Chapter XV

Aid for St. John—The First Days—How the Poor were Fed—Organization of the St. John Relief and Aid Society—Its System—How it Operates—The Rink—The Car-shed—List of Moneys and Supplies Received—The Noble Contributions.

No sooner was it known abroad that a great fire had swept away the principal portion of St. John, and that thousands of people walked the streets, homeless and hungry, than, with wonderful unanimity, generous offers of aid came pouring in from all sides, for the relief of the ruined city. Large sums of money, cargoes of supplies, and carloads of breadstuffs, furniture, and clothing arrived; and committees of citizens, notwithstanding that they were burned out themselves, and had suffered severely, forgot everything in the desire to do good, and instantly proceeded to take charge of this relief, and administer it to the needy. The spacious skating rink was at their disposal, and this splendid building soon became the house of refuge for over three hundred homeless persons. These men, women, and children lived, slept, and ate here day after day, for a week and more after the fire. The rink was also converted into a provision storehouse, and from its centre the poor, daily, received the necessaries of life. The ladies' dressing-room was thrown into a clothes department, and from this place the wants of applicants were attended to. Of course the system employed at first was very loose, and while many deserving persons received aid, others, again, who had no claims on the fund, fared equally as well. The committee took the ground that it was better a few impositions should occur than that one deserving person should "go empty away," and accordingly none were refused alms and other assistance. The greatest credit is due to these gentlemen for their kindly and disinterested labours. While in office they did much good, and the generous donors of the material which was so freely sent, can rest assured that their bounty was not misapplied. Everything passed through the hands of His Worship, Mayor Earle, the chief civic officer, and was by him placed immediately after its receipt, in the possession of the proper ones who were delegated to receive it. But this committee could not be expected to distribute the relief, after the first week or two. The sums of money, and the immense quantity of supplies, which continued, and still continue, to come, and the large increase of applicants who only now began to realize their loss, caused the work to grow more and more arduous and cumbersome. Some regularly organized system of administering aid must be devised, and a proper board of workmen selected, who would be paid fairly for their services. This was what was done in Chicago, during the days of her calamity, and our people wisely considered that a leaf out of her book would answer the purpose. A meeting was called, and though some dissatisfaction existed at the precise manner in which the thing was done, yet, after all, the error in such times as these should not be accounted as anything very serious. The movers meant well, and every one could not have a place on the board of directors.

Mr. C. G. Trusdell, the General Superintendent of the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, was sent down to St. John to give what counsel he could, and relate his experience to the people, and point out to them the beauties of the organization which obtained in Chicago during her troubles. He counselled the instant formation of a similar society here. He knew its workings intimately. It was thorough; it was business-like. No one, after the system was in full working order, could impose on the managers, and order would come out of chaos, and confusion no longer exist. His words had weight, for he had passed through the fire himself; and steps were at once inaugurated for the establishment of "The St. John Relief and Aid Society," with full control of the funds and supplies. The men who were selected for the task are those in whom the citizens have every confidence. The Directors are:—

• S. Z. Earle, Mayor, President.
• W. H. Tuck, Recorder, Vice-President.
• Chas. H. Fairweather, Treasurer.

• James A. Harding.
• Hon. Geo. E. King.
• Harris Allan.
• Fred A. King.
• Andre Cushing.
• James Reynolds.
• H. J. Leonard.
• James I. Fellows.
• Wm. Magee.
• Chas. N. Skinner.
• Ezekiel McLeod.
• Gen. D. B. Warner.
• A. Chipman Smith.
• John H. Parks.
• E. Fisher.

Aldermen Maher, Peters, Ferguson, Kerr, Adams, Duffell, Brittain, Glasgow, and Wilson, with L. R. Harrison, Secretary.

These gentlemen then organized the St. John Relief and Aid Society, and assumed charge at once. The moneys were deposited in the bank, to the credit of Chas. H. Fairweather, the Treasurer; and General D. B. Warner, U.S. Consul, entered upon his duties as General Superintendent, and opened his office at the rink.

The sufferers by the fire, who had lived in the rink up to this time, were housed in tents on the barrack green. The rink was thrown into compartments. Fully two-thirds were placed at the service of the store-keeper, who dealt out the provisions, the manager of the furniture department, and the overseer of the space allotted to clothing. The space directly in front of the door-way is occupied by the different officers who perform the preliminary work. The gentlemen's dressing-room is devoted to the use of the visitors, and the other dressing-room is where the General Superintendent is to be found. No more admirable system of giving out help to those whose wants require it, could be formed. It is perfection itself, and though mistakes may occur occasionally, on the whole it moves like a piece of well-appointed machinery. The reader must understand that thousands of applications are made daily, and all sorts of tricks are resorted to by those whose necessities require no help, and every dollar given away to the undeserving, is so much carried from the mouths of the honest and honourable, for whom this magnificent donation was made. The greatest care must be exercised, and it is the business of quite a staff of officers to see that these impositions are checked, and no one is served twice on the same order. No one has been refused aid, if he was legitimately entitled to it.

The actual working of the system is an interesting study. Everything is done regularly and methodically. There is a substantial reason for every movement, and it is surprising how quickly the officers can detect an informality, or notice any attempt at deception. A brief account of the system as it works will be interesting to many. Upon entering through the main entrance, the visitor will notice, in stepping down to the floor of the rink, a number of benches. On these the applicants sit, each awaiting his or her turn, as the case may be. Before them are the interviewers, six or seven in number, seated at convenient desks. The applicant steps up and answers the questions propounded on a sheet of paper. This document is signed, and one of Mr. G. B. Hegan's (the chief of the clerks' staff) clerks numbers it. It then goes before Mr. Peter Campbell, the superintendent of visitors. He allots it to the visitor of the district to which the applicant belongs, for his name and address are on this paper. The next day this house is visited, and the wants of the residents being made known are entered on the paper, if in the opinion of the visitor, after thorough examination, they come under the proper head for relief. The applicant is told to call at the rink, where he receives orders for furniture, clothing or provisions, or all three if he needs them. After that has been gone through, it is only the question of a few minutes when he gets what he wants. He presents each ticket to the department of the various supplies, and after receiving his quota he passes out. The process is very simple, though it appears at first sight a little involved. It is the only way, however, by which a complete check may be put on what goes out or by which every dollar's worth of supplies can be strictly accounted for. Cases calling for immediate aid often come before the managers. The applicant's needs are urgent, and he cannot wait two days. He must have something now and at once. Even here the wheels of the system are not clogged. In half an hour or less he goes off with a day or two's full supply. An interim ticket is furnished for just such cases as his, and he gets enough on that "Immediate Relief" card, in advance of visitation to keep him from actual suffering, until his regular supply can come to him in due course. The plan adopted to prevent fraud works excellently, and without the remotest possibility of a mistake. This is the famous vowel index system and there is no better way than it. This is in charge of the book-keepers under W. H. Stanley, the Chief Book-keeper, whose fine ability has full scope in the management of this department. A complete registration is made of the name and number and residence of every applicant. The vouchers bearing these statements are fyled away in packages of a hundred, and it is only the work of a few seconds to find out all about the applicant as soon as he presents himself. In this department only the "issued" documents are kept. Before they pass into the book-keeper's hands they are retained by another set of clerks who hold them until the supplies are issued; when this is done the words "issued to ——" are written down on the face of the voucher in red ink and at once recorded at the book-keeper's desk and fyled as before mentioned. Mr. Hegan, whose desk faces the door, performs his functions with excellent executive skill, and the other gentlemen in charge of the different departments have the system at their fingers' end and already show much familiarity with the work. It is the duty of the visitors who call on the people named in the circulars handed them, to make every legitimate enquiry and strive to learn the fullest particulars of the applicants, as much depends on their report to headquarters. This duty is entrusted to persons of discernment and reliability, and few complaints have reached the General Superintendent of negligence and incompetency. As soon as they occur, however, the offenders are promptly dismissed. The Provision Department is in charge of Mr. Geo. Swett, formerly Manager of the Victoria Hotel. He has an efficient staff of clerks, and his store-room reminds one of a well regulated wholesale grocery store. The meat is cut up into convenient pieces by butchers, and the whole management here is reduced to a system; Mr. Swett is always courteous and looks carefully after those under him. Mr. Kerrison is chief of the Clothing Department, and Mr. P. Gleason, is the principal officer of the Furniture Room. Miss Rowley is Superintendent of the Ladies' Clothing Department. The heads of the different departments are held responsible for the doings of their subordinates, and the utmost vigilance is accordingly exercised.

The large car-shed immediately adjoining the rink, has been converted into a store-room and receiving office. Here, Messrs. Wm. Magee and James Reynolds receive the supplies as they come to the very doors of the shed by rail, and are brought from the steamers by carts. As most of the relief comes by train there is no cartage or expense attached, and this besides being very convenient is wholly inexpensive. Not an article can leave here to go to the various departments in the rink, unless an order comes for it from some chief of a department. The supplies are usually ordered in large quantities in the morning and in sufficient amounts to last one day. The warehouse is kept well, and the goods therein are carefully looked after and subject to constant examination. Everything here, as well as in the other rooms, is done by check, and nothing can go astray.

The Directors are husbanding their resources and looking further ahead than the present hour. Care is taken to render judiciously the relief which has come from the generous friends abroad. It is likely that the St. John Relief and Aid Society will continue several years in active operation. They will have much to do, and the trials which will come with the winter will be very trying.

List of Business Houses Burnt Out.

Academy of Music A. M. Ring, Pres. Germain Street.

Adams, James & Co. Drygoods King Street.

Allan, Harris Brass-founder Water Street.

Allan Bros. Foundrymen " "

Allan, J. Howe Provisions South Mkt. Whf.

Allan, John Tinsmith Canterbury Street.

Allen, Geo. Em. Commercial agent Prince William Street.

Ames, Horace T. Ship chandlery Walker's Whf.

Albert Mining Co. Albertite Pr. William Street.

Armstrong, Aaron Bonded warehouse " "

Armstrong, Bros. Founders Main Street.

Armstrong, John & Co. Dry goods Prince William Street

Austin, W. H. Livery Stable Princess Street.

Andrews, Wm. Mountain, & Co. Manuf. Agents Prince William Street.

Arrowsmith, J. E. Victualler Germain.

Abel, Mrs. Boarding-house "

Aitken, Allen & Co. Machinists Sydney Street.

Anglin, Hon. T. W. "Freeman" Prince William Street.

Almon, L. J. Insurance Princess Street.

Brown, Silas H. Builder Pitt St.

Ballantine, J. E. & Co. Boots and shoes (retail) King St.

Barbour Bros. Provisions South Mkt. Whf.

Barbour, M. C. Dry goods (retail) Prince William St.

Barbour, Robt. Painter

Bardsley, Bros. Hats King St.

Butt, W. F. Bonded warehouse Nelson St.

Brennan, Henry Oyster saloon Water St.

Barnes, A. B. & Co. Hotel-keepers Prince William St.

Barnes & Co. Booksellers " "

Benn, J. C. Insurance Germain St.

Barnes, Jos. W. & Co. Dry goods (retail) Market Square.

Betts Azor, W. T. Comm Ward St.

Bridgeo, D. Boarding-house Prince William St.

Bartsch, A. J. H. Watches and Chronometers " "

Beard & Venning Dry goods " "

Benson, John Millinery " "

Beek, Henry S. Bookbinder " "

Bell, Joseph Painter Duke St.

Bellony, John Pictures Dock St.

Bent, Geo. R. Musical instruments, organs Main St.

Bent, Gilbert Provisions South Mkt. Whf.

Bertain, G. W. E. Ship-owner Prince William St.

Berton Bros. Groceries Dock St.

Berryman, Drs. J. & D. E. Physicians Charlotte St.

Best, Norris Metals Water St.

Bone, Peter Liquors Smyth St.

Birmingham, Michael " Dock St.

Biddington, George " Canterbury St.

Black, Wm. Ship chandler Ward St.

Blackall, Michael Coaches Prince William St.

Blanchard, W. E. Women's wear Germain St.

Blizard, S. G. Lumber yard Britain St.

Blizzard, Wm. Fish packer Prince William St.

Bostwick, C. M. Provisions Water St.

Bourke, T. L. Groceries and liquors Dock St.

Bowes & Evans Tinsmiths and stoves Canterbury St.

Bradley, Bros. Block & pump makers

Breeze, Dudne Liquors and groceries, bonded warehouse burned

Brims, A. & Son. Brewers Wentworth St.

Bruce, J. Boots and Shoes Sydney St.

Brockington, H. & Co. Tailors Germain St.

Brown, John C. Commission & W. I goods Brown's Wharf.

Brown & Nugent Liquors Dock St.

Burns, G. M. Boarding-house "

Bruckhof, Wm. Mouldings Germain St.

Bullock, Jos. Oils Nelson St.

Baillie, Chas. Fly tyer Prince William St.

Burnham, C. E., & Co. Furniture Germain St.

Burpee, I. & F. & Co. Iron and hardware North wharf.

Butt, John H. Tailor Germain St.

Buist, A. Liquors Water St.

Buxton, Thos. B. Liquors Dock St.

Brundage, Thos. Sail maker Merritt's wharf.

Brennan, B. Liquors Canterbury St.

Bank New Brunswick Hon. J. D. Lewin, Pres. Princess St.

Bank Nova Scotia J. M. Robinson, Agent Market Square.

Bank Montreal E. C. Jones, Agent " "

Brown, Miss Milliner Germain St.

Bustin, A. T. Circulating Library Germain St.

Bayard, Dr. Wm. Physician " "

Brewster, E. E. Bottler Dock St.

Burke, John Undertaker Princess St.

Bryden, Bros. & Co. Bakers

Bertaux, Geo. E. Ships Prince William Street.

Cain, Antony Liquors & groceries Mill St.

Callaghan, John " " Reed's Point.

Cameron, J. R. & Co. Oils and lamps Prince William St.

Campbell, P. & J. Blacksmiths Union St.

Campbell, Thos. Gas fitter Germain St.

Carleton, Robt. Blockmaker Wood St.

Carroll, David Plumber Princess St.

Carvill, Geo. Iron Nelson St.

Carvill, McKean & Co. Merchants Office, Walker's wharf.

Chubb, H. & Co. Stationers Prince William St.

Churchill, David Fancy goods Prince William St.

Clarke, Alfred T. W. I. goods Smyth St.

Clarke, James Flour Inspector

Clarke, G. H. Auctioneer Prince William St.

Clementson, F. & Co. Crockery Dock St.

Climo, J. S. Photographs & frames Germain St.

Coholane, John Grocer Dock St.

Collins, Francis Commission Dock St.

Connolly, Capt. Nautical school Water St.

Colpitts, Thos. R. Photographer Germain St.

Conroy, H. & Son Hair goods Canterbury St.

Corbitt, John Block & pumpmaker Ward St.

Corbitt, Samuel Furniture Prince William St.

Cornwall, Ira, jr. Insurance Agent Princess St.

Cotter, W. & Sons Victuallers Prince William St.

Coughlan, Daniel Clothing Dock St.

Coughlan, R. Liquors Ward St.

Coughlan, Thos. L. Jewelry King St.

Cox, Joseph Stone cutter

Crawford, W. K. Books King St.

Cruickshank, James F. Ship owner Office Maritime Bank

Cushing, Andre & Co. Lumber Office Prince Wm. St.

Cotter, B. Fruit Dock St.

Cochrane, F. J. Drugs Charlotte St.

Daniel & Boyd Dry goods, wholesale Market Square.

Davidson, Wm. Lumber Office Water St.

Davidson, Wm. J. Tug boats " " "

Dun, Wiman & Co. Mercantile Agency " Maritime Bank.

Dearborn & Co. Spices Nelson St.

De Forest, Geo. S. Provisions & W I goods South wharf.

Della Torre, C. & W. & Co. Toys King St.

Deveber, L. H. & Sons Merchants Prince William St.

Devine, George F. Sheet Music " " "

Dalzell, J. W. Furniture Germain St.

Devoe, John D. Liquors & groceries Water St.

Daniel, Dr. J. W. Physician Germain St.

Dodge, Isaac A. Blacksmith

Doherty, Wm. & Co. Clothiers Market Square.

Domville, Jas. & Co. Merchants North Wharf.

Donovan, Jeremiah Boots and Shoes Dock St.

Driscoll Bros. Ship-owners Water St.

Driscoll, M. Ship-chandler " "

Duff, Alexander Tug Boats " "

Duffell, Henry Lumber Charlotte St.

Dunham & Clarke Architects Prince William St.

Dunn, J. E. Insurance Ritchie's Building.

Dunn, Jas. L., & Co. Iron and Ship-owners Smyth St.

Dyall, James Gas-fitter Water St.

DeBlois, T. M. News Room Prince William St.

Doody & Tole Plumbers " " "

Driscoll, Daniel Liquors Carmarthen.

Eastern Express Co. Jos. R. Stone, Agent Prince William St.

Eaton, Geo. Commission Nelson St.

Emerson, R. B. Tinsmith Germain St.

Emery, Oliver & Co. Provisions and Ships South Wharf.

Erb & Bowman Flour North Wharf.

Everitt & Butler Wholesale Dry Goods Canterbury.

Everett, C. & E. Hatters Prince William St.

Everett, Geo. F. & Co. Drugs King St.

Elder, Wm. Daily Telegraph Prince William St.

Ellis & Armstrong Evening Globe " " "

Finlay, Hugh Printer's Miscellany Prince William St.

Finnegan, H. Liquors Prince William St.

Flinn, Geo. Saloon Canterbury St.

Fairweather, H. H. Coal York Point Slip.

Fairweather, A. C. & G. E. Insurance Princess St.

Fairall & Smith Dry Goods, Retail Prince William St.

Fairbanks & Co. Gilders King St.

Farrell, Michael Clothing Prince William St.

Ferguson, John C. Grocer and Auctioneer South Wharf.

Flood, Michael Builder Wentworth St.

Finn, M. A. Wines Water St.

Fisher, Samuel Shoemaker Charlotte St.

Flewelling, G. & G. Matches Water St.

Foley, H. T. Notions Duke St.

Foster, John Grocers and Liquors Prince William St.

Foster, S. K. Shoes Germain Street.

Foster, S. R. & Son Tacks North St.

Fleming, J. W. Liquors Britain St.

Francis, Manuel Shoes Prince William St.

Furlong, Thos. Wines Water St.

Fiske, Dr. J. M. C. Dentist King St.

Fitch, Dr. Simon Physician Princess St.

Firth, Wm. M. B. Wharfinger Walker's Wharf.

Frith, Henry W. Clerk of the Peace Princess St.

Fitzpatrick, F. G. S. Bonded Warehouse Nelson St.

Ferguson, Miss Gordon House King St.

Gabel, Z. G. Rubber Goods Prince William St.

Gallagher & Young Coopers Ward St.

Gard, W. T. Manu. Jeweller Germain St.

Gerow, Geo. W. Ship-owner Prince William St.

Gibbon, W. H. Coal Mill St.

Gibson, W. C. Watch materials King St.

Gilbert, & Co. Merchants Prince William St.

Griffith, Dr. Jas. E. Dentist Germain St.

Gilmour, A. & T. Tailors Germain St.

Gleeson, Patk. Provisions South Mkt. Whf.

Griffin, Bros. Fish " "

Godard, J. W. Ship chandler North Whf.

Gorman, Thos. Provisions Ward St.

Grant, J. Macgregor Insurance Robertson Place.

Green, Nathan Cigars Prince William St.

Greenough, A. R. Saloon " "

Gould Bros. Dyers " "

Gunn, Thos. Tailor " "

Guthrie & Hevenor Bakers Charlotte St.

Gale, E. W. Insurance Prince William St.

Guy, Stewart & Co. Lumber Office, Water St.

Gardner Sewing Machine Co. Princess St.

Gregory, Hugh S. Stevedore North Mk. Whf.

Grace, R. Umbrellas, etc. Princess St.

Gorrie, Henry Tailor " "

Gavin, P. Liquors Water St.

Hall, David H. Sewing Machines Germain St.

Hill, Rowland & Co. Crockery Mkt. Square.

Hall & Fairweather Flour South Whf.

Hall, Thos. H. Books King St.

Hamilton, Lounsbury & Co. Manufacturer's agents Germain St.

Hammond, E. P. Sewing machines King St.

Holden, Chas. Physician Princess St.

Hanford, Bros. Commission Nelson St.

Health Lift Co. R. J. Moffatt, agent Germain St.

Hanington, Bros. Drugs King St.

Hanington, Thos. B. Auctioneer Princess St.

Harding, Chas. E. Lumber yard Reed's Pt.

Harding, John H. Mining agent Prince William St.

Harrison, J. & W. F. Flour North Mk. Whf.

Harrison, Matthew Boots and shoes Prince William St.

Hart, S. H. Cigars " "

Hammond, John Shoemaker " "

Hatfield & Gregory Ship chandlers North Whf.

Hatheway, Dr. J. C. Dentist Germain St.

Hatheway, Dr. Can. " "

Hatheway, W. H. Fish

Hawker, W. Drugs Prince William St.

Hay, A. & J. Jewellers King St.

Hayes, Edw. Baker Mill St.

Hayward, S. & Co. Hardware Prince William St.

Hamilton & Gray Barbers " "

Hayward, W. H. Crockery " "

Hegan J. & J. & Co. Dry goods " "

Hevenor & Co. Brass-founders Water St.

Hillman, W. H. Silver-plater Charlotte St.

Hilyard, C. E. Commission North Whf.

Holstead & Co. Trunks Water St.

Holstead, John S. Stevedore "

Horn, John Liquors "

Hubbard, W. D. W. Auctioneer Canterbury St.

Hughes, John E. Custom House broker Prince William St.

Hunter, James Locksmith Princess St.

Hunter, Roger Printer Dock St.

Hutchings & Co Mattresses Germain St

Hutchinson, Geo Jr Jeweller " "

Hyke, R S International Hotel Prince William St

Hinch, James United States Hotel Charlotte St

Henderson, Jas D Fruit, etc. Princess St

Hancock, F M Fish St James's St

Isbister, O R S Painter Dock St

Inches, Dr. P R Physician Germain St

Isaacs, Joseph Tobacco Mill St

Irvine, Bros. Grocers Germain St

James, S K F Ship broker Walker's Whf

Jardine & Co Wholesale and retail grocers Prince William St

Jarvis, C E L Insurance Princess St

Jarvis, Wm M " " "

Jack, Henry " Canterbury St

Jewellers' Hall King St

Jewett Bros Lumber Office, Water St

Jewett, E D & Co " " "

Johnston, James J Tailor King St

Jones, Simeon, & Co. Bankers Prince William St

Jones, Thos R & Co. Dry goods (wholesale) Canterbury St

Jones, Wm Tailor King Square

Jones, Mrs. Wm Florist Germain St

Jordan, Jas G Ship broker Lawton's Whf

Jordan, W W Dry goods Mkt Square

Kivenear, Wm Liquors North St

Kearns, A G " Dock St

Kennedy, Jas Grocer South Whf

Kennay, E E. Organs, etc. Germain St

Keohan, Thos H Gilder " "

Kerr & Scott Dry goods Mkt Square

Kilnapp, Geo Shoemaker Germain St

King Bros Groceries Princess St

Kinnear Bros Commission Nelson St

Kirk, J T & Co. Clothing Mkt Square

Kirkpatrick, Hugh " King St

Knowles, S N Trunks Germain St

Kavanagh, M Liquors Dock St

Knox & Thompson Furniture Princess St

Knodell Geo A Printer Church St

Kaye J J & J S Insurance Princess St

Kain Mrs. Green grocer Prince William St

Lumber Exchange H J Leonard, Sec Market Square

Larter, S Shoemaker Carmarthen St

Landry & Co Organs King St

Lantalum, E & Co Junk Union St

Lauckner, S J Baker Sydney St

Lawton, A G Drugs King St

Lawton, Edmund " Prince William St

Lawton, James Wharfinger Lawton's whf

Lawton, J. Fred Saw manuf North St

Lawton, W G Dry goods King St

Livingston, John Watchman office Canterbury St

Leach, Danl E Billiard saloon Charlotte St

Lee J W Stoves Princess St

Lee Mrs Intelligence office " "

Lee & Logan Grocers Dock St

Leonard, R J Ship broker Water St

Leonard, S & Co. Fish & ships Water St

Leonard, Robt. Sail maker Water St

Lester, E H Auctioneer King St

Lewin & Allingham Hardware Market Square

Leitch John & Co Woodenware Germain St

Lewis Wm B Ship smiths Britain St

Lipman, S & Son Cigars King St

Littlejohn, Thos Liquors North wharf

Lloyd & Co Coal Lloyd's wharf

Lockhart, W A Auctioneer North wharf

Logan, Lindsay & Co. Grocers King St

Lordly, Howe & Co. Furniture Germain St

Lorimer, J B Grocer Carmarthen St

Lorimer, Wm. " South wharf

Lunney, Thos. Clothier Dock St

Lunt, Enoch & Sons Steamboats Dock St

Lyman, C E Machinery agent Market square

Lear, James Manufacturer's agent King St

Lyons, Ann Second-hand store Germain St

Lawton, Benj Boat builder Nelson St

Lordly, Mrs Brunswick Hotel Prince William St

McAllister, James Dentist Germain St

MacIntyre, R & Co Paint manufacturers Sydney St

Maclellan & Co Bankers Prince William St

Magee & Co J T Tinware " " "

Magee Bros Dry goods " " "

Malcolm, Andrew Grocer South wharf

Manson, Jas. Dry goods King St

Maritime Warehousing & Dock Co. Office, North Whf

Maritime Bank Jas Domville, M.P., President Mkt Square

Maritime Insurance Co. Office Pr. Wm. St.

Wm. Pugsley, Jr., Sec.

Maritime Sewing Machine Co F S Sharpe Charlotte St

Marshall, Robt. Insurance agent Pr Wm St

Marsters, John F Custom-house broker " " "

Martin, Wm. Clothier Dock

Masters, A W Oils, &c Nelson

Masters & Patterson Provisions South Whf

Maxwell, Elliott & Barclay Shipsmiths Nelson

Maxwell, H & Sons Lumber Britain

May, Jas S Tailor Pr Wm St

McAndrews, Robt Shoemaker Germain St

McAndrews, R jr Grocer King St

McArdle, Patk " Pr Wm St

Macfee, Wm Blacksmith Ward St

McAvity, Thos & Son Hardware Water St

McCafferty, Hugh Liquors North Whf

McAvenney, Dr A F Dentist Germain St

McCourt, Patrick Merchant North St

McCarthy, Timothy Coal Water St

McSweeney, John Shipowner Office, Union St

McClure, Jas & Co Photographers King St

McConnell, Jas Boots and shoes "

McCormack, Jas Clothing Ward St

McCulloch, H & H A Dry goods Mkt Sqr

McDonough, M Tailor Germain St

McDougall, John Cabinet-maker Mill St

McFarlane, John R Soap and candles "

McFeeters, W W Clothier Mkt Sqr

McGivern, R P Coal North Whf

McGill, L Shoes Mill St

McCoskery, C A Liquors Pr Wm St

McGovern, W F Hatter King St

McInnes, J A Tailor Princess St

McKenzie & Scott Stone cutters Charlotte St

McLachlan, D & Sons Boiler makers York Point Slip

McLauchlan, Chas & Son Ship-brokers Office, North Wharf

McLaughlan, D J Commission North Whf

McLean, Wm M Ship-broker Office, Peter's Whf

McLaren, L Physician Charlotte St

McLeod, Geo Merchant Water St

McMann, L & Sons W I goods Smyth St

McManus, J N Clothing Mkt Sqr

McMillan, J & A Booksellers & stationers Prince Wm St

Masonic Hall Ritchie's build Princess St

McSorley, J Groceries & liquors Duke St

Melick, John Ship-broker Water St

Meneley, W Blockmaker Ward St

Merritt, E M Liquors Dock St

Merritt, Chas Capitalist Water St

Miller, J O Confectioner Charlotte St

Milligan, J & R Marble-cutters King Sq

Mills, Alf Chronometers Pr Wm St

Mitchell, John Carver

Mitchell, John Boots & shoes Pr Wm St

Moore, Wm Painter Germain St

Moore, Robt Auctioneer King St

Moore, Ellen Milliner King St

Morrisey, W C Undertaker Charlotte St

Morrisey, Patk Liquors Duke St

Morrison, Geo jr Grocer South Whf

Moulson, Jas Grocer Water St

Moynehan, Daniel Clothing Dock St

Mullin, Bros " Dock St

Mullin, J J " Prince William St

Mullin, John Boots and shoes King St

" " Liquors Dock St

Munroe, John J Trunks Princess St

McGinley, W Barber Canterbury St

McKillop & Johnston Printers " "

McKillop, John, & Co Geo Em Allen, agent Prince William St

McLeod, Ezekiel Official Assignee Princess St

McAvity, John D Grocer " "

Muldoon, E Liquors Duke St

McDonald & Hatfield Clothiers Dock St

McAleer, Mrs Liquors Duke St

Michaels, M Tobacconist Prince William St

Major, Wm Toys " "

Nash, Thos Ærated waters Dock St

New Brunswick Paper Co T P Davies, manager Canterbury St

Nicholson, J W Wines Robertson Place

Nicoud, Simon Jeweller Germain St

Nixon, Geo Glass and paperhangings King St

Noble, Geo A Boot-maker Canterbury St

Notman, W & J Photographers Germain St

Normansell, H S Victualler Duke St

O'Brien, Richard Liquors Germain St

O'Gorman, John Groceries and liquors Dock St

Olive, W H Ticket agent Office, Prince Wm St.

O'Regan, Chas Ship broker Office, South Whf

O'Connor, T J Boarding-house South Whf

Osgood, S P Marble-worker King Square

Oulton, Bros Ship-broker Office, Water St

Oddfellows' Hall Germain St

Odell, Mrs Fancy boxes King St

O'Hara, Chas Barber Mill St

Provincial Building Society C W Wetmore, Pres Prince William St

Paddock, M V Drugs Mill St

Partelow, C J Liquors South Whf

Partelow, G L " Ward St

Patterson, W H Jeweller King St

Patton Bros Liquors Water St

Patton, Danl Liquors Dock St

Peiler, E & Bro Piano dealers Prince William St

Pengilly, T M Drugs " " "

Pengilly Oil-clothes " " "

Percival, Purchase & Co Fancy goods King St

Peters, Albert Tanner Britain St

Peters, Thos W Capitalist Prince William St

Phillips, Miss S Hair worker Germain St

Philps, Geo Banker Prince William St

Potter, C E Painter Germain St

Potts, J W Grocer Water St

Powers, M N Undertaker Princess St

Powers, Stephen Liquor Mill St

Price, James Tailor Princess St

Prichard & Son Iron Merritt's wharf

Pullen, James H Painter Charlotte St

Purchase, Wm Watchmaker Dock St

Provincial Ins Co H H Reeve, agent Princess St

Pattison, Geo Tinsmith Church St

Purdy, Wm H Shipowner Maritime Bank

Quick, Augustus Ship Chandler Water St

Quinn, P J Dry goods Market Square

Quinn, Wm Blocks Britain St

Rankine, Thos & Sons Bakery Mill St

Ranney, H R Insurance Prince William St

Reeve, H H " Princess St

Ray, Chas R Agent Market Square

Raymond, Thos F Royal Hotel Prince William St

Redmond, P C Clothier Market Square

Reid, Miss Kate Boarding

Reed, J & R Shipowners Water St

Reed, Thos. M Drugs Market Square

Richardson, Alex & Co Saw manufacturers Union St

Ring, Z Shipowner Maritime Bank

Ring, Allan M Homoeopathic Phys Germain St

Rising, Wm Grocer South wharf

Risk, John Broker Nelson St

Richards, John Liquors Prince William St

Roberts, D V Ship chandler Water St

Robertson, C A Livery Stables King's Square

Rodgers, James Liquors Charlotte St

Robertson & Corbett Grocers, retl King St

Robertson, D D & Co Ship brokers Smyth St

Robertson, Geo Whs grocer Water St

Robertson, Le Baron Cigars Prince William St

Robertson, R & Son Sailmakers, &c Water St

Robinson, C & Co Undertakers Princess St

Robinson, C E Shipbroker Reed's Point

Robinson, T. W. Salt, W I Goods Union St

Roop, John Sailmaker Water St

Ross, John Saloon Prince William St

Rogers, John Tailor Prince William St

Ring, G Fred Commission Maritime Bank

Rowan, Archd Gasfitter Water St

Ruggles, St Clair Grocer Charlotte St

Runciman, John Gasfitter Water St

Rural Cemetery Co G Sidney Smith, Sec Princess St

Russell, J H Hotel King St

Rolph, A P Agent Duke St

St John Gas Light Co A Blair, Pres Carmarthen St

" Halifax Lithograph Co L D Clark, Manager Church St

" Mutual Ins Co O D Wetmore, Sec Princess St

" Building Soc C N Skinner, Pres Prince William St

" Board of Trade S J King, Sec Market Square

Salmon, Geo Variety King St

Sancton, G F Tugboats Office, Water St

Salmon & Cameron Photos King St

Scammell Bros Ship-brokers Water St

Scammell, C E, & Co Ship chandlers " "

Schofield & Beer Produce Walker's Whf

Schofield, Samuel Ship owner Office, Prince William St

Scott & Binning Dry Goods King St

Scott, Geo A Provisions & groceries Prince William St

Scott, T A Saloon Charlotte St

Seely, A McL Merchant Germain St

Seely, D J Comm, etc Water St

Sharkey, P & Son Clothiers King St

Sharp & Co Dry Goods "

Sharp, Laban L Jeweller "

Sheraton & Skinner Carpets Prince William St

Skinner, F S Grocer King St

Small & Hatheway Steamboats Office, Dock St

Small's Hall Dock St

Smith, A Chipman Drugs Market Square

Smith, Geo F & Co Ship chandlers North Whf

Smith, H R Bookseller King St

Smith, Wm Ship-smith

Snider, G E Auctioneer Robertson Place

Sparrow, Geo Saloon King St

Spence, W A Hay York Point Slip

Stafford, Jno W Liquors Ward St

Spring Hill Mining Co Coal Office, Water St

Starr, R P & W F " Smyth St

Steeves Bros Merchants Prince William St

Stephens & Figgures Grocers Dock St

Stephenson & McGibbon Lumber Office, North Whf

Stephenson & McLean Provisions, etc North Whf

Stephenson, Robt Boots and shoes Prince William St

Stewart, Geo, jr Chemist King St

Spencer & Wortman Patent Medicines Church St

Stewart, John Grocer Carmarthen St

Stewart, Luke Shipbroker North wharf

Stewart, Robt Toys Germain St

Stewart & White Furniture and Auctioneers Prince William St

Storey, J K Dry Goods King St

Strang, Saml Commission South wharf

Street, A L B Wines Princess St

Suffren, Geo Jewelry King St

Sweeney, John Boots & Shoes Prince William St

Swift & Johnson Painters Church St

Saunders, James Boots and shoes King St

Street, W W Stadacona Ins Co Prince William St

Temperance Hall King St

Talbert, A J Dry Goods Dock St

Taylor Bros Shipowners Prince William St

Taylor & Dockrill Grocers King St

Taylor J M Commission North wharf

Tennant, R H B Shirt mfr Prince William St

Thomas, Geo Shipbroker Water St

Thomas, Geo E Adjuster " "

Thompson, G F & Sons Paint mfrs Princess St

Thompson, Richd Fancy goods Market Square

Thomson, Wm & Co Shipbrokers Smyth Street

Thorne, W H & Co Hardware Canterbury St

Thurgar & Russell Liquors North wharf

Tippett, A P Manufacturers' agent Water St

Toll, James Fisherman Water St

Troop & McLauchlan Ship chandlers Water St

Troop & Son Ship owners Water St

Trueman, James Grocer South wharf

Tufts, Francis Provisions, &c " "

Tufts, H K Boots & shoes Prince William St

Tufts, Samuel Grocer Germain St

Turnbull & Co Flour, &c Ward St

Turnbull, J E Sash factory Main St

Turner, James D Oysters Water St

Turner, Joshua S Fruit " "

Thompson, Mrs Annie Boarding house Germain St

Travers, B Physician Sydney St

Valpey, J H Shoe mfr Prince William St

Vassie, Jno & Co Dry Goods whs Canterbury St

Vaughan & Donovan Boots & shoes Princess St

Vaughan, J R Boots & shoes Prince William St

Venning, J H Engraver Germain St

Vroom & Arnold Ship-brokers Water St

Ward, Wm M Liquors Charlotte St

Walker, Jno & Co Ship chandlers Walker's wharf

Walton, Wm Crockery King St

Waterbury, Wm Hardware King St

Waterhouse, L H Coal North wharf

Watson, A C Fruit Water St

Watson, W C Shipbroker Nelson St

Watson, W H Groceries & liquors King St

Watson & Co Books " "

Watts & Turner Dry Goods Market Square

Webb, W E Cordage Smyth St

Welch, Richd Tailor Germain St

Wetzell, R Ice-dealer Prince William St

Walsh, M & Son Boots & shoes Reed's Pt

Wetmore, C W Broker Prince William St

White, G & V S Merchants North wharf

White, James E Stock broker Prince William St

White, Thos Confectioner Germain St

White & Slipp Flour North wharf

Wheeler, Miss Boarding Charlotte St

White & Titus Flour, etc North Whf

Whiting, G H Agent Canterbury St

Whiting, W J Flour, etc South Whf

Warn, Wm & Son Barbers King St

Willis, E, & Co Paper Collar Manufs Canterbury St

Willis & Mott "Morning News" " "

Wilson, Gilmour & Co Mantels Prince William St

Wilson, J N Liquors Church St

Wisdom & Fish Machinery Prince William St

Wishart, John Merchant Walker's Whf

Wetmore, E J Flock Manuf North St

Wills & Rubins Ship-smiths Water St

Woodworth, J L Agent Mispeck Mills "

Weiscoff, Jacob Liquors Prince William St

Walker, Thos Physician Princess St.

Young, Adam Stoves Water St

Yeats, A, & Sons Iron Union St