Lovers of the Horse 



71 



GEORGE W. VERRAL 



TRULY one of the most rcinarkahly <|iii('t men in Canada is George William 

 \ erral, of Toronto, wlio, althongh almost an oetooenarian, appears like a man 

 ajjproachiiiii,' liis sixtieth instead of his eightieth year, for he stands erect, sees 

 well, talks in a most entertaining fashion, and looks back with serene satisfaction upon 

 a life characterized throughout by that usefulness which has been such a factor in men 

 of his calling helj)ing to make Canada a nation. His contentment is emphasized by 

 the fact that the good lady he married over half a century ago is still his able helj)mate, 

 and the six daughters and two sons which blessed the union are all hale and hearty. 

 Mr. Verral was the founder of the business now so widely known as the \'erral Transfer 

 Co., and the story of tlio old gentleman's career is one that is calculated to inspire the 

 young Canadian and spur to emulation. 



Mr. Verral was born at Seaford, Sussexshire, England, in March, 18"29. His 

 fatiier, Dr. Charles \'erral, was a prominent physician, widely known in England as 

 the inventor of the Prone Couch, a cure for spinal diseases, which was of such benefit 

 to the community that the existing Prone Couch hospital in London was established 



George W. Verral 



