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of our townsman, Samuel Keefer,C. E. The Roman the battle a triangular one; but Mr. Patrick proved the victor for the third time. In 1861, Mr. Patrick again contested the constituency with Dr. Jessup, defeating him. In Parliament his sound practical views made him a prominent and influential member of the House, respected by gentlemen of every shade of politics. In 1873, Mr. Patrick was appointed Sheriff for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, a position which he still retains. LEGAL PROFESSION. PRESCOTT. M. E. O BRIEN was born July roth, 1849, at Perth, receiving his primary education at the Separate In 1868, he graduated at Regiopolis College, Kingston, and commenced the study of law in the following year, with the Hon. School in that town. O’Brien concluded his law studies in Toronto with the well known legal firm of Patterson, Harrison, and Bain, being called to the Bar at Michelmas Term, 1874. He commenced the practice of his profession at Perth, but removed to Prescott in 1575, where he succeeded Fraser and Mooney. 18th, 1847, being the son of the late John Strachan French, merchant, of that place. After attending the Ottawa Grammar School, he studied law with Judge Lyon, of Ottawa, and D. B. Read, of Toronto. In May, 1868, he was admitted as an attorney, and in May, 1870, was called to the Bar as barrister. Mr. French practiced his profession for two years in Merrickville, removing to Prescott, where he has since continued to reside. E. L. CHAMBERLAIN, B. A., was born at Toledo, November 24th, 1850, receiving his primary education at Farmersville. He graduated as a Bachelor of Arts at Albert University, in 1873; was Mathematical Master of the Ingersoll High School and Head Master of the High Schools at Morrisburg and Gananoque. He studied law with Fraser and Richards, Brockville, and Hon. Stephen Richards, Toronto; was called to the Bar in August, 1878, and opened an office in Prescott, in October of the same year, REVERE HOUSE, PRESCOTT. J. 5. HUNTINGTON, PROPRIETOR. This large and commodious hotel occupies the It is conveniently situated on Main Street, near the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Depot. The building is three stories high, built substantially of stone, and in every department fitted with modern conveniences, including a billiard hall. The house possesses accommodation for fifty guests, including sample rooms for commercial travellers. The proprietor, Mr. Huntington, keeps an omnibus, which conveys all passengers to and from trains free of charge, and no pains are spared to make the guests comfortable. John S. Huntington, the proprietor, was born in Kemptville in 1845, his father being Erastus Huntington, a descendant of an United Empire Loyalist. In 1866, Mr. Huntington married a daughter of the late William Levis, of Prescott, who has borne him four children. In early life he was engaged in railway business, and for thirteen years was passenger conductor upon the St. Lawrence & Ottawa Railroad. He is the owner of valuable real estate in and around Prescott ; and under his management, the “ Revere” has done a large and flourishing business. THE QUEEN’S HOTEL. WILLIAM BRUNNING, PROPRIETOR. This hotel is situated at the west end of the town, and under the management of the present proprietor from the farmers who visit the town, who find in it the home-like comforts which they so thoroughly enjoy and appreciate. The charges are moderate, and the menu of the Queen’s such as to elicit praise No pains are spared by the courteous proprietor to entertain in an hospitable manner all visitors, and send them on their journey well pleased. from the guests. PRESCOTT DISTILLERY, AND Ryspyvk Stock FARM. J. P. Wiser, M. P., is the proprietor of two very extensive establishments in Prescott. which demonstrate his enterprise as a business man, his tact and administrative ability. THE Ryspyk STOCK FARM. This farm is beautifully located upon the bank of the St. Lawrence, a short distance west of the town, and consists of 600 acres of excellent land, extending back to the 2nd Concession of Augusta. The buildamong the finest in Central Canada. The stock barn is 100x42 feet, with wings 50x18 feet, and cost,
