ARTHUR ERNEST COOK.
 


	Arthur Ernest Cook, city storekeeper of Saskatoon, was born in Wal-
tham Abbey, Essex, England, on the 24th of November, 1882, a son of
Charles and J. Fanny (Fairchild) Cook, who were natives of that
country, where they spent their lives. In early life Mr. Cook learned the
contracting business and was a successful general contractor in England
for many years.  His death occurred in 1918, while Mrs. Cook passed
away in 1902.
	Arthur Ernest Cook was reared to young manhood in Waltham Abbey
and there attended boarding school. Upon the completion of his educa-
tion he was apprenticed to the cycle and motor trade and also learned the
gunsmith's trade.  For six and one-half years he was with the Royal
Sword Arms of Enfield, England, and in 1904 left his native country to
come to Canada. He first located in Regina, but after a few weeks he
came to Saskatoon and became a member of the force of the Dominion
Land Survey office, there remaining for three years and then resigned
that position to work for the city. He was made city storekeeper a few
months after entering the city's service and has since held this position.
Mr. Cook is a man of genial and pleasing personality and is the right
man for the place. He is conscientious in the performance of his duties
and well merits the confidence and esteem in which he is held.
	In June, 1906, Mr. Cook was married to Miss Lillian Clarabel Mar-
shall and they have two children: Clarence Arthur, born on the 20th of
November, 1908; and Bernard Charles, born on the 14th of October,
1910. Mrs. Cook is a woman of charming personality and she takes an
active interest in the club and social activities of this city.  Mr. Cook
is identified with the Sons of England and is past president of Standard
Lodge, No.265, of that organization. His religious faith is that of the
Anglican church.  He is essentially public-spirited and he has been a
helpful factor in the promotion of many movements for the benefit of
the community.


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