PREFACE
The intention of this
pUblication is not only to give as accurate a list as possible of the
settlers of the District of Saskatchewan, but also to make known the
advantages it offers as a field for settlement, with the hope that some
at least. of the many who are in sear~h of a suitable place to settle
may cast their lot in our midst, and thus share in the prosperity which
is attending the pioneers of this district. With that end in view brief
sketches are also given of the history of Prince Albert, Battleford, and
the other settlements. Had circumstances permitted more space would have
been devoted to this latter subject Advertisements of the different
business interests in the District are also included, and reference is
made to the ranching and other industries.
A view of Battleford, I regret to say, is not included among the others,
owing to the fact that I was unable to secure a good photograph of that
town. Steps will be taken, however, to do Battleford full justice in the
next edition of this book.
As is always the case with the first edition of a work of this kind, a
few omissions and typographical e:rors have occurred. The former consist
principally of some facts in the history of Prince Albert and Battleford,
and were the result of an effort to condense; the latter are of no
consequence.
Those who have spent a number of years in the Saskatchewan district, are
conversant with its great natural advantages, and take an interest in
its development, cannot fail to look upon this book. with all its
shortcomings, as destined to accomplish, to some extent at least, the
objects for which it is published. As for myself, I yield to no man in
admiration for the Saskatchewan country and in faith in its future
agricultural and commercial pre-eminence.
To our Board. of Trade, particularly the worthy President, and other
officers; and Mr. James Scott, of Qu'Appelle, Assa., who have rendered
me valuable assistance, I beg to tender my sincere thanks.
H. T. McPHILLIPS,
Publisher Saskatchewan Directory.
Prince Albert, Sask., N.W.T., Feb. 1st., 1888.
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