Charles H. Hutchings facts for kids

Charles Henry Hutchings CMG OBE KC (born October 1, 1869 – died June 1946) was an important person in Newfoundland. He was a lawyer and a politician. This means he worked with laws and helped govern the country. He was a member of the Liberal Party. From 1904 to 1908, he represented the area of Bay de Verde in the Newfoundland House of Assembly. This was like being a member of parliament, helping to make decisions for Newfoundland.

Early Life and Education

Charles Henry Hutchings was born in St. John's. This is the capital city of Newfoundland. He went to school at the Methodist College in St. John's. Later, he studied at Mount Allison University. After his studies, he became a lawyer in 1892. This meant he could practice law and help people with legal issues.

A Career in Public Service

Hutchings tried to get elected to the Newfoundland assembly several times. He ran for the Bay de Verde seat in 1894 and 1897 but did not win. In 1897, he was given a special legal role called a Master in Chancery. This role helped the legal system work smoothly.

In 1900, he tried again for a seat in the assembly, this time for the Bonavista area, but was not successful. After this, he was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice. This was a very important job, helping to manage the country's legal system. In 1904, he received a special honor for lawyers called King's Counsel.

Serving in the Assembly

Finally, in 1904, Charles Hutchings was elected to the assembly. He served as a representative for Bay de Verde until 1908. After his time in the assembly, he was again appointed Deputy Minister of Justice.

Other Important Roles

Hutchings continued to serve his country in many ways.

• From 1916 to 1917, he worked as an acting judge for the Central District Court.
• In 1917, he became the Inspector General of the Constabulary and Fire Department. He held this important position until 1934. This meant he was in charge of the police and fire services.
• During World War I, he was part of the Home Defence Committee. This group helped protect Newfoundland during the war.
• In 1929, he joined the Economic Commission. This group looked into the problem of unemployment in Newfoundland. They tried to find ways to help people find jobs.

In 1931, Charles Hutchings received another special honor. He was named a Companion in the Order of St Michael and St George. This award recognizes people who have done great service for their country.

Family Life

Charles Hutchings married Annie Maude White on August 24, 1893. Her parents were William and Annie White. Charles and Annie had seven children together.

Charles Henry Hutchings passed away in June 1946 in Toronto. He was 76 years old.