The Westmount examiner, 9 décembre 1999, Cahier 2

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less time was spent on issuing edicts concerning citizens\u2019 behaviour.Around 1910, Westmount adopted detailed construction standards (which included the banning of non-masonry construction).These standards were far superior to anything on the Island of Montreal.Zoning laws were equally strict.In 1916, We were also the first city to create an Architectural Commission.And by 1911, Westmount had invested over $600,000 in parkland\u2014a prodigious sum at the time for such a small municipality.By 1931, we had more park acreage per capita than any other municipality in Quebec.But the fixation on appropriate behaviour did not totally die out.In 1912, the Victoria Rifles could not build an armoury in Westmount because booze was served in the mess.Westmounters also looked with disdain at Montreal's nightlife, characterized in 1911 by the Westmount News as \u201cvulgar entertainments.that call for the wild excitement that is productive of a nature that is devoid of higher thinking.\u201d They also deplored the \u201cobscene political character\u201d of Montreal.If one ignores the lamentable lapses in the 60s and 70s, Westmount has continued to be very careful about controlling what citizens can build.where 14.3 per cent of its citizens earn what Statistics Canada classes a \u201clow income\u201d, has a demographic reality that belies its fat-cat image.I would not wish to be mayor of a city of the exclusively rich.Westmount probably has the widest diversity in incomes of any city its size in Canada.We are probably home to a few billionaires; we are certainly home to many people of quite modest means.Westmount also has communities within communities, whether they make up the \u201cbelow Dorchester\u201d area, the Abbot/Bethune area, Victoria Village, or Priest\u2019s Farm.All very different, but all very Westmount nonetheless.We have achieved a mini-Canada within our borders, where tolerance and neighbourliness is the norm, a comforting place where families can flourish.Where interests and values are shared.We agree on what makes a perfect city: library, parks, local shops, schools.And independence.But this idyllic little community is threatened by the forces of amalgamation, by Pierre Bourque and his fatuous slogan of \u201cone island one city.\u201d By megacity megalomania.\u2019 By the forces of homogenization and uniformity.By the big-box approach to city management.Rather than being inspired by a city like Westmount, with its prudent management, respect for built heritage, and sense of belonging, the amal- gamationists want to destroy rather than emulate.We cannot allon@ mediocrity to win over quality.So as we look forward to a possible sesquicentennial, our future's a bit hazy.We have to assert a kind of municipal existentialism.We have to demonstrate that, along with tolerance and good government, Westmount is capable of baring its teeth.As Shakespeare put it, \u201cIn peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility.But when the blast of war blows in our ears, then.disguise fair nature with hard-favoured rage.\u201d Make no mistake about it\u2014Bourque is launching a hostile takeover.It just remains to be seen when will be the appropriate time for Westmounters to show their mettle.Stay tuned.We have tremendous strengths to draw on.We are, collectively, a complex product of 125 years.Westmount must live on.We owe it to all the Westmounters who have gone before us and those who, with our determination, will come after us.Peter Trent was recently re-elected for a third term by acclamation. & oy Es ex > ER = 55 oY 4s wn sie 0 TN 3 5 SR LE ori i = 2 =, a ve a > ny Ty $ +e ig SEY ST + ha pos an = Sy de IN Fe ; 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Hi i, ha bi THE VI i i of fi ll 9 A 5 % 0, i pi \u2018os 5; dy o x i Ah A i 7 9 i y [£ i k ij % pe Ji il i i i : 5%) i ie i i ik 1 : 4 né di A i i: vd > yi i Ji Ai i À at d 4 iy ig Ci, 2 i ho i i hy He Sit is ei fr A Éd EEE Là fs ls dott gi i été / 3DVd + 6661 ¥ITNIDIA + NOILIGI AYVSHIAINNY YISZL INNOWLSIM 40 ALD OE PAGE 8 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION » DECEMBER 1999 Celebrating Westmount s 125th in style The cover illustration is a collage of three vintage postcards (circa 1910) generously provided by the Westmount Public Library.Concept and design by Production Manager Emanuela Niculescu.When a friend has a special birthday, it necessitates a special party.Here in Westmount, the party has been going on all year with a number of events starting with the play \u2018There'll be no tavern in this town\u2019 on Feb.19 and culminating with the 125th anniversary dinner on December 2.Now it\u2019s The Westmount Examiner\u2019s turn to contribute to the festivities.This special anniversary issue is the culmination of several months of work by all The Examiner staff, freelance writers, photographers and graphic artists.| would like to bring attention to a few individuals for their fine work: Philip Dombowsky, a regular contributor to The Examiner and a Director of the Westmount Historical Association, wrote our timeline for us.His M.A.in Art History and interest in information technologies was a huge asset as he brought together a massive amount of information and helped us sift through countless photographs to find just what we needed.Laureen Sweeney, the longtime Examiner reporter and photographer who has covered more than 200 fires, wrote two terrific pieces for us on Westmount's most spectacular fires and the City\u2019s honour roll.Marylin Carsley, another regular contributor, wrote a feature on Greene Avenue and one on places for children\u2019s activities over the years.So, | hope you enjoy the fruits of our labours and join us in wishing the City of Westmount another great 125 years, at least.\u2014Leonard J Gervais THE WESTMOUNT EXAMINER City of Westmount 125th Anniversary Edition is published by Les Hebdos Transcontinental, a subsidiary of A ranscontinental PRODUCT The Westmount Examiner 210 Victoria Ave.Westmount, Que.H3Z 2M4 GTC Transcontinental Group Ltd.Tel: (5 14) 484-5610 Second class mail registration number 1375822 or 484-7523 Publishers liability for error: The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value Fax: (5 14) 484-6028 of an advertisement.The publishers liability for other errors or omissions in connection with any advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in anv subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid for the advertisement.Publisher & Editor: Leonard J Gervais Chief Reporter: Wayne Larsen Administration: Debbie Dore Graphic design: Emanuela Niculescu, Yvon Desjardins, A.Dagenais, P.Garber Sales consultants: Harvey Aisenthal, Sandy Cobrin, Janice Proctor Regional Manager: Louis-Charles Ménard Kathryn Osborne DESIGN D'INTÉRIEUR INC.Mssci mode + BRUNSCHWIG & FiLs e WAVERLY * ROBERT ALLEN ¢ DESIGNERS GUILD ¢ ETC Rideaux, rembourrage, bousses, couvre-lits & douillettes sur mesure, papier peint services de décoration intérieur PAPIER PEINT + MEUBLES + MIRROIRS + LAMPES + BRUNSCHWIG & FILS + WAVERLY ¢ ROBERT ALLEN + DESIGNERS GUILD * ETC Draperies, upholstery, slipcovers bedspreads & duvet-covers made to measure co-ordinating fabric & wall paper complete design services WALLCOVERINGS ¢ FURNITURE ¢ MIRRORS ¢ LAMPS © 1357 AVE.GREENE, 2¢ MONTRÉAL (QC) H3Z 2A5 TEL 931 1357 FAX 931 0101 40103463 A WTA op Congratulations Westmount! Félicitations Westmount! at le SPA \u2026 The new destination is a healthy one.If you need to get back in touch with the quality of life that you once enjoyed, we have the knowledge and facilities to \u201chelp you get there.Our packages are available from 1 to 21 Sar © | and are adapted to the needs of everyone.If you want to:ge Forfaits disponibles à partir de $135 / jour Oce.double golive 5 Co Wishes evergone in their community a Happy Holiday Season! Discover unique gift ideas, elegant candles, fine cards, stationary items and elegant accessories for your table and home! Celebrate the Holidays with a Millennium champagne candle for 14% Exclusive to Angelica in Westmount \"a er A IA Sy ea Mr Sl ap + Be © mére ; pao, rts a SITE 40103428 \u2014 5003 Sherbrooke St.W (corner Claremont) Open 7 days Tel.369-2882 Delivery service available 8% 6 3DVd + 6661 ¥ITWIDIA » NOILIAI AUVSHIAINNY YISTL LNNOWLSIM 30 ALD Westmount\u2019s history features famous Montrealers Westmount, like many other Canadian towns and cities, went through many changes and incarnations over the years.The following is a detailed timeline of Westmount and its history over the past 300 years.An * denotes an approximate date.By PHILIP DOMBOWSKY 1662 \u2014 The first land grant in the area later known as Westmount was obtained by stone mason Jean Leduc.1692* \u2014 House built by the St.Germain family on Côte St.Antoine Road near the current Lansdowne Avenue.Descendants retained possession of the house until the 1890s.1730* \u2014 The probale date of construction of the Hurtubise house near Côte St.Antoine Road, on land granted to the family in 1688.Clarke, 1775*%* \u2014 Simon a prosperous fur-trader and the first English-speaking settler in #8% PAGE 10 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION DECEMBER 1999 Sherbrooke, built a wood frame house at the corner of Sherbrooke Street and Clarke Avenue.Eventually surrounded by beautiful gardens and extensive orchards, the house remained a local landmark until the early 1900s.1802* \u2014 William McGillivray, a director of the North West Company, built the estate \u2018Rosemount\u2019 on land formerly owned by the Bouchard family.1805 \u2014 William Hallowell, partner in the firm of McTavish, McGillivray & Company, leased approximately 100 acres of land running along the escarpment between the present Atwater Avenue and Hallowell Street.Hallowell built a house on the property the following year.1828 \u2014 Land formerly owned by the Lacroix family was purchased by Charles Bowman, a Montreal merchant.Bowman used the land to build \u2018Forden\u2019, one of Westmount\u2019s most splendid early mansions and renowned throughout the city.A CY eee Wii Simon Clarke's original house at the corner of Sherbrooke and Clake Avenue.1840* \u2014 Moses Judah Hays built Metcalfe Terrace on land obtained from the Gentlemen of the Seminary of St.Sulpice.1852 \u2014 William Murray built the estate \u2018West Mount\u2019 on property formerly owned by the Leduc family.1861 \u2014 \u2018Rosemount\u2019 estate purchased by Robert James Reekie.Reekie would subsequently sell most AK JC EIEN] of the property for private homes.1869 \u2014 The first Sunday school classes in Côte St.Antoine were held in the home of William Rutherford on Clarke Avenue.1872 \u2014Montreal City Passenger Railway Company's horse-car service extended along St.Catherine Street to Greene Ave.See page 11 Taras ® CONTINUED FROM @ WESTMOUNT\u2019S HISTORY, PG.10 1873 \u2014 The first Protestant school in Côte St.Antoine was established on the second floor of a wooden frame farmhouse at the southeast corner of Côte St.Antoine Road and Clarke Avenue.The school\u2019s first teacher was Miss E.Turnbull.Cote St.Antoine, Coteau St.Pierre and Côte St.Luc were detached from St.Henry to form the municipality of Notre Dame-de-Grâce.The Proclamation creating the new -aunicipal entity was issued on December 9th by Québec Lieutenant- Governor René Edouard Caron.1874 \u2014 The first council meeting in Notre-Dame de Grâce was held in the house of Prospère Sauvage in Côte St.Luc.The Honorable Eustache Prud'homme was the unanimous choice as the municipality's first Mayor.Alexandre Mills, Luc Prud'homme, John Snowdon, Joseph St.Germain, William Rutherford and James K.Ward were appointed the tirst councillors.1875 Dedication of St.Matthias, the first Protestant church in Notre-Dame de Grace.The small wooden frame structure was built on Crawford Street (Church Hill) above Cote St.Antoine Road on land donated by Mrs.Robert T.Raynes.1876 \u2014 Secession of the western area of Notre-Dame de Grâce (Coteau St.Pierre and Côte St.Luc).The new municipality was named Notre-Dame de Grace West.The area east of Claremont retained the name Notre-Dame de Grace.Two-storey building on the north end Stanton Street purchased by the School Commissioners for use as a school.The building had central hall on the ground floor separating two classrooms.The upper floor had several small rooms and one large room, which was used for Council meetings and concerts.1879 \u2014 Notre-Dame de Grice incorporated as the \u2018Municipality of the Village of Côte St.Antoine\u2019.1885 \u2014 Stanton Street School opened on Stanton Street near Côte St.Antoine Road.The school was renamed Côte St.Antoine Academy.1886 \u2014 Opening services held in Melville Presbyterian Church at the corner of Stanton and Cote St.Metcalfe Terrace.built circa 1840 by Moses Judah Hays Antoine Road.Founders of the church included A.C.Hutchison, Matthew Hutchison, Robert Harvie, Thomas Samuel and Douglas Rutherford.The St.Georges Snowshoe Club, founded in 1840, erected a clubhouse on land near The Boulevard and Aberdeen Avenue.1887 \u2014The Heather Curling Club, a wooden building housing two sheets of ice, opened on the west side of Kensington Avenue above Sherbrooke Street.1888 \u2014 The Montreal Amateur Athletic Association erected a clubhouse on land acquired from the Hallowell estate.1889 \u2014 French Methodist Institute, housing about 60 boys and 40 girls under the supervision of a governor and a resident principal, opened on Greene Avenue.Founding of the Cote St.Antoine Lawn Tennis Club.The first clubhouse was built on the southwest corner of Kensington Avenue and Sherbrooke Street and included four grass and two cinder courts.After the property was sold for See page 12 Proudly Serving The Westmount Community since 1928 Congratulates The City of Westmount on its 1 25\" Birthday! SPECIALISTS in: » COLLISION REPAIR * PAINTING » TOTAL CAR CARE Ask for your FREE Metro Ticket when leaving car SPÉCIALISTES en: + COLLISION * PEINTURE * PROGRAMME D'ENTRETIEN Demander votre billet GRATUIT pour le mêtro quand vous laissez votre auto.AUTOPRO 1100 boul.Decarie N.D.G.Tel: \u201885 25] 55) Fax: open © RUST CONTROL SYSTEMS Member of the \u2018 network \u2014_\u2014 NATIONAL GUARANTEE UTOPRO 40103422 $F LL 10Vd « 6661 ¥39WIDIA » NOILIGT AUVSHIAINNY YISZL INNOWLSIM 10 ALD) GE PAGE 12 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION + DECEMBER 1999 1890s saw expansion and the name changed to the City of Westmount @® CONTINUED FROM WESTMOUNT'S HISTORY, PG.11 building lots in 1906, the clubhouse was moved to new grounds located between Grey and Vendôme avenues below Sherbrooke.1890 \u2014 The name of the municipality was changed from the Village of Cote St.Antoine to the Town of Cote St.Antoine.The town\u2019s population at the time was 1,850.The shoe merchant John Smithers opened a store on Greene Avenue.The store remained a fixture in The former Stanton School, which became the Town Hall in 1895 Westmount for more than 80 years.First services held in the \u2018Tabernacle\u2019, a Methodist chapel at the corner of Lansdowne and Western.The \u2018Tabernacle\u2019 was the first of three Methodist churches to occupy the site.Formation of the Cote St.Antoine Improvement Committee.One of the first recommendations put forward by the Committee was that the town purchase a 16-acre tract of land south of Sherbrooke Street for use as a public park.1892 \u2014 The first bakery in Cote St.Antoine was opened by Frederick Carter on Clarke Avenue.James Harrison was appointed Chief Constable of the Fire and Police Department.By the end of the year the police force consisted of four constables who also served as the town\u2019s fire brigade.First church service held in the Church of the Advent at the corner of Western and Wood avenues.Construction of the Glen Bridge, the first public works project in Côte St.Antoine.The new structure replaced a wooden bridge constructed by Canadian Pacific Railway in 1888.1893 \u2014 Electric streetcar service extended to Côte St.Antoine.The route was in the form of a loop along St.Catherine, Victoria, Sherbrooke and Greene.A new Côte St.Antoine Academy was built at the corner of Argyle and Côte St.Antoine Road.The old building was later converted into a Town Hall.1894 \u2014 Dent Harrison, \u201cBaker and Confectioner\u201d, established a bakery at 1 Dunlop Place, a small lane running parallel to St.Catherine Street between Greene and Wood avenues.Harrison would eventually build the POM Bakery near the Glen.The Canadian Speed Skating Championships was held on the grounds of the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association.Ten thousand people attended the event.Westmount\u2019s first bank, the Merchants Bank of Halifax, was opened at the corner of Greene Avenue and St.Catherine Street.1895 \u2014 Name of the municipality changed from the Town of Côte St.Antoine to the Town of Westmount.Publication of Westmount\u2019 first newspaper, the Westmount Advertiser.The Advertiser was published weekly until 1906.Former Côte St.Antoine Academy renovated as a Town Hall.1896 \u2014 Glen School (later named King\u2019s School) was built on Western Avenue between Lansdowne and Victoria avenues at a cost of $25,000.1897 \u2014 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations held in Westmount Park.Events included a demonstration See page 13 Westmount Animal Hospital Jaking care of Westmount's pets since 1969 349 Victoria Ave, Westmount 487-5300 Happy 125th Bodhday Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:30 am 8:30 pm sat 9 am - 4:30 pm | 3 sun 11 am - 1 pm 2 \u2018The year 1999 is a special one.for.\u201cWestmount Animal Hospital, too.\u201cJust like the City of Westmount, We're also proud tobe marking.For 20 yas vr been looking : the well- of animals in especially proud to.be fa community.that cares so uch about its pets,\u201d says veteri- Arbors Dr.Marc Vaillancourt.problems 1 urinary fo contro flushable + biodegradsble , We're celebrating too! \u2018 Hospital has been located on with their owners.Now vations at 349 Victoria\u201d ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF NDG Tel.: 484-6014 6926 Sherbrooke W.CATS DECARIE-CLINIC FOR CATS Tel.: 484-3233 4180 Bivd Decarie PET SHOP \"MONSIEUR JEANNOT\" Tel.: 484-4495 5335 Sherbrooke W VICTORIA PET SHOP Tel.: 484-1105 6926 Sherbrooke W WESTMINSTER VETERINAIRY CLINIC Tel.: 481-3900 96 Westminster N WESTMOUNT ANIMAL HOSPITAL Tel.: 487-5300 320 Victoria While Westmount Animal = reunited lost and: found animals look forward to the new m ai and the completion.of our TIRE ser tt =) = T= 0 Bal =~ rT WV The library and Victoria Jubilee Hall were both opened in 1899 CONTINUED FROM WESTMOUNT'S HISTORY, PG.12 by local school children and the unveiling of an attractive granite fountain donated by the Westmount branch of the Women's ChristianTemperance Union.Westmount\u2019s first train station, a wood building designed by William S.Maxwell, was erected at the south end of Abbott Avenue.1898 \u2014 Land later developed for Westmount Park was purchased by the Town of Westmount.Indian skeletons were discovered in July on the grounds of the St.Georges Club near Aberdeen Avenue and the Boulevard.More remains were found during excavations carried out in the fall under the direction of W.D.Lighthall.The Montreal Arena opened at the northeast corner of Wood Avenue and St.Catherine Street on December 31.1899 \u2014 Official opening of the Westmount Public Library, one of the first municipally funded libraries in Canada.Official opening of Victoria Jubilee Hall.Designed by Robert Findlay in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, the building included a dance floor, concert hall stage, bowling alleys, a billiard room, a swimming pool and a gymnasium.The Swedish watchmaker Nils Ohman opened store at the corner of Wood Avenue and St.Catherine Street.Ohman later moved his shop to Greene Avenue, where it remained a fixture until the 1980s.1900 \u2014 Opening of Queen's School on Olivier Avenue.The school\u2019s first principal was Agnes James.First services were held in the new Presbyterian Church on Elgin (now Melville) Avenue.William Douw Lighthall appointed Mayor of Westmount.A lawyer, author, and historian, Lighthall played a major role in the founding of the Union of Canadian Municipalities.1901 \u2014 Mary Saxe appointed librarian at the Westmount Public TY TE RE This postcard shows members of the Westmount Lawn Bowling Club In action, circa 1902.Library.During her 30 years as head librarian, the library's collection grew from 2,000 volumes to 36,000 volumes.1902 \u2014 The Westmount Lawn Bowling clubhouse opened on land leased from the Monk estate near Kensington and Cote St.Antoine Road.Dent Harrison\u2019s \u2018Model Bakery\u2019 moved to newer and larger premises at 319 Prince Albert Street.Within ten years, the Harrison bakery had 100 people in its employ and was producing 100,000 loaves of bread per week.1903 \u2014 First services held in St.Leo's, the first Roman Catholic church in Westmount.1904 \u2014 Formal opening of the new Heather Curling Club on Kensington Ave.near St.Catherine Street.Royal Bank building erected at the corner of Greene Avenue and St.Catherine Street.1906 \u2014 As part of her Canadian farewell tour, opera sensation Emma Albani performed in front of a crowd of 3,000 at the Arena.See page 20 BOUTIQUE A VANTAGE Prêt-à-porter, sizes 6-18 Dressing Fashionable Westmounters Since 1983 A great assortment of gift ideas for Christmas such as jewellery, scarves, gloves, etc.starting at only *10°° GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE BOUTIQUE AVANTAGE CENTRE BEAUMONT.1264 Beaumont Street, Town of Mount Royal Tel: 733-1185 Open: Monday - Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm CONGRATULATIONS WESTMOUNT ON YOUR 125% ANNIVERSARY! 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GROUPE SUTTON CENTRE-OUEST 245 Victoria, Westmount e (514) 933-5800 © WWW@SUTTON.COM 40103299 ema == ms mes me By LAUREEN SWEENEY f all our memorable Westmount fires, certain ones have earned a special place in our history for the landmarks they destroyed, the difficulties they presented, the spectacle they generated, the compassion they forged, the lives they took or the heroes they created.The stories of our Westmount fires provide us with a fascinating document of history and humanity.FIRE AT THE MAYOR\u2019S HOUSE IN 1893 ithout doubt, a fire at the mayor\u2019s house when Westmount On December 12, 1957, firefighters were called to battle a blaze at Temple Emanu-El located at Sherbrooke and Elm.was still known as the Town of Côte St.Antoine, must have been a noteworthy event.Listed in the annual report dated 1893, the year after formation of the fire department, the blaze at Matthew Hutchinson's was one of eight reported along with: explosion of a kitchen range, two chimneys on fire, a fire at Ledoux\u2019 stables, a fire in Howley's block, and one at Chapman's drug store.This was the era when fire vehicles were drawn at the gallop by proud, spirited horses.One can almost imagine the excitement that a New Year's Eve fire must have generated at the start of 1898 when the proud, spirited fire horses pulled the hose reel and ladder truck at a gallop to Elm Hall, a building on Elm Avenue used for dance instruction and the meeting place of the Masonic and Forester lodges as well as other groups.Here, according to a detailed account in the Daily Witness newspaper, the Westmount Chess Club was entering another when one of the players suddenly spotted smoke rising from a floor grate.Despite their efforts in quelling the fire \u201cwith a cup a cold water\u201d, the smoke increased until \u201cring out wild bells,\u201d was heard.The Westmount Fire Department fought the fire with two streams \u201cone of which occasionally froze up.\u201d The dozen or so chess players carried out eight of the clubs \u201c10 handsome tables and a number of other articles of furniture.\u201d That the hall was not completely reduced to ashes, stated the report, was due to the stubbornness by which Mr.S.B.Slack contested his chess match with Mr.R.Short, keeping players on hand past midnight, long enough to discover the fire.WESTMOUNT ARENA RAZED BY FIRE @ One early landmark that was razed by fire was the old Westmount Arena on St.Catherine near Atwater in 1914.Crowds gathered to watch the spectacular blaze just as they had turned out in better times to watch horse shows and other events.When fire claimed the original Victoria Hall on a cold winter day in 1924, the loss was so great that the council immediately undertook rebuilt the community centre.The freezing of hydrants, fire hoses and equipment continued to plague firefighters throughout the years making Westmount\u2019s winters fires among the most devastating and the most spectacular.WELL-DONE PIZZERIA @® As the mercury plunged in the early hours of January 5, 1977, fire broke out at the landmark Westmount Pizzeria at the northeast corner of Victoria and St.Catherine.Inside was a \u201cball of fire.\u201d An explosion followed.Wind whipped the flames and waves of sparks scudded across the open pit of the Metro tunnel being extended through Westmount at the time and as far east as the Glen.In the same row of greystones, another spectacular fire gutted an adjacent building on Oct.30, 1982.And now, like the phoenix rising from the ashes, the city\u2019s newest community gardens rise on the empty lot where the buildings once stood.TEMPLE EMANU-EL & ST.ANDREW'S «æ Church fires are among the toughest to fight on account of their cavernous interiors and among the toughest for a community to experience because of the potential loss.On December 12, 1957, firefighters were called twice to Temple Emanu- El at Sherbrooke and Elm.The second time, at noon, fire was rolling inside.Crowds stood by to watch the 70 firefighters, hampered by a biting wind and the icing of equipment, fight vainly to save one of the finest reform synagogues on the continent.The temple was destroyed but fortunately irreplaceable religious scrolls, one said to 1900 years old, were saved.æ lt was 11:29 on the night of August 3, 1965, when the janitor at St.Andrew's United Church ran across the street to the police and fire station with the unbelievable news: the church was on fire.Firefighters rushed to the scene to find the basement full of smoke, apparently from smouldering undetected for some time.Its a fire they'll never forget.The highly polished and waxed interior was soon engulfed.The entire roof fell in and the building went up in flames following a shattering hackdraft.Flames shot 150 feet high and were visible for 12 miles.\u201cI remember looking inside from a nearby roof and thinking it was the closest thing to hell,\u201d says Fire Director Jim Adams, a firefighter of two years at that time.\u201cIt was all glowing, a big mass of flames and embers.\u201d Despite the efforts of firefighters, the rubble was still smouldering 35 hours later.A construction crane was quickly brought in to knock down what remained of the burnt shell.Fortunately, church records had been kept in a fire-proof vault and miraculously, current registers had been transferred only hours before the fire to Westmount Park Church for combined summer services.\u201cThose were the days when we used to have fires,\u201d Adams adds.\u201cI mean fires.\u201d ROSEMOUNT AVENUE FIRE IN 1967 « Adams was also at the big apartment fire two years later at 10 Rosemount on March 25, 1967, when burning inflammables in basement lockers filled the entire building with black smoke.\u201cThat was quite a fire,\u201d he recalls.\u201cPeople were waiting out on their balconies.We evacuated a whole slew of people by ladder from the upper storeys.\u201d f@% £1 30Vd + 6661 ¥IIWNIDIA + NOILIGI AUVSYIJAINNY YISZL INNOWLSIM 10 ALD * $k PAGE 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Sherbrooke Street and Victoria Avenue.First power supplied by the municipal incinerator and electric power plant near the Glen Road, the first municipally owned utility in Canada.1907 \u2014 Founding of the Westmount News Company.The company published the Academy Bulletin, the High School News, the McGill Daily, and the Westmount News.The first issue of the Westmount News was published on October 5th, 1907.The paper's first editors were Mr.Herbert Groves and Mr.C.H.Moody.Westmount City Council debated the question of annexing Notre- Dame de Grâce.Inauguration of the Westmount Train Station at the foot of Victoria Avenue.1908 \u2014 Westmount incorporated as a city.A Legendary tenor Enrico Caruso performed at the Arena in 1908 Opera star Enrico Caruso performed in front of a crowd of nearly 4,000 at the Arena.The Westmount Municipal Association was formed with the objective of encouraging public discussion on municipal affairs.St.Paul's Academy opened on Cote St.Antoine Road.The school was built on the site formerly occupied by a small house comprising a general store and the municipality's first post office.1909 \u2014 Official opening of Rosyln School, \u201cthe most modernly equipped school in the Dominion\u201d.Dedication of the new St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Stanton Street and Cote St.Antoine Road.Within three years of building the new church the congregation grew from 388 to 1300.The first department store in Westmount was built by William Biltcliffe on a corner lot at Victoria and Somerville.William H.Trenholme appointed Mayor.During his term, Trenholme led the fight against Montreal\u2019s proposed annexation of Westmount.1911 \u2014 St.Leo's Academy, a Catholic school for boys, was opened on Clarke Avenue.Dedication services for the Temple Emanu-El, Westmount\u2019s first synagogue.Opening of the Children\u2019s Room at the Westmount Public Library.A new Montreal Amateur Athletic Association building was erected on St.Catherine Street.1912 \u2014 Dedication services were held for the new St.Matthias Church on Cote St.Antoine Road.Formal opening of the Westmount Y.M.C.A.The three-storey building included a gymnasium, swimming pool, billiard room, dormitories and a lunch room.Westmount Fire Station No.2 opened at the corner of Victoria and The Boulevard.1913 \u2014 Dedication of Calvary Church at the southwest corner of Greene Avenue and Dorchester Boulevard.Westmount Fire Department acquired its first motorized vehicle.See page 27 eo es, Hor & SPICY Congratulates the city of Westmount on its 125\" anniversary For a truly unique dining experience in an intimate atmosphere, come and feast || on our unlimited servings menu of over 60 tantalizing items.We use only the finest ingredients and our take out cuisine is second to none, all prepared by o ; RESERVATIONS 7373 DECARIE BLVD.(CORNER JEAN-TALON) team of world class: DELIVERY 937-6000 731-1818 40103909 sem me em, PRE SEL I rd mr nemo Te rr marie | # * + i : ; 4 i pr pur ES æ& Another large apartment blaze five years earlier (July 17, 1962) had caused extensive damage at the Whitehall Apartments at Kensington and Sherbrooke.The six-hour blaze injured six firefighters.One, Lieutenant Bob Morris, fell through a section of the roof.« It was the same year the aerial ladder truck toppled over taking Fireman Barry Welch down with it.He was working at the top of the ladder during a fire involving construction material in January 1962 on the 10th floor of the huge apartment block under construction at 4300 de Maisonneuve (then Western Avenue).As the truck collapsed, he rode the ladder all the way down as trained to do but was pinned beneath.The 27-year-old was severely injured and subsequently retired on permanent disability.The fire had spread to upper floors by straw used to protect the freshly- poured concrete.@ Throughout the years, many lives have been spared and some lost despite various valiant life-saving attempts.Perhaps none was more passionately described than the story of Hiram L.Piper, who died trying to rescue his wife in the early hours of Jan.15, 1929.Heavy smoke aroused Mr.Piper, 69, from \u201ca deep slumber\u201d in their home at 94 Arlington, according to a report in The West End News.He called the fire department \u201cgasping into the mouthpiece.\u201d When the firemen arrived three minutes later, he met them at the door saying his wife was upstairs unable to escape.When the smoke proved too thick for the firemen to find their way through the unfamiliar house, Mr.Piper continued upstairs alone to her bedroom.Minutes later, firemen broke into the house from an upstairs porch to find him overcome near his wife's bed.The couple perished and the interior of the house was house interior was completely gutted.w Years later a high profile blaze that destroyed the stately mansion of Allan Bronfman (younger brother of Sam) at 9 Belvedere Road, led to the life-threatening situation for two firefighters, blinded and disoriented by smoke when a section of the roof collapsed around them.Hearing their cries for help, Fireman William Osborne took a stream and made his way through the smoke leading them to safety.\u201cI still remember the screams,\u201d he says.Later, he was commended by the city council for \u201cbravery and selflessness\u201d in saving two confreres from serious injury or death.The bitterly cold night of February 16, 1977, generated a host of other memories.\u201c[t was my first major fire.I was cold, tired and completely overwhelmed,\u201d recalls Osborne, who will retire in three months.Throughout the fire, firemen, policemen, private security people and members of the household staff rescued treasures.\u201cWorker after worker emerged carrying precious paintings and other objets d'art,\u201d The Examiner reported.@ At another heroic fire on Jan.4, 1985, Captain Michael Boychuck (then a lieutenant), plunged into a smoke filled apartment at 440 Mount Stephen before any of the arriving fire crew had time to don breathing apparatus.Guided by cries of help, he pulled a man much larger than himself to safety and was later presented with Canada's Medal of Bravery by Governor General Jeanne Sauvé.æ Unfortunately, two fires have claimed the lives of three Westmount firefighters.At a highrise fire in Westmount Square June 27, 1973, Ronald Masson was the first to die in an accident that involved breathing equipment.The second fire, which still touches the lives of those who were at the scene, occurred 20 years ago on November 30, 1979.Here, in the middle of the night, in the smoke-filled basement of a large house at 482 Mount Pleasant, two firefighters became trapped where they had fallen through from the floor above.Time seemed to stand still as colleagues managed to raise one, their lieutenant, and searched for the second.Hope was kindled in vain when he too was brought up.A civic funeral ensued for 28-year-old Eric Hart, a father of two young boys.The lieutenant, Patrick Geraghty, succumbed to the trauma in January 1981.@ One of the most spectacular winter fires occurred Jan.5, 1989, when a fireplace blaze ravaged two heritage-rated homes at 64-66 Rosemount crescent during a spell of extreme cold.As flames leapt high in the night sky, firefighting efforts were hampered by frozen hydrants and icy hilly terrain.By the time dawn broke, fire vehicles were encrusted in ice, frozen in place, and many workers suffered frost bite.Icicles dangled from every ladder frozen onto the walls outside and from every door frame inside.Probably Westmount\u2019s best-known fire, the inferno at Alexis Nihon Plaza on Oct.26, 1986, became its most costly.Originating in the Montreal section of the office tower at 1500 Atwater, the fire spread quickly into Westmount\u2019s southwest corner and into our record book with structural damages estimated at $16 million.Total damages in the tens of millions of dollars made the plaza fire one of Canada\u2019s largest commercial losses.@ Like the Great Chicago Fire of Oct.7, 1871 when Mrs.O'Leary's cow kicked over a lantern in the barn, Westmount too has had its share of animal-related fires.On Nov.15, 1985, one of two Siamese cats at 625 Cote St.Antoine Road upset a bedroom lamp while residents were out.It was not known which one was responsible.\u2018Ping\u2019 perished but \u2018Pong\u2019 was rescued and resuscitated by Fireman Robert Mills who was subsequently awarded a certificate of merit from the SPCA along with public safety officers Mario Testa and Robert White for their roles.@ Other cats and dogs have saved the lives of their owners by alerting them to fire.On June 3, 1988, Rolf, a collie-shepherd mix, kept jumping on his 14-year-old owner until she awoke to find flames licking at the living room of their apartment at 4250 Sherbrooke.They managed to escape in the nick of time.f ; : 3 j a 7 o 4 gr ; (Both photos above): It took a steamer to thaw out the aerial ladder truck after the fire at 64-66 Rosemount Crescent in January, 1989.CT RE gi dé This fire on September 5, 1981, started at the rear of 196 Selby St.Été 17 30d « 6661 ¥I9W3IDIQ » NOILIGI ANVSHIAINNY YISZL LNNOWLSIM 40 ALID ARE PAGE 22 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION « DECEMBER 1999 2 M.Jacques Chagnon Député de Westmount-Saint-Louis CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF WESTMOUNT ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 125\" ANNIVERSARY.THANKS TO THE HARD WORK OF ALL THE ORGANIZERS WHO PREPARED THE VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS, CITIZENS OF THIS UNIQUE CITY WERE ABLE TO CELEBRATE THIS MOST SIGNIFICANT YEAR.BRAVO! FOR A JOB WELL DONE.FELICITATIONS A LA VILLE DE WESTMOUNT POUR SON 125° ANNIVERSAIRE.JE TIENS A SALUER LEXCELLENT TRAVAILLE DE TOUS LES ORGANISATEURS QUI, GRACE A LEUR IMPLICATION ET A LEUR CONTRIBUTION AUX DIFFÉRENTS ACTIVITÉS, ONT PERMIS À L'ENSEMBLE DES CITOYENNES ET DES CITOYENS DE WESTMOUNT DE CÉLÉBRER DE FAÇON EXCEPTIONNELLE CET ANNIVERSAIRE IMPORTANT.40103502 prune Celebrating a 125th Anniversary is very special.It is important to preserve the heritage that represents the charming City of Westmount.I would like to extend my best wishes to all participants, as well as the organizers who have worked hard to ensure that the celebrations are a success.J'aimerais offrir mes chaleureuses salutations a tous ceux et celles qui participent aux célébrations marquant le 125e anniversaire de la Ville de Westmount.J'aimerais également féliciter tous les organisateurs des activités qui nous font revivre les pages les plus importantes de l'histoire de cette charmante municipalité.pe Hon.Lucienne Robillard, P.C., M.P.Députée de Westmount - Ville-Marie Présidente du Conseil du Trésor et Ministre responsable de l'Infrastructure President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Infrastructure CANADA 514 283-2013 40103303 CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION « DECEMBER 1999 « PAGE 23 #8} ananga0n { TE = e 1011S e 5 = IVERSAIRE AN 4x Pry (rd iP = i y es .a | 2 \\: bd re Y X: » 5 SSOTrIES a > >.Pr x 2 75) NN Rés LL te ve \\ Ry Etes 125e 3 \\ 13 > pa 3 ¢ p= pu IZ] TY by pre AIK] 5% Ny © AN fo (514) 939-1708 4 7.& = 8 CSE ea, oe a, 2D vas ad -~ i a 0 af E 2 à A ps IN Fine furniture & acce 4229, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Westmount tations Westmount Congratulat + a RE LA ICI as :; a = an pe == Fél ë 9 .A po oe OURS ME i eGR NS RR 1 i. 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Victoria Hall every Wednesday.Contact our office for more information.THE ROTARY CLUB OF WESTMOUNT 4646 Sherbrooke Street West 935-3344 Christine Pickrell, President 1999-2000 \u201cService above self\u201d e 40103499 REAR a SnD ii An nea Nth I A a TANTS oS 1 \"CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL OF US AT RE/MAX WESTMOUNT RE/MAX WESTMOUNT INC.at 1330 Greene Avenue, is proud to offer our congratulations to the Westmount Community on the occasion of our 125th Anniversary.Qur successful team has been very proud to be a part of the Westmount Community.We have assisted buyers, sellers and tenants since 1983 and we look forward to serving you for any of your Real Estate needs.Guy Boisvert, Thomas Castle, Julia Daniels, fac Desrosiers, Brian Dutch, Donna Henchelgfy Sacette Hevon, Evi Ho, Leqgie Hophins, Gate: Jedeikin, Barbara Besner- Haman, Sylvie Lafrenière, Anne-Marie farue, Wendy Lessard, Reg Morden, Jepgio boulos, Caroline Rouleau, Mike Senderak, Tssie Shivack; Saren Staddon, Satrecia Tustin, 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Farnam.Installation of a floral clock on property west of Victoria Hall.The clock was the first of its kind in Canada.1927 \u2014 The steel-frame Palm House was built on land between the Westmount Public Library and Victoria Hall.A display of more than one thousand varieties of chysanthemums was featured at the opening of the new building.1928 \u2014 Extensive renovations began on the interior of St.Leon de Westmount under the direction of Guido Nincheri.The City of Westmount purchased the Murray property for development as a park.1930 \u2014 Dedication and opening of Westmount Park United Church.The 24 heraldic sheilds on the chancel ceiling and a number of the church\u2019s stained glass windows were The St.Leon de Westmount Catholic Church underwent a major renovation in 1928.designed by Westmount resident Charles W.Kelsey.First meeting of the Rotary Club of Westmount.POM Bakery opened in a new building on St.Catherine Street near the Glen.1931 \u2014 Kathleen Jenkins replaced Mary Saxe as chief librarian at the Westmount Public Library.Jenkins remained at the Library until 1962.The City of Westmount purchased the MAAA clubhouse on St.Catherine Street for use as a sports centre.1932 \u2014 Construction of the Summit Circle Lookout, a \u2018make work\u2019 project initiated by the City of Westmount.Q 1933 \u2014 The first production of the Montreal Children\u2019s Theatre, \u201cThe Cave of the Island King\u201d, was staged at Victoria Hall.Headed by Dorothy Davis and Violet Walters, the Montreal Children\u2019s Theatre delighted audiences for more than 50 years.1934 \u2014 Argyle School on Côte St.Antoine Road was demolished after being declared unsafe.1935 \u2014 Publication of the first issue of The Westmount Examiner.New Argyle School opened on Côte St.Antoine Road.See page 31 onfgratulations The Visual Arts Centre is proud to be part of the Community and would like to extend best wishes - Jo the City of Westmount on the occasion of their 125* Anniversary Owners Paul Kastel and Anthony Nevin Paul Kastel's passion and enthusiasm for beautiful works of art began 42 years ago on Greene Avenue in Westmount as a hobby.Today, The Kastel Gallery is a marvelous environment of three floors, home to a vast selection of Canadian and international art.Paul Kastel and Anthony Nevin would like to take this opportunity to wish Happy 125th Anniversary to the City of Westmount.Fhe Hastel Gallery 1368 Greene Ave.Westmount 933-8735 40104173 LA as dren = on tigi 19 Inst the dem sub e e hous Park 19 histd Kin Eliza May City was bunt the ¢ Mur 194 purc West for sancl Westmount Historical Association founded in 1944 at Vic Hall î CONTINUED FROM t WESTMOUNT\u2019S HISTORY, PG.30 { 1936 \u2014 The French Methodist Institute, located on the west end of the present Staynor Park, was demolished.The property was subsequently converted into a @yeround and park.emolition of the William Murray house at the north end of Murray Park.1939 \u2014 Fire destroyed the historic St.Georges Snowshoe Club.King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited Westmount in May.Every major building in the City was decorated and the route was a continuous line of flags and bunting.The City commemorated the event by changing the name of Murray Park to King George Park.i 1940 Summit Park was purchased by the City of Westmount from McGill University for use as a wild flower and bird sanctuary.A new clubhouse for the St.George's Snowshoe Club was opened on The Boulevard.1941 \u2014 Norma Shearer, movie star and former student at Westmount High School, helped launch the Victory Loan Campaign in Westmount Park.60,000 people attended the event.The City of Westmount launched its War Salvage Campaign.About 270 tons of material was collected during the first year of the program.1942 \u2014 The first passenger fatality in the history of the Montreal Street Railway Company occurred when a car derailed and slid out of control at the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and Westmount Boulevard.1944 Founding of the Westmount Historical Association at a meeting in Victoria Hall.1945 \u2014 Opening of the first Westmount Historical Association exhibit, \u2018The Story of Westmount\u2019, at the Westmount Public Library.\u2018Welcome Home\u2019 ceremony for the Royal Montreal Regiment held in Westmount Park.More than 50,000 persons attended the ceremony, while tens of thousands more lined the route from Westmount Station to the Park.1947 \u2014 The Avenue, the first movie theatre in Westmount, opened on Greene Avenue.To allow the building of the theatre, City Council passed by-law 541, which removed moving pictures from the list of prohibited presentations, exhibitions and performances.1948 \u2014 Demolition of \u2018Forden\u2019, an estate built by Charles Bowman during the late 1820s.The original driveway to \u2018Forden\u2019 was later 5° 39.developed into Forden Crescent.1949 \u2014 Bronze plaque commemorating the 141 Westmount boys who sacrificed their lives during the Second World War was unveiled in the Hall of Honour at Westmount High School.1953 \u2014 Dedication of the Josef Aron Museum in the Temple Emanu-El.Housing an impressive collection of Jewish ceremonial objects, the Museum was the first of its kind in Canada.See page 32 Congratulation to the City of Westmount on its 125th /Sirthdag! Peo I S OFF per person per meal I I Dine in only, I I one coupon per person I Not valid with other specials LD 02 0e ee me eus 0e ee ee ee ee 2 0 Come see our new look including a children\u2019s playroom 6415 Sherbrooke St.West (at Cavendish) For reservation 48 7 = 7 7 2 4 Stationnement gratuit Plenty of Free Parking or | Fleuriste Westmount 369 Victoria Ave.488-9121 Westmount Florist The Pickrell Family Serving Westmount since 1962 on its 125\" anniversary! 2 ar 309 Lakeshore Rd.697-5858 40103600 Été 1\u20ac Dvd + 6661 YI9WIDIA + NOILIGT ANVSHIAINNY YISZL INNON1SIM j0 ALDD Students at \u2018Old Westmount\u2019 book launching at Westmount High School, 1967.@P CONTINUED FROM ® WESTMOUNT'S HISTORY, PG.31 1955 \u2014 Colin Molson, Mabel Molson, and James Beattie purchased the historic Hurtubise house on Côte St.Antoine Road from Dr.Leopold Hurtubise.The group later formed The Canadian Heritage of Quebec.1956 \u2014 Streetcar service discontinued in Westmount.1957 \u2014 Temple Emanu-El synagogue destroyed by fire.Ale #88 PAGE 32 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION + DECEMBER 1999 - + Expressive art as a therapeutic t tool ° \u2018Musicales and Music \u2014t : 1959 \u2014 Royal visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Il and Prince Philip.The celebration concluded with a colourful fireworks display in Westmount Park.The historic Westmount Athletic Grounds clubhouse was demolished to make way for a new Westmount High School.1960 \u2014 The Study, a girl\u2019s school founded in 1915, moved from Côte des Neiges Road to a renovated house on The Boulevard.Dedication of the new Temple Emanu-El synagogue.\\IMOUNT long-term care centre Rial sins BARTER: 1961 \u2014 Formal opening of the new Westmount High School on St.Catherine Street.Demolition of Calvary Church at the corner of Dorchester and Greene avenues.Several of the stained glass memorial windows from the church were moved to Westmount Park-Emanuel Church at Lansdowne and Western.1962 \u2014 Norah Bryant replaced Kathleen Jenkins as Head Librarian at the Westmount Public Library.1963 \u2014 Sergeant Walter Leja was injured while attempting to defuse a bomb placed in a mailbox at the corner of Lansdowne and Westmount Avenue.The bomb was one of fourteen placed in mailboxes throughout Westmount.1964 \u2014 King\u2019s School on Western Avenue demolished.Work began on Westmount Square, a three tower apartment and office complex designed by Mies van der Rohe.1965 \u2014 St.Andrew's Church on Stanton Street destroyed by fire.The loss included several stained glass windows by Westmount artist A PROUD PART OF WESTMOUNT\u2019S HISTORY SINCE 1920 AND WARM THANKS TO ALL OF OUR PATRONS.PAST AND PRESENT Charles W.Kelsey.Several windows at City Hall were blown out when a bomb exploded at the rear of the building.1967 \u2014 Official opening of the Westmount Square shopping concourse.Publication of \u2018Old Westmount\u2019, a history of the city written by students of Westmount High School under the direction of Dr.Hélène Saly and Geraldine Lane.Dedication of the new St.Andrew's Church on Stanton Street.The first of over 200 families 2.evicted from their homes on Selby Street to make way for the Ville Marie Expressway.Westmount residents vote in favour of by-law 713 permitting the sale of liquor in Westmount.Numerous properties on Selby Street were expropriated to make way for the Ville Marie Expressway.John W.Sancton buys The Westmount Examiner and moves its offices into Westmount.1969 \u2014 The Potters\u2019 Club, a group of ceramic enthusiasts founded i 1946, broadened their mandate to become the Visual Arts Centre.See page 37 MARKING THE MILLENNIUM WITH OUR 80\" YEAR 1377 GREENE AT SHERBROOKE 935-0946 rr RR EERE oF eile igi SRL Lo Se j 2 i { a RA Cs ay 135} ERI Li sd ER ore sr HRs A ne RON ee | 4 The Queen Elizabeth Health Complex congratulates the City of Westmount on its 125\" anniversary SOX DOX ACCESSORIES Proud to be a part of the Westmount community since 1983 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TEXT IS PRINTED ON GREYISH PR COLOR BACKGROUND 8 £+ JDvd + 6661 HJEWIJIIO » NOILIAT ANVSHIAINNY YISZL LNNOWLSIM 40 ALD É@tf PAGE 42 + CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION + DECEMBER 1999 - HONOUR ROLL OF THE CITY OF WESTMOUNT @ CONTINUED FROM @ REMARKABLE CITIZENS, PG.41 Alexander Cowper Hutchison (1838-1921), stone-cutter, acclaimed architect, mayor Architect of many important buildings including Montreal city hall, he was also one of the builders of the carly Westmount community over many years serving as a school trustee, councillor and mayor from 1884 to 1886 (then the Village of Core Antoine).A humanitarian, he focused on causes that helped the poor and needy.He was also a founder of St.Andrew's Church.John Henry Hutchison (1842- 1928), contractor, city councillor A contractor g of much repute, JH.(Harry) | Important huildines included the fine residences of Lord Strathcona, Ce Lord Mi.John Henry Hutchison Stephen, Atholston, the Retords and the Molsons as well as Lord Redpath Museum and churches such as Erskine and American.Many were designed by his architect brother, A.C.Hutchison.He was a member of the council in the early days of Westmount.Herbert Lionel Reddy (1854- 1936), physician-in-charge of the Woman\u2019s Hospital (the Reddy Memorial) For more than 50 years from the late 1880s, Dr.Reddy fought for the better treatment and nursing care of women patients as administrator of the Woman's Hospital.In 1945, when it evolved to include all services, Westmount's only hospital was renamed in his honour as the The Herbert Reddy Memorial Hospital.HoNouUR ROLL or 1999 Domald Gordon (1901-1969), banker, railroad executive, innovator A legend in banking circles of the 1930s, and later deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, he was instrumental in setting up the Foreign Exchange Control Board, later chairing the Wartime Prices and Trade Board.As president of Canadian National Railways in the 1950s and '60s, he planned and developed the Queen Elizabeth Hotel and Place Ville Marie, projects that transtormed downtown Montreal.Colin John Black Grasset Molson (1902-1997), accountant, preservationist A C.A.by profession, the visionary Jack Molson devoted his life to preserving Quebec history before such efforts were fashionable.He co-founded Canadian Heritage of Quebec to purchase and restore historic properties including the Hurtubise farmhouse in Westmount.The impact of his work spread throughout Canada.Samuel Steinberg (1905-1978), entrepreneur, philanthropist Known tor honesty and integrity, Sam built the family grocery store into a huge empire of supermarkets, shopping centres, Miracle Mart department stores and many other outlets that supplied households throughout Quebec.John Young, (1811-1878), politician, transportation and business magnate Importer and proponent of numerous schemes to expand railway and water transportation, including the construction of Victoria Bridge, he was touted as the father of the Montreal harbour where his statue now stands.His work with the harbour commission in the 1850s is largely credited with creation of the Montreal Harbours Board.Orchard saplings from his \u2018Rosemount\u2019 estate on Severn supplied the grounds of McGill University.He was commissioner of public works in the Hincks-Morin cabinet of 1851.SERRE] ?Submarines ?Smoke meat ?Salads & BBQ Seafood RESTAURANT Salutes the City of Westmount on its 125\" 11 am - 5 am daily anniversary! 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AUVSUIAINNY YISZL LNNOWLSIM 40 ALD - =a ÉSÉ PAGE 46 « CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION + DECEMBER 1999 # Today, Centre Greene rents ($1 a iyear) or gratefully accepts their \u2018building as a donation from The Rotary Club.An exciting youth division provides after school programs, activities turday fun and the highlight eve: the week\u2014TGIE T This Friday.eve crafts.Staffed with volunteers, the centre is always ready to accept more.Mary Stubbs, past coordinator of Children\u2019s Programs, expressed her high regard for this community organization.\u201cIt is an exceptional place that provides recreational and social services to everyone, especially our youth.\u201d The freedom of expression comes in many forms.Children love to draw, shape and immerse in the concrete art mode.Unconsciously they are displaying their feelings through a wonderful outlet.Fortunately, Westmount holds the artistic key and The Visual Arts Centre (350 Victoria Ave.) caters to children\u2019s creative endeavours.Originally a Potter's Club in 1946, it relocated in 1972 to its present address and.offered some children\u2019s activities.The centre encompasses a wide range of children\u2019s art forms from drawing, painting, pottery and multimedia, plus other classes.The Summer Day Camp is so popular that it fills to capacity before it starts.for holidays, à summer camp, parties, been small but, the Westn ing hockey in an open-air building.Children es experience e the warm.interac tive feeling here and the capable staff leads the way.Assistant Director Joanne Chase enthusiastically praised this special place.\u201cThere are wonderful teachers who are artists themselves and the bilingual element is alive and well.\u201d The \u2018history before 1952 may.be vague, and the beginning may h und 1958 with 2 a ow as, organiz- The department was run by approximately three people, and volunteers were an important part.Some things never change as today 200 volunteers are active here.The beginning years at the Recreation Department accentuated sports.The 1970s saw the rise of more sociocultural activities and each year new interests were added.Robert Aiken, the Director of Sports and Recreation, started in 1972 when the adult hockey team comprised of 60 players.Today we are looking at 400.At that time, the department was affixed with the title Parks and Recreation but Parks moved to Public Works and.the name was changed to Sports and Recreation.Aiken emphasized that the goal of the department has been to \u201cserve the population where it's not being served.\u201d Aiken witnessed an explosion of kid's activities in 1982.Victoria Hall Offices available for doctors and dentists For more information Call Roger King at 488-9888 5025 Sherbrooke St.W.also opened.its ; doors to sociocultural activities.Here\u2019s a few notable children\u2019s specialities that residents may not be aware of, there's music c for three- Westmount City \u2018Council has accessible insisted that they should bi to everyone in the area.\u201cThe centre of the whole community is recreational,\u201d admitted Aiken.To finalize our tribute to Westmount\u2019s ongoing consideration of youth services, step through the sliding doors of The YMCA (4585 Sherbrooke St.).There are always sounds of children echoing in the corridors and structural changes continue to welcome their presence.Today, you are never too young to join.Your child can begin in the womb as pregnant women are found exercising in the pool.Director of Pre-school Youth and Teens, Gary White, explained that the Y has definitely evolved.\u201cAt one time, it was more a place of physical fitness.Now children are excitedly pursuing drama, creative movement, dance, nature, science, gymnastics and the martial arts.\u201d The Y's after school programs and summer camps are available for all value in cash.Chubb Insurance Company of Canada Masterpiece is proud to be united with Ronald Williams Inc.associated with Neil Mackay Inc.Dave Morris \u201cinsurance needs of racevecte ab fe over 40 year.Masterpiece Home and Contents Coverage Whether you select Deluxe House Coverage with Deluxe Contents Coverage, or the more basic Standard Contents Coverage, Masterpiece provides exceptionally broad protection.Masterpiece also offers the following special coverages, most of which are not fully included in other policies.Extended Replacement Cost Replacement Cost on Contents Special Contents Coverage tb lt is important to remember that with Chubb, you are never required to replace a lost item, but may choose instead to receive the full replacement Ww Whatever the collection- Photographs, fine art, wines, coins, toys or memorabilia - Private collectors who value their collections know the value of coverage from Chubb.Please do not hesitate to call Warren Williams for a complete review of your Insurance needs at 932-7134 4823 Sherbrooke Suite 235 Westmount Qc H3Z 1G7 CONGRATULATIONS WESTMOUNT ON YOUR 125™ BIRTHDAY! miss.Special needs chi en are integrated easily and benefit from the Y's notion\u201d peus In tum, other chil- = from : was converted to Pooh's Corner\u2019 due \u201cto lack of space.\u201d °° \u201cThroughout White\u2019s 16-year asso, tion with the Y, he has seen an ongoing accommodation process.\u201cThe walls are never too strong to prevent our children from entering.\u201d Besides the beauty of our Westmount scenery, the architectural distinctions, the cultural mix of people, the Westmount facilities embrace our youth.Every activity possible is alive here and with the growth in the youth population, there are always new services encouraging healthy development.The home and the community are responsible for the nurturing of children.Parents need to do the research and direct their child to all the possibilities.The cringing that you may feel when hearing the words \u201cI'm bored\u201d may cease to happen.After all, if you're fortunate to be a child of Westmount, your options for growth and discovery are open-ended.40103424 VE Congratulations Westmount _ on your 125\u201c Birthday! A deux pas de votre bureau At your doorstep ' e Centre d'orthopédie et | ESPRIT Orthopaedic and de médecine sportive Sports Medicine Centre Fe men e Highly experienced expérimentés phsiotherapists e Consultation rapide avec Rapid consultations with un chirurgien orthopédiste Orthopaedic Surgeons e Accelerated rehabilitation programs e Expertise in work-related injuries ® .programme de réhabilitation accéléré e Expertise des blessures reliées au travail POUR DE PLUS AMPLES INFORMATIONS OU POUR CÉDULER UN RENDEZ-VOUS APPELEZ AU: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL: { \\ Place Vendôme, bureau 100, 5252, boul.de Maisonneuve O., 1140, avenue Beaumont, \\ { © Montréal (Québec) H4A 355 Ville Mont-Royal (Québec) H3P 3E5 « Métro l'Acadie © VENDOME TEL.: (514) 483-1213 TEL.: (514) 738-2227 \"cine dt /+ I0Vd » 6661 YI9NIDIA + NOILIGT ANVSHIAINNY YISZL LNNOWLSIM 40 ALD \u2014 5 v Secret Garden Tour * CITY OF WESTMOUNT 125th ANNIVERSARY EDITION + DECEMBER 1999 #% PAGE 48 Cast of February 19* \u201cThe'll Be No Tavern In This Town\u201d CE St-Jean-Baptiste Day \u2014 Picnic Contest year to remember.The 125 anniversary of the City of Westmount gave us a lovely excuse to involve the whole community in one year-long celebration.What is more, this year happened to be the 100\" anniversary of our library.Using both themes as inspiration, citizen committees, working closely with city staff, recruited hundreds of volunteers who made sure each event was something that Westmounters will remember for years to come.During this year, annual events such as Family Day and Winter Carnival took on a special celebratory character.New events were created, events one hopes will be celebrated annually: we danced, sang, and picnicked on St-Jean-Baptiste Day; we camped out and had a fireside sing-along in Westmount Park on Canada Day; and a few brave souls joined Bowser and Blue on our award- winning St Patrick's Day float.A whole raft of other events, both large and small, created new opportunities for Westmounters to get together, whether it was to appreciate our heritage houses or to admire our special gardens.The library, meanwhile, had something going on just about every week: the Centennial Author Series, the Westmount Lecture Series, all highlighted by the Centennial Gala.This unforgettable year allowed us to fall in love with our city all over again.As elected officials and as Westmounters, we are moved by the enthusiasm of residents and the dedication of city staff that together reinforce that wonderful sense of community that makes Westmount so special.Mayor Peter E Trent Councillor Karin Marks Co-chairs, 125\" Celebrations Committee LR) Flagraising \u2014 launch of 125% celebrations Canada Day Campout in Westmount Park (photo by Cliff Skarsteds) Westmount Library \u2014 100\u201d birthday St-Jean-Baptiste Page design by David Morin.Photos by Laureen Sweeney "]