Pullan, E. (Toronto, Ont.), wholesale merchant, was born at Telz, Russia, in 1866, the son of Bernard and Emily Pullan. Leaving home at the early age of fourteen, he went to England and migrated to Canada four years later, where he worked in different capacities for two years in various parts of Western Ontario, and started in his present business of dealer in paper stock and sterilized wiping rags in 1888. Mr. Pullan married Bertha, daughter of Abraham Helman, by whom he has ten children: Martha, Harry, Joel, Dora, Bessie, Jennie, Rita, Gordon, Helen, and Emmanuel. He is a Hebrew in religion, independent in politics, and a member of the Board of Trade, of the Jewish Board of Arbitration and of the United Hebrew Charities, all of Toronto.
Nicholson, Arthur Edwin, O.A.A., of 46 Queen Street, St. Catharines, Ont., is one of the leading architects of the Niagara peninsula. He was born at Buffalo, N.Y., on June 22, 1881, the son of Edwin Charles Nicholson and his wife Alice Richings. The father was a builder and contractor, and the subject of this sketch was educated at the public schools of St. Catharines. Deciding to adopt the profession of architect, he went to Toronto in 1901, and on October 14 of that year was articled for three and a half years to the firm of Gordon & Helliwell, architects of that city. His articles expired in April, 1905, and on the eighth of May in that year he was admitted to membership in the Ontario Association of Architects. Returning to St. Catharines he has built up a large and lucrative practice and designed many of the handsomest buildings and residences in his district. He is a member of the Public School Board in that city, and belongs to the Masonic order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Sons of England. In religion he is an Anglican, and on June 12, 1906, married Viola, daughter of Archibald MacGregor, a manufacturer, of 236 St. Clarens Avenue, Toronto. He has two daughters, Alice and Viola.
Rutherford, Colonel, The Hon. Alexander Cameron, K.C., B.A., B.C.L., LL.D., Barrister-at-law (Edmonton, Alta.), is recognized as one of the chief citizens of the Province of Alberta. He was born at the village of Osgoode, Carleton County, Ont., on Feb. 2nd, 1857, the son of James Rutherford, a farmer, and Elizabeth (Cameron) Rutherford. He was educated at the Public School, Metcalfe High School, Woodstock College and McGill University. From the latter institution he graduated in 1881 with the degrees of B.A. and B.C.L. In addition he holds the honorary degree of LL.D. in three universities, McGill (Montreal), 1907; McMaster (Toronto), 1907; and the University of Alberta, 1908. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1885 and first practised at Ottawa as a member of the firm of Hodgins, Kidd & Rutherford. In 1895 he decided to go to the West and located in Strathcona (now South Edmonton) where he became Solicitor and Secretary-Treasurer of the Municipality, and Secretary-Treasurer of the School Board, offices he held for a considerable number of years. He was elected to the Legislative Council of the Northwest Territories in 1902 and was Deputy Speaker of that body from 1902 to 1905. In the latter year the Province of Alberta having been created he was elected to the Legislature and became the first Premier of that Province on Sept. 2nd, 1905, administering also the portfolios of Provincial Treasurer and Minister of Education. He represented Alberta at the Inter-provincial Conference of Premiers held at Ottawa in 1906, and was delegate to the Imperial Conference on Education in London, England, 1907. He was responsible for the foundation of the University of Alberta and has been a member of its Senate since its establishment; in 1912 he represented it at the Conference of the Universities of the Empire in London, Eng. On May 26th, 1910, he resigned his position as Premier owing to a division in the ranks of the Liberal members of the Legislature, although as leader he had carried the general elections of 1905 and 1909. Under his regime as Premier all Provincial institutions were established as in the older Provinces of Canada, and in addition to the University he founded a Normal college for teacher-training. He also encouraged railway expansion and the development of the agricultural and coal-mining industries, and since 1909 has been a member of the Conservation Commission of Canada. In 1916 he was appointed a Director of the National Service Board of Canada and he is also Honorary Colonel of the 194th, Edmonton Battalion, a Highland Battalion of the C.E.F. He is a member of the Edmonton Hospital Board and of the Board of Public Welfare, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and the Royal Colonial Institute. His business interests are wide. He is Vice-President of the Great Western Garment Co., Ltd., Edmonton; and a Director of the Great West Permanent Loan Co.; Canada National Fire Insurance Co., the Imperial Canadian Trust Co., and other financial institutions. He is a Liberal in politics, a Baptist in religion, and a member of the A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., I.O.F., and St. Andrew’s Society. In 1888 he married Mattie, daughter of the late William Birkett of Ottawa, Barrister-at-law, and has two children, Cecil, who served overseas in the late war as a Lieutenant of artillery, and Miss Hazel Rutherford. His recreation is motoring and he is a member of the Edmonton Club and the Canadian Club of his city.
Neill, Charles Ernest (Montreal, Que.), General Manager of the Royal Bank of Canada, with Head Office at Montreal, was born at Fredericton, N.B., on May 27th, 1873, the son of James Stewart and Eliza Caroline Neill. He was educated by Dr. G. R. Parkin in the Collegiate School of his native town and graduated in 1889. After receiving his education he entered the banking business, and has risen to his present high position by promotion. He was Manager of the Royal Bank at Vancouver, B.C.; Supervisor of B.C. Branches; Chief Inspector Montreal; in 1907 was appointed Assistant General Manager, and in 1916 to his present position. To gain such rapid promotion in one of the largest banking institutions in the British Empire means something, and no person will dispute the qualifications of Mr. Neill to fill the same. He is a man with a large vision, knows business life thoroughly and has keen foresight and action. In October, 1901, he married Mary Louise Crerar, daughter of John Crerar, K.C., of Hamilton, Ont., and has no issue. Mr. Neill is a member of the following clubs:—St. James, Mount Royal, Forest and Stream, Montreal Hunt, Royal Montreal Golf, Montreal Curling, M.A.A.A., all of Montreal. Since the outbreak of the war Mr. Neill has taken an active part in all Patriotic work and has devoted much time and given freely of his money on all occasions. In religion he is a Presbyterian and resides at 503 Sherbourne St. West.
Panet, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Louis (Ottawa, Ont.), son of the late Colonel the Honorable Charles Eugene Panet, who was for many years Deputy Minister of Militia and Defence, and one of a very distinguished French-Canadian family, which has given many distinguished soldiers, judges and legislators to the service of Canada. Born at Quebec City on December 15, 1870. Moved to Ottawa five years later, when his father, who had been a member of the Senate of Canada, resigned that position to accept the above-named office. Educated at Ottawa University, and at the age of nineteen entered the Civil Service of Canada as a junior in the Department of Militia and Defence. In 1904, Sir Frederick Borden, Minister of Militia and Defence, appointed Colonel Panet his private secretary, in which capacity he acted for seven years, attending three Imperial conferences in London, Eng., with his chief. In 1898, he became Secretary of the Canadian Defence Committee. In 1908, he was appointed Secretary of the Department. The outbreak of the war added enormously to Colonel Panet’s responsibilities, and he was officially mentioned in despatches for services rendered in Canada during the war period, 1914-1919. At present he holds the office of Secretary of Department of Militia and Defence and of President of the Pensions and Claims Board. In 1912 he was appointed President of the Board of Enquiry re claims of applicants for the Fenian Raid Volunteer Bounty. Among his brothers are Brigadier-General A. E. Panet, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Engineers, Imperial Army; Brigadier-General H. A. Panet, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Canadian Artillery; Brigadier-General E. de B. Panet, C.M.G., D.S.O., Royal Canadian Artillery; Lieutenant-Colonel A. de L. Panet, Canadian Ordnance Corps; and Lieutenant-Colonel A. H. Panet, of the same branch of the service. A. P. E. Panet, another brother, is a barrister. The subject of this sketch was married on October 25, 1899, to Muriel, daughter of Major-General Sir D. A. Macdonald, Kt., C.M.G., I.S.O., etc., and has one son. He is a Roman Catholic in religion, and his recreations are shooting, fishing, and golf. He is a member of the Royal Ottawa Golf, Ottawa Country, and Ottawa Hunt Clubs. His private address is “The Roxborough,” Ottawa.