McQuarrie, William Garland, K.C., M.P. for New Westminster, B.C., is regarded as one of the most able and aggressive of the younger members of the Canadian House of Commons. He was born at Ottawa, July 26th, 1876, the son of Lachlan and Mary McQuarrie. When he was but a child his father, who was a prominent contractor, moved to the West, residing first at Winnipeg and later at New Westminster; and the education of the subject of this sketch was obtained at the public and high schools of those cities. Subsequently he studied law at Osgoode Hall, Toronto, and was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1900. He first practised at Ashcroft, B.C., with Mr. Denis (now Mr. Justice) Murphy, but returning to New Westminster in 1902, became a member of the firm of Morrison, Whiteside, McQuarrie & Briggs, of which the senior partner was Mr. (now Mr. Justice) Morrison. Later the firm became known as Martin, Weart & McQuarrie, and was headed by Hon. Joseph Martin, K.C., for a time Premier of British Columbia and afterward a member for St. Pancras in the British House of Commons. Subsequently Mr. F. C. Wade, K.C., the present Agent-General of British Columbia in London, became head of the firm, which was then known as Wade, Whealler, McQuarrie & Martin. In 1912 Mr. McQuarrie founded his present firm which is known as McQuarrie, Martin, Cassady & Macgowan. Mr. McQuarrie is a well-known expert in municipal law and is solicitor for the City of New Westminster and for the municipalities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Kent and Surrey. He has frequently been heard before the Dominion Railway Commission, both in British Columbia and at Ottawa, and represented New Westminster in the big litigation over the Coquitlam dam, in which the city’s water supply was at stake. One of his most notable battles was that in which he represented his city and other municipalities in a demand on the Canadian Northern Railway for back taxes, in which nearly a quarter of a million dollars was involved and in which he was victorious. He has also figured as counsel in several important murder and treason trials as Crown Counsel. In the latter capacity he has acted very frequently ever since 1904 and his abilities as a criminal lawyer have proven exceptional. In January of the present year (1919) he was created King’s Counsel by the Oliver Government though an opponent of it in politics. Mr. McQuarrie is a Conservative Unionist, and was President of the New Westminster Federal Conservative Association in 1916 and 1917. In the latter year he accepted the Unionist nomination for New Westminster and scored a victory at the polls. Since entering the House of Commons he has made his mark as a sound and effective speaker and is generally regarded as a coming man in Canadian politics. His chief recreation is golf and he is a member of the Westminster Club; the Vancouver Club; Jericho Country Club (Vancouver); Vancouver Golf and Country Club; Rideau Club, Ottawa; Societies: A.F. & A.M., I.O.O.F., and the Sons of Scotland. In religion he is a Presbyterian. On Feb. 18th, 1907, married Elsie Owen, daughter of D. H. Macgowan, Coal Merchant, New Westminster, B.C. His children are Mary F. C., born July 12th, 1908, and Colin D., born Nov. 2nd, 1911. His address is 207 3rd. Ave., New Westminster, B.C.
Regan, Frank (Toronto, Ont.), son of the late Denis H. Regan and Mary (Hennessy). Born at Murray Township, County of Northumberland, Ont., on November 27th, 1885. Educated at Trenton High School and Osgoode Hall, Toronto. On being called to the Bar in 1916, having studied in the law office of A. Abbott, Trenton, and Corley, Wilkie & Company, Toronto, he entered into partnership with the late Leon LeVernois, the firm being known as Regan & LeVernois, which partnership continued until Mr. LeVernois left to enter a legal firm in Perth, Ont., in 1918, since which time Mr. Regan has practised on his own account. He is well versed in commercial law and enjoys a lucrative practice, being solicitor for several well known corporations. Mr. Regan is a Roman Catholic in religion and a member of the Knights of Columbus and has long been identified with the Liberal party. Mr. Regan was a prominent worker in all patriotic movements during the war and was an active committee man and canvasser in the Red Cross and Sailors appeals and the Victory Loan drives. Mr. Regan was a great admirer and a personal friend of the late Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and was a representative of the Central Liberal Association at the public funeral of the Great Statesman in February of 1919. He is a member of several Clubs and Secretary of the Central Liberal Association. Mr. Regan is interested in the Agricultural industry, his father having been a prominent farmer of Northumberland County, and finds recreation in motoring, hunting and golf. He is a man of good address and remarkable energy and is extremely popular among a very large circle.
Hamilton, Ralph Bergen, M.E. (St. Catharines, Ont.), was born at Toledo, Ohio, on April 11th, 1875, son of John Allen and Harriet Hale (Rowland) Hamilton. His early education was obtained at the Public Schools at Saginaw, Mich., and, deciding to acquire a knowledge of mechanical science he took a course at the Polyteknik, Dresden, Germany. This was supplemented by an engineering course at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., from which he graduated in 1896 with the degree of M.E. In the same year he began his professional career as a draughtsman with the Buffalo Engineering Co., Buffalo, N.Y., and his successive appointments have been as follows: Assistant Engineer, Howard Iron Works, Buffalo, 1897-8; Assistant Manager Iroquois Iron Works, Buffalo, 1899-1900; Acting Manager Packard Electric Co. Ltd., St. Catharines, Ont., 1901; Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, 1901, 1912; and the latter year he became President of the Packard Electric Co., Ltd., retaining the post of General Manager. He is a former director of the Rochester “Times” Publishing Co., and also of the McMillan Springs Co. After coming to St. Catharines to reside he soon began to take part in public affairs. He was President of the St. Catharines Board of Trade, 1906-7, and during the recent war was prominent in the promotion of patriotic objects. He was a member of the Finance Committee of the Patriotic League, Chairman of the Manufacturers’ Committee of the Recruiting League, and was appointed by the Imperial Munitions Board, a special representative on investigation pertaining to the manufacture of munitions. He is an ex-member of the Executive Board of the Canadian Manufacturers Association. In addition to the business interests already mentioned he is President of the Precision Manufacturing Company, St. Catharines; President of the Cary Safe Co., Buffalo, N.Y., and President of the Packard Fuse Co., Ltd., St. Catharines, and President of Canadian Standard Products, Limited, St. Catharines. Mr. Hamilton is a member of the following Clubs: National, Toronto; University, Buffalo; Alpha Delta Phi, New York; Ellicott, Buffalo; Little Saguenay Game and Fish Club. He is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and an Associate of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. In 1899 he married Edith Raphael, daughter of Gersham A. Seixas, New York, and has three sons and one daughter.
Connolly, Bernard Gervase, M.B., M.C.P.S.O., Gen’l Manager of the Capital Trust Corporation of Ottawa, and Medical Referee of the Capital Life Assurance Co., was born in Trenton, Ont., December 5th, 1865, educated at the Roman Catholic Separate School and the High School and subsequently graduated with degree of M.B. in 1896 from Toronto University. He is the son of Bernard and Catharine (Murray) Connolly. Dr. Connolly started life as a teacher in the Public Schools in Ontario and later as a teacher in the Institution for the Blind, Brantford, where he remained for four years. He followed the Medical Profession at Renfrew for seventeen years, where, despite his large practice, he found time for various other activities. He was Coroner, served on the Collegiate Institute Board, Library Board, Hospital Board, and any movement for the improvement of the community got his ready and hearty support. Being an enthusiastic Liberal, he was chosen Standard Bearer of the Reform Party in the Provincial Elections of 1908, when, although defeated, he polled a large vote. In 1906 and 1907 he was Provincial Chief Ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters. He served as Medical Officer of the 42nd Regiment of Infantry for some years, retiring with the rank of Captain. Since his arrival in Ottawa and as General Manager of the Capital Trust Corporation, Dr. Connolly’s career has been conspicuously successful. Under his capable management the Capital Trust Corporation has made rapid progress and is to-day one of the leading financial institutions in the Capital of the Dominion of Canada. In 1900 he married Anna Mary Devine, daughter of Felix Devine of Renfrew. In religion he is a Roman Catholic; in politics a Liberal, and he resides at the Roxborough Apartments, Ottawa.
Callahan, John (Toronto, Ont.), son of Thomas Henry Callahan and Henrietta (McKanna) of Wooler, Ont., was born at Murray Township, County of Northumberland, Ont., April 7th, 1891. Educated at the Wooler Public School, Trenton High School and Osgoode Hall, Toronto. On being called to the Bar in May, 1916, he entered into partnership with Messrs. Douglas & Gibson, the firm being known as Douglas, Gibson & Callahan, which partnership continued until November, 1919, when he commenced practice on his own account. Mr. Callahan, although under thirty has already attained an assured position in his chosen profession. He has paid special attention to Company law and is solicitor for several large commercial corporations. Mr. Callahan is a Roman Catholic in religion and has for some years been identified with the Liberal party, taking a considerable interest in Federal politics. Having a pleasing address and good platform ability, his services were frequently requisitioned by his leaders. He is a member of the Ontario Club, Knights of Columbus; President of The Newman Club and ex-President of the Alumni, President of Ward Four Liberal Association. Always interested in amateur sports, Mr. Callahan was prominent in football circles. He finds recreation in motoring, boating, bowling and golf. Mr. Callahan is related to Senator McCall of Australia and Mr. Justice Sharp of the Supreme Court of the State of Michigan, U.S.A.