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Annual Report
1921 1922
The Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa
1921-1922
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 1922-23.
Patroness. THE LADY BYNG OF VIMY.
Hon. Presidents. Lady Borden, Mrs. Arthur Meighen.
Hon. Vice-Presidents. Mrs. J. L. McDougall, Mrs. D. H. McLean.
President. Mrs. E. J. Ashton.
Vice-Presidents.
Mme. Lelievre. Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
Mrs. Walter Armstrong. Mrs. Braddish Billings.
Miss Eva Read. Mrs. Redmond Quain.
Recording Secretary. Mrs. W. C. Gullock, 113 Cooper St.
Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. A. T. Bond, 27 Broadway, Ave.
Treasurer. Mrs. A. F. Bishop, 44 Park Avenue.
Librarian. Miss Eva Read, 467 Albert St.
Auditor. Mr. W. M. Dunlop.
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Executive Committee.
Mrs. W. J. Lynch. Miss L. Stratton.
Mrs. John Fraser. Madame J. E. Roy.
Mrs. Robert Brown. Mrs. J. C. Saunders.
Mrs. E. P. Stanton. Mrs. S. J. McLean.
Mrs. W. M. Dunlop. Madame Fauvel
Programme Committee.
Mrs. S. J. McLean (Convener). Madame J. E. Roy Mrs. D. H. McLean
Scrap-book Committee Miss Eva Read. Mrs. R. Brown.
Printing Committee
Mrs. Walter Armstrong (Convener). Mrs. D. P. McKenna. Mrs. Braddish Billings
Ways and Means Committee.
Madame Fauvel (Convener).
Mrs. R. Brown. The Misses Stratton.
Miss Read. Mrs. Braddish Billings.
Mrs. A. F. Bishop. Miss Mary Mutchmor.
Past Officers of the Women's Historical Society of Ottawa.
Patronesses — Countess of Minto, Countess Grey, H.R.H. the Duchess of Connaught, The Duchess of Devonshire.
Presidents— Lady Foster 1898-1900; Mrs. S. E. Dawson, 1900-3; Mrs. Thos. Ahearn, 1903-1914; Lady Sifton, 1915-1916; Lady Foster, 1916-17; Mrs. J. Lorn McDougall, 1917-1920; Mrs. D. H. McLean 1920-.22.
Vice-Presidents — Lady Caron, Lady Bourinot, Lady Ritchie, Lady Egan, Lady Strong, Lady Grant, Lady Davies, Lady Sifton, Mrs. Dobell, Mrs. Gwynne, Mrs. T. C. Keefer, Mrs. Friel, Mrs. G. E. King, Mrs. S. E. Dawson, Mrs. Chas. Goodeve, Mrs. Harold Pinhey, Mrs. Roper, Mrs.
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Burbridge, 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. Rheaume, Mrs. G. H. Newcombe, Mrs. Adam Short, 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 MacDougall, Mrs. Ralph Jones, Mrs. Braddish Billings, Mrs. J. M. Somerville.
Treasurers — Mrs. Ahearn, Mrs. Harold Pinhey, Mrs. R. Quain, Miss Lina Rothwell.
Librarians — Miss Northwood, Mrs. J. Alfred Robert.
Honorary Members.
Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Laid Borden,
G.C.M.G., M.P. Hon. Sir George Eulas Foster,
K.C.M.G., M.P. *Rt. Hon. Sir Wilfrid Laurier,
G.C.M.G., M.P. Rev. W. T. Herridge, D.D. *C.C. James, M.A. F.R.S.C. Sir Louis Davies. Benjamin Suite, F.R.S.C. *Hon. B.C. Fraser. *S. E. Dawson, C.M.G., Lit. D.,
F.R.S.C.
*Martin Griffin, C.M.G., LL.D. *Sir Richard Scott. Prof. Adam Shott, C.M.G. *Hon. Justice Longley. Dr. A. G. Doughty, C.M.G. *Lady Edgar. *Mrs. Gwynne. *Lady Ritchie. Lady Bourinot. *Mrs. T. Rubidge. *M. Errol Bouchette, F.R.S.C. J. S. Carstairs, B.A. *Sir Elzear Taschereau. McLeod Stewart, M.A. Hon. Charles Marcil.
*John Christie, K.C.
Rev. Canon Kittson.
*Lt.-Col. Coutlee, K.C.
H.H. Ami, D.Sc., F.G.S., F.R.S.C.
*John Francis Watters, M.A., LLD.
A.E. Fripp, M.P.
D. J. McDougall.
Hon. Martin Burrell, M.P.
Lawrence Burpee, F.R.S.C.
*Miss Agnes Fitzgibbin.
*Madame B. Suite.
Hon. W. J. Roche, M.D., LLD., 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. James W. Robertson. J. A. ChaUot, M.D., M.P. Sir Clifford Sifton, K.C.M.G. *Miss Lina G. Rothwell. Mr. Justice Latchford. Mr. Fred Cook. Mrs. Wm. Ogilvie Mr. J. Jones Bell
*Deceased.
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Members. 1921-22.
Mrs. Walter Armstrong.
Miss E. W. Armstrong.
Mrs. Attwood.
Mrs. E. J. Ashton.
Mrs. Belton.
Mrs. Grayson Bell
Mrs. Braddish Billings.
Mrs. A. F. Bishop.
Mrs. Robt. Blackburn.
Mrs. Robt. Brown.
Mme. J. R. Belisle.
Mrs. Gerald Brown.
Miss Billings.
Miss Myra Billings.
Mme. P. Blondin.
Mrs. Wm. Beattie.
Mrs. A. T. Bond.
Mrs. Stafford Carey.
Mrs. Walter Carr.
Miss M. Casey.
Miss Cuzner
Mrs. Deroche.
Mrs. Desbarets.
Mme. A. Desjardin.
Mrs. Wm. Dunlop.
Mde. de Salaberry.
Mrs. Harold Davey.
Mrs. Muir Edwards.-
Mrs. Embree.
Mrs. John Fraser.
Miss Marion Fraser.
Madame Fauvel.
Miss W. Fauvell.
Mrs. J. R. Forsythe. 9
Mrs. Flexmari.
Mrs. E. T. D. Francis.
Madame Gerin.
Mrs. W. C. Gullock.
Mrs. G. Gravelle.
Mrs. W. P. Grant.
Mr. Ernest Green, Associate.
Miss Hall.
Miss Gardner.
Miss Hannum.
Miss Humphrys.
Mrs. A. E. Heney.
Mrs. Idington.
Miss J. Idington.
Miss Jamieson.
Mrs. E. V. Johnson.
Mrs. C. J. Keating.
Mrs. P. T. Kirwan.
Mrs. Kensit.
Mrs. E. M. Kindle.
Mrs. Robt. Keeley
Madame de G. Languedoc.
Mde. Lelievre.
Miss Lindsey.
Mrs. C. E. Living
Mrs. W. J. Lynch.
Miss Bessei Lynch.
Mrs. J. L. McDougall.
Miss M. McDermott.
Mrs. D. H. McLean.
Mrs. S. J. McLean.
Miss M. McKellar.
Mrs. D. P. McKenna.
Mrs. J. R. Meikle.
Mrs. J. H. Meikle.
Mrs. H. May.
Miss I. M. May.
Mrs. J. L. McDougall, Jr.
Miss A. Murphy.
Mrs. A. McCullough.
Mrs. W. McWilliam.
Lieut.-Col. D. H. McLean, Associate
Miss Mutchmor.
Mrs. J. D. McLean.
Mrs. C. S. McGillivery.
Mrs. M. J. O'Connor.
Mrs. C. O'Connor.
Mrs. J. A. O'Dempsey
Miss H. O'Meara.
Mrs. W. C. Perkins.
Mrs. E. Petrie.
Miss A. C. Percival.
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Mrs. R. Quain. Miss Eva Read. Madame J. E. Roy. Mrs. M. L. Rush. Mrs. J. G. Rutherford. Mrs. Walter Ross. Mrs. Buxton Smith. Mrs. J. C. Saunders. Miss M. McK. Scott. Mrs. J. B. Simpson. Mrs. J. M. Somerville. Miss Lily Stratton. Miss May Stratton. Mrs. R. Steckel.
Mrs. E. P. Stanton. Mrs. Russell Smart. Mrs. Sears. Miss D. Small. Miss L. M. Street. Mrs. N. C. Smillie. Mrs. J. W. Thompson. Mrs. J. Thorburn. Mrs. E. J. Thompson. Miss M. L. Walker. Miss Isabelle Walker. Miss S. R. Wright. 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.
ARTICLE 5, FEES. — The Annual Fee shall be fifty cents.
ARTICLE 6, FEDERATION. — This Society may federate with other Societies of like purpose, or which offer specific advantages, if a majority 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 Mon- day preceding the general Meting, 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 Meeting 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, having 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.
(f) 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. Amendment of Auditor.
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-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
of the Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa.
While we still read of unrest in India, of jealousy and suspic- ion in Europe, of strikes and insurrection in South Africa, of agi- tation and murders in Ireland, and of unemployment everywhere, we must bear in mind, that history in successive ages has taught "that we cannot go far wrong, that in time all things mend", if nations and individuals do their part in re-construction, not block- ing the way with destructive obstruction, but working together in sympathetic co-operation towards the re-habilitation of the world.
All things being taken into consideration, Canada has less reason for discouragement than any other nation ; she after ful~ filling every obligation arising out of the Great War, is materially stronger than before, and will in time "make a bid for the trade of the world."
Her great need is a speedy settlement of farm lands, and to this end immigration of the right kind of settler should be en- couraged.
The financial test of a country is to be found in exchange, in this regard Canada has risen to almost pre-war status.
The outstanding event of the year was the Conference of Prime Ministers of the Empire held in London, England, from June to August, 1921. Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen — Canada's re- presentative— upheld with dignity the trust reposed in him. The Conference left not only an abiding impression on the minds of the British public, but strengthened the unity of the Empire.
The gift by the Imperial Parliamentary Association to the House of Commonms at Ottawa of a Speaker's Chair, to replace one destroyed by fire in 1914, was another evidence of the feeling of unity btween Great Britain and Canada. Mr. Speaker, Hon. James Lowther, made the presentation in person.
Other notable men who have visited Canada during the past year and were warmly welcomed were Lord Beatty, Marshall Foch, Marshal Tayole, Sir John Simon and Lord Northcliffe.
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His Excellency, Lord Byng of Vimy, has succeeded the Duke of Devonshire as Governor General of the Dominion.
The chief event in Canadian History during the past year has been the defeat of Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen and the Coalition Party in the Federal Elections on December 6th, and the return to power of the Liberals with Hon. Wm Mackenzie King as Leader.
The grant of new arms to the Dominion embodying the "fleurs de lys" of France is a recognition of the part played by men of French blood in the foundation of Canada.
Sir Robert Laird Borden represented the Dominion at the Disarmament Conference at Washington, ably fulfilling the obli- gations developing upon him.
The celebration of the Ter-centenary of Penetanguishene was held on August 2nd, when tablets and monumnts were unveiled to the pioneers — French and English — whose struggles, triumphs and defeats have made Huronia one of the richest sections in Eastern Canada in point of historical associations.
On August 30 and 31, a trio of interesting events in the his- tory of Canada was celebrated at Annapolis Royal — the ter-cen- tenary of'the grant by King James I to Sir Wm. Alexander of the first court administering the English Common Law in Canada ; and the centenary of the arrival in Annapolis Royal of Thomas Chandler Haliburton, the famous litterateur and judge.
The proceedings were under the joint management of the Nova Scotia Historical Society, and the Historical Society of An- napolis Royal. This Society was invited to send a representative to take part in the celebration, but unfortunately was not in a position to do so.
In reviewing the work of the past year, we find that seven general and nine executive meetings were held.
Her Excellency, the Duchess of Devonshire, visited the By- town Museum on Tuesday, May 13th, at 3.30 — which was her last appearance in her capacity as Honorary Patron of the Society,
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before leaving Canada. Her Excellency, who was accompanied by Miss McCullough, was received by Mrs. D. H. McLean, President ; Mme. Fauvel, Curator, and Mrs. J. L. McDougall. The Duchess took a keen interest in the various historical articles on view, and signed the register before leaving. Mme. Lelievre and Mrs. J. C. Saunders, presided at the tea-table, assisted by Miss Fauvel and Miss Saunders.
Col. and Mrs. C. A. Hodgetts opened their charming home — 63 Robert St. — on Wednesday, November 23, from 3.30 to 6 to the Members and friends of the Society for a tea and money-shower in aid of the up-keep of Bytown Museum. Mrs. McLean assisted the hostess in receiving the guests who had the privilege of ex- amining the choice selection of valuable pictures, rare china, and unique pewter which the house contains. Mrs. D. P. McKenna de- lighted the guests with an historical recitation. Mrs. Cecil Burns presided at the tea table, and Mrs. A. F. Bishop received the money donations.
The Bytown Museum has had a most successful season, 1,114 visitors registered — the largest number on record. Many val- uable interesting historical articles have been received since the last Annual Meeting. Details of these with names of contributors will be found in the next printed report. Great credit is due to Mme. Fauvel, Curator, and her assistants for the continued and in- creasing enthusiasm for this phase of the Society's work. The Executive gave tangible evidence of its appreciation of Mme. Fau- vel's indefatigable devotion to the oversight of the museum by presenting her with a hand-bag, at the general meeting on Decem- ber llth. It is still the hope of the Society, that since the Museum is an educative agency, and should be available to students and visitors during school terms, and the Session of Parliament, some means may be provided whereby the Museum can be kept open during the whole year.
A new feature of the programme this season has been the study of Canadian History through ten-minutes talks at general meetings ; these were : History of Hudson's Bay Company, Miss Eva Read ; Initiation and Completion of the C.P.R., Mrs. D. H. McLean ; Chapter of Customs History Relating to Removal of Customs Port from St. John's Quebec to Rouse's Point, Mrs. Gul-
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lock, and an account of Canada First Movements of 1867 and 1874, Mrs. J. L. McDougall. Valuable historical papers have been given before the Society. On October 14th, Mr. H. P. Hill, K.C., M.L.A., presented "Bytown's First Election in 1841," and on December llth, "Bytown as it was in 1837", which was read by Mrs. A. E. Heney. At the meeting held on November llth, Mr. J. Jones Bell, gave an account of 'The Red River Expedition, 1870." Col. Star- nes delivered an address on "The Origin, Formation, and Subse- quent Activities of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police," at the meeting held on January 20th, 1922. On February 10, Mrs. T. P. Foran read a paper on "The Life of Sir Wm. Johnston." Mme. J. E. Roy presented a unique account of the "Founders of Toronto", on March 10th, and at the Annual Meeting, March 20th, 1921, Mr. Ernest Green gave a valuable paper on "Suggestions for Sum- mer Work."
Volume VIII of Transactions, which consists of papers on By- town, edited by Mrs. Walter Armstrong and Members of the Print- ing Committee will be published and ready for distribution in the near future.
Mrs. D. H. McLean as President was appointed to represent the Society at meetings of the Community Hall Association.
The Rec. Sec'y was appointed accredited delegate to the An- nual Meeting of the Ontario Historical Society held at Niagara-on- the-Lake in June, 1921. She presented a report of proceedings at the general meeting on October 14th, which report will be found in the next Annual Report.
The Rec. Sec'y. also sent a report of last year's work to the Royal Society of Canada.
Although unable to take charge of a stall at the "Fair of All Good Neighbours" held on January 14th, at Government House, this Society undertook the stale of 25 tickets.
The Annual grant has been received from the Ontario Gov- ernment for the purpose of printing reports and transactions.
A copy of the following resolution re 'Armistice Day' has been sent to the Dominion Government, and to all Historical Socie- ties throughout the Dominion, these being asked to co-operate in the matter.
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Resolved : 'That in the opinion of this Society, the eleventh day of November in each and every year, throughout Canada — being the day in 1918 in which the Great War was triumphantly concluded by an Armistice — should be a legal holiday, and be kept and observed as such, under the name of Armistice Day : and
Be it further resolved : "That in order to give effect to the foregoing, our Cor. Sec'y. be instructed to make a communication to Hon. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, enclosing a copy of this Resolution and more particularly bring under his notice the desirability of setting apart a distinctive day, in com- memoration of this event in our country's history, and asking that legislation be introduced in the next ensuing session of Parliament to amend Act 1-2-Geo. V., Chapter 15, passed on the 4th day of June, 1921, being an Act entered as the Armistice Day Act, by striking out from the second and third lines of the second section of the said Act the words "Monday of the week in which the eleventh day of November shall occur," and substitute there- for the words "eleventh day of November."
The section as proposed to be amended will read as follows : "Throughout Canada in each and every year, the eleventh day of Novmber — being the day in 1918 in which the Great War was triumphantly concluded by an Armistice — shall be a legal holiday and shall be kept and observed as such under the name of Armis- tice Day."
The Lady Byng of Vimy has graciously consented to become Honorary Patroness of this Society.
Mrs. Wm. Ogilvie and Mr. J. Jones Bell have been elected Hon- orary Members. Letters of condolence have been sent to several members, and one to Mr. Robert Laurier on the occasion of the death of Lady Laurier, one of our Honorary Presidents.
Thanks are hereby tendered to the Press for kindly notices throughout the year, and to Mr. Wm. Dunlop for his generosity in auditing the Society's books.
Respectfully submitted,
Honorary Rec. Secretary,
C. A. GULLOCK.
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DELEGATE'S REPORT Of Twenty-fifth Annual Meeting
of the Ontario Historical Society.
The twenty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Ontario Historical Society was held in the Town Hall at Niagara-on-the-Lake, on Wednesday and Thursday, June 8th and 9th, 1921.
The proceedings were saddened by the sudden death of Mrs. Cruikshank, wife of the President, on Tuesday evening, June 5th.
Notwithstanding his great grief, Brigadier-General Cruik- shank presided over the executive meeting, before opening the first session on Wednsday morning, after which he retired and Dr. R. B. Orr, 1st Vice-Pres. occupied the chair during the rest of the meeting.
The morning of June 8th was taken up by registration of members, reports of Secy-Treasurer and committees ; appoint- ment of nomination and Resolutions committees, and amendments to the Constitution.
Mrs. D. H. McLean, President of this Society was appointed a member of the Nominating Committee.
Before adjourning for luncheon, a committee of four was ap- pointed to attend Mrs. Cruikshank's funeral, which took place at Fort Erie on Wednesday afternoon.
The first item on the programme was the reading of reports of affiliated societies. Ottawa's report was given in full by the Recording Sec'y. After the reports, Miss Janet Carnochan read a delightful paper on "Humours and Interests of an Historical Room", having special reference to incidents of a humourous char- acter which took place in the Historical Museum at Niagara- on- the-Lake.
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"When Jefferson Davis visited Niagara" by Mr. A. J. Clark was the next item on the programme, but was not presented, as the writer was unavoidably absent.
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The paper on "Lt.-Col. Robert Nichol of the Legislature and Quarter Master General of Militia", which the President was to have supplied will be printed .in full, in the An. Report. The balance of the afternoon was devoted to seeing the sights of the beautiful historic lakeside town. The Historical Museum was first visited. This building is erected on land belonging to Miss Carnochan who has, through her indefatignable energy, succeeded in paying for the erection and maintenance of the structure, and contents, which are a mounment to her untiring zeal. Just a week preceding the An. Meeting, the Niagara Historical Society present- ed Miss Carnochan with a life'size oil portrait, which is hung in the Museum, opposite the entrance ; other points of interest visited were St. Andrew's Church, St. Marks Church, old forts, Butler's Burying Ground and Navy Hall. Local members kindly provided motors for the trip.
An address of welcome was given by Mayor J. M. Mussen on Wed. evening, who in suitable terms expressed the pleasure of the citizens of the town at the presence of so many distinguished visitors, afterward speaking of the wonderful history of Niagara — which has been called the "Cradle of Canadian History." This address was replied to by Dr. Orr.
A splendid paper was given by Chief Asa G. Hill, Sec'y of Six Nations' Council whose topic was "The Historical Position of the Six Nations." Chief Hill traced the history of the various Indian tribes before and after their federation as the Six Nations. He made a fine explanation of the position of his people and of their reasons for protesting again enfranchisement.
Mr. Carstairs was the next speaker. He read a paper written by Mr. Fred Landon, M.A., consisting of extracts from the Diary of Benj. Lundy — a strong beliver in the abolition of slavery — telling of a stage trip made from Queenston to the Detroit River while arranging for taking care of escaped slaves brought into Canada.
A paper on Canadian Journalists of the Past Generation was to have been given by Wm. Houston, M.A., but as he was unable to be present, it will be published as part of the records of the meeting.
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Mr. Carstairs was followed by Mr. Jas. Mitchell who gave a brief outline of what has been done in the way of Deep Water- ways, special reference being made to the present plan of deepen- ing the St. Lawrence and tributary streams with a view of en- couraging the movement of shipping from Liverpool, Eng. to Duluth, U.S.
Thursday morning the reports of Nominating and Resolutions Committees were received, the principal resolution being one ask- ing the Government to respect the rights of the Six Nations Indians in their protest regarding enfranchisement, and their re- cognition as allies, not subjects of British Crown. A deputation consisting of Capt. Carstairs, Dean Starr, Mrs. Carley and Mrs. E. G. Thompson was appointed to wait on the Minister of Educa- tion and request once more that space be provided for making available to the public the magnificent Historical Collection Mus- eum ; other resolutions passed expressed deep regret at the death of Emerson Biggar of Toronto, sympathy for the President in his bereavement and thanks to the officers and members of the Niagara Historical Society for their generous hospitality.
Extracts from a paper written by Hon. Mr. Justice Riddell were read by Mr. Hunter, in the writer's absence, telling some in- teresting episodes in the career of Richard Pierpont, organizer and commander of a negro corps at Niagara, which did excellent ser- vice with Butler's Rangers in 1776, and later took part in the de- fence of the Niagara Frontier in 1812.
Thursday morning's session was fittingly concluded by the address of Prof. A. H. Young on the life of The Rev. Robert Ad- dison first rector of St. Mark's Church, with extracts from his letters.
The delegates then adjourned to St. Marks Parish Hall where they were the guests of the Niagara Hist. Soc. at luncheon, after which some time was spent in seeing lovely old St. Marks, and its cemetery. A visit was also paid to St. Vincent de Paul's near by where the beautifully decorated Polish plot attracted attention.
On the arrival of the boat from Toronto the members of the Ontario Historical Society embarked and proceeded to Queens- Page Nineteen
ton where special trains were waiting, which conveyed the visitors to the Heights, and on to Niagara where they were entertained at dinner in the Refectory by the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Com- mission, afterwards being driven by motor to Lundy's Lane to the Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, which is built on the site of the battlefield. Here the evening session took place, when Mr. J. C. Morden, Sec'y of Lunday's Lane Historical Society gave an illustrated lecture on local history.
Mr. A. F. Hunter addressed the gathering on Rev. A. B. Sherk's manuscript of the Niagara Peninsula.
Those delegates who desired it were motored back to Niagara- on-the'Lake.
A Public meeting of the Ont. Historical Society was to have been held in the Park at Old Fort Erie on Friday, June 9th, to be addressed by Brig. Gen. Cruikshank but owing to his bereavement, the meeting was cancelled.
Gen. Cruikshank was again elected President of the Society, and Mme. Lelievre of Ottawa, one of the Councillors. The dele- gates were delighted with the hospitality extended by the N. H. S., and only regretted that the time was so short, but hope to be able at some future date to go again to the place where so many notable historic events have taken place.
C. A. GULLOCK,
Acting Delegate to
Ont. Hist. Soc.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
of the
Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa . 1921-1922.
RECEIPTS
To Balance in Bank, March 29th, 1921,^ $216.13
Members fees, 38.00
Government Grant, 300.00
Sale of Transactions, 3.25
Bank Interest, 6.79
Moftey Shower for Museum, 42.65
- $606.82
EXPENDITURES
By Postage, $10.53
Printing Postcards, 16.56
Annual Report (printing) 117.42
Printing Programmes and Stationery 27.50
Affiliation Fees (other Societies) 7.00
Advertising meetings 18.40
Expenses of Delegate to Niagara (Ontario
Historical Society) 41.66
Subscription to Canadian Historical Review 2.00
Flowers (Memorial Wreath) 5.00
Ways and Means Sundries, 88.24
$334.31 Balance on Hand 272.51
- $606.82 Respectfully Submitted,
L. GRACE BISHOP,
Hon. Treas. OTTAWA, MARCH 29TH, 1922.
Audited and found correct:
W. M. Dunlop, C.A., Auditor.
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Report of the Librarian 1921-1922.
The following books, pamphlets, etc., have been received and catalogued since our last Annual Meeting:
Archaelogical Report, 1920.
Notes on Niagara, 1759-1860.
Twenty-sixth Annual Report of Niagara Historical Society.
Eleventh Annual Report Thunder Bay Historical Society, 1920.
Annual Report Western Reserve Historical Society, 1920 — From Cleveland, Ohio.
Eighth Annual Report gf Waterloo Historical Society, 1921.
James Sprunt Historical Publications, 1920 — From North Carolina.
York Pioneer, 1921 — Toronto.
Canadian Historical Review, 2 vols., Toronto University, 1921.
Papers, Records and Annual Report, Ontario Historical Society, 1920.
Minnesota History Bulletin, Saint Paul.
Washington Historical Quarterly, Seattle, Washington, 1922.
Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual Conference of Historical Societies., Washington, D.C, 1920.
Americana, From New York Historical Society.
Missouri Historical Review, 1921.
Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual Conference of Histori- cal Societies — Washington, D. C., 1920.
Report of Librarian of Congress, 1921, Washington, D. C.
Programme of the Thirty-sixth Annual Meeting of American Historical Association, 1921.
2 Vols. Psalms of David, set to music 1821-48 — Presented by Mrs. W. J. Lynch.
The Gamut Time-Table, in verse-Presented by Mrs. McTavish.
Poems, by Arthur Bourinot — Presented by Mrs. Simpson.
The Historic Landmarks Association, 1921.
Cruden's Concordance — Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
A History of Old Bytown by Andrew Wilson, Presented by Miss Hemming.
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A Canal Report between Lake Simcoe and Rice Lake — Pre- sented by Miss Hemming.
Reception of Lord Byng at Quebec — Presented by Mrs. Som- merville.
Bible of 1822 — Presented by Miss Pierce.
The Civil Service of Canada Social Issue — Presented by Mr. Ernest Greene.
Two Years of War — Presented by Mr. Ernest Greene.
Two Newspapers 1846, 1863.
History of the County of Brant — Presented by Mrs. R. H. Grant.
The Voice of a Knight and His Lady, presented by Mrs. R. H. Grant.
Transactions of the Literary and Scientific Society 1897-98- 99, 1900, 1901-2— Presented by Dr. Otto Klotz.
Documents Relating to the Invasion of the Niagara Penin- sula— Collected by Gen. Cruickshank.
The Girls of Miss Clevelands, By Beatrice Embree (Mrs. E. J. Ashton) — Presented by the Author.
Presentation by Mr. Frechette. Discours de L' Hon. Wilfred Laurier 1871-90. Canadian Annual Review, 1903. Debats des Communes, 6 Vols. The Times, Dominion of Canada. La Puissance du Canada.
Encyclopidic Canada on the Progress of a Nation. Canadian Canals. Legislature of Quebec.
Histoire des Canadians Francais, by Benjamin Suite. Jean Nicolet and His Times. Deliberations of Superior Counsel of Quebec. Collections des Manuscrits de la Nouvelle France. Life of Abraham Lincoln. Laurier et son Temps. Frangois de Montmorency Laval. Acadia, Vols. I, II, by Edouard Richard. Les Evenements de 1837-38.
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Le Baron de Labonton.
Our Annual Report has been sent to all on our Exchange List, to the Convenor of the Programme Committee and to all donators of the year to the Museum.
A full set of our Transactions has been presented to Her Excellency The Lady Byng of Vimy, Mr. J. Norman Lett and Hannet P. Hill, K.C., M.L.A.
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 Williamsburg Canals."
7. "Lachine Canal."
8. Transactions, Vol. I. "Early History of Ottawa and Counties, etc." 9 Transactions, Vol. II. "The Waterways of Canada."
10. Transactions, Vol. Ill "Early History of Ottawa and Hull."
11. Transactions, Vol. IV. "Early History of Townships, etc."
12. Transactions, Vol. V. "The Battlegrounds of Canada."
13. Transactions, Vol. VI. "Treaties Relating to Canada, 1632-1871."
14. Transactions, Vol. I. Reprint.
15. Transactions, 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. Annual 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.
29. Annual Report, 1921-2-2.
30. Transactions Vol. VIII. Personal Recollections of Bytown and
Early Ottawa.
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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.
Champlain Society.
Department of Education, Toronto.
Essex Historical Society. Elgin Historical and Scientific In- stitute.
Orosvenor Library, Buffalo, N.Y.
Huron Institute.
Historical Society of Western
Pennsylvania, Pittsburg, Pa. Historic Landmarks Association 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. Minnesota 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 Loyalst Association. University of Toronto. University of California, Berkley.
Women's Wentworth Historical So- ciety.
Women's Canadian Historical So- ciety, Toronto.
Women's Elgin 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 Borderu
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 Wilfrid 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. Chauncey
Bangs.
22. Portrait, Hon. Geo. Brown — Presented by Miss Masson.
23. Silver Key — Used to open first hydrant — 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. Bytown cheque — Presented by The Misses Scott.
35. Bytown Paper Currency — Presented by McLeod Stewart, Esq.
36. Bill of Lading— Presented by H. J. Friel, Esq.
37. Valauble 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. Medal, Laura Secord — Presented by Wentworth 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 Buildings — Presented by Mrs. Brad-
dish 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 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.
Attvvood.
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 Hat Box— Presented by "Estate of the Misses Hay.'r
68. Stone from Bigot Qiateau — Presented by Mme. E. Roy.
69. Buffalo Korns — Presented by Mrs. I. J. Christie.
70. Letter, Gen. Murray — Presented by Madame E. Roy.
71. Picture, Parliament Buildings.
72. Picture of Departmental Building — West Wing.
73. Picture (3), Battle Scenes— Presented by Mrs. T. P. Koran.
74. Paddle— Presented by Mrs. T. P. Foran.
75. Hot Water Plate— Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
76. "Scrap of Paper" — Presented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
77. German Gas Mask — Presened 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. Indian Shawl — Presented by Mrs. Walter Carr.
86. Chopping Knife — 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 Miss Tormey.
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 Edward 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 Mr.
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 Madame 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 Mr. Wm.
McElroy,
117. "Story of Old Hundredth"— Presented by Wm. McElroy, Esq.
118. Crown Grant — Presented by WTm. McElroy, Esq.
119. Military Documents — Presented by Wm. McElroy, Esq.
120. Wool-Cards — Presented by Miss McKellar.
121. Brass Cannon — Presented by Mrs. M. Pulford.
122. Chair — Presented by Mrs. M. Pulford.
123. Iron Candlesticks — Presented by Mrs. M. Pulford.
124. Picture, Montmorency Falls — Presented by Mrs. M.S. Pulford.
125. Picture, Bishop's Palace and ruins — Presented by M. Pulford.
126. Card Table — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
127. Mirror — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
128. Silver Tray and Snuffers — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
129. Silver Candlestick — Loaned by Miss Tormey.
130. Teaspoon, Col. By — Presented by Miss Tormey.
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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, Father 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.
143. Christ Church, Picture — Presented by Mrs. C. Addison.
144. Photograph— Presented by Mr. T. J. Rothwell.
145. Portrait, H. J. Bronson, Esq. — Presented by Mrs. E. Bronson.
146. Old Painting, St. Lawrence River — Loaned by Madame E. Roy
147. Valcartier Camp, Photograph — Presented by Col. Deroche.
148. Woodcut, Lord Nelson — Presented by Mr. Bligh.
149. Woodcut, Lord Home — Presented by Mr. Bligh.
150. Woodcut, Lord Amherst— Presented by Mr. Bligh.
151. Daguerrotype, Captain Hosey.
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, Chippewa — Presented by Major E. Davey.
156. Military Coat — Presented by Mr. A. A. Taillon.
157. Fancy Work — Presented by Miss Lucinda Smith.
158. Sabots — Presented by Mrs. Lefevre Mainguy.
159. Brantford Post Card — Presented by Miss Gilkinson.
160. Paisley Shawl — Presented by Miss Humphrys.
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.
165. Picture, Parliament Buildings — Presented by McLeod Stewart,
Esq.
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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 First 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 Misses F.
and M. Billings.
175. Bandolier and Tobacio Pouih — Presented by Mrs. R. Brown.
176. Inkstand — Presented by Simeon Lelievre.
177. Flail— Presented by Miss McKellar.
178. Spanish Rifle— Presented by the Misses F. and M. Billings.
179. Chair used by King Edward 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 Architects 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. Set Historical Pictures — Presented by Mrs. Braddish Billings.
187. Baby Cap — Presented by Misses Francis and Myra Billings.
188. Masonic Regalia — Presented by Misses Frances and Myra
Billings.
189. Child's Frock, made in 1814 — Presented by Misses Frances
and Myra Billings. 190- 2 Picture Frames, made in 1812 — Presented by Misses Frances
and Myra Billings. 191. Framed photograph — Presented by Misses F. and M. Billings.
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192. Picture of the Princess Louise Dragoon Guards — Presented
by Mrs. Robert Brown.
193. Letters 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. Map 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 Moccasin, Cree manufacture — Presented by Mrs. John
Fraser.
209. Trophies of the old Fire Brigade — Presented by Fire Chief
Graham.
210. Marriage Certificate, dated Bytown, 1884, and other valuable
articles — Presented by Madame Gadbois.
211. Pamphlets, Newspaper Clippings and photographs — Presented
by Madame 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 Mrs. E. V. Johnson.
215. Model, St. Anne's Church 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 Major
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
Frances Scott.
225. Phonographic Record made at the Hudson Bay Company's
meeting at Winnipeg in 1920 — 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.
231. Deed that won the Victoria Cross — Presented by Vivien
Brown-Wallis, Esq.
232. Card of invitation to Colonial and Indian Reception, Gildhall,
London, England,' June 1886 — Presented by Lt. Col. C. A. Hodgetts, M.D.
233. Visitor's Badge to Canadian Hospitals 1915-19— Presented
by Lt. Col. Hodgetts.
234. Large picture of Taplow Hospital — Presented by Lt. Col.
Hodgetts.
235. Canadian Bank-note — Presented by Colonel Hodgetts.
236. Crust of bread, baked for the Duke and 'Duchess of York,
while in Ottawa, Sept. 1901 — Presented by Miss Carrie Hill.
237. Piece of cork, from boat belonging to the "Empress of Ire-
land" sunk by the "Storsted" in River St. Lawrence* May, 1914.
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238. Picture of Her Majesty Queen Victoria — Presented by Mad-
ame Languedoc.
239. Photographs of some very old buildings at St. Raphael's —
Presented by Lt.-Col. C. P. Meredith.
240. Engraving, Sailing of the 1st Canadian Contingent — Present-
ed by Miss Mercer.
241. Cree Indian Chief's enbroidered belt. — Presented by Madame
J. E. Roy.
242. Souvenir Ottawa Street Car, Xmas decorations — Presented
by Miss M. Tormey.
243. Framed picture of King Edward and Queen Alexandra — Pre-
sented by Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
244. Funeral wreath of late Sir John McDonald — Presented by-
Mr. W. J. Topley.
245. Seal belonging to the old "Mechanic's Institute — Presented
by Dr. Otto Klotz.
246. Picture, Habitants chased by wolves — Presented by Miss
Bowles.
247. Programme, laying of corner stone of new Parliament Build-
ing, by His R. H. the Duke of Connaught, 1st September 1916.
248. Programme, 250th Anniversary Celebration of Hudson's Bay
Company, incorporated 1670 — Presented by Miss Mary Mutchmor.
249. Gun-rack — Presented by Major Arthur Pinard.
250. Plaster Cast of right hand of Thomas D'Arcy McGee — Pre-
sented by George Goodwin, Esq.
Any errors or ommissions in this list will be cheerfully cor- rected 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 associated with the history of Ottawa and adjoining terrtiory. 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 historical association are earnestly solicited.
The Bytown Historical Museum is open to visitors on Wednesday and Saturday after- noons from three until six.