Part 37

=McBrien, Frederick George= (Toronto, Ont.), was born at Orangeville, in Dufferin County, in the year 1887, son of James C. and Abigail McBrien. He removed to Toronto at an early age, where he attended the public and high schools, and afterwards embarked in the hardware business, establishing a large trade, exhibiting much capacity and securing the confidence of the community by his enterprising qualities and fair methods. Subsequently he designed and built a large number of residences and apartment houses. He was elected as alderman of Ward Six in 1910, at the age of 22, being one of the youngest members of the City Council, and re-elected in the years 1911, 1912 and 1913. In 1914 he was nominated for Mayor, and in an election in which he was opposed by three candidates, ran second, polling nearly 18,000 votes. He retired from municipal life for two years and was again elected to the City Council as a representative of Ward Six in 1916-17. Retiring as Alderman for Ward Six, he was nominated as one of the Representatives of Ward three, and was elected, and at present is Chairman of the Property Committee. Alderman McBrien’s municipal career has been a most useful one and he brings to bear on all civic problems, an analytical mind enriched by practical experience and a consideration for the taxpayers. He has specially interested himself in the welfare of the soldiers at the front and their dependents in his home city. A brother, Major Wm. Carson McBrien, has been overseas for some time, and won promotion. A good platform speaker and a keen debater, Alderman McBrien’s sincerity is at all times convincing. In politics he is a Conservative and is identified with the Masonic, and Orange Orders and is an Oddfellow. A member of the Methodist Church. He is also a Justice of the Peace. On Sept. 9, 1912, Alderman McBrien married Irene Zella, daughter of John Edward Jarrott and Mrs. Jarrott, of Toronto, and has two children, Frederick George and Muriel Irene.

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=Matthews, George Sands= (Brantford, Ontario), born at Lindsay, Ontario, February 17, 1867; son of George and Ann Matthews; educated at Lindsay Public and High Schools, and graduate of Woodstock College, 1884. Married June 25, 1895, to Frances, daughter of Rev. Frederick Ratcliff. The union has been blessed by four children: George F., James J., Margaret R., and Howard S. Mr. Matthews has devoted his energies to mercantile life and is identified with many large well-known industrial enterprises, among which may be mentioned: Matthews-Blackwell, Ltd., of which he is a Director, and was Manager at Brantford from 1903 to 1914; Vice-President of the Brantford Roofing Co., Treasurer of Niagara Silk Co., Ltd. Mr. Matthews was President of the Brantford Board of Trade in the year 1911, and Chairman of the Brantford Board Park Commission, 1910-1914. He is Vice-President of the Brantford Industrial Realty Co. and is financially interested in eight of the city of Brantford’s leading industries. He took a prominent interest in military matters for over 20 years, 1885 to 1906, joining as a private in the 57th Battalion, Peterboro Rangers, in which he rose to the rank of Captain. He is a member of the National Club, Toronto, and the Brantford Club in his home city. In religion he is a Baptist, and in politics an Independent Conservative.

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=Marcile, Joseph Edmond= (Acton Vale, Que.), son of Vital Marcile and Elizabeth Jacques, his wife. Born at Contrecœur, County of Verchères, Que. Educated at Actonia High School and Academy, Que. Married first, Sept. 7, 1880, to Melvina Masse, who died March 2, 1884; secondly, Sept. 9, 1884, to Gracia Courville. Began his mercantile life as a clerk in a general store, from 1872-85, and was a dry goods merchant from 1885-1914, in which latter year he sold out his business and became a gentleman farmer and manufacturer, and is at present a shareholder in the Acton Biscuit Co., Quebec. Has been Councillor, Mayor and Chairman of the School Board of Acton Vale. First elected to the House of Commons as the Liberal Representative for the County of Bagot at a by-election caused by the death of a sitting member, M. Dupont, when he received 1,431 votes as against 1,384 cast for his opponent, M. Brodeur. Re-elected by the general elections in 1900 by a majority of 156 over Honorable L. O. Taillon, and re-elected in 1904, 1908, 1911 and 1917. Is the father of the following children: Charlotte, Berthe, Albert, Therese, Alice, Gaston, Contran, Philippe, Gertrude, Marie Ange, Gerard, and Yolande. He is a member of the following societies: Alliance Nationale, Artisans Canadien Français, St. Joseph. Two of Mr. Marcile’s sons, Gaston and Philippe, are at the front in the 150th Regiment. In religion, the member for Bagot is a Roman Catholic.

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=Doherty, Hon. Charles Joseph, K.C., D.C.L., LL.D.=, son of the late Hon. Marcus Doherty, a Judge of the Supreme Court for the Province of Quebec and Elizabeth (O’Halloran) Doherty, born at Montreal, May 11, 1855. Educated at St. Mary’s (Jesuit) College and McGill University, Montreal, from which latter institution he graduated with the degree of B.C.L., and took the Elizabeth Torrance Gold Medal, 1876, D.C.L., 1893, LL.D., Ottawa University, 1895. Married, June, 1888, Catherine Lucy, the daughter of Edmund Barnard, K.C., Montreal. Admitted as Advocate, 1887, and appointed K.C. under Lord Lansdowne in 1887; ably practised his profession in Montreal where he became one of the leaders of the Bar; successfully pleaded before the Privy Council in England; was for many years Professor of Civil and International Law, McGill University; was President University Literary Society; appointed Judge of the Superior Court for the Province of Quebec which office he filled from October 1891, to November, 1906, when he retired. Was a candidate for the representation of Montreal West in the Quebec Legislature, December, 1881, and candidate for the representation of Montreal Centre in Quebec Legislature in October, 1886. Defeated both times. First elected to the House of Commons for St. Ann’s division, Montreal, in the Conservative interests, and at the General elections in 1908; re-elected, 1911, and again in 1917. Sworn in as member of the Privy Council for Canada and appointed Minister of Justice, October 10, 1911. After accepting office was re-elected by acclamation. Presented with a life-size portrait in oils by the Montreal Bar, 1907; elected a Governor of Laval University, 1903; elected Director of La Banque Provinciale, 1907; elected a Director of Montreal City and District Savings Bank, 1908; elected Director Prudential Trust Company, 1911; elected a Director of the Capital Life Assurance Company, 1911; elected President Canadian Securities Corporation, 1910; President St. Patrick’s Society, Montreal, 1903-04; also Director International Truth Society, and a Trustee of St. Patrick’s Orphans’ Asylum, Montreal. As a young man was President of the Shamrock Lacrosse Club and the Shamrock Amateur Athletic Association; formerly President Irish National League, Montreal. A supporter of Home Rule for Ireland; was Captain in the 65th Mount Royal Rifles and retired, retaining rank in 1887, after serving through the North-west Rebellion. He is the father of the following children: Kathleen, Eileen Margaret, Elizabeth and Marcus. A Member of the following clubs: Mount Royal, St. James, University Club, Montreal, Rideau Club, Ottawa, Country Club, Golf Club, Ottawa, Catholic Club, New York. The Minister of Justice is recognized by men of all shades of political opinion as an honorable man of exceptional ability and energy, and is greatly esteemed by all classes for his splendid character, his capacity, probity, worth, and public spirit.

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=Starr, J. R. L.= (Toronto, Ont.), was born October 5, 1865, and after receiving a thorough primary and Collegiate education at the Collegiate Institutes of Collingwood and Whitby, matriculated in 1883. He then entered Victoria University, where he obtained honors in classics the first two years, and in philosophy the last two years. In 1887 the Alma Mater conferred upon him the degree of B.A., and in 1890 the degree of LL.B. The same year he was admitted to the Bar, having been articled to Mr. W. H. P. Clement, of the well-known firm of McCarthy, Osler, Hoskin & Creelman, where he remained for one year, and was for a like period of time associated with Mr. Clement. Mr. Starr then embarked in the active individual practice of his profession until 1895, when he formed a co-partnership under the firm name of Thorne, Warren & Starr which firm continued until 1900, when the present well-known partnership of Masten, Starr & Spence was formed. Mr. Starr numbers among his large and constantly increasing clientele some of the leading corporations of the city, his firm being solicitors for the Bank of Nova Scotia and other large corporations. Mr. Starr is a member of the National Club and Orange Society, and is well-known in Conservative political circles. Mr. Starr, in addition to the arduous duties of his profession, for many years found time to devote much of his energy to public affairs, sitting on the Board of Education for seven years and being twice elected as a member of the City Council. While a member of these important bodies he was prominent in the agitation for better play grounds for the children of the city, and was largely instrumental in bringing about the betterment and enlargement of such grounds. Mr. Starr is always in earnest in the conduct of his business, and amongst the profession has an enviable reputation for honesty and straightforwardness. These qualities make the practice of his profession with his fellow-lawyers particularly agreeable and friendly, and he is frequently able to settle difficult matters where others might fail. He is better known as a “settler” of law suits than as a counsel. He is a prominent Methodist and very active in church work. In politics he is a staunch Conservative and a possible future member of Parliament.

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=MacAulay, Brock=, was born in Southampton, Ont., March 14, 1871. He is a son of Donald MacAulay and Annie McLeod, of Stornoway, Scotland. He is a merchant in Southampton and also interested in two fishing tugs which fish out of that harbor. In the realm of sport the name of Brock MacAulay is known from one end of Canada to the other. His two great pastimes are bowling and curling. In years gone by he and his great rink of curlers have brought honor and fame to Southampton. No big bonspiel was complete without these hardy men from the Bruce Peninsula, and they demonstrated, under the guidance of Brock MacAulay, that they knew the roarin’ game to perfection. When they were not winners, they were runners up, and seldom have they returned home without annexing a good share of the trophies. In bowling it was the same, and they also brought the name of their town to the fore. Brock MacAulay in both games, is a skip of rare judgment, and it is in the tight places that his brilliancy shines. He seldom fails to draw to the T or kitty when it is required of him. He is a good sportsman, and win or lose he has always been noted for his great good nature. In private he is a good story teller and an interesting companion. He is a member of St. Lawrence Lodge, No. 131, A.F. & A.M., of Southampton, the Sons of Scotland, and the I.O.F. He is a Presbyterian in religion and a Liberal in politics. He married Miss Jean Webster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Webster, of Lion’s Head. They have one daughter, Helen, and one son, Douglas.

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=Paquet, Eugene, M.D.=, born at Agaipt, Lotbiniere County, Que., October 23, 1867, son of François Paquet, farmer, and his wife, Clarisse Bergeron (French-Canadians). Educated at Seminary, Quebec, and Laval University, from which he graduated with the degree of M.D. Received his degree in 1892, passing with great distinction. He has practised medicine at St. Aubert, L’Islet County, since graduation. Elected to the House of Commons at the general election of 1894, re-elected in 1908 and 1911. A Roman Catholic in religion and a Conservative. A frequent contributor to “Le Peuple de Montmagny.” Married May 30, 1893, to Elise Lafrance at Quebec, a daughter of Victor Lafrance of that city, and is the father of one child, Lucienne Paquet, born Nov. 23, 1894.

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=St. Jean, Ulric= (Contrecœur, Que.), is the son of the late Antoine St. Jean and was born on April 22, 1869, at Contrecœur. Educated at the Model School of his native place where he was for five years President of the Commissioners of Schools. Always took an active part in the political life of his County before his appointment as Registrar in June, 1914, being President of the Liberal Club twice, for Vercheres County. Married Marie Joseph Guyon, daughter of Ludger Guyon, and is the father of the following children: Jeanne, Annette Simone, Gilberte Etiennette. Mr. St. Jean is a member of the Board of Trade in Montreal and in religion is a Roman Catholic.

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=Cash, Edward L., M.D.= (Yorkton, Sask.), son of David Cash (English) and Elizabeth Eckardt, his wife (Canadian), born December 26, 1849, at Markham Village, Ont., where he attended the Public and High Schools, afterwards the Victoria University, Cobourg, graduating with the degree of M.D. in the year 1871, and being licensed by the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons the same year. Married, January 10, 1898, Mary B. Simpson, daughter of Wm. Simpson. Resided for some years, 1871-1896, in the United States, and was elected County Clerk of the District Court for Rock County, Nebraska. Commenced the practice of medicine in Yorkton in 1897, and soon established a large practice, where he was elected to the House of Commons at the general election for McKenzie as a Liberal in the general elections of 1908-1911. He is a Congregationalist in religion. Dr. Cash is the father of three children, i.e., Abbie Ruth, Nellie Katherine, and David E. L. He is a member of the Masonic Order, an Oddfellow, A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and also of the Canadian Club and Yorkton Club.

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=Sine, Frederick= (Sydenham, Ont.), was born at Madoc, Ont., January 24, 1877, and is the son of George William Sine. Educated at the Collegiate Institute of Collingwood and Meaford High School, and Queen’s University, Kingston, from which latter institution he graduated with first-class honors in Chemistry and Physics, and also received the degree of M.A. in 1906; also took the degree of B.Sc. in Geology and Mineralogy at the School of Mining, Kingston, 1908. While at Queen’s University he was Demonstrator in Chemistry. Mr. Sine taught Public Schools in Grey County and Hawkesbury, and High Schools at Hawkesbury, Dundas and Sydenham. He married Annie, daughter of James Watson, of Dundas, Ont. In religion, he is a member of the Methodist Church, and politically, is a Liberal.

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=Labelle, Alfred Eugene=, Brigadier-General, Managing Director of the St. Lawrence Flour Mills Co., Montreal, Que. Started in the milling business as Secretary to W. W. Ogilvie (the late Canadian Flour King) in 1884, and rose to the position of local Manager at Montreal, for the Ogilvie Mills Co., from which he retired in 1910 to form the present company, of which he is Managing Director. General Labelle served as a Lieutenant in the North-West Campaign of 1885, was in command of the 65th Regiment for two terms, 1896-1912, in command of the 12th Infantry Regiment, 1912-1916; in command of the Canadian Bisley Team, 1908; promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General, 1916; and chairman of the Council of the Dominion Rifle Association, 1916-17. He has been decorated by the French Government a Commander of the Legion of Honour, and also wears the North-West Rebellion Medal and the long service and Diamond Jubilee Decorations. General Labelle has been President of the Montreal Chambre de Commerce, Director of the Montreal Com. Exchange, and several Companies, and a Commissioner of the Harbor of Montreal since 1913. He was born at Montreal, August 23, 1866, the son of Hospie Labelle and Leocadie Masson, receiving his education in government schools and Bishop’s Academy. He married Amelie, daughter of Judge L. W. Sicotte, Montreal, April 30, 1890, by whom he has five sons and one daughter. He is a member of the following clubs: St. James, St. Denis, Montreal, Canadian and Chapleau, all of Montreal. By religion General Labelle is a Catholic, and a Conservative in politics.

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=Weir, William M.=, President of the Canada Foundries & Forgings, Ltd., Westmount, Que., was born in Quebec City, July 26, 1873, the son of Mary A. McGoldrick and W. E. Weir, Quebec, and graduated from Ottawa University. He is a Director of the following companies: Canada Foundries & Forgings, Ltd.; Carriage Factories, Ltd.; J. H. McKay Co., Ltd.; Eastern Canada Fisheries, Ltd., and Ateras Wharf & Warehousing Co., Ltd., Havana, Cuba. On November 25, 1903, Mr. Weir married Florence E., daughter of J. J. Weville, Ottawa, Ont., and has seven children, Mary Doris, William Dermand, Marion Lucille, Irene Grace, Florence Elizabeth, Joseph Harrison, and Margaret Ruth. Mr. Weir is a Captain in the 55th Regt. Irish Canadian Rangers, and a member of the St. James and Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Clubs, Montreal, also of the Welland and Brockville Clubs. He is a Roman Catholic in religion.

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=Mackenzie, Hugh Blair= (Westmount, Que.), General Manager of the Bank of British North America, began his banking career with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, at Brantford, Ont., in 1884, and in 1887 joined the forces of the Bank of British North America at Brantford; was transferred from there to St. John, Que., and then to Montreal, where he became Secretary to the General Manager in 1893. He was appointed Accountant in London, Ont., in 1894, and Assistant Inspector in 1895, which position he held until 1903, when he became Chief Inspector, acting in this capacity until he was appointed Manager at Victoria, B.C., in 1905. He became Superintendent of Central Branches at Winnipeg, in 1907, removing to Montreal in 1909, to the position of Superintendent of Branches there, and held this post until 1912, when he was appointed to his present office as General Manager. He was born at Ingersoll, Ont., December 14, 1867, the son of Venerable Archdeacon C. C. Mackenzie, D.C.L., late rector of Grace Church, Brantford, Ont., and Helen (Boomer) Mackenzie, and is a brother of Prof. M. A. Mackenzie, of Toronto University. His earlier education took place in the Public School at Kincardine, Ont., going from there to the Collegiate Institute at Brantford, and then to Trinity College, Port Hope, Ont. On October 11, 1902, Mr. Mackenzie married Maude Marion Weir, daughter of the late Oswald Weir, a banker, of Brantford, Ont., and has three children, Amy Maxwell, born October 10, 1903; Maxwell Hibbard Weir, born June 30, 1907, and Malcolm Blair, born April 19, 1913. He is a member of the Anglican Church and of the Mount Royal Club, Montreal. For recreation he takes an active interest in golf, being a member of the Royal Montreal and Kanawaki Golf Clubs.

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=McKay, Honorable James= (Regina, Sask.), one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the Province of Saskatchewan. Before his elevation to the bench in 1915, his lordship was a prominent barrister at Prince Albert, Sask., and Public Administrator and Official Guardian of the Judicial District of Saskatchewan. Registrar of the Diocese of Saskatchewan and Solicitor for the same; Director Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. Was born in Manitoba, 1862, son of Wm. McKay, Factor in Hudson Bay Company. Married 1900, Florence, daughter of J. Lestock Reid. Educated at St. John’s College, Manitoba. Winner of Dufferin Medal for Ancient and Modern History; University Medal in Classics. Graduated at the University of Manitoba (B.A. Honor Classics). Called to the Bar of Manitoba, 1886, and to the North-West Territories Bar, 1887; practised at Prince Albert, Sask., until elevation to the bench. Was Crown Prosecutor for Saskatchewan, 1888-1897; appointed Q.C. in 1894; has been Councillor for Prince Albert. Actively engaged with the Militia and took part in the suppressing of North-West Rebellion in 1885, doing special duty with French’s Scouts. Candidate for the Liberal Conservatives, Dominion General Election, 1896, when defeated by Sir Wilfrid Laurier, elected as member of the House of Commons for the Constituency of Prince Albert in 1911, at the General Elections, which seat he resigned on being appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan, being succeeded by Lt.-Col. Samuel James Donaldson, who was elected to fill the vacancy by acclamation. His lordship has one daughter, Marion. He is a member of the Church of England and a Free Mason, and a Forester. Recreations, shooting, riding, tennis and bowling.

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=Hannon, James Willson= (Regina, Saskatchewan), son of Rev. Jas. Hannon, D.D., a prominent clergyman of the Methodist Church, and Sarah Margaret Willson; was born at Hamilton, Ontario, October 11, 1870. Educated at Provincial, Public and High Schools and matriculated with honors in Classics at Toronto University; subsequently studied law, and was called to the bar at Osgoode Hall, Toronto. In his earlier years he taught in Ontario rural schools, but went West in 1898, and has since been largely identified with the history and progress of Saskatchewan; being successively Crown Prosecutor of the Old Judicial District of that Province; Agent of Dominion Lands, and Crown Timber Agent at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan; and Registrar of Land Titles at Battleford, Saskatchewan, leaving the latter place in 1909, having been appointed District Judge at Regina, the Provincial Capital. Judge Hannon married Emma Orilla, daughter of Charles Campbell Woods, of Toronto, on July 25, 1900. He is a member of the Board of Governors of Regina College, and also of the Police Commission of that city, and a member of the I.O.F. In religion Judge Hannon is a Methodist.

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=Leblanc, Sir Pierre-Evariste, K.C.= (Quebec, Que.), Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Quebec, comes of an historic family which was among those driven from Acadia, Nova Scotia, and settled at L’Isle Jesus, Laval County, Que. He is the son of Joseph Leblanc and Adele Belanger, born at St. Martin, August 10, 1853, and educated in the Academy of that place and Normal School of Jacques-Cartier. The present Lieutenant-Governor was called to the Bar in 1879, and was for several years a teacher. In 1893 he was created King’s Counsel by Lord Stanley, of Preston, and was a member of the Provincial Legislature of Quebec from 1882 to 1908, during which time he was speaker of the Assembly under the de Boucherville, Taillon and Flynn Governments. His Honor was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the province in 1915, and K.C.M.G., June 3, 1916. He married Herminie, daughter of Theodore Beaudry and Catharine Vallee, January 12, 1886, by whom he has three children—Lieutenant Beaudry Leblanc, C.E.F., Mrs. Juliette L. De Costa, Buenos Ayres, and Mrs. Arthur Perodeau, Montreal. He is a member of the Garrison Club, Quebec; Mount Royal, Montreal Hunt, and St. James Clubs, all of Montreal. In religion His Honor is a Roman Catholic, and in politics a Conservative.

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