At that period there was more talk in Canada of reciprocity with United States than there may be again. Uncle Sam’s politicians were wont to shun the subject, but the interchange of traffic grew apace. Emboldened by their competitors’ success, the “Lackawanna Road” sent an emissary into Ontario and they “have stuck,” George Bazzard campaigning for years for that interest until age caused him to make place for A. Leadley, now at the helm. 1884 saw the advent of the “Lehigh Valley” and Duncan Cooper. Robert Lewis, then in his prime, was busy making hay, years before their permanent office was decided on. He was a practical student of the “Morse” code at Suspension Bridge in 1855 when the first near-modern structure spanned Niagara River. Thirty years ago he presented his card in “York” state as representative of the “Great Western.” Only recently came the “Pennsylvania” with Don McKenzie as sponsor and succeeded by L. J. Fox and Messrs. Stackpole Plummer, and Little. [Illustration: Ten Hale and Hearty Gentlemen Linking the Past and Present. Each Stalwart in the upper row has completed 50 years’ active service. Their companions are vigorous and capable, with splendid records. A J. A. RICHARDSON, Midland Railway, Millbrook, Ont., Canadian Agent, Wabash Railroad Co. B N. WEATHERSTON, Grand Trunk Railway, General Agent, Intercolonial Railway. C F. J. GLACKMEYER, Ticket Clerk, Great Western Railway, Toronto. Sergeant-at-Arms, Ontario D GEORGE HAM, Newspaper Man, Raconteur, Diplomat, Canadian Pacific Railway. E RICHARD TINNING, Wing Shot, Oarsman, Vocalist, Grand Trunk Railway, All The Way. F R. L. NELLES, Lieut.-Col., Buffalo & Lake Huron Railway, Grand Trunk Railway, Toronto. G W. R. CALLAWAY, G.T.R. and C.P.R., G.P.A., Soo Line, Minneapolis, Noted Advertiser H ALFRED PRICE, Credit Valley Railway, Ass’t. Gen’l. Manager, E.L., Can. Pac. Railway, Montreal. I WM. A. WILSON, Grand Trunk Railway, Gen’l. Can’n Freight Agent, New York Central Lines. J W. J. GRANT, Midland Railway, Port Hope “Mobile & Ohio,” Dis’t. Freight Agent, C.P.R., Hamilton, Ont. ]