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Finlay, Lance G.; sales engineer; born at sea, Nov. 16, 1875; son of George Finlay, fleet paymaster, R. N., and Emma M. Williams Finlay; educated, public schools, School of Science, University of Glasgow; married in New York; was engaged for a number of years in the sugar industry, building several plants in Trinidad, Cuba, and other sugar-producing countries; then asst. sales mngr. for De Ha Vergne Machine Co. of New York City; also in consulting practice; came to Cleveland in 1907, and engaged in business for himself, in high-grade machinery and equipment; district mngr. The Terry Steam Turbine Co., Providence Engineering Works, Schutte & Koerting Co., Raymond Concrete Pile Co.; member Athletic Club.