ENOCH JAMES

M. Enoch James, who had but one term of office as alderman representing St. Lawrence Ward is an Englishman having been boni in Devonshire, in 1854. His parents immigrated to Canada about four years after his birth and settled in Montréal. Mr. James Sr., established a manufacturing business as soon as he arrived hère and took his son into his employ, when the latter had completed his course of studies in the schools of the city.

After a successfull business career with the Montréal Roofmg Company, Enoch James sought élection to the Municipal Council and was supported b}^ a large majorit\' of the ratepayers of the St. Lawrence Ward. His term of office extended, from 1892 to 1894, and he retired froni public life to give a more careful attention to the administration of the Montréal Roofing Company's interests.

At the City Hall Mr. James took an especial interest in the water department, and w^on many friends by his unfailing^ good nature and broad mindedness.