Spratt, C. J. V.
C. J. V. Spratt is a member of the well-known Victoria firm which owns and controls the Victoria Machinery Depot, owns the marine railroad, are steamboat builders, and also engineers and designers of vessels. This business forms one of the important industries of the city, and has been built up and still remains in the hands of one family of capable and energetic men. This enterprise was established in 1888 by Mr. Spratt's father, Joseph Spratt, who was not only a benefactor to his city in this way, but also worked for the welfare of Victoria in many other enterprises, and was a mon honoured and estemmed for his high worth of character.
Mr. C. J. V. Spratt is a native son of Victoria, where he was born August 1, 1873. He was educated at Port Hope, and since his father's death he has had active charge of the business, and continued to broaden its lines of activity and usefulness. In 1896 the firm was incorporated. Mr. A. J. Bechtel, a brother-in-law of Mr. Spratt, is a stockholder, and the entire business is owned by members of the family.
Mr. Spratt was happily married in 1894 to Miss Ethel Duel, a native of Sacramento, California. They are valued members of the Episcopal church, and Mr. Spratt is a member of the Native Sons of British Columbia. Their delightful and hospitable home known as the "Armitage" is situated on the Gorge, and Mr. and Mrs. Spratt have a wide acquaintance and are held in high esteem in the social circles of Victoria.
R. E. Gosnell, A History of British Columbia, (Vancouver, B. C.: Lewis Publishing Co., 1906). p. 723.