Fur Council of Canada records

The Fur Council of Canada is an association that represents people working in all sectors of the Canadian fur trade, including trappers, processors, designers, manufacturers and retail furriers. The association aims to “promote, defend and enhance the professional, economic, social and moral interests of our members”. The Council supports fair trading practices for the benefit of producers and artisans; the responsible use of renewable resources; partnerships between the fur trade and other sectors of the Canadian and international fashion industry; and innovative use of fur by young designers.

Report of Directors to the Shareholders, 1966

A report of the Directors to the shareholders, it reads "The year 1965 showed a continued trend of decrease in sales. The opening of new wineries in Moose Jaw, Calgary, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick has resulted in a change in wine marketing across Canada and are contributing factors. The Company's sales both retail and wholesale have continued to drop in Ontario, notwithstanding the advertising program undertaken by the Company. This decline is a matter of great concern to the Directors of the Company. Our new package introduced in the late fall of 1965 is now available across Canada which should improve our sales picture during the present year. Net profit is down $19, 000 from 1964, due to increases in the cost of raw materials and supplies and to reduced sales." The directors listed are: John M. Woodbridge, William R. Barnes, A.H. Kidder, P.G.D. Armour, H.M. Pawling, Miss Florence A. Goffin, William D. McLean.

President's Report to the Directors, Year 1963

The report reads: "The Company's sales in 1963 showed a decline of 5.6% in gallons and 6% in value. In spite of this, the net profit is $119, 706.03; down 3.8% from 1962. Increased competition from heavy advertising campaigns by the larger companies and a substantial upward trend in the sales of imported wines are the two main factors for our reduction in sales. Sales through all retail wine stores in Ontario are declining due to the large number of Liquor Control Board of Ontario Stores which have been opened in the past year. The 1963 vintage was very successful amounting to over 500,000 gallons raising our total inventory to well over a million gallons for the first time in history. By holding our overhead down and keeping the quality of our products at a high level, we hope to show a better profit in 1964.

Receipt from Mrs. Moore to Mr. Woodruff

Receipt from Mrs. Moore to Mr. Woodruff for items including: trimmings for vest, 1 pair of gloves and yards of brown Holland. This paper has been torn at the left side and at the bottom. This does not affect the text, Sept. 5, 1843.

Receipt to W. Woodruff from William Evans

Receipt to W. Woodruff from William Evans for silver watch, Feb. 2, 1845.

Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle

Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle for repairs to clothing, Nov. 3, 1845.

Receipt to Mr. D. Woodruff for The Examiner Subscription

Receipt for 15 shillings to Mr. D. Woodruff for a subscription to The Examiner newspaper, Nov. 17, 1845.

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from Wynn Hubbuck

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from Wynn Hubbuck for horse and buggy, Nov. 1, 1845.

Receipt to Mr. Woodruff from V. Merritt

Receipt to Mr. Woodruff from V. Merritt for sewing materials, May 2, 1846.

Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle

Receipt to S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle for repairs to clothing, May 16, 1846.

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from Peter Cougle

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from Peter Cougle for repairs to clothing, Nov. 12, 1846.

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from E. Williams

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff from E. Williams, Aug. 18, 1847.

Receipt to Samuel D. Woodruff from Mr. Ashford

Receipt to Samuel D. Woodruff from Mr. Ashford for board, Dec. 31, 1847.

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from P. Cougle for repairs to clothing, July 29, 1848.

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff

Receipt to Samuel Woodruff for a rope for a buggy. This receipt is stained. This does not affect the text, Aug. 12, 1848.