Ald.—Alderman.

Alg.—Algebra.

Alta.—Alberta.

A.M.—(L. ante meridiem), before Noon. Master of Arts.

Amt.—Amount.

Anon.—Anonymous.

Ans.—Answer.

A.O.U.W.— Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Ap. or Apr.— April.

A.R.A.—Associate of the Royal Academy.