Wrong, Professor George McKinnon, M.A. (Toronto, Ont.), was born in Gravesend, County of Elgin, Ontario, June 25, 1860, is a son of Gilbert Wrong, of Aylmer, Ont., and Christina McKinnon. Educated at the University of Toronto, from which he graduated with the degree of B.A., 1883; M.A., 1896; also Wycliffe College, Oxford University; took Orders in the Church of England, 1883, but has since been engaged continually in Academic work; succeeded in 1894 the late Sir Daniel Wilson, as Professor of History in the University of Toronto. Was a lecturer on History and Apologetics and Dean of Wycliffe, 1883 to 1892. Received the degree of F.R.C.S., 1908. Appointed a member of the Canadian Historical Manuscript Committee, 1887. Is a Senator of Toronto University, and is the author of several historical works, among which may be mentioned “The British Nation, a History” (1903), “The Earl of Elgin” (1905), “The Review of Historical Publications,” “The Crusade of 1883.” Appointed by the Canadian Institute a member of the Fleming Electoral Reform Committee. Has been a Director of Havergal Ladies’ College, Ridley College and the Working Boys’ Home. Is a member of the Royal Historical Society, Secretary Champlain Society. In 1886 married Sophia Hume Blake, daughter of the Hon. Edward Blake, K.C., M.P., and is the father of the following children: Margaret Christian, born 1887, Edward Murray (1889), Harold Verschoyle (1891), Humphrey Hume (1894), Agnes Honoria (1903). Professor Wrong is a member of the York Club, Toronto; The Golf Club and Savile Club, London, England, and is recognized as being one of the foremost scholars of the present day.
Arnold, Wm. McCullough, General Manager of the Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company, was born at Ottawa, October 26, 1879, and is the son of William and Georgiana (Eaton) Arnold. He was educated at Model and Public Schools, Ottawa. At the age of sixteen (in 1895) he commenced his business life by joining the firm of H. N. Bate & Sons, wholesale grocers, as clerk, where he remained for five years. In 1900 he was appointed accountant in the firm of T. Lindsay & Co., at that time extensive retail dry goods merchants, Wellington Street, Ottawa, and remained with the firm for two years. In 1902 he was appointed by the then Minister of Customs, Hon. William Patterson, appraiser in the Customs Dept., where he remained until 1911. In 1912 he became Purchasing Agent for the Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company, and a year later was promoted to the position of Assistant General Manager. In the early part of January, 1918, Mr. Arnold became General Manager of the Company. Aside from the immense business carried on by the Ottawa Car Mfg. Co. in the manufacture of cars of all descriptions—wagons, street and railway cars, etc.—under Mr. Arnold’s management the company have erected, facing on Albert Street, and running back to Slater Street, the largest and best equipped and, architecturally, the handsomest garage to be found in the Dominion of Canada. It covers a floor space of 60,000 square feet and holds 300 automobiles. On December 5, 1900, Mr. Arnold married Pearl Gladys Ritchie, daughter of William D. Ritchie, Rockcliffe, Ont. He has two sons, William Russell and Lewis Arthur, and one daughter, Dorothy. He is a prominent member in the A.F. & A.M. and the I.O.O.F. Societies, a member of the Canadian Car Manufacturers Association, and of the Connaught Park Jockey, the Laurentian and the Canadian Clubs. Mr. Arnold is a Presbyterian in religion, and a Liberal in politics. His recreations are hockey, lacrosse, bowling and automobiling. He resides at 149 First Ave.
Wilson, James Lockie (Toronto, Ont.), is of Scottish ancestry, the third son of Robert Wilson and Agnes Logie, was born at Alexandria, Ont., November 12, 1856, and educated at the Public and High Schools of Glengarry. Is at present Superintendent of Agricultural and Horticultural Societies of Ontario, and Managing Director of the Ontario Vegetable Growers’ Association. Secretary of Fairs and Exhibitions Association; Secretary and Managing Director Ontario Ploughmen’s Association, and Secretary Ontario Horticultural Association; was President of the Glengarry St. Andrew’s Society; President of the Agricultural Society; President of the Farmers’ Institute; President Patrons of Industry of Canada; President Farmers’ Association of Canada; President Sons of Scotland Athletic Association, Toronto; President Burns Literary Society; Grand Master Ancient Order United Workmen; Grand Chieftain Sons of Scotland; Director Toronto Playgrounds Association; Director Vacant Lots Garden Association; Vice-President American Civic Association, Washington; was first President of Ontario Civil Service Association; Farmers’ Candidate for Glengarry, House of Commons, 1896, his opponent being Colonel R. R. McLennan. The most successful breeder of pure-bred cattle (Ayrshires, Shropshires and Berkshires) in Eastern Ontario, and a large prize winner at all the leading exhibitions in Canada; the author of various official reports. The great success of the Fairs and Exhibitions throughout the Province held under the auspices of the various Agricultural Societies are in a large measure due to the untiring efforts of Superintendent Wilson. The subject of this sketch was married to Mary, daughter of late Andrew Hodge, of Cornwall, Ont., and is the father of six: Winnifred May (deceased), Jennie, Margaret, Georgina, John Ruthven, winner of Military Cross 1918, and Marion. He is a member of the following Clubs and Societies: Empire Club, Toronto, and the Canada Lawn Bowling Club, Burns Literary Society, and Ancient Order of United Workmen, and Sons of Scotland. In religion he is a Presbyterian, and a supporter of the Conservative Party.
Camaraire, Alfred Frederick (St. John’s, Que.), is a son of Joseph Camaraire, Superintendent of M.L.H. & P. Co., of Montreal. He was born May 12, 1881, and educated at St. John’s Academy and St. John’s High School, later taking a commercial course at Montreal Business College, to qualify himself for a banking career. He now holds the position of Manager of the St. John’s (Que.) branch of the Royal Bank of Canada. He still retains affiliations with Montreal and is a Lieutenant in the 87th Battalion, as well as a member of the Canadian Club, the Y.M.C.A., the Amateur Athletic Association and the Engineering Club, of that city. He is also connected with the Knights of Pythias and the Royal Arcanum. In religion he is a Roman Catholic and in politics a Conservative. He was married in October, 1904, to a daughter of C. D. Hust (retired), of St. John’s. His eldest son, Roland, born 1906, was killed by a motor accident on Oct. 11, 1918, and he has a second son, Conrad, born 1910.
Studholme, Allan (Hamilton) is of English origin having been born at Drake’s Cross, Worcestershire, near Birmingham, England, December 8, 1846. Son of John and Hannah Studholme. Came to Canada in 1870; went to Australia in 1887, returning to the Dominion in 1892. Has always been a strong advocate of everything which would advance the cause of Labor, and was first elected to the Ontario Legislature for the Riding of East Hamilton as a straight Labor candidate, in December, 1906, and re-elected 1908, 1911 and 1914. Has refused to identify himself with either Party and has preferred to maintain his independence. Bill protecting telephone girls from working more than five hours a day was framed in 1907 to meet a strike. Strike being settled, bill was withdrawn. Favors an eight-hour day for male adults. Is a member of the General Executive, Ontario Single Tax League. Has been Vice-President of the Social and Moral Reform Council for Canada. Is a Stovemounter and member of the Executive of the Stovemounter and Steel Range Makers’ International Union. Is popular with the members of both sides of the House and is recognized as one of the most fearless and independent members of the Legislature. Married, April 27, 1874, to Priscilla Stearne and is the father of the following children: Foster, married Helen Holder; Gordon, married to Josephine Holder; Edward, married to Lois Young, and May, married to Earle R. Morrow March 24, 1915. Religion, Methodist.