonic Lodge. Elder of the Union Church. Member of the Curling Club. Address, Aneroid, Sask.

CREELMAN: Samuel Muir, LL,B., barrister and solicitor. Born at Princeport, Nova Scotia, 1885, son of Wm. Isaiah and Mary (Sanderson) Creelman. Married Lillian McLean, 1912, and ~as one daughter. Educated at the Virden, Man., schools, Manitoba University. Irish stock. Family came to N.S. from Ireland; settled there and engaged in farming. Father came west to Virden, in 1891. Mr. Creelman taught school

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in early life in Manitoba. Graduated from Manitoba University in 1909, and was articled to A. W. H. Smith, of Brandon. Called to the bar, 1910. Opened practice at Pilot Mound, where he remained three years. Called to Wynyard, July, 1913. Solicitor for the Imperial Bank, rural municipality of Big Quill, No. 308. Chairman of the School Board; Mayor of Wynyard, 1920-21. Past Master of Wynyard Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Past Z of Royal Arch Chapter. Shriner, Wa Wa Temple; C.O.F. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Wynyard.

CURRAN: Lionel Edward, financial agent and broker. Son of Mr. Justice Curran (Manitoba), and Emily (Hayden) Curran. Born in 1888. Married Adelaide Jones. Was employed by various banks in early life; came to Regina in 1911 and opened his present business, which he has conducted for some years throughout the Province. Member of and on the Executive of the United Order of Canadians. Is an enthusiastic motorist; lover of sports. Address, 28 Canada Life Bldg., Regina. '

CAMERON: John, B.S.A., manager Saskatchewan Farmers' Mutual Fire Assn. Born at Greenock, Scotland, 1889, a son of Murdo and Ellan (Collins) Cameron. Educated at the Greenock schools and the University of Saskatchewan (1918). Highland stock (Sutherlandshire). Father came to Saskatchewan, 1903. Homesteaded in the Saskatoon district. Mr. Cameron farmed and attended the ,University in an agricultural course. War breaking out, he joined the C.E.F., 1915, P.P.C.L.L, University Unit. ,Overseas, May 1915. France, in July. Continuous service. Wounded, April, 1916 (sergeant). Rejoined unit June, 1916; again wounded, Sept., 1916. Invalided to Canada. Discharged, April, 1917. Re-entered University, from which he graduated in 1918 (B.S.A.) Provincial secretary G.W:V.A., two years. Past president Saska-

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toon G.W.V.A.; member Dominion Executive, G.W.V.A. Member Knights of Pythias. In Politics a Progressive. Presbyterian. Address, Office of Saskatchewan Farmers' Mutual Fire Assn., Saskatoon.

CHURCHILL: Gordon, B.A., principal Moosomin Collegiate Institute. Born at Covey Hill, Huntington Co., Quebec, 1884, a son of James and Ellen M. (Cairns) Churchill. Educated at Hemmingford Model School; McGill Normal; Albert College, Belleville; Kingston Collegiate. Is a bachelor of arts of Queen's University, and graduated with final honours in philosophy. Taught school at Covey Hill and Quyon, Quebec. Entered Queen's University, 1910; graduated, 1914. Came to Saskatchewan and taught at Plain view. Came to Moosomin, 1915; principal Public School, and was appointed principal collegiate, where he continues as head master. Under his careful direction a greater number of students are turning their attention to higher education. The Moosomin Collegiate is now represented by students in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta Universities. It was under Mr. Churchill's organization that the first rural Y.M.C.A. in Saskatchewan was organized, linking up the towns of Welwyn, Rocanville, Wapella and Broadview, a splendid work terminated by financial conditions of the crop failure, which Mr. Churchill hopes to resume at an early date. Mr. Churchill takes a keen interest in boys' work and efficiency training. A Methodist. In politics, an Independent. Address, Moosomin.

CUDMORE: Ernest E., doctor of chiropractic, Moose Jaw. Born Toronto, Ont., 1883, son of John and Elizabeth (Brown) Cudmore. Married Florence M. Martin, June 27th, 1907, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Toronto public schools, Jarvis and Harbord Collegiates, San Diego College, Clewell College, Toronto University. English stock, Devonshire Co. Mother was born in Halifax garrison barracks. Grand

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father, John Brown, a Crimean veteran. Dr. Cudmore came west in 1900; homesteaded by proxy (being only seventeen years old), 22 miles north-west of Moose Jaw, near Tuxford. Proved homestead and purchased three-quarters of a section, which he farmed until 1911. That year threshed 17,000 bushels of wheat; disposed of farm, went to California, and took a course of Chiropractic at San Diego. graduating from the Clewell School in 1914. Came to Moose Jaw that year and opened a practice, which has grown extensively throughout the years. Elected president of the Saskatchewan Chiropractors, 1916, and ensuing years. Member of the Kiwanis Club. Grand Secretary Saskatchewan Grand Orange Lodge, 1905-06. Member of the Elks Lodge. Baptist. Liberal. Address, Moose Jaw.

COGLAND: Major Thomas Willis. Manager Co-operative Creamery Company, North Battleford. Born at Herdman, Que., 1887, son of Thomas and Mary (Gamble) Cogland. Married Miss L. E. Jones, 1916. and has one daughter. Educated at Herdman Public School and Huntington Academy. Welsh and Scotch descent. Old Canadian family who have been pioneers in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Major Cogland taught school in early life, Southern Alberta. Has been in the dairying business and was with the Alberta Government in dairying and creamery work. Came to Saskatchewan in 1911; Saskatchewan Government Creameries. Joined C.E.F., August 10th, 1914, 20th Border Horse, 6th Battalion (Ft. Garry Horse). France, 1916; Somme, Vimy, England. Commissioned. Bexhill, transferred to 5th Battalion, 1917; Paschendaele; was in the "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras, Canal du Nord, Mons, German Army of Occupation. Awarded Military Cross, July 26th (raid in enemy's lines). Quartermaster 1st November, 5th army of occupation. Returned to Canada and became manager of the Co-operative Creameries. North Battleford member of the Canadian Club; member of

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the Board of Trade (chairman of the Agricultural section). Major, charge of Company "A", 4th Saskatchewan Regiment. Member of the Masonic Order.? Anglican. Address, North Battleford.

CHARLEVOIS: Alphonse, sheriff, Judicial Dist. Gravelbourg, Sask. Born La Prairie, Que., 1872, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. A. Charlevois. Married Adele Trottier, 1893, and has three sons and four daughters. Educated at La Prairie, and Ottawa College. Family an old Quebec one, in Canada over two hundred and fifty years. Father a Member of Parliament for home county. Sheriff Charlevois came west in 1908, and worked in the Dominion Land Titles Office until 1913, when he came to Gravelbourg. The town was in its early stage and he worked for the Atlas Lumber Company, of Calgary. Appointed Sheriff and Local Registrar in 1918; member of the Town Council, 1913-14-1516-17-18. He is a Roman Catholic. Liberal. Recreations, curling and golf. Address, Court House, Gravelbourg, Sask.

BUCHANNAN: Charles G., editor and manager, Weyburn Herald. Born at Exeter, Ont., a son of Duncan , M. and Elizabeth (Perkins) Buchannan. Married Eva Ethel Keen, 1910, and has one son and two daughters. Educated at the Lanark Public and Perth High Schools. Learned the printing business with the Exeter Advocate (three years); Galt Reformer (one year) Niagara Falls Record. Came west in 1906 and purchased land near Manor, Sask., which he still farms. Came to Weyburn, 1912, as, manager of the Herald, position he still holds. Mr. Buchannan has been a member of the Hospital Board for four years; chairman in 1923. He is a director of the Newspaper Association, director of the Curling Club, secretary of the Liberal Association for the Federal constituency of Weyburn. Past Grand of the Oddfellows Lodge. Presbyterian. Member of the Rotary Club. One of the

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promoters of the Weyburn Chautauqua. Takes a keen interest in all kinds of sports and is an ardent curler. Address, The Herald, Weyburn, Sask. .

BLACK.: Henry, ex-Mayor of Regina. Born in Grenville county, Ont., February, 1875. Son of William John, and Elizabeth (Johnson) Black. Was educated at the Grenville county schools, and at business college. Married Jennie Lenora Barker. Has long been a prominent citizen of the West. Was in B.C. in the early days, locating at Kaslo, where he was manager, of the Kaslo Transfer Co. (1898). Was one of the delegates to the British Columbia Convention that declared for party lines in British Columbia politics. Member of the Rocky Mountain Rangers. Came to Regina in 1902. Has always taken a keen interest in municipal affairs; was alderman of the city, 1915-1617; Mayor, 1918-19. Is at present a member of the City Council. Was vice-president of the Conservative Association (1900). Retired from active business. Has several large business blocks. Residence, 2322 St. John St., Regina.

BRAGG: James Douglas, postmaster of Davidson. Born at Redwing, Goodhue county, Minn., U.S.A., 1871. Son of Hezikiah and Mary Jane (Howie) Bragg. Married Emily Leona Tribby, 1902, and has one daughter. Educated at Morris, Minn., Public School. Mr. Bragg's father was one of the pioneers of Minnesota, coming there from New York State. After leaving school Mr. Bragg worked for some years at the engineering trade. Coming to Canada in 1902, he located in Winnipeg, where he was mechanical expert for the International Harvester Company. Came to Davidson, March, 1903. Real estate business. Proved a homestead and farmed for two years. Worked for J. I. Case Company. Collector for International Harvester. Company. Joined C.E.F., Dec., 1915, with Mechanical Transport. Overseas, Feb., 1916. France, July. Served from Ypres

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to Arras. Was through the Somme, Vimy preparations. Invalided to England. Returned to Canada, Sept.,1917. Served on Draft Tribunals. Attended Vocational School, Saskatoon (study of municipal work). Assistant sec.-treas., Strasbourg. Appointed postmaster, March, 1919. Mr. Bragg was one of the organizers of the Davidson Branch, G.W.V.A.; was it::; first president; member of the Provincial Executive. Member of the Town Council four years. Member of? the Masonic Order; Knights of Pythias Protestant. Address, post office, Davidson.

MILLER: Thomas, editor Moose Jaw Times and News. Born Grand Valley, Ont., 1876, son of James and Ann (Cowlings) Miller. Married Grace McGreggor Keay, 1897, and has a son and two daughters. Educated at the Regina public and high schools. Learned the printing business on the Regina Standard under the late J. K. MacInnis, and the Hon. Walter Scott. Came to Moose Jaw with Mr. Scott in 1894, as foreman. Moose Jaw Times; alter Mr. Scott purchased the Regina Leader, Mr. Miller accompanied him to that city as foreman of the Leader, returning to Moose Jaw in 1896, as Manager of the Times under Mr. Scott, who had acquired it. Leader-Times Co. organized, 1902. Mr. Miller became a. shareholder and remained as manager. Times Company disposed of Leader. In 1906 he became managing director and editor Times Pub., Ltd. Has been member of Public and Collegiate School Boards for nine years. . President of Board of Trade, of which he has been a member for many years. Member A.F. and A.M. Lodge; Rotary Club. Liberal. Presbyterian. Recreation, golf. Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

MAKAROFF: Peter George, B.A., LL.B., barrister (Makaroff & Bates). Born in Russia in 1896, son of Gregory and Praskovia (Postnikova) Makaroff. Married Helen Marshall in 1920, and has one son. Educated at the Friends School, Media, Pa., U.S.; Petrofka Public School, Rosthern Public School, High

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School, University of Saskatchewan. Father of Mr. Makaroff came to Canada with the Doukhobor colony in 1899; settled near Rosthern; farmed. Mr. Makaroff graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1915, with the degree of B.A., and obtained his LL.B. in 1918. Opened the practice of law in Saskatoon. He is the first member of the Doukhobor sect in its history to enter and graduate from any high school or university. Formed present partnership with Mr. Bates in 1919. Won the individual championship in sports at the University, 1914-15. Member of the Saskatchewan Law Society. Member of the Eclectic Club. Religion, a member of the Doukhobor sect. A Liberal.

MUNRO: James Daniel, K.C., B.A., LL.B., barrister and solicitor. Born near Barrie, Simcoe county, Ont., 1872, son of Alexander and Jessie (Russell) Munro. Married Pauline Smith, 1917, and has two daughters. Educated at Owen Sound Collegiate, Toronto University. University of Saskatchewan (extra-mural) LL.B. Parents came to Canada from Invernesshire, Scotland. Settled in Simcoe county, Ont. Mr. Munro taught school while attending Toronto University. Was articled in law to O.M. Biggar, Esq., K.C., Edmonton. Called to the Alberta and Saskatchewan bars, 1909. Opened practice in Lloydminster. Appointed King's Counsel in 1917. Member of the Saskatchewan and Alberta Law Societies. Reeve of the village of Lloydminster in Alberta. Member of the Board of Trade, of the town of Lloydminster in Saskatchewan. Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce; solicitor for the rural municipality of Britannia and Wilton, in? Saskatchewan; for Streamstown, in Alberta; Wellington and Merton; Canadian Bonded Attorney. Past Master Britannia Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Lloydminster.

MOTT: Walter Roland, barrister and solicitor, Herbert. Born at Norwich, Ont., 1885, son of Charles A. and Rachel (Jacques) Mott. Married Mabel Squires, ,

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1916, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at Norwich Public and High School and Woodstock Collegiate. Pioneer family. Grandfather came to Canada in 1812. Mr. Mott taught school in early life and was at one time principal at Hagersville, Ont., School. Came West in 1909; taught school at Aylesbury. Articled in law, 1911, to J. F. L. Embury, now Mr. Justice Embury, of the King's Bench. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, Feb., 1915. Practised in Judge Embury's office in Regina. Came to Herbert 1916, where he has practised continuously. Member of the Regina Law Students in 1914-15. Member of the Town Council of Herbert; member and on the executive of the Board of Trade. Presbyterian. Liberal. Takes a keen interest in all sports. Recreations, curling and tennis.

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McKAY: Major J. Fortesque, M.C. and bar, barrister and solicitor. Born at Prince Albert, 1890, son of Angus and Annie Maude Mary (Fortesque) McKay. Married Georgina Agnes, daughter of the Right Reverend Bishop Newnham, 1920. Major McKay comes from one of the real pioneer families of the Canadian West, for a long time associated with the Hudson's Bay Co. history, a family that has given to the West jurists, members of the Church, and played an honourable part in the development from Territory to Province. Major McKay's father was in the employ of, the Hudson's Bay Co. forty-six years, at Fort La Corne, Fort Pitt, Fort Ellis and other places. After graduating from college, Major McKay was articled to D. W. Adam; called to the bar in 1913. Joined the C.E.F., February 11th, 1915, 28th Battalion, lieutenant, platoon commander; overseas, 29th May, 1915; France, Sept. 15th, 1915; Jan. 1916 (scout officer); ,March, 1916, captaincy; July, 1916, adjutant. Ypres, St. Eloi, Somme. Left battalion Feb., 1917, to be staff captain 13th Infantry Brigade, under General Embury. On 5th Division being broken up, rejoined old unit as captain,

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May until August; Staff Captain, 5th Inf. Bde. under General Tremblay, D.S.O. Returned to Canada and completed law course in office of Ross & Hogarth, Regina. Called to bar.? Came to Prince Albert and was a partner with Matheson, McKay, Salter & Frith, now practising alone. Major McKay was awarded the Military Cross for 8th of August engagement at Amiens and the bar for 26th of August engagement at Arras. He is a trustee of the Collegiate Institute; brigade major North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Brigade. Member of the Golf Club. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Prince Albert.

McAFFEE: Reverend Thomas, pastor Presbyterian Church, Indian Head Born near Colleraine, Ireland, 1866 (county Antrim). Son of Thomas and Margaret (MacMullen) McAffee. Married Lilly Swan, 1900, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the National Schools of Ireland, Manitoba College. Came to Canada, 1893, and entered Manitoba College, from which he graduated in 1898. Was called and inducted at St. Andrew's, Indian Head (Nov., 1898), and has remained pastor ever since. Mr. McAffee enlisted in the C.E.F., June, 1916, and was attached to the 96th Canadian Highlanders, proceeding overseas Sept., 1916. Was chaplain to 5th Reserve Battalion, 96th and 93rd; chaplain at Moore Barracks Hospitl1l. Went to France, June, 1917; was attached 3rd C.C.S. at Poperinge, also with 5th Canadian Field Artillery at Paschendaele; returned to Canada and resumed pastorate. Member of the High School Board; hon. pres. Hospital Board; president and chaplain of the Curling Club. Clerk of the Presbytery of Qu' Appelle since its inception (twenty-one years); Moderator of the Synod, 1908. Liberal. Address, the Manse, Indian Head.

McLELLAN: Peter, barrister, Arcola. Born at Areola, 1887, a son of Peter and Margaret (Hislop) McLelland. Educated at the Arcola Public and High

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Schools. Scotch ancestry (Perthshire and Argylshire). Family came to Saskatchewan in 1882; drove from Brandon, Manitoba (nearest railway) ; homesteaded. This farm still in possession of the family. Articled in law to A. M. Mathewson, Arcola. Called to the bar, 1913. Practised in partnership with the late Captain H. A. Archer, until his death (killed in action at Lens). Mr. McLellan joined the C.E.F., Jan., 1915, C.M.R.'s; overseas that winter; France, spring of 1916-thirty-one months in France with 38th and 39th Batteries. He is a Trustee of the High School Board; member of the Saskatchewan Law Assn. Presbyterian. Conservative. Member of the Curling and Golf Club. Address, Arcola,; Bask.

McNEICE: Jakes Joseph, barrister, Foam Lake, Sask. Born Tregarva, Sask., son of T. J. McNeice and Mrs. (Kelly) McNeice. Married Miss M. J. Broderick, May 19th, 1917, and has a son and daughter. Educated Lumsden public schools, Regina College and Wetmore Hall, Regina. Studied law with Mackenzie, Brown & Co., Regina. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, Jan. 1st, 1919. Has practised at Foam Lake since April 1st, 1919. Member Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; member and Noble Grand, Foam Lake Lodge, LO.O.F. He is a Methodist. Recreations, tennis and curling.

MACKAY: Hector, barrister (McKim, Gerrand & MacKay), barristers. Born Teeswater, Ont., 1883, a son Of Murdoch and Catherine (MacVicar) McKay. Married Clara Brown, 1916. Educated at Teeswater Public School, Portage la Prairie, Man., High. Family came to Pictou county, N.S., from Scotland in the early eighties. Mr. Mackay taught school in Manitoba and Saskatchewan for ten years. Articled to L. T. McKim, he was admitted to the bar hi 1921, when he entered into the present partnership. Presbyterian. Liberal. Member K.O.T.M. Lodge. Recreations, curling and tennis. Address, Melville.

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MACQUEEN: Donald Gordon, M.D., physician and surgeon, Tisdale (MacKay & MacQueen). Born at Gladstone, Manitoba, 1892, son of Donald John and Annie (Shaw) MacQueen. Married Hattie Knight, 1922. Educated at the Gladstone schools, Manitoba University. Scotch descent. Parents came to Canada from Inverness in Rosshire. Settled in Cape Breton. Mother's people early Red River settlers, Fort Garry. Father farmed for many years near Gladstone, Man.; was in the mercantile business before the railway and freighted his goods by ox team. Dr. MacQueen graduated from Manitoba College in 1920, joined the C.E.F. (in the ranks), (C.A.M.C., 4th Fld. Amb.) France, August, 1915; Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge; trench fever. Invalided Canada, Tuxedo Hospital, Winnipeg. Discharged, Sept. 30th, 1917. Completed medical course, interne, Winnipeg General Hospital (eighteen months). Came to Tisdale, Nov., 1900, formed present partnership with Dr. MacKay. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Tisdale.

MACNAUGHTON: Major Francis Maurice, district supt. of Postal Service, Moose Jaw Postal Service. Born Quebec City, June 15th, 1872, son of John and Eleanor (Le Sueur) MacNaughton. Educated Quebec Collegiate and Morin College, Que. Comes of Scotch ancestry; father came to Canada from Kenmore, Perthshire (1858); mother's family, from Jersey (Channel Islands). Father in the coal business and a pioneer in the pulp industry. Major MacNaughton in early life was employed in the lumber business, Smith, Wade & Co. Entered postal service at Quebec, 1890. Served through all grades to the rank of assistant post office inspector. Came West in 1911 to Moose Jaw to fill position of Post Office Inspector. In this position until October, 1921, when he was promoted District Superintendent, a position he still holds. Joined the ranks of the 8th Royal Rifles, Quebec, 1885;

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went overseas with contingent from Batt., South African Expedition, 1900; served in ranks, 2nd Special Service Battalion, R.C.R. Action in Zand River, receiving Queen's Medal, two bars. On return from S.A. received commission in 8th Royal Rifles; retired from Battalion with rank of captain. Joined C.E.F., Feb., 1916, 128th Can. Inf. Batt., rank of captain. Overseas, August, 1916, as second in command, with rank of major. On Battalion being broken up, May, 1917, transferred to 161st, Whitley and Bramshott. Returned to Canada Sept., 1917; resumed duty; ordered to France, Nov., 1917, in connection with Soldiers' Election.? Returned to Canada April 1st, 1918; resumed position with postal service.? In early life in Quebec Major MacNaughton was prominent in sports and for many years held the office of secretary; captain of the Quebec Bicycle Club. Holds various records on the Quebec track. He is a member and on the executive of the Moose Jaw Kiwanis Club; member of the Prairie Club (Moose Jaw). Presbyterian. Address, 1167 Henleize Ave., Moose Jaw, Sask.

McMURCHY: Robert David, barrister, Regina. Pedagogy has often been used as the stepping-stone to other professions, but in such cases those using it thus have not always achieved conspicuous success. It is unusual to find teachers who have qualified themselves for the higher branches of their profession, after applying themselves seriously to it as their chosen work, leave it after a number of years, and then become eminently successful in another learned calling. Yet that is the record of R. D. McMurchy, who won honour and standing as a teacher, and then, turning to law, developed a successful and extensive practice. Wellington county in Ontario was Mr. McMurchy's birthplace, as it has been that of many another fine citizen of the Province of Saskatchewan. He was born on a farm near Harriston in 1872, the youngest of a family of nine. His parents were of the pure Celtic stock, and

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Gaelic was the mother tongue. His father, Archibald McMurchy, who was long engaged in farming in Ontario, came from the Mull of Cantire in Scotland, and his mother, Flora McLean, was also of the Highland race. He walked the five miles which separated his home from the school daily, summer and winter, taking his second-class certificate in 1889, heading his class at the high school. For two years he taught school near Fordwich in Huron county; then, leaving for the West, he arrived in Neepawa, Man., in 1892, where he taught school for six months, returning East and taking his first-class non-professional at Harriston and subsequently third-class professional at the School of Pedagogy in Toronto, in the season 1893-94, subsequently putting in' one year at the University of Toronto, 1894-95. After one year he broke his studies to go teaching again in York county, teaching a year and a half; then back to the University, where he graduated a B.A. in 1899. He then became connected with the Chesley Public and High Schools and held the principalship of these schools for almost five years. In 1904 he resigned his position at Chesley and accepted the principalship of the High School at Regina, which position he held for two years. He then turned his attention to the profession of law, and became articled in 1906 to J. A. Cross, K.C., subsequently transferring his articles to his old classmate, W. M. Martin, of the firm of Balfour & Martin. He was called to the bar in 1909, and contracted a partnership with J. C. Secord, the firm subsequently being known as Frame, Secord & McMurchy. After severing his connection with this firm he entered into partnership with A. R. Tingley, K.C., which partnership he subsequently dissolved, when he formed a partnership with L. Clare Moyer, the firm being now known as McMurchy & Moyer. He has always taken a keen interest in educational matters, and was elected as a member of the Regina School Board in 1913-14. Mr. McMurchy has always been a keen athlete; was a

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member of the Varsity soccer team and captain of the Regina Blackstones. Before coming west he was somewhat famous as a wrestler in Manitoba, but to-day confines his attention to lawn tennis. He is Liberal in politics and a Presbyterian in religion; a member of the Masonic Craft and of the Assiniboia Club, Regina.

McGRATH: Captain William A. S., M.D., C.M., physician and surgeon. Born at Crescent Lake, N.W.T. (Sask.), 1892, son of William and Edith (Bawden) McGrath. Married Ethel Gibson in 1919, and has one son. Educated at the Yorkton schools, Manitoba University. Irish stock. Grandfather, the Reverend William McGrath, came to America from Dublin. Was rector of Brooklyn, N.Y.; New Westminster, B. C., and other charges. Lived in Muskoka, Ont. Came west to Crescent Lake, N.W.T., in 1884. Dr. McGrath, a well known pioneer of the Yorkton district, farmed for years; latterly in the mercantile business at Yorkton. Dr. McGrath taught school for some time in Western schools. Graduated from Manitoba College in 1916; on the staff of the Winnipeg General Hospital for a year; practised at Langenburg. Joined the C.E.F., 7th day of July, 1917; overseas, transferred to R.A.M.C., Feb., 1918. France, March 23rd, that year. Attached to 2nd South Midland Ambulance, 61st Division, 2nd (6th Royal Warwicks) 61st Division until March, 1919. Demobilized and returned to Canada. Opened present Practice at Wynyard. President G.W.V.A. Member of the School Board. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.: I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Wynyard.

MCPHEE: George W., K.C., barrister, etc., member of the firm of McPhee, Smith & Company, barristers, Yorkton, Sask. Born St. Catharines, Prince, Edward Island, November 17th, 1880. Educated Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and studied law in the office of Weeks & Whear, Char-

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lottetown, P.E.I. Admitted to the bar of Prince Edward Island, .July 20th, 1910. Practised law in Charlottetown, P.E.I., until spring of 1912. Member of the Legislature, P.E.I. 1910 and 1911. Came to Saskatoon, June, 1912, and admitted to the bar of Saskatchewan. Practised in Saskatoon until May, 1915. Chairman of the Board of License Commissioners for the Province of Saskatchewan, from December, 1914, until July, 1915. Agent of the Attorney-General for the Yorkton Judicial District, 1915 to 1918. Unsuccessful candidate for the Dominion House of Commons for the MacKenzie District, December 21st, 1917. Member of the Masonic Order and of the I.O.F. A Presbyterian and a Liberal.

SHARPE: Captain, J. H., M.D., physician and surgeon. Born at Toronto, Ont., June, 1893, a son of W. H. and Jean Riddle Sharpe. Educated at the Toronto schools and Toronto University. At the outbreak of the Great War joined the C.A.M.C., as private, with 2nd Casualty Clearing Station, Feb., 1915, Moore Barracks until Oct., 1915. Returned to University, from which he graduated in May 1916; returned to England (commissioned), R.A.M.C., 1916. R.A.M.C. Depot, Aldershot. Went to Mesopotamia, August, 1916, on service, until Jan, 1918; France, 1918, 1st Cavalry Fld. Amb., 11th Hussars, until Armistice. Went with the Inter-allied Command to Berlin. Was at Cologne, Dantzig; on duty in England at Aldershot; returned to Canada, Nov., 1920. Supt. of Earl Grey Hospital, Regina. Came to Swift Current. Opened practice with Dr. Ross, March, 1922. Member Kiwanis Club.? Presbyterian. Address, Swift Current.

SWANSTON: Captain, the Reverend Albert Edward. M.A., B.D., pastor of the Union Church, Milestone: born at Holstein, Ont., 1882, son of Walter and Jennie (Murdoch) Swanston. Educated at Yeoville Public School, Owen Sound Collegiate, Knox College, Toronto

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University, Columbia University, Union Theological College. Captain Swanston graduated in 1916. Joined the C.E.F., attached to Y.M.C.A. Was offered commission and accepted; proceeded overseas and was on duty at Whitley Camp. Here eleven months France Sept., 1917, with the Y.M.C.A., on the Lens front (4th Division). Continuous service at front until after Amiens; transferred to work with Forestry corps in the Jura Mountains; was at Le Havre in embarkation work; returned to England (Whitley Camp); Canada, Sept. 6th, 1919. New York post-graduate work at Columbia University; M.A, of this University; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; ordained, Dec. 20th 1920; inducted into the pastorate of the Union Church at Milestone. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Milestone.

SANDWITH: Captain Betrand, M.C., C.M., physician, Nokomis. Born at Colnbrook, Middlesex county, Eng., 1878, a son of George and Helen (Woodman) Sandwith. Married Evelyn Palmer, 1917, and has one son and four daughters. Educated at Albert College Belleville, Napanee High School, and Toronto University. Dr. Sandwith came to Canada in l894: and farmed in Ontario. Graduated from Queen's in 1906 practised at Richmond, Virginia; came to Nokomis 1907; joined the C.E.F., Sept. 24th, 1914; overseas July, 1915; attached as battalion M.O. with the 25th Reserve; France, Sept., 1916, attached to 45th Heavy Artillery Group, British and Canadian; Somme; was with No.7 Stationary Hosp., Le Havre, No.3 Casualty Clearing Station at Remy Siding, near Poperinge, No. 1, C.C.S., Aubigny. Canada, Nov., 1917; discharged resumed practice. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association; chairman of the School Board; member of the Town Council. Member of the Virginia Medical Association. A coroner for Saskatchewan. Recreation, gardening. Address, Nokomis, Sask.

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SCOTT: Captain Alfred C., M.D., physician and surgeon. Born at Eden, Man., 1887, son of Marshall and Mary (Chatwin) Scott. Married Violet Boyd and has one daughter. Educated at Eden Public School, Wesley College, Queen's University. After graduation was with C.N.R. as physician for six months. Kingston General Hospital. Came to Indian Head, 1912, and opened practice. At the outbreak of the European war, joined the C.E.F. (C.A.M.C.); M.O. with 10th C.M.R. reinforcements Shorncliffe). With No.3 Stationary Hospital on the Mediterranean, Lemnos Island; France, at Boulogne. England, special hospital at Ramsgate; Buxton; Canada, October, 1917. Headquarters staff, Ottawa. Regina, August, 1918, D.A.D.M.S. of No. 12 Mil. District. Resumed his practice. Member of the School Board. Masonic Order; I.O.O.F. Member of the Golf Club; Indian Head Club. Conservative. Address, Indian Head.

SMITH: Ernest Ferrier, barrister, solicitor, Quill Lake. Born at London, England, 1890, son of Joseph Stewart and Jessie (Batch) Smith. Nephew of Admiral Ferrier, of the R.N. Mr. Smith was educated at the Imperial Navy School, Moose Jaw Collegiate, and the University of Saskatchewan. Father, Mr. Joseph Smith, in the Government employ, surveying officer. Mr. Smith came to Canada in 1912, and worked in the Land Titles Office there; articled to Begg & Hayes, Swift Current; called to the bar, 1922. Joined the Canadian Navy, 1917; was engaged in mine sweeping, Halifax coast. After the war was with Balfour, Hoffman & Co. Came to Quill Lake, in 1922. Solicitor for the town of Quill Lake, Royal Bank of Canada, Canada Bonded Attorney. Member of the Saskatchewan Bar Association. Member of the Masonic Order. Secretary of the Community Club. Address, Quill Lake.

STEPHEN: Daniel, sheriff of the Judicial District of Yorkton. Born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, Feb. 13th, 1883, a son of Donald and Annie (Sim) Stephen.

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Married Isabella Rosalie Gibson, Jan. 3rd, 1918. Educated at the Orkney Island. schools. Sheriff Stephen came to Canada, 1904, to Yorkton, where he farmed; Canora, in the implement and saddlery busine8s, until 1914, when he worked for the late Sheriff Christopher, as bailiff. Joined C.E.F., March 10th, 195th Batt. Overseas, Aug., 1916. Transferred to C.A.S.C., Shorncliffe, as saddler. Moved to Whitley Camp on formation of 5th Division, as corporal saddler. Remained until the end of the war. Returned to Canada and was discharged at Quebec, 11$ July, 1919, and resumed work under Sheriff Christopher. Was appointed sheriff J an. 7th, 1920; clerk of the District Court; clerk of the Surrogate Court, registrar of the King's Bench. Member of the Rotary Club, ex-chairman of the School Board. Member Yorkton Board of Trade; member of the Masonic Order and Royal Arch. Presbyterian. Liberal. Takes a keen interest in horticulture as revealing what may be done in gardening in North eastern Saskatchewan. Address, Court House, Yorkton.

SIMPSON: David William, ex-inspector Provincial Police. Born Banffshire, Scotland, April 8th, 1869, a son of George and Isabella (Ewan) Simpson. Married Fannie Cross, and has four sons and seven daughters. Educated Banffshire schools. Served with the 10th Hussars (Cherry Pickers). Apprenticed in engineering with Black. & Grant; gardener with Hon. Robert Preston Bruce, brother of Lord Elgin. Joined 1st Kilmarnock Police, Cumberland and Westmoreland constabulary. Carlisle police eight years. South Wales police three years. Went to Australia and New Zealand. Came to Canada, 1901. Steel work in New Ontario. Homesteaded at Fish Creek, near Battleford. Edmonton police. 1913, captain of detectives, St. John, N.B.; chief of police, 1914-18. Returned to West and joined Provincial Police. Appointed Inspector at Weyburn. Since resigned. Member Chief Constables Association of Canada. Presbyterian.

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SANBORN: Robert Maxwell, publisher Shaunavon Herald. Born at Wroxeter, Huron Co., Ont., 1880, son.. of William H. and Mary Ann (Braden) Sanborn. Married Lillian Louise Hayes, Sept., 1902, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Huron county schools. Came west to Manitoba to Portage la Prairie, 1890. Worked on the Review, five years; Winnipeg Telegram and Tribune, five years; Ottawa citizen, four years; Winnipeg Telegram, two years; Victoria Colonist, three years. Came to Shaunavon, Feb., 1920;. member Town Council, three years. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Oddfellow. Member of the Curling Club. Address, Shaunavon, Sask.

STEWART: Major Peter Donald, M.C., O.B.E., physician and surgeon. Born in Bruce county, Ont., 1865, son of Angus and Sarah (MacNeil) Stewart. Educated at Bruce county schools, Clinton Collegiate. Father was born in Callander, near Stirling, Scotland. Came to Canada and was a pioneer farmer in Bruce. Dr. Stewart taught school in early life; coming west was the principal of Gladstone, Man. (Public School). Graduated from Manitoba University in 1902. Opened practice at Saskatoon, June 12^th that year. First doctor in the village. . Has practised here continuously. Prior to the war Dr. Stewart was M.O., 29th Light Horse (Sask.), and in April, 1916, joined the C.E.F., C.A.M.C.; overseas, and was attached to No.8 Central Board, Folkestone. France at Cammeres (second in command) ; mentioned in despatches. A.D.M.S. Office; special work, Medical Boards. (Bramshott); with No. 8, 1st Hospital, Hastings. 1918, France, with R.A.M.C. Saw service in front of Amiens. Imperials, 107th Field Ambulance 35th Division. (Advance dressing stations). In charge of hospital at Charbon (Nancy front). Charm and Chammont; sanitary M.O. in this area. Was with Independent -Air Force. Dunkirk with No.8. England, May, 1919. Bramshott Medical Board. Canada, June, 1919. Dr. Stewart was the

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first medical health officer of Saskatoon. Member of the Provincial Council of Public Health, 1915-1916. President City Hospital Board, 1915-16. Contested Saskatoon Constituency in Liberal interests in federal election, 1922 (defeated). Member of the Masonic Order; I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, curling, golf, big game hunting. Address, Saskatoon.

SMITH: Major Robert Henry, M.D., physician and surgeon. Born St. Catharines, Ont., 1871, a son of Wm. D. and Sarah Duck) Smith. Married Gertrude A. Corbin, 1899; has two daughters. Educated at St. Catharines Collegiate and Toronto University.? Practised at St. Catharines until 1903, when he came west and settled at Weyburn, Sask. Practised there until 1910, coming to Moose Jaw and establishing present practice. Dr. Smith has always taken a keen interest in Militia affairs; was with the 7th Can. Fld. Battery in the East, and enlisted at the outbreak of the war with the C.A.M.C. Worked at mobilization work in Moose Jaw; proceeded overseas; went to France and was attached to No.2 Stationary Hospital at La Touquet; 2nd Gen. Hosp. at Le Treport; 3rd Echelon G.H.Q. Returned to Canada and commanded Regina Mil. Hosp., until February, 1918, when he resumed his practice. Major Smith has been Mayor of Weyburn, Councillor and Mayor of Moose Jaw. Ex-president G.W.V.A. Member of the Kiwanis Club. Masonic Lodge. Is a Shriner. Member of the Presbyterian Church Address, Moose Jaw, Sask.

SERGANT: Frederick William Gordon, editor and publisher, Kamsack Times. Born London, England, 1892. son of George and Caroline W. (Baker) Sergant. Married Grace Elizabeth Bishop, 1917, and has one son. Educated at the London schools. Came to Canada, 1906, to Dauphin, Man., and worked with his father, Mr. George Sergant, of the Dauphin Herald. Came to Kamsack, 1913, with Kamsack Ptg. Co., Ltd.; pur-

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chased plant, Oct., 1921, which he has enlarged and brought up to date; linotype, six-column Cotterel press; electric motor power. Paper has wide circulation and is splendid medium of advertising. Member and director Saskatchewan Press Association; member of the Board of Trade. First Secretary of the Agricultural Society; member of the School Board, 1922. Past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Member of the Encampment. Anglican. Independent. Address, Kamsack.

RICHARDSON: Ivie, manager Union Bank, Sintaluta. Born at Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1893, son of Ivie and Margaret (Kiers) Richardson. Married Elsie

Hemingway, 1923. Educated at Galston Higher Grade School. Came to Canada, 1911, after having started his banking career, in the employ of Union Bank of Scotland.? On arriving in Canada, came to Manitoba as cashier, Union Bank, Waskada. Joined 222nd Battalion, C.E.F. Overseas, Nov., 1916; England, 19th Reserve Battalion; France, drafted to 16th Batt., May, 1918. Saw service "Last Hundred Days"-Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, Canal du Nord (wounded at Cambrai, October) . Invalided to England, Chatham Military Hospital, Princess Patricia Hospital, where, after recovery, he was attached to staff in clerical work. Returned to Canada; discharged July 29th, 1919. Resumed position in Union Bank. promoted accountant, Strasbourg, Sask. Acted as relieving manager. Appointed manager, Dropmore, Man., coming to Sintaluta, May, 1923. Member A.F. and A.M. Member Union Church Board. Presbyterian. Independent.

REDDEN: Robert Oswald, M.D.;C.M., physician and surgeon, Outlook. Born at Kingston, Ont., 1884, son of John A. and Anna (Rayworth) Redden. Married Marie Olsen and has one daughter. Comes of United Empire Loyalist Stock. Great-grandfather came to Frontenac county from New York State, after the American Revolution. Dr. Redden taught school in early life; graduated from Queen's University, King

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ston, in 1906; spent two years in Michigan and New York hospitals; came to Outlook in 1908. At that time he was the only doctor in the district between Outlook: and Swift Current. Member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association; chairman of the School Board from its inception to 1919. President of the Liberal Association for many years. Charter member of Masonic Lodge, No. 62. Coroner for the Province of Saskatchewan. Takes a keen interest in agriculture and farms two and a half sections of land close to Outlook. Member of the I.O.O.F. Liberal Recreations, tennis and hunting. Address, Outlook.

RODNEY: J as. Edward, Sheriff Judicial Dist. of Kerrobert. Born at Winchester, Ont., 1879, a son of John and Mary (Maxwell) Rodney. Married Agnes Elizabeth Porteous, 1904, and has one son and three daughters. Educated at the Winchester Public and High Schools. Grandfather, John Rodney, came from County Tyrone, Ireland, and settled in Dundas County, a pioneer farmer. Father farmed on the old homestead which is still in possession of the family. Sheriff Rodney came west in 1904, to Minnedosa, Man., where he farmed. Came to Kerrobert district and homesteaded; organized the rural municipality of Tramping Lake, and was its first secretary; entered the Sheriff's office in Scott, 1913, as Deputy Sheriff. May, 1916, was appointed to present position, as Sheriff of Kerrobert Local registrar; clerk of the court. Member of the School Board; member of the Saskatchewan Sheriff's Assn.; member of the Golf Club. Junior Warden Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 90. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, curling and
golf. Address, Court House, Kerrobert, Sask.

ROSEBOROUGH : Captain E. J., merchant, Grenfell. Born in county of Carleton, Ont., Feb. 5th, 1866, son of Thomas and Hannah Roseborough. Married Isabelle Hutchinson, of Ayr, Scotland, in 1909, and has one son. Educated at public schools Of Carleton,

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Ottawa Business College, Regina Normal. Came to Saskatchewan in 1886, and settled at Grenfell; farmed; taught school for three years. Enlisted in Militia, 1907, with rank of lieutenant; joined the C.E.F., Feb. 1st, 1915; 10th C.M.R.'s; proceeded overseas, April, 1916. Served at Somerset Barracks, Folkestone (sixteen months). Returned to Canada, August, 1917. Chairman of the local School Board; has served on the Town Council many terms since it was organized; Mayor, 1914-15. President G.W.V.A. (1923). Member Knights of Pythias.? Takes a deep interest in all community welfare. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Grenfell.

ROWAND: George Falconer, barrister and solicitor (MacKinnon, Rutherford & Rowand). Born at Oak River, Man., Son of David W. and Elizabeth (George) Rowand. Educated at the Indian Head schools. After leaving school was grain buyer for Atlas Elevator Company, Stony Beach, Saskatchewan. Was articled in law (1913) to T. D. Brown, K.C., Regina. Enlisted in the C.E.F., May, 1915, 2nd McGill University Co. Drafted to P.P.C.L.I., France. Wounded, Ypres, invalided to England, Norfolk War Hospital; transferred to Estates Branch (records) London. Transferred to Militia and Defence Estates Branch ; transferred to 260th Battalion (C.E.F. Signals) , (Signal Officer). Signal Officer with Canadian Siberian Expedition and proceeded to Russia. Canada, May, 1919 ; resumed study of law. Admitted to bar, 1919; practised with, present firm at Davidson. Came to Craik, July, 1920. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Takes a keen interest in sports. Protestant. At present practising in Regina.

RAPPELL: Lieutenant Kenneth Clark, B.A., barrister (Hawthorne & Rappell). Born at Athens, Ont., in 1893, son of John A. and Mary (Mackie) Rappell. Married Prinolia Lillian Collins, 1918. Educated at Athens Public and High Schools and Queen's, University.

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Family came to Canada from Wexford, Ireland; settled in Leeds county, Ont. After graduation from the university, joined C.E.F. in the Royal Flying Corps. Trained at Mohawk Park, Deseronto. Overseas; 1918; England, scout and patrol work (second lieutenant). Returned to Canada, May, 1919. Articled to Knowles, Rose & Johnson, Moose Jaw. Called to the bar, Dec. 30th, 1920. Came to Assiniboia and formed partnership with Mr. Hawthorn, Crown Prosecutor. Member of the Canadian Air Force; captain of Queen's University Hockey Club; intercollegiate champion, 1915-16. Treasurer G.W.V.A. Runner-up in Provincial Tennis Championship. Member of the Masonic Order. Methodist. Progressive. Recreations, golf, curling and tennis. Address, Assiniboia.

ROSE: Stewart Mason, M.D., physician and surgeon, Yorkton. Born near Minnedosa, Man., 1885, son of Francis and Martha B. (Acheson) Rose. Married Mary A. Wilson, 1911. Educated at the county schools of Manitoba, Minnedosa High School, Manitoba University. U. E. Loyalist stock. Scotch and Dutch ancestry. Family came to America and settled in the Eastern States. After the Revolution, came to Canada and settled in Grenville county, Ont., near Smith's' Fills. Dr. Rose's father came to Manitoba, 1879. At that time there was no railway west of Winnipeg; drove to where Minnedosa now stands with ox team. Farmed there for years. Recently retired and lives in Minnedosa.? Dr. Rose graduated from Manitoba University, 1911; practised at Rossburn and Arden, Man. Post-graduate work; MacKellar Hospital, Fort William. Practised at Rapid City, Man. Came to Yorkton in 1919. Member of the Canadian Club; member of the Golf Club; I.O.O.F. Methodist. Liberal. Recreations, tennis and golf. Address, Yorkton.

RIGBY: Charles Collinson, merchant, Balgonie (Rigby, Gadd & Co.) Born at Lalke, Staffordshire, England, 1871, son of Thomas and Annie Rigby. Mar-

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ried Edith Merchant. Educated at English grammar schools. Came to Canada, March, 1887; settled in Indian Head. Engaged in farming, until 1900, when he became agent for the Massey-Harris Co., 1900-07. Came to Balgonie, 1903, and has been engaged in business ever since. Was first town clerk; first secretary Board of Trade. Has been secretary of School Board for ten years. Elected Mayor in 1919 and 1920, and in 1923 still held the position. Member Military Service Board. Secretary-treasurer local Telephone Co. Assisted in building and starting Anglican church at Lake Katepwa; was confirmed and married in this church he was instrumental in building; was identified with opening of Anglican Church in Balgonie, the corner-stone of which was laid by Masonic Order. An Anglican. Address, Balgonie.

READSTONE: Edward, editor Canadian, Melville. Born at Launceston, Cornwall, England, June, 1874, a son of William and Elizabeth (Jury) Readstone. Married Agnes Scamber, 1913. Educated at the English schools. Apprenticed to the printing trade (Launceston News). Was with this paper seven years. Worked with the Western Daily Mercury, Plymouth, and was interested in printing business in London. Was with the National Liberal Federation Publicity Department eighteen months. Came to Canada, 1913, to study tariff questions, re tariff reform, for this association. Worked on the Winnipeg Telegram, job dept., for three years. Coming to Melville, 1915, purchased the plant of the Canadian which he still issues, this periodical being the pioneer paper of Melville, established in 1908. Member of the Town Council for three years. Member of the Order of S.O.E. Member of the Union Church. Recreations, cricket and golf. Address, Melville, Sask.

RHYMES: William Frederick, editor and publisher Langham News. Born at London, England, 1878, a son of Frederick and Arthur (Cleverley) Rhymes. Married Fannie Brewer, 1900. Educated in London,

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apprenticed to London, Chatham and Dover Railway Printing Shop (five years). Journeyman with this firm two years, Worked with Waterlow & Sons, printers, of London, for eight years ; five years with McCorquodales Ptg. Co. Came to Canada, 1913, to Mather, Man., where he farmed. Joined C.E.F. in the spring of 1915, 53rd Battalion (Saskatoon). Overseas in 1916; transferred to 4th Machine Gun Batt., France, Aug., 1916. Saw service on the Ypres front Somme Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, "Last Hundred Days.? Wounded, invalided, Canada, May, 1919. Worked on Zealandia News for three years. Came to Langham July, 1922, and purchased the plant of the News. 'He is a member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Anglican. Independent. Address, Langham, Sask.

RATHWELL: Samuel K., farmer. Born Lanark Co., 1854, a son of John and Jean (Kilfoyle) Rathwell. Married Caroline A. Stelford, 1874, and has a large family of sons and daughters. Educated at the Wellington Co. schools. Came west in 1883, and homesteaded six miles north of' the present city, and has farmed continuously ever since. Served on the first County Council; on the School Board sixteen years; has taken a keen interest in politics; was a friend of the late Nicholas Flood Davin. Contested Moose Jaw Con. in 1911, in Conservative interest, and was defeated by the Hon., Wm. E. Knowles. A member of and a Supervisor Board of Canada for regulating and controlling the marketing of wheat. Past-president Moose Jaw Agricultural Society. For twenty years a member of the Methodist Church Board; one of the founders of the first pioneer Methodist churches in his locality. Mr. Rathwell has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs, and everything pertaining to the good 'of the community. Address, 215 Ominica St, Moose Jaw.

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PALLSON: Johannes P., M.D., Elfros, Sask.? Born in Iceland, 1881, son of Paul Halldorsen. Married Sigridur Octavia Peterson, 1910, and has one son and four daughters. Educated at the Icelandic schools, Winnipeg College, Manitoba University. Family came to Canada from Iceland and settled In Manitoba, where they farmed. Dr. Palls on graduated from Manitoba University in 1909; practised at Arbor, Man., for nine years. Came to Elfros, 1918, and opened present practice. Is a member of the English and Saskatchewan Medical Councils; is a writer of short stories and contributes to Canadian periodicals; had a story, "The Humming Bird," in Canadian Magazine, Aug.; 1923. Is the author of several dramas, and has a long story placed with a Canadian publishing firm. Is a member of the Canadian Authors Association. Lutheran. Progressive. Address, Elfros, Sask.

PAILLE: Captain George A., M.D., physician and surgeon. Born at Louiseville, Que., 1889, son of Alphonse and Emilie (Des Aulners) Paille. Married Yvonne Gelley 1920. Educated Manitoba schools, St. Boniface College, Manitoba University; Ottawa University. Taught school in early life at Rainy River. In 1915 joined the C.E.F., C.A.M.C. (In the ranks). France with No.1 Can. Fld. Ambulance; returned to Canada and graduated from the University. Hospital work, was house surgeon at St. Boniface Hospital Has practised at Kamsack for two years; coming to Melville, 1919, where he carries on a large and increasing practice. He is a trustee of the Separate School Board; is on the British registration of physicians and surgeons; member of the Saskatchewan Medical Assn. A Roman Catholic and a Liberal. Address, Melville.

PAUL: James; barrister and solicitor, Canora. Born in Morayshire, Scotland, Aug. 17th, 1885, son of John and Jane (Mackie) Paul. Married Mary Walker, 1907, and has three, sons. Educated at the Morayshire.

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schools. Mr. Paul was articled to R. S. Gordon, Procurator Fiscal of Elginshire, and to E. D. Jamieson, LL.B. (nine years) ; three years in commercial office, Elgin county. Came to Canada, April, 1911; was articled here to R. W. Cumming, Yorkton and Canora. Enlisted in April, 1916, 214th Battalion (in the ranks);? overseas, 1917, 15th Reserve, to 6th Canadian Reserve Brigade, C.A.P.C. Bramshott (staff clerk). Served until the end of war and returned to Canada, Jan., 1919, took final law examination, Sept., 1919, and was called to the bar, Dec., 1919. Member of the Saskatchewan Law Society,. Canadian Bar Association, ex-president G.W.V.A, Was paymaster local Militia, 1921-22. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and: A.M., C.O.F. Presbyterian. Conservative. Has been member and secretary local Board of the Union Church. Address, Canora, Sask.

PICKETT: Lieut.-Colonel, H. D., B.C.L., LL.B., barrister. Born at Kingston,. King's county, N.B., Dec. 6th, 1876, a son of Wm. Elias and Julia (Appleby) Pickett. Married Louisa Isabella Holden, Bamford, Sept. 4th, 1907, and has two sons and a daughter (three deceased). Educated Kingston Superior School, St. John Law School, and King's College, Windsor, N.S. Comes of an old Empire Loyalist family. Great grandfather settled in Kingston, in 1784; was deported, from Connecticut after the American Revolution. Came to the U.S.A. from Ireland in 1766. Colonel Pickett was articled to Colonel J. R. Armstrong, now Judge Armstrong; graduated from St. John Law School, 1903, and from King's College the same year. Practised in St. John, N.B., in office of Hon. A. A. Stockton. Came to the N.W.T. in 1904; Moose Jaw, and entered the Office of Hon. W. B. Willoughby; practised in Humboldt in 1905, partnership with Senator Willoughby. in 1906, opening present office in 1907, partnership with H. J. Schull in 1911-1915. Joined C.E.F. that year, officer in charge of Recruiting Area

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D, until March, 1916, command of 229th. Batt., Headquarters, Moose Jaw. Overseas, 1917, in command; Lieut.-Colonel Pickett has been connected with the Canadian Militia since 1895, joining as a private in the Princess Louise Hussars; 1898, with the St. John Rifle Co.; 1899, joined R.C.R.'s at Fredericton; following year promoted military staff clerk; in 1901 returned to the Hussars as staff sergeant; assistant adj. of 62nd St. John Fusiliers. After coming west was appointed captain of 95th Sask. Rifles; following year junior major, 60th Rifles, Moose Jaw. In October, 1915, on Colonel Snell's departure, took command of the Battalion. Member of the School Board, 1910-11; promoted Community Christmas Tree, 1914; member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; member of the Canadian Lodge, A.F. and A.M., London. An Anglican. Member of the Synod. Independent. Address, Moose Jaw.

PANTON: Captain Leonard A., M.D., physician (Hamelin, Panton & Hurlburt). Born at Winnipeg, June 3rd, 1882, son of James Hoyes and Jemima (Cattanach) Panton. Married Helen Beresford, 1912, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Guelph, Ont. (public and high schools) ; Toronto University. Father, Mr. James Panton, professor of biology at Guelph Agricultural College. Came west in 1898, and was principal of the Collegiate Institute at Winnipeg. Dr. Panton graduated in 1904, and took post-graduate work in Chicago (two years); practised at Kenora, Ont., 1906-11. Came to North Battleford in that year. Joined the C.E.F., 1915. Transferred to R.A.M.C., and was at the Dardanelles, Dec. 31st (wounded). Invalided to Alexandria, Cape Pelleys, Gallipoli. England, base duty, until Sept., 1916, Canada. Adjutant, C.A.M.C. Training Depot, No.1, Winnipeg, until Dec., 1917. China in connection with regulating Chinese Labour Corps, until May, 1918. Mentioned for work in typhus epidemic; compound, Wei-Hae-Wei. Returned

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to Canada and was attached to A.D.M.K substaff. President of the Rotary Club, 1922; member of the School Board, 1913-14-15. Address, North Battleford.

PETERSON: Soren P., Ph.D. (Copenhagen) barrister, Canora. Born at Horsens, Denmark in 1882 son of Mads and Jensine (Nielson) Peterson. Married Gladys Beaver, 1915, and has a son and a daughter. Came to Canada in 1911, without knowledge of English. Worked on the streets of Winnipeg as labourer; secured position in Northern Crown Bank; assistant bookkeeper McCraney, Hutchinsons & Co. Was encouraged by the late Geo. McCraney to study law; this he did; articled to that firm. He qualified and was called to the bar in July, 1918. Opened practice in Yorkton as partner with the firm of McPhee, Smith & Peterson. Has been practising in Canora since Nov., 1918. Solicitor for the Union Bank, Empire Lumber Co. Member of the Lutheran Church. Liberal. Recreations curling, fishing and hunting. Address, Canora, Sask.

PAUL: Morley Perry, B.A., barrister, solicitor, Semans. Born at Moscow, Lennox Co., Ont., 1886, a son of Shirley and Alma (Yeomans) Paul. Married Myrtle E. Sibley, 1914, and has three sons. Educated at Moscow Public school; Melita, Man., High School; Manitoba University. Scotch descent. Great-grand~ father, Wm. Paul, a gunner with the Imperial troops; served with Wellington in the Peninsular war, and in war of 1812-14. The family treasure his old medals.? Came to Canada and settled on a grant of land near Newberry, Ont. Father farmed at Moscow Lennox Co. Came west to Melita, Man., and engaged in farming. Mr. Paul left Manitoba University with the degree of B.A., was articled in law to A. G. MacKay, Esq., K.C.., of Edmonton (leader of the Ontario Opposition), and a member of the Alberta Government. Mr. Paul was called to the bar of Alberta. 1915 practised at Edmonton, coming to Semans same year,

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where he has practiced continuously.? Member of the Saskatchewan and Alberta Bar Association. Takes a keen interest in sports and is manager of the Semans Baseball Club. In religion, Christian Scientist. In politics, an Independent. Address, Semans.

O'REAGAN: Walter B., B.A., barrister. Born Sussex, King's county, N.B., September, 1883, a son of Owen and Mary (Dune) O'Reagan. Married Martha L. Kast, 1914. Educated at country school of N.B., Sussex Collegiate Institute, St. Joseph's College, N.B. Irish stock. Father and grandfather came to Canada in 1844, from Castlebar, Ireland. Mr. O'Reagan graduated from Fredericton Normal School in 1902 (first class), from St. Joseph's College in 1908 (superior class honours). Has taught school in N.B. schools and on the Grand Manan Islands. Came west in 1909, and taught school at Dubuc, Sask. Articled in law to J. A. M. Patrick, K.C., 1912. Admitted to bar, 1915; taken into partnership with Mr. Patrick and afterwards with the firm of McPhee, Smith & O'Reagan; now practising alone. Member of the Council of Yorkton since 1919. Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, 1920-22; at present state secretary, Knights of Columbus. Holds first-class teacher's license for British Columbia. Member of the Golf Club. Address, Yorkton.

NORTHUP: Dr. Anna Elvira, O.P.H.D., osteopathic physician, Moose Jaw, Sask. Born Granville, Washington Co., New York, U.S.A., a daughter of George H. and Susan M. (Allan) Northup. Married Alfred J. Little, Esq., Moose Jaw. Was educated at Granville schools, Clinton Normal, American School of Osteopathy, Kirksville, Md. Dr. Northup taught school in early life in New York State. Graduated from the American School of Osteopathy, 1915; was interne, Osteopathic Hospital, Kirksville, Md., 1915-16. Postgraduate work. Came to Moose Jaw, March, 1916, and

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opened practice with Dr. Dena Hensesn, which continued for five years; post-graduate work at Chicago University and Polyclinic, eye, ear, nose and throat, bacteriology and. pathology. Chicago Lying-in Hospital, with Joseph B. De Lee, in Obstetrics. During years at college and since Dr. Northup has specialized in gynecology and diseases of women. She enjoys a large and growing practice in Moose Jaw and surrounding country. She is vice-president Saskatchewan Osteopathic Assn.; lectures on Hygienic-subjects; deaconess of the, Moose Jaw Baptist Church. Contemplates opening a free clinic for children.

NAY: Robert Erie, B.A., Crown Prosecutor, Wilkie (Nay & Irvine). Born in Huron county, Ont., 1885, a son of John J. and Martha, (Wray) Nay. Married Myrtle Bishop, 1911, and has two sons and a daughter. Grandfather came to Canada from Ireland and settled in Huron county, near Wingham. Father came west in 1889 and settled at Ninga, Man., where he still resides. Mr. Nay graduated from Manitoba
College) 1907, and was articled in law to Geo. H. Ross, of Winnipeg. Articles
transferred to F. M. Brown, Esq. Saskatoon. Was called to the bar, 1910. Came to Wilkie and formed present partnership (1919). Had practised for some years previously at Scott. Member Saskatchewan Law Association. Appointed Agent Attorney-General, 1st June, 1915. Chairman Public and High School Boards. Solicitor for Imperial and Royal Banks (district), Beaver Lumber. Company, Galvin Lumber Co., Luseland Development Co. A member of the Masonic fraternity. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Wilkie, Sask.

MARTIN: Frank P., M.R.I.C., architect. Born Toronto, Ont., 1882, son of John and Florence (Davall) Martin. Married Clare Ellin and has two sons. Educated Maidstone School of Art; University of London Polytechnic. After graduation engaged under promi-

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nent London architects, with Parsons & Sons, construction engineers, as assistant; afterwards chief engineer in the construction of banks and other buildings ; returned to Canada, practised his profession in Lindsay and Toronto, for some years on architectural and engineering work. Practised as architect and consulting engineer in Saskatoon for fourteen years, de-signing and carrying several million dollars' worth of buildings throughout the Province-churches, banks and other public and private buildings. He is a pastpresident, Saskatchewan Association of Architects; member of the Council Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. Chairman of the Research Council for

Canada for the Royal Institute. Member Imperial Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Member Saskatoon Motor Club. Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

MANNING: Thos. D., editor Weekly Magnet, Aneroid, Sask. Born Listowel, Ont., 1879, son of Wm. And Matilda (Tuttle) Manning. Married Jennie Gray, of Durham, England, 1912, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at Listowel schools. Learned the printing business with Weekly Standard, Listowel; worked with Brough & Coswells Job. Ptg. plant, Bank of Nova. Scotia Ptg. Plant; foreman Wiarton Echo (1908),. L'Original Advocate (1910). Came to Wolseley, Sask. Worked on News, 1911-1012; Pincher Creek News, Calgary Herald,? Rocanville Record. Came to Aneroid, March, 1920, purchased the plant, which he has greatly enlarged. Member Saskatchewan Press Association; member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assn. An Anglican. Conservative. Address, Aneroid, Sask.

MARTIN: John D., barrister, Regina. There is no family which has been more prominently identified, in all sorts of honourable ways, with the development of Wellington county in Ontario than the members of the Martin clan, which, after springing from a parent

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shoot, originating in the Scottish county of Dumfries, took no insignificant part in Ontario development, and then sent its younger branches adventuring into the new West.

You cannot touch upon the annals of Mount Forest, of Wellington county, without finding a Martin of the older generation, nor can you study Saskatchewan development without learning something more of the younger members of this indomitable breed. There have been municipal councillors, local legislators, and at least one Provincial Premier amongst them, not to speak of ministers, doctors, lawyers and men of important business affairs. And they are still spreading out, so that if the explorer Steffanson accomplishes his dream and opens up a new country of promise and opportunity within the Arctic Circle, we may expect to find a Martin amongst the first of the Argonauts establishing a Presbyterian Church and a Liberal Association amongst the benighted aborigines of the Polar regions.

John D. Martin was born in Mount Forest, in Ontario, in 1882, the son of Thomas Martin, who was long the Federal representative of North Wellington in the Commons. His mother was Jean Henderson, and he was one of a family of eight. His father was for many years engaged in the milling business at Mount Forest, and at the time of the South African war handled practically all the oats that were used by the horses of the Canadian troopers. He was progressive and enterprising, and at that time owned the only modern, up-to-date appliances for economical treatment of the cereal which is used so extensively by Scotchmen and horses. J. D. Martin was educated at Mount Forest public and high schools, and. while still a very young man decided to follow westward in the footsteps of numerous uncles, and cousins and aunts. Accordingly, in 1906, he arrived in Regina; where he entered the law office of Balfour, Martin & Casey. He

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graduated in law in due course, and in 1913 became a member of the firm of Martin & McEwen. Sometime later the firm was enlarged by the entrance of Hon. W. M. Martin, and later Mr. Hill also joined. In his younger days Mr. Martin, like most of the Mount Forest boys, was a lacrosse player. He did a great deal to stimulate the Canadian national game in Regina, and in one of the palmy years, shortly before the war, took a team to the Pacific Coast, which put up some strenuous, although not altogether successful, battles with the stick-wielders of Vancouver and New Westminster. He is at present a golf enthusiast, and no mean exponent of the breech loader. He married, in 1913, at Calgary, Miss Christine Thompson, and they have one daughter. He is a Liberal in politics; Presbyterian in religion, and is a votary of the Masonic craft.

MILLER: Captain David Parke, B.A., M.D., physician and surgeon. Born at Glasgow, Scotland, 1875, son of David and Jeanette (Parke) Miller. Married Maude Clements, 1913. Educated at Glasgow, Winnipeg Collegiate: Wapella, Moosomin Collegiate, Manitoba University. Dr. Miller's parents came to Canada in 1883 and settled near Wapella, N.W.T. Homesteaded, and farmed for many years. (Mother still lives in Wapella.) Dr. Miller taught school under certificate issued by the Dept. of Education of the old Territorial Assembly Graduated in arts from Manitoba in 1892; medicine, 1895. Practised at Wapella, 1907-11. Moosomin, 1914, with Dr. Wark. Joined C.E.F., April, 1916, C.A.M.C. Overseas and served on Medical Boards at Hastings, depot work at Shorncliffe; France, with No.4 C.C.S.,? 58th Scottish Hospital at St. Omer; 47th Imperial C.C.S. International siding, near Poperinge. Canada; discharged 22nd of April. Practised at Prince Albert. Ex-member of the Wapella Town Council; School Board; Prince Albert. City Council. Member of the

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Saskatchewan Medical Association. President of the G;W.V.A. Member Keewatin Club. (Prince Albert) Golf Club. Curling Club. Past Master Masonic Lodge (Wapella Lodge). Presbyterian. Address, Prince Albert.

MATHER: William Allan, General Supt. Canadian Pacific Railway, Saskatchewan Dist., Moose Jaw. Born Oshawa, Ont., Sept. 12th, 1885, a son of David L. and Catherine (Allan) Mather. Educated public and high schools of Kenora, Ont., McGill University; graduated in civil engineering in 1908. After leaving college worked on construction work with Canadian Pacific Railway, until Jan., 1911. Entered engineering and operating Dept., 1911-1912. Supt. at Kenora until Jan., 1915; Medicine Hat, supt. until June, 1915; Vancouver, asst. gen. supt.; Moose Jaw, supt. since Nov;, 1918. Member Prairie Club (Moose Jaw). Presbyterian. Address, C.P.R. Offices, Moose Jaw, Sask.

MYERS: Otto Phillip, doctor of chiropractic, Saskatoon. Born at Geneso, Ill, U.S.A., April 23rd, 1868, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Myers. Married Litta R. Innam, 1908, and was educated at MacPherson county schools, Kansas, Oklahoma City, Carver Chiropractic? College. Pennsylvania Dutch stock, the family pioneers in America. Mrs. Myers family related to President Andrew Johnson and the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher. Dr. Myers was a minister of the United Brethren faith for some years; resigned and graduated from Carver College (chiropractic), 1907 (first-class honours). Opened practice at Blackwell, Oklahoma (four years); Pueblo, Colorado (one year). Came to Canada, 1910; opened practice at Saskatoon and enjoys a large and growing practice. Member of the Saskatchewan' Society. Chiropractors, and has been licensed in the Province since 1918. Received his academic training in Lane' University, Lecompton, Kansas. Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

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MURPHY: E. E., manager Saskatchewan, General Trusts Corporation, Limited. Born at Milwaukee, Wis., in 1883, Son of Arthur and Elizabeth, (Campbell) Murphy. Married Irene Flood, November, 1918. Scotch-Irish stock. Father in the glass manufacturing business.? Mr. Murphy early entered the banking business with the Sovereign Bank, Halsteads Bank, Mount Forest, Eastern Townships Bank; manager of this bank at Cutknife, where he built the bank before the advent of the railroad, at that time about the only building in the village. Joined the Imperial Canadian Trust Co. at Saskatoon; came to Regina in 1916, as manager of the Saskatchewan General Trusts Corporation. This company to-day, under his efficient management, has developed and extended its fields of Operation and is recognized as one' of the strongest and most reputable of the local financial institutions of the Province. Mr. Murphy has always taken a keen interest in sports, and in his younger days was a member of the Winnipeg Rowing Club; is an ardent golfer. Member and director of the Regina Board of Trade; honorary secretary of the Regina Rotary Club; member and director of Wascana Country Club; member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Presbyterian. Address, Regina.

MALONE: J. Cyril, barrister and solicitor (Tingley & Malone, Regina). The Malones possess the most admirable characteristics of the Irishmen in Canada, so well described by Davin in his great literary work. They are now in the third transplanted generation, but they preserve the racial traits which have always distinguished their countrymen on their own green island at home, or taking part in the up building of a Dominion overseas. The grandfather, who hailed from far Kilkenny, after a lifetime spent in farming in Ontario, with his wife followed his sons to the West, and until his death sat like a patriarch among his children. The two old people sleep in the Regina ceme-

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tery, very far from the land of their birth.? J. Cyril Malone was born at Inglewood, near Toronto, in 1896. His father was E. J. Malone, and his mother, Mary Vallace, both of the purest Irish stock, although born in Canada. The father of Cyril Malone, whilst a young man, visited Regina in the early eighties, but, finding conditions then rather hard and repellant, after spending some months in the West, returned to Ontario, where he settled down, on a farm, married and raised a sturdy young brood. In 1910, however, he sold out in the East and, following the footsteps of several brothers, moved to Regina where he bought a fine farm four miles north on Winnipeg Street. Although only thirteen years old at that time, Cyril Malone, had passed the high school entrance at Streetsville, Ont.;, before leaving the East, and on arrival in Regina went at once to the Collegiate. He studied there until 1913, when he left school to join an uncle in mercantile business in Edmonton. He remained in Alberta for eight months and then returned to Regina, where he was articled in law. When the war came he interrupted his studies to enlist, and went overseas in 1916 with the Canadian Field Artillery. He was for nine months instructor in the Canadian school of gunnery at Shorncliffe, and went to France in the autumn of 1916. He was in most of the important engagements from the Somme to Armistice; with the army of occupation in Germany, stationed at Bonn. He was wounded on two occasions, and once seriously gassed near Lens. Besides himself three brothers were serving in the theatre of war, all in the air service. The splendid patriotic services of the members of this Irish-Canadian family are worthy of more than passing notice, and it is unfortunate that there is no scope for a more complete record in a work of this nature. The oldest brother, Lieut. Jack Malone, of the Royal Naval Air Service, was a very distinguished officer of that branch. He was at one time the ace of the corps and was the fighting partner of Colleshaw, the famous B.C. airman. He

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was awarded the D;S.O. and had many enemy planes, to his credit, when he fell in action near Cambrai. Two other brothers, Charles and Frank, also in the air service, gave a splendid account of themselves. On his return to England Cyril Malone, instead of returning at once to Canada, and mindful of his legal studies, took a three-term course of lectures at the Inns of Court. He applied himself most strenuously, taking an average of seven lectures at day-four at the Middle Temple and three at Lincoln's Inn. He returned to Regina in September, 1919, passing his final examination in law in December of the same year. He was then the youngest barrister in the Province. He practised at Vibank, Saskatchewan, in 1920-21, and in the latter year went to Regina, being associated with McKinnon, Rutherford, subsequently severing this connection on forming a partnership with A. R. Tingley, K.C. As a lad he was a great hockey player and is now devoting himself most assiduously to golf. During the season he is constantly to be seen on the links of the Wascana Country Club, and amongst the members he has established a record as a regular attendant. He is a prominent member of the Knights of Columbus, and is Advocate of the local Council of that body. He is unmarried. Roman Catholic. Address, Regina.

MALLINSON: Arnold, editor and publisher, Tisdale Recorder. Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, 1882, son of Charles and Phoebe (Northrop) Mallinson. Married Jeanette Popplewell, 1910, and has two daughters. Educated in Halifax; apprenticed to the building trade, with Joseph Halliday & Company, of Halifax. Came to Canada in 1902; Carievale, N.W.T. Farmed; homesteaded at Chamberlain. Proved and sold farm. Contracting business, Regina. Came to Tisdale, 1914, purchased Recorder plant and entered into partnership with W. H. White. Has a modern and up-to-date office with linotype motor power; paper

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is a bright, breezy weekly; well patronized by; local advertisers. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Member of the Board of Trade. Secretary of the Tisdale Town - Council for four years. Has been secretary of the Agricultural Society; ex-secretary of the School Board. Member of the Masonic Lodge. Methodist. Independent. Address; Tisdale.

MUNROE: Captain George Albert, D.D.S., Saskatoon. Born at St. Elmo, Glengarry county, Ont., 1877, son of William and Jeanette (McEwen) Munroe. Married Katherine Aird, 1904. Educated at St. Elmo, McGill University, Toronto University, Toronto College of Dentistry. Comes of an old Scotch-Canadian family, pioneers in Glengarry county. Have resided there over one hundred and twenty-five years. 'Father a prominent dairyman. Dr. Munroe graduated in 1903, and practised at Avonmore, Stormont county. In 1904 came to Saskatoon, where he has practised continuously. Joined the C.E.F. (C.A.D.C.), Nov., 1915; overseas, Sept., 1916. France with the 10th Canadian Field Ambulance; service until February, 1919.Returned to Canada and resumed practice. Ex-member of the City Council; member of the Senate of the University of Saskatchewan, Past Master of Masonic Lodge No. 16. Saskatoon; Past Grand Supt. of Chapter; Past District Deputy. Presbyterian. Conservative.? Address, Saskatoon.

MILLER: John, M.P., Qu'Appelle constituency, Indian Head. Born at Woodstock, Ont., 1865, son of James H. and Grace (Tresidder) Miller; Married Florence? L. Fader (deceased), and Caroline Elizabeth Newcombe, Clinton, Ont., daughter of Rev. H. A. Newcombe, and has two daughters. Educated at Woodstock Collegiate. Mr. Miller taught school in early life. Coming west in 1889, taught school in
the Qu'Appelle district and at Moosomin for five years. Afterwards farmed and has continued in the agricultural business ever since. Mr. Miller was a member

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and secretary of the fist Grain Growers' Association started in the Province, Indian Head being the home of the movement. In 1906 he was appointed chairman of the Royal Grain Commission for a thorough investigation of the grain trade in Canada, United States and the British Isles, covering a period of over a year. A. considerable portion of the present Grain Act was the result of the report brought down by that board. Mr. Miller has been district director of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers for several years, until he was nominated in 1921, contesting the Qu' Appelle constituency against E. E. Perley, Esq.; Wolseley (Conservative) son of late Senator Perley. Mr. Miller was elected by over 5,000 majority. He has served in both the Public and High School Boards; has sat in the City Council for four years and was elected Mayor in 1914, after which he resigned. Methodist. Progressive. Address, Indian Head.

MURRAY: Alexander Miller, barrister and solicitor, Hanley, Sask. Born at Edinburgh, Scotland, a son of .John and Margaret Frances (Miller) Murray. Married Nita Davidson Belknap, 1917. Mr. Murray was educated at Edinburgh University; articled in law to W. and W. Saunders, solicitors, of Edinburgh; became a solicitor in 1907. Practised in Edinburgh for four - years; came to Canada, May, 1911, and worked in Winnipeg with the firm of J. A. M. Aikens, afterwards Sir James Aikens, Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba; was also with Fullerton, Coyne & Foley, also in the office of the solicitor for the G.T.R.; worked in the office of Davidson & Thornloe, Biggar. Enlisted in 1915, 5th Overseas- University Company, Montreal. Drafted to P.P.C.L.I.'s; France, June 5th, 1916; Ypres front; Hooge and Sanctuary Wood, Somme, Vimy Ridge. Invalided to England, Canada ; discharged July, 1918. Called to the bar of Saskatchewan, 1918; opened practice at Hanley. Solicitor for the Royal Bank of Canada, Sterling Bank, town of Hanley, rural municipality

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of Rosedale, Canada Bonded Attorney, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. Member Saskatchewan Bar Assn. Anglican. Recreations, golf and hunting. Address, Hanley, Sask.

MORROW: James Moore M.D., physician, Yorkton. Born at Glasgow, Scotland, 1890, son of Robert and Alice (Moore) Morrow. Married Emma Johannesson, 1921, and has one daughter. Educated at the Glasgow schools, Manitoba University. Father of Dr. Morrow is a prominent engineer in Glasgow and is at present engaged in engineering work in New Zealand. Dr. Morrow came to Canada in 1911, to Winnipeg; was analytical chemist with the city of Winnipeg. Graduated from Manitoba College, 1919; was surgeon with the Winnipeg City Hospital for a time, and also the. Mental Hospital at Brandon. Came to Yorkton in 1920. Member of the Saskatchewan and Manitoba Medical Associations. . A coroner for the. Province. Member of the Masonic Order; I.O.O.F. Anglican. Liberal. Recreations, shooting and golfing. Address, Yorkton.

MORRIS: Charles Sidney Edward, barrister and solicitor (MacDonald & Ross), Wilkie. Born at Reading, Berkshire, England, 1876, son of Edward and Eliza (Everett) Morris. Married Kate Clarke, of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, 1903, and has one son and a daughter. Studied for the Indian Civil Service; read law with H. C. Collins, of Reading. Came to Canada in 1909, to Carnduff, with E. J. Campbell, Esq., K.C. . Called to the bar, 1916, and opened practice at Yellow Grass.? Came to Wilkie in 1920 and formed partnership with W. J. Gillis, now with Mr. MacDonald. The firm are solicitors for the Union Bank of Canada, municipality? of Cutknife; Reford, village of Cutknife, Rock Haven village; Canada Bonded Attorney, U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co.? Member of the Town Council. Warden of St. Paul's Anglican Church. Takes a keen interest in gardening and horticulture. Address, Wilkie.

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MARS: William John, M.A., LL.B., barrister and solicitor, Indian Head. Born at Maitland, Leeds county, Ont., 1896, son of Samuel and Mary (Kennedy) Mars. Married Miss Brentnell, 1921. Educated at the Francis (Sask.) Public School, Regina High School, Toronto? University. Scotch-Irish descent. Family came to Canada from County Antrim, and settled in Leeds county, near Brockville. Family moved west in 1902. Father was vice-principal of the Indian Industrial School at Regina. Homesteaded near Francis. Mr. Mars entered Queen's University, 1914, and graduated in arts, B.A., 1917. Toronto, 1918 (M.A.); Osgoode Hall, 1920 (LL.B.); articled to Alex McGregor, K.C., Toronto. Called to the bar of Ontario, 1920; Saskatchewan bar shortly afterwards. Came to Indian Head, where he is at present engaged in a growing practice. Solicitor for the Union Bank of Canada. Member of the Saskatchewan Bar Association. Member of the Queen's College Rugby Team. Member of the Golf Club, Curling Club. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Indian Head.

MERCER: Joseph; F.S.M.C., F.I.O., England, optician, Saskatoon. A Freeman of the City of London. Born at Preston, Lancashire, England, 1872, a son of John and Sarah (Coupe) Mercer. Married Jane Shepherd, 1900, and has one daughter. Educated at the Preston Catholic Grammar School. Mr. Mercer comes of an old Lancashire family, his father, Mr., John Mercer, a chemist of Preston. Mr. Mercer served his apprenticeship as chemist with his father and is a qualified chemist in England and Canada.. Coming to this country in 1903, he worked at the drug business in Watson, Sask.; returned to England 1909; and entered the Ophthalmic College, London, from which he graduated in 1912.? Came to Saskatoon and opened in the drug and optical business; disposed of the drug store and devotes his whole time to his optical work, which has grown with the years until it is the largest in Northern Saskatche-

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wan. Holds Saskatchewan diploma, and one from Toronto Ophthalmic College. Is a Freeman of the City of London, an honour conferred on all guild men (to spectacle makers) under Charter of King George IV. Mr. Mercer is still a member of the Guild. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Roman Catholic. Recreation, motoring., Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

MARTEL: Louis Exeas, Mayor of Gravelbourg, 1923; manager Farmers Elevator Co. Born Ste. Brigide Iberville Co., Que., 1883, a son of Louis and Georgina (Charboneau) Martel. Married Cordelia la Traverse. 1911, and has three sons and a daughter. Educated Garnham College. In early life worked in Fall River, Mass., at various occupations; Montreal, at steam engineer s trade, 1916, with J. W. Harris Construction Co.; general construction work in the building of Montreal Water Works. Was with Peter Lyall in the building of the Montreal Custom House on McGill St. Scroggie Building and other large contracts; worked for the Harbour Commission, in building Montreal dry dock. Came west in 1916, to Gravelbourg; engineering for two seasons. In the autumn of 1917 entered the service of the Farmers: Elevator Co., as grain buyer; 1918, as manager. This elevator the largest in Gravelbourg, capacity 65,000 bushels. In 1920 opened his present coal business. Ex-Secretary at Large of the Maisonneuve Labour Club; member Town Council 1920-21; elected Mayor, 1922, and by acclamation in 1923; president St. Jean Batiste Society Gravelbourg; member School Board, 1920-21. Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Member Executive Assn. Swift Current Dist.; president Moderation Lea21le 1923. An ardent advocate of civic improvement. Address Gravelbourg.

MURRAY: George Workman, barrister and solicitor Kindersley. Born at Glasgow, Scotland, 1885, son of George and Helen (Workman) Murray. Married Clara West in 1918. Educated at Glasgow, Allen Glenn's

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High School; Glasgow University. Apprenticed to the law firm of Stephenson, Brownlee, of Glasgow; and afterwards with Montcrief, Barr, Patterson & Co. Came to Canada, 1911) to Moose Jaw (Grayson, Armstrong & Emmerson). Called to the bar, 1913. Came to Kindersley, 1913. Formed present partnership (Murray, McMurtry & Walker). Member Saskatchewan Bar Association. Member of the Board of Trade. Solicitor for town of Kindersley, Canadian Bank of Commerce, rural municipality of Newcombe, rural municipality of Hillsburgh, ex-member of the Town Council and the School Board. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Recreations, tennis and curling. Address, Kindersley.

MELBURN: William, sheriff Jud. Dist., Swift Current. Born near Kirkby, Westmoreland, England, 1864, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Melburn. Married Elizabeth Hannah Glover in 1891, and has four sons and two daughters. Educated at Public and Grammar Schools. After leaving school went to Australia and spent three years on the stock stations of Northern New South Wales. Came to Canada 1882, to the N.W.T., and engaged in construction work for the C.P.R. Joined N.W.M.P. and served with them five years, in Maple Creek and Regina districts. Took discharge and returned to the employ of C.P.R. Engaged in ranching and started general store in Swift Current, after construction of the railroad was completed, and has been associated with the district ever since. Was appointed justice of the peace by Governor MacIntosh, at that time the only justice between Maple Creek, Moose Jaw and the boundary line of the U.S.A. Appointed sheriff, 1914. Was a member of the first Village Council; alderman after its incorporation as town (six years). Had three sons in service during the European war, two in the Flying Corps and one, Lieutenant R. H. Melburn, joined the 209th Batt.; served in France, 50th Batt.; was wounded at Paschendaele. Sheriff Melburn

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is one of Swift Current's pioneers, and has always? taken a keen interest in its civic welfare during his many years of residence. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity; a member of the Rotary Club. Methodist. Address, Court House, Swift Current, Sask.

MCGILLIVRAY: Lieut.-Col. James Edward, M.D., M.M., physician and surgeon (Allan & McGillivray). Born at Buckingham, Que., 1894, son of Allan and Margaret (Murray) McGillivray. Educated at the Weyburn Public School. Collegiate, and Toronto University. Glengarry Scotch stock, and a pioneer one in Weyburn district. Father homesteaded and farmed north of where the city is now, 1899. Colonel McGillivray graduated from Toronto University in 1920, enlisted in the C.E.F. in 1915; 5th Field Ambulance (in the ranks) ; overseas; France; transferred to 28th Battalion and served with them at St. Eloi and elsewhere. Was awarded the Military Medal; wounded, invalided. After recovery rejoined C.A.M.C. transportation service between England and Canada. Discharged August, 1917. Resumed studies at the University (1920); Toronto General Hospital. Practised at Midland, Ont. Came to Weyburn, 1921, and established present partnership with, Dr. Allan. Col. McGillivray is past president of the Medical Athletic Association Toronto University; member of the I.O.O.F.; Lieutenant-Colonel of the South Saskatchewan Regiment. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Weyburn.

MACBEAN: The late William Finley, merchant (Robinson & MacBean). Born at Forest, Ont., March 14th, 1876, son of Duncan and Jane (MacKinley) MacBean. Married Anne Skiffington (one of Moose Jaw's pioneer? school teachers), 1907, and has one daughter. Educated at the Forest schools. Mr. MacBean was of Scotch ancestry. Father from Rosshire; mother from Argylshire. Pioneers of Lambton county, Ont. residing near the village of Aberardar; moving to Forest latterly, where they engaged in mercantile business.

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Mr. MacBean learned the business with Barns & Moorfield, merchants, of Forest. came west in 1898, to Moose Jaw and was engaged with Robinson & Hamilton. In 1904, on the death of Mr. Hamilton, was, on the reorganization of the business, made manager (T. W. Robinson & Co.) Three years later was made a partner. 1913, on the death of Mr. Robinson, Mr. MacBean continued business for the executors, and in 1916 purchased the business, which he enlarged and built up until it became one of the leading mercantile houses of the West. At the time of his death Mr. MacBean was a director of the Y.M.C.A., and had served in this capacity for over fourteen years. Member of the Hospital Board and president at time of death. Member Board of Governors of Moose Jaw College; member Rotary Club., Member of the Board of Managers of St. Andrew's Church; a past president of the Canadian Club; member Prairie Club. , Masonic fraternity. Liberal. Saskatchewan Water Commission. A splendid and useful citizen who always had the welfare of the city at heart. His death was mourned by the community generally.

MCCURDY: His Worship Mayor Victor Charles, Moosomin, implement dealer. Born Port Hope, Ont., 1876, a son of John and Martha McCurdy. Married Gertrude Smith, 1903, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated Moosomin schools. Mr. McCurdy's father one of Saskatchewan's real pioneers, a family that came to Moosomin in the early eighties. His Worship has always taken a keen interest in sport and was one of the leading spirits in the Moosomin Clubs. Still

curls with the local club. He has been a member of the Moosomin Council for nine years and his devotion to civic affairs has resulted in his election to the Mayor's chair on several occasions. He is a member of the Canadian Club; a. Mason; Oddfellow. In religion, a Baptist. In politics, a Conservative. Address, Moosomin.

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McINNIS: Harry Alexander, Mayor of Langham (1923). Born at Owen Sound, Ont., 1885, a son of Robert and Sabina (Cram) McInnis. Married Jane Walker, Watson. Educated at Owen Sound Public and Morden High Schools. Scotch ancestry. Grand

father came to Canada from Glasgow, Scotland, and settled in Grey county. Family moved to Morden, Man., 1895. Mayor McInnis was with the Morden Pharmacy for some years. Came to Langham and engaged in the hardware business. Homesteaded near Langham. 1910, was appointed secretary-treasurer rural municipality of Park, 375. Elected Mayor in 1922-23. Member of the School Board for seven years. Member of the Board of Trade. Member of the Rural Municipalities Assn. Past Master of Ispheming Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Royal Arch, Saskatoon. Baptist. Liberal. Address, Langham, Sask.

MacDONALD: John Ross, B.A., LL.B., barrister (MacDonald & Morris), Mayor of Wilkie, 1923. Born in Grey county, near Owen Sound, 1887, son of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Young) MacDonald. Married Emily S. Wilson, 1916, and has one daughter. Educated at the Owen Sound Schools, Saskatchewan University. Grandfather, Hugh MacDonald, came to Grey county from the Isle of Islay. Mr. MacDonald's father came west to Guernsey, Sask., and, homesteaded; now retired; lives at New Westminster. Mayor MacDonald taught school in Saskatchewan between college years, 1910-11-12; articled McCraney, MacKenzie, Hutchenson & Rose, of Saskatoon. He was called to the bar, June, 1916. Came to Wilkie, where he was joined by Mr. Morris, in 1922. Solicitors for the Union Bank of Canada, village of Cutknife, municipalities of Cutknife, Reford; solicitors for the Canada Bonded Attorney. Member of the Council since 1917; Mayor, Dec., 1921-22-23. President of the Liberal Club. Member of the University Senate (Battleford District 1920-23, Member of the Masonic Order. Baptist. Liberal.

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MacKINNON: Alexander Edward, B.A., LL.B., barrister.? Born Strathlorne, Inverness county, Cape Breton, N.S., 1881, son of Hector and Annie (MacQuarrie) MacKinnon. Married Frances Maude McIvor, 1916 and has two daughters. Educated Cape Breton Schools Truro Academy, Dalhousie University; B.A., 1908; LL.B., 1911. Taught school in early life in native Province. Principal Inverness High School four years. Articled in law to the late Judge MacNeil and to firm of MacInnes, Mellish & Co., Halifax. Admitted? to the N.S. bar, Nov. 6th, 1911. Came to Western Canada with firm of Balfour, Casey and Martin, Regina, 1911-12. Admitted to Saskatchewan bar, October, 1912 and opened practice at Ogema in July, coming to Assiniboia. April, 1913; town solicitor since it was founded. Member Board of Trade. He is a Past Master St. John Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; D.D.G.M., Dist. No. 14 Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan. Past Principal Royal Arch Chapter, Assiniboia, No. 208, Grand Chapter of Canada. He is secretary. County Conservative Association and on the Executive Provincial Con. Assn. A Presbyterian. Recreation, curling.

MacMILLAN: John Angus, LL.B., barrister, ex-M.L.A. Born at East Lake, Ainslie, Nova Scotia, March 27th, 1888, a son of Hugh L. and Margaret MacMillan. Educated at Dalhousie University. Mayor of the town of Wadena, 1917. Elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature at the General Election, 1917; ran in 1921 (defeated). Liberal. Member of the A.F. and A.M.; I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Address, Wadena, Sask.

MacDONALD: Hugh Wallace, barrister, solicitor. Born at Upper Stewiake, Nova Scotia, 1867, a son of John and Margaret (Cooke) MacDonald. Married Frances Roy in 1913, and has three sons and a daughter. Educated at the public schools, Pictou,. N.S. ; Academy, Man. University. Came west in 1889 and

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taught school at Holland, Man.; and Cardston, N. W.T. Entered law office of Lougheed & Bennett, 1901; admitted to the bars of Alberta and Saskatchewan, 1905. Settled in Broadview, where he has practised continuously. Secretary of the Broadview School Board; Mayor of the town, 1912; member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M., and Oddfellow. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Broadview, Sask.

VAN KILKEN: Frederick D., doctor of chiropractic, Moose Jaw. Born at Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1875, son of Derk Van Kilken, M.D., and his wife, Aurelia (Buikeman) Van Kilken. Married Henrietta Albers, 1905, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at the Grand Rapids schools, Michigan College, now Ross College of Chiropractic, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Comes of Holland-Dutch extraction. Family came to America from Holland. Father practised medicine for many years. Mother a descendant of the Prince of Orange. Authentic documents are on record in the archives of Holland. After graduation from college, Dr. Van Kilken entered the College of Chiropractic, from which he graduated in 1911; practised in Grand Rapids; came west to Moose Jaw in August that year, and opened his present office. Enjoys a large and increasing practice in neighbourhood; member of the Saskatchewan Chiropractic Association. Elder of St. Andrew's Church.? Member of the Social Service Council of Saskatchewan, representing St. Andrew's Church. Independent. Address, Moose Jaw.

THOMPSON: Levi, barrister (Thompson, Kennedy & Hord). Born Erin township, Wellington Co., Ont., 1855,' son of John and Sara (MacMillan) Thompson. Married Miss M. M. Perley, daughter of the late Senator Perley, March 4th, 1884. Educated public schools of Ontario and Rockwood Academy. Articled in law to the firm of Bentley, Chadwick, Thompson & Blackstock, Toronto, Ont. Came west in

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the spring of, 1882;? farmed at Ellisboro, Assiniboia, N.W.,T., until the autumn of 1893; then passed examinations (all but the final) in the law office of Scott Hamilton & Robson; admitted to the bar of the N.W.T., May, 1894. Opened practice in Wolseley. Appointed crown prosecutor for the Judicial Dist. Eastern Assiniboia 1897. Was nominated for Federal House in election of 1904, in Liberal interests, and was defeated by twenty-eight votes, constituency of? Qu'Appelle. Opposed by R. S. Lake, Esq. (afterwards Sir R. S. Lake, K.C.M.G.), Governor of Saskatchewan. Contested Wolseley Constituency for Provincial House. Defeated by Hon. Dr. Elliott, by twenty votes. When the present Mr. Justice Brown resigned as Crown Prosecutor in 1906, Mr. Thompson was reappointed to the position and remained until 1912, when he resigned. Was elected to the House of Commons over R. S. Lake, Esq., in 1911, by a large majority; re-elected in 1917, as supported of the Union Government, by acclamation. Served in rural and town councils; Mayor of Wolseley, 1894; first president Agricultural Society; one of the Board of Governors Saskatchewan University, Progressive. Member of the Union Church. Address, Wolseley, Sask.

TERRY: Thomas Franklin, J.P., ex~city clerk, town of Wapella.? Born at King's Norton, Birmingham, England, November 11th, 1869. Mr. Terry's father was one of the earliest pioneers of Whitewood district. He is a son of Thomas Thompson and Sophia (Franklin) Terry. Married Katherine E. White, of Manchester, Feb. 6th, 1894, and has one son and three daughters. Educated at King Edward Grammar School, Birmingham, and at Allesley Park College, Coventry. Came to Canada in 1884; lived at Whitewood seventeen years; moved to Wapella in 1901, and was appointed town clerk and has occupied the position ever since; also in insurance business. Member and secretary local School Board since coming to Wapella. Has

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been a justice of the peace for ten years; notary public;? secretary treasurer Rural Telephones; secretary local Agricultural Society. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Oddfellow; financial secretary of the Foresters for fifteen years. Anglican. Has since retired and is living in Winnipeg, Man.

TERRY: The late Thomas Thompson, pioneer citizen of Whitewood. Born at Birmingham, England, 1839; died, 1909. Came to Canada 1862; to Whitewood, 1882. Had travelled extensively and was in South Africa in Kimberley Diamond Mines. Old timers in Whitewood and vicinity remember this old country gentleman who played his part in its early days.

THOMPSON: Samuel Garfield, Mayor of Wapella (1923), chemist, Wapella. Born at Grand Valley, Ont., Jan. 2nd, 1884, son of William and Mary Thompson. Married Ethel Kate Morrison in 1907 and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Grand Valley Public and High Schools and the Manitoba School of Pharmacy. After graduating from Grand Valley High School, was apprenticed to Dr. Campbell, physician and chemist, of Grand Valley. Came west to Winnipeg and took his course at the Manitoba School of Pharmacy. After graduation, returned east and took charge of Dr. Campbell's store at Grand Valley. Returning to the west he visited many parts of it and finally settled at Wapella, purchasing the drug business owned by Chas. E. Shaw, which he has successfully conducted ever since. Mr. Thompson has been an energetic member of the Board of Trade, and its president. A member of the Town Council for four years, where his splendid services brought recognition by election to the Mayor's chair, having been elected on four different occasions. Takes a deep interest in all kinds of sports and is an ardent curler. Liberal. Attends Methodist Church. Address, Wapella.

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TOWNSEND: Hugh, Mayor of Ogema, theatre and garage. Born London, England, 1877, a son of Danie1 Robert and Emma (Young) Townsend. Married Evelyn Idele Cameron and has a son and a daughter. Educated at London, Dulwich, College. Came to Canada, 1894, to Killarney, Man. Farmed for two years; came to N.W.T. and ranched in the Big Muddy Country in southern district; 10,000 acres; stock 1,000 horses. For ten years there were no other settlers between the ranch and Regina; received mail once a month. Was postmaster at Surprise Valley, and delivered the mail within a radius of one hundred and fifty miles, receiving $7 monthly. Has many interesting stories of these days; is a real pioneer and has seen Southern Saskatchewan develop into a settled and prosperous portion of the West. Came to Ogema in 1916; member of the School Board; an Oddfellow. Anglican. Elected Mayor, 1923. Address, Ogema, Sask.

SHARPE: Wm.. Edward, editor and publisher, Shaunavon Standard.? Born Leeds, England, 1884, a son of Thomas William and Mary Elizabeth (Hainsworth) Sharpe. Married Gertrude Violet Carey, 1910, and has one son and a daughter. Educated Leeds, England. Worked at the printing trade with Sporting Chronicle, Leeds; in London, with Love & Malcolmson. Came to Canada, 1902, and worked on Morden, Man., Chronicle-Empire. Started Miami Herald, 1903; returned to England for eighteen months; returned to U;S. and attended Inland Printer's School of Linotype, at Chicago. Went to Melfort, Sask., 1909, and purchased The Moon. Edited it until July, 1914. Swift Current took over The News, as The Herald, Jan., 1915, to May, 1919; disposed of it and went to California. Came to Shaunavon in 1920 and purchased The Standard, founded in 1913, by C. A. Davis, which the company have issued; continuously improving plant, until to-day it is one of the most complete in Southern Sas-

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katchewan.? Member I.O.O.F; An Anglican. Recreation, curling. Address, The Standard, Shaunavon; Sask.

SHELDRAKE: Herbert George, editor and publisher Optimist, North Battleford. Born in Nottinghamshire, England, 1881, son of Alfred James and Mrs. S. (Markwell) Sheldrake. Married Maude Summers, 1902, and has two sons. Educated at Nottinghamshire schools. Came to Canada, 1908, joined Optimist staff, 1914; purchased interest in 1917; controlling interest, 1920. This paper won the first prize on two occasions as the best weekly newspaper in Saskatchewan and the West. Has a most up-to-date plant, linotype, Intertype, power plant, individual motors. Mr. Sheldrake is a member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Associations. Member of the Board of Trade; president Rotary Club (1923). Member of the Library Board. President North Battleford Orchestral Society. Leader of the Boys' Band. Commissioner for Oaths for Saskatchewan. Methodist. Independent. Address, North Battleford.

SMITH: William John, Sheriff, Judicial District of Shaunavon. Born at Pakenham, Ont., 1875, a son of William and Jennie (Gibbens) Smith. Married Mabel I. Jackson, 1903, and has two sons. Educated at Walton, Ont. Comes of North of Ireland stock. His family settled in Lanark county, pioneer farmers. Sheriff Smith came west in 1899, to Winnipeg, and entered the service of the Hudson's Bay Co.; had charge of their retail store at Nipigon until 1900, when he entered into partnership with A. R. Shea in the general mercantile business at Sintaluta, having purchased the store of E. J. Brooks, of Indian Head. In 1905 started two stores at Radisson and Fielding; disposed of them and dissolved partnership in 1909; became branch manager of Canada Life Insurance Co;, Northern Saskatchewan, organizing and opening head-

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quarters at Prince Albert, afterwards at Saskatoon. Resigned July 1st and was appointed Sheriff at Wynyard, on the opening of that Judicial District. May 1st, 1918, was transferred to Shaunavon; opened district, and as Sheriff and Clerk of the Court. Sheriff Smith was chairman of the Wynyard Public and High School Boards three years; was District Deputy 14th Masonic Dist., 1922-23; Past Master Wynyard and Shaunavon Lodges, A.F. and A.M. Member of the Curling and Golf Club. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Court House, Shaunavon.

STEWART: Captain John Alexander, D.D.S., Maple Creek (Stewart and Kenny). Born on a ranch near Maple Creek, N.W.T., 1891, son of John and Anne Elizabeth (Dawson) Stewart. ?Educated at the Maple Creek schools and Toronto Dental College. Scotch ancestry. Grandfather came to Canada from Edinburgh in the early part of the nineteenth century, and settled in Northumberland county. Father came west in 1891 and engaged in ranching near Maple Creek. Was one of its real pioneers. Dr. Stewart graduated from Toronto Dental College, 1915. Joined C.E.F., C.A.D.C., December, 1915. Moose Jaw with 128th Battalion. Overseas, Dec., 1915. Shoreham and Seaford Camps. France, spring of 1918. Canada, Jan., 1919. Discharged and opened present practice, Maple Creek, Nov., 1919. Latterly in partnership with Dr. Kenny, who also served overseas with the C.A.D.C. Member of the Saskatchewan Dental Association; member Masonic Order. Methodist. Conservative. Recreations, curling, golf, tennis. Address, Maple Creek.

SMITH: William W., Mayor of Swift Current (192122-23), real estate and insurance. Born at Barnstaple, Devonshire, England, 1885, a son of William Robert and Maria (Ebsworth) Smith. Married Aristay Mary Fyffe, June 3rd, 1914, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at Shepherd's Bush and Greenwich schools. Worked with his father in mercantile business in

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Woolwich and London; visited Canada in 1903 and farmed at Qu' Appelle. England for a visit and finally came to Canada in 1906, and went into mercantile business at Qu'Appelle. Regina general agent for Federal Life Insurance Co; ; afterwards General Agent for Confederation Life (district manager). Came to Swift Current, 1913, and established present business. Takes a keen interest in civic affairs and served four years as alderman in the City Council. Elected Mayor on two occasions; Hospita1 Board for two years; member of the Board of Trade; member of the Masonic Order, Past Principal Chapter Lodge; member of the Rotary Club; member Golf Club; member of the Curling Club. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Swift Current.

PENNY: William, Overseer of Balcarres, 1923. Born in County Antrim, Ireland, 1865, a son of Richard and Mary (Dick) Penny. Married Elizabeth Gosden, 1914, and has three sons and four daughters. Educated at the Irish National Schools, afterwards at the Model School, Carrickfergus. The Penny family emigrated to Canada from County Antrim twenty-eight years ago and settled in the Abernethy district. Mr. Penny served an apprenticeship to Cambridge & Company, of Carrickfergus, general business;, travelled in the wholesale tea trade; moved to England, 1892, to Manchester; represented Audenshaw Paint & Varnish Co. Came to Canada in 1898, to Ontario, and farmed at Mattawa. Returned to England for eleven years, coming to Canada in 1908, to Balcarres, where he has resided ever since, farming over a thousand acres. Has been Overseer for three terms. Secretary of the School Board since 1912. Justice of the peace for many years. District director of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers for several years. Mr. Penn's son, Richard, served overseas with the 52nd Battalion, and was wounded at Courcellette; Douglass; at Vimy Ridge. Both are engaged in the teaching profession. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Balcarres.

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PILKINGTON: Frederick Joseph, C.A., secretary, treasurer city of Yorkton (Pilkington & Davis, chartered accountants). Born Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, 1881, a son of Edmund Bristow and Annie (West) Pilkington. Married Mary Elliott, 1905, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated Middlesborough schools. Comes of an old Yorkshire Family. Father at present represents the British Admiralty on Tees Pilotage Commission. Mr. Pilkington served in municipal work with Corporation of Middlesborough for many years; came to Canada, 1913 ; appointed to present position that year; opened office as chartered accountant with Mr. Davis, 1920. He is a past pres., Institute Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan. Member of Chartered Institute of Secretaries, London; member of the Executive of Union of Saskatchewan Municipalities; member of the University Board of Examiners in Accounting; member of the Council of Institute Chartered Accounts in Sask.; was secretary Canadian Patriotic Fund. Chairman Victory Loan Campaigns; member Yorkton Lodge, No. 12, A.F. and A.M. Express. Yorkton Golf Club. An Anglican. Address, Yorkton, Sask.

OLIVER: Captain Daniel clergyman, late pastor Moosomin Presbyterian Church. Born at Carrickmacross, County Monaghan, Ireland, son of John and Mary (Oliver) Oliver. Married Jeanetta Greig, Dec. 18th, 1899. Educated at public school, Carrickmacross, St. Andrew's, Dublin, Winnipeg and Montreal. Came to Canada in 1893; entered college at Winnipeg. Mission work for the Presbyterian Church during the summers (Douglass) and in the Crow's Nest Pass, Gretna, Man. Pastor of St. Stephen's, Winnipeg (while Rev. C. W. Gordon was in England). After graduation was sent to Moosomin by Dr. Robertson,. Supt. of Missions. Called and inducted in the charge which he continued to fill until his resignation in 1923. Enlisted in C.E.F., Aug., 1915, 65th Battalion. Over

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seas, April, 1916. Battalion was broken up. Moore Barracks. France 1917. Attached to Imperial Regiments and afterwards 4th Battalion Railways Troops. Remained here until the end of the war. Demobilized, April, 1919. Captain Oliver has been a director of Moosomin Hospital for twenty years. Member and chaplain of the local lodge, A.F. and A.M.. Contested Moosomin constituency in the last Provincial Election in the Liberal interests. Defeated. Resigned from St. Andrew's, Moosomin, and is now residing on the Pacific coast.

NEVILLE: Lieutenant Allan Irwin, B., L.L.B., barrister and solicitor (Hethrington & Neville), Kerrobert. Born at Brandon, Man., 1890, son of Michael R. and Bridget (Gleason) Neville. Educated at Manitoba College. Irish stock. U.E. Loyalist descent. Grandfather Dennis Neville, came to Canada from Tipperary, Ireland, and settled in Lennox County. Father, Michael Neville, was one of the ?49 California gold rush. Settled in Manitoba in 1882 and home-steaded west of the Turtle Mountains. Farmed until 1905; still lives, residing at Milwaukee. Lieutenant Neville taught school in early life, between college courses graduating in 1911. Articled to M. A. MacQueen. Called to the Manitoba bar, 1914; Saskatchewan bar, 1917. Practised at Oak Lake, coming to Kerrobert, 1916. Joined the C.E.F., 210th Battalion; commissioned with 77th Battery,. C.F.A.; transferred to the Royal Air Force and was in training when the Armistice was signed. Member of the Board of Trade; secretary of the Golf Club. Takes keen Interest in sports. Address, Kerrobert.

WESTBROOKE: His Worship Mayor Arthur Edward; Mayor of Rouleau (implement dealer). Born at Bishop's Waltham, September 25th, 1869, a son of Henry Richard and Mary (Griffin) Westbrooke. Married Louisa Ellen Staley Smith, 1898, and has three

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sons and two daughters. Educated at the schools of Bishop's Waltham. Came to Canada in 1892, to Regina; ranched east of Balgonie; homesteaded; entered the mercantile business in 1897, which he carried on until 1902, when he came to Rouleau and opened his present establishment. Served on the Town Council for several years; elected Mayor (10th term); also on School Board. Eldest son, Eric Westbrooke, served overseas with Canadian Artillery. His second son was with the Flying Corps. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; member of the Scottish Rite. An Anglican. Conservative. Address, Rouleau.

WEAVER: Lieutenant George Dyer, B.A., Collector of Customs, Melfort. Born at Weymouth, N.S., 1872, son of William and Sarah (McAlpine) Weaver. Married Laura Fullerton, of Pictou, N.S., 1897, and has three sons and two daughters. Educated at the Weymouth schools, University of Kentucky. U.E. Loyalist stock. Ancestors came to N.B. from New York State after the Revolution; moved to Weymouth and farmed; father in lumber business. Lieut. Weaver graduated from the University of Kentucky (engineering), 1897. Came west and was engaged in surveying and engineering work; surveyed the Hudson's Bay and Pacific Railway; came to Melfort as town secretary, 1912. 1913. Enlisted in 1915 in the ranks as sapper, Canadian Engineers. Commissioned, Aug., 1916; in 1917 transferred to Royal Engineers, London; saw: service in Mesopotamia; command company of Engineers (act. captain). Returned to England, 1919 ;.appointed to present position; member of the Institution of Municipal Engineers, London, England.? On the Reserve, lieutenant, Engineers and Infantry. Member of the Masonic Order. Methodist and Liberal. Address, Customs House, Melfort.

WHITE:? Alexander Marsden, postmaster of Craik. Born at Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 10th, 1882 son of James and Annie (Marsden) White. Married Minnie.

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Mounfield, 1917, and has one daughter. Educated? at Thompson Public School,? Glasgow. After leaving school was engaged in drafting business with Sir Wm. Arrol, bridge builders (Tower Bridge, London, and other large bridges). Came to Canada, April, 1900, Winnipeg; farmed near Austin, Man.; Swift Current, 1909; employed in C.P.R. Shops; fireman on the main line, working out of Moose Jaw. Enlisted m C.E.F, 27th Light Horse (5th Batt.), overseas. France with the first division; was in second battle of Ypres; gassed and wounded; discharged from service on account of wounds, Oct., 1915., Returned to Canada, Moose Jaw post office (registration dept.) Secretary Soldiers' Employment Commission, under Saskatchewan Government, afterwards with Dominion Government in D.S.C.R. Appointed postmaster of Craik. Delegate in 1917 G.W.V.A. Convention, Winnipeg. Organized Moose Jaw Branch, G.W.V.A., and was its first president. President Craik Veterans (1922-23). Member L.O.L. Takes a keen interest in sport. Address, Craik.

WEBSTER: Lieutenant David, L.R.I.B.A., M.R.I.C., architect Saskatoon. Born at Glasgow, Scotland, 1885 a son of David and Martha (Hamilton) Webster. Married Ada Chamberlain, 1908, and has three sons and a daughter. Educated at the Glasgow schools. Mr. Webster was articled to Jarvis and McAlpin, architects of Glasgow, for five years. Came to Canada and worked as architect with G. W. Murray, Winnipeg; MacDermid & Co., contractors. Was with Sprote, Rolph & Chrysler, architects, of Toronto (Winnipeg branch), and was also employed by Herbert B. Rugh, of Winnipeg. Came to Saskatoon, 1908; opened present office. Joined the C.E.F. in the spring of 1915; lieutenant with 53rd Battalion; drafted to France, lieutenant with P.P.C.L.I.'s; transferred to Engineers, lieutenant, until wounded at Messines, Plooegsteert, June, 1918, invalided to Canada and granted three

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months leave to Canada. Assistant C.R.C.E., Mil. Dist. No. 12, Regina, until the end of the war. Discharged, spring of 1919, and resumed profession. Member of the Council of Saskatchewan Architects (eight years; president, two); member of the Dominion Council two years. Member of the Riverside Country Club; Saskatoon Club; Rotary Club; Canadian Club. Member of? the Masonic fraternity. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

WILSON: Maitland Allan, editor and publisher, Wilkie Press.? Born at Shelburne, Ont., 1888, son of John D. and Isabella (Allan) Wilson. Married Bertha E. Hambly, 1920, and has two daughters. Grandfather came from Scotland and settled at Elora, receiving a grant of land from the Government. Father in the

Foundry business at Shelburne, and Dundalk. Mr. Wilson learned the printing trade at Dundalk, with the Herald; worked with newspapers in Hespeler and Rodney; came west in 1910 and was with the Rosetown Eagle. Came to Wilkie, 1910, with the Press. Started the Kerrobert Citizen, Cut Knife Grinder, and was a partner for a year. Joined the C.E.F., 1916, 232nd Battalion (Col. Laurie), and was with the 15th Reserve Band at Bramshott; owing to a disability that precluded his going to France, discharged and returned to Canada, Jan., 1919. Worked with the Dundalk Herald; came to Wilkie, 1920, and purchased the plant of the Press, and has to-day one of the most up-to-date and best equipped offices in the Province. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Secretary of the Fire Brigade. Presbyterian. Independent. Address Wilkie.

WILLIAMS: J. K. R., merchant, Regina ~ general manager- of R. H. Williams & Sons. Born in Barrie, Ont., in 1897, son of R. H. and Mary Susan (Reid) Williams. Married Alexandra Harris McRae, and? has two sons

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and two daughters. Mr. Williams' family is a pioneer one of the Regina district, his father coming to the N.W.T. in 1882; engaged in the lumber and contracting business, afterwards entering into partnership with Alexander Shepperd in the mercantile business (the first Glasgow House). It was here that Mr. Williams acquired his experience that has stood him so well throughout the years, and it is due to his efficiency and executive ability that the R. H. Williams Store has become one of the largest and best appointed in the Canadian West. He is a member of the Board of? Trade of Regina; has taken a great interest in the Canadian Colonization Association and is one of its directors. Mr. Williams is a Liberal in politics and an Anglican in religion. He bears the reputation in Regina of being a useful and constructive citizen.

TOWNSHEND: Lieutenant Albert Frederick, deputy chief of police, Moose Jaw. Born at Norwich, England, Dec. 28th 1884, son of Robert Charles and Mary (Bolton) Townshend. Married Alice Teresa Warren, Oct., 2nd, 1912, and has three daughters. Educated in London (Bedford Court); Dr. Schraeder's Scientific Institute, Kiel, Germany. Was employed as a traveller by Adolf Frankau Co., of London. Came to Canada in 1902. Worked for the Canada General Electric Company at Hamilton, Ont. Came to Moose Jaw, 1908. Joined C.E.F., Nov. 19, 1915; proceeded overseas, 1916, 128th Battalion. When Battalion was broken up joined 5th Batt. in France, and served continuously until the end of the war. Was with the 5th in Germany. Wounded at Amiens, 9th August, 1918. Officers' training course; in command of Company "C," 5th Batt., Sept., 1918; "B" Company until the return to Canada. Resumed position on the police force. Member of the United Service Club. Member Masonic Order. Takes a keen interest in sport, and was prominent in athletics. Rowed with City of Hamilton Four. Captain of Football Club. Anglican. Address, Moose Jaw.

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STUART: Peter Alexander, Sheriff, Judicial District of Weyburn.? Born at Bowmanville, Ont., July 14th, 1864, a son of John and Katherine (Mathewson) Stuart. Married Grace Cameron, 1892, and has one, son and a daughter. Educated at the Goderich Public and High Schools. Sheriff Stuart taught school in early life in Colborne Township, Ont. Came west to North Dakota in 1885 and engaged in the mercantile business in Erie County for sixteen years. Came to Saskatchewan in 1891, and started farming homesteading and buying land, and this he farmed until 1920, when he was appointed bailiff, before the district was organized; appointed sheriff in 1916. Sheriff Stuart's son, Cameron Stuart, served overseas with the 5th Battalion and was wounded at Amiens. He had eight nephews with different Canadian units, all of whom lived to come home. Member of the Board- of the Presbyterian Church (five years). Has always taken a keen. interest in Boy Scout work and is president local Boy Scouts' Assn. Member Rotary Club. Presbyterian. Address, Court House, Weyburn:

SUGDEN: Lieutenant Oscar, editor Morse? News, Morse, Sask. Born at Uxbridge, Ont., 1887, son of Benjamin and Mary (Pickering) Sugden. Married Mary Morrison, 1919. Educated at the schools of Ontario county. English stock. Grandfather came to Canada from Lancashire; settled in Ontario county, where they were pioneer farmers. Mr. Sugden came west in 1912, to Wapella, and learned the printing business with Edward Zing of the Wapella Post. Left Wapella and went to British Columbia where he homesteaded on Shuswap Lake. Joined C.E.F. May, ]915, 54th Battalion (Revelstoke); overseas, France; Vimy Ridge, Somme; with this unit until May, 1917; :England. Returned to France, September, with 7th Battalion until Sept., 1918. Officers' training course. Commissioned as lieutenant; Armistice. Canada, February, 1919. Discharged. Purchased Morse Weekly

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News, Sept., 1921. Member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Associations. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Morse, Sask.

STEWART: Archibald Blythe, physician and surgeon. Born at Blythe, Ont., a son of the Reverend John Stewart and Mary Stewart. A bachelor.? Received public and high school education in Strathroy, Laura and Kincardine, Ont. Graduated from University of Manitoba, taking post-graduate courses at Toronto and in Europe. In 1889 was identified in the practice of his profession with the R.N.W.M.P., and the Indian Department at Duck Lake and Batoche. Took part in, the Riel Rebellion, and assisted in the capture of the Indian Chief Almighty Voice. Settled at Duck Lake in 1902, from where he subsequently moved to Rosthern. Was a member of the Medical Council of the North-west Territories for a number of year, and at one time president. Was engaged in special X-ray work in Winnipeg in 1913 and 1914. Resumed practice at Rosthern in 1914. Recreations, tennis, golf and curling. Member of the Masonic fraternity. Religion, Presbyterian; chairman of the Board of Managers. Address, Rosthern, Sask.

SELLER: Lemuel Arthur, LL.B., barrister and solicitor. Born at Charlottetown, P.E.I., Oct. 25th, 1875, son of Henry and Mary (Richards) Seller. Married Ada Ethel Fraser, 1909. Educated at Charlottetown Public School; Prince of Wales College; Dalhousie University. Yorkshire, England, stock. Grandfather, Thos. Seller, settled in P.E.I. in the early part of the nineteenth century. Father, born in 1834, was weighmaster at Charlottetown for many years. Mr. Seller graduated from Dalhousie in 1906; articled to Drysdale and McInnes (Hector McInnes, K.C., of Halifax). Called to the Nova Scotia bar, 1907. Came west that year and worked in the law office of S. R. Wright of

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Swan River. Admitted to the Saskatchewan bar in 1910. Came to Strasbourg and opened present practice. He is solicitor for the Royal and Union Banks. Member of the Council, 1911; Mayor, 1912. Served as mayor eight terms without defeat. Presented with a handsome gold watch by the citizens on his retirement. Member of the Saskatchewan and Dominion Bar Associations. Member of the Masonic Order. Methodist. Liberal. Address, Strasbourg.

SMITH: Vincent Reynolds, B.A., LL.B., barrister (McPhee Smith & Co.) Born at Amherst, N.S., 1890, son of Charles Reynolds and Mary (Gavin) Smith. Married Rita Fitzgerald in 1915, and has a son and a daughter. Educated at the Amherst Public and High School, St. Francis Xavier College, Dalhousie University. Comes of an old Maritime family; father a prominent K.C. of Amherst, N.S. Articled to his father, and admitted to the Nova Scotia bar, 1914. Came west and worked for the law firm of Cross, Jonah & Co. Yorkton 1917 and formed partnership with McPhee, Kyle, Wedderspoon & Smith. First Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Yorkton Lodge (4th degree knight). Solicitor for the Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank, Imperial Bank. Member of the Board of Trade. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, Yorkton.

STOCKAN : John George, barrister, solicitor (Gold, Stockan & Co.), Langham and Radisson. Born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, 1881, son of John and Janet (Linklater) Stockan. Married Orpha Minnie Hamilton 1915 and has one son and one daughter. Was educated lat George Watson's College, Edinburgh, and at Edinburgh University. Called to the Scottish bar, 1894 and engaged in law business in Edinburgh until 1912 when he came to Canada and formed his present partnership with W. J. Gold, Esq., of Radisson.? Member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Law Societies solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Royal

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Bank, rural municipality of Park, No. 375. Secretary of the School Board; clerk of Langham municipality. Past Master of Ispheming Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Royal Arch, Saskatoon. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Langham, Sask.

SECORD: Major John Christopher, barrister, Regina (Secord & Kennedy). Born at Tillsonburg, Ont., April 13th, 1878, son of John Secord, Q.C., and Ida Amelia Secord. Married Nellie E. Kerr, Aug. 7th, 1899, and has two sons and two daughters. Educated at Regina. Came to Regina in 1883. Admitted to the bar of Saskatchewan, 1906. Alderman city of Regina, 1912.? served in European war, 1916-18. In France with 50th Battalion. Member of the Masonic fraternity. An

Anglican. Served for some time on the Provincial Executive of the G.W.V.A. Has devoted some time to the organizations of the United Canadians, a society organized for the promotion of all things Canadian-art, literature-and the fusing of all Canadian-born, without respect of race or creed, the true philosophy of the movement being to stimulate communication of ideas by intermingling the human association and the precept and example formulating the basis of social life in aesthetic, commercial and utilitarian interests. The association contemplates being the depository of Canadian traditions in the interests of a great Canadian Commonwealth, and the creation of a contented people. Recreation, writer of songs and lyrics. Is a direct- descendant of Laura Secord, the heroine of the war of 18!2, well known in Canadian history. Address, Regina, Sask.

SOPER: Sydney George, editor Moose Mountain Star-Standard, Arcola. Born at Reading, in Berkshire, England, 1882, a son of Wm. Soper and Helen (Clowes) Soper. Married Clara Neale, 1908. Educated at Reading; apprenticed to Petheys Southern, printers, at Reading, During South African war worked in Wool-

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wich Arsenal on torpedo and explosive works. Came to Manitoba and worked at La Riviere; Imperial, Sask., in post office. Worked on Arcola Star, and founded the Kisby Standard, 1914; moved this plant to Arcola,? July, 1922, which he has enlarged and brought up to date (gasoline motor plant). Paper is newsy and covers the district. Good advertising medium. Mr. Sydney is a member of Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assn., Saskatchewan Press Assn., Arcola Business Club, Oddfellows Lodge, Church of England, and in politics is an Independent. Address, Arcola, Sask.

SUGDEN: Oswald; Mayor of Harris, 1923. Editor Harris Herald. Born at Uxbridge, Ontario county, 1882, son of Samuel and Mary (Gemmell) Sugden. Married Gertrude Proudlove 1908, and has two sons. Educated Guelph, Ont. Special course with I.C.S., in illustrated advertising and carpet designing. Family for many generations in the woollen business. Grandfather and father built the Stratford Woollen Mills. Was also in business in Hawkesville. Mayor Sugden was a partner with his father for some years, and was carpet designer for the Guelph Carpet Factory. Came west in spring of 1915; homesteaded north-east of Edmonton, proved and sold his land, was first postmaster of the office of, Sugden; farmed at Milden, north of Outlook; came to Harris 1918 and purchased the plant of the Herald from J. A. Ker.? Member of the Dominion and Saskatchewan Press Associations; member of the Council two years; sec.-treas. School Board; president of the local library; was instrumental in having it started in town. Junior Past Grand, LO.O.F~; member of the Orange Order; Black Knights, LO.F. Elected Mayor, 1922. Address, Harris, Sask.

WHILLANS: Reverend James W., pastor of Carmichael Church (Presbyterian), Regina. Born at Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, May 6th, 1880, son of Aaron and Margaret (Gray) Whillans. Married Olive Dry-

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den, of St. Agathe, Man. Educated at Kelso, Maryport, Cumberland; Edinburgh (New College) ; Manitoba University. Mr. Whillans comes from a Highland family who have lived in the border counties since -the Reformation. After leaving Edinburgh College, came to Canada in 1904. Missionary work for the Presbyterian Church Yorkton. British Columbia, 1906; Saskatoon, 1907.; graduated Manitoba College, 1910, and was ordained that year. Called and inducted into the charge, Balmoral, Man., remaining here five and a half years. Joined the C.E.F. in the autumn of 1915, at Winnipeg. (Y.M.C.A. work). Chaplain of the 78th Batt., and overseas, May, 1916; remained in England one year; service at Shorncliffe, 11th Reserve Batt.; Taplow Hospital; went to France and was attached to the 8th Batt., May 19th, 1917, until Oct., 1918. Attached to Royal Air Force, Army of Occupation. Returned to Winnipeg Feb., 1919; chaplain Sask. Mil. Hosp., Moose Jaw; called to Carmichael Presbyterian Church, Regina, Sept.,1919. His pastorate here has been very successful and he has been instrumental in having a splendid new edifice erected, costing $45,000, its memorial window to the fallen one of the most beautiful memorials in Western Canada. Mr. Whillans is a frequent contributor to periodicals and papers. His sermons have been broadcasted by radio; he was the originator of the first church service to be broadcasted in Canada. He is a lecturer of note and appears over the Chautauqua circuits. He is chaplain of the Sask. Aero Club, Cameron Highlanders Club; member of the Canadian Club. Member of Several Synod Committees, member of the Masonic Lodge. Recreations, curling and literary work. Address, The Manse, 2305 Halifax Street, Regina.

MAGNAN: The Reverend Josaphat, Oblate, Superior and President of the College, Gravelbourg. Born at St. Thomas, Joliette county, Quebec, Feb. 25th, 1882, son of Z. and Marie (Giroux) Magnan. Educated at

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St. Boniface College, University of Manitoba. For eight years Superior of the Juniorate of the Holy Family, St. Boniface, Man. President of the College of Gravelbourg since 1921.

MINER: Vernon U., barrister and solicitor Lloydminster. Born at Cobden, Ont., 1892, a son of Chester B. and Georgiana (Adams) Miner. Married Edna Caswell, a daughter of R. W. Caswell, an old-timer in Saskatoon. Educated at the public and high schools of Cobden; Saskatchewan University. An old Canadian family for many years settled in Grenville county. Father, C. 8. Miner, a general merchant at Cobden. Mr. Miner came to Manitoba in 1910 (Prudential Life Insurance Co.); Saskatoon, in the real estate business; was with the law firm of Acheson, Durie & Wakeling afterwards articled in law to B. M. Wakeling and started the study of law at the Saskatchewan University. Enlisted in the University Battalion (196th), 1916; Injured and subsequently discharged resumed studies. Graduated in 1919 (LL.B.) ; called to the bar 1921; practised in Saskatoon (Durie, Wakeling, Pearson & Miner). Came to Lloydminster, November, 1922, and opened present practice. Member of the Board of Trade; sec.-treas. Golf Club. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Lloydminster.

MERGENS: His Worship Mayor Joseph, Weyburn. Born at Shakopee, Minn., U.S.A., 1868, a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Arndt) Mergens. Married Cora B. Melvin, 1892, and has three sons and two daughters. Father came to Minnesota from Germany in the early fifties. After leaving school Mr. Mergens spent twelve years in the lumber business, as operator and agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Ry. Left that to engage in general mercantile business. Came to Saskatchewan as manager for the Canada Investment Company,. Ltd., 1902-07; lands, lumber and banking. Out of this company was born the Weyburn Security

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Bank, the only chartered purely Canadian Bank in Western Canada (twenty-four branches) ; headquarters at Weyburn. Mr. Mergens has served over ten years on the Weyburn School Board; was instrumental in forming the local Board of Trade, and an active member since its inception. Elected Mayor in 1920 and reelected by acclamation since. Vice-president and director, Weyburn Security Bank. Vice-president and manager, Canadian Investment Co. (twelve branches) ; also extensive dealer in land, farming twenty-eight quarter sections (tenant farmers). Member of the Rotary Club. Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. Member of the Golf Club. Liberal, Catholic. Seventeen years a Canadian citizen. Address;. Weyburn, Sask.

MOORE: William B., chemist, Melville (Combe & Moore). Born at Souris, Man., April 19th, 1888, son of Stewart and Margaret (Piercy) Moore. Married Lulu Eunice Boyd, in 1915, and has two daughters. Educated at Souris schools and Saskatchewan School of Pharmacy. After leaving school entered the drug trade with S. S. Smith, of Souris, and the late R. G. Combe, of Melville, with whom he formed a partnership in Melville after his graduation from the Saskatchewan School of Pharmacy in 1911. Lieutenant Combe proceeded overseas in 1914 and was killed in action.? Mr. Moore continues the business under the old :firm name. He has been :five years a member of the local School Board; member of the Town Council. Vice president Saskatchewan Pharmaceutical Association. Member of the Masonic Lodge; Knights of Pythias.? Member of the Union Church. Recreations, curling and golf. Address, Melville.

MACKAY: Murdoch Angus, M.D., physician and surgeon (MacKay & MacQueen), Tisdale. Born at Baddeck, N.S., 1879, son of John and Mary (MacLeod) MacKay. Married Elena Lindeberg, 1918, and has one

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daughter. Educated at Baddeck Academy and Queen's University. Scotch ancestry. . Great-grandfather, Captain Malcolm MacLeod, came to Nova Scotia in early part of the nineteenth century, a veteran of Waterloo. Dr. MacKay taught school in Nova Scotia and came west in 1901; taught school until graduation from Queen's in 1911; practised with Dr. J. V. Connell at Indian Head; came to Tisdale in 1911. Past Master of the Masonic Order; member of the Saskatchewan Medical Association member of the School Board. A coroner for Saskatchewan. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Tisdale, Sask.

MCCLELLAND: Robert James, barrister, solicitor, Herbert. Born at Emerson, Man. 1883, son of William and Elizabeth (Wright) McClelland. Married Ethel B. Smith, 1911, and has three sons and two daughters. Educated Emerson public and high schools. Father came to Canada from Enniskillen, Ireland, and settled near London, Ont. Served in the Fenian Raid, 1867. Came west with the Wolseley Expedition, and after the Rebellion was given a grant of land near Emerson, Man. Mr. McClelland taught school for some years in Manitoba and was afterwards articled in law to H. A. Robson, afterwards Judge Robson; now counsel for the Union Bank. Called to the Manitoba bar, June, , 1911; Saskatchewan bar, Sept., 1911. Located at Herbert, where he enjoys a large practice. Served on the Town Council for several years. Mayor, 1920; chairman of the Public School Board. Solicitor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce. President of the Board of Trade. Solicitor for the rural municipality of Coulee. Member of the Masonic Order; Past Noble Grand of the I.O.O.F. Anglican. Conservative. Recreations, golf and curling. Address, Herbert.

MacAUGHEY: Colonel John, O.B.E., barrister. Born Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland, 11th May, 1887, a son of Alexander and Sarah (McCullough) MacAughey.

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Married Jean Hunter, 1904, and has one son and two daughters. Educated at Beith Academy, Spiers College and Glasgow University, 1899-1902.? Highland yeoman stack. Co1. MacAughey was articled to Love & Williamson, Beith; Glasgow University Law Course qualified as a solicitor, 1903; Worked with the law firm of J. & J. Stewart, Glasgow. Came to Canada, 19i0; , entered the law firm of Barland & McIntyre, of which he became a partner in 1912. Joined C.E.F., Aug., 1914; 11th Battalion; overseas as captain (staff); deputy asst. adj. gen.; assistant military secretary,? headquarters, Overseas Canadian Military Forces . France, with. 1st Battalion, company commander. Continuous service ; Germany army of Occupation (three times mentioned in despatches). Appointed military sub-governor, 1st Canadian Infantry Area, for the administration of civil and military justice; recalled by General Embury to G.H.Q. (staff captain); deputy assistant adj. gen. until Aug., 1919. Returned to Canada; discharged, Sept., 1919. Resumed practice. Organized and commanded 12th Bde. Machine Gun Corps Member Kiwanis Club. Member and ex-vice-pres: G.W.V.A.; member of Provincial Executive, G.W.V.A. . Member of the Elks, and Masonic Lodge. An elder in the Presbyterian Church. Liberal. Address, Saskatoon, Sask.

McCONNELL: Howard, B.A., LL.B., barrister. Mayor of Saskatoon (McConnell & McConnell). Born at Springbrook, Hastings County, Ont., Jan. 27th, 1886, son of John Alexander and Mary Frances (Anderson) McConnell. Educated Springbrook public school Madoc Collegiate, University of Saskatchewan. Mr. McConnell's family a pioneer one in Hastings county, his ancestors coming to Canada from Scotland. His worship taught school in early life. Coming west 1907 entered University, 1907; graduated, 1915. Articled in law to E. J. Hearn, K.C., now Judge Hearn of Kitchener, Ont. He attended Osgoode. Hall, 1912.

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Called to Sask. bar, 1916; opening practice in partnership With his brother, Douglass McConnell. Alderman of the city of Saskatoon 1920-21; re-elected by acclamation, 1923; a member of the University Senate.? A Methodist.

MCCULLOCH: Thomas Hugh Breese, editor and publisher, Weyburn Review. Born Chatsworth, Ont., March 29th, 1889, son of Dr. Thomas and Martha Ann (Breese) McCulloch. Married Mable Irene Adams of Stratford, Ont., 1911. Three daughters. After leaving school worked in the retail mercantile business at Chatsworth; learned printing business on Chatsworth News purchased this paper and published it for a number of years; also connected with the Owen Sound Times. Was engaged in journalistic work for Toronto papers. Came west in 1922 to Weyburn, purchasing the plan of the Weyburn Review. His paper was awarded first prize as the best all-home-print paper in the Dominion of Canada at the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assn. Convention at Ottawa, 1922. Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Assn.; member and on the Executive Western Selected Town Weeklies; member Sask. Press Assn. Member Masonic; Lodge, RA.M.; Preceptory and Shrine. Rotarian. Presbyterian. Independent. Recreations, motoring and golf. Address, Weyburn, Sask.

MCCURDY: John, machinist, Moosomin. One of its real pioneers. Born at Cobourg, Ont., a son of. Alexander McCurdy. Married Martha Pillswith in 1870, and has four sons and two daughters. His son Victor McCurdy, is at present Mayor of Moosomin. Educated at Port Hope, Mr. McCurdy came to Moosomin in its very early days, and was Mayor six terms; on the School Board for a number of years. Is a member of the Canadian Club, I.O.O.F., and a staunch worker in the Baptist Church. Address, Moosomin.

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McRAE: Roderick, manager R G. Dun and. Co., Saskatoon. Born at Avonmore, Ont., 1887, a son of Alex F. and Annie (Robertson) McRae. Married Maude Mitchell, December, 1909, and has one son and two daughters. Scotch ancestry. Father came from Rosshire, Scotland. Pioneers of Stormont county. After leaving Business College Mr. McRae worked with the C.P.R (Montreal). Joined R G. Dun and Co. at that city, 1904, and came west, 1906, as travelling reporter for the company in that Province. Later, assistant manager; Saskatoon, as manager, 1911; continuously until the present. Member of the Rotary Club. Member of the Board of Trade. Member of the Saskatoon Golf Club; Saskatoon Club. He is a member of the A.F. and A.M., Scottish Rite. An Oddfellow. Presbyterian, and in politics a Liberal. Address, 1036 Aird St:, Saskatoon.

McEWEN: James, Sheriff Judicial District of Arcola. Born at Smith Falls, Ont., 1867, a son of Peter and Jessie (Abercrombie) McEwen. Married Marion Edith Bush and has one son and a daughter. Educated at the Smith's Falls schools. Sheriff McEwen's family came from Scotland and settled in: Lanark county, Ont., where they farmed for many years. Sheriff McEwen came west in 1895, to Carlyle (homesteaded), moving to Arcola in 1900, and engaged in the lumber business. Appointed sheriff in 1910. Registrar; clerk of the court, 1918; member, of the Town Council for many years ; member of the School Board. member of the Saskatchewan Sheriffs' Association. Member of the Golf Club. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Address, Court House, Arcola.

LAIRD: Captain Archibald Forbes, M.C. (Military Cross) . Born at Blenheim, Ont., 1890, son of Archibald and Anna (Forbes) Laird. Married Sarah Robinson, 1919. Education at Blenheim Public School,? High School, Western University, London. Scotch

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ancestry. Family came from Edinburgh. Mother's people of the Highland Clan Forbes. Grandfather settled in Kent county, Ont., 1830. Dr. Laird taught school in Saskatchewan, 1907-08. Graduated from Western University, 1913; Buffalo, N.Y., German Hospital, 1913-14. Joined C.E.F., Feb., 1915, 7th C.M.R., London, Canada. Transferred to C.A.M.C. Overseas, , October, 1915; transferred to R.A.M.C. France, in December. Fifth South Lancashire Battalion, 55th division; continuous service until Dec., 1917. Mentioned in despatches on the Somme; awarded Military Cross at Paschendaele; invalided to Canada, 1917; Medical Board, London, discharged. Post-graduate work at Chicago; Winnipeg General Hospital eight months; post-grad. work with Dr. Mayo's Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Joined Yorkton Clinic, Nov. 1st; specialist in eye, ear, nose and throat. Member of the Rotary Club. Curling Club. Address, Yorkton Clinic.

LE BOURVEAU : Henry Carlton, publisher Indian Head News. Born Cookshire, Que., 1879, a son of Stewart C. and Harriet (Alger) Le Bourveau. Married Julia Pearl Price in 1909. Educated Cookshire and Coaticook schools. Comes of Huguenot stock; family settling in England after St. Bartholomew Massacre. Father came to Canada, settling in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Mr. Le Bourveau has been in the? printing business since fourteen years of age; learned his trade with the Coaticooke Observer, Sherbrooke Daily Record (twelve years). Came west to Saskatchewan in 1912; purchased Review plant at Indian Head, 1912, changing name to Indian Head News. This paper is the survivor of many papers printed in that town. Col. Peter McAra was a former editor here; Nicholas Flood Davin and Proctor Bros. moved initial plan from Qu' Appelle, where a paper had been established as early as 1884. Member of the Dominion, and Saskatchewan Press Assn. In politics, Independent. Anglican. Member Oddfellow Lodge. Address,

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LOUTH: H. N., manager Hudson's Bay Co., Yorkton; president Board of Trade.? Born Lincolnshire county, Engla11d, 1868, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Louth. Married Evelyn Harrington, of London, England, 1891. Educated Lincolnshire Public School and Grammar School Lincoln city. Comes of old Lincolnshire family. Yeoman stock. Apprenticed in early life to the dry goods business, employed by Whiteley, "The Universal Provider," Westbourne Grove, London. Came to Canada, 1891, and entered the service of the Hudson's Bay Co.; thirty-two years continuous service. European buyer for several years. Came to Yorkton in 1914. Vice-president Board of Trade, 1922; president, 1923. Member of the High School Board. Member Canadian Club. Member Masonic Lodge, Royal. Arch Chapter; I.O.O.F. An Anglican. Liberal. Recreation, golf.? Address, care of Hudson's Bay Co., Yorkton, Sask.

L?AMI: Cecil John, Doctor of Chiropractic, Saskatoon. Born Wexford, Ireland, 1891, son of Frederick, George and Lily (Campbell) L?ami. Married Elsie Winnifred Bate (who was born in Saskatoon). Educated Oomand School; Dublin, Rathmines College, Dublin and the National School of Chiropractic, Chicago Comes of Huguenot stock. Family came to Ireland from France over three hundred years ago, at the time of the St. Bartholomew Massacre. Mother's people Argyle Campbell, Scotch Highland stock. Dr. L?Ami came to Canada 1907, with father and family, and homesteaded near Biggar ; farmed for several years; graduated from National School autumn of 1914; post-graduate, 1916, 1918. Enjoys one of the largest practices in Saskatchewan. He is secretary treasurer Saskatchewan Chiropractors. Member of the Auto Club; City Golf Club; Oddfellow. Member of the Knights of Pythias; an Anglican, and in politics , an Independent. Recreations, golf, motoring and tennis. Address, Saskatoon.

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LONG : Cecil Mark, Mayor of Morse (real estate and insurance broker). The Morse Realty Company. Born Davenport, Iowa, Jan. 21st. 1881, son of Lewis E. and Margaret J. Long. Married Ada Albert Bowers, Nov. 21st, 1914; has two sons and a daughter. Educated at Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Long was secretary to the Fuel Agent of the Illinois Central Railroad, Chicago; secretary to the Superintendent of the Associated Press, 1904-05 commercial traveller International Cutlery ,

Co., North-western States and Canada. Homesteaded land in the Morse District and finally entered real estate and insurance business in Morse, 1911. Member Morse Town Council one year; Reeve of the rural municipality of Morse two years by acclamation; mayor of the Town of Morse, 1921-22, by acclamation.? Secretary various clubs and associations. Protestant. Address, Box 391, Morse, Sask.

LANCASTER: Samuel Charles, editor and publisher, Melfort Journal. Born at Hewstead, parish of St. Johns, London, England, 1880, son of Samuel Charles and Sarah (Glover) Lancaster. Married Florence Leadbeater, 1902, and has four sons. Was educated at the Hampstead schools. Apprenticed to the printing business with Huggins & Wells, commercial printers, of Kentish Town, London. Enlisted in the South African war with 2nd Battalion, 7th Royal Fusiliers (Queen's medal and three bars).? Was with the City Press of London; Wymans' King's Printers, Reading. Came to Canada and worked on the Prince Albert Advocate. Moved it to Melfort. Purchased the plant 1912. This paper is to-day one of the brightest weeklies in the north country. Has most up-to-date and modern machinery; linotype,? electric power, homeprint. with a large and growing circulation. Covers the district and is a splendid medium of advertising. Published in the Conservative interest. Mr. Lancaster is a member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Member of the Melfort School Board; member of the

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Town Council for three years; member of the. High School Board; member of the Board of Trade; War Veterans is lieutenant of the local cadets. Is on the reserve of the Canadian Militia as lieutenant. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Anglican and Conservative. Address, Melfort.

SAICH: Captain Alexander J., D.D.S., Quill Lake. Born at Shoebury, Essex, England, 1885, son of James and Susan Ann (McKay) Saich. Married Alma Thom, 1912 and has one daughter. Educated Braemar College, Essex, Dental College, University of Saskatchewan. Served apprenticeship at sea, White Star Line. Came to Canada in 1904. Farmed in Manitoba. Foreman with Yorkton Enterprise. Edited the Wadena Herald. Graduated from Saskatchewan, University, 1919. Opened practice at Quill Lake. Joined the C.E.F., 1915 (C.A.D.C.) Attached to Tuxedo Hospital, Winnipeg.. (Rose from private in the ranks to captain.) His work in research specially commented on by Professor W. E. Cummer, D.D.S., of Toronto University. See Oral Health, organ of the dental profession. Served latterly on headquarters staff. Member of the Saskatchewan Dental Association. Master of the Masonic Lodge; A.F. and A.M., No. 169.; Past Noble Grand, I.O.O.F. Ex-member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Has travelled extensively in Australia, U.S.A., and other countries. Ex-member of the Wadena Council. Organized Lakeside municipality. Dental officer for work in schools (18 schools, first of its kind in Western Canada). Mrs. Saich is Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge, and a Grand Officer of the Eastern Star. Address, Quill Lake.

STEWART: Wm. W., editor and publisher, Assiniboia Times. Born at Morrisburg, Ont., 1884, Son of Thomas and Helen (Saddlemiere) Stewart. Married Grace Waugh, 1915, and has one son. Educated at the Morrisburg schools. Apprenticed to printing trade with

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Morrisburg Herald;; worked on Niagara Falls Record, Iroquois News. Came west in 1909; worked on papers at Carman, Man., Weyburn and Portage la Prairie. Came to Assiniboia and started Times in 1912; driving the printing plant from Viceroy. Has developed it and built it up until to-day it is one of the best-equipped country plants in the Province. (Linotype and gasoline and motor power). Mr. Stewart is a Past Master of St. .John Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Past Grand of the local I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. Recreation, curling. Address,' The Times,' Assiniboia, Sask.

SMITH: Andrew Robertson, barrister and. solicitor, Unity. Born at Kilmarnock, Scotland, 1881, son of Alexander and Agnes (Robertson) Smith. Married Mabel Meade, 1921. Educated at the Kilmarnock Academy, Glasgow University. Qualified in law, 1902. Apprenticed to James A. Sturrock & Company, Kilmarnock; afterwards with Montcrief, Barr, Patterson & Company of Glasgow; Practised in Glasgow, 1907-11. Came to Canada (Saskatoon); formed partnership McIntyre, Smith & Gilchrist. Practised in Scott, Sask., 1913; Unity, 1916.? Member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Bar Associations. Solicitor for the town of Unity, Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank; rural 'municipality of Round Valley, Canada Bonded Attorney. Member of the Quarterly Board of the Church Past Master Unity Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Past Grand, of the I.O.O.F. Chairman of the School Board. Liberal.? Recreations, golf, curling and tennis. Address, Unity.

SHERWOOD: Adiel Williams, lumber and builders supplies. Born at Brockville, Ont., 1862, a son of William and Sarah (Pawson) Sherwood, Educated at Brockville Public and High Schools. Came west in 1883; located at Indian Head and was attached to "The Bell Farm," for twelve years; latterly superintendent; afterwards, was implement agent in Indian Head for several years for A. Harris, Son & 00., the firm that

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gave birth to the present Massey-Harris 00. Opened present business, which he has carried on through the years. The Bell Farm consisted of 64,000 acres and had over 7,O0O in crop. Mr. Sherwood is a member of the Masonic fraternity. An Anglican. Conservative. Takes a keen interest in sport and has been a well known polo player for years. This is his principal recreation, with golf and riding. Address, Indian. Head. Saskatchewan.

STEPHENSON: Walter Attwood, jeweler; Mayor of Kindersley (1922-23). Born, Renfrew, Ont., a son of Henry and Hannah (Soper) Stephenson. Married Edna Grigg, of London, England, 1905, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Renfrew Public. and High Schools. English stock. Father came to Canada in the early fifties and settled at Renfrew, where he engaged in the furniture business. Mayor Stephenson learned the jewellery business in Renfrew and came west in 1899; Boissevain, Man. Indian Head, Sask.; and Victoria, B.O., and Winnipeg. Came to Kindersley, 1910, and opened present business. One of the first; business places in the pioneer days of the town. He is a member of the Board of Trade member of the Council for many years, where his devotion to the civic welfare of the town was rewarded by elevation to the Mayor's chair. He was one of the first members of the local School Board; a life member of the Agricultural Society; a. Mason. Presbyterian. Oddfellow. In politics, an. Independent. Recreations curling, hunting and golf. Address, Kindersley.

SCOTT: Charles Andrew, barrister and solicitor. Born at Morden, Man., 1891, son of Stewart and Anne (McIntyre) Scott. Educated at the Morden Schools Public and High. Scotch descent. Father came to Canada from Hawick in the border district. Settled near London, Ont., and farmed. Came west in 1885 mercantile business at Morden, Man. Mr. Scott was

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articled to Arthur Moxon, now Dean Moxon of the Saskatchewan Law School; called to the bar, December, 1919. Joined C.E.F;, Oct., 1914, 28th Battalion. France, September, 1915; Ypres, Kemmell, Hooge; captured by the Germans and was a prisoner of war for two years and five months (Coblentz). Released, November, 1918. England, December. Canada, May, 1919. Final law examination. Came to Biggar, January. 1922. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Address, Biggar.

ROBINSON: Arthur William, registrar, Land Registration District of Humboldt. Born at Wroxeter, Ont., 1879, son of William M. and Mary A. (Muckle) Robinson. Married Georgia Howe, 1911, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at the Wroxeter and Harriston schools. Family came to Canada from Ireland and settled in Simcoe county; father a merchant and postmaster of Wroxeter. Mr. Robinson taught school in early life in Ontario. Came west in 1905 and taught school at Regina. Appointed Deputy Registrar at Battleford and was in that office five years. Joined C.E.F. (O.A.M.C.), Canadian Stationary Hospital No. 8 (Col. Munroe) ; Cammeres, Charmes, Dunkirk. Discharged, May 31st, 1919. Appointed to present position in July. President G.W.V.A., 1923. Member of the School Board of Humboldt. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M. Anglican. Liberal. Recreations, curling, football, golf.? Address, Land Titles Office, Humboldt.

RODMAN: C. T., barrister. Born Grey Co., near Markdale, 1885, son of Thomas and Caroline (Taylor) Rodman. Is married and has a son and daughter. Educated Victoria county schools and Lindsay Collegiate. Grandfather, George Rodman, came to Canada from England; settled in Victoria county, a pioneer farmer. Father farmed in Grey and Victoria counties. Mr. Rodman taught school in early life in Ontario and

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Saskatchewan. Came west permanently in 1907. Articled in law to G. H. Barr, K.C., in 1908. Called to Sask. bar, 1913. Came to Biggar and established present practice. Solicitor for the Bank of Commerce, rural municipality of Biggar; chairman of School Board; ex-member Town Council; member Saskatchewan Law Association. A Mason. Liberal. Methodist. Address, Biggar, Sask.

RUTHERFORD: H. A., barrister (MacKinnon, Rutherford, Taylor & Malone). Born at Burford, Ont., August 2nd, 1888, son of Thomas and Jane (Bloodsworth) Rutherford. Married Miss Beatrice Glirie, of Arthur, Ont., July, 1914, and has three daughters. Comes of Scottish ancestry. Mother's people came to America in the early colony days of Massachusetts. Mr. Rutherford was educated at Brantford Public and High Schools and Toronto University. Came west in 1911 and was articled in law to Allan, Gordon & Gordon, of Regina. Wetmore Hall. Graduated and called to the bar, 1916; entered the firm of Embury, Scott, MacKinnon & Rutherford. This firm taking over the legal business of A. W. Rutledge, of Davidson, Mr. Rutherford went to Davidson in charge of the firm's business at that point. In 1920 the new firm of MacKinnon,? Rutherford, Taylor & Malone was formed, and Mr. Rutherford returned to Regina, where he has remained ever since. Mr. Rutherford is an enthusiastic motorist, a golfer and a member of the Masonic fraternity. Address, Regina, Sask.

ROCHE: Michael James, Collector of Customs and Excise, Estevan. Inspector of Immigration. Born at Clapham, England, 1887, son of James and Julia Roche. Educated at Clapham and Highgate. Came to Canada, 1905, to Estevan; farmed the first year; worked in hotel and at the brick-making business; coal mines, hardware business, Canadian Pacific Railway and Dominion Express. Rose to be chief clerk in twelve months. At the solicitation of local citizens entered

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the customs service as clerk, rising to the position of sub-collector in one month. Joined C.E.F., 1916 (officers' class), Winnipeg, and won certificate as lieutenant. Joined 12th Fld. Ambulance in the ranks; France, 1916 (August). Saw service at Ypres, Somme, Vimy Ridge and Paschendaele. "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, Valenciennes, Mons. Returned to Canada, June, 1919. Resumed duties in Customs Service on the reserve list (captain), 5th South Sask. Battalion. President of the Tennis Club. Roman Catholic. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Recreation, curling. Address, Custom House, Estevan, Saskatchewan.

REID: Norman Graham, B.A., principal of the Lanigan School. Born at Green Hill, Pictou county, N.S., 1890, son of James Anthony and Margaret (Smith) Reid. Married Gladys Hunt, of Queen's county, Nova Scotia, 1921, and has one son. Educated at, Pictou Academy, Dalhousie University. Scotch ancestry. Great-grandfather, Wm. Smith, came to the U.S.A., 1753; moved to Canada and the family have been in the Pictou county since 1776. The original homestead still in the possession of the family. Mr. Reid came west and taught school at Carnduff and is now principal of the Lanigan Public and High School. Joined the C.E.F., January, 1916; attached 2nd Cyclists, 77th Battalion; overseas in November; France, February, 1917; 2nd Motor Machine Brigade, Lens and Arras front, Hill 70, "Last Hundred Days," Amiens, Arras, Droquort Queant, Canal du Nord (wounded) ; hospital at Le Treport; rejoined unit, Oct. 25th; was with German Army of Occupation. Discharged, May, 1919, Lanigan. Principal of school, August, 1919. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Lanigan.

REYNOLDS: Arthur John, manager, Bank of Commerce, Prince Albert. President Associated Boards of Trade of Saskatchewan, 1923. Born in Sligo, Ireland,

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1883 son of William Percival and Marcella (Milloy) Reynolds. Married Rose Monica Sills, 1910, and has two sons and three daughters. Educated at St. Thomas. Separate and High Schools; entered service of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1902, at London. Came west, manager at Lashburn, Vermillion, Prince Albert, 1909. Vice-president Prince Albert Board of Trade "for two years. President Clearing House. Assn. of Prince Albert. President Associated Boards of Trade for Saskatchewan. Chairman Separate School Board; president Prince Albert Motor League, vice-president Choral Society; Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus. Keewatin Club, Golf Club, Curling Club. Address, 21st ,St. W., Prince Albert.

RAWLINSON: Phillip James, merchant, Mossbank. Born in Herefordshire county, England, 1887, son of William and Elizabeth (Benallick) Rawlinson.? Married Edith M. Williams, 1920, of Glanmorganshlre in Wales. Mr. Rawlinson was educated at Guernsey, Channel Islands. Apprenticed to J. T. Laine, hardware Guernsey. Came to Canada, 1907 (Toronto) ; Guelph, Ont. (1907-10).; MacMillan Bros. Came to Saskatchewan, 1910, and worked with J.F. Cairns, Saskatoon. Travelled on the road for Merrick Anderson Co. (1911-14); Western Hardware Company branches at Loreburn, Mossbank and Scotsguard. Opened and managed these in 1914. Joined C.E.F., October 1915 128th Battalion, Moose Jaw. Overseas, 1916 France. Transferred to 5th Machine Company. Wounded at Paschendaele; invalided to Boulogne, Canada July 1918. Resumed position and took over the' business in 1920. Mrs. Rawlinson, who was a trained nurse, joined Queen Alexandra Imperial Nurses and served at Gallipoli, Malta and throughout the war in Belgium and France. Mentioned in despatches twice. Mr. Rawlinson has always taken a keen interest in civic affairs and was a member of the School Board, 1914.? Elected while overseas, Jan., 1919 ; ac-

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clamation in 1920-21-22. Warden of the Anglican Church. Scoutmaster local Scouts. Sec.-treas. School Board. President Dramatic Society. Anglican. Conservative. Address, Mossbank.

Ross: Thomas George, Assiniboia. Born at Collingwood, Ont., 1885, a son of Thomas and Mary (McCall) Ross. Married Therza C. Greiner, of Spring Valley, Minn., 19l7, and has one son. Educated at the Morris, Minn., schools. Born on a farm in Ontario, and farmed for some years in Minn. Came to Moosomin, 1902. Mr. Ross farmed and was a grain-buyer at Moosomin and Red Jacket. Came to Weyburn, Sask., 1911, and was a travelling salesman for the International Harvester Co. Entered the implement business at Viceroy, Sask. Organized and was first Overseer of that village; first president of its Board of Trade. Came to Assiniboia, 1912, engaged in the implement business, opening his present furniture and embalming business, which is one of the finest-equipped institutions west of Winnipeg. Mr. Ross has served on the Town Council for four years; a member of the Board of Trade since its inception; was sub-agent for Dominion Lands during the war. Member of the Curling Club; member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Oddfellow. Conservative. Methodist.? Address, Assiniboia, Sask.

PATTERSON: Thomas Erskine, D.C., B.Sc., Doctor of Chiropractic, Saskatoon. Born at Hamilton, 1884, son of John and Sarah (Wye) Patterson. Married Hortense Duval, 1907, and has four sons and a daughter.? Educated at the Hamilton Public and High Schools, Palmer School and the Universal College, Chiropractic, Davenport, Ia. Scotch ancestry. Family from Roxburghshire, Scotland. Pioneers of Wentworth county. Dr. Patterson graduated from the Palmer School in 1912, and holds the degree of B.Sc. from the Universal College. On the opening of the Can-

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adian Chiropractic College at Hamilton. Dr. Patterson became vice-president and instructor in technique. Practised in Hamilton, 1914-15; Elbow, Saskatchewan. Visited San Antonio, Texas, 1915-18; Humboldt, 1917-20; Summerside, P.E.I., 1920-22; returned to Saskatchewan, 1922. Enjoys a large and growing practice in Saskatoon and the surrounding neighbourhood; is frequently called to outside points on special work. Member of the Saskatchewan Chiropractors Society. Member of the I.O.O.F., Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, 5 and 6 Central Chambers, Saskatoon.

PARSONS: William Rufus, B.A., LL.B., barrister. Born Halifax Nova Scotia, April 9th, 1873, son of Jonathan and Eleanor (Cutten) Parsons. Married Lily Nichols in 1899. Educated at Halifax Public and High Schools, Acadia College; Dalhousie University. Comes of United Empire Loyalist stock. Family settled in Nova Scotia after the American Revolution. Settled at Liverpool. Mr. Parsons was articled in law, to Mr. Harris, afterwards Chief Justice Harris, and to Henry Cahan, K.C. Called to the bar, 1898; came west and opened practice at Yorkton, where he has practised continuously. Solicitor for the town of Yorkton for many years. Past president of the Canadian Club. A Mason. Baptist. Liberal. Address, Yorkton, Sask.

PAYNE: Major the Reverend Alfred Beauchamp, rector of Shaunavon. Born at Cowbridge, Glanmorganshire Wales Sept. 17th, 1882, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Mary (Stockwood) Payne. Married Marion Frances Moore (daughter of the Reverend William Moore, Rector of Lyndhurst, Ont.) and has two sons. Educated at the Cowbridge Grammar School, Smyth Naval College, St. Johns College, Winnipeg; Manitoba University. Came to Canada, 1900; farmed at Rosser; entered St. Johns College, 1902; graduated 1908 and was appointed curate of Moose Jaw.? Curate of St.

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Johns under Archdeacon Wells Johnson, in charge of? Mission South Hill. Priested in 1909 and given charge of the mission, which afterwards became the parish of St. Michael and All Angels, the parish becoming self supporting. After three years was made rector. Appointed chaplain 60th Rifles, 1913. Volunteered for active service with this Battalion in 1914 and proceeded overseas. Appointed chaplain 11th Battalion at Valcartier; when the battalion was broken up at Salisbury Plains was appointed chaplain of No.1, C.C.S., with which unit he served until his return to Canada. Appointed rector of Indian Head, May, 1916; appointed rector of Shaunavon, 1923. First president G.W.V.A. (Indian Head) ; second vice-president Provincial Command, G.W.V.A.; member of the Provincial Executive, G.W,.V.A.. Member of the Masonic Order. Chaplain 16th Light Horse (Sask.) Member, of the Executive, Diocese of Qu' Appelle. Member of the Council, St. Chad's College. Recreations, curling and golf. Address, the Rectory, Shaunavon.

PERRY: Norman, postmaster, Canora, Sask. Born in Devonshire; England, 1887, son of George and Jeanette (Burnard) Perry. Educated at Meton Abbott, and Tavistock Schools. Comes of old Saxon family, dating back many hundred of years in Devonshire. The family have occupied the same farm for over 800 years. Father came to Canada in 1905, to Port Hope, Ont. Mr. Perry came west to Brandon, Man., and farmed for a year. 1906, at Grandview, Man., in the lumbering business. Came to Canora, 1907., Homesteaded and farmed. Joined the O.E.F., 1916, 214th Battalion. September, invalided to England. Canada, April, 1918 (Davisville Orthopedic Hospital): discharged, February, 1919. Clerk in municipal office, Canora. Appointed postmaster, Nov., 1919. Member of the Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M.; Royal ,Arch.; I.O.O.F.; C. of F. Member of the Curling Club.? Address, Canora, Sask.

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PENNINGTON: Walter, chemist, Moosomin (Pennington & Son). Born at Bury, near Manchester, England, son of Thomas and Annie Elizabeth Pennington.? Married Estella May Neff, daughter of the Hon. G. R. Neff, of the old N.W.T. Council (1896), and has four sons and two daughters. Educated at Bury, England. Came to Canada in 1887, to Winnipeg, coming to Moosomin in 1889, where he engaged in the drug business with F. T. Carman. On the death of Mr. Carman, in 1891, Mr. Pennington assumed control of the business, which, he has continued ever since. Has been a member of the School Board for over twenty years; in 1923 was chairman of the Collegiate Board. Member of the Pharmaceutical Board of Saskatchewan since its inception; has always taken a keen interest in civic matters pertaining to the town's welfare. Methodist. Conservative. Address, Moosomin, Sask.

WASHINGTON: Major F. C., Weyburn, (Beischel & Washington) . Born at Winnipeg, Man., Jan. 18th, 1880, son of F. J. and Mary (Stewart) Washington. Married Ethel Meiklejohn (deceased) ; has one adopted daughter. Educated at the Winnipeg schools. After leaving school engaged in farming-south of Weyburn. Settled permanently in Weyburn, 1904. Joined the , Canadian Militia in 1910, in the 20th Border Horse, D Squadron. Commanded this unit at the outbreak of the war. Joined C.E.F., Jan., 1915; was recruiting officer command of B Squadron. On Squadron being broken up, in realigning of, the 10th, took balance of unit, overseas to Shorncliffe; took over command Fort Garry Horse (reserve); second in command of 2nd Reserve, Brigade Cavalry, Shorncliffe, with the R.C.D. in the line, 1916. Agricultural officer Canadian Corps. France for a year and a half. Returned to Canada, August, 1919; opened partnership with J. Beischel. Ex-member of the School Board. Supt. of Knox Sunday School. Member of the Rifle Club. Liberal. Presbyterian. Address, Weyburn.

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WYLDMAN: Alfred, editor and publisher Lake Johnson Star, Mossbank. Born at Portage Du Fort, Que., Pontiac county, 1872, son of Alfred and Florence Louise (Campbell) Wyldman. Married Margaret Emily Wilson, 1896, and has one son. Educated at Portage Du Fort. Comes of English stock on father's

side (Bedford). Mother's people from Argyleshire, Scotland. Father settled in Pontiac county, 1868. Mr. Wyldman worked in the lumbering and railroad business during his youth. Learned the printing business with the Pontiac Advance. Came west to Manitoba in 1896, and farmed for two years at Virden. Manager of the Virden Advance for two years purchased plant at Griswold in 1899; ran the Ledger until 1906; moved to Swan River and published the Swan River Gimlet for two years; Kenora, Sask., foreman for the Rat Portage Lumbering Co. Ran the Kenora Miner and News for four years. Lumbering for D. L. Mather, Mgr. yards at Osaquan, Ont. Kenora, 1914, Maple Leaf Milling Co. until June, 1917. Came to Saskatchewan and managed the Advertiser at Expanse.? Purchased it and moved plant to Mossbank. Established The Star and has modern and up-to-date machinery. Member of the Expanse Village Council. Takes a keen, interest in sports, in promoting healthy rivalry among school children. Is a musician of local note and lover of good music. Anglican. Liberal. Address, Mossbank, Sask.

WYNN: Samuel N., editor and managing director Yorkton Enterprise. Born Palmerston, Ont., 1885, so~ of Isaac and Annie (Young) Wynn. Married Alice Gibson, of Toronto, 1907, and has three daughters. Mr. Wynn's family a pioneer one of the Ottawa district. He was educated in the Toronto schools and learned the printing business with West Toronto Tribune remaining there five years. Came to Yorkton 1905 and appointed editor the following year. The Enterprise is the pioneer paper of Yorkton, is the leading journal

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of North-eastern Saskatchewan; linotype, duplex press and all facilities ~ for a daily paper. Mr. Wynn is president Saskatchewan Press Assn.; director for Saskatchewan Canadian Newspaper Assn.; member Canadian and Rotary Golf Clubs. Was member Town Council for six years; Deputy Mayor two years; member of the Board of Trade. A Mason. Anglican; and in politics, an independent.

WYLIE: His Honor Judge Edmund Richard, B.A., K.C., Judge of the Judicial Dist. of Estevan. Born county of Durham, Ont., Dec. 12th, 1873; a son of John and Elizabeth Wylie, one of the pioneer lawyers of the West. Married Hannah Florence Whittam, 1905, and has one daughter. Lindsay Collegiate; Normal School, Moosomin Wesley College, Winnipeg; Manitoba University. Like so many of the western professional men, his Honour taught school before or during his college course, and was principal of the Oxbow School and others in vicinity. Articled in law to J. T. Brown, K.C., now his Honour Judge Brown. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, 1903, and entered into partnership with J. T. Brown, afterwards Brown, Wylie & Mundle, later Brown, Wylie, Mundle & Proctor, 1911-1914. Appointed District Court Judge, 1914. Was solicitor for the town of Moosomin, 1907-1914. Chairman Board of Trustees, Moosomin Collegiate, 1911-1914. Member Executive Patriotic Fund, 1914-1920; Chairman. Estevan Branch Navy League, 19191920. Member Board of Governors, Regina College; member Board of Directors, Wesley College. Member Canadian Club. A Mason. Methodist. Recreations, curling; tennis, golf and motoring. Address, Court House, Estevan, Sask.

TORNEY: Major Frederick William, barrister. Born at Castlecomer, King's county, Dublin, Ireland, a son of Doctor Thomas and Eva (Swan) Torney.? Married Elizabeth Oxley, 1898, and has two sons and two daugh-

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ters.? Educated at High School, Harcourt Street, Dublin. Came to Canada in 1885; clerk in the law office of James Haverson, Toronto. Came to the N.W.T. in 1889, to Calgary; clerk in the office of Canadian Agric culture, Coal and Colonization Co. Joined the Mounted Police, 1891, and remained in the force until 1898, when he engaged in ranching at Maple Creek. Went to Yorkton in 1901, secretary to Assistant Commissioner Wood, of the N.W.M.P., Yukon. Worked for the Northern Power and Light Co. at. Dawson, Yukon Territory; returned to Alberta in 1910, and was articled in law to Edward Miall, barrister, of Maple Creek. Admitted to the bar, 1913. Was called to the bar of the Yukon, and is a member of it. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, Dec., 1913. Was adjutant 60th Rifles, 1914,. and joined 128th Battalion, C.E.F. (1915). Went overseas, 1916. Camp Commandant Mitchell Musketry Camp. Was brigade gas officer, Whitley. Returned from overseas, June, 1917. Resumed practice. Major Torney is one of the Trustees of the Navy League , of Canada (Moose Jaw (Branch). Vice-president Prairie Club; on the Executive of the Canadian Club; member of the Kiwanis Club; member of the United. Service Club; member of the Masonic Order of many years standing; member of the Royal Arch Preceptory.? Conservative.? Anglican.? Address, 1212? Redland Ave., Moose Jaw, Bask.

WEDDERSPOON: David, barrister (Killam & Wedderspoon). Born at Dunblane, Scotland, 1884, a son of Robert and Anne (Mitchell) Wedderspoon. Married Effie C. Nicholson, 1917, and has one son.? Educated at the Dunblane schools and Glasgow University. Mr. Wedderspoon comes of an old Scotch commercial family. Father in the decorating business. He was articled in law to James A. MacLean, solicitor of Dunblane; afterwards to Henry B. Fyfe, of Fyfe, MacLean. & Co., Glasgow. Qualified as solicitor in Scotland in 1908. Came to Canada, 1911, to Canora, Bask.,

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and was in the office of J. K. Johnson, M.L.A.? Qualified in Sask. and was called to the bar and opened practice with E. L. MacLaren. Came to Yorkton and practised with the firm of McPhee and Wedderspoon. Joined C.E.F., Aug., 1916, 43rd Batt. Overseas May, 1917.? Returned to Canada, Sept. 1919; returned to Yorkton and resumed practice. Formed partnership with G. T. Killam, Esq. Firm are solicitors for Canada Guide to Bonded Lawyers, Emmerson Brantingham Co., Ltd.; Yorkton Grocery Co., Ltd.;. Canadian Bank of Commerce, Dominion Bank. Mr. Wedderspoon is. a member and secretary of the Yorkton Golf Club. Member of the Masonic fraternity. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address, Killam & Wedderspoon,

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THOM: Lieutenant Alexander K., Mayor of Wadena (1923). Editor and publisher of the Wadena Herald. Born near Owen Sound, Grey county, Ont., 1871. Son of Archibald and Sarah (Gordon) Thom. Married Annie I. McNiven, and has three daughters. Educated at the Muskoka schools. Grandparents came to Canada from Scotland, settled in Ontario county on Lake Ontario. Father taught school and latterly edited the Sundridge Echo.? Mayor Thorn, learned the printing trade with his father in the Sun office. Came west in 1891, to Manitoba; finally settling near Thornhill, where he farmed for three years. Moved to Quill Plains and homesteaded (first settler north of Quill Lake). Came to Wadena and started the Herald, and has a most up-to-date plant, with linotype and other modern machinery. Has served many years on the Town Council; chairman Board of Works; was instrumental in having the streets graded and town drained. Mayor, 1921-22-23. Member of the Hospital Board; member of the Canadian and Saskatchewan Press Associations; member of the I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. Joined C.E.F.,1916, 214th Battalion

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(in the ranks); promoted sergeant, quartermaster, with rank of captain, on the reserve list of Officers Canadian Militia (lieutenant). Address Wadena.

TELFER: Robert A., editor and publisher Humboldt Journal (Telfer Bros.) Son of James and Jane (Scott) Telfer. Born at Ailsa, Craig, 1880. Married Alice Paul, of Napanee, 1913, and has two sons and a daughter. Educated at Portage la Prairie. Family came to Manitoba in 1882; pioneers of the Portage plains. Father in the dairy business. Mr. Telfer learned the printing trade with the Portage Review, worked for the Neepawa Press, Prince Albert Advocate. Came to Humboldt, 1906, and established the Journal. Has a most up-to-date plant, with linotype, motor power; issues a bright weekly covering the district, well patronized by advertisers. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Assn. Member of the Town Council for seven years.; Mayor, 1917-18-19. Member of the Board of Trade; president of the Provincial Liberal Assn. of Humboldt. Member of the I.O.O.F. Presbyterian. Liberal. His brother, William B. Telfer, is associated with him in the paper. Address, Humboldt.

THOMPSON: Ernest, chartered accountant, Prince Albert (0. J. Godfrey & Co.) Born at Brigham, Cumberland county, 1884, son of Charles and Sarah Ann (Gash) Thompson. Educated at the Cumberland schools, Western Lodge, Cockermouth, Regina College. Comes from an old Cumberland county family. Mr. T40mpson came to Canada, 1910; Dominion Steel Co., Sydney, N.S. (audit dept.) Came to Prince Albert, 1912; Great-west Works, Iron Chemical Works. Course in Regina College (special work in accounting). Entered the office of O. J. Godfrey, chartered accountant (now member of the firm). Auditors for the City of Prince Albert; Diocese of Saskatchewan; auditors for a number of villages and rural municipalities in Northern Saskatchewan, many commercial

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companies; member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Saskatchewan; National Association of Cost Accountants. Address, Prince Albert.

THOMPSON: Captain (act. major) John, Manager Imperial Bank, Moose Jaw. Born at Dalkeith Scotland, 1888, a son of Adam and Ellen (Bett) Thompson. Married Elma Pritchard, of Prince Albert, and has one daughter.? Captain Thompson started his banking career with the C6mmercial Bank of Scotland. Came to Canada, 1908, and entered the service of the Imperial Bank at Hamilton. Teller with this institution at Winnipeg; accountant. North End Branch. Accountant at Prince Albert. Joined C.E.F., Oct., 1914, 28th Battalion (in ranks). Took the officer's course at Winnipeg, attached to 53rd Battalion as lieutenant. Overseas, spring, 1916, rank of captain. France, June 5th, 1916; attached P.P.C.L.L; Somme; act. major. Vimy Ridge, 3rd Div. Training School. Paschendaele. Returned to Canada. Discharged. Re-entered, service of Imperial Bank. Accountant at Saskatoon. Opened branch at Piapot as manager; Tompkins, manager. Promoted to Moose Jaw, 1921. Member United Service Club. Golf Club. Member Church of England. Address, 1144 2nd Ave., N.W., Moose Jaw.

WRIGHT: George, Mayor of Assiniboia (1922-23), coal merchant. Born Orillia, Ont., 1880, son of Charles P. and Agnes (Donaldson) Wright. Married Annie

J. McConnell, 1910; and has two sons. Educated at the Orillia schools. Old Simcoe county family. Father farmed near Orillia; latterly county constable. Mr. Wright came west in 1899, to Portage la Prairie, and engaged in railway construction work; coming to Assiniboia in 1912 and assisted in construction of the Assiniboia-Weyburn line. Located where the town now stands, farmed and was in the livery and draying business; at present engaged in coal business. Five years

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on the Town Council; now serving second term as Mayor, having taken that office over when Mayor Butler was appointed Sheriff. For several years member of the Board of Trade. Member of the Orange Lodge. Presbyterian. Conservative. Address, Assiniboia, Sask.

WILLARD: Joseph George, editor and publisher Lloydminster Times, and J. P. Born at Hawkhurst, Kent county, England, 1863, a son of Joseph and Rebekah (Law) Willard. Married Louisa Law (deceased) and Ellen Maria Brown, and has four sons and five daughters. Educated at the Kent Schools, England. Norman stock; ancestors (Villard) came to England with the Conqueror. Family has farmed in Kent for six centuries. Mr. Willard was apprenticed in early life to the printing trade (1876) to John Mercer Durrant, printer, of Hawkhurst, Kent. Was journeyman printer and foreman with Kent and Sussex Arsenal. Mr. Willard had three sons come to Canada with the Barr Colony. Came himself the next year, when he farmed, afterwards establishing the Weekly Times (1905), which he has improved and enlarged into a ten-page journal, five-page home print, motor and electric power, linotype, intertype, and it is to-day the leading weekly of Northern Saskatchewan. Member of the Saskatchewan Press Association. Justice of the Peace for Saskatchewan. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Liberal. Address,? Lloydminster.

WOOLARD: Charles Robert, barrister, Star City. Born at Edinburgh, Scotland, 1889, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Jane (Muir) Woolard. Married Helen Henderson Bowie, 1914, and has two sons. Educated at Edinburgh, George Herriott's School, and Edinburgh University. Articled to Davidson & Syme, and A. W. Black & Co. Came to Canada, 1904, and worked in the office of Gordon & Gordon, Regina. Called to the Saskatchewan bar, 1919. Worked with Begg & Hayes,

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Swift Current, 1916-19. Came to Star City, 1919, and opened present practice. Solicitor for the Bank of Commerce Bank of Nova Scotia, rural municipality of Star City. Chairman of the School Board; member of the Board of Trade; vice-president of the Melfort Bar Association; ex-president of the Golf Club. Member of the Masonic Order. Presbyterian. Independent. Address, Star City.

WHITMAN: Herman Alton, B.A., LL.B., Crown Prosecutor, Wynyard Jud. District. Born at Laurencetown, N.S., 1883, son of William H. and Emma (Durling) Whitman. Married Agnes Murial Lockett, 1913, and has three sons. Educated at Nova Scotia Public Schools, Wesley College, Manitoba University (1911). Comes of old English stock. Came to America from Hertfordshire and settled in Stow, Mass., U.S.A., 1637. Great-great-grandfather, John Whitman, born in Stow, 1717; came to Annapolis county, N.S., in 1760, and was given a grant of land a mile wide from Lawrence Bridge to Annapolis. Mr. Whitman came west, 1901, to Yorkton, and taught school in the summers while attending the university, graduating from Manitoba University (arts, B.A., 1908), (LL.B., 1911). Articled to Daly Creighton, McClure & Cohen, Winnipeg; called to the bar, 1911; came to Wynyard and opened present practice; appointed Crown Prosecutor 1913; solicitor for the town of Wynyard, Bank of Montreal. Member of the School Board for ten years; president of the Wynyard Rink Club; director Agricultural Society; member of the Town Council. Member of Masonic Order; Royal Arch. Baptist. Liberal. Mr. Whitman's family has long been prominent in the industrial and political life of Nova Scotia, and has given many legislators to the Assembly. Address, Wynyard.

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