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Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.
Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.

Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.

Date8/27/1980
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  • Waving goodby: Fergie Ferguson, 53, hung up his hat and uniform for the final time last night after 35 years as a page boy at the Royal York Hotel. Ferguson said he was last hotel page left in Toronto.
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Saying goodby: Fergie Ferguson, for 35 years a page boy at the Royal York Hotel, gets a good by handshake from Imperial Room maitre d'hotel Lou Janetta yesterday. Ferguson said his retirement is an end to hotel page boys. I was the last one left in Toron
Saying goodby: Fergie Ferguson, for 35 years a page boy at the Royal York Hotel, gets a good by handshake from Imperial Room maitre d'hotel Lou Janetta yesterday. Ferguson said his retirement is an end to hotel page boys. I was the last one left in Toron
Lennon, Frank
8/26/1981
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Showing how his wares work - almost all at the same time - is Ballon King Otto Bishof. He estimates he'll sell about 50,000 balloons and about 30,000 party hats, horns, noise-makers, bells and whistles to bring in the New Year. After 11 years in the business, he says he still has a lot of fun. Bischof also rents out canisters of helium gas to fill balloons, and he and staff also decorate some hotels for the festivities.
Spremo, Boris
12/29/1977
Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
12/8/1968
Tip of the cap: Frank Owen Daly has hailed his last cab as doorman for the Royal York Hotel. After 39 years of ushering in the famour and not-so-famous, he is calling it quits. Staff and friends will be giving him a warm sendoff Friday.
Tip of the cap: Frank Owen Daly has hailed his last cab as doorman for the Royal York Hotel. After 39 years of ushering in the famour and not-so-famous, he is calling it quits. Staff and friends will be giving him a warm sendoff Friday.
Spremo, Boris
3/5/1985
Dr. Norman Green, shown standing beside a blow-up photo of his younger days, was honored at a banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel last night marking 27 years as chief of medicine at Doctors Hospital.
Dr. Norman Green, shown standing beside a blow-up photo of his younger days, was honored at a banquet at the Four Seasons Hotel last night marking 27 years as chief of medicine at Doctors Hospital.
Bull, Ron
5/19/1983
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
A 13-year-old boy without gloves or hat trudged 2 1/2 miles through slush and snow to his home last night after a Toronto Transit driver ordered him off a bus because he didn't have the 50-cent adult fare
Bull, Ron
12/22/1977
Jack Dubiner's industrial supply shop is closing after 53 years, giving way to boutiques and art galleries on King St. E. The last items from five floors of stuff will be sold off over the next few weeks.
Jack Dubiner's industrial supply shop is closing after 53 years, giving way to boutiques and art galleries on King St. E. The last items from five floors of stuff will be sold off over the next few weeks.
Griffin, Doug
11/22/1989
Bellman puts his feet up: Bill Bilecki, bellman at Royal York hotel for 45 years, is wheeled out of the hotel by bell captain Gerry Lockman after a send-off from friends and co-workers.
Bellman puts his feet up: Bill Bilecki, bellman at Royal York hotel for 45 years, is wheeled out of the hotel by bell captain Gerry Lockman after a send-off from friends and co-workers.
Bull, Ron
3/7/1986
Terry Ferguson: Bartender at Jingles on Church St. mixes up The Big T, his entry in the Canadian Cocktail Championships. He's the defending champion.
Terry Ferguson: Bartender at Jingles on Church St. mixes up The Big T, his entry in the Canadian Cocktail Championships. He's the defending champion.
Lennon, Frank
4/16/1982
Chin up: Vincent Laurenzo (left), vice-president and comptroller of troubled Massey-Ferguson, told shareholders that business might be better in 1981
Chin up: Vincent Laurenzo (left), vice-president and comptroller of troubled Massey-Ferguson, told shareholders that business might be better in 1981
Combs, Erin
11/13/1980
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
Eyes... right! Not lacking for admirers, Fred Lewis, 55, is all spit and polish in World War I cavalry sergeant's uniform as he marches on Saturday in the Royal Canadian Legion's walkathon to raise $25,000 for the Metro Toronto Legion Lodge. Lewis, who retired in 1971 after 33 years in the army, acquired the uniform during his travels and wore it to publicize Legion's 50th anniversary. Claire (left) and Lori McMahon were comrades-in-arms.
McConnell, Colin
5/30/1976
Vivid memories are stirred by these World War I steel helmets, on the left a Canadian tin hat and on the right a German sniper's helmet. L. W. Currell, a businessman and retired lieutenant-colonel, displayed the helmets at a talk on the battle of Vimy Ridge in which Canadian troops distinguished themselves. Currell, a 19-year-old private at the time, told of the battle in Erindale Untied Church last night.
Vivid memories are stirred by these World War I steel helmets, on the left a Canadian tin hat and on the right a German sniper's helmet. L. W. Currell, a businessman and retired lieutenant-colonel, displayed the helmets at a talk on the battle of Vimy Ridge in which Canadian troops distinguished themselves. Currell, a 19-year-old private at the time, told of the battle in Erindale Untied Church last night.
Calleja, Frank
11/1/1977