This week on Sepia Saturday,
Alan's prompt picture shows young boys and their bike,
working for some courrier service of some kind.
I am right on theme this week!!
In position,
get set,
GO!!!
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Montreal Telegraph Co.,
if not the first company,
it had the merit of being the largest in Canada,
when it was founded in 1847.
I found an interesting post about this.
You can read it HERE!!
Montreal, c. 1894.
You'll note that I've used TUXPI/vignette effect for today's pictures.
Montreal, c.1898.
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Montreal, c.1935.
Seen here at Dominion Square,
a location previously discussed on this post.
The place is now known as Dorchester Square.
Regular readers might remember that old lady protesting in 1961,
and how I made her protest in 2012 with Photoshop...
I believe I've featured a fine series here,
thanks to the Archives of the McCord Museum
that keeps records of all things Canadiana.
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Those courrier services still exist to this day
and the city is now invaded by these young folks
making light of the driving codes and all semblance of civility
as they will willingly run you over if that'll get them there seconds faster.
We've all been there, haven't we!?!
I know I have!!
I almost got into a fight with one of them
because I insisted in crossing the street,
which was my right to exercise in order to get off the street for my own safety.
I hadn't count on that imbecile wanting to cut me off...
He stopped after almost running me over to insult me and wanting to punch me.
I didn't back down and signaled him to get off his bike and come on over,
staring coldly at him.
I was SO pissed off at him that I would have actually fought with him,
which is against my nature...
but he backed off and just went on his way.
I don't like those guys.
Too many claim the streets and sidewalks as their own turf,
dismissing car drivers and pedestrians alike,
making the place unsafe for everyone,
including themselves,
which I think is bloody stupid.
Respect seems to be forgotten these days,
a value now belonging to a long gone era...
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to check out what other contributors came up with this week.
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HUGZ
A fine selection of post boys and their bikes this week, but not much of your beloved Montreal. Perhaps next week?
ReplyDeleteAh, Brett!! Greedy, greedy, greedy!!
DeleteI gave you a Montreal Company with a link to its history.
I gave you Montrealers.
And I've linked back to a previous post about a Montreal location.
And you still want more?!?
Careful what you wish for!!!
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HUGZ
Not complaining, just thought you were being a little less effusive than usual.
DeleteWell, I was still sick when I wrote this,
Deleteso, it may explain some...
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HUGZ
Re the boy in the 1898 photo: I just love that his uniform fits hims so well (a bit of an effort when boys that age grow so quickly) and someone cared enough to iron that crease in his trousers!
ReplyDeleteIndeed, you might expected ill fitting clothes,
Deletebut I guess the company was conscientious about its public image.
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HUGZ
I notice the difference between the bikes. The 1898 from appears more modern, than the 1935 bike with it's Art Decor design. It does not look quite right. The early two have what we called semi(or half)-drop handlebars. These could be taken out and reversed to make, sometimes with a little cosmetic pursuasion, cow horns.
ReplyDeleteThe boys themselves look neat and tidy, and presumably were also polite and courtious, unlike what we have on offer these days.
Customer services have changed a lot over time.
DeleteI should know, I did that for many years for a large company.
I occasionally get offended at times by the current attitude.
It's obvious some people are missing the point of their role,
fronting for the company.
As for the bikes, I couldn't tell you.
Maybe the 1935 one is a vintage one?!?
If it worked, why not keep it!?!
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HUGZ
The uniforms seem to straddle the worlds of soldiers and pilots. They look so proud.
ReplyDeleteIf I ever get to Montreal, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for bike messengers.
Yes, definitely, be mindful of those young ones on their bikes,
Deleteand the old foggies on their gigantic electric chairs/carts
because they are just as likely to run you over...
I swear getting out of the house is a dangerous business.
I think these were smart uniforms and a good reflection of the times.
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HUGZ
My Sympathy Re;Your Bike Riders.We Have Them Here Too.Last Year A Man ,sat fishing on a canal bank, was knocked into the water by a passing cyclist. May His wheels Forever Buckle In Future!
ReplyDeleteI hope the man sued the SOB for assault and battering!!
Delete:(~
HUGZ
We Like "battered fish" in Yorkshire!
DeleteVery smart uniforms. Would I be right in saying that today's boys are nowhere near as smart?
ReplyDeleteNOWHERE!!!!!
DeleteEven yesterday, a young patient showed up,
wearing the seat of his pants at knee level.
I give it a year or two before you see kids
wearing their pants squarely around their ankles,
walking stupid like they already do at knee level.
If THAT is fashion,
count me out!!
I've done many things fashionwise, daring things,
but my pants always were where they were supposed to be...
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HUGZ
A fine collection of telegraph messengers ... I really like how you processed the photos, and your new background. Looking smart around here, Bruno. I would have been very upset by that guy too. Showing road rage on a bicycle isn't the smartest thing in the world ... riders really are not invincible!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great post.
Kathy M.
I couldn't agree more and I figure that guy was so inconsiderate toward me
Deletethat he surely was bound to be so with others, thus furthering the possibility
that he might not live long, or well, if he kept it up like that.
He may have had great survival skills to roam the city streets like that,
but how much can you push your luck with this temerity of his?!?
It didn't bode well, in my opinion...
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HUGZ
In your intro you said "... working for some courrier service of some kind." Western Union, some courier service of some kind? You must be kidding! Well, I won't hold it against you :)
ReplyDeleteNothing to hold against me since there are extenuating circumstances:
DeleteI write my posts in advance when all I have is the prompt picture, no info...
I'm already working on my post for Feb 16th, BTW...
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HUGZ
Nice selection of bicycle couriers.
ReplyDeleteYeah, they're neat pics!!
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HUGZ
The Montreal Telegram logo is splendid. Muscles and electricity bolts. No doubt they'd leave off the muscles if it was a contemporary logo:) The vignette style on the photos is very attractive. I nearly got run over by bicyclists in Amsterdam - not rude so much as in a terrific hurry and accustomed to the right of way I guess.
ReplyDeleteYes, the logo might be perceived as macho and sexist, not at all inclusive.
DeleteAnd we don't go for all that fluff and regalia anymore.
Tuxpi is often one of those tools I use for SS for the final touch.
As for the "right of way", it is understandable on the streets,
but on the sidewalks?!?
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HUGZ
I have had experiences with bikers who appear to think they are cars until the light turns red and then they just roll on through.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of smartly turned out couriers in today's post.
Well, I don't know what traffic is like in your neighborhood,
Deletebut here, it's like playing russian roulette.
So I find their attitude inappropriate.
I remember one being pulled from underneath a car...
Not pretty, but he survived.
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HUGZ
Yes, I'm guessing Karma will get some of those agressive drivers or bikers one day- when the sidewalk or road caves in! Just kidding, I wish no harm, but I know some of them can come close to hurting folks- and for what? I agree too, it was a might fine collection you brought for us. Excellent photos too!
ReplyDeleteWell, Karma is more likely than you'd imagine here.
DeletePerhaps you don't hear about it on the news over there,
but things have a tendency to collapse and cave in around here...
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HUGZ
Great photographs. How did they got such vibrancy in their photographs? I suppose people would take so much more time and trouble over taking photographs back then compared with the casual click of the digital shutter these days.
ReplyDeleteAhem...
DeleteIt's called photoshop!!
*blushing*
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HUGZ
well, you had my attention at the first line --- and intrigued through the last. Looking forward to more --- pictures, wit, and writing.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly!!
DeleteI'll do try!!
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HUGZ
That's a great collection of photos and love the effect you've used to make them even more special.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Just my way of making them distinctive from the original.
DeletePretty, right!?!
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HUGZ
Perfection! A great presentation. (I've bookmarked the Canadian Encyclopedia for future reference:-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I really like that Montreal Telegraph Co. logo, but please let it not be a tattoo.
Mike, seriously!?!...
DeleteWhile this design has a certain flair, it bears no meaning for me.
All of my tattoos have profound meanings, tracing my life and spiritual path.
Do you think I would be so shallow that I'd pick the first thing that came along
to have it engraved in my skin for the rest of my life?
I know some folks are somewhat foolish about it,
but I hope I don't fall into that category,
whatever people may think of my tatts...
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HUGZ