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he does a leading business.
Ainong the various Fire Insurance Com-
panies • which he represents are the
" Commercial Union," of London, Eng., and
the " Lancashire," of England, • besides
Several others, in all representing a capital
of over twenty millions. He also represents
the " Canada Life " and •" Citizen's Acci-
dent " companies. A view of Mr. Radcliffe's
offices is given on this page.
GEO. STEWART;
PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST 2 ND
DEALER IN MOULDINGS, &C.
A live industry in town is
that carried on by Mr. Geo.
Stewart at his photographic
studio, corner of Hamilton St.
and the Square. Mr. Stewart
purchased the apparatus, plant
and good -will of Mr. Geo. B.
Robson in 1885, and has suc-
ceeded in developing a large
trade in the various lines of his
business. In addition to being
a first-class photographer he has
attained considerable proficiency
as a crayon artist, and has been
successful in turning out a large
number of orders in that parti-
cular line. To enable him to do
full justice to the outside view
department he recently pur-
chased one of the largest cameras in
West, and his general photographic ap-
paratus is one of the most complete outside
of the large cities. A number of changes
in the fitting up of the studio are now in
contemplation, which when completed will
make it one of the most perfect estaFlish-
ments in the province. Mr. Stewart has
secured the assistance of Mr. D. Young,
recently of Chancellor's celebrated photo-
graph gallery, Dublin, Ireland,
to enable him to keep up with
the growing trade of the town.
Mr. Young is an expert in his
profession and already has
turned out a quantity of highly
creditable work. The people of
Goderich have in Stewart's
photographic studio, an institu-
tion which, while doing work at
town rates, keeps up with the
cities in style, and with the
times in knowledge of the craft.
went can .1)e met here, Travellers or others
in want of trunks and travelling outfits will
find Mr. Dowding able to supply thein with
everything from a • shawl strap to the
largest saratogas.
REES PRICE Si SON,
GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS,
cccupy the corner store in the Kay block,
2I
having had large •experience in England
and while in business at Belleville.
Country produce, fruits in their season and
garden produce are always to be found
here the first in the market. In crockery
and glassware the firm make large direct
importations, and are always prepared to
meet any demand which may be made.
Tobaccos and cigars also receive special
attention, the best brands • only being
handled. In short_'.- in every
department Messrs. Price keep
up with the times, having capital
and experience to develop and
carry on. a large trade, and
progressive • ideas that take
advantage of every opportunity
for the extension of their
business.
the
W. J. DOWDING,
HARNESS MANUFACTURER,
SADDLERY, &C.
Mr. Dowding's establishment
is situated on Hamilton street,
half a block from the Square,
where he keeps on hand an
extensive stock of harness and
saddlery goods, and the many
smaller articles usually found in
that connection. He is a prac-
tical man in his business, and with a good
force of competent workmen can execute in
first-class style any orders from the finest
four-in-hand to that of the heaviest
draught for every class of heavy teaming.
Large orders for lumber camp outfits have
been filled with a promptness not excelled
in the cities. Robes in their season are a
leading feature, and every taste or require -
RESIDENCE OF R. McLEAN, HURON ROAD.
West street and the Square, as shown in
the accompanying illustration. Mr. Price
is an Englishman and a former resident of
Belleville, Ontario, where for years he
carried on the largest grocery and tea house
in that city. He removed to Goderich in
1879, and for about eight years was
engaged extensively in the milling and
grain trade, afterwards establishing the
present grocery business with his son
THE CANADIAN BANK OF
COMMERCE,
R. S. WILLIAMS, MANAGER.
The Goderich agency of this,
one of the standard financial
institutions of the Dominion,
was opened in 1870, under the
management of Col. A. M.
Ross, now Provincial Treasurer
of Ontario, who held office until
1883, when the present manager,
Mr. Williams, succeeded; him.
The offices of the agency here
are very neatly and conveniently fitted up,
and that the bank enjoys in a very high
degree the nonfidence of our business men
is evident every day during business hours.
Every facility is afforded for the prompt
and convenient transaction of monetary
matters, and visitors or those abroad who
may have financial dealings with our town
will find Manager Williams and his assistants
in the Canadian Bank of Coinmerce the
most obliging and courteous
officials. The bank is located in
THE
KAY BLOCK, WEST STREET AND THE SQUARE.
George Price. From the first day they
have enjoyed a large patronage, and
in promptness and general enterprise are
not 'surpassed by any house in their line
even in the largest cities. Their stock
comprises • everything within the range of
the grocery trade, teas and coffees being a
specialty, in the selection and handling of
which goods Mr. R. Price is an expert,
the Kay block, corner of West
street and the Square, as shown
in the illustration on this page.
J. H, HILLIER,
GROCERY AND PROVISIONS
is located on Kingston street, on
a leading thoroughfare from two
of the main country roads
running into town. He has been
in business here for many years,
and has an established trade of
large proportions. In addition
to the main departments of
groceries and provisions, Mr.
Hillier carries a large stock of
general goods, which his ]or..g
experience has shown to be
" what the people want," and he
does a large trade in the hand-
ling of country produce.
G. W. THOMSON,
DEALER IN MUSICAL ` INSTRUMENTS, SEWING
MACHINES, AND BICYCLES, AND MANU-
FACTURER OF ARTIFICIAL STONE.
Mr. Thomson's musical rooms are located
on the Square, second door from the corner
of Colborne street. • He has for years -
conducted a most successful business as
agent for pianos and organs, and at present