F. R. Lalor and Wm. Jaques Papers, 1910

F.R. [Francis Ramsey] Lalor (1856-1929) was born in St. Catharines, Ont. but lived most of his life in Dunnville, Haldimand County, Ont. He was a merchant and manufacturer. In 1903 he and a few partners founded the Monarch Knitting Co. Lalor was also an exporter of hardwood ashes used for agricultural purposes as fertilizer. Lalor was active in politics, he was a Conservative and the member of parliament for Haldimand, having been elected in the 1904, 1908, 1911 and 1917 elections. William Jaques lived in Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario. He was a junk dealer by profession.

Dr. Allan Booth

Professor of Classics, Allan Booth, lecturing.

Dr. Allan Booth

Professor Booth lecturing in the Thistle Complex.

Proceedings : Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario - 1855 & 1856

These are the annual proceedings of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario covering a single year of activity. The entire collection of proceedings cover the years 1855 to 2010. Future proceedings will be added to the website. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest worldwide fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. In Ontario, the governing body is called the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario. It is under the leadership of the Grand Master. He presides over the 53,000 Masons who belong to one or more of the 571 lodges in his jurisdiction.

Proceedings : Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario - 1929

On spine : The Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario.

Proceedings of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Canada at the annual convocation, 1929

Annual Convocation proceedings for the year 1929. The title varies slightly and convocation is held at different cities or towns in Canada. Seventy-first annual convocation.

Papers and Practical Illustrations of Public Works of Recent Construction, both British and American (1856)

Memoirs of the late Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Bentham, with an account of his inventions -- The Paddock Viaduct / by John Hawkshaw -- Lockwood Viaduct / by John Hawkshaw -- Denby Dale Viaduct / by John Hawkshaw -- Tithebarn Street Viaduct, Liverpool / by John Hawkshaw -- Newark Dyke Bridge on the Great Northern Railway / by Joseph Cubitt -- Mountain top track in the state of Virginia / by Charles Ellet -- Preliminaries to good building / by Edward Lacy Garbett / Suggestions for increasing the circulating medium in aid of commerce and mechanical enterprise

Funeral Invitation - February 5, 1856

An invitation to the funeral of Mrs. John W. Ball. The invitation reads: Niagara, February 5th, 1856. Sir--- You are requested to attend the Funeral of the late Mrs. John W. Ball, from the Residence of her husband to the Place of Internment, on Thursday the 7th Instant, at the hour of Two O'Clock in the afternoon.

Invitation to Opening of A & P Front Street, Thorold - 1929

An invitation to the opening of a new A&P Food shop on Front Street in Thorold, Ontario. The date of the event is Wednesday October 23rd, 1929 from 6pm to 10pm.

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for the months of March, April and May, 1856

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for services of engineering and contingencies furnished for the months of March, April and May, 1856.

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for the months of March, April and May, 1856, signed by S.D. Woodruff, June 3, 1856

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for services of engineering and contingencies furnished for the months of March, April and May, 1856, signed by S.D. Woodruff, June 3, 1856.

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for the months of June, July and August, 1856, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Sept. 2, 1856

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for services of engineering and contingencies furnished for the months of June, July and August, 1856, signed by S.D. Woodruff, Sept. 2, 1856.

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll during Nov. 1856. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 9, 1856

Port Dalhousie and the Thorold Railway pay roll for extension of the service during Nov. 1856. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Dec. 9, 1856.