CHARLES ALBERT MASSEY. The late Charles Albert Massey was the eldest son of the late Hart A. Massey, the well-known manufacturer and philanthropist. and was born in Haldimand township, near the town of Cobourg, Northumberland County, on Sept. 20, 1848. About three years later his parents removed to Newcastle, Ont., where his father had purchased an interest in the business established by his father, Daniel Massey. Esq., and began the manufacture of agricultural implements. Young Charles received a good school education and all the advantages that devoted parents and good influences could afford. He was a man of business from the beginning. He was not long in his teens when 'his father placed him in the factory, where by actual experience with the other workmen he might become acquainted with a trade. In 1864 he entered Victoria University, Cobourg, where he was a student for two veal's. In the fall of 1866 he pursued the course and graduated at the British American Commercial College, Toronto, showing fine business habits and rapid work. Following this he tool the course at the Toronto Military School, which completed his student life,

In 1867, while his father was' absent in Europe, the whole business was placed mainly in his charge, though he was not yet nineteen yean old, These grave responsibilities were bravely borne, and from this time forward until his death he was an active spirit in the management of the business, In 1870, the health of his father becoming impaired for a while, the business was formed into a joint-stock company, under the name of the Massey Manufacturing Company, Charles being made vice-president and manager, a position he ably and acceptably filled during the remainder of his life.

The rapid development of the business at New Castle, with the introduction of every appliance and the best machines, and the unparalleled extension of the works on their removal to Toronto in 1879, attest to the energy and skill of Charles A. Massey. He was always deeply interested in the welfare of the workingmen under him. They recognized in him one to whom they could go in trouble and find relief, one who would kindly advise-a brothel' who was always ready to listen to their troubles, and do what he could to help them out of their difficulties. He also kept himself fully informed in all public affairs, and at one time was offered a, candidacy for election to the Dominion Parliament, from West Toronto, but his business cares and responsibilities were so heavy that he was obliged to decline. He had always enjoyed remarkably good health until a short time before his last illness. In January, 1884, he was stricken with what appeared at first to be a severe cold, but which quickly developed into typhoid of a virulent form. He died Feb. 12 following, in his thirty-sixth veal'. The Massey Music Hall, Toronto. was erected by his father in his memory.

Mr. Massy was married on Oct. 12, 1870, to Miss Jessie F. Arnold, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and had seven children. five of whom survived him, namely: Mrs. E. S. Glassco, Arthur Lyman, Mrs. W. Howard Chandler, Charles Albert, and Mrs. A. T", Armstrong. His widow is since deceased.