There are a few monetary institutions in Canada that can boast of a better standing than the Ontario Bank. It has a paid-up capital of $1,500,000 with rest of $700,000.   G. R. R. Cockburn is President and the directorate is made up of gentlemen of the highest financial standing, Donald McKay being Vice-President, Charles McGill, General Manager. The Ontario Bank was established in Bowmanville in 1857, and has stood firmly ever since.
      The Cornwall branch has been established since 1882, and is to-day recognized as a bulwark of strength in aiding our manufacturing and mercantile institutions. The first local manager was Mr. Tully, who after two years, was succeeded temporarily by Mr. Durnford, who in turn made room for A. Denny, the present manager. Mr. Denny has been with the Ontario Bank since his boyhood. He entered the service of the bank in 1872, and was connected with various western branches for several years. In 1877 he was removed to Ottawa, where he served for seven years as teller and afterwards as accountant. In 1885 he became manager of the Cornwall branch, a position which he has continued to hold to the present time. The handsome building occupied by the Ontario Bank here was erected by Col. R. R. Maclennan in 1888.
      Mr. Denny is an active and energetic citizen and has identified himself prominently with every movement for the advancement of the town, especially the Cornwall Cheese Board, which owes very much of its importance to the attention he gave it. He is quarter-master of the 59th Regiment.
      The Ontario Bank does a general banking business, issuing drafts to all points in Canada, the United States and Britain. The Bank has always been noted for its progressiveness and liberality in supplying its customers with useful and acceptable reminders.
      Every Christmas it presents its customers with a morocco-bound diary and calendar, containing almost all the information that a busy man likes to have at hand, and the latest gift is a combined pass-book and card case for ladies. This should certainly call the attention of the gentle sex to the advisability of opening a savings account with the Ontario Bank. There is little wonder that such handsome and useful souvenirs are eagerly looked for.