

Fraser 



Memorial Hospital 



Fredericton N.B. 



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EKE a romance reads the career of the late Donald Fraser 

 who came to New Brunswick in 1878 from Aberdeen- 

 shire, Scotland. After a rough, unpleasant voyage, he with 

 the band of Scottish immigrants to which he belonged, 

 landed at Fredericton, then but a small settlement. Aside 

 from rugged health and strength and traditional courage, 

 his capital was next to nil; he had confidence and indepen- 

 dence, however, for he declined to accept the public bed 

 provided for him in the Court House and spent almost his 

 last penny in securing a room at the local inn. The first 

 thing in 1lie morning he got busy looking for work. 



He found a job on the old New Brunswick Railway; with 

 Scotch thrift, he saved his wages, and, having a slight know- 

 ledge of the lumber business, invested his interest in a tiny 

 mill on Riviere du Chute. Here he boarded his men while 

 his wife did the cooking and washing. Year by year, he 

 managed to put aside a little, extended his business and grew 

 to independence. When he passed away a short time ago, he 

 was head of the Fraser Lumber Co., operated twenty large 

 mills in New Brunswick and Quebec, two pulp mills in New 

 Brunswick and controlled thousands of acres of valuable 

 timber limits in these provinces. 



Speaking of the opportunities in Canada for young 

 men, Mr. Fraser said, "Any mon with grit an' brains 

 can make a living ano. plenty of money in New 

 Brunswick. I wouldna be afraid to start all over 

 again." 



Under his will, Mr. Fraser donated $300,000 to found a memorial 

 hospital in Fredericton and left behind him a name a success 

 which should be an inspiration to all. He was an honest, kindly, 

 lovable character and to the end he gave to this country full credit 

 for the opportunity it afforded him to achieve success. 



Department of Colonization aud Bevel opnt*i% 



Canadian Pacific Railway 



*J.S.emiis-CliieF Commissioner. 



