FRANK DOWD

The superintendent of the water Department lias a valuable assistant in the person of his secretary, Mr. Frank Dowd. The varions committees, which hâve controlled the work of the water department, hâve also appreciated his services. Mr. Dowd was born in this city, December i6th, 1864. His father was Mr. Frank Dowd and his mother Alphonsine Lepage. His edncation was received at the Catholic Commercial Academy, St. Catherine street. When but 15 he entered — in September 1879 — the employ of Greene, Sons & Company, wholesale furriers. The following year, however, he was appointed to a position in the office of the superintendent of the water works. He iilled varions positions during the ten following years, until 1890, when he was appointed to his présent one, secretary of the Department, by a resolution of the City Council. He is a member of the C. M. B. A. branch 54. In April 1891, Mr. Dowd married Caroline Hastie. From this marriage, one daughter and two sons were born.

Mr. Dowd is an enthusiastic sportsman for sports sake and one of the best shots in the Montréal district.