Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... addenda. The following changes in the Sketches of several of those represented in this Gazetteer have taken place whilst the work was passing through the Press. A most important era in the History, not only of Montreal, but of the Province of Quebec, has passed over the country since the commencement of the printing of these Sketches six months ago; however, the following Addenda will bring every item down to the present day, 31st March, 1892. The following have passed away to join the great majority: --Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, Bishop Oxenden, Rev. Dr. Fraser, Roswell Lyman, R. J. Devins, Dr. Godfrey, Dr. Lafontaine, Rev. Robert Lindsay, Wm. Notman, Dr. Dugdale, Win. Wilson, etc. hon. james Mcshane 8th March, 1892, lost his election as one of the Deputies of Montreal to the Quebec Legislature, P. Kennedy, Esq., M.P.P., being elected in his stead. hon. J. S. hall Has been re-elected in the West Ward of Montreal over Col. Bond by a great majority, thus keeping him in as the Treasurer of the Province, in the DeBoucherville Government at Quebec. hon. L. O. taillon Has gained his election in Chambly County, and thereby has remained a member of the Provincial Government of Quebec. It is now rumored that he will be elevated to the Bench after the next Session. hon. honore mercier Elected by a large majority for Bonaventure County, but the voxpopuli of the Province went against him, and he has been defeated by the Conservative Government by an overwhelming majority. He has resigned as Deputy for the County, and intends to retire from political life and devote himself to his profession. He has entered into partnership with Mr. Gouin, his son-in-law, and another Advocate. henr
