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A biography of James Young, a businessman, journalist and politician in Ontario, is presented. Born in Galt on May 24, 1835, Young studied in the public schools of his native town. At the age of 16, Young started to learn the printing profession. Particular focus is given to the success of the journal "Reformer" under his management. In 1867, Young was elected by the Reform party of South Waterloo as their candidate for the House of Commons. Particular focus is given to his principal speeches in parliament, along with his February 11, 1858 marriage.

A biography of Honorable William McMaster, a Senator in Canada, is presented. He was born in 1811 in Tyrone, Ireland, and he attended a private school that was considered the best in the parish. He left Ireland in 1833 and he came to Toronto, Ontario in August. He worked in a dry-goods establishment on King street for more than ten years. He also became director of the Montreal Bank and of the Ontario Bank.

A biography of Alfred Hutchinson Dymond, a journalist and superintendent of the Asylum for the Blind in Brantford, Ontario. He was born at Croydon County of Surrey, England, on August 21, 1827. He attended the public school of the Society of Friends. He was appointed as executive officer and member of the Ontario Agricultural Commission in 1880.

A biography of Dennis Moore, a senior partner at the firm D. Moore & Co. in Hamilton, Ontario, is presented. He was born on August 20, 1817 at Grimsby, Ontario. He was apprenticed to Edward Jackson and was promoted to a partnership in the business. He was also a stockholder and director in several companies. He died on November 20, 1887.

A biography of Andrew B. Ingram, Member of the Provincial Parliament for West Elgin, Ontario, is presented. He was born on April 23, 1851 at Strabane in Wentworth county, to parents Thomas and Mary Ann Ingram. He was educated at Morristown, Ontario. He became dissatisfied to rural life and moved to London, England where his uncle urged him to learn a trade. He was employed by the Canada Southern Railway in 1879.