‹ Histoire de la corporation de la cité de Montréal depuis son origine jusqu'à nos jours; comprenant, en outre les portraits et biographies des membres du Conseil municipal de Montréal et des principaux fonctionnaires actuels, ainsi que de tous les maires qui ont présidé à nos délibérations civiques, des échevins qui ont siégé à l'Hôtel de ville depuis 1883, c'est-à-dire depuis la période d'annexion des municipalités limitrophesChapitre 153 sur 328 · DANIEL GALLERY · texte numérisé non relu

DANIEL GALLERY

Représentant du Quartier Sainte-Anne,

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succession afterwards, for the Allan Steamship Coinpan}^, the Shedden Transport Company and for a large bakery establishment. During nine ^^ears, he represented important breweries of the Dominion and finally, about eighteen years ago, he established the tailoring business which he still maintains.

Reverses never discouraged him, and it was only after two hard struggles in 1896 and 1897, that he finally won his seat in Council. He was twice re-elected by large majorities to the représentation of St. Ann's Ward. At the last gênerai élection, Mr. Gallery captured a seat in the House of Gommons, and in 1902 was chosen as a whip of the libéral party.

The représentative of St. Ann's division is a member of many benevolent societies and occupies in varions brotherhoods, a prominent position. He is connected with the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Knights of Columbus, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the St. Ann's Tempérance Society and is a life member of the Young Irish Men's Litterary and Benefit Association. He has also been for four years, a member of the Board of Catholic School Commissioners of the city of Montréal.

Alderman Gallery was married in Februar}^ 1889 to Miss Mathilda O'Neil, and is father of seven daughters and two sons.

MICHAEIv JAMES WALSH.

Michael Tames Walsh was born in St. Ann's Ward Montréal, 2nd Sept. 1858. His parents being Mark Walsh and Catherine Nolan.

At 8 years of âge, he went to the St. Ann's Christian Brothers School. On completion of his éducation he entered the G. T. R. Stores Department and remained until the âge of 22, when he left to take the position of storekeeper in the

MICHAELS-JAMES WALSH,

Représentant du Quartier Sainte-Anne,

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C. P. R. After three years service in that position he began business as nierchant tailor being the senior member of the well known firm of Walsh & Bussière, remaining in that firm until 1901, when lie retired and entered the insurance business. He is at présent spécial agent of the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society.

In sporting circles, he has been well known, having been Secretary of the Emmett Lacrosse Club and a player on the team that supplied the Senior Shamrocks, who were the champions of 1881. He played second base with the Clipper Base Bail Club, provincial champions for 1876 and 1877. He is also one of the best known men connected with Fraternal Associations in this City, and in many he has filled important offices as follows : Vénérable Sage '' Montréal West " Local Assembly, No. 5000, Knights of Labor ; Chief Ranger St. Anthony's Court, No. 126, Catholic Order of Foresters ; provincial treasurer. Provincial Court of Québec Province, Catholic Order of Foresters ; financial secretary, Branch 10, Catholic Mutual Benefit Association; trustée, Stanley Lodge No 5, Ancient Order of United Workmen ; président, Division No. 2, Ancient Order of Hibernians ; financial secretar}^, Canada Council No. 284 Knights of Columbus ; vice-président. St. Ann's Total Abstinence and Benefit Society and also a member of Court Freedom No. 485, Canadian Order of Foresters.

Alderman Walsh has been especially active in his efforts to improve the fire protection facilities in the central part of the City. At his spécial instance, a large addition was made to No. 3 Fire Station on Wellington Street, and a New Hose waggon, Seagrave Truck and Ladder, and large Waterous Steamer, hâve been ordered to be placed there.

He was largel}^ instrumental in securing the New Station in place of the old No. 9 on Centre Street.

Mr. Walsh was married Oct. çth 1882, to INIar}^ Jane Barry.

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