[manchesters]

Martin,

Clearly you are putting a great deal of time and effort into this issue and I really appreciate your help.

However I cannot help but lean towards thinking that Gaunt in Montreal were more than a distributor.

Can I take you back to the 1913 Trade Directory which clearly states the following:-

1. "Military Belt MAKERS"

2. "Military and Naval Ornament MANUFACTURERS"

That to me implies more than just a premises for distribution of foreign made products.

Also the fact that the premises takes up two numbers on Beaver Hall Hill, ie No.'s 63 & 65 tends to suggest a large enterprise.

It certainly isnt clear cut at the moment and requires some research from someone in Montreal who can access local history records for the period.

regards