CHARLES J. WATSON.
 



	Charles J. Watson has occupied a position of prominence on the stage
of business activity in Regina for a number of years, and is today widely
known as manager of the Regina branch of the Great Western Saddlery
Company. He was born in Waterloo, Ontario, in August, 1870, a son of
Robert and Annie (Daugherty) Watson, both natives of Glasgow, Scot-
land, who came to Canada at an early day, in a sailing vessel. Locating
in Ontario, the father engaged in the manufacture of agricultural imple-
ments in partnership with a brother, and for many years the Watson
Manufacturing Company was one of the representative business enter-
prises of the province. Mr. Watson's death occurred in Portage la Prairie
some three years ago. To Mr. and Mrs. Watson seven children were born,
five of whom are living, Charles J. being the youngest member of the fam-
ily. Mr. and Mrs. Watson were consistent attendants of the Presbyterian
church and were active in church work. The father gave his political al-
legiance to the Liberal party. He was a highly educated man and was well
informed on all important questions and issues of the day.. Fraternally
he was identified with the Masons and was an exemplary member of the
craft.
	In the pursuit of his education Charles J. Watson attended the country
schools of Portage la Prairie.  He was reared on the home farm and
engaged in farming near Portage La Prairie for seven years. Subsequently
he learned the harness-maker's trade and followed that line of work in
southern Manitoba for three years, being successful in the conduct of his
shop. In 1906 he came to Regina and entered the employ of the Great
Western Saddlery Company. He traveled for the company for five years
and in 1911 opened a branch office for the firm in Regina. He has since
been manager of the local office and has been a dominant factor in the
substantial growth of the company's business. He has two traveling men
who cover the local territory.  The Great Western Saddlery Company
recognizes the merit and ability of Mr. Watson and his business colleagues
and contemporaries entertain the warmest admiration for his many good
qualities.
	In 1907 Mr. Watson was married to Miss Hattie Denby, who was born
in Winnipeg and there received her education. To their union three chil-
dren have been born: Bruce, attending high school in Regina; and Jerry
and Norman, students in the local grammar schools.  Fraternally Mr.
Watson is identified with the Foresters and he is an active member of the
local Rotary Club. He is president of the Board of Trade and maintains
an interest in the commercial development of this city. For recreation he
turns to outdoor sports and is an enthusiast of curling.



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