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1920 1921
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Annual Report
1920 1921
The Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa
1920-1921
The Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa was inaugurated in the year 1898 by Lady Edgar, President of the Women's Canadian Historical Society, of Toronto, the first Presi- dent being Mrs. G. E. Foster.
OBJECTS.
The objects of the Society are the encouragement of the study of Canadian history and literature, the collection and preservation of Canadian historical records and relics, and the fostering of Cana- dian loyalty and patriotism.
MEETINGS.
The Annual Meeting of the Society is held each year on the 29th day of March, the anniversary of the passing of the British North America Act.
The regular meetings are held on the Second Friday of each month, October to March inclusive.
MEMBERSHIP.
The membership Fee is fifty cents annually.
The Society is affiliated with the Royal Society of Canada, the National Council of Women, the Ontario Historical Society, the Historic Landmarks Association, and the Conference of American Historical Societies.
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OFFICERS FOR 1921-22.
Patroness. THE LADY BYNG OF VIMY.
Hon. Presidents. Mrs. Arthur Meigiien, Lady Borden, Lady Laurier.
Hon. Vice-President. Mrs. J. L. McDougal.
President. Mrs. D. H. McLean.
Vice-Presidents.
Mme. Lelievre. Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
Mrs. Walter Armstrong. Mrs. Braddish Billings.
Miss Eva Read. . M>rs. Redmond Quain.
Recording Secretary. Mrs. W. C. Gullock, 113 Cooper St.
Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. J. M. Somerville, The Konn.is>ton, Elgin St.
Treasurer. Mrs. A. F. Bishop, 44 Park Avenue.
Librarian. Miss Eva Read, 467 Albert St.
Auditor. Mr. J. P. Joyn.t.
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Executive Committee.
Mrs. A. E. At-twood. Mrs. W. M. Dunlop.
Mrs. W. J. Lynch. Mrs. R. Steckel.
Mrs. John FraJser. Miss L. Stratton.
Mrs. Robert Brown. Mme. Roy.
M<rs. E. P. Stanton. Mrs. J. C. Sounders.
Programme Committee. MTS. A. E. Attwood (Convener).
Mrs. J. Lorn McDougaMi, Sr. Mrs. N. C. SimdUie.
Mme. J. E. Roy. Mrs. A- E. Heney.
Mrs. W. J. Lynch.
Scrap-book Committee. Miss Eva Read. Mrs. R'. Brown.
Printing Committee.
MTS. Walter Armstrong (Convener). Mrs. D. P. McKenni. Mrs. J. M. Somerville.
Ways and Means Committee.
M'de. Fauvel (Conivenier).
Mrs. R. Brown. Mrs. Braddi'S'h Billinigig.
Miss Rea-d. MTB. W. J. Lynch.
Mcns. A. F. Bishop. Mrs. R. Steckel.
The Misses Stratton.
Past Officers of the Women's Historical Society of Ottawa.
Pa'trones'ses — Countess of Minto, Countess Grey, H.R.H. the Duchess of
Conna-ugiM. Presidetnts^-Lady Foster, 1898-1900; Mrs. S. E. Dawson, 1900-3; Mrs. Thos.
Ahearn, 1903-1914; Lady Sifton, 1915-16; Lady Footer, 1916-17; Mrs.
J. Lorn McDougaM, 1917-20. Vice-Presi'dients^ — Lady Oaron, Lady Bourinot, Lady Ritchie, Lady Egan,
Lady Strong, Lady Grant, Lady Davies, Lady Sifton, Mrs. Dobell, Mrs.
Gwynne, Mrs. T. C. Reefer, Mrs. Friel, Mir®. G. E. IKing, Mrs. S. E.
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Dawson, Mrs. Chas. Goodeve, Mrs. Harold Pinhey, Mrs. Roper, Mrs.
Burbidge, 'Mrs. Sedgewick, Mrs. Somerset Graves, Mrs. Wm. Mac-
Dougall, Mme. Suite, Mme. Girouard, Mme. Pigeon, Mrs. G. M. Bayly, . Mrs. Alex. Burrett, Mrs. C. O'Connor, Mrs. Rubidge, Mrs. Doughty,
Miss Harrison, Mme. LaMothe, Mrs. O. Klotz, Mrs. R. W. Ells, Mme.
L. N. Rfoeaume, Mrs. G. H. Newcomlb, Mrs. Adam Shortt, Mrs. D. H.
McLean, Mrs. I. J. Christie. Recording Secretaries — Mrs. Chas. O'Connor, Miss Alice Burbidge, Mrs.
Billings, Mrs. J. B. Simpson. Corresponding Secretaries — Miss Kenny Mrs. Wallbridge Howard, Miss
Ma-cDouigaW, Mrs. Ralph Jones, Mrs. Braddisih Billings. Treasurers — Mrs. Ahearn, Mrs. Harold Pinhey, Mrs. R. Quain, 'Miss Lina
Hothwell, Librarians — Miss Northwood, Mrs. J. Alfred Robert.
Honorary Members.
Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden,
G.C.M.G., M.P. Hon. Sir George Eulas Poster,
K.CIM.G, M.P. *Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfred Laurier,
G.C.M.G., M.P. Rev. W. T. Herridge, D.D. *C. C. James, M.A.. F.R.S.C. Sir Louis OavJes. Benjamin Suite, F.R.S.C. *Hon. D. C. Fraser. *S. E. Dawson, C.M.G., Lit. D.,
F.R.,S.C.
*Martin Griffin, C.M.G., LL.D. *Sir Richard Soott. Prof. Ajdam Shortt, C.M.G. Hon.. Justice Longley. Dr. A. G. Doughty, C.M.G. *Lady Edgar. *Mrs. Gwyiuie. *Lady Ritchie. Lady Bourinot. *Mrs. T. 'Rubidge. *M. Errol Bouchette, F.R.S.C. J. S. Oar-stairs, B.A. *Sir Blzear Tastohereau. McLeod Stewart, M.A.
Hon. Charles Marci'l.
*John Christie, K.C.
Rev. Canon Kittson.
*Lt.-Ool. Coutlee, K.C.
H. H. Ami, D.Sc., F.G.S., F.R.S.C.
*Joihn Francis Waiters, M.A., LL.D.
A. E. Frtipp, M.P.
D. J. McDougall.
Hon. Martin BumeilH, M.P.
Lawrence Burpee, F.R.S.C.
*Mis>s Agnes Fitzgibbon.
*iMadame B. Bulte.
Hon. W. J. Roche, M.D., LL.D., M.P.
*W. F. King, C.M.G., B.A., LL.D.,
D.T.S., F.R.S.C. James Bonar, M.A., LL.D. Thomas Ahearn Esq. Clarence M. Warner, Esq. Dr. Jaim'eis W. Robertson. J. A. Chabot, M.D., M.P. Sir Clifford Sifton, K.C.M.G. *Mi«ia Lina G. Rothwell. Mr. Justice Latchford. Mr. Fred Cook.
*Deceased.
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Members, 1920-21.
Mrs. Walter Arm strong. Miss E. W. Armstrong. MTB. Attwood. Mrs. E. J. Asihton. Mrs. Belton. MTS. Grayson Beijl. Mrs. Braddish Billings. Mrs. A F. Bishop. MTIS. .Robt. Blackburn. Mrs. Robt. Brown Mme. J. 'R. Belisle. Mrs. Gerald Brown. Miss Billings. Miss Myra Billings Mme. P. Blondin. Mrs. Wm. Beattie. 'Mrs. iS'tafford Carey. Mrs. Walter Carr. Miss M. Casey. Mrs. E. A. Cruicfcshanks. Miss Cuzner Mrs. J. A. O. Demp'sey. Mrs. Deroche. Mrs. Be'sbarets. Mme. A. Desjardin. 'Mrs. W. M. Dunloip. Mde. de Salaberry. Mrs. Harold Davey. Mrs. E. B. Eddy. Mrs. Muir Edwards. Mrs. John Fraser. Miss Marion Fraser. Mde. Fauvel. Miss W. Fauvel. Mns. J. R. Fo'rsyth€. Mrs. Flexmian. Mrs. E. T. D. Francis. Mde. Gerin. Mrs W. C. Gullock. Mrs. G. Graveille. MTS. W. P. Granlt.
Mr. Ernest Green, Asis'te. Misis Hall,
Miss H annum.
Miss Humphry s.
MOPS, A. E. Heney.
Mrs. Idington.
Mists J. Idington.
Miss Jamieson.
Mrs. E. V. Johnison.
Mrs. C. J. Keating.
Mrs. P. T. Kerwan.
Mns. Keinsit.
Mns. Kindle.
Mdie. Leliewe.
MTB. W. J. Lynohi.
'Misis Beissie Lynch.
Mias Lindsey.
Mde. d« G Languedoc.
Miss M McDermo'tt.
Mrs. J. L. M'CDougal.
Mrs. D. H. McLean.
Mrs. S. J. 'McLean.
Miss M, M-oKellafr.
Mrs. 'D. P. McKentna.
'Mrs. R. J. Meikle.
Mrs. J. H. M'eikle.
Mrs. H. May.
Miss B. May
Mrs. J. L. M'cDougadil, Jr.
Misis A. Murplhy.
MTS. A. McCul'lough.
Mrs. W. McWil'liam.
Lieut.-Ool. D, H. McLean,
Ass'te.
Mrs. M. J. O'Connor. Mm C. O'Connor. Mrs. W. C. Perkins. Mrs. E. Petrie. Mis® A. C. Percival. Mrs. R. Quain. Miss Eva Read. Mde. J, E. Roy. Mrs. M. L. Rush. Mrs. J. G. Rutherford.
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Members — Continued.
Mrs. Walter Ross. Mrs. E. P. Stanton.
Mrs. Buxton Smitih. Mrs. Russell Smart.
MTS. J. C. Sounders. MTS. Sears.
Miss M. MoK. Scott. Miss D. Small.
Mrs. J. B. Simpson. Mrs. J. W. Thompson.
Mrs. J. M. Somerville. Mrs. J. Thorburn.
Miss Lily Stratton. Misis M. L. Walker.
Misis May Stratton. Miss Isabelle Walker.
Mrs, R. Steckel. Mrs. J. F. White.
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CONSTITUTION
of the
Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa
"LOVE THOU THY LAND"
ARTICLE 1, TITLE. — The organization shall be known as the Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa.
ARTICLE 2, OBJECTS. — The objects of the Women's Canadian Historical Society are the encouragement of the study of Canadian History and Literature, the collection and preservation of Canadian historical records and relics, and the fostering of Canadian loyalty and patriotism.
ARTICLE 3, MEMBERSHIP. — (a) Active membership shall be conditional upon the payment of the annual fee, and upon the sub- mitting of name and address to the Treasurer.
(b) Honorary membership shall be complimentary.
ARTICLE 4, OFFICERS. — The general officers of the Society shall consist of a President, four or more Vice-Presidents, a Recording Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Librarian, who with ten members elected by the Society shall form an Execu- tive Committee to control and provide for the general interests of the Society. The President, Recording Secretary and Treasurer shall be ex-officio members of all committees.
ARTICLES 5, FEES. — The AnnualFee shall be fifty cents.
ARTICLE 6, FEDERATION. — This Society may federate with other Societies of like purpose, or whicri offer specific advantages, if a mojority vote of a regular meeting shall so decide, on a recommen- dation from the Executive.
ARTICLE 7, AMENDMENTS. — This Constitution may be altered or amended by two-thirds vote of the members present at any Annual Meeting; notice of proposed amendment or alteration hav- ing been handed in to the Executive in writing one month previous to the Annual Meeting.
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ARTICLE 8, POLICY. — Neither political parties nor religious de- nominations shall be recognized in the business or membership of the Society, loyalty and patriotism being alone recognized and required.
STANDING ORDERS.
No. 1, MEETINGS. — (a) The Annual Meeting of the Society shall be held on the 29th day of March, the anniversary of the passing of the British North America Act. Such* Meeting shall be for the election of officers, and for the transaction of general business.
(b) The Society shall hold its regular Meetings on the second Friday of each month unless otherwise ordered by the Executive. Open Meetings may be held as deemed advisable.
(c) The President shall call a Meeting at any time for special business, or upon the written request of five members of the Society.
(d) Twelve members shall constitute a quorum at any regular Meeting, and five members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Executive.
(e) The Meetings of the Executive shall be held on the Monday preceding the general Meeting, at 10.30 a.m.
(/) In the event of the absence from any Meeting of the Presi- dent, and Vice-President, the members shall be entitled to elect a presiding officer.
No. 2, RESOLUTIONS. — All motions and resolutions at a general Meeting must be presented to the Secretary in writing.
No. 3, PUBLICATIONS. — All correspondence and papers intended for publication must be submitted to the Executive, before being published in any paper, pamphlet or periodical over the name of the Society.
No. 4, DUTIES OF OFFICERS. — (a) The President shall preside at all Meetings of the Society, and conduct them after the prescribed order of business. In the absence of the President, a Vice-President or other presiding officer elected by the Meting shall preside.
(b) The Recording. Secretary shall issue all notices, keep cor- rect minutes, read said minutes at next regular Meeting, keep a
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correct list of members, have charge of Press Notices and shall present a report at the Annual Meeting.
(c) The Corresponding Secretary shall have charge of all cor- respondence and present a report at the Annual Meeting.
(d) The Treasurer shall receive all fees and other monies, disbursing the same by order of the Executive and shall present a report at the Annual Meeting. All amounts exceeding one dollar shall be paid by cheque, which shall be initialed by the President.
(e) The Librarian shall have charge, and keep a catalogue of all books, pamphlets or other printed matter belonging to the same Society, loaning the same on application of responsible members; and shall present a report at the Annual Meeting.
(/) The Auditor shall examine the Treasurer's accounts before they are submitted to the Annual Meeting.
No. 5, COMMITTEES. — Standing committees and sub-committees may be appointed by the Executive as may be found necessary for the efficient carrying on of the business of the Society. Each of such committees shall appoint a convener, who shall present a report to the Executive.
No. 6, ELECTIONS. — The Officers shall be nominated and elected by ballot at the Annual Meeting. Should any officer be unable to complete her year, the Executive shall have power to elect her substitute.
No. 7, AMENDMENTS. — These standing orders may be amended or added to at any of the regular Meetings of the Society by a two- thirds vote of the members present, notice of such amendment hav- ing been given at a previous Meeting.
No. 8, ORDER OF BUSINESS. — (a) The order of business at the Annual Meeting shall be as follows : —
1. Minutes of previous Meeting.
2. Correspondence.
3. President's Remarks.
4. Appointment of members of the Society as Returning
Tellers for the voting.
5. Annual Report of Secretaries.
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6. Annual Report of the Treasurer.
7. Annual Report of the Librarian.
8. Appointment of Auditor.
9. Election of Officers.
10. Amendments to Constitution.
11. Other Business.
(b) The order of business at a general Meeting shall be as follows : —
1. Reading of Minutes.
2. Report of Executive Committee.
3. Business arising out of Minutes.
4. Correspondence.
5. Treasurer's Statement.
6. Librarian's Report.
7. New Business.
8. Papers and Addresses.
(c- The order of business at open Meetings shall be arranged by the Executive.
(d) The order of business for Executive Meetings shall be as follows : —
1. Minutes.
2. Business arising out of Minutes.
3. Correspondence.
4. Treasurer's Report.
5. Librarian's Report.
6. Report of Conveners.
7. New Business.
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TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
of the Ottawa Women's Canadian Historical Society
It has been said that the "world is a wheel," its revolutions slowly but surely producing in turn different phases of existence for those who dwell upon it. We have the juggernaut of war; are now in the throes of what is called "peace," but which is only its counterfeit. Discontent, jeolousy, and suspicion are rampant, not only in the quarters where they might be expected to appear, but among those who fought side by side in the cause of justice and liberty. But we have faith that the next turn of the wheel will bring to the world an abiding peace which shall spread over the nations of the earth changing chaos and darkness into cosmos and light.
Britain as a debtor nation (not on her on account, but for the suffering neighbors) has been placed in an unenviable position; every action is criticized and misunderstood, but she is steadily re- gaining her former strength, and is rapidly reducing her foreign obligations.
No sympathy should be wasted on Germany in her professed inability to pay. Until she brings up her taxation to the level of those in the Allied countries, she is not in a position to say that she cannot meet her obligations. She has defaulted in respect to other formal provisions of the Treaty, such as delivery of war criminals and disarmament. The indulgence of the Allies has been stretched to the limit. An unrepentant, unconquered Germany must be brought to her knees.
Canada has great reason for thankfulness at the present time ; while other nations are battling with plague, confusion, terror, and paralyzed industry, her position is fundamentally sound, her crops the best in years, her bank deposits doubled since 1913, and a great part of her bonded indebtedness held within her borders. But the rate of exchange with United States is still high and will remain so long as our imports exceed greatly our exports. Last year imports
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from United States were $200,000.00 greater than the previous year. It is therefore the urgent duty of every citizen to discourage imports of non-essentials, by refusing to purchase. The remedy lies in the hands of the people.
Our representatives to the first meeting of the League of Nations, Sir Geo. Foster, Hon. N. Rowell, and Rt. Hon. C. J. Doherty, have upheld with honour and dignity Canada's position, won through costly sacrifice.
We regret exceedingly the departure in the near future of their Excellencies, the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, who have so ably and graciously filled the high office as representatives of their Majesties. The Duchess honoured this Society by becoming its Patroness. It is hoped that they will carry away pleasant memories of life in Canada.
The Historical Society has completed a most successful year. New interest has been aroused and old stimulated. Two Honorary members, Mr. Justice Latchford, and Mr. Fred Cook and 18 others have been added to the roll.
Seven regular, two special, and ten executive meetings were held during the year. The first special meeting was held in the Bytown Museum on Friday, June 25th from 4 to 6. Each member was asked to bring a friend. The guests were received by Mrs. D. H. Maclean, President; Madame Fauvel, Curator of Museum; and Mrs. E. A. Cruikshank. Mrs. Maclean presented her report as delegate to the Ontario Historical Society which met in Owen Sound. After this report the objects of interest in the museum were examined by the visitors. Tea was served; Mrs. Billings and Mrs. Brown presided at the table.
On Thursday, September 30th, Mrs. S. J. Maclean entertained at a tea and money shower in aid of the up-keep of the museum. Dr. Helen MacMurchy was the speaker and guest of honour. Her address dealt with the historic aspect of child welfare, showing its gradual growth from the time of Queen Victoria to the present day. Tea was served at the close of the address.
The first regular meeting of the Society was held in the Library on October 7th, at 8 o'clock, when Gen. Cruikshank, F.R.S.C., Presi- dent of Ontario Historical Society, spoke on the study of History. The speaker traced the development of history from the time when
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man inscribed figures on stone. He said in closing, "History will be authentic only when written by an expert who can ascertain the veracity of his data."
At the November meeting Mr. J. Jones Bell read a paper on the burning of the Parliament Buildings at Montreal in 1840, by a mob incensed by the action of Lord Elgin, Governor General, in giving assent to a bill which refused compensation for losses to rebels of war, 1837. The portrait of Queen Victoria was rescued from the fire on this occasion, and on two succeeding ones, the last being the fire in Parliament Buildings in Ottawa in 1916.
In December Mr. W. J. Lynch, I.S.O., read a paper on Early patents referring more particularly to those of men residing in Otta- wa, up to 1872.
At the January meeting Mrs. Billings gave a paper written almost a century ago — author unknown — called "How peace was preserved in days gone by," which paper was presented to the Society by Miss Ida Armstrong, of Perth.
A special evening meeting was held on Friday, February 4th, at 8 o'clock in the Library when Mr. Justice Latchford, Toronto, for- merly of Ottawa, delivered an address on "Pioneers of the Ottawa" which gave an account of the settlement of the Township of Hull.
The regular February meeting was in charge of Mrs. Wm. Ogilvie, widow of the late Wm. Ogilvie, first Governor of the Yukon, who in 1887 laid the boundary line between Yukon and Alaska.
Mrs. Ogilvie's paper, "Some Experiences in the Yukon," was illustrated by lantern slides showing the picturesque beauty of woods, flowers, mountains, trails and camps.
At the last meeting held on March llth, Mme. de Salaberry read an. account of Col. de Salaberry's part in the war of 1812, when at Chateauguay he won a victory over the enemy with a force one- tenth in size, by judicious arrangements and clever strategy. Mme. Roy also read a supplement to her paper on Castine, given last year, which supplement told of a donation to Bishop Walsh, of Portland, of a piece of land at Castine, on which to build a chapel to com- memorate the founding in 1648 of this settlement by the Capuchin Fathers.
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The Bytown Museum has had a most successful season, which opened in May and closed in November. Mms. Fauvel, Curator and her committee invited different members of the Society to take charge on Wednesdays' and Saturdays from 3 to 6. There were 731 visitors, almost double the number of preceding year. Many valuable objects of historic interest have been added to the collec- tion; these will be noted in the annual report of 1921. Several schools responded to the invitation of the Society, and sent relays of students to examine the various articles housed in the Museum.
The President, Mme. Roy, and Mrs. Billings were taken by Fire Chief Graham to visit the old Hudson's Bay store in Hull, now used as a dwelling. Snap shots were taken of the building, and one has been enlarged and will be framed for the Museum. Permission has been granted by the Quebec Board of Public Highways, to remove to the Museum, the mile stone on the Aylmer Road.
The thanks of the Society are hereby tendered to Miss Masson, Cataloguer of "Carnegie Library," and to Mrs. Wm. Ogilvie, and Miss Eva Read for cataloguing the contents of the Museum.
We are also indebted to Mr. Sykes, librarian of Ottawa Library for his courtesy for arranging that meetings are held in the Library.
Thanks are also due to Mr. Joynt for his great kindness in audit- ing the Society's books, and to the press for kindly notices through- out the year.
Resectfully submitted,
(Sgd.) C. A. GULLOCK,
Hon. Rec. Secy.
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REPORT OF THE Corresponding Secretary, 1920-1921
A heading to a column of the Evening Journal for the 24th of this month reads as follows : "Peace, Perfect Peace !" and below are no less than eight despatches in black type, bringing news of war from eight different parts of this old world. To my mind it is a typical instance. We think of peace, we long for peace, we pray for peace. The din in our ears of discontent, the murmur of the unemployed millions, the strange state of our national finances, and the unending unrest everywhere — for it is only the silliest minds who go happily along the primrose path today — all have made their impress on us in the past year.
The tremendous depreciation of our monetary standard has left bitterness throughout the land. The greed of the great combines is forcing the people over the abyss of ruin, for, when life cannot be supported by wages, does it matter if the wages be high or low ?
The world is sick and the overwhelming desire to allay the fever, to cast off the peevishness of convalescence and to become healthy and sane obsesses all classes and creeds. Surely such a will to do cannot but result in the doing — such a deep-rooted desire for peace cannot be dissipated by a few ill minds. 'We look back over the last seven years and we know that having borne with them, the future cannot daunt us with evil, but may bring great gifts for the good of all. ,
One of the very first communications as to be received by this Society was a request to assist the Great War Veterans to hold a Fair at Lansdowne Park.
The Programme of the Royal Society of Canada was received as usual. The Society met at the Victoria Memorial Museum and several of our Members attended different meetings of the various sections.
A letter was sent to the Canada Historical Review, enclosing our subscription to that Magazine for the year.
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Literature relating to the publishing of a work on "Colonial Families in the United States" also came to hand in May.
Programmes and announcements dealing with the Ontario His- torical Society were sent to us prior to the meeting held on the 10th and llth of June at Owen Sound.
Various firms in the city were asked for proposals for the print- ing of the Annual Report. The lowest bidder was the Ottawa Print- ing Company at $2.70 per page, so they were awarded the contract.
Forms for application for membership in the Sons of the Revo- lution were forwarded to us from Los Angeles.
The correspondence begun with Major S. N. Gray, of Cornwall, with regard to an Historical Society in Cornwall, came to an abrupt ending when Mr. John Harkness intimated that they would let us know if it was desired to have our delegate attend future meetings of a Society already formed.
Harper Brothers requested the Society to forward them our Membership list for their Editorial files. This was complied with at once.
Mr. Chas. W. Jeffreys, of York Mills, Ontario, was interested enough by the reports forwarded to him in July to buy a set of Transactions in August.
Requests for odd numbers of both Reports and Transactions have been attended to as they came in, but in August an effusive note of thanks was received from Jules Tremblay, who had been pre- sented with a full set during that month.
The grant from the Provincial Government for $200 was issued to us on the 2nd of September, 1920. On the preceding 13th of* May your Secretary wrote to the Hon. R. H. Grant, Minister of Education for Ontario, setting forth the many reasons why our grant from the Provincial Treasury should be increased. On the 15th an answer was received stating that, as the estimates for the year had been tabled it was impossible for the current year. Some further correspondence followed and in October a request was for- warded asking for more favorable consideration in this year's esti-
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mates. The last letter received to date was written on the 9th of March, and states that the Minister has "much pleasure" in being able to arrange to comply with our request. The present Minister of Education has shown his interest in our work in other ways as well and although no date has yet been fixed that he has been able to meet, we are still hopeful that he may be able to address us per- sonally in the near future.
After the Tea and Money shower held in October, letters were sent to Mrs. S. J. McLean, thanking her for her courtesy in granting us the use of her house for this charming affair and to Dr. Helen McMurchy who spoke so delightfully to us on that occasion.
Before the Museum was closed in the Autumn letters were sent to the Inspector of the Public Schools in the City, Dr. Putnam, to the Secretaries of the Separate School Boards, Mr. Carle and Mr. O'Farrell, to the Prinipals of the Ottawa Ladies College, Ashbury College, Carleton School, Rideau and Gloucester Street Convents, and the Sisters' School on Kent Street, asking that pupils be allowed to visit our Museum with their teachers. The Carleton School and Ottawa Ladies' College, were the only ones that, so far, accepted the invitation.
We feel, however, that the teachers will assist us when they understand how valuable the co-operative effort could be made.
The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has kept in touch with our organization during the year. One of the recom- mendations made to this Board by the Society was that it investigate and deal with the project to buy the Manor House at Montebello for a summer hotel. This matter came to our notice through a letter written by Mr. J. Moffatt Ross, who desired us to assist in preserving this old Landmark. The growth of the interest of the Dominion Board in our work resulted in a request for a set of our Transac- tions early in October.
Letters were exchanged with the Quebec Government regarding a milestone on the Aylmer Road dated 1820. Their approval of our moving the stone was secured but bad weather prevented us carry- ing out our plans in the Autumn.
A letter was sent to the Nova Scotia Historical Society in Page Eighteen
November calling their attention to an article in our newspapers detailing the removal of fossils from Parrsbaro to Harvard Uni- versity in Massachusetts. We are assured in reply that the matter 'would be taken up by them and the attention of the Institute of Natural Science drawn to it as well.
Finding considerable difficulty in completing our lists of men enlisting in Ottawa and their subsequent record during the Great War a request was preferred of the Department of Militia and Defence that they compile and forward us such a list for our Ar- chives. The very courteous reply stated that, owing to the tremen- dous bulk of material they begged us to defer our request for at least a year, to remember we were only one of hundrds of organiza- tions that would be served in due season.
The Hon. Mr. Justice Latchford was approached in December in order that a final date be fixed for his address before the Society. Some few letters were exchanged before he was able to arrange to come to Ottawa on the evening of Friday, February 4th. The next letter to Mr. Justice Latchford carried the request that he become an honorary member of our Society, as well as the gratitude of our members for his kindness in giving time and trouble to gather so much reliable material about the "Forgotten Pioneer." In thanking us for our Transactions he says "You cannot imagine how much delight I have had in reading again the older records of the Society."
The Conference of Historical Societies sent us a copy of their proceedings in December. They enclosed the usual questionnaire and request for financial assistance from all Historical Societies.
Miss Janet Carnochan's protest as to the wording of last year's report was received and she has expressed herself as satisfied by the explanation given and the sincere assurance of our Society that they have only the very highest opinion of her work and personality. That we one and all were glad to do her honour should go without saying.
A publication entitled the Parish Register of Kingston, 1785- 1811, has been brought out by Professor Young, of Trinity College, Toronto. He has had some correspondence with us for the purpose of advertising this work which must have much interest for our
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members. The subscription for one number has been forwarded to Prof. Young.
The interest shown by Mr. Fred Cook in the Museum and our collection has continued warm and unabating, his help being given in more than one way during the year. The last letter your Secre- tary has written to him requested him to accept an honorary mem- bership in the Society. His charming note of acceptance deserves to be quoted in full but space forbids.
The Local Council of Women in Ottawa chose Mrs. J. Lorn McDougall, as the Past President of the Historical Society, for one of their nominees on the Committee of One Hundred to discuss the subject of Town Planning. This Committee was formed by the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa.
A request was received on the 29th of January from Mr. F. W. Putnam, of Woodbury, N J., U.S.A., for a copy of the address on the War, given by Sir Clifford Sifton before this Society.
Catalogues of sales of various collections of objets d'art, books, etc. have been received both from Europe and the United States of America.
One of our members, Miss Hamilton, has been ill for some time, and a note of sympathy has been sent her.
To those of our members who have lost loved ones during the year, Mrs. Rothwell, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Billings, and Miss Humphreys, we have also extended the sympathy of the Society.
As various donations have been deposited at the Museum the notes of thanks to the donors have been dispatched.
The usual acknowledgements of our Reports have come in, those from Sweden and England reaching us in good season.
Cards of thanks for the publications received in exchange have been sent out in the routine manner.
m \ The Academic Royal, of Brussels, has sent us during the year
various prize lists and interesting pamphlets. These reach us by way of the Department of State.
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Several requests for information about the United Empire Loy- alists of this district have been received from Canada and the United States of America.
Letters have been written where necessary to those from whom we hope to obtain papers for future use.
Mr. McLeod Stewart called the attention of the Society to the celebration to be held in Annapolis Royal in August. It is hoped at least one of our members will be there on those dates.
It was found necessary to send out formal requests for the ori- ginals of the papers read before this organization in order that the Printing Committee be enabled to start work.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERTA T. SOMMERVILLE,
Hon. Cor. Sec.
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Proposed Program for Season 1921-1922.
Oct. 14 (evening). — Bytown as it was in 1837:
Hamnet P. Hill, K.C., M.L.A.
Nov. 11 (evening). — Red River Expedition (illustrated) :
Mr. J. Jones Bell.
Dec. 9 (afternoon).— The Chryslers (U. E. Loyalists) :
F. H. Chrysler, Barrister.
Jan. 13.— Short Sketch of the History of the R.C.M. Police: A Member of the Force.
Feb. 10. — Sir William Johnstone and Contemporaries : Mrs. T. P. Foran.
Mar. 10. — The Founder of Toronto: Mme. J. E. Roy.
Mar. 29. — (Annual Meeting) Holland's Landing: Mrs. M. T- O'Connor.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
of the
Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa
RECEIPTS.
To Balance in Bank, March 29, 1920 $260.59
Members Fees 38.00
Government Grant 200.00
Sale of Transactions 3.00
Bank Interest 6.71
Money Shower for Museum 34.50
- $542.80
EXPENDITURES.
By Postage $ 10.00
Stationery (Envelopes and cash book)__ __ 5.55
Printing Post Cards __ __ __ __ 9.75
Printing Annual Reports (500 copies) 108.00
Printing Programs 8.59
Printing Note Paper and Envelopes, Sheet
Cards 9.85
Affiliation Fees (other societies) 7.00
Advertising meetings 24.00
Expenses of delegate to Owen Sound (Ontario
Historical Society) 43.65
Subscription to Canadian Historical Review 2.00
Subscripiton to Parish Register of Kingston 1.85
Flowers (Retiring President) 6.00
Ways and Means Committee ( Museum) 90.43
$326.67
Balance on hand, March 29, 1921 216.13
$542.80
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) L. GRACE BISHOP, OTTAWA, March 23, 1921. Hon. Treas.
Audited, and found correct :
(Signed) J. P. JOYNT,
Auditor.
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Report of the Librarian 1920-1921
The following books, pamphlets, etc., have been received and catalogued since our last Annual Meeting:
Western Review Historical Society, 1920.
Missouri Hist. Review, 1920.
Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine, 1920.
Washington Historical Quarterly, 1920.
Minnesota Historical Bulletin, 1920.
Americana, Illustrated, 1920-21.
Genealogy of Adam's Two Mills.
Sons of the Revolution, both from Los Angeles.
Bibliography of Syracuse History.
Onondaga Historical Association.
Proceedings of Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1919.
Annual Report of Trade and Labour Branch, 1919.
London Assurance Co., 1720-1920.
Proceedings and Transactions of Royal Society of Canada, 1919.
Annual Report of Ontario Historical Society, 1920.
Papers and Records of Ontario Historical Society, 1919-20,
Toronto.
Canadian Historical Review, Toronto. Historic Landmarks of Canada, 1920. Transactions of London and Middlesex Historical Society,
1919.
Notes on Niagara — From Niagara Historical Society. Magazines, The Mirror — Presented by Misses F. and M.
Billings.
Poems of D'Arcy Magee — Presented by Miss M. Johnson. Fifteenth Anniversary of Royal Bank — Presented by Mrs.
John Burns.
Account Book of 1824 — Presented by W. McElroy, Esq. Document Time of George IV — Presented by W. McElroy, Esq.
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The Voice of a Knight and His Lady. London Assurance — Both presented by Hon. R. H. Grant. Early Days on the Yukon— By William Ogilvie— Presented by Mrs. Ogilvie.
The Life and Posthumous Writings of William Cowper — Pre- sented by the Y.W.C.A.
Life and Works of Hon. Sir John Thompson— Presented by Miss Sargent.
Perth on the Tay — By Miss Josephine Smith — Presented by Mrs. John Thorburn.
Prayer Book, 1808-10.
Closing Scenes of the War with Russia, by Capt. F. H. Veith— Presented by Mrs. Robert Brown.
The Literary Souvenir, 1825.
Hymns and Anthems, 1816.
Edinburg Essays, 1856 — Presented by Miss Humphrys.
Early History of Township of Hull — Presented by Mr. Justice Latch ford.
Our Annual Report has been sent not only to all our Exchange List and Programme Committees but to all donators to the Museum.
Six Vols. of Transactions were purchased by Mr. C. W. Jeffreys, of York Mills, Ont, and a full set by Mr. F. H. H. Wil- liamson Board of Historic Sites and Monuments, a full set presented to Mr. Jules Trembly, the Carleton School, the Ottawa Ladies Col- lege and Mr. Justice Latchford. Sir Clifford Sifton's Recollec- tions of the Great War were also sent to Mr. Putman, New Jersey.
Respectfully submitted,
EVA G. READ,
Librarian.
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PUBLICATIONS OF THE WOMEN'S CANADIAN
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF
OTTAWA.
1. First Constitution, with list of members, 1898.
2. Catalogue of first Loan Exhibit, 1899.
3. Catalogue of second Loan Exhibit, 1907.
4. Constitution, revised, 1910.
5. "Historical Sketch of the One Hundredth Prince of Wales Royal
Canadian Regiment."
6. "Origin of -the Cornwall! and WMiamsbuiTg Canals."
7. "Lachine Canal."
8. Transactions, Vol. 1. "Early History of Ottawa and Counties, etc."
9. Transition's, Vol. II. "The Waterways of Canada."
10. Transactions, Vol. III. "Early History of Ottawa and Hull."
11. Transaction^ Vol. IV. "Early History of Townships, etc."
12. Trans-actionis*, Vol. V. "The Battlegrounds of Canada."
13. Transactions, Vol. VI. "Treaties Relating to Canada, 1632-1871."
14. Transactions, Vol. I. Reprint.
15. Transactions1, Vol. VII.
16. Report of first decade, 1908-9. Reprint.
17. Annual Report, 1909-10.
18. Annual Report, 1910-11.
19. Annual! Report, 1911-12.
20. Annual Report, 1912-13.
21. Annual1 Report, 1913-14.
22. Annual Report, 1914-15.
23. Annual Report, 1915-16.
24. Annual Report, 1916-17.
25. Annual Report, 1917-18.
26. Annual Report, 1918-19.
27. Annual! Report, 1919-20.
28. Annual Report, 1920-21.
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EXCHANGE LIST
Archives, Dominion, Ottawa. Archives, Provincial, Toronto. American Historical Association. Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S.
Brant Historical Society. Buffalo Historical Society. Boston State Library.
Champ-lain 'Society.
Department of Education, Toronto. \
Essex Historicad Society. Elgira Historical and Scientific In- stitute.
Grovernor Library, Buffalo, N.Y.
Huron Institute.
Historical Society of Western
Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, Pa. Historic Landmark's Assocaton of
Canada.
Inspector Ontario Public Libraries,
Toronto. Iowa State Historical Society.
John Crearer Library, Chicago.
Kansas State Historical Society. Kent Historical Society.
Lennox and Addington Historical
Society. Literary and Historical Society,
Quebec.
Library of Parliament, Ottawa. Library of Congress, Washington. Lundy's Lane Historical Society. London and Middlesex Historical
Society. McGill University, Montreal.
Manitoba Provincial Library. Mississquoi Historical Society. Massachusetts Historical Society. Missouri State Historical Society. Minoeisota Historical Society, St. Paul, Minn.
New Brunswick Historical Society. Nova Scotia Historical Society. Niagara Historical Society. New York Historical Society. New Hampshire State Library.
Ontario Parliamentary Library. Ontario Historical Society. Ottawa Carnegie Library. Ohio State Archaelogical and His- torical Society, Columbus, O.
Royal Society of Canada.
Royal Colonial Institute, London,
England. Royal Academy of History etc.,
Stockholm.
Thunder Bay Historical Society. Texas State Historical Society.
United Empire Loyalist Association. University of Toronto.
Vassar College, Poughkeeipsie.
Women's Wentworth Historical So- ciety.
Women's Canadian Historical So- ciety, Toronto.
Women's Elgin Historical Society.
Waterloo Hstorical Society.
Western Reserve Historical Society Cleveland), Ohio.
Wisconsin Historical Society.
York Pioneer Historical Society.
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LIST OF ARTICLES PRESENTED TO THE BY-TOWN MUSEUM.
1. Portrait, Sir Robert Borden — Presented by Lady Borden.
2. Candle Moulds — Presented by Miss McKellar.
3. Mayor's Chair — Presented by Ex-Mayor Fred Cook.
4. Sampler — Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
5. Flint-lock Gun — Presented by Miss McKellar.
6. Poster, 100th Regiment — Presented by Mrs. R. E. Jamieson.
7. Two Pictures, Ottawa — Presented by McLeod Stewart, Esq.
8. Portrait, Sir Wilfred Laurier— Presented by Mr. W. W. Edgar.
9. Portrait, Mrs. Thomas Ahearn — Presented by Mrs. Harry
Southam.
10. Portrait, Rt. Hon. Sir John A. Macdonald — Presented by Mrs.
I. J. Christie.
11. Portrait, Sir Richard Scott — Presented by his family.
12. Portrait, Rt. Hon. Sir Chas. Tupper— Presented by Mrs.
Walter Armstrong.
13. Portrait, Hon. Edward Blake, Q.C., M. P.— Presented by Mrs.
J. Lome McDougall, Sr.
14. Portrait, Lady Foster — Presented by Lady Foster.
15. Portrait, Hon. John Costigan — Presented by Mrs. Walter
Armstrong.
16. Picture, Landing of Jacques Cartier — Loaned by Miss M.
Masson.
17. Picture, The Ottawa River — Presented by Mrs. Charles
Thorburn.
18. Portrait Peter Pruden.
19. Portrait, John A. Gunn — Presented by Mrs. Felix McCullough.
20. Picture, Col. Coffin's House — Presented by Miss L. Stratton.
21. Portrait, C. W. Bangs, Esq. — Presented by Mr. Chancey
Bangs.
22. Portrait, Hon. Geo. Brown — Presented by Miss Masson.
23. Silver Key — Presented by CHief Graham.
24. A Bag included in the Equipment of the Lord Selkirk Expe-
dition.
25. Sampler — Presented by Miss Burritt.
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26. Photograph, winners of Gzowski Cup —
27. Photograph, Ottawa Post Office — Presented by McLeod
Stewart, Esq.
28. Photograph, Ottawa College.
29. Photographs, French Letters — Presented by Ladies of Mon-
treal.
30. Picture, Isle of Skye — Presented by Miss G. Pierce.
31. Communion Token — Presented by Miss M. Masson.
32. Tecumseh Coin — Presented by Miss A. T. G. Gilkinson.
33. Silver Brooches — Presented by Miss A. T. Grant Gilkinson.
34. By-town cheque — Presented by The Misses Scott.
35. By-town Paper Currency — Presented by McLeod Stewart, Esq.
36. Bill of Lading — Presented by H. J. Friel, Esq.
37. Valuable Papers — Presented by Miss Tormey.
38. Picture, East Block— Presented by H. J. Friel, Esq.
39. Picture West Block Parliament Buildings — Presented by H.
J. Friel, Esq.
40. Medals — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
41. Medal— Presented by Mrs. W. A. Read.
42. Medals, Laura Secord — Presented by Westworth Historical
Society.
43. Deer Horns.
44. Map, County of Carleton — Presented by Miss McKellar.
45. Map, Canada — Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
46. Victorian Doll — Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
47. Scrap-Book, — Compiled by Miss Amy Horsey.
48. Mortar for Parliament Bigs. — Presented by Mrs. Braddish
Billings.
49. Wax Fruit — Presented by Miss Bearman.
50. Scrap Books — Loaned by H. J. Freil, Esq.
51. Scrap-Book — Presented by Madame E. Roy.
52. Fire Screen — Loaned by H. J. Freil, Esq.
53. Model of Brig — Presented by Miss Margaret Johnson.
54. Sabre — Presented by Mrs. Robert Brown.
55. Portrait, Alex Burritt — Loaned by Mr. E. Burritt.
56. Photographs, Mayors — Collected by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
57. Pictures (2) — Presented by Mrs. Brooke.
58. Clock — Presented by Miss Tormey.
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59. Clock — Presented by Miss Bingham.
60. Military Buttons — Presented by Miss Tormey.
61. Tin Plate Warmer — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
62. Scrap book — Compiled by Miss Eva Read.
63. Portrait, Archibald Lampman — Presented by Mrs. A. E.
Attwood.
64. Portrait, E. B. Eddy— Presented by Mrs. E. B. Eddy.
65. Portrait. Pittman Lett— Presented by Mr. Norman Lett.
66. Military Cap — Presented by late Ven. Archdeacon MacKay.
67. Military Hot Box— Presented by "Estate of the Misses Hay."
68. Stone from Bigot Chateau — Presented by Mme E. Roy.
69. Buffalo Horns— Presented by Mrs. I. J. Christie.
70. Letter, Gen. Murray — Presented by Mdme. E. Roy.
71. Picture, Parliament Buildings.
72. Picture of the Departmental Bldg. — West Wing.
73. Pictures (3), Battle Scenes — Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
74. Paddle— Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
75. Hot WTater Plate— Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
76. "Scrap of Paper" — Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
77. German Gas Mask — Presented by Mrs. J. L. MacDougall, Jr.
78. Map of Ottawa — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
79. Map, County of Carleton — Presented by Ernest Green, Esq.
80. Antique Workbox — Presented by Miss Tormey.
81. Daguerreotype, Prince of Wales — Presented by Madame P.
E. Blondin.
82. Wreath — Loaned by Miss Kennedy.
83. Wreath — Loaned by Mrs. J. MacMillan.
84. Wreath — Loaned by Miss Masson.
85. India Shawl — Presented by Mrs. Walter Carr.
86. Chopping Knike — Presented by Mr. Nelson Perkins.
87. Masonic Token — Presented by Ernest Harris, Esq.
88. Indian Knife — Presented by Mrs. Louis Coutlee.
89. Totem Pole — Loaned by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
90. Corn Products — Presented by Mrs. Kirwan.
92. Silver Spoon — Presented by Miss Tormey.
93. Funeral Badge, D'Arcy McGee — Presented by Miss Tormey.
94. Funeral Badge, Sir John McDonald.
95. Funeral Badge, King Edw. VII.
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96. Habitant Chair— Presented by Mrs. H. S. Carey.
97. Writing Cabinet — Presented by Miss Frances Scott.
98. Chair — Presented by Miss Trotter.
99. Picture, Ottawa River — Presented by Mrs. J. Thorburn.
100. Photograph — Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
101. Model — Str. Europa — Presented by Mrs. J. J. Harrison.
102. Bytown and Ottawa Newspapers — Presented by F. J. Audette,
Esq.
103. Sir John A. MacDonald's Final Appeal — Presented by Mrs.
Fred Cooke.
104. Brantford Calendar — Presented by Patriotic League.
105. Souvenir Booklet — Presented by Hon. W. C. Edwards.
106. Art Needlework— Presented by Mrs. J. B. McRae.
107. Picture, Barrack Hill — Presented by Mde. Fauvel.
108. Portrait, Dean Lauder — Presented by Mrs. E. J. Thompson.
109. Picture, Rideau Canal — Presented by Mrs. E. J. Thompson.
110. Picture, Rideau Canal — Presented by Mrs. E. J. Thompson.
111. Siwash, Paddle — Presented by W. Simpson, Esq.
112. Spinning Wheel — Presented by Mrs. Harry Southam.
113. Daguerreotype, Mr. Tormey — Presented by Miss Tormey.
114. Silver Coffee Urn — Loaned by H. C. Ross, Esq.
115. Desk — Presented by Miss M. Jamieson.
116. Crest, Prince of Wales, R.C.R.— Presented by Mrs. Wm.
McElroy.
117. "Story of Old Hundredth"— Presented by Wm. McElroy, Esq.
118. Crown Grant — Presented by Wm. McElroy, Esq.
119. Military Documents — Presented by Wm. McElroy, Esq.
120. Wool Cards — Presented by Miss McKellar.
121. Brass Cannon— Presented by Mrs. M. S, Pulford.
122. Chair— Presented by Mrs. M. E. Pulford.
123. Iron Candlesticks— Presented by Mrs. M. S. Pulford.
124. Picture, Montmorency Falls — Presented by Mrs. M. E.
Pulford.
125. Picture, Bishop's Palace and ruins — Presented by M. S.
Pulford.
126. Card Table — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
127. Mirror — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
128. Silver Tray and Snuffers — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
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129. Silver Candlestick— Loaned by Miss Tormey.
130. Teaspoon, Col. By — Presented by Miss Tormey.
131. Silhouettes — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
133. Paper Files — Presented by Miss I. Stewart.
134. Flint-lock Gun — Presented by Mrs. J. Sears.
135. Map of Ottawa — Presented by the Misses Stratton.
136. Picture, Fathers of Confederation.
137. Umbrella — Presented by Misses F. and M. Billings.
138. Chinese Coin — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
139. Lundy's Lane Badge, 1914 — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
140. Silhouette, Col. By— Presented by Mrs. W. E. H. Richardson.
141. Picture, Ottawa— Presented by Mr. H. P. Hill.
142. Plan of Ottawa— Presented by Mr. H. P. Hill, Esq.
143. Christ Church, Picture — Presented by Mrs. C. Addison.
144. Photograh— Presented by T. J. Rothwell.
145. Portrait, H. J. Bronson, Esq. — Presented by Mrs. E. Bronson.
146. Old Painting, St. Lawrence River — Loaned by Mms. E. Roy.
147. Valcartier Camp, Photograph — Presented by Col. Deroche.
148. Woodcut, Lord Nelson— Presented by Mr. Bligh.
149. Wood Cut, Lord Howe — Presented by Mr. Bligh.
150. Woodcut, Lord Amherst — Presented by Mr. Bligh.
151. Daguerrotype, Captain Horsey.
152. Woodcut, Gen. Wolfe— Presented by Mr. Bligh.
153. Picture, Sir John Thompson's Funeral — Presented by Miss
Sargent.
154. Picture, Victoria Hotel — Presented by Miss Eva Read.
155. Picture, '"'hippewa — Presented by Major E. Davey.
156. Military Coat — Presented by M. A. A. Taillon.
157. Fancy Work — Presented by Miss Lucinda Smith.
158. Sabots — Presented by Mrs. Lefevre Mainguy.
159. Brantford Post Cards — Presented by Miss Gilkinson.
160. Paisley Shawl — Presented by Miss Humphry.
161. Canadian Parliament Bill Book — Presented by Fred Cook, Esq.
162. French Pistol— Presented by Mrs. D. H. McLean.
163. Invitation to Ball, Opening Suspension Bridge — Presented by
Mrs. D. H. McLean.
164. Photograph, Lieut. Dunn — Presented by Lt. Brown Wallis.
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165. Picture, Parliament Buildings — Presented by McLeod Stewart,
Esq.
166. Views, Ottawa and Montreal — Presented by Mrs. Braddish
Billings.
167. Pin Tray— Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
168. Plate, 1861 — Presented by Mme. Languedoc.
169. Berlin Mats — Presented by Misses F. & M. Billings.
170. Photos of Loan Exhibition — Presented by Lady Foster.
171. Pictures, Louisburg — Presented by Harold Ross.
172. Brick from Fort La Have — Presented by Mrs. J. M. Somer-
ville.
173. Part of Keel of "Privateer Teazer"— Presented by Mrs. J.
M. Somerville.
174. Model Hand Sewing Machine, 1862— Presented by Mrs. F. A.
Billings.
175. Bandolier and Tobacco Pouch — Presented by Mrs. R. Brown.
176. Inkstand — Presented by I. Lelievre.
177. Flail— Presented by Miss McKellar.
178 Spanish Rifle — Presented by the Misses F. and M. Billings.
179. Chair used by King Ed. VII when in Canada — Presented by
Mrs. Montague Anderson.
180. Chair formerly owned by Simon Fraser — Presented by Mrs.
Montague Anderson.
181. Sampler — Presented by Mrs. M. Anderson.
182. Photo of Architect employed in Parliament Buildings, 1860—
Presented by Mrs. M. Anderson.
183. Sketch of Ottawa, 1864 — Presented by Mrs. M. Anderson.
184. List of Signatures of Governors, etc. — Presented by Mrs. M.
Anderson.
185. Memorial Badge — Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
186. Sett Historic Pictures— Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
187. Baby Caps — Presented by Misses Francis and Myra Billings.
188. Masonic Regalia — Presented by Misses Francjs and Myra
Billings.
189. Child's Frock, made in 1814 — Presented by Misses Francis and
Myra Billings.
190. 2 Picture Frames, made in 1821 — Presented by Misses Francis
and Myra Billings.
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191. Framed photograph — Presented by Misses F. and M. Billings.
192. Picture of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards — Presented
by Mrs. Robert Brown.
193. Letter from Lord Strathcona to Col. R. Brown — Presented by
Mrs. Robert Brown.
194. Name Plate of an early locomotive engine "Bytown" — Pre-
sented by E. W. Beatty, Esq., K.C.
195. May of British Possessions in America in 1763 — Presented by
Mr. Bligh.
196. Stone Crock, made 1840 — Presented by the Misses Burritt.
197. Canadian pennies, 1837 — Presented by J. E. Crawford, Esq.
198. Time fuse, German shell — Presented by Mrs. Paul Desaulniers.
199. Photo of trenches, taken from airplane — Presented by Mrs.
Paul Desaulniers.
200. Framed photo, Library of Parliament — Presented by Mrs. J.
P. Dickson.
201. Portrait, Senator Edwards — Presented by Senator Edwards.
202. Three antique dishes — Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
203. Indian Box, made 1821— Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
204. Carved Picture Frames— Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
205. Portrait, Sir Geo. Foster — Presented by Sir Geo. Foster. ,
206. Photo of Barriefield, framed — Presented by Lieut. Harold
Fraser.
207. Chinese Coin Sword — Presented by Mrs. John Fraser.
208. Beaded Moccosin, Cree manufacture — Presented by Mrs. John
Fraser.
209. Trophies of the old Fire Brigades— Presented by Fire Chief
Graham.
210. Marriage Certificate, dated Bytown, 1844, and other valuable
articles — Presented by Mme. Gadbois.
211. Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings and Photographs — Presented
by Mme. Gadbois.
212. Portrait of Madame A. Cantin — Presented by Mme. Gerard.
213. Victorian Bonnet — Presented by Miss Lucy Gourley.
214. Oil Painting "Winter"— Presented by Miss E. B. Johnson.
215. Model, St. Anne's at Tadousac — Presented by Mme. Languedoc
216. Embroidery Frame, 1840 — Presented by Madame G. de G.
Languedoc.
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217. Two Clay Plaques — Presented by Madame Languedoc.
218. Bust, Abbe Tanguay— Presented by Mrs. W. J. Lynch.
219. Lock of Mary Queen of Scots' Hair — Presented by Mrs.
Beverley McLaughlin.
220. Military Coat — Presented by Mrs. Robt. McElroy.
221. Paper Money of Central Europe, 1918 — Presented by Maj.
Archie McDougall.
222. Copy of a Plan of Hochelaga — Presented by Maj. A. A. Pinard.
223. Photo, of Stone Erected in Honour of T. D. McGee— Pre-
sented by Maj. A. A. Pinard.
224. Photo, of First Imperial Conference — Presented by Miss
Francis Scott.
225. Phonographic Record made at the Hudson Bay Company's
meeting at Winnipeg in 1.920 — Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
226. Ration Book of the Great War — Presented by Mrs. J. B.
Simpson.
227. Framed Photo, of Table inlaid with Picture of Hull, etc. —
Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
228. Distaff— Presented by Miss Laura Smith.
229. Three Cheques, Quebec Bank — Presented by Mrs. Nicholas
Slater.
230. Portraits— Philemon Wright and his wife — Presented by their
great grand children.
Any errors or omissions in this list will be cheerfully corrected by your Committee.
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GIFTS AND LOANS
The W.C.H.S. of Ottawa, in its building on Nicholas St., Ottawa, maintains a Museum for the preservation of relics, pictures and docu- ments assopiated with the history of Ottawa and adjoining territory. Many articles have been donated and loaned to the Society and are cared for in the Museum for the education of posterity.
Pictures, documents and articles having his- toric association are earnestly solicited.
The By town Historical Museum is open to visitors on Wednesday and Saturday after- noons from three until six.
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