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E.D. Smith (steamboat)
Ernest D'Israeli Smith (December 8, 1853 – October 15, 1948) was a Canadians, Canadian businessman and politician who founded a food company that bears his name. Life He was born in the hamlet of Winona, part of Saltfleet Township (which became Stoney Creek, Ontario, Stoney Creek) on Ontario's Niagara Peninsula. His wife, Christina Ann Smith, was the first president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada, Women’s Institute in Stoney Creek, which was also organized by Adelaide Hoodless and Erland Lee, Erland and Janet (Chisholm) Lee, Janet Lee. In his mature years, Smith relied on his sons to spearhead new business ventures. An expansion to United Kingdom, Britain was foiled by the start of the World War I, First World War, and continued fruit sales in Canada were reduced by the Great Depression of the 1930s. Consequently, the company concentrated on tomato production for export since it was more of a staple than fruit. His farms were a place where Women's roles i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |