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JOHN GRIMES 



ONE of the best known horsenieu in Eastern Canada is John Grinu's, ])ro])rietor 

 of the Windsor Hotel. Ottawa. Born and educated in the capital city. Mr. 

 (irimes l^eoan his hnsincss career as clerk of the Grand Union Hotel. Ottawa, 

 afterwards filling- the same position at the Walker House. Toronto, where he remained 

 for many years, only leaving the Walker House to go to the Rossin. with which hotel 

 he was connected until he purchasetl the AVindsor at Ottawa, which he has remodelled 

 and huilt up until it is considered one of the best houses in Eastern Ontario. 



Mr. Grimes has for years been one of the prominent figures in the Ottawa Driv- 

 ing Club. and. indeed, was one of the prime movers in its first organization, holding 

 office in it for several years until pressure of business compelled him to resign. 



He is a bie contributor to everv movement to advance interest in the horse, the 

 annual ice meeting, one of the many tilings which he takes under his patronage, being 

 enriched each year by a stake named after the Windsor Hotel. In the year 1907. he 

 donated a cu{) to be held by the owner of the horse establishing a new ice track record. 



Mr. (irimes is a splendid business man. owns a beautiful residence in Ottawa, 

 and divides his time l)etween his home, his business and his horses. 



