BERT R. MASECAR.
 


	In a history of the successful men of Saskatoon mention should be
made of Bert R. Masecar, who is prominently known as proprietor of
Masecar & Company, chartered accountants, with offices in the Cole
block. He was born in Jarvis, Ontario, on the 3d of May, 1885, a son
of John R. and Theresa (Moblo) Masecar, natives of that province. The
father was a successful business man.  For over thirty-five years he
was manager of Lever Brothers factory at West Toronto and was a
dominant factor in its great success.  His death occurred in August,
1920. His widow is residing in Toronto.
	The public schools of Toronto afforded Bert R. Masecar his early edu-
cation and in due time he was graduated from high school.  For two
years he was engaged in stenographic work and then became associated
with the auditing department of the Canadian Pacific Railway, where he
remained four years. He was bookkeeper for a grain and produce com-
pany at Cranbrook, British Columbia, for two years and subsequently
went to Winnipeg and entered the employ of Webb, Read & Hegan, char-
tered accountants.  There he received a goodly part of his training in
accountancy, being in their employ for some three years.  In 1909 he
came to Saskatoon and became associated with Ronald, Griggs & Company
for two years. In 1911 Mr. Masecar opened an office on his own account
and has built up an extensive and important patronage and he stands
high among the foremost members of the accounting profession in the
city and country. He received his degree as a chartered accountant in
1910. He works throughout all of Saskatchewan, and his business is an
extensive as to demand the services of six people at all times.
	In September of the year 1913, Mr. Masecar was married to Miss
Ethel Gardner, a daughter of William and Jane Gardner.  The father
was born in Ireland.  Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were pioneer set
Saskatchewan, homesteading some land near Saskatoon.  Mr. Gardner
passed away in 1918.  His widow survives him, making her her home at
Herschel.  To Mr. and Mrs. Masecar four children have been born:
Marion, Ruth, Rhoda and Evelyn. Fraternally Mr. Masecar is identified
with the Masons and he holds membership in Saskatchewan Lodge, No.
16, of which he is secretary. He is also past master of the local lodge.
As a public-spirited and progressive citizen he holds membership in the
Rotary Club and socially he is identified with the Saskatoon Club and
the Canadian Club. The religious faith of Mr. Masecar is indicated by
his attendance at the Anglican church.  Along the lines of his business
he is identified with the Dominion Association of Chartered Accountants
of which organization he was president in 1922 and 1923 and he was
president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chartered Accountants for
the year 1920-1921.  He served on the council of the Provincial Asso-
ciation for seven years and has been a member of the board of  examiners
of the Saskatchewan University for the past five years.  Mr. Masecar
has been an important factor in the business life of Saskatoon and his
genial manner has won for him a host of friends.






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