Chapter XV

Aid for St. John--The First Days--How the Poor were Fed--
Organization of the St. John Relief and Aid Society--Its
System--How it Operates--The Rink--The Car-shed--List of
Moneys and Supplies Received--The Noble Contributions.

No sooner was it known abroad that a great fire had swept away the principal portion of St. John, and that thousands of people walked the streets, homeless and hungry, than, with wonderful unanimity, generous offers of aid came pouring in from all sides, for the relief of the ruined city. Large sums of money, cargoes of supplies, and carloads of breadstuffs, furniture, and clothing arrived; and committees of citizens, notwithstanding that they were burned out themselves, and had suffered severely, forgot everything in the desire to do good, and instantly proceeded to take charge of this relief, and administer it to the needy. The spacious skating rink was at their disposal, and this splendid building soon became the house of refuge for over three hundred homeless persons. These men, women, and children lived, slept, and ate here day after day, for a week and more after the fire. The rink was also converted into a provision storehouse, and from its centre the poor, daily, received the necessaries of life. The ladies' dressing-room was thrown into a clothes department, and from this place the wants of applicants were attended to. Of course the system employed at first was very loose, and while many deserving persons received aid, others, again, who had no claims on the fund, fared equally as well. The committee took the ground that it was better a few impositions should occur than that one deserving person should "go empty away," and accordingly none were refused alms and other assistance. The greatest credit is due to these gentlemen for their kindly and disinterested labours. While in office they did much good, and the generous donors of the material which was so freely sent, can rest assured that their bounty was not misapplied. Everything passed through the hands of His Worship, Mayor Earle, the chief civic officer, and was by him placed immediately after its receipt, in the possession of the proper ones who were delegated to receive it. But this committee could not be expected to distribute the relief, after the first week or two. The sums of money, and the immense quantity of supplies, which continued, and still continue, to come, and the large increase of applicants who only now began to realize their loss, caused the work to grow more and more arduous and cumbersome. Some regularly organized system of administering aid must be devised, and a proper board of workmen selected, who would be paid fairly for their services. This was what was done in Chicago, during the days of her calamity, and our people wisely considered that a leaf out of her book would answer the purpose. A meeting was called, and though some dissatisfaction existed at the precise _manner_ in which the thing was done, yet, after all, the error in such times as these should not be accounted as anything very serious. The movers meant well, and every one could not have a place on the board of directors.

Mr. C. G. Trusdell, the General Superintendent of the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, was sent down to St. John to give what counsel he could, and relate his experience to the people, and point out to them the beauties of the organization which obtained in Chicago during her troubles. He counselled the instant formation of a similar society here. He knew its workings intimately. It was thorough; it was business-like. No one, after the system was in full working order, could impose on the managers, and order would come out of chaos, and confusion no longer exist. His words had weight, for he had passed through the fire himself; and steps were at once inaugurated for the establishment of "The St. John Relief and Aid Society," with full control of the funds and supplies. The men who were selected for the task are those in whom the citizens have every confidence. The Directors are:--

S. Z. Earle, Mayor, _President_.
W. H. Tuck, Recorder, _Vice-President_.
Chas. H. Fairweather, _Treasurer_.

James A. Harding.
Hon. Geo. E. King.
Harris Allan.
Fred A. King.
Andre Cushing.
James Reynolds.
H. J. Leonard.
James I. Fellows.
Wm. Magee.
Chas. N. Skinner.
Ezekiel McLeod.
Gen. D. B. Warner.
A. Chipman Smith.
John H. Parks.
E. Fisher.

Aldermen Maher, Peters, Ferguson, Kerr, Adams, Duffell, Brittain,
Glasgow, and Wilson, with L. R. Harrison, _Secretary_.

These gentlemen then organized the St. John Relief and Aid Society, and assumed charge at once. The moneys were deposited in the bank, to the credit of Chas. H. Fairweather, the Treasurer; and General D. B. Warner, U.S. Consul, entered upon his duties as General Superintendent, and opened his office at the rink.

The sufferers by the fire, who had lived in the rink up to this time, were housed in tents on the barrack green. The rink was thrown into compartments. Fully two-thirds were placed at the service of the store-keeper, who dealt out the provisions, the manager of the furniture department, and the overseer of the space allotted to clothing. The space directly in front of the door-way is occupied by the different officers who perform the preliminary work. The gentlemen's dressing-room is devoted to the use of the visitors, and the other dressing-room is where the General Superintendent is to be found. No more admirable system of giving out help to those whose wants require it, could be formed. It is perfection itself, and though mistakes may occur occasionally, on the whole it moves like a piece of well-appointed machinery. The reader must understand that thousands of applications are made daily, and all sorts of tricks are resorted to by those whose necessities require no help, and every dollar given away to the undeserving, is so much carried from the mouths of the honest and honourable, for whom this magnificent donation was made. The greatest care must be exercised, and it is the business of quite a staff of officers to see that these impositions are checked, and no one is served twice on the same order. No one has been refused aid, if he was legitimately entitled to it.

The actual working of the system is an interesting study. Everything is done regularly and methodically. There is a substantial reason for every movement, and it is surprising how quickly the officers can detect an informality, or notice any attempt at deception. A brief account of the system as it works will be interesting to many. Upon entering through the main entrance, the visitor will notice, in stepping down to the floor of the rink, a number of benches. On these the applicants sit, each awaiting his or her turn, as the case may be. Before them are the interviewers, six or seven in number, seated at convenient desks. The applicant steps up and answers the questions propounded on a sheet of paper. This document is signed, and one of Mr. G. B. Hegan's (the chief of the clerks' staff) clerks numbers it. It then goes before Mr. Peter Campbell, the superintendent of visitors. He allots it to the visitor of the district to which the applicant belongs, for his name and address are on this paper. The next day this house is visited, and the wants of the residents being made known are entered on the paper, if in the opinion of the visitor, after thorough examination, they come under the proper head for relief. The applicant is told to call at the rink, where he receives orders for furniture, clothing or provisions, or all three if he needs them. After that has been gone through, it is only the question of a few minutes when he gets what he wants. He presents each ticket to the department of the various supplies, and after receiving his quota he passes out. The process is very simple, though it appears at first sight a little involved. It is the only way, however, by which a complete check may be put on what goes out or by which every dollar's worth of supplies can be strictly accounted for. Cases calling for immediate aid often come before the managers. The applicant's needs are urgent, and he cannot wait two days. He must have something now and at once. Even here the wheels of the system are not clogged. In half an hour or less he goes off with a day or two's full supply. An interim ticket is furnished for just such cases as his, and he gets enough on that "Immediate Relief" card, in advance of visitation to keep him from actual suffering, until his regular supply can come to him in due course. The plan adopted to prevent fraud works excellently, and without the remotest possibility of a mistake. This is the famous vowel index system and there is no better way than it. This is in charge of the book-keepers under W. H. Stanley, the Chief Book-keeper, whose fine ability has full scope in the management of this department. A complete registration is made of the name and number and residence of every applicant. The vouchers bearing these statements are fyled away in packages of a hundred, and it is only the work of a few seconds to find out all about the applicant as soon as he presents himself. In this department only the "issued" documents are kept. Before they pass into the book-keeper's hands they are retained by another set of clerks who hold them until the supplies are issued; when this is done the words "issued to ----" are written down on the face of the voucher in red ink and at once recorded at the book-keeper's desk and fyled as before mentioned. Mr. Hegan, whose desk faces the door, performs his functions with excellent executive skill, and the other gentlemen in charge of the different departments have the system at their fingers' end and already show much familiarity with the work. It is the duty of the visitors who call on the people named in the circulars handed them, to make every legitimate enquiry and strive to learn the fullest particulars of the applicants, as much depends on their report to headquarters. This duty is entrusted to persons of discernment and reliability, and few complaints have reached the General Superintendent of negligence and incompetency. As soon as they occur, however, the offenders are promptly dismissed. The Provision Department is in charge of Mr. Geo. Swett, formerly Manager of the Victoria Hotel. He has an efficient staff of clerks, and his store-room reminds one of a well regulated wholesale grocery store. The meat is cut up into convenient pieces by butchers, and the whole management here is reduced to a system; Mr. Swett is always courteous and looks carefully after those under him. Mr. Kerrison is chief of the Clothing Department, and Mr. P. Gleason, is the principal officer of the Furniture Room. Miss Rowley is Superintendent of the Ladies' Clothing Department. The heads of the different departments are held responsible for the doings of their subordinates, and the utmost vigilance is accordingly exercised.

The large car-shed immediately adjoining the rink, has been converted into a store-room and receiving office. Here, Messrs. Wm. Magee and James Reynolds receive the supplies as they come to the very doors of the shed by rail, and are brought from the steamers by carts. As most of the relief comes by train there is no cartage or expense attached, and this besides being very convenient is wholly inexpensive. Not an article can leave here to go to the various departments in the rink, unless an order comes for it from some chief of a department. The supplies are usually ordered in large quantities in the morning and in sufficient amounts to last one day. The warehouse is kept well, and the goods therein are carefully looked after and subject to constant examination. Everything here, as well as in the other rooms, is done by check, and nothing can go astray.

The Directors are husbanding their resources and looking further ahead than the present hour. Care is taken to render judiciously the relief which has come from the generous friends abroad. It is likely that the St. John Relief and Aid Society will continue several years in active operation. They will have much to do, and the trials which will come with the winter will be very trying.

LIST OF BUSINESS HOUSES BURNT OUT.

Academy of Music A. M. Ring, Pres. Germain Street.
Adams, James & Co. Drygoods King Street.
Allan, Harris Brass-founder Water Street.
Allan Bros. Foundrymen " "
Allan, J. Howe Provisions South Mkt. Whf.
Allan, John Tinsmith Canterbury Street.
Allen, Geo. Em. Commercial agent Prince William Street.
Ames, Horace T. Ship chandlery Walker's Whf.
Albert Mining Co. Albertite Pr. William Street.
Armstrong, Aaron Bonded warehouse " "
Armstrong, Bros. Founders Main Street.
Armstrong, John & Co. Dry goods Prince William Street
Austin, W. H. Livery Stable Princess Street.
Andrews, Wm. Mountain,
& Co. Manuf. Agents Prince William Street.
Arrowsmith, J. E. Victualler Germain.
Abel, Mrs. Boarding-house "
Aitken, Allen & Co. Machinists Sydney Street.
Anglin, Hon. T. W. "Freeman" Prince William Street.
Almon, L. J. Insurance Princess Street.

Brown, Silas H. Builder Pitt St.
Ballantine, J. E. & Co. Boots and shoes
(retail) King St.
Barbour Bros. Provisions South Mkt. Whf.
Barbour, M. C. Dry goods (retail) Prince William St.
Barbour, Robt. Painter
Bardsley, Bros. Hats King St.
Butt, W. F. Bonded warehouse Nelson St.
Brennan, Henry Oyster saloon Water St.
Barnes, A. B. & Co. Hotel-keepers Prince William St.
Barnes & Co. Booksellers " "
Benn, J. C. Insurance Germain St.
Barnes, Jos. W. & Co. Dry goods (retail) Market Square.
Betts Azor, W. T. Comm Ward St.
Bridgeo, D. Boarding-house Prince William St.
Bartsch, A. J. H. Watches and
Chronometers " "
Beard & Venning Dry goods " "
Benson, John Millinery " "
Beek, Henry S. Bookbinder " "
Bell, Joseph Painter Duke St.
Bellony, John Pictures Dock St.
Bent, Geo. R. Musical instruments,
organs Main St.
Bent, Gilbert Provisions South Mkt. Whf.
Bertain, G. W. E. Ship-owner Prince William St.
Berton Bros. Groceries Dock St.
Berryman, Drs. J. &
D. E. Physicians Charlotte St.
Best, Norris Metals Water St.
Bone, Peter Liquors Smyth St.
Birmingham, Michael " Dock St.
Biddington, George " Canterbury St.
Black, Wm. Ship chandler Ward St.
Blackall, Michael Coaches Prince William St.
Blanchard, W. E. Women's wear Germain St.
Blizard, S. G. Lumber yard Britain St.
Blizzard, Wm. Fish packer Prince William St.
Bostwick, C. M. Provisions Water St.
Bourke, T. L. Groceries and liquors Dock St.
Bowes & Evans Tinsmiths and stoves Canterbury St.
Bradley, Bros. Block & pump makers
Breeze, Dudne Liquors and groceries,
bonded warehouse
burned
Brims, A. & Son. Brewers Wentworth St.
Bruce, J. Boots and Shoes Sydney St.
Brockington, H. & Co. Tailors Germain St.
Brown, John C. Commission & W. I goods Brown's Wharf.
Brown & Nugent Liquors Dock St.
Burns, G. M. Boarding-house "
Bruckhof, Wm. Mouldings Germain St.
Bullock, Jos. Oils Nelson St.
Baillie, Chas. Fly tyer Prince William St.
Burnham, C. E., & Co. Furniture Germain St.
Burpee, I. & F. & Co. Iron and hardware North wharf.
Butt, John H. Tailor Germain St.
Buist, A. Liquors Water St.
Buxton, Thos. B. Liquors Dock St.
Brundage, Thos. Sail maker Merritt's wharf.
Brennan, B. Liquors Canterbury St.
Bank New Brunswick Hon.J. D. Lewin, Pres. Princess St.
Bank Nova Scotia J. M. Robinson, Agent Market Square.
Bank Montreal E. C. Jones, Agent " "
Brown, Miss Milliner Germain St.
Bustin, A. T. Circulating Library Germain St.
Bayard, Dr. Wm. Physician " "
Brewster, E. E. Bottler Dock St.
Burke, John Undertaker Princess St.
Bryden, Bros. & Co. Bakers
Bertaux, Geo. E. Ships Prince William Street.

Cain, Antony Liquors & groceries Mill St.
Callaghan, John " " Reed's Point.
Cameron, J. R. & Co. Oils and lamps Prince William St.
Campbell, P. & J. Blacksmiths Union St.
Campbell, Thos. Gas fitter Germain St.
Carleton, Robt. Blockmaker Wood St.
Carroll, David Plumber Princess St.
Carvill, Geo. Iron Nelson St.
Carvill, McKean & Co. Merchants Office, Walker's wharf.
Chubb, H. & Co. Stationers Prince William St.
Churchill, David Fancy goods Prince William St.
Clarke, Alfred T. W. I. goods Smyth St.
Clarke, James Flour Inspector
Clarke, G. H. Auctioneer Prince William St.
Clementson, F. & Co. Crockery Dock St.
Climo, J. S. Photographs & frames Germain St.
Coholane, John Grocer Dock St.
Collins, Francis Commission Dock St.
Connolly, Capt. Nautical school Water St.
Colpitts, Thos. R. Photographer Germain St.
Conroy, H. & Son Hair goods Canterbury St.
Corbitt, John Block & pumpmaker Ward St.
Corbitt, Samuel Furniture Prince William St.
Cornwall, Ira, jr. Insurance Agent Princess St.
Cotter, W. & Sons Victuallers Prince William St.
Coughlan, Daniel Clothing Dock St.
Coughlan, R. Liquors Ward St.
Coughlan, Thos. L. Jewelry King St.
Cox, Joseph Stone cutter
Crawford, W. K. Books King St.
Cruickshank, James F. Ship owner Office Maritime Bank
Cushing, Andre & Co. Lumber Office Prince Wm. St.
Cotter, B. Fruit Dock St.
Cochrane, F. J. Drugs Charlotte St.

Daniel & Boyd Dry goods, wholesale Market Square.
Davidson, Wm. Lumber Office Water St.
Davidson, Wm. J. Tug boats " " "
Dun, Wiman & Co. Mercantile Agency " Maritime Bank.
Dearborn & Co. Spices Nelson St.
De Forest, Geo. S. Provisions & W I goods South wharf.
Della Torre, C. & W. &
Co. Toys King St.
Deveber, L. H. & Sons Merchants Prince William St.
Devine, George F. Sheet Music " " "
Dalzell, J. W. Furniture Germain St.
Devoe, John D. Liquors & groceries Water St.
Daniel, Dr. J. W. Physician Germain St.
Dodge, Isaac A. Blacksmith
Doherty, Wm. & Co. Clothiers Market Square.
Domville, Jas. & Co. Merchants North Wharf.
Donovan, Jeremiah Boots and Shoes Dock St.
Driscoll Bros. Ship-owners Water St.
Driscoll, M. Ship-chandler " "
Duff, Alexander Tug Boats " "
Duffell, Henry Lumber Charlotte St.
Dunham & Clarke Architects Prince William St.
Dunn, J. E. Insurance Ritchie's Building.
Dunn, Jas. L., & Co. Iron and Ship-owners Smyth St.
Dyall, James Gas-fitter Water St.
DeBlois, T. M. News Room Prince William St.
Doody & Tole Plumbers " " "
Driscoll, Daniel Liquors Carmarthen.

Eastern Express Co. Jos. R. Stone, Agent Prince William St.
Eaton, Geo. Commission Nelson St.
Emerson, R. B. Tinsmith Germain St.
Emery, Oliver & Co. Provisions and Ships South Wharf.
Erb & Bowman Flour North Wharf.
Everitt & Butler Wholesale Dry Goods Canterbury.
Everett, C. & E. Hatters Prince William St.
Everett, Geo. F. & Co. Drugs King St.
Elder, Wm. _Daily Telegraph_ Prince William St.
Ellis & Armstrong _Evening Globe_ " " "

Finlay, Hugh _Printer's Miscellany_ Prince William St.
Finnegan, H. Liquors Prince William St.
Flinn, Geo. Saloon Canterbury St.
Fairweather, H. H. Coal York Point Slip.
Fairweather, A. C. & G.
E. Insurance Princess St.
Fairall & Smith Dry Goods, Retail Prince William St.
Fairbanks & Co. Gilders King St.
Farrell, Michael Clothing Prince William St.
Ferguson, John C. Grocer and Auctioneer South Wharf.
Flood, Michael Builder Wentworth St.
Finn, M. A. Wines Water St.
Fisher, Samuel Shoemaker Charlotte St.
Flewelling, G. & G. Matches Water St.
Foley, H. T. Notions Duke St.
Foster, John Grocers and Liquors Prince William St.
Foster, S. K. Shoes Germain Street.
Foster, S. R. & Son Tacks North St.
Fleming, J. W. Liquors Britain St.
Francis, Manuel Shoes Prince William St.
Furlong, Thos. Wines Water St.
Fiske, Dr. J. M. C. Dentist King St.
Fitch, Dr. Simon Physician Princess St.
Firth, Wm. M. B. Wharfinger Walker's Wharf.
Frith, Henry W. Clerk of the Peace Princess St.
Fitzpatrick, F. G. S. Bonded Warehouse Nelson St.
Ferguson, Miss Gordon House King St.

Gabel, Z. G. Rubber Goods Prince William St.
Gallagher & Young Coopers Ward St.
Gard, W. T. Manu. Jeweller Germain St.
Gerow, Geo. W. Ship-owner Prince William St.
Gibbon, W. H. Coal Mill St.
Gibson, W. C. Watch materials King St.
Gilbert, & Co. Merchants Prince William St.
Griffith, Dr. Jas. E. Dentist Germain St.
Gilmour, A. & T. Tailors Germain St.
Gleeson, Patk. Provisions South Mkt. Whf.
Griffin, Bros. Fish " "
Godard, J. W. Ship chandler North Whf.
Gorman, Thos. Provisions Ward St.
Grant, J. Macgregor Insurance Robertson Place.
Green, Nathan Cigars Prince William St.
Greenough, A. R. Saloon " "
Gould Bros. Dyers " "
Gunn, Thos. Tailor " "
Guthrie & Hevenor Bakers Charlotte St.
Gale, E. W. Insurance Prince William St.
Guy, Stewart & Co. Lumber Office, Water St.
Gardner Sewing Machine
Co. Princess St.
Gregory, Hugh S. Stevedore North Mk. Whf.
Grace, R. Umbrellas, etc. Princess St.
Gorrie, Henry Tailor " "
Gavin, P. Liquors Water St.

Hall, David H. Sewing Machines Germain St.
Hill, Rowland & Co. Crockery Mkt. Square.
Hall & Fairweather Flour South Whf.
Hall, Thos. H. Books King St.
Hamilton, Lounsbury &
Co. Manufacturer's agents Germain St.
Hammond, E. P. Sewing machines King St.
Holden, Chas. Physician Princess St.
Hanford, Bros. Commission Nelson St.
Health Lift Co. R. J. Moffatt, agent Germain St.
Hanington, Bros. Drugs King St.
Hanington, Thos. B. Auctioneer Princess St.
Harding, Chas. E. Lumber yard Reed's Pt.
Harding, John H. Mining agent Prince William St.
Harrison, J. & W. F. Flour North Mk. Whf.
Harrison, Matthew Boots and shoes Prince William St.
Hart, S. H. Cigars " "
Hammond, John Shoemaker " "
Hatfield & Gregory Ship chandlers North Whf.
Hatheway, Dr. J. C. Dentist Germain St.
Hatheway, Dr. Can. " "
Hatheway, W. H. Fish
Hawker, W. Drugs Prince William St.
Hay, A. & J. Jewellers King St.
Hayes, Edw. Baker Mill St.
Hayward, S. & Co. Hardware Prince William St.
Hamilton & Gray Barbers " "
Hayward, W. H. Crockery " "
Hegan J. & J. & Co. Dry goods " "
Hevenor & Co. Brass-founders Water St.
Hillman, W. H. Silver-plater Charlotte St.
Hilyard, C. E. Commission North Whf.
Holstead & Co. Trunks Water St.
Holstead, John S. Stevedore "
Horn, John Liquors "
Hubbard, W. D. W. Auctioneer Canterbury St.
Hughes, John E. Custom House broker Prince William St.
Hunter, James Locksmith Princess St.
Hunter, Roger Printer Dock St.
Hutchings & Co Mattresses Germain St
Hutchinson, Geo Jr Jeweller " "
Hyke, R S International Hotel Prince William St
Hinch, James United States Hotel Charlotte St
Henderson, Jas D Fruit, etc. Princess St
Hancock, F M Fish St James's St

Isbister, O R S Painter Dock St
Inches, Dr. P R Physician Germain St
Isaacs, Joseph Tobacco Mill St
Irvine, Bros. Grocers Germain St

James, S K F Ship broker Walker's Whf
Jardine & Co Wholesale and retail
grocers Prince William St
Jarvis, C E L Insurance Princess St
Jarvis, Wm M " " "
Jack, Henry " Canterbury St
Jewellers' Hall King St
Jewett Bros Lumber Office, Water St
Jewett, E D & Co " " "
Johnston, James J Tailor King St
Jones, Simeon, & Co. Bankers Prince William St
Jones, Thos R & Co. Dry goods (wholesale) Canterbury St
Jones, Wm Tailor King Square
Jones, Mrs. Wm Florist Germain St
Jordan, Jas G Ship broker Lawton's Whf
Jordan, W W Dry goods Mkt Square

Kivenear, Wm Liquors North St
Kearns, A G " Dock St
Kennedy, Jas Grocer South Whf
Kennay, E E. Organs, etc. Germain St
Keohan, Thos H Gilder " "
Kerr & Scott Dry goods Mkt Square
Kilnapp, Geo Shoemaker Germain St
King Bros Groceries Princess St
Kinnear Bros Commission Nelson St
Kirk, J T & Co. Clothing Mkt Square
Kirkpatrick, Hugh " King St
Knowles, S N Trunks Germain St
Kavanagh, M Liquors Dock St
Knox & Thompson Furniture Princess St
Knodell Geo A Printer Church St
Kaye J J & J S Insurance Princess St
Kain Mrs. Green grocer Prince William St

Lumber Exchange H J Leonard, Sec Market Square
Larter, S Shoemaker Carmarthen St
Landry & Co Organs King St
Lantalum, E & Co Junk Union St
Lauckner, S J Baker Sydney St
Lawton, A G Drugs King St
Lawton, Edmund " Prince William St
Lawton, James Wharfinger Lawton's whf
Lawton, J. Fred Saw manuf North St
Lawton, W G Dry goods King St
Livingston, John Watchman office Canterbury St
Leach, Danl E Billiard saloon Charlotte St
Lee J W Stoves Princess St
Lee Mrs Intelligence office " "
Lee & Logan Grocers Dock St
Leonard, R J Ship broker Water St
Leonard, S & Co. Fish & ships Water St
Leonard, Robt. Sail maker Water St
Lester, E H Auctioneer King St
Lewin & Allingham Hardware Market Square
Leitch John & Co Woodenware Germain St
Lewis Wm B Ship smiths Britain St
Lipman, S & Son Cigars King St
Littlejohn, Thos Liquors North wharf
Lloyd & Co Coal Lloyd's wharf
Lockhart, W A Auctioneer North wharf
Logan, Lindsay & Co. Grocers King St
Lordly, Howe & Co. Furniture Germain St
Lorimer, J B Grocer Carmarthen St
Lorimer, Wm. " South wharf
Lunney, Thos. Clothier Dock St
Lunt, Enoch & Sons Steamboats Dock St
Lyman, C E Machinery agent Market square
Lear, James Manufacturer's agent King St
Lyons, Ann Second-hand store Germain St
Lawton, Benj Boat builder Nelson St
Lordly, Mrs Brunswick Hotel Prince William St

McAllister, James Dentist Germain St
MacIntyre, R & Co Paint manufacturers Sydney St
Maclellan & Co Bankers Prince William St
Magee & Co J T Tinware " " "
Magee Bros Dry goods " " "
Malcolm, Andrew Grocer South wharf
Manson, Jas. Dry goods King St
Maritime Warehousing &
Dock Co. Office, North Whf
Maritime Bank Jas Domville, M.P.,
President Mkt Square
Maritime Insurance Office Pr. Wm. St.
Co. Wm. Pugsley, Jr., Sec.
Maritime Sewing Machine
Co F S Sharpe Charlotte St
Marshall, Robt. Insurance agent Pr Wm St
Marsters, John F Custom-house broker " " "
Martin, Wm. Clothier Dock
Masters, A W Oils, &c Nelson
Masters & Patterson Provisions South Whf
Maxwell, Elliott &
Barclay Shipsmiths Nelson
Maxwell, H & Sons Lumber Britain
May, Jas S Tailor Pr Wm St
McAndrews, Robt Shoemaker Germain St
McAndrews, R jr Grocer King St
McArdle, Patk " Pr Wm St
Macfee, Wm Blacksmith Ward St
McAvity, Thos & Son Hardware Water St
McCafferty, Hugh Liquors North Whf
McAvenney, Dr A F Dentist Germain St
McCourt, Patrick Merchant North St
McCarthy, Timothy Coal Water St
McSweeney, John Shipowner Office, Union St
McClure, Jas & Co Photographers King St
McConnell, Jas Boots and shoes "
McCormack, Jas Clothing Ward St
McCulloch, H & H A Dry goods Mkt Sqr
McDonough, M Tailor Germain St
McDougall, John Cabinet-maker Mill St
McFarlane, John R Soap and candles "
McFeeters, W W Clothier Mkt Sqr
McGivern, R P Coal North Whf
McGill, L Shoes Mill St
McCoskery, C A Liquors Pr Wm St
McGovern, W F Hatter King St
McInnes, J A Tailor Princess St
McKenzie & Scott Stone cutters Charlotte St
McLachlan, D & Sons Boiler makers York Point Slip
McLauchlan, Chas & Son Ship-brokers Office, North Wharf
McLaughlan, D J Commission North Whf
McLean, Wm M Ship-broker Office, Peter's Whf
McLaren, L Physician Charlotte St
McLeod, Geo Merchant Water St
McMann, L & Sons W I goods Smyth St
McManus, J N Clothing Mkt Sqr
McMillan, J & A Booksellers &
stationers Prince Wm St
Masonic Hall Ritchie's build Princess St
McSorley, J Groceries & liquors Duke St
Melick, John Ship-broker Water St
Meneley, W Blockmaker Ward St
Merritt, E M Liquors Dock St
Merritt, Chas Capitalist Water St
Miller, J O Confectioner Charlotte St
Milligan, J & R Marble-cutters King Sq
Mills, Alf Chronometers Pr Wm St
Mitchell, John Carver
Mitchell, John Boots & shoes Pr Wm St
Moore, Wm Painter Germain St
Moore, Robt Auctioneer King St
Moore, Ellen Milliner King St
Morrisey, W C Undertaker Charlotte St
Morrisey, Patk Liquors Duke St
Morrison, Geo jr Grocer South Whf
Moulson, Jas Grocer Water St
Moynehan, Daniel Clothing Dock St
Mullin, Bros " Dock St
Mullin, J J " Prince William St
Mullin, John Boots and shoes King St
" " Liquors Dock St
Munroe, John J Trunks Princess St
McGinley, W Barber Canterbury St
McKillop & Johnston Printers " "
McKillop, John, & Co Geo Em Allen, agent Prince William St
McLeod, Ezekiel Official Assignee Princess St
McAvity, John D Grocer " "
Muldoon, E Liquors Duke St
McDonald & Hatfield Clothiers Dock St
McAleer, Mrs Liquors Duke St
Michaels, M Tobacconist Prince William St
Major, Wm Toys " "

Nash, Thos AErated waters Dock St
New Brunswick Paper Co T P Davies, manager Canterbury St
Nicholson, J W Wines Robertson Place
Nicoud, Simon Jeweller Germain St
Nixon, Geo Glass and paper
hangings King St
Noble, Geo A Boot-maker Canterbury St
Notman, W & J Photographers Germain St
Normansell, H S Victualler Duke St

O'Brien, Richard Liquors Germain St
O'Gorman, John Groceries and liquors Dock St
Olive, W H Ticket agent Office, Prince Wm St.
O'Regan, Chas Ship broker Office, South Whf
O'Connor, T J Boarding-house South Whf
Osgood, S P Marble-worker King Square
Oulton, Bros Ship-broker Office, Water St
Oddfellows' Hall Germain St
Odell, Mrs Fancy boxes King St
O'Hara, Chas Barber Mill St

Provincial Building
Society C W Wetmore, Pres Prince William St
Paddock, M V Drugs Mill St
Partelow, C J Liquors South Whf
Partelow, G L " Ward St
Patterson, W H Jeweller King St
Patton Bros Liquors Water St
Patton, Danl Liquors Dock St
Peiler, E & Bro Piano dealers Prince William St
Pengilly, T M Drugs " " "
Pengilly Oil-clothes " " "
Percival, Purchase & Co Fancy goods King St
Peters, Albert Tanner Britain St
Peters, Thos W Capitalist Prince William St
Phillips, Miss S Hair worker Germain St
Philps, Geo Banker Prince William St
Potter, C E Painter Germain St
Potts, J W Grocer Water St
Powers, M N Undertaker Princess St
Powers, Stephen Liquor Mill St
Price, James Tailor Princess St
Prichard & Son Iron Merritt's wharf
Pullen, James H Painter Charlotte St
Purchase, Wm Watchmaker Dock St
Provincial Ins Co H H Reeve, agent Princess St
Pattison, Geo Tinsmith Church St
Purdy, Wm H Shipowner Maritime Bank

Quick, Augustus Ship Chandler Water St
Quinn, P J Dry goods Market Square
Quinn, Wm Blocks Britain St

Rankine, Thos & Sons Bakery Mill St
Ranney, H R Insurance Prince William St
Reeve, H H " Princess St
Ray, Chas R Agent Market Square
Raymond, Thos F Royal Hotel Prince William St
Redmond, P C Clothier Market Square
Reid, Miss Kate Boarding
Reed, J & R Shipowners Water St
Reed, Thos. M Drugs Market Square
Richardson, Alex & Co Saw manufacturers Union St
Ring, Z Shipowner Maritime Bank
Ring, Allan M Homoeopathic Phys Germain St
Rising, Wm Grocer South wharf
Risk, John Broker Nelson St
Richards, John Liquors Prince William St
Roberts, D V Ship chandler Water St
Robertson, C A Livery Stables King's Square
Rodgers, James Liquors Charlotte St
Robertson & Corbett Grocers, retl King St
Robertson, D D & Co Ship brokers Smyth St
Robertson, Geo Whs grocer Water St
Robertson, Le Baron Cigars Prince William St
Robertson, R & Son Sailmakers, &c Water St
Robinson, C & Co Undertakers Princess St
Robinson, C E Shipbroker Reed's Point
Robinson, T. W. Salt, W I Goods Union St
Roop, John Sailmaker Water St
Ross, John Saloon Prince William St
Rogers, John Tailor Prince William St
Ring, G Fred Commission Maritime Bank
Rowan, Archd Gasfitter Water St
Ruggles, St Clair Grocer Charlotte St
Runciman, John Gasfitter Water St
Rural Cemetery Co G Sidney Smith, Sec Princess St
Russell, J H Hotel King St
Rolph, A P Agent Duke St

St John Gas Light Co A Blair, Pres Carmarthen St
" Halifax
Lithograph Co L D Clark, Manager Church St
" Mutual Ins Co O D Wetmore, Sec Princess St
" Building Soc C N Skinner, Pres Prince William St
" Board of Trade S J King, Sec Market Square
Salmon, Geo Variety King St
Sancton, G F Tugboats Office, Water St
Salmon & Cameron Photos King St
Scammell Bros Ship-brokers Water St
Scammell, C E, & Co Ship chandlers " "
Schofield & Beer Produce Walker's Whf
Schofield, Samuel Ship owner Office, Prince William
St
Scott & Binning Dry Goods King St
Scott, Geo A Provisions & groceries Prince William St
Scott, T A Saloon Charlotte St
Seely, A McL Merchant Germain St
Seely, D J Comm, etc Water St
Sharkey, P & Son Clothiers King St
Sharp & Co Dry Goods "
Sharp, Laban L Jeweller "
Sheraton & Skinner Carpets Prince William St
Skinner, F S Grocer King St
Small & Hatheway Steamboats Office, Dock St
Small's Hall Dock St
Smith, A Chipman Drugs Market Square
Smith, Geo F & Co Ship chandlers North Whf
Smith, H R Bookseller King St
Smith, Wm Ship-smith
Snider, G E Auctioneer Robertson Place
Sparrow, Geo Saloon King St
Spence, W A Hay York Point Slip
Stafford, Jno W Liquors Ward St
Spring Hill Mining Co Coal Office, Water St
Starr, R P & W F " Smyth St
Steeves Bros Merchants Prince William St
Stephens & Figgures Grocers Dock St
Stephenson & McGibbon Lumber Office, North Whf
Stephenson & McLean Provisions, etc North Whf
Stephenson, Robt Boots and shoes Prince William St
Stewart, Geo, jr Chemist King St
Spencer & Wortman Patent Medicines Church St
Stewart, John Grocer Carmarthen St
Stewart, Luke Shipbroker North wharf
Stewart, Robt Toys Germain St
Stewart & White Furniture and
Auctioneers Prince William St
Storey, J K Dry Goods King St
Strang, Saml Commission South wharf
Street, A L B Wines Princess St
Suffren, Geo Jewelry King St
Sweeney, John Boots & Shoes Prince William St
Swift & Johnson Painters Church St
Saunders, James Boots and shoes King St
Street, W W Stadacona Ins Co Prince William St

Temperance Hall King St
Talbert, A J Dry Goods Dock St
Taylor Bros Shipowners Prince William St
Taylor & Dockrill Grocers King St
Taylor J M Commission North wharf
Tennant, R H B Shirt mfr Prince William St
Thomas, Geo Shipbroker Water St
Thomas, Geo E Adjuster " "
Thompson, G F & Sons Paint mfrs Princess St
Thompson, Richd Fancy goods Market Square
Thomson, Wm & Co Shipbrokers Smyth Street
Thorne, W H & Co Hardware Canterbury St
Thurgar & Russell Liquors North wharf
Tippett, A P Manufacturers' agent Water St
Toll, James Fisherman Water St
Troop & McLauchlan Ship chandlers Water St
Troop & Son Ship owners Water St
Trueman, James Grocer South wharf
Tufts, Francis Provisions, &c " "
Tufts, H K Boots & shoes Prince William St
Tufts, Samuel Grocer Germain St
Turnbull & Co Flour, &c Ward St
Turnbull, J E Sash factory Main St
Turner, James D Oysters Water St
Turner, Joshua S Fruit " "
Thompson, Mrs Annie Boarding house Germain St
Travers, B Physician Sydney St

Valpey, J H Shoe mfr Prince William St
Vassie, Jno & Co Dry Goods whs Canterbury St
Vaughan & Donovan Boots & shoes Princess St
Vaughan, J R Boots & shoes Prince William St
Venning, J H Engraver Germain St
Vroom & Arnold Ship-brokers Water St

Ward, Wm M Liquors Charlotte St
Walker, Jno & Co Ship chandlers Walker's wharf
Walton, Wm Crockery King St
Waterbury, Wm Hardware King St
Waterhouse, L H Coal North wharf
Watson, A C Fruit Water St
Watson, W C Shipbroker Nelson St
Watson, W H Groceries & liquors King St
Watson & Co Books " "
Watts & Turner Dry Goods Market Square
Webb, W E Cordage Smyth St
Welch, Richd Tailor Germain St
Wetzell, R Ice-dealer Prince William St
Walsh, M & Son Boots & shoes Reed's Pt
Wetmore, C W Broker Prince William St
White, G & V S Merchants North wharf
White, James E Stock broker Prince William St
White, Thos Confectioner Germain St
White & Slipp Flour North wharf
Wheeler, Miss Boarding Charlotte St
White & Titus Flour, etc North Whf
Whiting, G H Agent Canterbury St
Whiting, W J Flour, etc South Whf
Warn, Wm & Son Barbers King St
Willis, E, & Co Paper Collar Manufs Canterbury St
Willis & Mott "Morning News" " "
Wilson, Gilmour & Co Mantels Prince William St
Wilson, J N Liquors Church St
Wisdom & Fish Machinery Prince William St
Wishart, John Merchant Walker's Whf
Wetmore, E J Flock Manuf North St
Wills & Rubins Ship-smiths Water St
Woodworth, J L Agent Mispeck Mills "
Weiscoff, Jacob Liquors Prince William St
Walker, Thos Physician Princess St.

Young, Adam Stoves Water St
Yeats, A, & Sons Iron Union St