‹ 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 321 sur 328 · ARMAND PREVOST · texte numérisé non relu

ARMAND PREVOST

Ex-Echevin. 1881-2-3-4.

Photo. J. A. DUMAS, 112 Vitré, coin Saint-Laurent, Montréal.

a lumber business of his own. By close attention to business lie, in course of time, acquired a fair compétence. His first introduction to the Cit}^ Council took place in 1862, wlien he was returned as a Councillor for St. Ann's Ward, sitting uninterruptedly until 1867, resigning April 3rd, that 3'ear, and being replaced by Mr. James McSliane. In 1878, he went back to the Council as alderman for St. Ann's Ward, retaining his seat until 1887, when he was succeeded b}^ Mr. Conroy. Alderman Donovan will principally he remembered for his good work in connection with the Water Department, he having been chairman of the Water Committee during most of his time in the City Council. He, as a Park Commissioner, also took an active interest in Mount Royal Park.

Mr. Donovan is a conservative and a devout Roman Catholic, having been one of the most gênerons supporters of the parish of St. Anthony ever since its establishment.

Mr. Donovan, as a patriotic Irishman took considérable interest in the movement looking towards the betterment of the condition of his native land, and was an active member of the local branch of the Land League. He is also a member of the St. Patrick's Society and of the parochial tempérance and benevolent societies of St. Patrick's and St. iVnthony's parishes.

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