December 16, 1867

ABSENCE OF THOMAS WORKMAN

Thomas Workman (Conservative, Montreal Centre) has been away from the Commons for ten days now owing to a serious illness. A cold had settled in Workman’s ear leading to an abscess, rendering him housebound. He is said to be on the mend.

Workman is the second of the three Montreal MPs to be laid up with an illness. Thomas D’Arcy McGee (Liberal-Conservative, Montreal West) has been absent the House for several weeks now owing to an ulceration of the ankle.