In May, 1902, occurred the marriage of Mr. Maxwell and Miss Mary
Ellis Bolles, of New York, who is well known in connection with
charitable and philanthropic work, being now a councillor of the
Children’s Aid Society. He is a member of the St. James Club, the
Arts Club, the Pen and Pencil Club and the Kanawaki Golf Club.
The family residence is at No. 716 Pine Avenue, Montreal. Mr.
Maxwell has concentrated his energies upon his profession, and he
has every reason to be proud of the fact that he has been elected
to membership in the Ecole des Beaux Arts Society of Paris. He
was president of the Arts Club of Montreal for 1913 and is so
serving for 1914.
HENRI ROY.
With intense activity well directed, with untiring energy,
business ability, resourcefulness and controlled ambition, Henri
Roy has reached a position of importance in the affairs of La
Société des Artisans Canadiens-Français, of which he has been
secretary and treasurer since 1892.
His influence has affected the policies and the direction of
developments of this great fraternal insurance company of
Montreal, and the years of his connection with it have proven
mutually useful and beneficial.
Mr. Roy was born September 11, 1864, in St. Alexandre, near
St. Jean, Quebec, and acquired his education in the public
schools and in St. Cesaire Commercial College, fitting himself
in the latter institution for the business career which he had
determined upon.
When he left his native city he went to Quebec where for some
years he was connected with a wholesale firm. In 1888 he came to
Montreal and until 1899 was associated with the wholesale house
of Hodgson, Sumner & Company.
Upon coming to Montreal in 1888, Mr. Roy began his connection
with La Société des Canadiens-Français as an accountant,
employing his evenings in this capacity. Advancement came
rapidly, for Mr. Roy proved himself a farsighted, resourceful
and discriminating business man who could be relied upon to
carry forward to successful completion whatever he undertook.
In 1892 he was elected secretary and treasurer of the society,
positions which he has filled with ability and distinction since
that time. The work has made continued demands upon his tact,
his versatility, his administrative ability, and these demands
have been met fully and completely, Mr. Roy being today one of
the most prominent and widely known officials of the company he
represents.
In 1888 when he became associated with the society it had
accumulated funds of ten thousand seven hundred thirty-one
dollars and ten cents, and a membership of one thousand three
hundred thirty-two, limited to the island of Montreal; today
(1914) its accumulated funds are two million three hundred
thirty-seven thousand three hundred eighty-two dollars and
seventy-two cents, its membership numbers thirty-nine thousand
ninety-four and its field of action covers all American territory
where there are French-Canadians.
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