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SESSIONAL PAPERS.
VOLUME XiV.-PART III,
THIRD SESSION OF THE FOURTH LEGISLATURE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
session
1882.
Volume XIV.
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List of Sessional Papers.
A. 1882.
LIST OF SESSIONAL PAPERS.
VOL. 14, SESSION 1882.
ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY.
Acts Unconstitutional
Agriculture
Agricultural Statistics
Appointments to Office
Asylums
Beer and Wine Licenses
Births, Marriages, and Deaths. . .
Bonds and Securities of Office . . .
Boilers, Inspection of
Boundaries of Ontario
Butchers' Meat _
Central Prison
Coal
Coroners' Inquests
County Crown Attorneys
County Court Judges
Crown Lands
Division Courts
Education
Elections
Estimates
Felonies ,
Financial Matters, Quebec and
Ontario
Hospitals and Charities
Huron and Ontario Canal
Immigration
Insurances
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23, 24
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46
68
66
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39,65
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25
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21,31
Judicature Act
Legislative Resolutions
Library
License Act
May, J. P
Members Appointed to Office
Mercer Estate
Municipalities
Nation River
Parliament Buildings
Provincial Secretary
Public Accounts
Public Works
Registrars
Severn River
Sheep and Dogs
Shelburne Licenses
Sheriffs' Fees
Simcoe Licenses
Statutes of Ontario
Stipendiary Magistrates . . .
Superannuated Teachers . . .
Tavern and Shop Licenses .
Toll Roads
University of Toronto
Upper Canada College
Wheat Experiments
York County Court Judge .
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48
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44, 63
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40,41
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17, 19
20
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No. 14.
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CONTENTS OF PART I,
Public Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1881.
Estimates for the year 1882.
CONTENTS OF PART II,
Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Arts for the year 1881.
CONTENTS OF PART III.
Report of the Commissioner of Crown Lands for the year 1881.
Report upon Public Schools, High Schools, Normal and Model Schools, for
the years 1880-1.
Report of the Immigration Department for the year 1881.
Report of Commissioner of Public Works for the year 1881.
CONTENTS OF PART IV,
Report upon the Asylums, Prisons and Public Charities for the year 1881.
CONTENTS OF PART V.
Report of the Registrar-General for the year 1880.
Detailed Statement of all Bonds and Securities recorded in the Provincial
Registrar's Office since the last Return submitted to the Legislative
Assembly.
Report upon the working of the Tavern and Shop Licenses Act for the year
1881.
Report from Librarian respecting the Legislative Library.
(Blank.)
Return of all Fees and Emoluments received by the Registrars of Ontario
for the year 1881.
Return from the Queen's Printer, relating to the disposal of the Ontario
Statutes for 1881. (Not printed.)
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List of Sessional Papers.
A. 1882.
Return of copies of all papers, petitions and correspondence addressed to the
Government by the Huron and Ontario Ship Canal Company, or by other
parties, relating to the construction of a Ship Canal to connect the waters
of the Georgian Bay with those of Lake Ontario. (Not printed.)
The Bursar's Statements of cash transactions of the University of Toronto and
University College for the year ended 30th June, 1881.
The Bursar's Statement of Receipts and Disbursements of Upper Canada
College for the year ended 30th June, 1881.
Return of all correspondence between the Council of University College and
any Female applicant for permission to attend lectures in that Institution,
such Return to also shew the standing of such applicant in the University
of Toronto.
Return shewing what applications have been made by Females for admission
to any of the lectures of University College for the Session of 1881-82,
and the results of such applications, together with copies of all corres-
pondence in connection therewith.
Report of the Inspector of Insurance, with Appendices, for the year 1881.
CONTENTS OF PART VI-
Return from the Records of the Elections to the Legislative Assembly, since
the last Return in 1880, shewing the aggregate number of Votes polled
for each Candidate in each Electoral District in which there has been a
contest, the total number polled in each Division, and the number of
names on the Voters' Lists of the same respectively, the number of Voters
remaining unpolled, and the population of each Constituency, as shewn
by the last Census.
Correspondence and Papers respecting the Disputed Territory on the Northerly
and Westerly sides of Ontario.
Correspondence with reference to Resolutions of the Legislative Assembly
passed on 3rd March, 1881, respecting the Boundary Award.
Return of copies of all correspondence, subsequent to that already brought
down, between the Government of Ontario, or any member thereof, and
the Government of Canada, or the Government of Quebec, with reference
to settlement of financial matters between the Provinces of Ontario and
Quebec and the Dominion of Canada.
Return shewing the various kinds of Wheat experimented on at the Agricul-
tural College, and the counties from which it came. (Not printed.)
Order in Council, and a Report of the Honourable Attorney- General respecting
certain appointments and arrangements under the Judicature Act.
Order in Council granting an Allowance to the Junior Judge of York. (Not
printed.)
Orders in Council commuting the Fees of certain County Court Judges. (Not
printed. )
Report with regard to Agricultural Statistics.
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List of Sessional Papers.
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No. 32.
No. 33.
No. 34.
No. 35.
No. 36.
No. 37
No. 38.
No. 39.
Report of the Honourable the Attorney-General of Ontario with respect to
certain proceedings before the Imperial Privy Council, involving the right
of the Provincial Legislature to pass the Act to secure Uniform Conditions
in Policies of Insurance.
Return of copies of all correspondence between the Government, or any
Member or Department thereof, and the President of the Huron and
Ontario Ship Canal Company, or any member of the said company, relat-
ing (1) to a re-survev of the proposed route of a canal connecting the
waters of Lakes Huron and Ontario, and (2) to placing in the Estimates
a sum sufficient to enable the said Company to keep the office open for
another year. (Not printed.)
Return shewing the aggregate amount of fees and emoluments actually received
by the several County Crown Attorneys in Ontario, during the years 1S78,
1879 and 1880, as returned by them under the provisions of the Act 43
Vic, cap. 3. Also a similar Return by the several Clerks of the Peace
in Ontario.
Return of the number of Bills in Chancery, and Writs of Summons issued
out of the Superior and County Courts, served by the Sheriffs of Ontario
in the years 1879 and 1880. (Not printed.)
Report of the Inspector of Division Courts for the year 1880.
Return in respect to cases under the Act for the more speedy trial of Felonies
and Misdemeanors, from the several Counties of Ontario, for the year
1880, shewing in tabular form the following, viz. : 1. The number of
Prisoners brought before the County Judge or Police Magistrate in the
County. 2. The number of Prisoners consenting to be tried by the Police
Magistrate or Judge without a Jury. 3. The nature of the offences tried
by the Judge without a Jury, giving the number under each several class
of offences. 4. The number of convictions in cases so tried by the Police
Magistrate or Judge. 5. The number of Prisoners demanding a trial by
Jury. 6. The nature of the offences in cases when Prisoners demanded
to be tried by a Jury, giving the number of each. 7. The number of
convictions before the Courts of General Sessions, in cases when the
Prisoner demanded to be tried by a Jury. 8. The number of cases in
which imprisonment for a term of upwards of one year has been imposed,
the nature of the offences, and the terms of imprisonment. (Not printed.)
Statement of fees and emoluments earned and disbursements made by Sheriffs
of the Province of Ontario for the year ended 31st December, 1881, in
accordance with the provisions of 43 Vic. cap. 3, Statutes of Ontario.
Return of the suits over $100 brought in each Division Court in the
Province, in the year 1880, verdict in each case, the cases in which the
Attorneys' fees were allowed by the Judge to Plaintiff, and amount
thereof ; the cases in which Agents' fees were allowed by the Judge to
Plaintiff, and amount thereof ; the cases in which the Attorneys' fees
were allowed to Defendant, and amount thereof ; the cases in which
Agents' fees were allowed to Defendant, and amount thereof. (Not printed.)
Return of the number of cases entered for trial in the several Division
Courts in the Province from the 5th March to 31st December, 1880,
giving for each County or City the number between $20 and $60, between
$60 and $100, and between 6100 and $200 ; the amount of Jury Fees paid
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by Division Court Clerks to County or City Treasurers for suits so entered,
and the amounts paid to Jurors in Division Courts for same period.
Return of all papers and documents, including the report of the experts,
respecting competitive plans for new Parliament and Departmental Build-
ings for this Province ; but not including amongst such papers and docu-
ments any that may be of a private or confidential character. (Not printed.)
Return of all moneys expended in preparation of plans, or otherwise, regarding
new Parliamentary Buildings. (Not printed.)
Return shewing the number of Roads on which Tolls are collected in each
County in the Province, the names of the Municipal Corporations, Joint
Stock Companies, or individuals owning such Roads, the date of construc-
tion, the capital invested by present owners in construction or purchase,
the length of Roads, rate per mile charged as Tolls, and the gross and net
revenues during the years 1878, 1879 and 1880; also, the rate of divi-
dends paid to the owners during those years.
Return in regard to Upper Canada College, shewing for each of the past four
years: — 1. The average number of Pupils in attendance. 2. The average
age of Pupils in the first and second Forms. 3. The average number of
Pupils in attendance from each City and County in Ontario, and also
from elsewhere. 4. The Fees payable by Pupils. 5. Average cost per
Pupil per annum. 6. The number of (a) First-class Honours ; (h) Second-
class Honours and Scholarships taken by Pupils of the College at the
Matriculation Examinations of the University of Toronto. 7. Names,
degrees or certificates, and salaries of the Masters at present employed in
the College. 8. Names, duties and salaries of all other officials at present
employed in the Institution. (Not printed.)
Return shewing: — 1. The number of Members comprising each Municipal
Council in the Province (but not including County Councils), in the years
1879 and 1880. 2. The number of Assessors in each such Municipality
for each of the said years. 3. The amount of such compensation paid
each such Assessor in each such year for the performance of his duties as
Assessor. (Not printed.)
Return shewing the sums paid to each of the Hospitals and Charities in this
Province in each year since Confederation, shewing the total sum paid to
each separate institution, and the population of the locality in which such
institutions are situated.
Return shewing (1) the number of Prisoners employed each month in the
of foremen, guards, or instructors employed in the shop during that period,
Central Prison Broom Factory, from January 1st, 1878, to January 1st,
1879 ; (2) the number and the wages paid to them ; (3) nature of machinery
used, whether steam or foot power ; (4) cost of knives and needles used
during that period ; (5) number of brooms made in each month from
January 1st, 1878, to January 1st, 1879, with average number made in
dozens by each man per diem; (6) number of Prisoners employed each month
in the Central Prison Broom Factory, from January 1st, 1879, to January
1st, 1882 ; (7) number of foremen, guards, or instructors employed in the
shop during that period, and the wages paid to them ; (8) cost of knives and
needles used during that period ; (9) nature of machinery used, whether
steam or foot power ; (10) number of brooms made in each month from
January 1st, 1879, to January 1st, 1882, with average number made, in
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dozens, by each man per diem,; (11) also, copy of the contract made by
the Government with Messieurs H. A. Nelson & Sons, of Toronto and
Montreal ; ( 1 2) copies of any correspondence relating to the contract since
it was made, as to changes in same, or complaints as to non-fulfilment by
either the Government or Messieurs H. A. Nelson ife Sons ; also, any
complaints, if any, as to the quality of the brooms manufactured, and
waste in manufacturing the same.
Return of correspondence with the Government of the Dominion respecting
legislation to guard against casualties from Boiler Explosions.
Return shewing (1) what Members of this House, or persons who have been
Members thereof within six months prior to their appointment to office,
have been appointed to office under the Crown in this Province since Con-
federation. (2) The dates of the resignations of such Members of their
seats in this House and of their appointment to office. (3) The nature
of the offices to which such appointments have been made.
Return shewing the total quantity of Butchers' Meat supplied to each of the
Public Institutions of the Province and the cost thereof for the years
1880 and 1881 respectively ; also, the cost to the Province in each of the
said years for the erecting of slaughter-houses and salaries of butchers and
agents employed in purchasing cattle, etc., together with the amount of
freight on such cattle, etc., from the place of purchase to the different
institutions.
Return shewing the amount received in each year and the amount paid in
each year on account of the Superannuation of Public School Teachers ;
also, shewing the total sum received and the total sum paid out on account
of such fund.
Return shewing Receipts and Expenditures in detail since the date of the
last Return connected with the estate of the late Andrew Mercer ; shewing
also, in a separate account, a detailed statement of the cost of the building
known as the Andrew Mercer Reformatory (Not printed.)
Return shewing the number of Shop, Hotel, and Saloon Licenses granted in
each Municipality of the Ridings of East and West Simcoe, dating from
the 1st clay of January, 1878, to the 1st day of January, 1882, stating the
amount received for each license for each of the above years. (Not printed.)
Reports of the Stipendiary Magistrates with respect to the Northerly and
Westerly parts of the Province of Ontario.
Return of copies of the specifications upon which the advertisements for
the construction of new Parliament Buildings were based, and of the
advertisement for tenders and forms of tenders. (Not printed.)
Copies of the Commission of Enquiry of the Minister of Education into certain
charges against S. P. May, M.D., an officer of the Education Department,
the Report of the Commissioner, the evidence and exhibits.
Return of all correspondence between the Government, or any Member of the
Government, and any person or persons, referring to the deepening or
draining the Nation River during the years 1874 to 1881 inclusive, not
included in any Return heretofore brought down. (Not Printed.)
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Return of copies of all correspondence between the Government, or any
Member thereof, and any person or persons, referring to the widening or
deepening of the channel of the Severn River at the outlet of Lake
Couchiching, during the years 1874 to 1881 inclusive, and not included in
any previous Return; together with a copy or copies of the Report of the
Surveyor appointed by the Government to take the necessary levels around
Lakes Simcoe and Couchiching with the above object.
Return giving a statement of all judicial decisions declaring Acts or parts of
Acts of the Ontario Legislature unconstitutional ; also, shewing the Judges
or Courts by which such judgments have been given, the causes in which
given, and the effect on such Acts or parts jf Acts respectively ; also,
shewing which of such judgments, if any, have been appealed from, and
the appeal remaining undecided ; also, all such decisions affirming the con-
stitutionality of enactments of this Legislature.
Return shewing the names of all persons Appointed to any Office, either tem-
porary or permanent, by the Government since Confederation, with the
names of service, religion, date of appointment, salary, date of removal
if removed, and cause of such removal, so far as such information is not
contained in any Return heretofore laid before this House.
Return shewing, for each License District, the number of times in which,
under sections 62 and 63 respectively of the Liquor License Act, the
powers of the County Judge have been invoked or exercised in the matter
of (a) Revocation of Licenses improperly obtained, and (c) the investiga-
tion of negligence of Inspectors.
Return shewing the number of Beer and Wine Licenses which have been
applied for ; also the number which have been granted in each County in
the Province under section 19, cap. 27, 44 Victoria.
Return shewing the number of convictions for violations of the License Act
in the Village of Shelburne, and the amount of fines collected in each of
the years 1879, 1880 and 1881. (Not printed.)
Statement of the Assets, Liabilities, Revenue Expenditure, etc., of the Muni-
cipalities of the Province of Ontario. {Not printed.)
Return shewing the number of Sheep killed by Dogs, and the amounts paid
for the same, in each of the Municipalities of the Province for the years
1879, 1880 and 1881 respectively. {Not printed.)
Return shewing (1) all Clerks of Division Courts appointed by the Govern-
ment during the years 1880 and 1881, shewing in each case whether such
appointments were to fill vacancies caused by deaths or resignation ; (2)
all Bailiffs of Division Courts appointed during the same period, specifying
the causes of such appointment, giving residences and dates in all
cases.
Return shewing the number of Corouers' Inquests on Deaths held in the
Province in the years 1878, 1879, 1880 and 1881, with the total amounts
paid for the same in each County, and the total amounts of such costs
refunded by the Government to the Counties in each year.
Report of the Provincial Secretary for the year ending 31st December, 1881.
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Return shewing the quantity of Coal purchased by or on account of the Prov-
ince in each of the years from 1874 to 1881, both inclusive ; the Institu-
tions for which purchased ; the date of purchase, and the price per ton
paid, giving the information in each case in detail as to hard and soft Coal.
CONTENTS OF PART VII.
All the correspondence between the Governments of the Dominion and of this
Province, and all the Orders in Council and documents, of dates from 1856
to 1882 inclusive, relating to the Northerly and Westerly Boundaries of
this Province ; also, all the Returns, Resolutions, etc., brought down or
passed this Session relating to the said Boundaries.
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REPORT
COMMISSIONER OF CROWN LANDS
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
FOR THE YEAR
1881.
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CONTENTS.
Commissioner's Report : —
Sales — Crown Lands v.
" Clergy Lands v.
" Common School Lands v.
" Grammar School Lauds vi.
Collections and lievenue vi.
.Disbursements vi.
lievenue arising from Crown Timber vi.
Free Grants vi.
Crown Surveys vi.
Municipal ourveys * vii.
Mineral Surveys vii.
Colonization Roads vii.
General Observations — Woods and Forests vii.
" Mines and Minerals viii.
Appendices : —
Return of Officers and Clerks in the Department 1
" Crown Land Agents for sale of lauds 3
" " • " disposal of Free Grants 4
Statement of lauds sold, and amounts of sales and collections 5
" Gruss Collections 6
"' Receipts considered as Special Funds 7
Gross Disbursements 8
Letters Received and Mailed 11
" Timber and amounts accrued lrom Dues, etc 12
" Revenue Cujhcted from Woods and Forests 14
Return of Crown Timber Agents 15
Locations, etc., uuder Free Grants Act 16
Repuit on Mining — R. Macphersou 20
Win. Coe 21
Statement of Crowu Lauu Surveys coinp.eted 24
'■ " In progress 25
woik performed in Survey Branch 26
Candidates who have passed Board of Examiners ol Laud Surveyors 27
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Surveyors' .Reports : —
1 tistrict of Nipissing — Calvin 28
Hunter 29
Boulter 30
Bonfield 31
" Algoma — Scarfe 32
" Long 33
" Nipissing — Badgerow 34
" Algoma — Striker 35
' ' N ipissing — Laude r 37
" Algoma — Patton (residue) 38
Cobden 39
Mack 40
" " MeMahon 41
" Nipissing — Base aud Exploration Lines 42
Statement oi Municipal Surveys for which instructions were issued 47
" " confirmed 48
" Mineral Lands patented in Unsurveyed Territory 49
Report on Colonization Roads Works : —
Noi tn Division 50
West Division 53
East Division 58
Summary of Expenditure 65
Recapitulation 67
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REPORT
COMMISSIONER OF CROWN LANDS
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,
FOR THE YEAR 1881.
To His Honour the Honourable John Beverley Robinson,
Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario :
May it Please Your Honour,
I have the honour, in conformity with the provisions of the Act respecting the Sale
and Management of the Public Lands, to submit to Your Honour the following Report
of the proceedings, transactions and affairs of the Department of Crown Lands for the
year 1881, commencing, as usual, with stastistical details, and concluding by general
observations.
CROWN LANDS.
There were sold of the Crown Lands, during the year 1881, 88,543 acres. The sales
amount to $51,977, and the collections to $68,425. [See Appendix No. 4, page 5.)
CLERGY LANDS.
There were sold of the Clergy Lands, during the year 1881, 7,126 acres. The sales
amount to $7,501, and the collections to $19,676. (See Appendix No. 4, page 5.)
COMMON SCHOOL LANDS.
There were sold of the Common School Lands, during the year 1881, 1,292 acres.
The sales amount to $3,546, and the collections to $37,977. (See Appendix No. 4, page 5.)
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GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANDS.
There were sold of the Grammar School Lands, during the year 1881, 1,295 acres.
The sales amount to $1,483, and the collections to §5,085. (See Appendix No. 4, page 5.)
COLLECTIONS AND REVENUE.
The total collections of the Department, during the year 1881, amount to $992,504,
being an increase over the year 1880 of $376,193. (See Appt ndices Nos. 5 mid '<', pages
6 and 7.)
DISBURSEMENTS.
The gross disbursements of the Department, for the year 1881, amount to $193,772.
(See Appendix No. 7, pages 8, 9 and 10.)
REVENUE ARISING FROM CROWN TIMBER.
The accruals for timber dues, ground rents, etc., during the year 1881, amount to
$537,939. (See Appendix No. 9, pages l.J mid IS.)
The total collections on account of timber dues, ground rents and bonuses, amount
to $839,716. (See Appendix .V... 5, page 6.)
FREE GRANTS.
At the date of my last Report there were open for location, under the " Free Grants
and Homestead Act," 117 Townships, and during the year 1881 five Townships were
added, viz. : Cashel, Limerick and Wollaston, in the County of Hastings, and North
and South Canonto, in the County of Frontenac — making a total of 122 Townships now
open for location.
During the year, 1,077 locations were made on 153,764 acres of land, and 8,870
acres were sold to 155 locatees.
During the same period 781 lots located in former years were resumed for non-
performance of settlement duties, and 487 patents were issued to Free Grant settlers.
(See Appendix No. 12, pages I1'*, 17, 18 mid IV.)
CROWN SURVEYS.
The under-mentioned surveys have been performed during the year 1881, that is to
say: the Townships of Bonfield, Boulter, Calvin, Hunter, Lauder and Wilkes, in the
Huron and Ottawa Territory, have been subdivided into farm lots of 100 acres each,
and the Townships of Badgerow, Cobden, Field, Long, Mack, Batton and Striker, on the
North Shore of Lake Huron, into lots of 320 acres each.
The returns of the above-named surveys, with the exception of those of Wilkes,
Field and Badgerow, have been received, examined and closed.
The returns of the surveys of (he Township of McMahon and the residue of Hardy,
Fatterson, Gurd, Himsworth and Nipissing, not having been closed at the date of my
last Report, have been examined and closed during the year 1881.
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Certain base and exploration lines have been surveyed north of Lake Nipissing, and
a subdivision into lots has been made of a block of land in rear of the Village of Sault
Ste. Marie.
The particulars in relation to the surveys, with the Reports, will be found in
Appendices Nos. 15 to 32 inclusive, pages 24 to 46.
MUNICIPAL SURVEYS.
Four Municipal Surveys have been confirmed during the year by establishing and
planting stone or other durable monuments at the angles of lots, or in concession lines in
the Townships of C'artwright, Scott, Sombra and York, and instructions were issued for
eleven Municipal Surveys during the year.
The particulars in relation to these Municipal Surveys will be found in Appendices
Nos. 33 and 34, pages 47 and 48.
MINERAL SURVEYS.
Patents have been issued during the year for 1,820 acres of land in the unsurveyed
Territory on the North Shore of Lakes Huron and Superior, the purchasers having fur-
nished the required plans and field notes. (See Appendix No. 35, page 49.) '
COLONIZATION ROADS.
The total expenditure on Colonization Roads, during the year 1881, amounts to
$101,756.81, the particulars of which will be found in the Superintendent's Report.
(Appendix No. 36, pages 50 to 67 inclusive.)
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
Woods and Forests.
The improvement in the sawn lumber and hewn timber trade, noted in my Report
of 1880, continued throughout 1881, and my prediction of the previous year, " that for
some years to come transactions would be remunerative to all concerned," seems to be in
process of fulfilment.
Both sawn lumber and hewn timber have found ready markets and good prices, the
former realizing higher value than for years past.
Of square and waney timber, it is reported that during the past shipping season
prices have ruled higher than they had ever done before for pine of good quality and
average ; and it is stated that the stock on hand at Quebec is light, and scarcely sufficient
for spring requirements.
As expressed in my Report for 1879, my opinion, from an economic point of view, is
not in favour of the manufacture of square pine ; nevertheless, while the business con-
tinues to be carried on, it is gratifying to find that a good return is obtained for the
article.
The output of lumber at some of the saw-mills fell short in 1881 of the quantity
estimated by the proprietors as the probable cut of the season. This is attributed to
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scarcity of water in the streams, owing to which considerable quantities of logs failed to
reach the point of manufacture. In several instances operators in square and waney
timber have been subjected to the same drawback.
In the interest of the public revenue, as well as of the settlers who had taken up
lands in some unlicensed townships south of French River and Lake Nipissing, it
became necessary to deal with the pine within the territory before it became jeopardized
by tires raised in clearing the lands or damaged and wasted by locatees cutting it indis-
criminately for their own purposes, in doing which, timber of the finest quality is cut
down and applied to uses for which inferior lumber would be suitable, the result being a
depreciation of the value of the timber limits before they are brought into market, and in
consequence a loss to the revenue. Accordingly, an inspection of the timber in the town-
ships referred to was made in the fall, and on 6th October notice was published that a sale
of timber limits in the territory would take place at the Department of Crown Lands on
the 6th of the current month.
The time selected for the sale was extremely opportune ; parties engaged in lumber-
ing had just closed a successful season's business, and having the means were prepared
to invest in limits. The attendance was large and the bidding spirited, the prices ob-
tained being beyond precedent, some 1,379 square miles realizing a total of $733,675.25,
of which has been paid up to date $321,354.66, making the total collection on account
of Woods and Forests for the year, $839,716.86
MINES AND MINERALS.
Gold.
Gold mining operations in the County of Hastings have made some progress during
the year.
The Gatling mine, in the Township of Marmora, having been purchased by a wealthy
company, known as the " Consolidated Gold Mining Company," the new company gives
constant employment to about 100 men, have sunk shafts to the depth of 214 feet and
100 feet respectively, and have raised a large quantity of the gold-bearing quartz, which
is estimated to yield $12 per ton. A one hundred-stamp crusher is nearly completed
and will shortly be in active operation, and from the powerful machinery employed and
the improved method of separating the gold from the rock, those engaged in the enter-
prise anticipate gratifying results.
Operations to some considerable extent have been carried on in several other mines
in the locality, but owing to a lack of the necessary funds, the works have been suffered
to languish.
Silver.
Silver mining on the North Shore of Lake Superior appears to have been carried on
■with increased energy during the year.
Silver Islet.
The operations on Silver Islet have been attended with their usual success during
the year, and large quantities of good stamp rock continue to be taken out.
viii.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 4). A. 1882
Pie Island.
Rich silver ore, with some native silver, having been discovered on Pie Island, opera-
tions are being prosecuted there on an extended scale during the winter.
Works are also in progress at the mine on McKellar Island and at other mines in
the neighbourhood, and it is hoped that silver mining in the Thunder Bay District will
progress favourably during tho approaching season.
Copper.
The Michipicoton Island Copper Company are carrying on operations on their pro-
perty on Michipicoton Island, in Lake Superior, on a somewhat extensive scale.
They are said to have sunken shafts to a considerable depth, and were, in November
last, drifting in a very rich lode of copper ore, and had then in their employment 91 men
and 4 boys. The crushers are said to have been in readiness and the stone-breakers
nearly completed, and a large supply of necessaries were then being laid in for winter
operations. These works are carried on under the superintendence of John Opie, Esq.,
who speaks encouragingly as to their future prospects.
Iron.
Iron mining in the Counties of Peterborough, Hastings, Addington, Frontenac and
Lanark, have been carried on with increased energy during the year 1881.
The Dufferin mine is owned (with the Nelson mine) by the Bethlehem Iron and
Steel Works Company and the Cambria Iron Company of Pennsylvania, who have
sunken shafts to the depth of 80 feet on the main ore bed, and have brought to the sur-
face, ready for shipment, 5,000 tons of choice ore, and it is expected that when the mine
has been fully opened up, it will afford employment for 500 men.
The Cameron mine has recently been purchased by the Cleveland Rolling Mill
Company of Cleveland, Ohio, who intend commencing operations in spring, when it is
expected that railway facilities will be extended to enable them to send their ore to
market.
The Hudson mine, situated on the same range with the Dufferin and Cameron
mines, has been worked to a considerable extent, and the ore brought to the surface is
awaiting facilities for shipment.
The Wallbridge Hematite mine is now owned and worked by the Bethlehem Iron
and Steel Company, who have shipped from it, during the last six months, over 20,000
tons.
The Emily mine is a new property, not yet fully opened up. The ore is said to be
of a very superior quality, yielding 62 per cent, of metallic iron.
The Louise mine, the outcrop of which occurs on a thickly-wooded slope, indicates
a very large supply, yielding 62 per cent, of metallic iron.
The Wollaston mine is said to be of very large extent, with ore exposed by work
done, showing a length of half a mile and a width of from 40 to 75 feet, but there does
not appear to have been anything done towards preparing the ore for market.
ix.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 4). A. 1882
The Paxton mine, situated in the Township of Snowden, has been worked by
Messrs. Paxton and Jones, who have shipped, during the year, 973 tons.
The Pusey mine, situated in the same township, has been worked by C. J. Pusey,
Esq., who has shipped, during the year, 480 tons.
The under-mentioned quantities of ore have been taken out at the different mines in
the Counties of Addington, Frontenac and Lanark, and shipped at Kingston and Brock-
ville during the year 1881, that is to say : —
Through the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and
shipped at. Brockville 1,250 tons.
Through the Bideau Canal and shipped at Kingston .... 5,421 "
From the Roberts mine via K. <fc P. Railway and
shipped at Kingston 10,194 "
From the Bedford mines via the K. & P. Railway and
shipped at Kingston 1,410 "
From the Lavant mines via the K. & P. Railway and
shipped at Kingston 1,896 "
Total 20,144 "
The following quantities of ore have been brought to the surface at the mines in the
Townships of Lavant and Bedford, and are awaiting shipment in the spring, that is to
say : —
At the Bethlehem Co.'s mine in Lavant 6,000 tons.
At Boyd, Caldwell & Son's mine in Lavant 4,000 "
At W. H. Caldwell's " " 1,000 "
At the Glendower " Bedford 600 "
Total 11,600 "
Phosphates.
The under-mentioned quantities of phosphates have been mined in the interior
and shipped at the Ports of Kingston and Brockville during the year 1881, that is
to say : —
From the Loughboro' mines 2,577 tons.
" Lots 14 and 15, in 5th concession of Oso 91
" Bob's Lake in Bedford 800
" North Burgess 1,581
" Opinicon Lake 340
" Rideau Canal 1,500
North Burgess 30
Total 6,919
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 4). A. 1882
The average prices obtained for iron ore at the ports of shipment are said to be $3,
and for phosphates 113.50 per ton.
The foregoing information relating to iron and phosphates mining is chiefly derived
from the interesting letters of Messrs. McPherson and Coe, and will be found in Appen-
dices Nos. IS and 14, pages 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Respectfully submitted.
T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands.
Department of Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
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APPENDIX No. 4.
Statement of Acres of Land Sold, Amount of Sales, and Amount of Collections for
the year 1881.
Amount of
Sales.
Amount of
Collections.
Crown Lamia
Clergy Lands
Common School Lands
Grammar School Land
Total
B8, 543.36
7.126J
1,2924
1,295
51,977 37
7,501 25
3,546 39
1,483 10
98,257.11
$ c.
68,425 Hi
19,676 46
37,977 14
5,085 39
D. GEORGE EOSS,
Accountant.
Department of Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant Commissioner.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
APPENDIX No. 5.
Statement of the Collections of the Department of Crown Lands for the year 1881.
Land <'< "
Crown Lauds
Clergy Lands
Common School Lan Is
Grammar School Lands
Kent
In suspense
ii ood» and Forests .
Timber Dues.
Ground Rent. .
Bonus
In suspense
Casual Fees
Inspection Fees ...
Settlers' Homestead Fund
Destitute Settlers' Refund ,
Surveyors' Fee Fund
68,425
19,676
37,977
5,085
S56
18,478
479,983
37,285
322,315
132 !
839,716 86
689 25
852 45
106 35
359 89
280 55
D. GEORGE ROSS,
Account" nt.
Department of Crows Lands,
Toronto. 31st December, 1881
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant t 'ommissioner.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
APPENDIX No. 6.
Statement of the Receipts of the Department of Crown Lands for the year 1881,
which are considered as Special Funds.
! 'Ii vtjy Lands :
Principal .
Interest . .
$ c.
13,384 44
0,292 02
nan School Lands .
Principal l 19,573 28
D. GEORGE ROSS,
Accountant.
.Department of Ckown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
19,676 46
18,403 80
37,977 14
Grammar School Lands •
3,719 04
1,365 75
5,085 3 1
Total
62,738 99
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant Commissioner.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
APPENDIX No. 7.
Statement of the Gross Disbursements of the Department of Crown Lands
for the year 1881.
Agents' Salaries and Disbursements.
Commission.
J. McKibbin
A. McNabb .
Agents' Salaries. — Lands.
D. Anderson
S. G. Best
C. P. Brown
J. F. 1 lay
J. R, 1 lawson
J. W. Fitzgerald
E. Handy
Adam Kennedy
J. Mahon
R. Macpherson
H. Mackay
T. Mackay
J. Beeves
.T. S. Scarlett
J. R. T. a
Amos Wright
Aubrey White
Af/cnt.r Haiti rics. — Timber.
J. F. Way
.1. A. C. Cozier
J. B. McWilliams
Thos. E. Johnson
J. McDonald
C. E. Belle
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
APPENDIX No 7— Continued.
Statement of the Gross Disbursements of the Department of Crown Lands
for the year 1881.
SERVICE.
—
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
1 1,510 43
Inspections.
8. d. Best
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47 75
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176 00
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206 90
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W. Margach
F. B. Day
J. Shaw
Miscellaneous.
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61 75
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279 47
151 43
T. Mackay, do
T. B. Johnson, do
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Wood Ranging, and Inspection of Timber Lands.
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833 77
620 on
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1,820 00
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556 65
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534 25
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V. W. Freeman
Frank Halliday
W. Russell
•T. W. Smith
•T. B. Turgeon
Aubrey White
.lames Halliday
Alex. Ellis
F. B. Day
Thos. McGown
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
APPENDIX No. 7—Continu
Statement of the Gross Disbursements of the Department of Crown Lands
for the year 1881.
Brought forwa/r
Wood Stinging, and Inspcrfinn i>f T> ultr Landi —Continued.
Surveys
Destitute Settlers.
Contingencies.
Printing and Binding
Stationery
Postage
Water
Fireman
Night Watchman
Extra Clerks
Advertising and Subs.
Sundries
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Board of Surveyors .
Total
W. S. Glasier
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N. Crowe
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241 50
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456 25
1,580 00
990 95
1,543 78
18,736 12
7,664 92
101,958 71
37,493 06
37 95
8,744 24
1,382 82
295 0J
D. GEORGE ROSS,
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Department op Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, L881.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
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APPENDIX
woo us AND
Statement of Timber and Amounts accrued from Timber Dues, Ground
Territories
and
Names of Agents.
Ottawa Agency —
A. J. Russell, Agent.
Belleville Agency-
J. F. Way, Agent ..
Western Timber District
QUANTITIES AND DESCBIP
Area
under
Licence.
Square
miles.
Saw Logs.
(A Standard is 200 feet B. M.)
Pieces. Studs.
T.tal 15,612 3,967,592 a.468,675
I 569, 67 1,092,918
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1,148,689 740,29u
Oar
Legs.
I Stnds
8,815 4,687 4,161
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30,128 12,950
4,161
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
QUANTITIES AND DESCRIP
Territories
Railway
Ties.
Birch, Hemlock
and Spruce.
Butternut and
Basswood.
Cordwood.
Names of Agents.
Pieces.
Pieces.
Feet.
Pieces. Feet. gari
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Soft.
Cords.
Ottawa Agency —
49,512
26,070
14,676
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27,763
Bt 80 2,748
Bd IS | 049
Belleville Agency —
.1 . F. Way, Agent
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260
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90,258
( H 634
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28,006
68
Bt 80
Bd IS
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649
394 260
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G. B. COWPER,
Chief Clerk in Charge.
Department of Crown Lands,
Woods and Forests Branch,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
12
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A. 1882
No. 9.
FORESTS.
Rent and Bonuses, during the year ending 31st December, 1881.
TIONS OF TIMBER.
White Pine.
Red Pine.
Boom
and Dimension
Timber.
Elm, Ash,
Maple, Cherry | .Oak.
and W. Wood.
Tamarac.
Pieces.
Feet.
Pi ' 3. Feet.
Pieces.
Stnds.
Pieces.
Feet. ! Pieces. ! Feet.
!
Pieces.
Feet.
80,371
3,536
9,612
4,130,163
195,379
.".21, (',72
41,350
8
400
1,463,282
324
18,077
58,985
18,016
12,178
57,52 i
16,075
23,343
fE 33j
< A 325 1 1,923
1 M 2 91
I \ 1 151 21,288
< E 71 2,107
I WW 2| 91
< A"90|" 3,532'
IE 17 804
1 47 i 1,169
I 24 | 916
1800 ^Staves
40 Ship's knees
O 114 1 4,200
109
3,958
180
137
93,519
4,847,114
11,758
1,481,683
89,179 96,943
(A 900! 38,743
1 E 121 1 3,833
| M 2 91
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O 185 6,285
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TIMBER, Etc.— Continued.
TIONS OF TIMBER.
Hinders'
Piles.
Bolts. 1 Posts.
Ground
Cedar.
Feet.
Tele-
graph
Poles.
Amounts Accrued.
Pieces.
Cords. Cords.
i
Pieces.
Trespass,
etc.
Timber
Dues.
Ground
Rents.
Bonus. J Total.
1
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B 800
208
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8 I 1,003
2,645 1 587
8,112
373,321
1,038
180
40
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2,913 79
1,766 75
5,182 04
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246,689 56
103,443 19
125,560 44
S c.
14,550 66
4,280 00
16,451 75
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56 76
17,040 10
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264,158 01
109,546 70
164,234 33
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381,433
1,258
9,862 58
475,093 19
35,282 41 17,100 80
537,939 "1
TITOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant ' 'ommissioner.
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A. 1882
APPENDIX No. 10.
Woods and Forests.
Statement of Revenue collected during the year ending 31st December, 1881.
$ c.
Amount of Ottawa collections, A. .i. Russell .
" " McL. Stewart
Amount of Belleville collections, J. F. Way. . . .
" "McL. Stewart
Amount of Western Timber District collections at Department
" McL. Stewart
Amount paid in on account of Timber Limits sold 6th December, 1881
518,362 -Jo
321,354 66
839,716 86
G. B. COWPER,
Chifj Clerk in Cliarge.
Department ov Crown Lands,
Woods and Forests Branch,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Asuistmit i 'ommissioner.
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APPENDIX No. 13.
Crown Lands Agency,
Kingston, 31st December, 1881.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
' Toronto.
Sir, — Since receipt of your letter of 22ud inst., I have been busily engaged obtain-
ing information regarding minerals, and have learned that the following lias been sent to
market during the year 1881, viz. : —
Phosphates from Loughboro' mines, via teams to Kingston 2,577 tons.
ii Lots 14 and 15, 5th con. oi Oso, via Kingston and
Pembroke Railway 91 n
n Bob's Lake mine, Bedford, via Kingston and
Pembroke Railway 800 n
ii North Burges, via Rideau Canal 1,581 n
n Opinicon Lake mines, S. Crosby, via Rideau
Canal 3-10 „
ii Ottawa District, via Rideau Canal 1,500 n
ii North Burgess mine, via Broekville and Ottawa
Railway 30 n
Total quantity of Phosphates 6,919 h
Iron Ore from Ottawa District, via Broekville and Ottawa Railway 1,200 tons.
„ Perth, .. n . . 50 m
ii Ottawa District, via Rideau Canal 5,-121 m
ii Robert's mine, township of Palmerston, via Kings-
ton and Pembroke Railway 10,194 n
ii Bedford mines, cei Kingston and Pembroke Railway 1,410 n
n Levant mines, n n .. 1,869 n
Total quantity of Iron Ore 20,144 ,i
Besides the above the following quantities of lion Ore have been got out, and now
lie at the several mines awaiting transportation, viz. : —
Bethlehem Iron Co.'s mine, township of Levant, Bay 6,000 tons.
Boyd, Caldwell <fe Co.'s „ „ n 4.000 „
W. C. Caldwell's ., ,. .. 1,000 „
Glendower h .. Bedford 600 n
Total quantity of Iron Ore mined, but not marketed . . . . 11,600 n
Tin- expert value of Iron Ore at (his port is S3 per ton, and of Phosphate 81."'. 50
per ton.
I may state the Kingston and Pembroke Railwaj Co. expect to bring over (heir
road Li ied quantities of minerals during the coming year. The Bethlehem
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Iron Company of Pennsylvania, now working one of the Levant mines, have entered
into contract with the Kingston and Pembroke Railway Co. for the freightage of 10,000
tons of ore annually for twenty years, and expect much more will be got out. This road
is now constructed to the Levant mines, and will be ready for traffic as soon as the Gov-
ernment Inspector reports upon it.
Messrs. Boyd, Caldwell ife Co. and W. C. Caldwell, of Lanark, have also made con-
tracts with the Kingston and Pembroke Railway Co. for the transport of large quantities
of Iron Ore from their mines in the Levant Township.
There has been expended at the Robert's mine, township of Palmerston, about
$75,000 ; at the Levant mines about $10,000 ; and at the Glendower mine, township of
Bedford, say, $60,000.
In the township of Lanark are several mines of Iron and Phosphate, but owing to
the want of railway communication, they remain undeveloped.
The Kingston Charcoal and Iron Company, which was organized this year, is now
engaged in the construction of works at Sharbot Lake, township of Oso, for the manufac-
ture of charcoal, having in view ultimately the establishing of smelting works, in which
the charcoal produced will be utilized. These works are on the principle known as the
" Mathieu patent," which consists of the carbonization of the wood in retorts, by which
means the volatile matters are saved, and various by-products obtained which will find a
ready market. The company have expended about $13,000, and hope to have the works
in operation early in February next.
Your obedient servant,
R Macpherson,
Grown Lands Agent.
APPENDIX No. 14.
Madoc, December 29th, 1881.
Hon. T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands, Ontario,
Toronto.
Sir, — It has occurred to me that it might not be uninteresting for you to know the
progress made in mining affairs for the past year in Central Ontario, and having been
actively interested in this pursuit, I give you the result of my knowledge and observa-
tions on the subject.
I would state that the village of Madoc has increased very largely in wealth and
population on account of the activity of the mining industry in its adjacent vicinity.
From the purchase by capitalists of several properties in its immediate neighbourhood,
the erection of works thereon, and the employment of skilled and unskilled labour in
these undertakings, the merchants and traders of Madoc have, derived a very considerable
business, which has been both constant and profitable. One of these mining industries is
the Consolidated Gold Mining Co., who are the successors of and purchasers from the
Gatling Mining Co. The men at the head of this enterprise reside in New York City,
and before purchasing this property took every precaution to satisfy themselves of its
value. Shafts have been sunk to the depth of 214 and 100 feet respectively, showing in
both instances a vein of mispickel ore on the bottom, of from eight to ten feet in width.
A hundred stamp mill is about completed, and also a residence for the manager, as well
as dwellings for the miners and other operatives. These, with the workshops, give the
place the appearance of a good-sized village. There is a large quantity of ore in stock
above ground, awaiting the completion of the mill, and it is supposed to run about $12
per ton. I should say about 100 men were continuously employed. The success attend-
ing the working of this mine will have a great deal to do with the opening of similar
locations of ore in this section. On account of the peculiar treatment the ore requires, a
great deal of delay has taken place for experimental purposes, but it is now said, and has
been current for some time, that the difficulties have been overcome, and in consequence,
matters here are being pushed more vigorously, and witli much better prospects of success
than heretofore.
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The Dufferin Mine
during the past year lias changed hands, it having, along with the Nelson Mine, been
sold at a large figure to the Bethlehem Iron and Steel Works, of Bethlehem, Pa., and the
Cambria Iron Co., of Johnstown, Pa. Work is being vigorously prosecuted on this
property, with a view of fully developing it. Shafts have been sunk to the depth of 80
feet on the main ore bed, showing continuous ore with fine prospects at the depth reached.
Openings have been made during the explorations, from which 5,000 tons of very choice
ore have been brought to the surface, and placed in stock pits ready for shipment.
It is the intention of the company to prosecute mining operations until they have
secured a connection with the railway which will permit them to ship on more favourable
terms than at present. The mining of tin; surface outcrop alone will fully occupy a very
large number of hands, and when fully opened up it is expected to give employment to
over 500 men.
The Cameron Mine
is now the property of the Cleveland Rolling Mill Co., of Cleveland, O. This lode is a
continuation of the Dufferin Mine, and is promising to make a very large bed of ore. As
it has lately been purchased no operations have been entered on, the proprietors intending
to commence its development early in the spring. The above two properties have been
retarded in a great measure by want of railway facilities. This difficulty will be over-
come, as arrangements have been made to have a branch constructed to them from the
main line of railway at an early date. The yield of metallic iron is 69 per cent., and the
analysis of the ore shows it to be free from all injurious substances, which makes it a
No. 1 Bessemer steel ore.
The Hudson Mine
is on the same range as the preceding, and from want of transportation facilities the oie
taken out is lying in stock at the mine until the road is completed. A large amount of
work has been done on this property, opening up a fine bed of ore, yielding from 68 to 70
per cent, metallic iron.
The Wallbkidge Hematite Iron Mine.
The lease of this mine was purchased from Cox, Mitchell ife Co., along with the fee
simple of the Dutferin Mine by the Bethlehem Iron-Steel Co. It has been worked con-
tinuously for the past two years with very satisfactory results. The output for the past
six months has been upwards of 20,000 tons. The ore is shipped to Belleville daily,
where it is now stocked waiting the opening of navigation for shipment to the company's
works at Bethlehem, Pa.
The ore is used for making Bessemer steel, and is fit for the manufacture of fine
cutlery. It is gving very great satisfaction to the company using it, as it is a superior
grade to any of this class of ore now obtainable in the United States. It stands the
blast in the furnace equal to a hard specular ore, and keeps up to the standard of about
64 per cent, of metallic iron. The mine is equipped with elevated hoisting gearing, and
tramway running from the shafts to the pockets from which the cars are filled on the side
of the railway track, the latter having been built to the mine within the past six months.
In the townships of Tudor and Wollaston several new discoveries have been made of
magnetic iron ore beds of immense size and superior quality. The Baker Mine has been
explored with very gratifying results. The analysis showed
Ferrous oxide 29. 1 B
Ferric oxide 64.95
Titanic acid none
Phosphorus a trace
Sulphur 0.13
Silicious rock matter 5.66
Metallic iron 68.16
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The Emily Mine
is a new property, which bids fair to rival, if not distance, some of its competitors. The
ore is soft, black, strongly magnetic, of fine granular and porous texture. The analysis
of this ore, by Prof. Chapman, is as follows : —
Ferrous oxide 2S.32
Ferric oxide G3. 24
Chromic oxide a trace
Titanic oxide none
Phosphorus barely a trace
Sulphur 0.02
Silicious rock matter 8.36
Metallic iron 67 per cent.
The Louise Mine.
The main outcrop of ore of this mine occurs upon a thickly-wooded slope, and
indicates a very large supply, traceable by openings for a length of 1,400 feet. The
analysis shows this ore to yield 62 per cent, of metallic iron.
The Wollaston Mine
has been stripped and mining commenced. Perhaps it would not be saying too much to
mention that this mine is one of the most valuable in the Province, being fully half a
mile in length, with ore exposed by work done showing a width of from 40 to 75 feet.
The ore is almost as soft as a hematite ore, and in consequence easily moved and smelted.
Various analyses of this ore have been made by furnacemen on the other side, who have
pronounced it to be equal to anything on the continent. During my recent trip to
England, the samples of ore from this mine which I took with me attracted great atten-
tion ; their purity and softness being a great surprise to ironmasters there. The result
of this trip, by introducing Canadian ores to the English markets will, I trust, prove
satisfactory.
It is the intention of proprietors of mines in the back townsnips to prosecute work
vigorously during the winter months, in anticipation of railway expansion at an early day.
I have reason to believe that the iron business in this section is increasing in extent
and importance, and will yet prove one of the chief factors of the Province's prosperity.
Americans are very anxious to get our ores, and have of late been very persistent in their
inquiries after supplies for their furnaces From new features of the gold industry there
promises to be a revival of interest with good results in auriferous quartz and mispickel
ores.
Yours respectfully,
William Coe.
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APPENDIX No. 17.
Statement of Work performed in the Survey Branch during the year 1881.
No.
1. — 17 Instructions and Letters of Instructions for Surveys prepared and entered.
2. — 14 Crown Surreys examined, completed and closed.
3. — 14 Surveyors' accounts for surveys audited and closed.
4. — 12 Reports to Council relative to Municipal Surveys drawn up and entered.
5. — 11 Instructions for Municipal Surveys prepared and entered.
6. — 4 Municipal Surveys examined and confirmed.
7. — 10 Plans of Mining Locations examined.
8. — 117 Plans of Private Surveys examined.
9. — 39 Plans to accompany Instructions prepared.
10. — 585 Plans compiled and copied.
11. — 570 Letters relative to Surveys prepared, written and entered.
12. — 64 Letters relating to Mining prepared, written and entered.
13. — 2,034 Pages of Field Notes, etc., copied.
14. — 69 Railway Plans and Books of Reference examined and certified.
15. — 1,364 Patents issued during the year ending 31st December, 1881.
Note. — The foregoing Statement does not account for the time spent in furnishing information to
parties applying personally at the Survey Branch, who are unable to obtain the information they require
without assistance; much careful research into the old correspondence, plans, field notes, and other
documents, being necessary in order to ensure reliability in the information given, which is frequently used
as legal evidence in Courts of Law in disputed cases.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant Commissioner.
GEORGE B. KIRKPATRICK, P.L.S.,
Chief Clerk in Charge.
Department of Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
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APPENDIX No. 18.
.Statement of the Names of Candidates who have passed their Examinations before the
Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors for Ontario, during the year 1881.
PRELIMINARY CANDIDATES PASSED.
William King Maedougald.
John Little Hislop.
Thomas Thane McVittie.
Charles Richard Wheelock.
George Joseph Ratcliffe.
Abraham Joseph Halford.
James Lewis Morris.
Herbert Mahlon Burwell.
James Hobbs.
James Henry Kennedy.
FINAL CANDIDATES PASSED AND SWORN IN AS PROVINCIAL LAND SURVEYORS.
Thomas Faucett, Uflington.
Richard Cotsman Wright, London.
Robert Francis West, Orangeville.
William Robinson Reilly, Wardsville.
Charles Frederick Cox, London.
Charles Albert Jones, London.
Charles Henry Davis, Merrick villi-.
George Smith, Jr., Orillia.
Ealdane Hincks Stephens, Owen Sound.
Junius Arthur Maddock, Toronto.
Edward Bazett, Midland.
Arthur Oliver Wheeler, Collingwood.
Willis Chipman, Brockville.
Charles Alexander Magrath, Aylmer, Q.
The Board of Examiners of Land Surveyors, for Ontario, meets at the office of the
Commissioner of Crown Lands, on the first Monday in each of the months of January,
April, July, and October, in every year, unless such Monday be a holiday (in which case
it meets on the day next thereafter, not being a holiday). Section 6, chapter, 146,
Revised Statutes of Ontario.
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION.
All persons, before they can be apprenticed to a Provincial Land Surveyor, must
pass a satisfactory examination before the Board of Examiners in the following subjects,
viz. : — Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Extraction of Square and Cube Root, Practical
Geometry, Euclid, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Mensuration of Superficies, and
the use of Logarithms ; correct Spelling and good Writing required.
FINAL EXAMINATION.
Final Candidates, before' obtaining a License to practise, undergo a strict and search-
ing examination before the Board of Examiners, as to their proficiency in Euclid ; Plane
and Spherical Trigonometry ; Calculations of Areas by means of the Traverse Tables, etc.;
Laying out and Dividing up of Land ; the adjustment and use of the Transit or Theodo-
lite ; Astronomy, including the calculations necessary to determine the Latitude by
meridian altitude of the sun, moon, or stars, or by double altitutes ; Method of deter-
mining Time ; of finding the time when any star passes the Meridian, with the time of its
Elongation, Azimuth Angle, and Variation of the Compass ; the Method of Keeping
Field Notes ; Drawing up Descriptions by Metes and Bounds for insertion in Deeds ;
taking Affidavits in the matter of Disputed Boundaries ; the Law regulating Surveys ;
Geology ; and also as to their proficiency as Draughtsmen.
THOS. H. JOHNSON,
Assistant Commissioner.
GEORGE B. KIRKPATRICK, P.L.S.
Chief Clerk in Charge.
Department of Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
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SURVEYORS' REPORTS
(Appendix No. 19.)
DISTRICT OF NIPISSING.
Township of Calvin.
Peterborough, Ontario,
10th December, 1881.
Sir, — In accordance with instructions from your Department, dated 18th May,
1881, for the survey of the township of Calvin, after making the necessary preparations,
I proceeded to that locality.
Commencing at the intersection of the line between concessions eight and nine of
Papineau, with the western boundary of that township, Iran on a bearing S. 69° 08' 20"
W. astronomically, carrying along as much of my work as I conveniently could. Turn-
ing at the line between lots thirty and thirty-one, I ran N. 20° 51' 40" W. Again turn-
ing at the hue between concessions eight and nine, I ran easterly, completing the
survey.
The township of Calvin has been traversed by repeated and severe fires. So well
have the flames done their work that, with the exception of an insignificant portion,
scarcely a vestige of the original timber remains. In its place has sprung up a dense
second-growth of birch, poplar, cherry, etc.
The southern portion of the township and some of the north-east corner are good —
the surface is either level or undulating in long and gradual slopes. The soil consists
of clay, clay-loam, and sandy loam. There ai-e a few large farms which, although they
have evidently received but poor attention, still continue to give good crops of hay, oats,
etc. There is no doubt the tire has consumed much of the richness of the soil, but care
and culture will restore it, while the ease with which the land can be cleared must be
taken as an important offset. The country is admirably adapted for cattle raising, there
being excellent pasturage through the woods, while the beaver-meadows are both large
and numerous.
The northern portion of this township, especially in the neighbourhood of the lakes
and Mattawan River, is utterly unfit for settlement, bemg mountainous, rugged, and
sterile to a degree; the hillsides are covered with sharp broken boulders, while the more
level portions are bald rock.
The geological formation is chiefly gneiss and sandstone, with no trace of mineral
that I could discover ; neither did the needle shew any disturbance worthy of record.
The country is abundantly supplied with springs and small spring creeks. The
principal streams are the Pautois Creek and Amable du Fond ; the former flowing into
the latter is insignificant in itself, but is rendered important by the numerous slides and
dams erected by the Messrs. Hurdman & Co. The Amable is much larger, and within
some miles of its mouth is alternate lake and river. On it many costly dams and slides
have been erected by Mr. Win. Mackey, of Ottawa, who owns valuable limits further up
the river. Both these streams are the watery highways by which a large quantity of
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timber is annually floated to the Mattawan, and thence to the Ottawa. At present
there are but few settlers, but doubtless numbers will flock in, now that the Canada
Central Railway has pierced the country. It is proposed that before the end of the
year trains shall be running to Mackey's Mill, at the head of Crooked Chute Lake. At
this point this gentleman has erected a saw- mill, which is in full operation. This is
only a forerunner of a very large one to be built in the spring, with the view of sawing
lumber for exportation by rail. Mr. Mackey also intends erecting a grist mill for the
convenience of settlers.
Farther down the river a saw-mill is being put up by Mr. Bonfield, M.P.P., which
will be running in the spring, also intended for sawing and exporting lumber.
Altogether matters look bright for the settlement of this section of the country.
Taking a low estimate, I consider sixty per cent, of Calvin fitted for agricultural,
and a much larger for grazing purposes.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lawrence Tall an,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix Xo. 20.)
Township of Hunter.
Fenelon Falls, Ontario,
1st December, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to report that, in compliance with your instructions, dated
18th May, 1881, I have made a survey of the township of Hunter, in the District of
Nipissing, and beg to submit the following report, as also my field notes and plan of the
same : —
In proceeding to the field, I ascended the North Paver as far as the north boundary
of the township of Peck, on Joe Lake, cacheing my provisions at a portage on the west
side of the north bay of this lake, and, after moving my camp west on said boundary to
where I estimated the line between lots fifteen and sixteen would start, I measured east-
erly from the south-east corner of the towuship of McCraney, making each lot twenty
chains wide, leaving one chain for a road between every fifth and sixth lot, and established
the starting point of the line between lots fifteen and sixteen. At this point, I, on the
night of the 8th July, took an observation on the eastern elongation of Polaris, and
next day started this line on an astronomical course N. 20° 51' 40" W. My reasons
for running this line first were to ascertain if there were any lakes or rivers that might
be utilized in forwarding my supplies. After running the first one hundred chains, I
moved camp to Soft Lake, and from thence produced the line to the north side of Potter
Lake, and ran also the line between concessions two and three to the east side of Joe
Lake, on an ascronomical course N. G9° 8' 20" E., and west to the line between lots ten
and eleven, and the line between concessions four and five to the line between lots twenty
and twenty-one, and this latter line across the first four concessions. I then moved
camp west, on the line between concessions two and three, to the line between lots ten
and eleven, and north on said line to the line between concessions twelve and thirteen,
running, as I went, all the intervening lines to west boundary, and east to the line between
lots twenty and twenty-one, and also the lines between lots five and six and fifteen and
sixteen. I did not move my main camp any further north, but, after producing ten and
eleven to the north boundary, took a flying camp to that point and ran the boundary to
west boundary, and east to Misty Lake.
I then, after rumiiug the line between concessions twelve and thirteen to west
boundary and finishing the line between lots five and six, moved east on this line to the
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line between lots thirty and thirty-one, running, as I went, the intervening side lines and
the north boundary. I then moved south on this line, running, as I went, the remainder of
the concession and side lines, and the east boundary, finishing in the south-east corner,
and traversing the lakes as I went along.
I should say that at least four-fifths of the land in Hunter, west of the line between
lots fifteen and sixteen, is fit for settlement, also on the south boundary east of the
line between lots thirty and thirty-one, and on the line between concessions eight and
nine as far east as lot thirty-two, while the line between concessions twelve and thirteen
is nearly all good land; along the north boundary the soil is mostly good sandy loam,
the country undulating, with occasional high hills and a few bluffs. I should Bay, upon
the whole, that between forty and fifty per cent, is well adapted for settlement.
The western part of the township is nearly all hardwood, with some scattering large
white pine and occasionally small groves of the same timber. The hardwood consists
of black birch, maple, and beech. The birch is the largest and finest quality I have
ever seen, and in some places the maple is also large and of a good quality. In the
eastern part the timber is more mixed, there being a good deal of hemlock, small cedar,
and balsam, with a dense undergrowth of small brush, hazel, etc., over nearly the whole
of the township. A small part near the east boundary has been run over by fire some
eight or ten years ago, and the timber nearly all destroyed. I have shewn the burnt
part on the timber map. On this a dense growth of white birch, poplar, and maple is
growing up. The fire has penetrated the township from the east.
The part of the township east of the line between lots fifteen and sixteen, and south
of a line drawn easterly from Mcintosh Lake, will make a valuable timber limit, the pine
especially around Joe Lake being of a large and superior quality, and of easy access to
navigable water.
The township is well watered by lakes and creeks of the purest water. The northern
part is drained by the Petewawa Kiver, which is here a small stream, and the southern
part by the Muskoka Eiver, which is here also a small stream, but quite capable, owing
to the number of lakes which empty into it, of being made navigable for timber and
logs. Island Lake, I was informed by a trapper, is some six or seven miles long, and is
evidently the source of the Muskoka Eiver. It is divided from White Trout Lake on the
Petewawa by a portage of only a few chains. The small lake on lots six and seven in
the second concession is the most easterly source of the East Eiver. The lakes all
abound as usual with speckled and salmon trout, and the woods with moose and red deer.
The township is altogether Laurentian, the rocks granite and gneiss. I found no
limestone, nor any trace of minerals.
I should say the easiest way of getting into the township of Hunter for settlement,
is through the township of McCraney, which is now being settled up, and the best land
is adjacent to that township.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
James Dickson,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. 21.)
Township of Boulter.
Parry Sound, Ontario,
30th August, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to report that under instructions received from your office,
dated 18th May, 1881, to sub-divide the township of Boulter, I proceeded to the said
township immediately on receipt of the said instructions, and commenced my survey by
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brushing out and chaining the east boundary of the township of Chisholm through the first
eight concessions. I then observed Polaris on the morning of the 13th June, on said boun-
dary, at concession line two and three, and ran said line N. G9° 08' 20" E., and using said
hue for a base for niy work on the south side of the township. I carried the work in the
first six concessions eastward to the east boundary, which I ran N. 20° 51' 40" W., under
repeated observations to the south boundary of the township of Bonfield, which had been
run by Provincial Laud Surveyor Byrne. I then carried my work westward, using con-
cession line ten and eleven for my base, and completing the survey as I went.
About one-third of the township of Boulter has been burnt over, and the timber
entirely destroyed, and is now grown up with scrub. Where the timber had been princi-
pally pine, the second growth is poplar ; and where hardwood, it is grown up with
cherry and hardwood brush. That part of the township which has not been burnt over
is timbered principally with pine and hardwood.
The face of the country is very much broken with high rolling hills and small
swamps and numerous small creeks, but not so many small lakes as there are through
the country further south.
The soil is generally light and sandy, and in many places stony, but differs from the
country further south in the absence of exposed rock on the higher hills, which are all
well timbered.
The greater part of the township has been lumbered over, and there appears to have
been a great deal of square or board timber taken out. The south-eastern portion of
the township is drained by the Amable du Fond River, and the balance by the JSfasbon-
sing River, the headwaters of which are a chain of lakes passing through about the
centre of the township from east to west. The river passes out of the township near the
north-west corner; thence north-westerly through the township of Chisholm into Nas-
bonsing Lake.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
D. Beatty,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pabdee,
Commissioner of Crown Lauds,
Toronto.
{Appendix ATo. 22.)
Township of Bonfield.
Saenia, Ontario,
15th October, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to report that, in accordance with your instructions, dated
the 8th May, 1881, 1 have completed the survey of the township of Bonfield into farm lots.
Commencing at the south-west corner of the township, being the south-east angle
of lot number twenty-nine in the fifteenth concession of the township of Chisholm, I
chained north along the west boundary one hundred chains to the line between the
second and third concessions. After taking observations, I ran concession line two and
three on a course N. 69° 08' 20" E., astronomically, making it the base of the survey,
laying off the various side roads and concession lines, as shewn on the accompanying
plan and field notes, and in accordance with the instructions.
About seventy per cent, of this township is good agricultural land, the best lying
between concession lines four and five and the Kaibuskong River — the soil being princi-
pally clay loam — the greater portion of this tract being already taken up by settlers.
Some very fine tracts of land were found north of Lake Nasbonsing and Kaibuskong
River. Lots one to eight in concessions eight to twelve form a good tract of land, the soil
being clay and sandy loam. The northern point lying between Pine Lake and the
Mattawan River is also a fine tract of land, the soil being principally clay loam.
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About five thousand acres in the south-east part of the township, as shewn on the
timber maps, have been burned, leaving only the dead trunks of trees standing ; over
this a dense growth of poplar, cherry, etc., is growing up. To the north of this, and
smith of concession lines six and seven, the timber is birch, maple, hemlock and pine ;
the most valuable portion of the pine being taken away in square timber and sawlogs.
The balance of the township, about two-thirds, has been several times overrun by fire,
leaving only a few patches of green woods ; the burned portion being covered with
poplar, cherry, white birch, etc.
The township is well watered by numerous springs and small streams. The Kai-
buskong Kiver, passing through the central portion of the township from Lake Nasbonsing
1 1 Lake Talons, and the Mattawan River, forming the north boundary, being the principal
streams. The principal lakes are Nasbonsing, Talons, Pine, and Turtle Lakes.
The general face of the country is undulating. Access to the township is at present
by the Mattawan River ; but the Canada Central Railway, at present in course of con-
struction through this township, will soon afford ample means of access. There are
at present sixty to seventy actual settlers in the township, with clearings from one to
one hundred and sixty acres, as per inspection return.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Thos. Byrne,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. 23.)
DISTRICT OF ALGOMA.
Township of Scarfe.
Listowel, Ontario,
December 8th, 1881.
Sir, — I accordance with your instructions, dated 18th May, 1881, I proceeded by
rail to Collingwood ; thence by steamer to Blind River ; thence by canoe to the north-
east angle of the township of Cobden, at which point I commenced the survey of the
township of Scarfe. After taking an observation of Polaris, I ran the boundary between
the townships of Scarfe and Mack due north, astronomically, leaving each concession a
depth of eighty chains. I ran the side lines at right angles to this boundary eighty
chains apart, leaving each lot a frontage of forty chains, excepting lot twelve in each
concession, which has a greater width on account of the east boundary of the township
Tatton having a slightly different bearing to the general bearings of the side lines in this
township. Each concession has a uniform depth of eighty chains, excepting the first
concession, which has a greater depth going westerly on account of the north boundary
of the township of Cobden having a different beariug from the general bearings of the
concessions of this township.
The soil in this township is sand, with but little loam ; very barren and totally unfit
for cultivation.
The timber is chiefly spruce, tamarac, cedar, and pine ; some maple, birch, and oak.
The spruce and tamarac in many places are very thick, and of the right dimensions for
railway ties. There is very little pine of any commercial value, it being very scrubby
and stunted. The Norway pine is too small to be of much value. The maple aud black
birch will make good lumber for the manufacture of furniture, being large and thrifty.
The oak is of but little value, being short and scrubby. The cedar is small and rotten-
h carted. No ash or elm of importance.
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The principal rock is trap, a few boulders of granite, and a few of conglomerate are
found. Gray slate crops out on Lake Cbiblow in one or two places.
I did not find any minerals of any importance, but saw two or three smali veins
with traces of iron pyrites in them ; but not of any value.
The water in the lakes and streams is very pure and good, but soft. In some of the
lakes it is very limpid — especially in Medindunada and Clear Lakes.
Fish are not very abundant. Pike, pickerel and bass are the chief kinds. In some of
the lakes trout and whitefish are caught, but late in the season.
I might say in plain terms, that this township will be of but little value for agricul-
ture or timber products ; the general surface is very rough and broken, and in some
places may be termed mountainous.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Lewis Bolton,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. 24)
Township of Long.
Mount Forest, Ontario,
1st November, 1881.
Sir, — -I have the honour to submit to you my report on the survey of the township
of Long, in the District of Algoma, surveyed under instructions from your Department,
dated 18th May, 1881.
This township is situated north of Lake Huron, and is bounded as follows : — On
the east by the township of Spragge, surveyed in 1861 by Provincial Land Surveyor
Unwin; on the north by the unsurveyed township of McGiveriu ; on the west by the
newly-surveyed township of Striker, surveyed this season by Provincial Land Surveyor
Bowman ; and on the south by the waters of Lake Huron.
As instructed, I commenced the survey by carefully retracing the western boundary
of the township of Spragge, and after measuring the proper distance north along this
boundary, I laid off the line between concessions two and three, running it due west,
leaving the concession fronting on Lake Huron of an irregular depth, and making con-
cessions three, four, five, and six of the regular depth of eighty chains, and the lots of a
width of forty chains each, containing three hundred and twenty acres. I ran the side
lines due north and south eighty chains apart, and the concession lines due east and
west. I found considerable trouble in retracing the west boundary of Spragge, owing to
the length of time since it had been run, and also to the country having been burned
over since the survey, and now grown up with a thick growth of poplar and birch under-
brush. I also retraced the boundaries of Mining Location X and Mining Locations A
and B, as well as the westerly limit of the mill location of Algoma Mills.
Nearly the whole of this township, with the exception of about fifteen hundred acres
at the north-westerly angle and a strip or fringe between Lauzon Lake and Lake Huron
at the south, has been completely destroyed by fire, and is now growing up with a thick
growth of poplar and birch underbrush, which, in some places, are from ten to twelve
feet in height.
At the north-westerly angle the timber is maple, black birch, hemlock, cedar, bal-
sam, and some very good white pine. The black birch and hemlock is also from one to
three feet in diameter. Along Lake Huron the same kind of timber exists, but usually
so small as to be of but little value ; although along the line between concessions ono
and two there is some black birch and hemlock of large size.
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The country is broken and rocky, with small swamps between the rock ridges, and
also an occasional lake. These lakes are nearly all small, excepting Lauzon Lake. This
lake is not more than from a quarter to half a mile from Lake Huron, and runs almost
parallel with the shore of Lake Huron.
It extends to within one mile and three-quarters of the east boundary of the town-
ship, and to the west some distance into the new township of Striker, and has a width
of from one-half mile to one mile, running out into large bays to the north and south.
The shore is high, rough and rocky ; the north shore being covered with a thick growth
of small poplar and birch, excepting towards the west boundary, where it is almost bare
of timber, while the south shore is covered with birch, spruce, balsam, hemlock, pine,
and maple.
The rock is chiefly micaceous gneiss, and although Mining Locations A, B, and X are
supposed to contain iron, there is no magnetic attraction of any account.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. K. McLean,
Prnrincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. '25.)
DISTRICT OF NIPISSING.
Township of Badgerow.
Napanee, Ontario,
31st October, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to report that, acting under instructions from your office,
bearing date 18th May, 1881, to proceed to and survey the township of Badgerow, in the
Nipissing District, into lots of three hundred and twenty acres each, on the 5th July 1
started from home with the usual quota of assistants, etc., and reached the township on
the 17th July. I found that Provincial Land Surveyor H. B. McEvoy had the east boun-
dary already run ; and knowing from work on the ground last year that the line between
lots six aud seven of the township of Caldwell correspouded with the same line in Badgerow,
I therefore took an observation at the intersection of lots six and seven and the north boun-
dary of Caldwell, and laying off the azimuth angie ran the hue between lots six and seven
north astronomically eighty chains, where I planted a post for concession two, and eighty
chains farther I planted a post for concession three. I next ran the line between lots four
and five in a similar manner, planting a post at the end of eighty chains for concession
two, etc. I then, in a like manner, ran the side-line between lots two and three, eight and
nine, ten and eleven, and the west boundary. I afterwards began at the post planted
for concession two mi side-line two and three, and ran the concessiou line east
astronomically to the boundary of Field, planting a post at the distance of forty chains
from the east boundary for lot one. Retracing my steps, I ran this line due west astrono-
mically to the west boundary, planting intermediate posts every forty chains. I thus
carried up the whole of the lines abreast until I reached concession four, where I took
a flying camp to the north-west end aud north-east angles respectively, winding up my
operations at the latter.
The soil generally met with is a heavy white clay overlaid with from three inches
to as many feet of vegetable mould or muck ; iu some places sandy loam, aud in others
pure sand.
The general surface is rolling or hilly, the valleys being generally swamps of some
description, such as Labrador tea marshes, alder and willow, and hay marshes. Ex-
cellent pasturage is however to be met with throughout the whole of this township ;
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and taking into consideration the numerous large creeks, lakes and ponds, the near ap-
proach of railway facilities (as the Canada Central extension line passes through the
north end of this township), these seem to shew the adaptability as a stock-raising dis-
trict of this section of country.
About one-third of the township may be called the pine district, although scattered
green pine are to be found all over this township. The pine is rough in quality, but
tolerably sound, of fair average, but not long, not averaging over three logs to a tree.
Along the north side of the Sturgeon Eiver and a narrow belt on the south side some
good black ash, elm and soft maple, spruce, tamarac, and cedar are to be found. With the
exception of a few small groves of hardwood, the rest of the township has been repeat-
edly overrun with fire and is now grown up with poplar, aspen, birch and soft maple.
Four lakes were within the limits of my survey. The general character of their
shores is the same, being rocky in some places and swampy in others. The water is
dark coloured, but is good and pure, and is literally packed with bass and pickerel.
The Sturgeon Eiver also passes through the north-east corner of this township.
Its water is singularly clear and transparent, is very rapid, but has no falls and is full
of fish, chiefly bass. Its banks are high and composed of clay entirely, and judging
by the water-marks left on the trees, is liable to great freshets in the flood season, as
these marks are fully twenty feet above the normal level of the water.
Of fur -bearing animals we saw traces (and quite recent ones) of the beaver, otter,
muskrat, fisher, and mink. Bears are very plentiful, but only one was seen by me.
The tracks and other traces of the moose deer were very common, and a number of the
common red deer were seen by the members of my party. No wolves were heard, nor,
as far as I could learn from the Iudians, were there any.
Partridges and ducks were plentiful, and late in the fall and early in the spring,
wild geese.
Triaugulations of lakes and all distances across lakes and rivers were made with a
micrometer and pocket sextant and transit.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Matthew J. Butler,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
{Appendix No. 20.)
DISTRICT OF ALGOMA.
Township of Striker.
West Montrose, Ontario,
23rd November, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour, in accordance with instructions dated 23rd May, 1881,
to submit the following report of the survey of the township of Striker, in the District
of Algoma : —
I commenced the survey, by retracing the west boundary and chaining a distance
of eight)' chains northerly from Lake Huron, where, after taking an observation of
Polaris, I proceeded to rim the front of the second concession on a course bearing due
east, thence working north aud east, completing about half of the distance from east to
west as we moved north, and the balance as we returned south. I traversed Lake of
the Mountains, Lauzon's Lake, Bass Lake and Skull Lake being all I considered large
enough ; also the shore of Lake Huron, commencing at the south-east angle of the
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township and finishing at the south-west angle, planting a post for the front of the first
concession at every forty chains, due west by calculation, as I went along.
In running my lines on reaching rny east boundary I found it had already been run
by Provincial Land Surveyor McLean, of Mount Forest, and retracing it south to the
south shore of Lauzon's Lake, where I found two lines had been run, one on the same
straight line south to Lake Huron, and the other making an offset into the township of
Striker of about five chains, which, after inquiry, I found to be the west boundary of
the well-known Algoma Mills Location.
The timber along Lake Huron is generally mixed birch, cedar, hemlock, and pop-
lar, the land being rocky and stony. Lots six, seven, eight, and nine, along the northerly
part of the first concession and the south part of the second concession, are thickly tim-
bered with cedar aud tamarac, suitable for ties, telegraph poles, and pavement timber.
The land being very low and wet would probably make good pasturage if cleared
aud drained — soil being a blue clay.
Lots eleven and twelve in the second concession, lots ten, eleven and twelve in the
third and fourth concessions, and lots seven, eight and nine in the fifth concession are
mostly timbered with heavy maple and birch, the maple being of the " bird's-eye "
variety, and possessing no small value as a material for furniture and cabinet -ware ;
this part of the township being the only part which is in any way fit for settlement.
Though the land is stony, now and then we fiu4 patches of good sandy soil, especially
on lots seven, eight and nine in the fifth concession, and from which settlers could ob-
tain a way out to the front by means of Lake of the Mountain and Blind River, as it
would be nearly impossible to make a road out through the township south of these lots,
owing to the numerous bluffs and rocky ridges which occur throughout this part of the
township.
The north-east portion of the township I found to be well timbered with pine of
excellent quality, varying from one to four feet in diameter and from forty to one hun-
dred feet high, with hardly a limb; the timber along the shores of the lakes being pretty
well culled by the Murray Lumbering Company.
All north of Lake of the Mountain and most of the sixth concession is very rocky
and mountainous — the mountain directly north of Lake of the Mountain being seve-
ral hundred feet above the level of the lake, and makes, together with the abrupt shores
of the lake and the small island, a very picturesque scene.
Lauzon's Lake cuts up over half of the east half of the township, its coast being
very irregular, with high, abrupt rocky ridges along the southerly shore, broken by deep
bays and inlets.
The lakes abound with salmon trout, whitefish, bass and pike, their waters being
deep and clear.
We saw no traces of deer. Towards the north-east corner of the township we en-
countered several large bears, they being pretty numerous there. No other fur-bearing
animals were seen except a few beavers on the lake at the north-west corner of the
township.
The rock appears to be of the slate rock of the Huronian formation. I saw some
indications of copper and iron ore along the south shore of Lauzon's Lake, as shewn on
the field notes, specimens of which I enclose herewith.
I commenced the survey about the 18th June, and completed the work on the
field about the 11th August.
There being no squatters or improvements in the township, no inspection returns
are required.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
C. D. Bowman,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
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(Appendix No. 2?'.)
DISTEICT OF NIPISSING.
Township of Lauder.
Belleville, Ontario,
14th November, 1881.
Sir, — In accordance with instructions, dated 18th May, 1881, 1 proceeded by way of
Pembroke and Mattawa, to survey the township of Lauder into farm lots. Having
arrived at my starting point, viz., the south-west corner of Papineau, I observed Polaris
on its eastern elongation on the morning of 1st July (Azimuth angle 1° 54' 49" ; varia-
tion of compass 7° 10' 40" west). I used the line between concessions two ami three
as a base line, working westerly, taking repeated observations, carrying along the south
boundary and the side-lines as 1 proceeded, after which I worked northerly, finishing
the western portion ; I then ran easterly on the proper bearing the hue between conces-
sions six and seven, working both ways until the survey was complete.
I am sorry I cannot give as favourable a report of the agricultural capabilities of
Lauder as I would wish. There is not over twenty-five per cent, of the townshio arable
land, the surface being very much broken, the soil light throughout and very stony.
There is a narrow strip of good land in concessions nine and ten, containing about
fifteen hundred acres, extending from lot fifteen to lot thirty-one inclusive. The soil is
a sandy clay, comparatively free from stones, and very fertile.
Lauder is well watered by numberless small creeks, nearly all of which contain
good pure water. The Big Pautois Creek enters the township in concession two, me-
andering northerly crossing the north boundary in lot ten. It has a current of from
one to three miles per hour. The creek is well improved by Messrs. Hurdman, Lord
and Chapman, who have a farm and depot in the township. The principal stream,
however, is the Amable du Fond Biver, which enters the township iu lot thirty-five,
runs north-westerly, crossing the west boundary in concession two, re-enters the town-
ship again in concession four ; from thence runs north-easterly, crossing the north
boundary in lot twenty-five. It has an average width of about two chains ; the depth
varies from one to fifteen feet; the current is rapid. The principal chutes are the Cas-
cades, Old Slide, Chute a Gravelle, and Chute a Bouille. The chutes have all dams and
shdes excepting the Cascades, which has a side-dam only. Speckled trout and chub
are found in large numbers in this stream, as well as some of the larger lakes.
The principal lakes are Thompson and Crooked Lakes, on the south boundary, and
Bronson and Bauson Lakes, in the interior. The shores are generally bold and rocky,
and the water good and pure.
Game was plenty, moose and bear especially so.
I found no minerals worthy of notice. A small lead of magnetic iron ore was found
on the north side of Thompson Lake, iu lot six, concession one. The vein is about
three feet wide aud runs nearly east and west. The rock formation throughout the
township is principally gneiss, granite, and sandstone, although veins of quartz and feld-
spar were occasionally met with.
The northern, north-eastern, and eastern portions of the township are bride with a
heavy undergrowth of poplar, cherry, and birch. The central portion is hardwood
mixed with hemlock, balsam and scattered pine. The southern and south-western por-
tions are principally pine of an excellent quality and very valuable, although patches of
hardwood are numerous.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Frank Purvis,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
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(Appendix No. 28.)
DISTRICT OF ALGOMA.
Residue of Township of Patton.
Toronto, Ontario,
13th December, 1881.
Sir, — Ou or about the 20th May, 1881, I received your instructions bearing date
18th of the same mouth, to proceed to the District of Algoma and survey parts of the
townships of Patton and Cobdeu into farm lots.
I immediately had the necessary bond for the due performance of the work exe-
cuted, and returned the same to your Department, and during the past summer and
autumn have made the said survey, and now have the honour to submit to you here-
with field-notes and plans of part of the township of Patton.
On the 5th August I proceeded to execute the work in connection with my survey
of the residue of the township of Patton. I commenced my work at the north-east
angle of section number twenty-five of that township and retraced the old line westerly
along the north boundary of sections twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, etc., plant-
ing posts thereon for the front of the third concession, at proper distances.
The several concessions and side-lines, as indicated by red on the projected plan,
were surveyed, and durable and substantial posts planted at the fronts of lots. The lines
of concessions bounded to the north by water were surveyed and posts planted at the
respective distances in the traverse lines for fronts of lots.
The several concessions and side-lines were well opened out and blazed throughout
the work.
The west, north and east boundaries of said townships, as surveyed by Provincial
Land Surveyor Gilmour, in 1860, were retraced and adhered to, but all posts planted
by him that would interfere with my survey were removed and destroyed.
I traversed all waters found within the area of my survey, and tied the same
in with concession and side-lines, where crossed by them. The concession lines were
run due east and west astronomically, and the side-lines at right angles thereto, or due
north and south astronomically.
The numbers of the lots were marked by a proper marking tool on the east and west
sides ; and the numbers of the concessions on the north sides of the several posts
planted in accordance with instructions.
The land best adapted to agricultural purposes was found in the neighbourhood
of Marsh River and Denman Lake.
Indications of minerals were found in several places in this township, but nothing
that would indicate an economical value.
No settlers were found within the area of the township.
I completed my survey of this township on the 12th September, and proceeded to
complete my survey of the township of Cobden.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
S. James,
Provincial Land Surveyor.
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[Appendix A'o. 29.)
Township of (Jobden.
Toronto, Ontario,
13th December, 1881.
Sir, — On or about the 20th May, 1881, I received your instructions, bearing date
18th of the same month, to proceed to the District of Algorna and survey parts of the
townships of Patton and Cobden into farm lots. I immediately had the necessary bond
for the due performance of the work executed, and returned the same to your Depart-
ment ; and during the past summer and autumn have made the said survey, and now
have the honour to submit to you herewith field-notes and plan of the township of
Cobden.
On the 5th July the survey of this township was commenced by retracing the east
boundary as surveyed by Provincial Land Surveyor Gilmour in 1860 ; but having found
the first mile already retraced and post- planted at the intersection of Lake Huron, and
at the distance of eighty chains north therefrom, I chained and verified the work already
done and then proceeded to run due west astronomically for the front of my second
concession, and in a similar manner continued to survey the several concessions and
side-lines as indicated by red on the projected plan. I retraced and adhered to the
northern boundary of the Indian Eeserve, as already run for the front of my fourth
concession, and so continued until I had completed my survey of all that part of Cobden
lying east and north of the Indian Eeserve.
On the 5th of August I proceeded to execute the work in connection with my survey
of the residue of the township of Patton, and again resumed the work in connection
with my survey of Cobden on the 12th September following. I retraced the west limit
of Cobden from the north-west angle of the Indian Reserve to Lake Huron. I then ran
due east, astronomically, from a point at the distance of two hundred and forty chains
south from the front of the fifth concession for the front of my second concession west
of the Indian Reserve.
I traversed the Mississaga River from the west boundary of Cobden to the west
limit of the mining location at the mouth of that river. I also traversed the shore of
Lake Huron from where the west limit of Cobden strikes that lake eastward, and con-
nected the work with the west limit of the above-named mining location, the located
line of the Ontario Sault Ste. Marie Railway, the west limit of mining location A,
at the mouth of Blind River, and the east boundary of the township.
I also surveyed the group of islands at the mouth of the Mississaga River, and con-
nected the same with the survey' of the shore of Lake Huron. I cut off two hundred
acres from the north end of Fox Island (marked number two on my plan of Cobden) by
a line running due east and west, astronomically, and have numbered and given the
areas of each island on said plan.
I traversed Blind River on the east side, and connected the same with a post at the
north-west angle of mining location A at the mouth of Blind River, and with the survey
of the Lake of the Mountain, also with several concessions and side lines surveyed.
I retraced the east, north and west boundaries as surveyed by Provincial Land
Survevor Gilmour in 1860 ; adhered to the lines, but destroyed all the old posts planted
by him that would interfere with my survey.
I did not lay out any side or concession road allowances in any part of my survey-
Posts were planted at the proper points for the fronts of lots in all concessions through,
out the work. Where the fronts of concessions were bounded by water, posts were
planted at the intersection with the water or traverse lines.
All waters found within the area of my survey were traversed in accordance with
my instructions.
The lines surveyed were well opened out and blazed, durable and substantial posts
were planted along the lines and properly marked in accordance with instructions.
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The areas of Mississaga River, Blind River and the channels between the islands
at the mouth of Mississaga River, were not included in the water area of the township
of Cobden.
After a careful search I failed to discover the bouudaries of Mining Location con-
veyed to E. B. Donnelly at the north-west angle of the township.
Several squatters were found located on portions of this township, as may be seen
by the returns in that particular. The land best adapted for agricultural purposes was
met with in the neighbourhood of Marsh and Blind Rivers.
Indications of minerals were only met with in the north-west angle of the township.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
S. James,
Prorincial La/nd Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. 30.)
Township of Mack.
Collingwood, Ontario,
3rd December, 1881.
Sm, — I have the honour, in accordance with instructions dated May 18th, 1881, to
submit the following report on the survey of the Township of Mack in the District of
Algoma.
Having found on my arrival at the mouth of Blind River that the surveys of both
the townships of Long and Striker had been completed, and that I would have little
difficulty in reaching the south-east part of my township with canoes, I proceeded up
Blind River and across Blind Lake into Lake Magog, where I camped ; aud finding that
the south-east corner of Mack was situated in a lake, I commenced the survey (after
taking astronomical observations) at the intersection of the side-line between lots two
and three of Striker with the south boundary of Mack, and carried on the work north
and west, giving the lots along the south boundary as far as the corner between sis and
seven the prescribed width of forty chains. I then found it convenient to move my camp
to the south-west corner of the township, and from this point I continued the survey
north and east, making lots twelve, eleven, ten and nine forty chains wide, but in con-
necting with the corner between lots six and seven, as previously located, I found there
was an overplus of thirty chains and thirty-two links, which, owing to a considerable
part of the township having been already surveyed, I had no alternative but to divide
between lots seven and eight, making these two lots wide throughout the township.
This township is unsuited for settlement ; the land fit for agricultural purposes
being only in one or two places in sufficient quantity to make it worth the culti-
vation. The little soil to be found is generally light and sandy, aud at the best
but an inferior quality of sandy loam, while the greater portion of the township is so
rugged and broken that the construction of roads would be almost impossible.
I should estimate that little more than five per cent, of the whole township is fit
for farming purposes.
The centre and south-eastern portion of the township is extremely rugged and
mountainous, bluffs of bare rock frequently rising almost perpendicularly to the height
of two or three hundred feet, and then extending back in broad table-lands of granite
and gneissoid rock almost devoid of vegetation.
The remaining portion of the township, although not nearly so rough, is still very
broken and rocky. The rocky ridges appear to range across the township in an easterly
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and westerly direction as the largest and steepest hills are to be met with on the north
and south lines. No indications of the presence of any of the economic minerals were
observed except that of magnetic iron as indicated by occasional disturbances of the
magnetic needle.
A large part of the centre and southerly portion of the township consists of ridges
of rock, sparingly timbered with stunted pine and scrub oak, with belts of small, scrubby
pine, white birch and maple between the ridges. The north-westerly portion is covered
with balsam, cedar, spruce, hemlock, maple and birch.
In the south-east part of the township, to the east and south of Lake Magog, a fair
sample of pine is met with, which seems to extend southerly into the adjoining township
of Striker.
During the present season a large portion of the north-easterly part of the township
was burnt ever ; in many places leaving the rock entirely bare.
Nearly one-fifth of the area of the township is covered with water. The lakes,
being generally surrounded with rocky shores, frequently very precipitous and difficult
of ascent, are generally very deep and the water of a superior quality ; especially is this
the case with Emerald Lake. Fish, consisting of black bass, pike and pickerel, are
numerous in Lakes Heron and Magog, but very scarce in the other lakes.
I may say that I found the variation of the magnetic needle to be on an average
2° 21' W., as shewn by numerous astronomical observations in different parts of the
township.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
E. Stewart,
Provinaial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. SI.)
Township of McMahon.
Little Current, Ontario,
April 9th, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to transmit herewith plan, field notes and other returns
of the survey of the township of McMahon, performed in accordance with instructions
dated at Toronto on May 12th, 1880, and beg to report as follows : —
The field work was all performed during the months of July and August of last
year. The Eeturns have been unexpectedly delayed because of the following reasons :
On arriving home from the field work I received instructions from the Dominion Gov-
ernment to make some surveys in the North- West Territories. Being anxious to occupy
the field during summer, I went to the North- West at once, expecting to complete the
work there and return before the close of navigation here and get the returns of this
township in, in good time. The Dominion work took much more time than was antici-
pated, and the consequence was the delay of these returns.
I proceeded to the township by way of Echo Lake and across the township of
Chesley Additional. I commenced the survey on the westerly side of the township by
producing lines due east from the posts at the intersections of the concession Hues, and
easterly town line of Chesley Additional ; from these lines others were run north and
south at the distance of one mile apart on the regular lots. It will be observed that lot
four is wider than it should be. The error was caused by a miscalculation in distance
and not discovering it till a considerable portion of the township easterly had been
marked out. It was then thought better to let it remain than to re-survey so large a tract
and mark a second system of side lines. The instruments used were the same as used
by me during the previous season.
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The timber is composed principally of maple, on the less mountainous parts. On
the mountains and steeper slopes hemlock, spruce, balsam, birch, cedar, etc., prevail;
no pine of value was seen.
Many lakes occur, some being of considerable area ; all those met with were care-
fully triangulated, generally angles or bearings were taken to three established points,
and the plotting made with a station pointer. The distances across lakes on lines of
survey were all made independently by separate triangulation.
No rivers or streams requiring special notice were met with. The River Thessalon
crosses at the south-easterly corner, but is quite small at this distance up.
The Echo River crosses a considerable distance in the north-westerly portion ; this
stream has a very rapid current and is full of shoals, unless during floods in the spring
it is quite too shallow for even canoeing.
The surface generally is very rough and rocky, in fact being almost inacessible. In
places where the mountains are not so high, the surface is a succession of steep and
uneven rocks. It is, considering the whole township, the roughest I have surveyed.
Much of the township has been burned over leaving the bare rock exposed. In
other places it is covered with a dense second growth of underbrush.
No good mill sites were found.
I do not anticipate much settlement in this township for some time to come.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
G. Brockitt Abrey,
Provincial Lund Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
(Appendix No. 32.)
DISTRICT OF NIPISSING.
Base and Exploration Lines.
Hauburton, Ontario,
December 31st, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit the following report of survey of " Base and
Exploration Lines " in the District of Nipissing, made under instructions from your
Department, dated May 31st, 1881 : —
Proceeding to Lake Nipissing via Gravenhurst and Rosseau, across Lake Nipissing
by steamer, and up the Sturgeon River by canoes, I reached the north-east angle of the
Township of Field, the point of commencement, on the 18th July last, and began the
work on the following morning.
I had with me two explorers — Mr. William Galbraith, a student of my own during
the past four years, and Mr. W. O. Johnston, P.L.S. — whose duty it was to explore the
country for six miles upon each side of me ; two chain men and eight other assistants.
Having obtained the necessary observations, I commenced at the north-east angle
of Field, and ran north, astronomically, six miles between townships two and three, as
per instructions.
From this point, after having run east ten miles and north seven miles, I ran west
twenty-five miles and twenty-seven chains, making township number three seven miles
and twenty-seven chains in width to correspond with north boundary of Field, and the
other three townships six miles each, planting posts six inches square at the coiners of
the townships with the numbers marked thereon, and well protected by stones piled
around them.
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From this point I ran north twelve miles along the west boundaries of townships
twenty-five and twenty-sis, and thence east, crossing the south bay of Lake Tarnagamin-
que sixty miles to the Ottawa River, or as it is called at this point, Lake Temiscaminque,
planting posts at the corners of townships as before described, and running south to the
seven mile point between townships four and live.
In carrying out the exploration, I found it impossible to lay down any particular
method by which the work should be done. The result of the explorers' observations
will be found upon the plan ; the dotted lines in red indicating where they travelled,
and where no lines shown the route was by water, with canoes, making short trips inland,
and observations from hill tops, etc., whence the country could often be seen for miles.
Sturgeon and Tamagaminque Rivers, and the adjacent lakes, were traversed in this way,
and nearly all that part of Lake Tamagaminque south of the Hudson's Bay Company's
post, was traversed with the micrometer by Mr. Galbraith, while I was proceeding with
the line.
Lake Tamagaminque is therefore pretty accurately laid down as far north as the
Hudson's Bay post, or the 47th parallel of latitude, and had time and weather permitted,
the survey of the northern part would have been completed also.
The northern portion of lake, as shewn on the plan, is from an Indian sketch, and
judging from the accurate idea he gave us of the south part of the lake, I have no doubt
the northern part is generally correct.
After completing the east bay of Lake Tamagaminque, Mr. Galbraith crossed the
portage into the Matebedguan waters, and proceeded via Rabbit Lake and the Matebed-
guan River to Lake Temiscaminque at the mouth of Montreal River, and thence down
Lake Temiscaminque to our northerly base line, taking in the different waters and notes
of the country on his way, and joining the main party shortly before reaching the
Ottawa.
The latitude of the northerly base line was found to be 46° 19' 27" north. Obser-
vations were frequently taken during the progress of the work, and the lines were run
throughout their whole length with the theodolite, well cut out and well blazed.
Commencing at the north-east angle of Field, and going north between townships
two on the ea^t and three on the west, the country is undulating with rocky ridges and
occasional swamps. About the end of the first mile we crossed a rocky ridge over one
hundred feet high, from which a good view of the country to the north was obtained ;
the general appearance from this point was a vast flat of evergreen — tall spruces,
balsam and pine, with white birch, poplar, etc. No hardwood proper to be seen.
At about three miles we entered a bride grown up with brush, which continues into
the sixth mile. There is some excellent clay soil along the line on the fourth and fifth
mile. At six miles we turned and ran east ten miles through a section of country
almost level. The land on either side of the line being the best in the entire survey ;
considerable maple along this line, and good scattering pine.
Returning to the six-mile point, we ran seven miles north through a poor tract of
country made up of rocky ridges and swamps, crossing a number of beaver meadows
and creeks ; the timber being chiefly birch, balsam and tamarac, with an occasional pine.
Again returning to the six-mile point, we ran west between townships three and
four ; the first mile and a half being through comparatively good land ; then we crossed
a tract of burnt country two miles in width, that extends both north and south for a
considerable distance. From this point during the next eight or nine miles to the
Tamagaminque River we passed through the best tract of pine timber embraced in the
survey. The growth is large and the quality excellent ; a large quantity of good pine
also exists between Tamagaminque River and the Sturgeon River, and west of the
Sturgeon River as far as townships twenty-four and twenty-five.
Tamagaminque River is where the line crosses, two chains in width, and about
three feet deep, with swift current and clear bright water. Sturgeon River, one hundred
and eighty-five feet in width, ten to twelve feet deep, with slow current and dark waters.
The land in the vicinity of the Sturgeon is of a clayey nature, intermixed with sand.
Entering townships twenty-four and twenty-five, we came upon the first damage
done by fire this year. It originated from a camp fire at a portage a few miles up the
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Sturgeon, in May last, and took a south-east course, sweeping everything before it for
ten miles in length and two miles in width, and destroying a considerable quantity of
good pine in townships twer.ty-five, twenty-four and sixteen.
From this point to the end of the twenty five mile line, where we turned to the
north, our course lay through a brule, and from the turning point, which is one of con-
siderable elevation, there is nothing but brule to be seen as far as the eye can reach.
The fire swept over this section of country about six or eight years ago, leaving nothing
but blackened pine stubs standing, and the rock in many places exposed for two hundred
square miles ; nearly the whole of townships twenty-four, twenty-five, thirty-two, thirty-
three and thirty-four, and still farther south and west towards Lake Waimapitaeping,
coming within its range. Over this tract of country a thick growth of white bircb, poplar,
pitch pine, etc , has now sprung up, making it difficult to get through in many places.
Running north aloDgthe west line we crossed Lake Mas-ko-now-ti-wo-go-rning, and
a bay of Lake Ah-pe-ge-ke-che-ging (there is no water above this), two of a chain of lakes
drained by the west branch of the Sturgeon Eiver. We left the burnt country at eleven
miles, but the land is still rough and rocky, covered with scrubby pine, balsam, birch,
poplar, etc., to the end of the twelve-mile line, where we turned east sixty miles to the
Ottawa River.
As we crossed the Sturgeon River on the second mile (over one hundred feet wide
at this point), we struck a little more good land, but in another mile we were again
among hills and rocks, with a good deal of fair pine. Descending a hill of two hundred
and fifty feet on the fourth mile we ran through a flat of about a mile in extent, the soil,
however, sandy and stony, and timber, balsam, birch, spruce, etc.
On the filth mile we crossed the chain of lakes leading to Lake Tamagaminque,
and again descending a hill two hundred feet in height, we ran across a succession of
high hills and valleys clad with pine, until we neared the corners of townships twerty-
six and eighteen. Crossing township eighteen, or from mile six to twelve, the country
is rough and rocky, with numerous spruce and tamarac swamps, the timber being chiefly
pitch pine, birch, balsam, poplar, etc. From the tenth mile the country increases in
roughness, it being almost all rock until we struck the south bay at Lake Tamagaminque
near the close of the thirteenth mile. The width of the bay is about half a mile where
the line strikes it, and as we ascended the hill on the east side thereof, we struck a piece
of good land covered with maple, iron wood, birch, etc. "We now ran through a com-
paratively good tract of country, with considerable maple timber extending across the
whole of township number ten.
Entering upon mile nineteen, or township number five, we again hit upon a brule
running almost to the Tamagaminque River, or end of twenty-first mile.
Near the Tamagaminque River we came upon some very good pine, extending both
up and down the river.
Crossing the Tamagaminque we ran through a fair amount of hardwood land,
although rough, till we reach the eastern boundary of township number five, where we
ran south along the east boundary of some five miles to make the connection with the
seven-mile point before described. The land along these five miles is broken and rocky
in places. Timber — white birch, poplar, spruce, tamarac, and some pine.
Returning to the north-east angle of township number five, we continued east on
twenty-sixth mile. Along township number four the land is rather rough and rocky.
Although the soil is good in places, the timber is chiefly birch, cedar, balsam, etc.
On the thirtieth mile we crossed the height of land between the Tamagaminque
and the Ottawa River, after which the country is comparatively level, with fair soil in
mrny places, to about the centre of township twenty-one; the timber on the last
described tract is chiefly white birch, spruce, balsam, poplar and small pine.
From the centre of township twenty-one, the land grows gradually rougher. As
the Ottawa is approached, the last six miles is through brule ; timber nearly all dead,
and extending north to McLaren's Depot, and ten miles south. The three miles of the
line next the Ottawa is through a very broken country, timber all gone, and the bare
rock exposed in all directions, and lying in confused heaps, without a sign of vegetation
to be seen.
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Amidst this desolation we descended a hill of about six hundred feet, through a
fringe of undt rbrush to the Ottawa River and the end of the sixty-mile line.
Throughout the whole of the territory explored there is some good clay soil, along
the flats of riv rs and creeks ; generally, however, it is a sandy loam, and in many places
sand, and a large area of the country is stony and rocky.
Township two contains, I think, more good land than any other township explored,
probably fifty per cent, of it being fit for settlement.
Generally speaking, the explored territory is a lumbering country rather than an
agricultural country, there being more cr less pine scattered over the entire area.
Townships two, three and four cast of the line from Field, and three, four, five,
eight, nine, ten, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen and twenty-six, are chiefly valuable for the
pine that is on them, and of these, three, four, five, eight and nine west of the north
line from Field are the most valuable; along the line between townships three and four,
and on eight and nine there is some of the finest pine timber I ever saw. The Sturgeon
River and its tributaries afford ample means of getting the timber to market.
A large area is covered with white birch, poplar, spruce, balsam, etc., considerable
yellow birch with a few black birch is met with, but there is very little maple and no
beech in the country — a large amount of tamarac, suitable for ties, and in some places
very good cedar is to be found.
The country may be said to be well- watered.
The Sturgeon River is a fine stream about one hundred and fifty to two hundred
feet in width, and from ten to twenty feet in depth, with steady cuirent and rapids at
intervals. The banks are about fifteen feet high, generally sand with substrata of clay.
It is a fine stream for driving ; urposes.
Lake Tamagaminque is a fine sheet of very clear water filled with islands, as will
be seen from plan— the shores are not particularly high nor are they very low — the
scenery is beautiful and may be compared to that of the Thousand Islands. The
lake has two outlets, one flowing south into the Sturgeon River and the other flowing
north into the Montreal River, and thence into the Ottawa. The Hudson's Bay Company
have a post on Bear Island, and it is surrounded by sixteen Indian families. The lake
abounds with fish, the salmon trout being very fine.
Tamagaminque River, the southerly outlet of the lake, is a fine stream over one
hundred and twenty feet in width, flowing with a rapid current, and numerous falls into
the Sturgeon River. Many lakes of various sizes are dotted at intervals over the country,
as will be seen from plan. Otter Tail Creek, falling into the Ottawa, is the principal
stream met with in the eastern part of the survey.
The general character of the country is undulating, but not very broken. Here and
there are exposed cliffs of considerable height and very often large areas of exposed flat
rock. The formation is granite -and similar to all the north-country rock.
Indications of iron were met with occasionally, but nothing of importance was
discovered.
July was comfortable, with cool nights. August, particularly the latter part, was
very hot. September was rather wet, but no frost took place till the 6th of October.
Snow fell on the 17th of October to the depth of four inches and lay for three days, after
which we had fine weather till the close ot the work.
I saw a fine crop of oats being harvested on Sturgeon River, near Lake Nipissing,
on the 10th September, that had been sown on the 1st of June. I saw good potatoes
grown at Sturgeon Falls, and they are also grown at the Hudson's Bay Post on Lake Tama-
gaminque. This lake freezes over about December and opens in May.
At McLaren's farm (Opemican Farm) on the Ottawa, about three miles north of our
sixty-mile line, which I visited on the 28th October, splendid crops of hay, oats and
potatoes are grown, and carrots, turnips, and garden stuff generally, grows well. The
season opens second week of May ; ploughing continued last year to the 25th of October.
Had I not seen this farm, I would not have believed it possible that such a good
farm could have been found so far north; two hundred and sixty acres cleared, and one
hundred acres of it free from stumps or stone. Good buildings and stocked with far
better cattle than are to be found in many places in Southern Ontario.
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Moose are very plentiful, were often seen, and two were shot. Bears were fre-
quently seen ; beaver and other fur-bearing animals are common. Partridges and ducks
are abundant, and nearly all the lakes abound with fish — bass, pickerel and pike being
the most common, while salmon trout were only found in Lake Tamagaminque.
It being late in the season (5th of November) when I reached the Ottawa, an 1 being
out of provisions, I did not deem it advisable to prosecute the work further, but returned
home via Mattawa ; consequently the south-east portion of the work given me his not
been done.
In conclusion, I have only to say, that during the latter part of July and the month
of August we were at times delayed by smoke, and suffered very much for want of water ;
frequently we could scarcely see, and we had often to carry water along the line for
long distances ; while in the month of September we were delayed considerably by heavy
rains ; there being, too, so much brush in the country, I found it very difficult to make
fast running, and I had some trouble with some of my men leaving (two of them
Indians), necessitating a trip to Nipissing for others.
Accompanying this report, I beg to submit plan, field-notes, diary, pay-list, and
transport vouchers and accounts, as directed in the instructions.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
A. Niven.
Provincial Land Surveyor.
The Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Toronto.
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APPENDIX No. 36.
REPORT
ON
COLONIZATION ROAD WORKS,
FOR THE YEAR 1881.
To the Honourable T. B. Pardee,
Commissioner of Crown Lands,
Ontario.
SlE, — I have the honour again to report the operations of the colonization roads
branch of your department, for the year 1881.
Having travelled over a large number of the works during the spring and past sum-
mer for the purpose of inspection, I am enabled to say, from personal observation, that
the expenditure of money upon the sundry roads and bridges has been, as a rule, fairly and
judiciously made; and, as a result, the roads referred to hereafter in detail, are very much
improved, and in some cases these improvements are of such a permanent description,
that, with that attention to them as regards maintenance which is required, and is abso-
lutely essential in any such work however well performed, some of the roads and portions
of others may be classed as first-rate country highways.
I beg also to report that, under your instructions, I made a personal examination of
a number of roads and bridges, which had been reported to you, by telegram or otherwise,
as seriously damaged by the bush fires, so prevalent during the dry season, and, as
ordered, I caused such repairs or renewals to be made upon them as appeared absolutely
necessary, in order to restore in some degree their usefulness to the settlers, as also to give
employment to those living in the vicinity of the works, many of whom suffered in addi-
tion, the loss of barns, dwellings, fences and crops, while I am gratified to say that cases
of entire destitution were not numerous along the roads so damaged. These repairs were
made with the greatest possible despatch, and those living upon the confines of the roads
have expressed satisfaction and gratitude to the Government for its prompt action.
The outlay on account of the above-mentioned fires has caused an expenditure
exceeding the Government appropriation for roads, as is shewn in the summary of expen-
diture attached to this report, but as before stated, the disbursement became unavoidable
when considering the interests of the people. The following is a recital of the various
works, namely: —
NORTH DIVISION.
1. Batchewaning Road.
The present terminus of this work is li miles due south of the north-easterly corner
of the bay of the same name. The work performed this year was 3| miles of new work
and repairs over 9 miles of the road formerly made. As reported in 1878 this work is
being done mutually with the Indian department. Departmental expenditure, $1,170.70.
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2. Coffin Road.
Work was commenced on the line between lots 1 and 2 in the 3rd concession and ter-
minated at the eastern boundary of the township of Coffin, a distance of about 4 miles.
Included in the expenditure is the bridging over a branch of the Thessalon River, with a
structure 148 feet in length, having a centre span of 30 feet. Expenditure, $815.77.
3. Coffin Additional Road.
Three and a half miles were in this instance completed, namely from lot 10 conces-
sion 5 of Plummer, northerly to the line between lots 10 and 11, about the centre of the
2nd concession of "Coffin Additional " Township. Expenditure, $630.32.
4. " D " Line Road (St. Joseph's Island).
This work was for the purpose of opening a highway to the town plot of St. Joseph,
a point rising in importance. Some 2i miles were made with the appropriation,
and the " D " line road is now opened from Centre Road westerly to the above named
town plot. Expenditure, §783.61.
5. Ecuo River Bridge.
This bridge, which spans the Echo River on the Great Northern Road, replaces one
constructed upon the same site, some twenty years ago, at a cost of $1,750. Its length is
206 feet, comprised mainly of two clear spans of 60 feet 9 inches and 41 feet 10 inches,
respectively, and the balance of approaches at each end of 35 feet. The design is Queen
post, and will be found an excellent bridge in all respects. Expenditure, $1,178.31.
6. Gore Bay Road (Manitoulin Island)
Is through the townships of Gordon and Campbell, and between Gore and Providence Bays.
The repairs of this season Lave very much improved the road, and is thus a great
benefit to those settled in Campbell, Carnarvon and other townships.
Four miles were wrought over. Expenditure, $637.
7. Galbraith Road.
Six miles of this road were made through the township of Rose.
The work was begun upon the line between sections 18 and 19, and made easterly 4
miles and thence northerly 2 miles. Expenditure, $1,177.20.
8. Kaministiquia and Murillo Road,
In the Thunder Bay district, reaches from Fort William to Murillo station, on the
Canada Pacific Railway. It has been repaired over 8£ miles of its length, 4 miles of
which being deviations from the old road, may be classed as new work. Expenditure,
$1,055.
9. Kakabeka Road.
This road is fully described in the report of 1877. It extends from the Dawson Road
to Kakabeka Falls. The repairs this year were very much required; in fact, so many
changes were made from the old location, that of the 6 miles worked upon 4 may be said
to be new work. Expenditure, $1,245.
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10. Lake Wolsey Road (Manitoulin Island)
Strikes off from the Gore Bay Road about two miles from the bay and runs southerly
into Mills township. It is new work. Four miles opened this year. Expenditure, $649. 20.
11. Little Current and West Bay Road
Is in the township of Howland, Manitoulin Island. The expenditure here was chiefly
for the reduction in gradient of a very heavy hill. Expenditure, $100.
12. Manitou and Green Bay Road.
The portion of this road repaired, -14 miles, was in the township of Bidwell. The
road is now in very fair condition between the village of Manitouaning and the Little
Current and West Bay Road, which the former road intersects. Expenditure, $566.50.
13. Manitouaning and Ten Mile Point Road.
This road starts from the Manitouaning and Like Manitou Road and runs northerly
through the township of Shequiandah in almost a direct line towards Ten Mile Point.
Six and a quarter miles were made this season, new. Expenditure, $505.
1-1. Michael's Bay Road,
Which lies between Michael's and Providence Bay, passing through the townships of
Tehkummah and Carnarvon, has been logged, ditched and otherwise improved over 8
miles of its length. Expenditure, $552.60.
15. Manitou River Bridge
Is a structure 115 feet long, with a centre span of 30 feet. It is upon the Manitouaning
and Michael's Bay, and is cheap at its cost, $382.04.
16. Mudge Bay Road.
This and the five last described works are on the Manitoulin Island. The Mudge
Bay road runs southerly in the township of Campbell, to intersect the Providence Bay
road. Three and a half miles of new work. Expenditure, $520.
17. Oliver Road.
One of the Thunder Bay District roads, has its course westerly from Prince
Arthur's Landing, through the township of Mclntyre to the town line between Oliver
and Mclntyre, and between the first and second concessions of Oliver ; thence it runs
northerly along the town line named.
Two and a half miles were made new this year and 10J repaired, and the road is
now reported as being in first-class condition. Expenditure, $2,199.46.
18. Pigeon River Road.
This is a road as yet very little used, but a mail being carried over it, it became neces-
sary to clear it of fallen trees, logs, etc., which had practically closed it up. The road is
from the Kaminstiquia River, near Fort William, to Pigeon Bay, and was cleared in a
degree through its whole length of 34 miles, though it is yet in a very unfinished condition.
Expenditure, $300.
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19. Port Finlay Road.
The opening up of the portion made this year was begun upon the town line between
Laird and Tarbutt, on lot 33, and a few chains from lot lettered P, and from thence
westerly to the line between lots 32 and 33 ; thence northerly along or near the due
north lint- to the north-west angle of lpt 28 ; thence east along due east line about 30
rods, and from thence about due north a little over three-quarters of a mile, giving a
total length of 2| miles made this year.
Through a delay in obtaining the promised grant of $500 from the Indian depart-
ment, to aid in this work, only that appropriated by the Ontario Government was
expended, but the money has since been placed at the disposal of this department and
will probably be used next season. Expenditure, $551.43.
20. Providence Bay Road.
This road, which is on the Manitoulin Island, runs from the Bay of the same name
easterly to unite with other leading roads.
Eight miles have been repaired and very much bettered in condition. Expenditure,
8659.70.
21. Sandfield Bay Road,
Begins on the Manitouaning and Michael's Bay Road and ends at Sandtield Mills, upon
the outlet of Lake Manitou, its course being north-westerly.
The work of tnis year was entirely new and of a heavy description, and therefore
the distance accomplished — 5i miles — -is very satisfactory. Expenditure, $1,007.75.
22. Thessalon Bridge.
This bridge is over the Thessalon River, on the Coffin Additional Road made this
season.
It is 150 feet long, resting upon piles of a very substantial character, and having a
main span or opening of 30 feet. Cost, $525.
WEST DIVISION.
1. Buck Lake Bridge.
This bridge spans the outlet of Buck Lake, and is upon lot 26 of the 14th concession
of the township of Stisted. The building of this and the opening of " Cardwell Extension
Road," hereafter described, gives an outlet for a number of excellent settlers, who, pre-
viously, were without a roadway.
The bridge is a 50 feet truss and 200 feet in length.
Through the kindness of Mr. Garratt, in supplying timber and lumber for the
structure, at cost price, the bridge was built very cheaply. Cost, $604.87.
2. Beaver Lake Bridge
Was built to replace one upon the same site destroyed by fire, in consequence of which
all communication was cut off between Kearney and the Sand Lake settlement.
The bridge is on the Kearney Road, upon lot 4 in concession 14 of Bethune ; its total
length is 239 feet, and is reported as being well and substantially framed. Cost, $446.07.
3. CoMiMANDA Road
Branches from Rosseau Road, near Commanda Creek, and is made northerly. It now
terminates in the 1st concession of Patterson, on lot 32, a distance of 6 miles, of which
l.V,7, miles were made this year. Expenditure, 8530.
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4. Christie Road.
These repairs were made over 4i miles of road, namely between the 9th and 14th
concessions of Christie township.
It is not the Christie Road proper, but what is known as Junction No. 2 Road in
Christie. Expenditure, $513.05.
5. Cardwell Road.
From lot 1 concession 12 of Cardwell, on its course northerly for about 5 miles, this
road was repaired, and from thence 2{ miles were made in the same direction. Repairs
were also made upon it between Axe Lake and the Stisted Road, a distance of 4 miles,
making a total of 9 miles of repairs and 2^ of new work. Expenditure, 81,029.18.
G. Cardwell Extension Road.
The production of this road to intersect the Port Vernon Road was very much
required by those adjacent the line. The distance was 4 miles, dating from the Stisted
road to lot 5 of Stisted township. Buck Lake bridge, before described, is upon this Road.
Expenditure, 8717.95.
7. Dalton and Washago Road.
It having been reported through the Post Office Department at Ottawa that a cer-
tain portion of this road was very much out of repair and unsafe and dangerous to
travellers by stage, repairs were made under your instructions of the portion in question
which are reported as very satisfactory. Expenditure, 8175.73.
8. Eagle Lake Road.
The expenditure upon this road was for repairs, over 6 miles of its length. It runs
from the Rosseau Road easterly into Machar township. Expenditure, 8500.
9. Curd Road.
This road has been produced this year 3i miles further in Himsworth. Expenditure,
81,050.45.
10. Indian Peninsula Road.
As its name indicates, this highway is through the Indian Peninsula, through the
townships of Estnor and Lindsay.
The work this season was commenced on lot 15, con. 4, E. B. R. of Lindsay, and ended
on lot 30 in the same concession, in all about 4 miles of new work.
In this as in many other instances the bush tires did much damage, causing somewhat
of an over-expenditure. Outlay, $1,100.
11. Lorrimer Lake Road.
Commencing at a point on the North Road, about 9 miles north of Parry Sound, this
road runs through the township of Ferguson, touching the west end of Lorrimer Lake.
The labour this season was its production from Lorrimer Lake to its present terminus,
about lot 5, concession 4, of Hagerman, a distance of 4i miles. Some repairs were also
made upon the former portions of the road. Bush tires did a considerable amount of
damage during the progress of the work, causing additional outlay and preventing a
greater length of work being accomplished. Expenditure, $1,580.09.
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12. Matchedash Road,
Through the township of the same name, was opened 3| miles, and three-quarters of a
mile chopped and logged. The work is between 2nd and 5th concessions on lots 5 and 6.
Expenditure, $767.23.
13. Macaulay Road.
The repairs, over 4 miles, were very well made in this case by the overseer. Unfor-
tunately, however, the bush tires destroyed an approach to what is known as " Devil's
Gap " after the work was finished, which caused an additional outlay. Expenditure,
81,152.58.
14. Macaulay Road South.
This outlay was entirely in consequence of its destruction by fire of about 4 miles,
which made the road completely impassable.
Along this section of country several persons suffered severe losses.
The repairs were made as promptly as possible. Outlay, $516.18.
15. Muskoka Road.
This road, which is a very important one, was repaired over a length of 24 miles, and
in addition was produced northerly, as far as Stony Creek in the township of Strong, the
length of new road being 24; miles.
The first portion repaired was from Utterson, southerly; the second from Huntsville,
northerly, 9 miles ; and the third from Berriedale, southerly, 8 miles. The repairs have been
well made and the road very much improved. Expenditure, $5,426.16.
16. Maganetawan Road.
This now connects the Nipissing and Muskoka Roads, having this year been made
from lot 6 in the 14th concession of Ryerson, to a point If miles east of the Muskoka
Road, and is generally upon the town line of Chapman and Ryerson, and of Armour and
Strong. Six miles are the number made during the season, and is through a thriving
settlement. Expenditure, $1,224.47.
17. Mills Road.
Work here was begun at the south boundary of the township of Hardy and ended at
lot 35 in the 7 th concession of the same township ; length, 6 miles.
In this expenditure is included a bridge, 90 feet long, over Wolf River, which is
nearly completed.
The immediate country through which this portion of road passes is good farming
land of hardwood and mixed timber, and settlers have already reached the end of the road.
Expenditure, $3,050.74.
18. Muskoka and Bobcaygeon Road.
Two and a half miles repaired from Grassmere westerly. A large stony hill on the
route was thoroughly repaired. Expenditure, $499.85.
19. MONTEITH AND PeERY RoAD
Was extended from the side line between lots 5 and 6, in the 10th concession of Bethune
eisterly, following approximately the 10th concession line to lot 19, a length of 3| miles.
This portion is through a rough and broken country.
In addition to the above, 4 miles were repaired between Emsdale and Kearney.
Expenditure, $1,255.45.
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20. McDougall Road.
This road is made from a point near Parry Sound easterly through McDougall
township.
Four and a half miles repaired, beginning at Parry Sound. Expenditure, 8499.95.
21. McDonald's Creek Bridge,
Built over a creek of the same name, for the purpose of enabling some settlers to reach
the Kearney road.
Bridge 112 feet in length. Cost, $175.
22. Nipissing Road.
Of this road 2| miles were graded and finished, and 4f miles chopped out as a winter
road. The south-east bay settlers are thus enabled to reach Nipissing village by land,
although the road is necessarily rough and unfinished.
The bush fires destroyed the bridge over Bear Creek, which had to be rebuilt, and is
included in the expenditure, $1,057.34.
23. North-West Road.
This road was extended 4 miles, and now terminates in the 8th concession of Harrison,
its general course being from Parry Sound north-westerly. Upon this road also the fires
did considerable damage, causing an extra expenditure. Outlay, $1,043 94.
24. Northern Road.
Two sections of this were repaired ; the first being between Parry Sound and
McKellar, 8 miles ; and the second between Dunchurch and Commanda, 29 miles — total,
37 miles. The portion between Parry Sound and Dunchurch was left in very fair order,
and should in future be kept by the municipalities. Expenditure, $3,008.94.-
25. Orange Valley Road.
Two miles made. It now terminates at the west boundary of Spence, running through
McKellar from the Rosseau ami Nipissing Road. Expenditure, $500.
26. Peninsula Road.
The course of this road is from Port Carliug through Humphrey and Medora town-
ships, towards Rosseau. The season's work began on lot 22 between concessions 1 1 and
12 of Medora, and ended on lot 11 concession 4 of Humphrey. This gives 4 miles as the
quantity completed for the appropriation ; 3| miles are yet required to connect it, as
intended, with the Parry Sound Road, near Ashdown. Expenditure, $996.03.
27. Poverty Bay Road.
Begins at Maganetawan village, on the Nipissing Road, and now ends on lot 12 in the
10th concession of Croft. It passes through a very good section of country.
Length made this season, 2] miles. Expenditure, $510.50.
28. Ritchie's Bridge.
Built to replace one destroyed by flooding. It is upon lot 19 between concessions 11
and 12 i if Chaffey". The residents were in much need of this, having asked and petitioned
for it repeatedly. Cost, $150.
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29. ROSSEAU AND NlPISSING ROAD.
This, as in the case of several of the main roads, was repaired in two sections, the
first being between Rosseau and Spence, some 28 miles, and the second from two miles
north of Commanda to Nipissing village, 9 miles.
This latter section was much in need of the repairs made upon it, and it was also
found that the amount set apart for the work was insufficient to enable the overseer to
reach the village of Nipissing. An additional sum of about $900 was allowed, and the
result has been very satisfactory.
As one instance of the value of these repairs, I may mention that freight rates to the
end of the road were reduced 25c. to 50c per 100 lbs.
The repairs over the first named portion of the road were of a less permanent charac-
ter, though with them the road is much improved. $4,950.57.
30. Sinclair Road and Bridge.
Two and a quarter miles built this season.
The road now reaches lot No. 2 concession 13 of Sinclair. Expenditure, $800.
A bridge was also built in connection with the road, spanning East River, about lot
3 in the 11th concession. Its main span is GO feet and length 132 feet. The difficulty in
procuring good sound timber made this bridge somewhat more expensive than the average
cost of all others built during the season, while its cost, $716.32, is by no means excessive.
31. Stisted Road.
Repairs here were made between the Card well Road and the Perry and Monteith
Road, about 15 miles.
Bush fires destroyed a bridge and some cross-waying, causing a small additional outlay.
Expenditure, $1,084.58.
32. South River Bridge.
Built upon the road allowance between concessions 12 and 13 on lot 23 of Himsworth.
The bridge is 106 feet long, having one main span of 66 feet.
This work was very much required to allow traffic over the river. Cost, $671.80.
33. Savage Settlement Road.
One and three-quarter miles were made of this road, from Kearney southerly to lot
30, between concessions 8 and 9 of Perry; jogging thence 10 chains west; and from
thence again southerly to lot 27, concession 7.
In addition to this work, a bridge destroyed by fire was rebuilt. Cost, $695.65.
34. Stony Creek Bridge
Crosses the creek on the line of the Maganetawan Road. It is 112 feet long with a
centre span of 40 feet, and is said to be an excellent structure. Cost, $542.12.
35. Stony Lake Bridge.
Built at the present terminus of Muskoka Road over Stony Creek.
Bridge 195 feet long, formed of framed bents and one 30 feet span, and is a thoroughly
well made and workmanlike job.
Being built in connection with the road work, its exact cost was not ascertained, but
is approximately $600.
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EAST DIVISION.
1. Anstruther Road.
The beginning of this road is on the 2nd concession of A, and runs north on lint
between lots 33 and 34 to the 8th concession of the township of Anstruther. Four miles
were constructed this season. The road in the first instance was cut out by the inhabi-
tants as a trail to connect two settlements. Expenditure, $829.02.
2. Addington Road.
At the request and upon the representation of the Reeve and Council of the township
of Abinger, together with the recommendation of the Inspector, a deviation was made on
this road from Massanoga Lake, which when completed will be about 6£ miles in length.
The appropriation was however insufficient for the purpose, and therefore but 3 miles were
accomplished.'
In addition to the above, 3 miles of repairs were made upon the same road. Ex-
penditure, §1,301.99.
3. Axglesea Road.
Repairs were commenced on this road at its intersection with the Addington Road, and
made over some 6 miles. Expenditure, §424.76.
4. Algona and Pembroke Road.
This road runs from North Algona township, northerly and easterly through Wilber-
force township to the Pembroke and Eganville Pioad. Its length is 5 miles, which distance
was repaired throughout, and very much improved by the outlay, §509.
5. Arden Road.
"■ 3The commencement of this road is at a point on the Tam worth and Arden Road, about
li miles south of Arden, in the tow-nship of Kennebec, and thence easterly to Parham, in
Hinchinbrooke. The overseer began work li miles from the west end and wrought over
the whole road except one mile or thereabout. Seven miles of repairs. Cost, $606.97.
6. Bagot Road
Runs through the townships of Blithfield, Bagot and Brougham. This season's work
was upon 5 miles in the last named township, beginning upon lot 3 in the 13th concession,
and ending upon lot 6 in the 8th concession. The work is said to be well performed.
Expenditure, 8622.52.
7. Bolsover Road.
The amount allowed the overseer of this road enabled him to repair it over a distance
of 12 miles. The road is in the township of Garden, and is what has been previously
designated as the Garden and Dal ton Road. Expenditure, §501.47.
8. BOBCAYGEON ROAD,
Repairs were made on this leading highway from Black River bridge in Ridout
township to lot 27 concession A of Sherborne, 5^ miles; and in addition it became neces-
sary to expend above §500 in repairing 3 J miles which were seriously damaged by bush
fires between Kinmount and Minden. General repairs were also made from Kinmount
southerly for 3.1 miles, making total repairs of 12| miles. Expenditure, §1,709.13.
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9. Burleigh Road.
Ten miles of this road were repaired, namely, from Apsley southerly. The bush fires
did serious damage in this case also, destroying a traffic which could not be resumed till
one large bridge and some smaller ones were rebuilt. These latter repairs were at the
northerly end of the road, and extended over two miles, making a total of 12 miles
repaired. Expenditure, $756.11.
10. Buckhorx Road.
The Buckhorn Road, which runs through the townships of Harvey, Cavendish and
Glamorgan, was repaired from lot 2.3 in 8th concession of the first named township,
northerly, 10i miles, and of this length 6 miles were very thoroughly improved in the low
lying portions of the road. Expenditure, 8800.
11. Barrie Road.
This road connects the Frontenac and Addington Roads. Three miles were graded
and much improved, and other portions somewhat bettered. Expenditure, 8415.08.
12. BoXXECHERE BRIDGE AXD PvOAD,
At the south end or foot of Golden Lake : spans the river of the same name,. and con-
nects North and South Algona, enabling settlers to the south of the bridge to reach a post
office, stores, etc. The length of the structure is 236 feet, comprised of a main Queen
post span of 60 feet, the remaining spans being about 26 feet. In addition, about one-
quarter mile of road was constructed, mostly high crossway and embankment to connect
with existing roads.
The whole work is well and cheaply clone. Cost, 81,577.66.
13. Chandos Road.
There were 10 miles of this road repaired and 1^ miles made new.
The commencement of the road is at Aspley, in Anstruther township, and from
thence it runs easterly to lot 15 or centre of the township of Wollaston. Expenditure,
8700.
14. C'OBDEX AXD EGAXVILLE ROAD.
As its name would suggest; this road is to extend from Cobden to Eganville, through
the townships of Bromley and Grattan.
One and a half miles were worked upon this season in Bromley, from the line between
the 2nd and 3rd concessions, westerly, along the road allowance between lots 15 and 16.
It has been used heretofore as a winter road. Expenditure. $505.
15. Denbigh Road.
This road, which was described in last year's report, is now completed to the Mada-
waska River, a total length of 7| miles, of which 4 were made this season.
This was originally a lumber road. Expenditure, 8383,18.
16. Douglas Road.
Three miles is the whole extent of this road.
It extends from Hayley's station on the Canada Central Railway (lot 23 concession
3 of Ross), westerly, to connect with the road in Admaston leading to Renfrew. The
country is rough and uneven, ami the road was impassable prior to the present expen-
diture," 81,000.
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17. Eganville axd Osceola Road.
From the town line between Alice and Stafford, two and three-quarter miles of this
road have been very much improved southerly. Expenditure, $4 17.53.
18. Egaxville axd South Algona Road.
The purpose of this short road of two miles is to make connection with the Opeongo
Road at or near the town line between South Algona and Brudenel, for the convenience
of the settlers. It extends from the north-east angle of the latter township, southerly.
It was originally a winter road, but is 1 io\v a gi >od waggon road for all general purposes.
Expenditure, §500.
19. Flintox Road.
This road extends north-easterly from Bridge water through the township of Elzevir,
to intersect the Bobcaygeon Road.
Three and a half miles were much improved this year, beginning 3 miles from
Bridgewater and extending towards Flinton. Expenditure, $55-1.33.
20. Frontenac Road.
Work here was begun on lot 17 in the 4th concession of Olden.
Two deviations were made for the purpose of improving the road, amounting to 190
rods. Altogether 12 miles of repairs were made, and the road is thereby materially
improved. Expenditure, §800.
21. Frontexac Juxctiox Road
Leads from the Frontenac Road in Clarendon township to Clarendon station on the
Kingston and Pembroke Railway. Two and a half miles of it were repaired ; also, the
road was produced from the railway station to connect with an established road leading to
Perth. This production is in length 3 miles, which is only chopped out as a winter road.
Whole length of work is o.1, miles. Expenditure, §698.82.
22. Glastoxbury Road
Is a new one, from the Addington Road to Glastonbury, and from thence into the town-
ship of Kennebec.
Eight miles were very well repaired. Expenditure, §527.19.
23. Grattax Road
Is in the township of the same name, and extends from the line between the 17th and
18th concessions, crossing lots 21 to 26 to the Eganville and Foy Road, 1J miles.
The country being very rough and stony these repairs were necessary to make the
road at all passable for general traffic. It is now in good condition. Expenditure, $317.
24. Hastings Road.
Two sections of this road were repaired, the first being from Thanet, in the 2nd con-
cession of Wollaston, northerly, 7 miles, and the second from the Peterson Road, northerly,
6 miles, the work being chiefly the reduction of heavy grades upon hills so numerous in
that locality. Expenditure, §1,066.80.
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25. Hagarty and Brudenel Road.
Prior to the labour of the present season this was simply a winter road, now it is a
good one for all general purposes. It commences where the boundary line between Hagarty
and Sherwood intersects the Opeongo Road, and extends northerly into the township of
Hagarty, to reach a /ery fair settlement of Polanders.
Its length is I miles. Expenditure, §739.55.
26. Horton and Ross Road.
This highway passes through Westnieath, Ross and Horton townships near the west
shore of the Ottawa River, and leads into the Village of Renfrew. Five miles of the road
have been improved in a very permanent style, a good deal of gravel being used upon the
low portions, so numerous upon this road, thus elevating its general surface and finishing
it in a durable manner. Expenditure, $995.95.
27. Haley's Station Road.
A road running westerly along the south boundary of Ross township from the line
between the 6th and 7 th concessions.
The present outlay was for the purpose of making the road passable through a por-
tion of low and wet land. One-third of a mile was the length of work. Expenditure, $300.
28. Herschel and Faraday Road.
The outlay in this instance was for the purpose of improving the road previously cut
out by the inhabitants along the town line after which the road is named.
Three and a quarter miles were worked upon, and a considerable improvement has
been made.
The road runs into what is known as the York River Mills. Expenditure, $150.
29. Island Road.
This Island Road is in the township of Stanhope.
The portion now constructed is from lot 9 concession 7 to lot 10 in concession 9, a
distance of 1]- miles. The work is well reported. Expenditure, $300.89.
30. Kirkfield Road.
These repairs were made mutually with the municipalities interested and the Gov-
ernment, the former contributing $250 towards the work.
The money was spent in repairing upon 13 miles from Kirkfield village, southerly,
and 3 miles northerly of the same village.
In this distance of 16 miles three-quarters of a mile of new road were made in the
shape of diversions. Departmental expenditure, $731.05.
31. Lavant Road.
The work was commenced on the east side of the township of Lavant, and repairs
were made to the west boundary; 13 miles.
The Kingston and Pembroke Railway crosses this line. Expenditure, $994.49.
32. Miner's Bay Road.
This road was damaged by bush fires to the extent of the outlay made upon it. The
disaster extended over a distance of 4 miles.
The repairs made are of a very permanent character. Expenditure, $259.59.
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33. Monmouth Road.
This is an entirely new road, leaving, what is known in that district, as the Kenna-
way Road, from a point near the town line of Dudley and Dysart, in the 5th concession,
and runs from thence south-easterly, towards a good settlement in Monmouth, the inhabi-
tants of which at the present time are unable to reach their market, Haliburton, other-
wise than on foot.
Three and a quarter miles were this year made through a rough and broken country.
Expenditure, 6722.46.
34. Monck Road.
Repairs of this road were made at several points. It was repaired from its inter-
section with the Hastings Road, westerly, to the Burleigh Road, 1 7 miles. Repairs were
also made between the Cameron Road and the Victoria Road, and from Kinmount, east-
erly, towards the Burleigh.
This road, with many others, suffered very much from the bush fires, and was repaired
at additional cost. Altogether about 30 miles received repairs. Expenditure, §1,617.13.
35. MlNDEN AND HALIBURTON ROAD
Branches from Minden Road at its intersection with the road between concessions 4 and
5 of Minden township. One and a half miles repaired. Expenditure, §303.36.
36. Methuen Road.
This road runs northerly and southerly through Methuen township.
It was very much out of repair, requiring the present expenditure upon the most
southerly 5 miles to make it fairly passable. Expenditure, §300.
37. MONTEAGLE ROAD.
Two routes were proposed for this road, and after an examination of both it was
deemed advisable to expend §300 upon the line between lots 10 and 11 and the balance
of the appropriation on a selected route from the Hastings Road, easterly, both roads
being in the township of Monteagle.
One and a half miles were made over the former and three-quarters of a mile over
the latter portion.
By this arrangement two settlements were at least partially accommodated. Ex-
penditure, §511.87.
38. Mississippi Road.
Two sections were repaired in this instance: one being from the Hastings Road,
easterly, to the York River, 6 miles; the other, from the Addington Road, westerly,
10 miles.
These repairs include several important deviations from the original line to avoid
steep hills, as also the cleaning up and grading of 1^ of a two-mile road, made by the set-
tlers, a diversion of the above road. Altogether 1 ~h miles were made or improved, in addi-
tion to which two bridges were repaired which the bush fires had destroyed. Expenditure,
$1,330.11.
39. McNab Road.
It is intended that this road shall strike the Ottawa River at Rhodes Bay.
It begins on the road allowance between the 8th and 9th concessions of McNab
township.
The expenditure of this season was confined to that portion in the 9th concession, the
money being spent upon heavy hills and building good permanent bridges. Expenditure,
S507.
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40. McClintock Eoad
Commences on the Bobeaygeon Road, on lot 32, concession A of Sherborne, and is made
from thence, easterly, through concession A and lot 1 of the 13th concession; thence it is
produced north-easterly, through lot 2 in the last named concession, and through lots 3
and 4 in the 14th concession.
This distance of 2 miles made this year is through a rough and broken country, but
if produced will reach a better class of farming land. Expenditure, $438.32.
41. Opeongo Road.
This road was repaired from Shamrock village (about 10 miles west of Renfrew) to
the village of Dacre, 6£ miles, and again from Constance Creek (some 26 miles west of
Renfrew), westerly, to Vanbrugh, 7 miles, making 131 miles of road very well repaired.
Expenditure, $1,046.05.
42. Peterson Road.
Repairs were made upon three divisions of this road, namely : 1, from the Hali-
burton Road in Guilford, westerly, to the Bobeaygeon Road ; 2, from the Hastings, 2 miles
west and 5 east ; and 3, between Brudenel and Rockingham, 1 2 miles — making a total
of 24 miles, which have been put in a very good condition for travel. Expenditure,
$1,770.50.
43. Perth Road.
Four miles were repaired of this road in the township of Loughboro', comprising the
building of many culverts, grading, etc. Expenditure, $531.80.
44. Pembroke and Alice Road.
The improvements effected upon this road are, raising the road bed over \\ miles,
reducing a heavy gradient in a hill, and making a loose stone culvert through a ravine.
Two miles of work.
The road is from Pembroke into the township of Alice. Expenditure, $650.
45. Pembroke and Eganville Road.
These repairs were begun at the outlet of Lake Dore, in the township of Wilber-
force, and continued 3 miles in the direction of Pembroke. Expenditure, $440.40.
46. Pembroke and Mattawa Road.
Twenty-one miles were repaired of this road, north-westerly, from a point 16 miles
above Pembroke.
The bridge over Chalk River was also re-covered with 3-inch pine planking. Ex-
penditure, $502.38.
47. Pembroke and Algona Road.
This is a short road in the township of South Algona which connects with another
between Eganville and Brudenel. It is on the north side of Silver Lake and runs east-
erly and westerly, in the 5th concession, from lot 10 to lot 22 ; 31 miles.
It was very much in need of the repairs made. Expenditure, $360.45.
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48. Snowdon Road and Bridges.
This road extends from the Monck Road to Minden station on the Victoria Railway,
and is a very good one throughout.
One mile was made anew and two bridges, each 124 feet in length, worth together
fully .$500. Expenditure, $736.03.
49. Sebastopol Road.
Prior to the expenditure of this season this road had been chopped out roughly, but
was impassable for waggons. It is now reported as a very fair road.
It leaves the Opeongo Road, about 33 miles west from Renfrew, at a place called
Vanbrugh, and from thence south-westerly into the township of Lyndock.
Its length, 8 miles, were made with the appropriation, §800.
50. Tudor Road.
In last year's report this road is described.
This year 4 miles were repaired and 4 miles made of new work. The road now
reaches to the south town line of Mayo. Expenditure, $999.98.
51. Victoria Road.
Fire, in this instance, did serious damage to the road south of Uphill P.O., causing
a very considerable expenditure in repairing the calamity. In addition, however, repairs
were made over about 17 miles from about six miles south of the Nipissing Railway
crossing of the road, northerly.
The Victoria Council contributed $250 towards this work. Expenditure, $740.89.
52. Vennachar Road.
This was a short road cut out by the settlers in the townships of Abinger and Mata-
watchan. It leaves the first-named township on lot 14 in concession 16 and runs thence
northerly along the west limit of said lot to the north boundary of Abinger, and thence
north-easterly to the west boundary of Matewatchan, on lot 2 concession 1, a distance of
4 J miles, which were repaired throughout and made, what it was not previously, a very
good road. Expenditure, $623.34.
53. WlLBERFORCE ROAD.
The whole length (3i miles) of this road was repaired and put into good order.
Its course is along the boundary between Wilberforce and Alice townships, from lot
No. 6, westerly, tc the line between 15 and 16, and thence southerly one mile. Expendi-
ture, $500.
54. WOLLASTON AND FARADAY ROAD.
This road is between the townships whose name it bears. It had previously been
opened roughly by the municipalities, but not sufficiently for general use.
The appropriation has materially improved it over a length of 3^ miles. Expendi-
ture, $150.
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Sessional Papers (No. 4).
A. 1882
SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE ON COLONIZATION ROADS IN 1881.
North Division.
1. Batchewaning Road $1,170 70
2. Coffin M 815 77
3. Coffin Additional „ 630 32
4. " D" Line, St. Joseph's Island h 783 61
5. Echo River Bridge 1,178 31
6. Gore Bay Road 637 00
7. Galbraith „ 1,177 20
8. Kaminstiquia n 1,055 00
9. Kakabeka Falls ■ 1,245 00
10. Lake Wolsey „ 649 20
11. Little Current and West Bay „ 100 00
12. Manitou and Green Bay M 566 50
13. Manitouaning and Ten Mile Point 505 00
14. Michael's Bay „ 552 60
15. Mudge .. ,, 520 00
16. Manitou River Bridge 382 04
17. Oliver Road 2,199 46
18. Pigeon River „ 300 00
19. Port Finlay „ 551 43
20. Providence Bay , 659 70
21. Sandfield n „ 1,007 75
22. Thessalon River Bridge 525 00
$17,211 59
II.
West Division.
Buck Lake Bridge
Beaver n i
Cominanda Road
Christie
Cardwell
Cardwell Extension
Dalton and Washago
Eagle Lake
Gurd
Indian Peninsula
Lorimer Lake
Matchedash
Macaulay :
Macaulay (South)
Muskoka, Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Maganetawan, Nos. 1 and 2
Mills
Muskoka and Bobcaygeon
Monteith and Perry, Nos. 1 and 2
McDougall
McDonald's Creek Bridge
Nipissing Road
65
$604 87
446 07
530 00
513 05
1,029 18
717 95
175 73
500 00
1,050 45
1,100 00
1,580 09
767 23
1,152 58
516 18
5,426 16
1,224 47
3,050 74
499 85
1,255 45
499 95
175 00
1,057 34
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A. 1882
23. Northwest Road
24. Northern, Nos. 1 and 2 n
25. Orange Valley n
26. Peninsula n
27. Poverty Bay n
28. Ritchie's Bridge
29. Rosseau and Nipissing, Nos. 1 and 2 Roads
30. Sinclair Road and Bridge
3 1 . St isted Road
32. South River Bridge
33. Savage Settlement Road
34. Stony Creek Bridge
35. Stony Lake
$1,043
94
3,008
94
500
00
996
03
510
50
150
00
4,950
57
1,516
32
1,084
58
i 671
80
695
65
i 542
12
600
00
),142 79
III.
East Division.
Anstruther Road
Addington, Nos. 1 and 2
Anglesea
Algona and Pembroke
Arden
Bagot
Bolsover
Bobcaygeon, Nos. 1 and 2
Burleigh, Nos. 1. and 2
Buckhorn
Barrie
Bonnechere Road and Bridge
Chanclos, Nos. 1 and 2 Road
Cobden and Eganville
Denbigh
Douglas
Eganville and South Algona
Eganville and Osceola
Flinton
Frontenac
Frontenac Junction
(Jlastonbury
Grattan
Hastings, Nos. 1 and 2
Hagarty and Brudenel
Horton and Ross
Haley's Station
Herschel and Faraday
Island
Kirkfield, Nos. 1 and 2
Lavant
Miner's Bay
Monmouth
Monck, Nos. 1 and 2
Minden and Haliburton
Methuen
Monteagle
Mississippi, Nos. 1 and 2
§829 02
1,301 99
424 76
509 00
606 97
622 52
501 47
1,709 13
756 11
800 00
415 08
1,577 66
700 00
505 00
383 18
1,000 00
417 53
500 00
554 33
800 00
698 82
527 19
317 00
1,066 80
739 55
995 95
300 00
150 00
300 89
731 05
994 49
259 59
722 46
1,617 13
303 36
300 00
511 87
1,330 11
6(i
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McNab Road
McClintock
Opeongo
Peterson, Nos. 1, 2 and 3
Perth
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
Pembroke and Alice
Pembroke and Eganville
Pembroke and Mattawa
Pembroke and Algona
Snowdon Road and Bridge
Sebastopol Road
Tudor
Victoria
Vennachar
Wilberforce
Wollaston and Faraday
$507 00
438 32
1,046 05
1,770 50
531,80
650 00
440 40
502 38
360 45
736 03
800 00
999 98
740 89
623 34
500 00
150 00
37,577 15
RECAPITULATION.
I. North Division $17,211 59
II. West Division 40,142 79
III. East Division .' 37,577 15
IV. Inspection and Locations 3,620 58
V. Balances of 1880 3,367 11
$101,919 22
Less Refunds 162 41
Total expenditure $101756 81
Number of miles of new roads made 133
ii ii roads repaired 544
ii bridges built 16
Department of Crown Lands,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
HENRY SMITH,
Supt. of Col. Roads.
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REPORT
MINISTER OF EDUCATION
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
REPORT
OP THE
MINISTER OF EDUCATION
(OUSTT-A-IRIO),
FOE THE YEARS 1880 AND 1881.
PART I.— RESPECTING THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
1. The Proceedings during, the Year 1880.
2. The Proceedings during the Year 1881.
3. Statistics of Public, Separate and High Schools por the Year 1880.
4. Comparisons between the Period prom 1872 to 1876 inclusive, and from 1877 to 1881
inclusive.
5. Comparison with other Educational Systems.
6. Suggestions and Recommendations.
PART II — RESPECTING MECHANICS' INSTITUTES AND THE LIKE SOCIETIES
AIDED FROM PROVINCIAL FUNDS.
PART ///.—RESPECTING THE UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND SCHOOLS PRO
VINCIALLY ENDOWED, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF YOUR
HONOUR IN COUNCIL.
PART IV.— RESPECTING UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS NOT UNDER
SUCH CONTROL, BUT INCORPORATED BY CHARTER OR ACT OF THE
LEGISLATURE.
WvMt& tty ©rfltr of the frflttlativ* gMKmM».
Soronta :
PRINTED BY C. BLACKETT ROBINSON, 5 JORDAN STREET.
188 2.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PART I.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
PAGE
Division I. — Proceedings during the Year 1880 :
1. Legislation, 1880 12
2. Orders in Council and Minutes of Department, 1880 13
3. Decisions of the Minister of Education, 1880 18
4. Confirmation of By-Laws, 1880 _ 19
5. Commission of Inquiry, 1880 20
6. Training of Teachers, 1880 20
7. High School Inspection, 1880 20
8. Public School Inspection, 1880 25
9. Departmental Examinations, 1880 42
10. The County Model Schools, 1880 55
11. Teachers' Associations, 1880 01
12. Superannuation of Teachers, 1880 63
13. Teachers retired from the Profession during 1880 63
Division II. — Proceedings during the Yea r -1881 :
1. Legislation, 1881 '. 64
2. Orders in Council and Minutes of Department, 1881 64
3. Decisions of the Minister of Education, 1881 67
4. Confirmation of By-Laws, 1881 68
5. Commissions of Inquiry, 1881 70
6. Training of Teachers, 1880-1881 71
7. High School Inspection, 1881 91
8. Public School Inspection, 1881 101
9. Departmental Examinations, 1881 102
10. The County Model Schools, 1881 114
11. Teachers' Associations— Proceedings of 1880 and 1881 120
12. Superannuation of Teachers, 1881 117
13. Teachers retired from the Profession during 1881 155
14. Teachers out of employment, 1881 156
15. Educational Depository, 1881 150
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. -3). A. 1882
PAIIE
Division III. — Statistics of Public, Separate, and High Schoolsfor the Year 1880:
1. Public Schools.
(1) Receipts and Expenditures. 1880 161
(2) School Population, 1880 102
(3) Number of Pupils in the different branches, 1880 163
(4) Number of Teachers, 1880 164
(5) School Boards and Rural Schools, 1880 164
2. Roman Catholic Separate Schools, 1880 165
3. Public School Inspectors 166
4. High Schools.
(1) Comparative Statement, 1870, 1880 166
(2) Receipts and Expenditures, 1880 166
(3) Number of Pupils in the different branches, 1S80 167
(4) High School Pupils matriculated, 1880 167
5) Accommodation and Miscellaneous, 1880 167
T IBLES.
1. Public Schools.
I. Table A.— Receipts and Expenditures, 1880 168
II. Table B.— Pupils attending, 1880 176
III. Table 0.— Pupils in different branches, 1880 182
IV. Table D.— Public School Teachers, 1880 188
V. Table E.— Public School Houses, 18S0 100
2. Roman Catholic Separate Schools.
VI. Table P.— Roman Catholic Separate Schools, 1880 192
3. Salaries of County Inspectors.
VII. Table G.— Salaries of County Inspectors, 1880 194
4. High Schools.
VHI. Table H— Comparative Statement, 1879,1880 195
IX. Table I. — Receipts and Expenditures, 1S80 197
X. Table K.— Pupils in the different branches, 1S80 200
XI. Table L — Miscellaneous information, Head Masters, Names, Salaries,
and Universities, 1S80 206
Division TV. — Comparison between th > iod from L872 to L876, and from L877 to 1881
inclusive :
1. Legislation 212
2. Administration 213
3. Business Transacts ms 215
4. Programme and Course of Study 217
5. Text Books 222
6. Teachers, their Training and Examination Tests 223
7. Inspection 225
8. Teachers' Associations 226
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PAGE
9. The Depository 226
10. Financial Comparison 228
11. Comparative Progress 230
Division V. — Comparisons with other Educational Systems.
1. Table as to Six States 23:!
2. Table as to sixteen cities in the United States, and nine in Ontario 234
3. Comparative Statement of twenty-eight principal countries 235
4. Table as to Normal Schools 236
5. Table from Education Report (England) 23(>
0. Summary of conclusions in Inspector McLellan's Report on the Elementary,
High, and Normal Schools in the States of Massachusetts, New York and
Connecticut 230
Division VI. — Suggestions and Recommendations 24 J
PART II.
RESPECTING MECHANICS' INSTITUTES AND THE LIKE SOCIETIES AIDED BY
PROVINCIAL FUNDS.
1. Association of Mechanics' Listitutes 202
2. Mechanics' Institutes 252
3. Returns to the Department 255
4. The Ontario School of Art and Design 257
5. The Western School of Art and Design, London 261
(i. The Canadian Institute 263
7. The Ottawa Liteiary and Scientific Society 263
8. LTnstitut Canadian-Francais, Ottawa 264
;>. Suggestions and Recommendations 265
APPENDIX.
CONTAINING DETAILS OF CONDITION OF EACH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE IN
1881, ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY.
PART III.
RESPECTING THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS PROVINCIALLY
ENDOWED.
Division 1. — The Provincial University 357
2. — University College 366
3. — Upper Canada College and Royal Grammar School 36f
4. — The School of Practical Science 39
5. -Other Institutions 40
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
PART IV.
RESPECTING UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, NOT UNDER PRO-
VINCIAL CONTROL.
PAOK
I. The University of Victoria College 403
II. University of Queen's College 404
III. University of Trinity College 405
IV. Ottawa College 406
V. University of Albert College . . 407
VI. The Western University of London 407
VII. Colleges and Schools incorporated 409
1. Trinity College School 409
2. Dufferin College 410
3. The Canadian Literary Institute 411
4. St. Michael's College 411
5. De La Salle Institute 412
VIII. — Schools and Colleges for the Higher Education of Women.
1. The Wesleyan Female College, Hamilton 413
2. The Bishop Strachan School, Toronto 413
3. The Hellmuth Ladies' College, London 414
4. The Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby 414
5. The Brantford Ladies' College 415
6. The Ottawa Ladies' College 415
7. Alma College. St. Thomas 415
Conclusion 416
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PART I
RESPECTING THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
REPORT
THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION (ONTARIO),
TO HIS HONOUR THE LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL,
FOR THE YEARS 1880 AND 1881.
May it Please your Honour,
As Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario, I respectfully beg to submit
to your Honour my Report upon the following, under their several titles, namely : —
I. — Respecting the Education Department :
1. Its proceedings during the year 1880.
2. Its proceedings during the year 1881.
3. Statistics of Public, Separate and High Schools for the year 1880.
4. Comparisons between the period from 1872 to 187G inclusive, and from
1877 to 1881 inclusive.
5. Comparisons with other educational systems.
6. Suggestions and recommendations.
II. — Respecting Mechanics' Institutes and the like Societies aided from
Provincial funds.
III. — Respecting the Universities, Colleges and Schools Provincially en-
dowed, AND SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF YOUR HONOUR IN COUNCIL.
IV. — Respecting Universities, Colleges and Schools not under such control,
but incorporated by Charter or Act of the Legislature.
PART I.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
This Department, by Statute, consists of the Executive Council of the Province, or a.
Committee thereof, one of such Council being nominated by your Honour as Minister.
executive council.
The Hon. O. Mowat, Q.C., Attorney-General and Premier.
" Adam Crooks, L.L.D., Q.C., Minister of Education.
" T. B. Pardee, Q.C., Commissioner of Crown Lands.
" Christopher F. Eraser, Q.C., Commissioner of Public Works.
" S. C. Wood, Provincial Treasurer and Commissioner of Agriculture.
" Arthur S. Hardy, Q.C., Provincial Secretary.
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OFFICIAL STAFF.
J. George Hodgins, LL.D., Deputy Minister.
Alexander Marling, LL.B., Secretary.
Samuel P. May, M.D., Superintendent of Library and Museum.
Francis J. Taylor, Chief Clerk and Accountant.
Henry Alley, Clerk and Minister's Secretary.
John T. R. Stinson, Clerk Departmental Examinations.
H. M. Wilkinson, Clerk Text Books.
A. C. Paull, Fred. T. Griffin, Frank N. Nudel, J. H. J. Kerr, Samuel A. May,
John Davison, Basil Hoch, and William H. Canniff, Clerks.
CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF EXAMINERS.
George Paxton Young, M.A., Professor of Mental and Moral Science in University
College, Chairman.
John Watson, LL.D., Professor of Logic, Metaphysics and Ethics in University of
Queen's College.
Eugene Haanel, Ph.D., ProfessoB of Natural Science and Chemistry in University of
Victoria College.
S. Arthur Marling, M.A., one of the High School Inspectors.
John M. Buchan, M.A., " "
John C. Glashan, M.A., one of the Public School Inspectors ; and
Alfred Baker, M.A., Mathematical Tutor in University College.
HIGH SCHOOL INSPECTORS.
J. A. McLellan, LL.D., and S. Arthur Marling, M.A.
Division I.
Proceedings during the year 1SS0.
1. Legislation.
Certain amendments to the Public Schools Act were made in the Session of 18S0 by
Act 43 Vic, Chap. 32, the principal of which were : —
1. An option to rural school trustees of opening such schools on the 3rd instead of
the 18th August, as the end of the summer vacation.
2. Non-resident pupils, whose parents do not pay the average school rate paid by the
resident parents, are required to pay a fee not exceeding fifty cents for each pupil for
every calendar month.
3. Every union school section or division is to be considered as within the munici-
pality in which the school-house is situate for all school purposes ; and in case of there
being two or more school-houses, in the municipality with the largest amount of assessed
property. The school rates of the union or school division are to be collected by the
collector of each municipality for its proportionate amount of the trustees' yearly requisi-
tion made to the clerk of the municipality in which the school is deemed to be situate,
upon an equalized basis of assessment ; such may be mutually agreed upon between the
councils of the respective municipalities, failing which it is to be settled by the reference
constituted as therein mentioned ; the expenses of which are payable out of the school
moneys of the union. Such equalization is to continue in force for the period of five
years, unless any Municipal Council shall, before the first day of August in any year,
require another reference for such purpose. There are provisions for giving effect to this
equalization, and for the collection by the several municipalities of the several amounts
payable by each part of the union sufficient to meet the trustees' yearly requisition, and
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the payment by their respective collectors to the treasurer of the municipality in which
the union is deemed to be.
4. The annual assessment roll shall contain, in a separate column, the number of
children between the ages of five and sixteen years resident with each person on the
assessment roll, and the municipal clerk is, on or before the first day of January in each
year, required to furnish the secretary-treasurer of each school section with a statement
of the total number of children in the section, and also to furnish the Public School
Inspector with a statement of the total number in the township.
5. All expenses attending the assessment, collection or payment of school rates shall
be payable by the municipality ; and the rates shall be paid over to the trustees without
any deduction, and not later than the twentieth day of December. This applies to all
public school rates, and also to separate school trustees, when they direct the municipal
clerk to this effect.
6. Proper books of account are required to be kept of all school moneys, according to
forms prepared by the Minister of Education.
7. Expenditure for school furniture, ordinary repairs, and the like, does not require
the sanction of the Municipal Council or ratepayers.
8. Where part of a township is, for school purposes, within an adjoining village or
town, the council of the township can withdraw such part by by-law passed before the
first day of October in any year, taking effect on the first clay of January following, and
any disagreement is to be settled by the usual reference.
9. The power of confirming by-laws for the formation, alteration or dissolution of
school sections and unions has been entrusted to the Minister, and upon such confirma-
tion the by-laws become absolutely legal and valid.
10. In any school matter or enquiry the Minister may obtain a writ of subpoena for
the attendance of witnesses and their examination upon oath.
2. Orders in Council and Minutes of Department, 1880.
I. — High School, Barrie, constituted a Collegiate Institute (23rd of January, 1880).
II. — Cancellation op Certificate of George H. Thompson (23rd of January, U
III. — High School, St. Thomas, Constituted a Collegiate Institute (5th of February,
1880).
IV. — Removal of the Disqualification of Agnes Craine, William A. Howard and
Joseph Bourke as Public School Teachers (27th of January, 1880).
V. — High School, Harriston, established (20th of February, 1880).
VI. — Removal of the Disqualification of Albert H. Gilbert as a Public ScnooL
Teacher (25th of February, 1880).
VII. — Regulations respecting Apportionment of High School Grant for 1880
(27th of February, 1880).
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The sum of $72,000 of the amount granted by the Legislature for the year 1880
will be distributed as follows : —
1. In the payment of an allowance of §450 to each High School (105) . . $47,250
2. According to average attendance at each High School 13,500
3. On the results of the Intermediate Examination 10,000
The total allowance to each High School will be the sum of the amounts distributed
to each under the foregoing heads.
The payment of any portion of such allowance is subject to the conditions of the
High School Act in relation thereto, which must be strictly complied with by each High
School, and are as follows : —
1. All moneys so received from the High School Grant, together with the amount-
received from the County Council, shall be expended in the payment of the salaries of
the masters and teachers, and for no other purpose.
2. Each High School must be conducted according to law and the regulations in that
behalf, or otherwise shall not be entitled to receive any part of such allowance.
3. The High School will not be entitled to receive any part of this allowance unless
the amount raised by the Council of the Municipality in which the High School is situate
and paid over to the High School Board, is at least equal to the amount of such allowance.
4. As security for the performance of the foregoing conditions by each High School,
no allowance will be paid to such High School by the Department in any following year
unless the County equivalent and the local Municipal grants for the last preceding year
have respectively been fully paid to the High School Board, and by the said Board have
been duly expended and applied for High School purposes according to the Law and Regu-
lations in that behalf.
VIII. — Emulations for Non-Professional Examination for First Class Certifi
cates, Grades A and B ; for Non-Professional Examination of Candidates
for Third Class Certificates ; and Supplemf.ntary Regulations as to
Public School Inspectors' Certificates (20th day of March, 1880).
1. Non-Professional Examination for Third Class Certificates for Grades "A" and "B."
2. Non-Professional Examination of Candidates for Third Class Certificates.
3. Supplementary Regulations as to Public School Inspectors' Certificates.
The text of these Regulations will appear in the Supplementary Compendium about
to be issued.
IX. — Appointment of Sub-Examiners, July Examination (1st of April, 1880).
X. — Temporary Appointment of Hon. A. S. Hardy as Minister of Education (1st
of April, 1880).
XL — Appointment of additional Sub-Examiners, July Examination (12th of June,
1880).
XII. — Services of Educational Depository Clerks dispensed with (25th of June,
1880).
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XII [. — Algoma constituted a District for School Inspection under the Depart-
ment (14th of July, 1880).
XIV. — Appointment of additional Sub-Examiners, July Examination (9th of Julv,
1880).
XV. — List of Authors and Works prescribed for First Class and Intermediate
Examinations (21st of July, 1S80).
These, also XVI., XVII., and XIX. are published in circular form, and will also
appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
XVI. — Regulations for the Examination of Public School Teachers, amended and
revised (19th of August, 1880).
XVII. — Revised Regulations for Public School Teachers' Certificates and High
School Programme (20th of August, 1880).
XVIII. — Appointment of Staff of Teachers for Ottawa Model School (3rd of
September, 1880).
XIX. — Regulations as to Training of First and Second Class Teachers in Normal
Schools (4th of October, 1880).
XX. — Appointment of Writing and Book-keeping Master at Ottawa Model
School (13th of October, 1880).
XXI. — Additional Regulations as to Third Class Public School Teachers' Cer-
tificates (10th of November, 1880).
In the case of holders of Third Class Certificates having passed the Intermediate
Examination who apply for a renewal of such certificate, any further non-professional
examination shall not be required ; and the County Board is also empowered to exempt
the holders of Third Class Certificates, passing the Intermediate Examination, from attend-
ance at a County Model School as a condition for the renewal of such Third Class Cer-
tificate in all cases where the County Board considers the teaching experience of the can-
didates for such renewal is equivalent to attendance for one term at a County Model
School.
XXII. — Mr. Odilon Duford appointed Assistant Inspector of French Schools
for the Counties of Prescott and Russell (23rd of November, 1880).
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XXIII.- — Regulation respecting County Teachers' Associations (23rd of November,
1880).
Authorizing Teachers' Associations to hold a series of Township Institutes in all the
townships of the county, in lieu of one of the half-yearly meetings of the' County Teachers'
Associations.
XXIV. — Regulations respecting the Central Committee (25th of November, 1880),
as follows : —
1. The questions in the different subjects prescribed for the Non-Professional Exam-
ination of candidates for Public School Teachers' Certificates of all classes, and at the
High School Intermediate Examination, shall be prepared by the Central Committee of
Examiners, who are to be appointed after the end of the current year, as provided in these
regulations.
2. Such Committee shall consist of a Chairman and six other members appointed by
the Education Department. The Chairman shall hold office during pleasure, and the other
members for the period of three years respectively, two of such Examiners retiring in
rotation on the first day of January in each year ; and for establishing such system of
rotation of the members of such Committee, two shall be now appointed for three years,
two for two years, and two for one year. Any retiring Examiner shall not be eligible to
be re-appointed until after an interval of at least one year from the expiry of his former
appointment.
3. The Chairman shall have the supervision of such Committee in the discharge of
their duties, and in the preparation of questions in each department of study. The Com-
mittee shall, as soon as practicable after their appointment, and thereafter before the
fifteenth day of September in each year, prepare a scheme and submit it for the approval
of the Minister, in order that full information may be given to candidates of the kind of
examination they will be expected to undergo in each subject. The questions shall be
governed by such a standard as will elicit the possession by the candidate of fair
average knowledge in each subject, having regard to the objects of each examination.
The questions on each subject are to be framed by the Examiners solely to ascertain
whether the candidate has acquired a knowledge of each subject, and so is qualified or not
for the Upper School in the case of the High School Intermediate Examination, or for
non-professional standing as a Public School Teacher of the Third, Second, or First Class,
as the case may be. It is not intended that at any of the examinations comparative
merits of individual candidates amongst themselves should be ascertained.
4. The questions on each subject shall be set by two of the Examiners, and approved
of by the Committee.
5. The examination of the answers to the questions shall be under the supervision
of the Committee of Examiners, with the assistance of such number of sub-Examiners
from time to time as may be necessary, who will be appointed by the Education Depart-
ment.
6. The Committee shall examine and report upon such appeals from candidates at any
of the foregoing examinations as may be referred to them by the Minister.
7. The High School Inspectors shall be the Examiners for preparing questions for
the examination of pupils for admission to the High Schools from time to time, and all
appeals to the Department from unsuccessful candidates at such examinations shall be
disposed of by the High School Inspectors.
8. The High School Inspectors shall, with one of the Public School Inspectors from
time to time to be appointed by the Minister, discharge the duties connected with the
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professional examination of students at the Normal Schools as \\ ell as their inspection, as
prescribed by the regulations in that behalf.
The foregoing came into force on the first day of January, 1881, except as to High
School Entrance Examinations, as to which they took effect at once.
XXV. — Change op Office Hours in Civil Service, Ontario (17th of April, 1880).
XXVI. — Whitby High School constituted a Collegiate Institute (9th of Decem-
ber, 1880).
XXVII. — Perth High School constituted a Collegiate Institute (30th of Decem-
ber, 1880).
XXVIII. — Inspectors', High School Masters', and Examiners' Certificates
Granted during 1SS0 ( continued from, Report of 1879).
I. — Names of Persons who have received Inspectors' Certificates.
Armstrong, T. C. S., M.A.
Armstrong, John, B. A.
Colles, \V. H. G.
Connor, James W., B.A.
Craig, James J., B.A.
Eastman, Samuel A.
Echlin, R. P., B.A.
Embury, Allan.
Fletcher, M. J.
Graham, John, B.A.
Johnston, William.
McGill, Anthony, B.A.
Morris, A. M., B.A.
Kowat, Isaac P.
Summerby, Win. J.
Woods, Samuel, B.A.
II. — Names of Persons who have received High School Masters' Certificates.
Arthur, E. C, B.A.
Brethour, John H., B.A.
Buchard, Isaac J., B.A.
Cruickshank, Alex. D., B.A.
Curry, Edward S., B.A.
Davidson, A. B., B.A.
Echlin, E. P., B.A.
Fenwick, M. M„ B.A.
Fraser, W. H., B.A.
Harrison, C. W.
Hoople, Heber A., J?. A.
Kennedy, Harvey C.
McKay, Emanuel.
Merchant, Francis W., B.A.
Orland. P. L. D., B.A.
Scales, Thomas, B.A.
Sieveright, D., M.A.
III. — Names of Persons who have received Examiners' Certificates.
Bell, J. J., M.A.
Campbell, Neil M.
Carroll, William.
Colles, W. H. G.
Donovan, Cornelius.
Dunsmore, Thomas.
Echlin, R. P., B.A.
Harrison, C. W.
Hill, Richard.
Johnston, Win., M.A.
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McFaul, Rev. Alexander.
McLaughlin, John.
Shepherd, Richard.
Summerby, Wm. J.
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3. Decisions of the Minister of Education.
Since the appointment of the Minister, on the 14th day of February, 1876, a record
has been kept to the present time of all acts transacted under his personal administration,
and especially such as involved opinions and directions upon questions arising under the
law and regulations, from Municipal and School Corporations and officials, Inspectors,
ratepayers, and others concerned.
The subjects involved, come under the following heads :
1. School Meetings and Elections in Rural Sections.
2. Powers and Duties of Township Boards and Rural Trustees, with respect to school
accommodation and property ; and also as to the general management of school affairs.
3. Settlement of Boundaries.
4. Union School Divisions.
5. Public School Assessments — Debentures — Collections.
6. Cities, Towns and Villages.
7. Public School Inspectors and Examiners.
8. Public School Teachers and their Certificates.
9. Separate School Questions.
10. High School Questions.
11. Miscellaneous Questions.
The number of cases decided, as recorded in the several years (inclusive of 1880), was
as follows :
1876 — Six hundred and eighty-six.
1877 — Six hundred and four.
1878 — Seven hundred and eighty-three.
1879 — Eleven hundred and sixty-nine.
1880 — Three thousand five hundred and forty — ten hundred and thirty
of these being by the Minister directly.
Such decisions as are of general interest, and still applicable, have been collected,
and will, with those in 1881, form part of the Supplementary Compendium.
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■'>. Commissions of Inquiry.
Instructions were issued to H. R. Bigg, Esq., Public School Inspector, No. 1 Leeds,
to investigate a charge against Paul Kingston, alias P. C. Kingston, of falsifying a certi-
ficate, 29th September, 1880, and personating another candidate named Paul Kingston.
The certificate was cancelled, and Mr. Kingston deprived of the right of presenting him-
self at any examination in future.
6. Training of Teachers.
Normal Schools — Toronto and Ottawa.
The particulars under this head will be found with those of 1881, page
7. High School Inspection.
High School Inspectors.
James A. McLellan, M.A., LL.D.; J. M. Buchan, M.A.; S. Arthur Marling, M.A.
Reports or Inspectors.
Report of James A. McLellan, Esq., LL.D.
Instead of presenting a lengthy report for 1S80, on the condition of the High Schools
and Collegiate Institutes, I propose to refer to certain points which in my opinion require
present consideration.
[a) The Entrance Examination.
1. Has the time come when something more may be fairly demanded at the Entrance
Examination? This Examination fixes the point at which the High School course begins;
but more, it determines the superior limit for our Public School work. I think it
may be pertinently asked whether children are to be obliged to enter the High Schools
in order to learn " simple interest '
2. Is it wise to have the control of these Examinations so largely in the hands of
masters of High Schools 1 There are evidences of a disposition to lower the standard of
examination, to the manifest injury of the Public Schools. This is perhaps due in some
measure to the fact next stated.
3. Too large a money grant is made to depend on this Examination. The amount
paid per unit of average attendance in the Lower School, proves a temptation to laxity in
the examination for entrance into the High Schools. The old and evil tendency to deplete
the Public School for the benefit of the High School is decidedly reviving.
(b) The Intermediate Examination.
1. The effect of this Examination has on the whole been highly beneficial.
2. Any evil tendencies that have appeared are not a necessary outcome of the Exam-
ination, but are due to causes which may be entirely removed.
3. Amongst the evils referred to is the attempt on the part of many candidates for
the teaching profession to prepare in a fen: months for the Intermediate Examination.
This evil is fostered by those who have been accustomed to proclaim their success in the
work of "rapid preparation," and to raise an outcry about the "difficulty of the Examin-
ation papers," when their promises largely fail to be verified.
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4. But as there is no " royal road " to learning, so there is no patent process for the
instantaneous production of teachers. Time is a necessary element in producing culture.
The Intermediate Examination was established on this condition ; it represents at least
two years' study from the time of passing the Entrance Examination.
5. It would seem necessary therefore to take steps to compel candidates for the
teacher's profession to devote a reasonable amount of time to preparation for their work,
rather than to lower the standard of examination to the needs of illiteracy.
6. Would it not then be well in the Intermediate Examination to make a distinction
between those, on the one hand, who are merely examined for promotion to the Upper
School with a view to continuing their studies ; and those, on the other hand, who are
examined with a view (in most cases) to terminate their studies by an examination which
is to give them a life-long right to teach in the schools of the country 1
(c) T/te Collegiate Institute Test.
1. The Latin test is not satisfactory. A great many pupils to whom it is quite
unsuitable are obliged to take this course in the interests of the schools.
2. The curriculum ought to be so modified as to give a greater prominence to Science,
especially to Botany and Chemistry, and their application in agriculture.
3. Some of the Institutes are in receipt of a large extra money-grant, though they
are on the whole inferior to many of the High Schools.
4. Should not the conditions necessary for an Institute be modified so as to include
amongst other things a thoroughly competent staff of teachers, not only competent in
scholarship, but by professional training and large experience 1 and
5. All the necessary appliances for the proper teaching of Science ; and the actual
teaching of Science according to the most approved methods 1
(d) Distribution of the Government Grant. The mode of distribution is hardly satisfactory.
1. Is not the minimum grant too large, so that schools which do little or nothing for
themselves are rewarded at the expense of more worthy schools 2
2. The amount given on mere average attendance is too great. The effect of this has
already been referred to. There should, I think, either be no grant under this head, or
the grant should be strictly limited to one dollar (annually) per unit of average attendance.
3. Under the present arrangement a great many good schools (quite as good as a
majority of the Collegiate Institutes) get no substantial acknowledgment for their
eKcellent work. The principle of payment for results is in fact ignored.
4. The amount depending on the Intermediate Examination is now too small. The
"Intermediate" is our most important examination; its results, on the average, are a
good test of the efficiency of the schools. If the principle of payment on results is to be
retained, the money-payment for the results of the Intermediate Examination should be
determined by the real importance of the examination. As matters now stand, a school
that has secured an " Entrant " is about as well off as one that prepares an "Intermediate."
The present tendency is to make the law regarding payment on results a dead letter. There
ought to be a payment of $8 or $10 (annually) per unit of average attendance in the
Upper School.
(«) Teaching. In some of the schools the teaching, on the whole, is very good; in others
very bad.
1. In Mathematics there is a good deal of excellent teaching; but in many schools
there is room and great need for improvement ; in fact first-rate Mathematical teachers
are comparatively rare.
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2. Rarer still are good Science teachers. The inductive method is not generally fol-
lowed. There is much teaching of " dead vocables," not much of that rational teaching
which puts the pupil in full possession of valuable knowledge, and gives at the same time
an intellectual discipline of a high order.
3. In many schools the " English Language and English Literature" are well taught;
but in perhaps a greater number they are not well taught. Not sufficient attention is
paid to reading and elocution. Too much is made of mere routine in grammar ; the chief
end of school life is to learn to analyse, if we may judge from the prevailing idolatry of
"Grammatical Analysis."
4. In a word, though there are many excellent teachers to be found in all the depart-
ments of the High School course, there are also many who from lack of scholarship or lack
of training, or from both defects, are unable to do work of a really high character.
(/} Qualifications of Teachers.
1. The time has, therefore, come when provision should be made for supplying
thoroughly qualified teachers for the various departments of study in our High Schools.
2. The possession of a degree (M.A. or B.A.) is not alone sufficient. There may be
scholarship, but not ability to impart knowledge, much less to educate.
3. In order to secure the best results in Secondary Education, High School teachers
of every grade should receive professional training.
4. This is especially the case in our system, because the High School teachers are
now educating the teachers of our Public Schools. The teachers therefore who teach our
teachers must themselves be good teachers, or those whom they turn out of their hands
will be bad teachers ; and this in spite of the training in methods (necessarily brief) which
can be given in our Model and Normal Schools. If therefore our present economical
mode of providing trained teachers — wise and effective also it will prove under proper
conditions — is to be a real success, our High School teachers must be educators as well as
scholars, and to secure this they must be trained professionally.
5. I consider this imperative, as it is essential to a high degree of efficiency in the
practical working of our system of education. There should be found, and found at once,
a, practical solution of the problem, How shall our High School teachers be properly
trained for their profession?
Report of S. A. Marling, Esq., M.A.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit a few general observations on the condition of the
High Schools, suggested mainly by my visits to those situated in the eastern and central
•districts of the Province, during the year 1880. I venture also to add some recom-
mendations.
1. The state of things remains much the same as at the time of my last Annual
Report, in regard to the subjects therein discussed, and the suggestions made, and I
have but little to add to them on the present occasion. The discussion of these and other
educational topics in the public press, and at County and Provincial Teachers' Associa-
tions, with the increased interest taken in Provincial education, primary, secondary
and collegiate, cannot but assist very materially in the solution of the many vexed
questions that perplex the administrators of the system. And, seeing that the real force
by which the Provincial system is to be promoted must come from the people themselves, it
is surely a good omen for this Province when, in addition to the means providbd for
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securing efficiency in its teacherSj and the thoroughness of the tests applied to their work,
our educational system enjoys, in constantly increasing measure, the support of popular
sympathy, and the energy which can spring from popular sympathy alone.
2. I am glad to be able to testify, as I have done in the detailed reports already
submitted to you, that the High Schools are, with very few exceptions, in a healthy and
vigorous condition. Their place as an integral and essential part of the Provincial school
system is now assured. There have been but few changes during the year in the head-
masterships ; but you will have noticed the many recent accessions of skilled ability and
high attainments to the ranks of the assistant masters. But the supply of really skilled
teaching, even now, is not equal to the demand ; and this leads me to remark —
3. That while, perhaps, the very best teachers are so by a gift of nature, and cannot
by any process be manufactured, yet as these are seen only now and then in a generation,
training must be provided for the majority. Training for the teachers of the Primary
Schools has long been recognized as a necessity ; teachers of Secondary Schools have had
to get this where and how they could. But Secondary or High Schools are a part of
the public service, and it would seem that the training of their teachers should be a public-
service too. I am glad to know that this subject is occupying your attention, and that
there is some prospect of the needed provision being made. Seeing that the Public-
School teachers receive their training in the High Schools, and that most teachers will
teach as they have themselves been taught, it is most important that the teaching in the
High Schools should be of the best attainable character.
4. In view of the increasing numbers of candidates for teachers' certificates attending
the High Schools, and the extreme haste and rush to get certificates, I think the time has
come to restrain this impetuosity, the result of which is seen at the professional examina-
tions in the crudity of the notions of candidates, and in their want of information and
culture. The element of time in training has not been sufficiently recognized among us ;
and now that the prospective supply of teachers is so large, I submit that in their interest,
and in the interest of the High Schools, it would be well to require of candidates going
up to the non-professional examination for teachers, a certificate of one or two years'
attendance at a High School.
5. In close relation to the above, I am of the opinion that many boys and girls are
prematurely urged forward from the Public School to the High School, owing to the credit
attending the passing of the examination. Some of these would do far better to remain
a year or two longer at the Public School, their extreme youth rendering it undesirable
to impose upon them the burden of the High School curriculum. Many of the High
School pupils do not remain long enough after passing the entrance examination for their
High School training to exercise any very appreciable effect upon them.
6. Considering the fact that many of the pupils do not contemplate adopting teach-
ing as a profession, but are still anxious for promotion to the Upper School, I submit that
it would be well to meet such cases by an extension, to a limited extent, of the system of
options, and by modifying the rigour of the rule as to the minimum of marks necessary
for passing into the Upper School. General excellence might be allowed to compensate
for deficiency in a single subject, so that a good aggregate might atone for low marks in
a branch or group. This has been sanctioned, in a measure, in the past ; but it does not
seem fit to permit any one to take out a teacher's certificate who has fallen short of the
minimum in any subject. Twenty per cent, in arithmetic, for example, is surely too low
for one who has to teach arithmetic.
7. I think that the examination for teachers should be further differentiated from
that of the mere Intermediate, by adding questions of a special character, suited to that
class of candidates ; and that candidates be required to state on their papers whether they
are writing for a teaching certificate or not, and that the examiners be guided in their
reading the papers accordingly. It is manifestly unfair and injurious to apply the same
test to a boy or girl of fourteen as to an adult or to a pupil of eighteen.
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8. The High School Inspectors have noticed a marked difference among the local
Examining Boards in their valuation of candidates' answers at the High School Entrance
Examination. Most of the Examiners exercise good judgment in this work ; but there
are not wanting instances of extreme laxity. It is desirable that the results be reviewed
by two Examiners before the report of the examination is sent in.
9. As the question of the distribution of the Government grant will probably engage
your attention, I take the liberty of asking your attention to the remarks on this subject
made by the High School Inspectors in their reports for 1879, and to the special memo-
randum submitted by me, under your instructions. I will only add here, that I respect-
fully suggest that the following principles should be kept in view in any scheme that may
be adopted for apportioning the grant : —
a. To allow a fixed minimum of $450 to each school, as at present.
b. To allow a fixed sum in consideration of school accommodations and equipment.
c. To allow a fixed sum in consideration of the number and qualification of the
teachers engaged.
d. To give a sum not exceeding the amount paid per pupil in the Public School, for
every pupil attending the High School. This sum should be kept low, in order not to
offer a premium for crowding the High School at the expense of the Public School.
e. To give a small sum, say §4 or less, per annum for each Upper School pupil. This
sum should be kept down, in order to diminish the unhealthy rivalry that has arisen
between schools, and to relieve the teachers from harassing and undue anxiety as to
examination results, and from the attempts, too frequently made, to lure away pupils
from their classes.
/. To allow for pupils passing a University Examination at the same rate as for
Upper School. This is desirable in view of the increasing number of candidates who are
going up for matriculation and for the University local examinations for women.
a. To give a money bonus for the encouragement of such subjects as ought to be
taught in High Schools, but are too often neglected, as having no place in the Inter-
mediate Examination, viz. : Music, Drawing, Drill, Reading and Writing. The first three
of these have almost ceased to be taught since the grant for them was withdrawn. The
neglect of Reading and Writing in the High Schools has been dwelt upon in former
reports.
h. To require a fee from candidates for teachers' certificates, at their Non-professional
Examination.
i. To secure generally in the arrangement, as great an amount of fixity as may be,
so that School Boards shall be enabled to make their estimates from year to year with
some approach to certainty, and that their operations may not be embarrassed by excessive
fluctuations in their receipts.
k. To lessen the 'examination pressure.' The public mind has unfortunately been led
to form its estimate of the success of a school by the number of pupils advertised as
having passed some public written examination, whether for promotion, or for certificate,
or for matriculation. The Public School is judged by the number of its entrants
to the Hi»h School, and the High School by the number of its ' intermediates,' or
matriculants, and by these tests the popular estimate of the High School is to a great
extent determined. Now, while I believe it to be true that the number of intermediates
passed as compared with the number of candidates, taking several years together, would
be a pretty fair test of the efficiency of a High School, it is plainly unjust to expect the
' tale of bricks' every year. One way to remove this hardship would be to make the
money "rant dependent on the examinations a good deal less than it is at present. The
honour of passing examinations should be abundant stimulus. It is not teachers, as a
"eneral rule, that require to be urged to exertion, and it would be better to encourage
effort on the part of school trustees and municipalities, by giving them pecuniary returns.
for the amounts they pay in equipping their school and in providing efficient teachers.
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10. The attention of the Department has been drawn to the fact that in many
instances the cost to High School Boards of the Intermediate Examination is greater
than the money payment to the High School in respect of its candidates who pass ; but
if fees were imposed upon candidates for teachers' certificates, the cost of the Intermediate
Examination otherwise might be borne by the Department. Many who write at the
Intermediate Examination are not High School pupils and have no proper claim upon
the High School Board for the payment of expenses caused by them.
Expenditure for High School Inspectors.
Salaries of three Inspectors $6,000 00
Travelling expenses do. 1,150 00
Other expenses 206 50
$7,356 50
8. Public School Inspection.
List of Public School Inspectors.
Donald McDiarmid, M.D
Alexander McNaughton
Arthur Brown
Wm. J. Suinmerby
Odilon Duford
Kev. John May, M. A
Kev. George Blair, M. A
William R. Bigg
Robert Kinney, M.D
F. L. Michell. B.A
R. G. Scott, B.A
John Agnew. M. D
Frederick Burrows
Gilbert D. Piatt. B.A
William Mackintosh
John Johnston
Edward Scarlett
John J. Tilley
James Covle Brown
C. D. Curry, B.A
James H. Knight
Henry Reazin
James McBrien
John Hodgson
David Fotheringham
Donald J. McKinnon
Rev. William McKee, B.A ..
James C. Morgan, M. A
Robert Little
Joseph H. Smith
Michael Joseph Kelly, M.D
John B. Somerset
James H. Ball, M. A
Clarke Moses
James J. Wadsworth, M.A., M.B
William Carlyle
JURISDICTION.
Glengarry
Stormont
Dundas ...
Prescott and Russell
" " Assistant for French Schools
Carleton
Grenville and Town of Prescott
Leeds No. 1
Leeds No. 2, and Town of Brockville
Lanark and Town of Perth . .
Renfrew, Town of Pembroke, and District of
Nipissing
Frontenac
Lennox and Addington and Town of Napanee
Prince Edward
Hastings No. 1
Hastings No. 2, and City of Belleville ....
Northumberland and Town of Cobourg
Durham and Towns of Bowmanville and
Port Hope
Peterborough
Baliburton
E. Victoria and Town of Lindsay
W. Victoria
( mtario and Town of Whitby
S. York
N. York
Peel and Town of Brampton
S. Simcoe
N. Simcoe and Towns of Barrie and Orillia. .
Hilton and Towns of Milton and Oakville. . .
Wentworth, City of Hamilton and Town of
Dundas
Brant, City of Brantford and Town of Paris.
Lincoln
Welland and Towns of Clifton and Thorold. .
Haldimand
Norfolk and Town of Simcoe
Oxford and Towns of Ingersoll, Tilsonburg
and Woodstock
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POST OFFICE.
Athol.
Newington.
Morrisburg.
Russell.
Curran.
Ottawa.
Prescott.
Brockville.
Perth.
Pembroke.
Kingston.
Napanee.
Picton.
Madoc.
Belleville.
Cobourg.
Bowmanville.
Peterborough.
Minden.
Lindsay.
Myrtle.
Yorkville.
Aurora.
Brampton.
Cookstown.
Barrie.
Acton.
Ancaster.
Brantford.
St. Catharines.
Thorold.
( laledonia — Seneca.
Simcoe.
Woodstock.
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List of Public School Inspectors — contin;
Thomas Pearce
David P. Clapp, B.A.
JURISDICTION.
P( >ST OFFICE.
J. J. Craig
Thomas ' rordon . .
William Ferguson -
Andrew < rrier
William Alexander
John M. Moran
John R. Miller
Archibald 1 lewar
W. S. Clendening
Alexander < lampbell ....
John I harness
Joseph S. Carson
A. F. Butler
Edmund B. Harrison
Wilinot M. Nichols, B.A.
Charles A. Barnes
John Brebner
Theodule Girardot
D. \. Maxwell
P. A. Switzer, B.A.
James L. Hughes
l!ev. Robert Torrance
W. G. Kidd
J. I'.. Boyle
John C. Glashan
James B. Grey
John McLean
Rev. A. McColl
!;, I'.. Carman, M.A
John Rogers
Rev. S. H. Eastman
James Stratton
J. M. Piatt.. M.D
G. W. lo.ss. M.P
Thomas Milliard
Richard Harcourt, B.A., M.P.P
J. C. Patterson. .M.P
Waterloo and Towns of Berlin and Gait. .. .
X. Wellington and Towns of Harriston,
Listowel and Mount Forest
S. Wellington and Town of Orangeville. . . .
W. Grey and Town of ( (wen Sound .
s. I J-rey and Town of Durham ...
E. Grey and Town of Meaford ...
X. Perth and Towns of Palmerston and Strat-
ford
S. Perth, Towns of Mitchell and St. Marys
S. Huron and Town of Goderich
X. Huron and Towns of Clinton and Seaforth
E. Bruce and Town of Walkerton
\V\ Bruce and Town of Kincardine
E. Middlesex
W. Middlesex
Elgin
E. Kent and Town of Bothwell
W. Kent
Lambton No. 1, and Town of Petrolia
Lambton No. '-'. and Town of Sarnia
Essex No. 1, and Towns of Sandwich and
Amherstburgh
IN sex .No. li
Districts of Algoma and Parry Sound and
Towns of Collingwood and Meafori I .
Cityof ,
Berlin.
I Carristi »n.
Guelph.
Price ville.
Thornbury.
Stratford.
Stratford.
Goderich.
Walkerton.
Kincardine.
London.
Strathroy.
Si T] omas.
Bidgeti iwn.
Rondeau Harbour.
Forest.
Sarnia.
Sandwich.
Andn rstburgh.
( lolling? 1.
Toronto.
Guelph.
Kingston.
London.
Ottawa.
St. Catharines.
St. Thomas.
Chatham.
Cornwall.
Niagara.
I Ishawa.
Petei I- -tough.
Picton.
Strathroy.
Waterloo.
Welland.
Windsor.
Extracts from Reports of Public School Inspectors.
County of Dundas.
Extract from Report of Arthur Brown, Esq., Inspector.
The average of salaries paid teachers in the townships also shows a steady decrease,
while that in the villages shows a slight increase. The averages for the County for the
three years were $273.97, 8278.95 and 8270.1' -I respectively. The average salary of male
teachers for the same period was $383.18, $366.95 and §373.75, and of female teachers
8192.08, $194.99 and $188.80.
The attendance for 1880 does not show the same gratifying result as that recorded
for 1S79. The falling off, however, occurs in the villages, and when the four townships
are considered by themselves, the record shows an increase of attendance more thou
double that of 1879. This increase is due to the greater number of days the schools have
been kept open, and to a somewhat more regular attendance, but principally to the
former.
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I cannot help thinking that the nature of the Regulations in reference to additional
accommodation has something to do with the small ratio of average attendance to the
school population. The Regulations provide that when a section has a certain number of
resident children an additional room and an additional teacher shall be secured. These
Regulations are almost a dead letter. Parents in too many instances discourage attend
ance, lest their schools should be over-full and the expense of another teacher incurred ;
and trustees, through fear of the school-room proving too small, neglect to urge a full
attendance. I am sorry to have observed even a care to recurn the numbers in the school
census below the actual amount. I fear that as long as the appointment of an otlicer to
look after absentees is left optional with trustees, the appointment will only be made in
sections in which there is full accommodation for all the children of the section.
I am glad to be able to report the schools of the County as improving in efficiency.
The teaching is more thorough and practical, as is evidenced both at Competitive and
Entrance Examinations. A good part of this improvement is due to the training given
in the County Model School, and to the regular attendance of teachers at their Association
Meetings. When the County Model Schools shall have been made as complete as possible,
all will have been done that can be done to secure competent and trained teachers. The
next great object will be to secure the attendance of a much larger proportion of the
children ; and if the Minister of Education shall be enabled to secure the same success in
this direction that he has in securing qualified teachers, our Public Schools will be justly
the pride of our people.
Table A. — School Population and Accommodation for 1880, as follows: —
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No. 5 to 21.
No. 7 to 12.
Average attend-
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year.
of Teachers.
Xo.
of Rooms.
Totals
5,536
2, f.15
2,094
7G
75
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Also Table F. — Assessed Value and School Rate.
Assessed Value.
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Average
School Rate.
Assessed Value.
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Average
Kate.
County of Prescott and Russell.
Extract from Report of W. J. Svmmerby, Esq., Inspector.
Having been in the Inspectorate but a short time before the close of the year, I shall
not make any general remarks other than to state that the greatest hindrance to progress
in the schools seems to be the lack of qualified teachers. You will see by the report that
sixty-five, or nearly one-half, of the teachers held temporary certificates during the past
year
County of Leeds — District No. 1.
Extract from Report of W. R. Bigg, Esq., Inspector.
I cannot report any material alteration in the status of the schools since the date of
my last report. Salaries have, however, been subject to a reduction, consequent upon the
increased supply of teachers, and the engagements made at the close of the year 1880
indicate a still further diminution, about twenty-five per cent, less being paid than during
the period 1874 to 1877.
The enterprising village of Gananoque has erected a large, handsome and commo-
dious one-story stone school-house, containing four rooms, with separate out-door entries
and cloak rooms, which will afford ample accommodation with that already possessed.
Two of the rooms are 40 feet by 36 feet, and the other two are 36 feet by 25 feet. The
rooms are lofty and well furnished witli blackboards. An acre of playground is attached
to the building.
The Grenville Model School having been discontinued, a greater amount of labour
is now thrown on the Brockville and Farmersville Model Schools, which, although doing
Grenville's work, do not receive the Government grant formerly paid to the latter. The
Counties' Council this year supplemented the Government grant by apportioning $100 to
Brockville and $200 to Farmersville. I trust that ere long increased assistance will be
afforded both by the Government and County Councils.
Compulsory education will take a long time to enforce. What is everybody's business
is no one's, and the permissive or recommendatory provisions of the School Act remain
to all intents and purposes a dead letter. It seems extremely unfair to enact that the
schools shall be free, and to tax everyone for the support of universal education, and
having obtained the money for that purpose not to so expend it. Surely we ought not to
be compelled to pay merely for the theory that "the State mivs every child an education."
Yet at any hour of the day our streets are swarming with children between the ages of
five and sixteen, though many of them may be perhaps occasionally sent to school.
By the regulations to come into operation in 1881, the standard for Third Class
Certificates has been raised to that of the late Intermediate. This I consider very objec-
tionable from an eastern standpoint. The change may be suitable for the west, but it
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is premature here, as we have barely enough Third Class teachers to supply our needs, and
have been hitherto obliged, in many instances, to grant temporary certificates. 1 fail to
see, in the ease of our ordinary rural schools, where Fourth Class work is hardly the
maximum attained, except in a few instances, the utility of exacting from the teacher a
superficial knowledge of chemistry and natural philosophy, especially when these subjects
are taught only in the High 'Schools.
The effect in towns of school law legislation during the past ten years, has been to
exalt the High Schools at the expense of the Public Schools. The latter are now virtually
but mere feeders to tin' former, to which all the pupils rush, as soon as they have been
sufficiently crammed to pass the Entrance examination. Hence in Brockville as else-
the Fifth and Sixth Classes in the Central School are things of the past, the limit
iiij« being Fourth Class work, for which the Board of Trustees, with unaccountable
liberality, actually pay 8:2, 500 per annum. Yet we were told in the senior High School
Inspector's report for 1872 that "those who look upon it (the Public School) as the
insignificant beginner of an imperfect work, which is merely initiatory to that of a higher
and more favoured institution, fail to comprehend its true character and object. It is
not a mere feeder to the High School ; to provide the latter with pupils is surely not the
sole or even the primary object of its existence. The Public School is absolutely essential
to the advancement of the nation. Hence the necessity of keeping constantly in view
the high aim of the Public School, and of making it eminently efficient for its great work
ni general education."
County of Leeds — District No. 2.
Extract from Report of R. Kinney, Esq., Inspector.
The total number of schools, their financial condition, the amounts received from
various sources and expended under as many different heads, the qualifications of the
r sachers, their annual salaries, the number of pupils enrolled, the length of time each
attended during the year, their classification, etc., are all very important matters. There
are other considerations, however, which must not be overlooked in making a complete
representation of the subject.
The harmonious working of the educational machinery is by no means the least
pleasing and satisfactory phase of the question, and I am happy to be able to state that
this condition characterizes the working of the School Law and Regulations throughout
the District. While, in educational affairs, in this progressive age, it is at least question-
able whether we shall ever attain to that degree of perfection at which it would be well
to "rest and be thankful," yet there is no reason why we should not appreciate that
which is, in reality, a subject of thankfulness, namely, co-operation and sympathy on the
part of those interested in educational progress.
It is a fact worthy of observation that adult pupils, young men and young women,
■are again attending school in many sections. This class suddenly left the Public Schools
in 1871, owing perhaps to the introduction of a limit table and a more thorough system
of classification. Whatever was the cause of their sudden departure, it was very much
to be regretted, and their return is hailed with pleasure. A quarter of a century ago a
winter's schooling was looked upon as a special educational privilege, enjoyed only by a
favoured few. During our long Canadian winters our schools furnish the unoccupied
adult population of both town and country opportunities for mental improvement which,
if properly embraced, will tend to produce a prosperous and contented people.
Third Class teachers are very numerous indeed, even in our oldest and wealthiest
counties. Whatever explanation may be given in order to account for their numbers, it
certainly cannot be explained on the modern maxim of the "survival of the fittest;" yet
in all probability for many years to come the majority of our schools will be taught by
Third Class teachers. This, however, cannot be said to be an unmitigated evil, as many
of these teachers are rendering excellent service in the cause of primary education.
It is satisfactory to see it stated on good authority that our High School system is
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•in general working well; and as this is the great source from which we draw our supply
of teachers, if the same high authority, or one equally competent to judge, could also
assure the public that in this particular our High School system is also working well, the
statement would remove considerable anxiety. I fear, however, this cannot be said at
present. Subjects of the first importance in a Public School course, such as reading,
writing, music and drawing, are apparently considered too primary to receive due attention
in our High Schools. The result is our Third Class teachers are not particularly well
prepared to teach these branches in the Public Schools. The High School programme
seems sufficiently flexible to admit of more attention being given to them, and I cannot,
but think if the High School Inspectors were to attach more importance to these subjects
in their visits of inspection, and also give them a place in the Intermediate Examination,
the masters would not be slow to act upon the suggestion. Cannot some value be given
to these subjects at the next Intermediate Examination 1
The year 1880 was not productive of very marked changes in educational affairs.
The only one of importance was that in reference to Third Class Non-professional Exami-
nations, by which County Boards were relieved of a large amount of work, and munici-
palities of a somewhat large and immediate expenditure. Practically it will be found
that a considerable amount of this expenditure has been only transferred to the High
School Boards, as an additional presiding examiner will be required at each of the Inter-
mediate Examinations.
County op Hastings — North.
Extract from Report of William Mackintosh, Esq., Inspector.
Difficulties, numerous and discouraging, retard the advancement of education in every
county. In such districts as that of which I have the oversight, many disheartening
influences have to be contended against of which trustees, teachers and inspectors in older,
wealthier, and more densely populated counties, know little or nothing. Taking these
into consideration, our schools are in a fairly satisfactory condition.
School Taxation. -By the kindness of the clerks of the different municipalities I have
been enabled to get trustworthy information regarding the rates of school taxation.
In Rawdon the average rate was 4 mills, the rates ranging from 2j mills in School
Section No. 8, to 8| mills in School Section No. 11. In Huntingdon the average was
8 mills, the rates ranging from 4| mills in School Section No. 12, to 15J mills in School
Section No. 13. In Madoc the average was 7 mills, the rates ranging from 3 J mills in
School Section No. 16, to 13 mills in School Section No. 19. In Elzevir the average was
14 mills, the rates ranging from 1 cent in School Section No 2 and School Section No. 4,
to 29| mills iii School Section No. 1 (Bridgewater). The average in Dungannon and
Faraday was 16 mills, the rates ranging from 8 mills in School Section No. 3, to 40 mills
in School Section No. 4. In Tudor, Cashel, Limerick and Wollaston, the average was
23 mills, the rates ranging from 14T7a mills in School Section No. 10, to 33^ mills in
School Section No. 7. In Marmora and Lake the average was 11 mills, the lowest being
in School Section No; 1 and School Section No. 5 (5 mills), and the highest in School
Section No. 8 (14 mills). In Monteagle and ETerschel the rates averaged IS mills, ranging
from 27 mills in School Section No. 4, to 104. mills in No. C. In Bangor. Wicklow and
McClure, the average was 19 mills, the rates ranging from 17.1, mills in School Section
No. 4, to 40 mills in School Section No. 1. The average in Carlow and Mayo was 24
mills, the rates ranging from 6 mills in School Section No. 1, to 40 mills in No. 4 and
No. 5. In Madoc and Stirling villages the rates were 7 and 6 mills respectively.
Finn nrin/ Statt nir.nt. — The following tabulated statement shows the total expenditure
for all school purposes in each municipality, and the average expenditure for each regis-
tered pupil : —
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Municipalities.
Bawdon
Huntingdon
Madoc
Elzevir
1 Inngannon, etc
Tudor etal
Marmora, etc
Monteagle and Herschel
Bangor rt a!
Carlow and Mayo
Stirling
Madoc Village
Total expendi-
ture for all school
purposes.
* c.
4875 60
2693 95
3749 98
2090 42
929 21
1911 26
2864 69
1407 00
820 01
554 42
3451 15
2536 13
Average expendi-
ture per registered
pupil.
5 30
4 80
5 41
5 95
5 23
5 10
:, 85
'.' 22
13 48
Time for which the Schools were kept open. — The year 1880 contained 222 teaching
days. In Rawdon the schools were in operation for 211 clays; in Huntingdon, for 206
days; in Madoc, for 193 days; in Elzevir, for 179 days; in Dungamion and Faraday,
for 176 days ; in Tudor, Limerick, Cashel and Wollaston, for 182 days; in Marmora and
Lake, for 188 days; in Bangor, Wicklow and McClure, for 145 days ; in Monteagle and
Herschel, for 152 days: in Carlow and Mayo, for 153 days; in Stirling, for 222 days;
and in Madoc village, for 221 days. The average time for which they were open in the
Inspectorate was 185 days.
The practice of keeping a school open for only a part of the school year is fraught
with injury to the children of the section. Were the same teacher retained for several
successive terms less harm would result, but this is very rarely the case. A new teacher,
and as a rule a poor one every year, is the unfailing concomitant of the system.
I fear it must continue in some localities. In others there are no cogent reasons for
its adoption. It is essentially' a penny-wise and pound-foolish system. In many places
it is perpetuated by the carelessness and apathy of trustees and parents. In other
sections it is maintained by the influential taxpayers, who have no personal interest in
the welfare of the school.
" Keep down the taxes " is always a popular cry, and too frequently is the school
made to sutler on account of extravagance in other matters.
School I'njiiilnthin •'//</ Attendance. — The number of persons, from 5 to 1G, in the
Inspectorate, as reported by trustees, was 5,271.
Four thousand nine hundred and forty-three pupils, of all ages, were in attendance
during some part of the year.
The attendance is shown in the following statement ; being in ten Townships and
Unions, and two Villages :
Average attendance 2094
Percentage of average attendance 42
Number who attended less than 20 days 616
Number who attended between 200 days and the whole year . . 248
The percentage of average attendance, as shown in this statement, is greater than for
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any previous year. And yet, how unsatisfactory must be the educational progress of any
district in which the school attendance is so irregular.
In a number of sections I am pleased to notice improvement in this matter. In
every instance this has been produced by earnest and intelligent efforts on the part of
the teacher. Interesting, enthusiastic and effective teaching will, without doubt,
the evil.
Teachers. — Ninety-three teachers were reported. Of these, 2 had Provincial First
Class Certificates (1 First A and 1 First B), 19 held Provincial Second Class, 45 had
Third Class, and 27 had Special Certificates or "Permits." With three exceptions, al! of
the latter had charge of schools in the townships on the Colonization roads.
The remuneration received by the teachers was as follows: —
Average salary paid to male teachers 8347 29
Average salary paid to female teachers 242 14
Classification of Pupils. — In the First, or lowest, Class there were 2,179 pupils; in
the Second, 1,276 : 'in the Third. 1,078 : in the Fourth, 339 ; in the Fifth. 55 : and in the
Sixth, 16.
In June and December, examinations for promotion to the Fifth Class were held at
Madoc and Stirling. As in 1879 the questions used were those set for the examination
for admission to High Schools (a supply of which was kindly furnished by the Minist. r
of Education), and the regulations prescribed for the government of that examination
were strictly adhered to. Forty-four successful candidates, from sixteen schools, were
promoted to the Fifth Class.
Model School. -Under the efficient management of Mr. Kirk this important institu-
tion again did good service to our schools. In my report for 1879 I was able to refer in
terms of commendation to the manner in which it was conducted. The enthusiasm,
industry and intelligence manifested by the Principal and his assistants in the discharge
of their duties during 1880 merit high praise. Such marked progress justifies me in
anticipating continued growth and improvement.
To any one acquainted with the youthful character of many who enter Model Schools.
the prime importance of firmness and thoroughness in their government will at once be
recognized. Upon this, and the excellence of the teaching seen by the students while in
these local Normal Schools, depend their subsequent success as teachers. Self-restraint
and self-government are necessary to the attainment of real success by the teacher. These
invaluable qualities can only be acquired by constantly practising them. An enforced
practice of them while in the Modi I School will prove of much advantage in after-life.
'/'"• nty-five students were trained during 1880. Of these, two left the school before
the close of the session, our was rejected at the Professional Examination, and twenty-two
were authorized to teach.
Teachers' Association. — A report on the state of education without a reference to
the Teachers' Association would be incomplete.
It is still rendering valuable aid. The meetings are. almost invariably, well attended,
and the discussions (all of which have a direct bearing on the welfare of the schools) are
listened to with attention and interest.
Poor The liberal grant of 8100 to aid the schools in each of the
remote municipalities was supplemented by the Minister of Education to the extent of
S426 75. This assistance has been productive of much good, and I hope it will be
continued.
County op Hastings — South.
Extract from Report of John Johnston, Esq., In*y
In this Inspectorate there are 82 school houses and about 100 teachers.
The following statement is worthy of notice: — 1,137 children were entered on the
daily registers of the Township of Sidney, and the whole amount of money expended in
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paying teachers' salaries, and in furnishing the schools with all necessaries, including
repairs, -wood, cleaning, etc., was $7,306. 57i, showing that the cost for each pupil for
this year was $6.42, in 1879 86. In Thurlow 1,184 children; the amount of money
expended $6,948.97; the cost of each pupil $5.86, in 1879 $5.50. In' Tyendinaga the
monej spent for 1,324 children was $7,528.69, making the cost for each pupil $5.68. In
Hungerford, for 1,250 children, $5,775.59 were expended, making for each 84.62, in 1879
$4.50. In Trenton Public Schools, 464 children, $1,983.99, or"$4.27 per head, in 1879
81.44. The Separate School, Trenton, with 235 children, expended 8974.93; rate per
head $4.14, in 1879 $3. In Deseronto there are 332 children, and the amount expended
for each pupil $4.37, in 1879 $3.75.
Irregularity of Attendance. — The compulsory clauses in the school law have been of
no use. Trustees would not enforce them, and in consequence many children attended
\ ty irregularly, and some did not attend any school. At the last session of the Ontario
Legislature the law was amended.
The parent and guardian of every child not less than seven nor more than thirteen
years of age, is required to cause such child to attend a public school, or any school in
which elementary instruction is given, during the whole time in each week for which such
school is open, and for eleven weeks in each of the two terms of the public year.
Any person who receives into his house a child of any person, under the age of
thirteen years, and who is a resident with him or in his employment or care, is subject 0
the same duty.
In case of a child employed in any manufactory, one-half of the whole time required
by the Act in each week for instruction shall be deemed sufficient.
Public School Boards and Rural School Trustees may appoint an officer to ascertain
and report to the School Board or Trustees, for their information, any parent or other
person who has failed and omitted, and is failing and omitting, to perforin the duty of
providing that each child of his, or in his care or employment, between the ages of seven
and thirteen years, is attending some school or otherwise being under efficient elementary
instruction ; and it should be the duty of such officer to notify, personally or by letter or
otherwise, such parent or other person of his neglect and the consequences thereof ; and
it shall be the duty of the School Board or Trustees, through their said officer, to make
complaint to the Police Magistrate or Justice of the Peace.
As every ratepayer is taxed for the education of all the children in the section, it is
only right that the children at least between the above ages should attend school.
In Sidney 109 children between 7 and 12 are reported as not having attended any
place of instruction; in Thurlow, 69 ; in Tyendinaga, 47 ; and in Hungerford, 184.
Since I presented my last report for 1879 I have carefully examined all the schools
twice; besides the usual visits, I have attended many public examinations.
I am able to report a marked improvement in nearly all of them during my last
\ isit. The teachers are doing their utmost to give the scholars a thorough and practical
training in all the elementary subjects, such as reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic,
practical grammar and geography ; while in many the higher subjects are taught in a very
efficient manner.
It has been frequently said, to have good scholars we must have good and efficient
teachers. Teachers have been encouraged in every way to teach their scholars thoroughly
and well.
Two meetings of the Teachers' Association have been held since my last report was
presented, and the last one was very successful and thoroughly practical. On the evening
of the second day, Dr. Jaques, President of Albert College, delivered in the City Hall an
excellent lecture on " Mental Gymnastics," to the members of the Association and others.
It was the best practical lecture on education ever delivered before the teachers of South
Hastings.
Forty-nine school houses have been built during the past ten years, and this year an
excellent brick house is being erected in School Section No. 19, Sidney.
The collecting of school rates by the township collectors has given very general
satisfaction to trustees. It is required that all trustees shall send to the township clerk
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the amount to be raised for school purposes on »r before the meeting of the Council in
August.
After the Model School examination last October there were more teachers than was
necessary to supply all the schools. But as the standard has been raised, it will be a long
time before this will again take place. Candidates for Third Class Certificates have now
to pass the same examination formerly passed by candidates for Second Class.
At present there are only thirteen Second Class teachers in the Division. As
candidates in the future will have to pass an examination much more difficult than in the
past, it will be impossible to supply all the schools with teachers unless they come from
western counties.
In consequence of this change in the law, a Board of Examiners is only necessary to
conduct the examination at the close of the .Model School term, as all the Second and
Third Class papers will be sent by the Inspector to Toronto to be examined.
A Board composed of the two Inspectors and another thoroughly practical man who
understands the work to be done in the Public Schools, will be sufficient. This will
materially lessen the expenses of examination.
Twenty-five candidates were trained in the Model Schools last September and October.
After a careful inspection of all the schools, I am able to report a marked improve-
ment in nearly all of them.
County of Haliburton.
Extract from Report of G. D. Curry, Esq., Inspector.
I am pleased to state that considerable progress has been made, the classification
of pupils being much better than has prevailed heretofore, and more attention having
been paid to the programme.
Two very useful meetings of the Teachers' Association have been held during the
year. The County Council have granted §25 to the Association, which sum will be
supplemented by the Department.
The new system of reporting the state of the school directly to the trustees after
each inspectoral visit, will, I consider, be found to work well in stimulating teachers, and
awakening a more lively interest on the part of trustees.
County of York — North.
Extract from Report of David Foth&ringliam, Esq., Inspector.
The economical management of finances in 1879 was extended to 1880. \A hile the
amount paid to teachers was not diminished, the income and expenditure were both less,
the former by $2,046, and the latter by 8800. No outlay on new buildings was made,
while the efficiency of the schools was maintained by a larger expenditure on maps, prizes,
etc., and on fuei and other incidentals. Of debts on property the sum of 84,630 was
paid off, as against 86,321 in 1879.
Seventy-live male teachers recfived only 8724 more than seventy received in 1879.
The average salary has thus fallen from 8432.27 to 8404.71. The average to lady
teachers, of whom four fewer were employed, has risen from 8251.22 to 8260.71. This
year reverses the steady increase of salaries to male teachers during the last 10 years.
The marked advance in the qualifications of teachers however leads to the hope
that this reaction is only temporary. Five First Class Provincial Certificates against four
in 1879; thirty-eight Second Class Provincial, against thirty-three; and thirty-nine
Normal trained teachers, against thirty-four in 1879, promise well for the future. Eight,
as in the previous year, taught on First Old County Board Certificates, and fifty-one
instead of fifty-five on New County Board Third Class Certificates.
The average attendance was 47 per cent, of those from five to sixteen — about the
s: as that of 1879 and several preceding years. Forty-five fewer than in 1879 are
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reported as not attending four months ; that is a reduction of 9 per cent. The schools
were open, on an average, one day longer than in the previous year.
The programme of studies has been more nearly followed than formerly. The num-
ber in advanced subjects is reported as much less, and the number in the subjects
prescribed for the first four classes as much greater.
The record of work, as tested by inspection, shows that 14 schools passed excelli nt
examinations; 25 good; 17 fair; and 25 poor. Thus 39 instead of 30 are good; 17
instead of 28 fair; and 25 instead of 20 poor.
In 80, instead of 72 out of 89 schools, devotional exercises find a place ; while in 53
the Commandments are also taught. The report of visitors shows an increase of interest.
Tlio supply of maps and libraries has been kept up; but the number of books called for
has fallen oft" seriously.
The number of successful candidates for admission to the High Schools has been
much greater than usual. The school system, theoretically very complete, suffers no less
than in former years from Irregular Attendance, Frequent Change of Teachers, and Great
Inequality of Taxation. A thorough system of Township or District Boards would, no
doubt, rapidly reduce these evils ; and since popular prejudice blocks the way to this
much-needed reform, some general and prolonged agitation should be started to show its
necessity.
The Teachers' Association, with its regular meetings, its excellent library, and the
encouragement extended by educationists from outside, is still doing good service ; though
many, especially new teachers, to the extent of 40 per cent., neglect to attend. This evil
could be met by providing, as is done in some places, that the School Board shall pay a
reasonable amount for expenses, and receive in return from the teacher a written sum-
mary of the proceedings of each Convention.
As a special report has been sent in regarding the County Model School at New-
market, it is unnecessary to say anything here.
For the Separate School in the same town a commodious house was erected, largely
through the energy and liberality of the Rev. \V. R. Harris.
County of York — South.
Extract from Report of James Hodgson, Esq., Inspector.
Great interest continues to be manifested by trustees and the people generally in the
cause of Public School Education, and since my last report to the Education Department
I have had most ample proof of the decided advantages that have already arisen from the
training of teachers in our County Model School at Yorkville.
I have found, as a rule, that teachers trained therein enter upon their work with
greater confidence, and display a zealous earnestness in school work which is very much
to be commended, and which enters very largely into the necessary qualifications of a
successful teacher.
It appears to me, however, that it is very desirable that the period of attendance in
County Model Schools should be somewhat extended. This is a somewhat difficult
question, as a longer session might seriously interfere with the regular and daily work of
such pupils, and might be objected to by the trustees and teachers thereof. I hope that
you will be able to provide some escape from this dilemma.
In my last report to the County Council of York, I ventured to state that, after
mature deliberation, I had resolved to advise Public School Trustees, when a change of
teachers is desirable, to make the change, if possible, at the end of the first half-year,
instead of at the end of the year, for this obvious reason : After the summer vacation the
attendance is always comparatively small, and that good discipline is much more easily
obtained and kept up than when the attendance is much larger. Besides, in the summer
term the larger scholars are not generally in attendance at a rural Public School, and
consequently there is less difficulty in the management and government thereof, and a
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teacher who takes charge of a Public School at that time will acquire some experience
before the larger scholars would be in attendance.
Ti - manage senior pupils well and judiciously is a work of great difficulty, and requires
an amount of tact and good judgment scarcely to be expected in a young teacher who has
had little or no experience. An improvement in the discipline and good government of
our Public .Schools is very desirable, aud demands the most serious and thoughtful con-
sideration. You will, therefore, excuse me tin- calling your attention to what I deem to
be of very great importance.
I may add that another reason has been assigned by a County Inspector, viz., that
it would be a great improvement if the school year were to close at the midsummer vaca-
tion. At present the reports of Inspectors are required just when the schools are fullest,
and when an Inspector's time can be employed among them to the best advantage, and
when, by reason of good roads, he could do his travelling best. At midsummer the
schools are smaller; younger pupils alone are attending; the vacation is long, and an
Inspector could attend to his reports with less detriment to the due performance of the
more important duty of his office — the examination and inspection of the various classes
in the Public Schools, so as to test the thoroughness, or otherwise, of the school work.
At the commencement of 1880, thirty teachers changed schools; but last January
only twenty changes were made— a great improvement, as the frequent change of
teachers is very detrimental to the efficiency of school work.
County op Beant.
Extract from Report of M. J. Kelly, Esq., Inspector.
The schools, as a whole, are in a satisfactory condition. They are, as might be
expected, not uniformly good, or uniformly well conducted. Many well-known causes
affect them for good or ill, but the ill ones are not unavoidable. Frequent changes of
teachers, for instance, are not conducive to their prosperity. When a teacher has been
tried, and found to be of competent ability and acquirements, and faithful in the discharge
of his duties, his service ought to be retained, at whatever cost. A few dollars
should not be permitted to sever his connection with the school. On the other hand, if
he is unable to preserve order, has not the moral and intellectual qualifications an
instructor of the young should possess, has not his heart in the work, thinks more of
the salary than of the service to be rendered, lacks energy and enthusiasm, is not
studious, the sooner he is got rid of the better.
A second evil that operates to retard the progress of the schools is the apathy of
parents.
A third evil that injuriously affects the progress of schools, and to which public
attention has been called for years, is irregularity of attendance. To meet this the
compulsory clause (which however remained a dead letter) was inserted in the School Act
a few years ago. By this clause all children between the ages of seven and twelve years
were required to attend school four months in each year, but its enforcement was at the
option of the trustees. During the last session of the Ontario Assembly a more efficient
Act was passed, with this object. By the provisions of this last Act parents and
guardians are required to cause their children, or children under their care, between
the ages of seven and thirteen years, to attend some elementary school eleven full
weeks in each half-year ; but, as their enforcement still rests with trustees, there is
not likely to be much improvement made in the attendance. As an incentive to regula-
rity and punctuality, weekly or monthly reports showing the proficiency, etc., of the pupils
have been recommended, and are in use in many of the schools. The most efficient means,
however, of bringing about reform in this matter are to be found in zealous teachers, who
succeed in making their school-rooms attractive, and who can inspire their pupils with the
love of knowledge.
Disapproval is sometimes expressed of the extent of the official programme of studies.
and the number of subjects therein prescribed to be taught. There is no sufficient ground
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for this. There is not a subject in the programme that is not needful in a comprehensive
system of instruction in English. The elementary branches of learning, however, the real
basis of a sound education — the three "R's," as they have been called — receive now, as they
always have received, the principal share of attention in the schools of this county.
1. Uniform Promotion Examinations. — These examinations were held in March of last
year simultaneously in all the schools of the county, and the teachers reported favourably
of the result. They were repeated this year.
2. County Model School. — This school opened after the summer vacation with an
;it trii' lance of fourteen candidates, the smallest number we have yet had. All the can-
didates passed the professional examination held at the close of the two months' session.
n.al granl of $100 from the county for the maintenance of this institution is, by
the recent School Act, made obligatory.
3. Certificates and Salaries. — Sixty-nine teachers were employed in the rural schools
of the county during the year. Of these six held tirst-class Provincial certificates ; thirty
second-class certificates ; twenty-eight third-class New County Board certificates, and five
tirst-class Old County Board certificates. Thirty had received their training in a Normal
School.
The amount paid in salaries in the rural schools in 1880 was $26,053.95. The highest
salary paid any male teacher was $600, the lowest $350 — average $456. The highest
salary paid a female teacher was $400 — the average $264. The salaries are highest in the
Township of Brantford ; lowest in the Township of Burford. There are also more female
teachers employed in the latter township.
4. School-houses, Sites, etc. — The number of school sections in the county is 74 ; of
school-houses 62 ; of extra departments 8 ; total departments, 70.
5. Entrance Examinations. — Two of these were held during the year, in July and
December. At the first, the number of candidates that presented themselves at the Brant-
ford Collegiate Institute was 79 — number passed, 55.
In December the number was 55 for entrance ; number passed, 46.
6. Teachers' Institutes. — Two meetings of the teachers of the county were held dur-
ing tin- year, the sessions lasting each two days. The attendance on both occasions was
large, and the last was especially successful. At the June meeting we had the valuable
assistance of J. A. McLellan, L.L.D., and at the meeting in November, J. M. Buchan,
M.A., Inspectors of High Schools. The professional library, for the use of the teachers,
is open every Saturday. It embraces about 250 volumes of choice books, most of them
treating of school management, methods of teaching, and other educational topics.
7. Public School Libraries. — There are 35 libraries in the county — the number of
volumes in them at the close of 1879 was 4,835 ; at the close of 1880 it was 5,269, and
the number taken out was 6,101'. Oakland has two libraries, with 294 volumes ; Onondaga
4, with 251 volumes; South Dumfries 7, with 1,012 volumes; Brantford 14, with 2,74 2
volumes ; Burford 8, with 970 volumes. Brantford Township has more than half the
total number.
8. School Visits. — The number of visits made by the Inspector was 146 ; by trustees,
212 ; by others, 1,030 — total, 1,388. Every school was officially visited twice during the
year.
TOWN OF PARIS.
The schools were found to be in a satisfactory state. The salaries in the Public
Schools amounted to $3,000 — two male teachers at $500 and $600 each, and three female
teachers at $300 each, and four at $250 each. Six hold second-class Provincial certifi-
cates, and three first-class Old County Board certificates. There are 850 children of
school age in the municipality, and 775 enrolled. There are four school houses — three of
brick and one rough-cast. A new building containing four fine school rooms was erected
during the summer, on a good site, at the cost of $4,000. Paris has an excellent
Mechanics' Institute library and well-kept reading room.
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CITY OF BRANTFORD.
There has been little change in the Brantford Public Schools since my last Report.
The attendance was slightly less than during the preceding year, owing, probably, to the
employment of more children in the factories. The number enrolled was 1,943 — 1,019
boys, 924 girls ; fifty-two passed the Collegiate Institute Entrance Examination. Twenty-
eight teachers are employed. The library contains 930 volumes, and of these 1,651
were taken out. The buildings and grounds are now highly creditable to the city; but to
render their equipment complete, suitable gymnasiums are required for the physical
education of the children, which is altogether neglected.
County of Lincoln.
Extract from Report of J. B. Somerset, Esq., Inspector.
To estimate our educational progress, it is desirable sometimes to institute comparisons
between its different stages.
In 1S71, changes were made in our educational system of such a radical nature as
to cause at the time apprehension as to the results. Sufficient time has elapsed to
enable us to review the working of the system during the nine years, and to form some
conclusion as to the benefits. This may be considered under the following heads : —
Financial. — Three-fourths of the money from all sources for the support of schools
in this county comes from the direct tax on all assessable property, as fixed by the
requisitions of the local Trustees elected by the ratepayers ; and the people themselves,
therefore, take the most important part in securing efficiency in their schools.
In 1871 the sum received from all sources was $28,464.47, of which §19,847.29
arose from the local tax. In 1880 the receipts were $45,030. 51, and $24,672.57 from
the local tax. The large expenditures on school buildings, rendered imperative by the
provisions of the new law, have now ceased, so that the present expenditure may be
regarded as reduced to its ordinary amount.
Moreover, this county has not — like many of the more western parts of the Province
— been growing in population. In the past year there is a slight reduction in the number
of enrolled pupils, though localities like Merritton, Beamsville, and Grimsby have
increased in population. The increase in the receipts for school purposes therefore arises
from other causes than increase of pupils, and was mainly in teachers' salaries. Thus,
while the amount for 1871 for all purposes was $26,275.83, and for teachers' . salaries
$17,698.88, in 1880 the sum was $33,621.01 for all purposes, and $26,796.50 for teachers'
salaries.
To a better appreciation of the value of teaching experience and skill by the rate-
payers we may fairly attribute this increase in expenditures so closely watched as those
of rural School trustees.
School Attendance. — In school attendance there is a gradual improvement. Thus of
5,081 enrolled pupils reported in 1871, the average attendance was 1,982, or 39 per cent. ;
in 1880 the enrolled number was 5,098, the average 2,225, being 43^ per cent, of the
total.
School Classification. — On the 16th and Nth of December last the first uniform
Promotion Examination in each school of the county was held, this subject having been
previously discussed, and the result so far has been very encouraging in bringing about a
proper classification.
Teachers. — There were 80 teachers employed in the county last year, of whom two
held first-class Provincial certificates, 28 second-class, 45 third-class, and five Old County
certificates.
There are very few teachers of our schools who have had none of the advantages of
training in the County Model or Normal Schools.
Teachers' Associations.— The comparison between the present and 1871 is very
marked as regards the teachers themselves, and the work done in the school-room.
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The meetings of the County Teachers' Association, half-yearly, give much assistance
to teachers, from the opportunities afforded of mutual interchange of opinions, and of
hearing practical educationists on various subjects relating to their work. The feature of
Township Teachers' Institutes in connection with county meetings, first put into practice
in this county, is now about to be recommended by the Minister of Education to all
Associations.
The salaries of teachers in 1871 were : Average of male teachers, $352 ; females,
$220. In 1880 the average of male teachers was $403 ; females, $263.
The frequent change of teachers in 1871 was a great evil. Nearly all schools then
changed their teachers after one year's service, one-third made two changes yearly, and
some even more. At present nearly all schools keep their teachers for two, three,
or more years, and one-half observe the rule of never changing but for some unavoidable
cause. Forty-seven schools were taught last year by persons who had been in charge for
two or more years, while in 1871 twenty-one schools had made two changes of teachers.
School Accommodation. — Since 1871, twenty-seven new school-houses have been
built in this county, many of them convenient and in good taste, and with much attention
to health and comfort. A large number have been repaired with the same object.
Forty-one schools have been refurnished with new seats and desks suitable to children
of all ages, for writing or study.
In maps and apparatus much has been accomplished, and the former ones have been
replaced by modern maps and apparatus in nearly every school in the county, with
additional conveniences, such as tablet lesson cards, calculators, etc.
Viewing our progress generally, during the nine years since 1871, there is substan
tial reason for satisfaction, not only in what has been done, but as warranting just
expectations of greater progress in the future. Many of the former obstacles have been
removed, and others are losing influence year by year.
41
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
3. Professional Examinations. —Number of Certificates awarded by the Education
Department and by the County Boards of Examiners during 1880.
1. Third-Class Professional Certificates.
COUNTIES AND CITIES.
Number
who
applied.
Number ■»
ho received Certificates.
Male.
Female.
Total.
178
92
93
191
103
56
88
64
84
133
72
43
62
16
117
97
122
48
169
4fi
57
33
38
47
40
82
S9
34
61
169
111
120
135
78
115
87
96
64
29
3
12
44
3
9
8
13
11
24
8
15
18
9
25
31
34
5
1
8
7
9
4
8
13
20
10
22
28
14
26
25
16
15
20
21
11
28
15
11
52
20
21
8
16
20
17
14
10
3
17
51
2
26
9
7
9
22
18
10
11
16
17
30
32
32
22
16
13
14
21
17
57
18
23
96
23
30
16
29
31
46
25
29
28
12
32
48
York
Peel
85
7
68
11
17
14
18
Welland
26
26
Norfolk
Oxford
23
31
26
39
Grey
58
Perth
46
58
47
32
Elgin
28
Kent
34
42
28
Total
3330
624
683
1307
4C
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
2. Second-Class Professional Certificates Granted.
Teachers who had taught three years prior to August 18, 1877
Ottawa Normal School
Toronto Normal School
197
207
3. First- Class Professional Certificates Granted.
Male.
Female.
5
20
1
4
6
24
.
Departmental Expenditure, 1880.
Paid by Department —
Salaries of Central Committee $2,750 00
Travelling expenses of Central Committee 611 16
Sub-Examiners at Intermediate Examinations 4,120 86
Salary of confidential Printer 600 00
Expenses, as follows : —Printing, $510.98; Stationery, $495.85; Type,
$49.36 ; Water, $60.00 ; Sundries, $171.31 1,293 50
Total $9,375 52
Cost per capita of each Candidate at the Entrance and Intermediate Examinations, alio First and
Second Class Professional Examination, 77 cents.
Local Expenditure, 1880.
Reported by Collegiate Institute and High School Boards —
Cost of Entrance Examinations (Cities and Towns) $4,368 44
Cost of Intermediate Examinations 3,066 88
7,435 32
Proportion of this cost paid by County 997 52
Total Cost to High Schools and Collegiate Institutes $6,437 80
Cost per capita of each Entrance and Intermediate Candidate 98 centB.
Reported by County Clerks —
Cost to Counties of County Model School Examinations $5,812 00
Cost to Counties of all other Examinations — (1) Entrance Examinations
in Villages, etc., (2) Non-Profess onal Third Class* 8,216 80
Total Cost to Counties , $14,028 80
Average cost per capita of County Model School Examinations $4 11
" all other examinations 164
Average cost to each High School 61 90
" " County 379 14
'This Examination ceased after 18£0, being now included in Intermediate.
47
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
4. Nominal List of Provincial Certificates granted by the Education
Department.
Certificates granted Gth of January, 1880, to Candidates wlw huec tanqht three mars prior to
18th August, 1877.
No.
Namb.
1 j
Q 1
No.
Name.
£
o
a
4746
B
B I
4748
Patrick J.
O'Dea
B
4747
Certificates granted 8th January, 1880, to Candidates who passed the Professional Examination, December, 1879.
Toronto Normal School.
4749
47o0
4751
4752
4753
4754
4755
4756
4757
4758
4759
4760
4761
4762
4763
4764
4765
4766
4767
4768
4769
4770
4771
4772
4773
4774
4775
4776
4777
4778
4779
4780
4781
4782
4783
4784
4785
4786
4787
4788
4829 I
4830 |
4831
4832 I
4833
4834
4835
4836
4837
J838
4839
A
Peter Anderson
John Buchanan
Roderick D. Cameron
Frank Campbell
Wm. F. Cale
John H. Haun
Wni. Henry Harlton
James Gibson Hume
Alexander Johnston
Henry Johnston
Andrew Jackson
Jas. Donald McKay j A
Colin Campbell McPhee A
John L. Peters | A
John Sinclair
Edward Slemmon
Henry Alfred Yenney
Elizabeth Carlill
Anna Maria Capron
M ary ( 'ameron
Minnie E. LaMarche
Maria Tomlinson
Fairlina Twohy
John Barr
William Tilt Biggs
Carson H. Britton
Edwin Bowes
James W. Browne ....
Henry Clay
Leopold Davidson
John M. Duncan
Duncan A. Dobie ,
Peter McEachern
James M. McKay
Roderick McLennan
Charles Mason
Robert Park
Stanley Phelan I B
R. Jackson Potter I B
Chauncey A. Sheldon I B
4789
1790
4791
4792
4793
4794
479.",
4796
4797
479S
4799
4800
4801
4.802
4803
4S04
4805
4806
4807
4S0S
4809
4S10
4811
4812
4813
4814
4815
4816
4817
4818
4819
4820
4821
4822
4823
4824
4825
4826
4827
4828
Byron Smith
Robert Stirrett
John Curtis Stoneman . .
James H. Thomson
Edward West
Daniel M. Williams ...
Amelia A. Bean
Caroline Cathcart
Nellie Delmage
Bessie Harriet Dent .. . .
S. Minnie L. Emery
Evelina Fansher
Sarah Franklin
Emily Jane Garden
Jessie H. Greey
Christina Howes
Alice L. Inglis
Augusta L. Lambier ....
Lizzie P. McCausland . .
Sarah H. McKerrall
Louise McDonald
Isabella Mage"
Margaret A. Mills
Margaret Mel. Mitchell
Caroline Moore
Jessie Moscrip
Frances E. Noble
Euphemia Poole
Mary Maud Reid
Lucy O. Seager
Jennie Short
Hattie M. Shelley
Isabella Smith
Julia Somerville
Jessie Stewart
Clara Trasler
Mary Turnbull
Henrietta Twohy
Elizabeth Yates
Jessie M. Thomson
Ottawa Normal School.
Samuel Acheson
Wm. Hill Bingham ....
Robert George Code . . .
Donaldson B. Dowling .
Emerson B. Howard . . .
Robert D. Irvine
Thomas H. Lennox ...
John Everett. Pickard .
Thomas Swift
Edith Emmeline Beach
Janet Bursnall
4S40
4841
4842
4843
4S44
4845
4846
4847
18 18
4849
1850
48
Elizabeth C. Campbell I A
Margaret Mills A
Elizabeth A. Wickware A
Freeman B. Anderson I B
Oliver Avison ] B
Joseph A. Bieknell B
William S. Brown B
Kenneth A. Brown I B
Frederick P. Burt I A
James P. Caldwell B
Charles A. Campbell | B
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
4851
IS.VJ
4853
4854
4855
4856
4857
4858
4859
4860
4861
4802
4863
4864
4865
4866
4867
(80S
4869
4870
4871
4872
4873
4874
4875
4876
4877
4878
4879
Neil W. Campbell
James W. Campbell
James P. Collins
James Moore Conerty
Allan R, Davis
Albert E. Doherty
James J. Elliott
Chas. E. Filkins
William Hume Grant
Charles R. Gray
I Jacob Hart
Reuben A. Harrington
Finlay Hicks
I John D. Houston
I Samuel Adams Jackson . . .
William Keirsted ........
David E. Kennedy
Dominic Patrick Kelleher
John W. King
Peter George Kimmerby . .
Andrew B. Knisley
Arthur Lang
Wesley B. Lawson
John C. MacPherson
Adrian McCalman
Obadiah McCullough
John N. McHendrick
Wm. David McLellan
Ernest Wm. Maas
Samuel L. Martin
iss-j
4883
4884
4885
4886
4887
4888
4889
4890
4891
4892
4893
4894
4895
4896
I 4897
18! 18
IS! I! I
I 4900
I 4901
I 4902
4903
4904
4905
49116
4907
4908
4909
4910
Ainsley Megraw
Hewson H. Moyer
William Hill
A. Cornelius Philip
Isaac Washington Puffer .
Robert K. Raw
Arthur Levi Vanstone . . .
John Waugh
Jesse B. Weldon
Edward Wm. Wright
Emma J. Bell
Mary E. Black
Anastasia Cahill
Sarah A. Coone
Annie S. Creighton
Elizabeth Donaldson
Eliza Jane Dougan
Rosinda Fletcher
Louisa Gibson
Teresa E. McCarthy
Margaret McDougall
May Morrison ,
Kate Moon
Meda Pake
Hannah M. Paul
Janet C. Simpson
Ida Jane A. Stewart .
Sarah E. Twamley
Elizabeth C. Turnbull . . .
Margaret A. Walsh
Certificates granted Vith January, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
4911 I Robert H. White I B 1 1 4914 | Thomas Walter Scott I B
4912 | Jennie Leonard B 4915 John Clark B
4913 , Mina B. Panton | B || | I
Certificates granted 23rd January, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to Vith August, 1877.
4916 | Josephine A. Lochlin | B | ] 4917 | Jennie Harvey I B
Certificate granted 23rd February, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 18th August, 1877.
4918 | John R. Campbell | B ||
Certificate granted 6th April, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 18th August, 1877.
4919 | John A. Monroe | B ||
Certificate granted 18th April, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 18th August, 1877.
4920 | Walter Smith Jamieson | B \ I
Certificates granted 17th April, 1880, to Candidates who passed the Projessional Examination in
March, 1880.
Toronto Normal School.
4921
4922
4923
4924
4925
4926
4927
4928
4929
4930
4931
4932
4933
4934
John Cole
William Colvin
Daniel C. Hetherington A
William Irwin A
Joseph Matthews A
WilliamF. Mills A
George McKenzie A
George H. Peters A
Julia Lewis
Jennie McLellan
Helena Patterson I A
Lydia H. Thatcher A
Thomas Ballantyne B
WilliamHay 1 B
4935 Henry Horton
4936 Andrew Kerr
4937 George Mel. Kilty
493S John McKay
4939 Alexander Reith
4940 James Robertson
4941 Thomas G. Shillinglaw.
4942 Robert Smith
4943 James B. Standing
4944 j Thomas Stevenson
4945 ■ Simon H. Swartz
4946 I James F. Williamson . .
4947 j Sarah Cameron
4948 | EmmaH. Cheney .. ..
49
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
4977
4978
4979
4980
4981
49S2
4983
4984
4985
4986
4987
4988
4989
4990
4991
4992
4993
4994
4995
4996
4997
4998
4999
5000
5001.
5002
5003
5004
5005
5006
5007
5008
5009
No.
Name.
5
a
No.
Name.
%
Q
"2
4949
B
B 1
B
B
B
B
B
B i
B 1
B
B
B
B
B I
4963
4964
4905
4966
4967
490S
4909
4970
4971
4972
4973
4974
4975
4976
Grace D. Kay
B
4950
B
4951
B
4952
B
4953
B
4954
4955
B
B
4956
B
4957
B
4958
B
4959
4960
Margaret L. Harrison
B
B
4961
4062
B
A
Ottawa Normal School.
Francis Barkey
Walter T. Cody
Llewyn F. Cutten
James E. Hanna
Francis Leigh
Alexander McDonald
Peter McLaughlin
Hugh S. Robertson
William A. Robinson
Edward S. Ray
Harry F. Sharpe
Mary Linton
Ida Bell Leavens
Elizabeth Robertson
William G. Armour
Frederick W. Barnett
Samuel Cameron ,
Adam S. Case
William P. Coates
Cvrus Coombe
William Thomas Cook . .
Robert G. Croskery ,
John Edward Crowle . . .
Archibald E. Duke
Isaac A. Erratt
William C. Y. Ferguson
William A. Graham . . . .
Anthony R. Hanks
Hilliard Mavbee
William Moore
Anthony Mott
Newby Muir
Duncan McDougall
A
5010
A
5011
A
5012
A
5013
A
5014
A
5015
A
5016
A
5017
A
5018
A 1
5019
A 1
5020
A i
5021
A
5022
A
5023 1
B !
5024
i;
5025
B
5026
B
5027
H
5028
B
5029
A
5030
B
5031
B
5032
B
5033
B
5034
B
5035
B
5036
B
5037
B
; 5038
B
5039
B
5040
B
5041
B
i 5042
John McJanet
Wesley Newell
Philip P. Park
Alfred T. Piatt
William Pierce
Charles B. Rae
Andrew Robinson
Charles Roberta
William E. Rose
Alfred J. Shields
John C. Smith
Alex. Stackhouse
Joseph H. Thompson
Allen H. Weagant.
Thomas F. Young
Christina Allan
Annie Conlon
Mary E. Crepar
Charlotte Dunbar
Dorothea J. Hall
Fannie E. Hislop
Catharine M. Keane . . .
Jessie E. Mair
Louise M. Marsh
Helen E. Melville
Evelyn M. MacDonald.
Jennie A. Patterson. . ..
Clarissa Patterson .
Emma J. Powell
Lydia Sheppard
Mary U. Simpson
Elizabeth Smith
B
B
B
]'.
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
; Throop j B
Certificate granted lith Man, 1880, to Candidate who taught t/iree years prior to ISth August, 1S77.
5043 I William P. McClure ] B II
Certificate granted 12th June, 1880, to Candidate "■ho passed Professional Examination March, 18S0.
5044 | Thomas M. Bowman | B j|
Certificate granted loth June, 18S0, to Candidate who taught three gears prior to 18th August, 1877.
5045 | Jessie McKay | B ||
Certificate granted 23rd June, 1880.
I A II
5046 | George Wilkinson
Certificate granted 0th July, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to ISth August, 1877.
5047 | Janet McDenuid | B ||
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45 Victoria.
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A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
Certificate! granted 12th July, 1880, to Candidates who passed the Professional Examination, June, 1880.
Toronto Normal School.
David Armstrong
William John Armstrong ..
John Alma Ayerst
John Duffy Burnard
Alexander Campbell
James Gow Carruthers
James Stevenson Chalk
Frederick Byron Chantler .
Alexander Clark
William Hugh Crosby
Francis Brown Denton
George Elmslie
Chester Ferrier
Christopher Alex. Fleming.
Robert Shortreed Fleming .
Charles Kappler Hagedorn
Austin Rowe Harvey
William Henderson ....
John Hodgson
Albert Edward Hooper
Richard Rutt Hopkins
George William Jackman . .
George E. King
William Logie
John Joseph Madden
Matthia9 Harvey Mann
Cyrus Sylvester Marshall . .
John Marty
Matthew Maxwell
John Fullerton Middlemiss.
John Alex. McNaughton . . .
Thomas W. Ness
James Brewer Rittenhouse.
Donald Lawrence Ross. . ..
r.ns'j
-»os:s
5084
5085
5080
5087
508S
50S9
5000
5091
5092
509.".
5094
5095
5090
5097
5098
5099
5100
5101
5102
5103
5104
5105
5100
5107
5108
5109
5110
5111
5112
5113
5114
5115
Joseph Henry Sheppard
George Veitch
Douglas Gerrard Wiley
Richard F. Wilson
Levi Young
James Applebe
Frederick Lionel Burdon
Emily Mary Attwood
Susie Boughner
Carrie Cole
Agnes Irene Collins
Maude Featherstonhaugh
Annie Freeman
Isabella Gillespie
Elizabeth Jane Gordon
Jennie Butcher
Marian Jelley
Maggie Jones
Emma Mc Adam
Margaret J. Mclntyre McFarlane.
Jessie McKenzie
Mary Jane McQuarrie
Emily Nott
Edith Parlee
Margaret Jane Parsons
Sara Scott
Mary Beatrice Shier
Jane Harris Wetherald
Lilian Westland
Agnes Yocom
Minnie Stuart
W. P. Rundle
Gibson Mahaffy
Richard H. Morrish
Ottawa
Robert H. Honnor
John Wesley Lininger
Walter Scott McBrayne . . '.
Thomas Walmsley
Alice Dawson
Carrie Martin
Joseph Bowes
Robert William Moulton
Robert Henry Cowley
John Hugh Crow ....
Patrick John Fitzpatrick
Walter Clarence Goode
George G. Jones
Francis Comfort Kennedy
Charles Albert Lapp
David Muldrew
Robert McBride
Thomas McJanet
James Templeton McKillop
John Nelson
Wm. George Washington Ormerod
Horace Osmond Ernest Pratt
John Rennie
Simon Reid
John Franklin Ross
Normal School.
A
| 5141
A
5142
A
! 5143
A
5144
A
5145
A
5146
B
5147
B
5148
B
5149
B
5150
B
5151
B
5152
B
5153
B
5154
B
5155
B
5156
B
5157
B
5158
B
5159
B
5160
B
5161
B
5162
B
5163
B
5164
B
1
Alexander Stewart
Edward Herbert West . . .
William Joseph Welsh . . .
Alexander Wilson
Bella J. Anderson
Hannah Beamer
Bella Brodie
Hughena Cameron
Annie Davidson
Maria Fraser
Annie Gilmour
Ada Grahame
Emma Evangeline Hales .
Ida Jane Hilliard
Ida Jack
Jennie E. Jackson
Ella Keayes ..
Catherine Munro
Bella McGillivTay
Letitia Ann McLaughlin.
Ellen Sarah Sailes
Christina Louisa Smyth . .
Annie Sarah Tomkins . . .
Clara Wigley
Certificate granted Zrd August, 1880, to Candidate who taitgkt three years prior to 18fA August, 1877.
r»lG5 | Amanda Braden ! B 1 1
51
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
Certificate granted 21th August, 18S0, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 18th August, 1877.
Certificate granted 1st September, 18S0, to Candidate who taught three gears prior to ISth August, 1877
5167 | Helen McNish A ||
Certificates granted 19th August, 1SS0, to Candidates n-hopasscd the First Class Examination, July, 1S80.
No.
Name.
5
No.
Name.
s
5168
A
A
A
A
B
B
I
B
B
B
C
C
5181
5182
5183
5184
5185
5186
5187
5188
51.S9
51110
5191
| 5192
1
Richard Hill
c
5169
5170
Isabella Elliott Oliver
c
5171
c
5172
c
5173
c
5174
c
5175
c
5176
c
5177
c
5178
c
5179
c
5180
Archibald McAlpine Taylor
Certificates granted l&th September, 18S0, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5221
5222
5223
5224
5225
Certificates granted lGth September, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5230 I Carrie E. Cunningham I B 1 1 5232 I Mary O'Connor I B
5231 | Urbane Pugsley | A ||
Certificates granted 1st October, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5233
5234
William H. Weston.
Eleanor Walker
5235 I Sarah A. Sutton I B
5236 I Josephine E. Smith | B
Certificates granted7th October, 18S0, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5237 I Eliza J. McBrady | B 1 1 5238 | Myles McCarron . . | B
5239 I Arthur Cole
Certificate granted 7th October, 1880.
I A ||
52
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
Certificate granted 7th October, 1880.
No.
5240 Mary Jane Brown C
Certificate granted 13th dug of October, 1880, to Candidate who taught three gears prior to 13th August, 1877.
5241 I Mary Carrick | B
Certificate granted 20th October, 18S0, to Candidates icho taught three gears prior to 13th August, 1877.
5242 | Robert -Wesley Bright | A 1 1 5243 | Adeline Hamilton | B
Certificates granted 26th October, 1880, to Candidates who taught three gears prior to 17th August, 1877.
5244 I Selina E. Holmes I B j I 5247 I Kate Harrington I B
5245 Mary Jane Smith A 5248 Elizabeth Heslop B
5246 | Ellen Miller | B 1 1 5249 | Lily dimming | B
Certificate granted 7th November, 1880.
5250 Anthony McGill A
Certificate granted 9th November, 1S80, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5251
John F. Wright \ A \\
Certificates granted 12th November, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877
5252 | Joseph Milburn | B | ; 5253 | John N. Fitchett | B
Certificate grunted llth November, 1880.
5254 | William H. G. Colles ; A ||
Certificate granted 12th November, 1880.
No. | Name.
No.
Name.
%
3
A
1
53
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
Certificates granted 2'3rd November, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
No.
Name.
1!
No.
Namh.
o
c
5256
B
B I
5858
5259
B
5257
B
Certificate granted 30th November, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5260 | Eliza J. Baker | B ||
Certificates granted 2nd December, 1S80, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5261 | Eliza C. Brady 1 B 1 1 5262 | George H. Duncan | B
Certificate granted Gth December, 1S80, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5263 I Elliott S. Rowe .| B ||
Certificate granted 6th December, 1880, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5264 | PhUa E. Cody | B ||
Certificates granted 17th December, 1880, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1.^77.
5265 | Alicia McCockwell | A j | 5266 | Maria Stokes | B
Certificate granted 17th December, 1S80.
No.
Name.
5
i
No. | Namb.
1
1
i
5867
A
54
45 Victoria
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
10. The County Model Schools, 1880.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Bareib | Simcoe .
Belleville
Berlin Waterloo
I
Bradford | Simcoe .
Brampton ■ Peel . . .
Staff and Qualifications,
No. OF
Students.
Bbantford
Brockville
W. B. Harvey, 1st Prov., and seven
Teachers with 2nd Prov. Certifi-
cates.
John Irwin, 2nd B Prov.; Christie
Urquhart, 3rd ; Mary Nortlicott,
2nd A Prov.; Jane Clark, 3rd;
Lizzie Brownlee, 3rd ; Sarah
Simpson, 2nd B Prov. ; Elizabeth
Chambers, 3rd ; Rose Northcott,
2nd A Prov.
J. Suddaby , 1 st Prov. ; G. Steuemagel,
2nd Prov. ; S. L. Martin, 2nd
Prov.; C. R. Gray, 2nd Prov.;
LydiaSheppard,2nd Prov. ; Aggie
Young, 1st Co. ; M. A. Babcock,
3rd Co.; Alice Woodsend, 3rd
Co.; Aggie McDougall, 3rd Co.
F. Wood, 1st Prov.; E. Ferguson,
2ndAProv. ; Florence McMullen,
2nd B Prov. ; Isabella McGeary,
3rd.
A. Morton, 1st O.C.B., 2nd Prov.;
Miss A. L. Brown, 2nd Prov.;
Jennie Boyle, 2nd Prov. ; Miss
A. Lloyd, 2nd Prov. ; Miss H.
Macdonald, 3rd ; Jessie Mac-
donald, 3rd ; Jessie Grey, 2nd
Prov. ; Miss Langlois, 3rd .
Win. Wilkinson, M. A., 2nd Prov.;
C. Chasgrain, 1st Prov. ; Eleanor I
Duncan, 1st Prov. ; Agnes Purves.
2nd Prov.; Jennie Woodyatt, 2nd
Prov. ; Lizzie Knowles, 2nd Prov. ;
Mary Middlemiss, 2nd Prov.;
Ada Stubbs, 2nd Prov.; Katy
Long, 2nd Prov. ; Wilhelmina
Phair, 2nd Prov.; Mary Coulter,
2nd Prov.; Hannah Tutt, 2nd
Prov. ; Anna Walker, 2nd Prov.
Dr. Atkinson, 1st B Prov.; Mrs.
Welford, 1st A Prov.; Mrs. At-
kinson, 1st A Prov.; Miss M.
Fulton, 2nd B Prov.; Miss L.
Webster, 2nd B Prov. ; Miss A.
Schofield, 2nd B Prov. ; Jane
Simpson, 2nd B Prov. ; Janet
Simpson, 2nd B Prov. ; Mrs. Fox,
3rd ; Miss F. Carson, 3rd Co. ;
Miss A. Wilson, 3rd Co.; Miss
C. Jack, 3rd Co. ; Miss E. Stead-
man, 3rd Co.; Miss A. Wild, 3rd
Co.; Miss J. Campbell, 3rd Co.;
Miss E. Findlay, Monitor's Cer-
tificate.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
16
14 14
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools, 1880 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
County.
Staff and Qualifications.
1
No. OF
Students.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
SCHOOL.
a
o
a
U2
-3
a
Hi
C
w
T3
Haldimaiitl ....
W. R. Telford, 1st B Prov.; Jessie
McQuarrie, 2nd B Prov. ; Marian
Goodyear, 2nd B Prov. ; Lizzie
Davis, 3rd, and 2nd A Non-pro-
fessional ; Annie Morton, 3rd, and
2nd B Non-professional.
W. H. Colles, 1st A Prov. ; J.
Bracken, 2nd A Prov.; J. Birch,
1st O.C.B.; J. E. Clubine, 2nd
Prov.; MaryAtkinson, 2nd Prov. ;
Margaret McKerrall, 2nd Prov. ;
Margaret O'Neill, 3rd.
D. M. Malloch, 1st A Prov.; A. M.
Taylor, 1st C Prov.; Miss M. K.
McCulloch, 2nd A Prov.; Kate
Ferguson, 2nd A Prov. ; Mias M.
E. Field, 2nd B Prov. ; Miss
Rogers, 3rd ; Martha Corbitt,
3rd; Mary Callender, 3rd.
W. A. Sprague, 1st A Prov.; D. E.
Stephenson, 2nd Prov. ; Mary
Ann Reynolds, 2nd Prov.; Emma
Field, 2nd Prov.; Jennie Day,
2nd Prov. ; Wesley Watt, 3rd ;
Mary Field, 3rd ; Mary Ann
Gormly, 3rd ; Eliza Powel, 3rd ;
Maria Stanton, 3rd.
George Milden, 1st Dublin, 2nd A
Prov. ; Clotilda Vendall, 3rd ;
Annie McLeod, 2nd 0. C. B. ;
Sarah Carpenter, 3rd.
M. N. Armstrong, 1st B Prov. ; Miss
Carey, 2nd Prov.; Nellie Arm-
strong, 2nd Prov.
Isaac S. Rowat, 1st A Prov. ; Martha
Karley, 2nd A Prov.; Helen
Fulton, 2nd A.
Miles Ferguson, 1st B Prov. ; Jennie
McPhedran, 2nd B Prov.; Lucy
Seager, 2nd B Prov.; Annie P.
Meidrum, 2nd B Prov.
Robert Alexander, 1st Prov.; C. B.
Linton, 2nd Prov.; A. H. Mor-
rison, 2nd Prov. ; Margaret Gray,
2nd Prov. ; Jennie Ovens, 2nd
Prov.; Grace D. Kay, 2nd Prov.;
Helen Cant, 1st Co. ; Margery
McClellan, 3rd Co.; Aggie Wil-
son, 3rd Co.
28
37
16
34
13
15
24
24
11
None .
37
14
11
None.
8
24
1
None .
28
36
16
25
13
15
24
24
10
36
13
Northumberland .
10
7
Farmkbsville
Waterloo
24
1
5G
45 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools, 1880 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Staff and Qualifications.
INQBRSOLL I Oxford
No. OF
Students.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
Kincardine Bruce
KINGS KM) ! Frontenac
Madoi
W. R. Miller, 2nd A. Prov. ; Matilda
Trainer, 2nd B. Prov, ; Annie
Bond, 2nd A Prov.; Miss Long-
worth, 3rd ; Miss Jameson, 3rd.
G. \V. Johnson, 2nd B Prov.; Bella
E. Burrows, 2nd B Prov. ; Mary
E. Cook, 3rd.
J. S. Beacon, 1st B Prov. ; Rachel
Horton, 1st Prov. ; Isabella Mc-
Creight, 1st Prov. ; Celeste Hud- i
son, 2nd B; Elizabeth MeCreight,
2nd B ; Augusta Morgan, 2nd A ;
Hattie Dyke, 1st O.C.B.; Jennie
Poole, IstO.C.B. ; Naomi Barker,
IstO.C.B.: Sarah Hovendeu, 1st
O.C.B.
F. C. Powell, 1st Prov.; Richard
Hall, 2nd Prov.; Anna Johnston,
2nd Prov.; Jessie M. Thomson,
2nd Prov.; Jessie Melntyre, 2nd
Prov. ; Jessie McLean, 3rd.
First Session. — W. J. Summerby,
1st A Prov.; J. Campbell, 3rd;
Marion Livingston. 2nd B Prov.;
Jennie Hay ward, 2nd B Prov. ;
Acnes Allen, 3rd ; Bertha Cliff,
3rd.
I Second Session. — David McArdle, 1st
A Prov.; Isaac Wood, 2nd A
I Prov. { and Misses Livingston,
Hayward, Allen and Cliff as
above.
Victoria | J. H. McFaul, 1st A Prov.; seven
teachers with Second-Class Pro-
vincial Certificates, and seven
Third-Class Certificates.
Middlesex W. J. Carson, 1st A Prov.; Eliza
Yates, 2nd A Prov.; Augusta
Shaw, 2nd ]', Prov. ; -Mis I '.
Cannell, 2nd B Prov.
Hastings George Kirk, 1st A Prov.; Jessie
Riddell. 2nd B Prov.; Miss I Ire-
par, 2nd B Prov.; Susan Woot-
ton, ord.
Glengarry \ Alexander Kennedy, 1st C Prov.;
.Maria C. Smart, 3rd and Model
Scl 1 Diploma; Annie Cress-
well, 3rd.
57
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model ScJwols, 1880 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
MoRRISBl'RGH .
MOCNT FORKST .
Wellington .
Lennox and Ad-
dington .
P. McLean, 1st B Prov. : W. H.
Grant, 2nd B Prov.; James Fell,
3rd ; Janet Bastedo, 3rd ; Jennie
Pattison, 3rd.
L. Welch, 1st B Prov.; Win. Stvles,
3rd ; A. C. Smith, 2nd A Prov. :
Margaret Rose, 3rd : Carrie Her-
I'iek. 3rd: Hettie Vanallen, no
certificate.
S. B. Westervelt, 2nd A Prov.;
Rachel Mitchell, 2nd B Prov.;
Jessie Birnie, 2nd B Prov.; Wm.
<i. Daw, Mid: Mary A. Camp-
bell, 3rd : Grace Mt Robbie, 3rd;
Maria Jelley, 3rd permanent.
James Bowerman, 2nd Prov. ; Wm.
J. Black, 2nd Prov. ; Flora Saw-
yer, 2nd Prov.; and six others
holding 3rd, or O.C.B. Certificates.
No. OF
Passed
1" IXAL
Sit DENTS.
Examinat'n
York Wm. Hannie, 1st Prov. ; George
Rose, 1st Prov. ; Miss M. Thi imp-
BOn, 2nd Prov.; Miss M. Mc-
Murchie, 2nd Prov.; Miss M.
Norman, 3rd.
Grey
John A. Greig, 1st Prov. ; Emma
Spragg, Sarah Scott. Minerva
Smith, Margaret Beith, Mar-
garet Taylor, Maria Spragg,
Mary Fox, 2nd Prov.; H. M.
Moffet, Kate Mclntyre, Rachel
Tolton, Marion Clarke, 3rd
Lanark | Henry Beer, 1st C Prov.; John
Thornton, 2nd B Prov.; Miss
Horsberg, 2nd B; Miss Keays,
2nd 1'..
Picton I Prince Edward
. Gordon, 1st Prov.; Miss N. II. I
3rd Co. ami Non-profes-
sional 2nd; Miss Martin, 2nd
Proi . ; Mi^s Johnston, 3rd Co.; |
Julia Gillespie, 2nd Prov.; Ada j
Temple, 3rd Co. and Non-profes-
sional 2nd; Nannie Hicks, 1st
Co. ; Rose Reynolds, 1st Co.
58
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. .3).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools, 1880 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
Staff and Qualifications.
Port Hope Durham
Port Perry Ontario
Renfrew Renfrew
D. A. Goggin, IstO.C.B.: Miss A.
Manson, 2nd B Prov.; T. Wat-
son, 2nd B. Prov. : Misses
Marshall, Thornhill, Thompson,
Gilmour, Halliday, Shepherd,
Mounsay, all 2nd B Prov. ;
Misses Hallisay, Harris, .Mc-
Kay, Hoffman, Pidgeon, all 3rd ;
Mr. Thornhill, 3rd.
A. M. Rae, 1st C Prov. ; Susan Tom-
linson, 2nd C Prov. ; Christina
Gordon, 2nd C Prov. ; Ida Mad-
den, 3rd C Prov.; Miss E. Mc-
Arthur, 3rd C Prov .
Ed. A. Stevens, 1st C Prov. ; Hattie
Reynolds, 2nd A Prov. ; Mar-
garet Mills, 2nd A Prov.; Mar-
garet Benton, 3rd.
See W hitby.
Sarnia I Lambtou .
SlMCOE Norfolk
Stratford Perth
Strathrot I Middlesex
St. Catharines Lincoln
Alexander Wark, 1st B Prov. ; John
Johnston, 2nd B Prov. ; Janet
Patterson, 2nd B Prov. ; Ettie
Thatcher, 2nd A Prov. ; Isabella
Mudie, 1st Co.; Carrie Cole. 2nd i
B Prov. ; Mary A. Beatty, 3rd ;
Annie Lambert, 3rd ; Amelia
Bean, 2nd B Prov. ; Jane A.
Patterson, 3rd.
Rev. George Grant, B. A. , Toronto ;
W. F. Crow, 2nd Prov. ; John
Sayers, 2nd Prov. ; Elizabeth
Wells, 1st Co.; Annie Brav, 1st
Co.; Jennie McKeir, 2nd Prov.;
Pauline McCool, 2nd Prov.
W. S. Hodgins, 1st B Prov. ; one
Assistant, 1st B Prov.; and four-
teen, 2nd Prov.
Mr. Shepherd, 1st B Prov. ; Mr.
Dunsmore, 1st C Prov. ; Miss
Scott, 2nd B Prov.; Miss Arm-
strong, 2nd B Prov. ; Miss Rob-
inson, 3rd and Non-professional
A ; Miss Althouse, 3rd and Non-
professional A; Miss Rose, 3rd
and Non-professional A; Miss
Rose, 3rd and Non-professional B
J. B. Grey, 1st A Prov. ; W. F.
Rittenhouse, 1st C Prov.; Mar-
garet Crawford, 1st Prov.; lies- i
terA. Morton, 2nd Prov. ; Lizzie
Patterson, 2nd Prov.; Margaret
McCoy, 1st Prov.; Lucetta J.
Gross, 2nd Prov.; Mary Linnely,
O.C.B.; M. Y. McLaren, O.C.B
59
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools, 1880 — Continued.
Stat? and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
No. OK
Students.
Staff and Qualifications
Vankleek Hill
Walkerton Br
. N. M. Campbell, 1st C Prov. ; Colin I
A. Scott, 2nd A Prov. ; Catharine I
Darrach, 2nd A Prov. ; Annie |
Caughell, 2nd B ; Jennie Bald- ]
win, "-'nd B.
I Henry Gray, 1st C Prov. ; Maggie I
Cooke, 2nd B Prov.; Fiances I
Thistlewaite, 3rd.
!
A. Miller. B. A., 1st Prov.; A. Robb, I
2nd Prov.; Miss A. Robertson,
2nd Prov.; Miss G. Rothwell,
3rd ; Miss E. McLean, 3rd : Miss
F. Warren, 3rd ; Miss S. Koether, I
3rd.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
Welland Welland
Robert Grant, 1st C Prov.; Robert
V. < lampbell, 2nd Prov.; Jennie
Mel ilaslian, 2nd Prov.; Lydia
Griffith, 3rd
Whitby ' Ontari
Windsor E
James Brown, 1st C Prov.; Annie ! 43 I 16
J. Burns, 2nd C Prov. ; Alicia IThese Ifigures inrludje Port
Woodstock i < Ixford
Yorkvili.e i York
Hickie, 2nd C Prov.
James Duncan, 1st Prov. ; Miss
Beith, 2nd Prov.; Mary Bart-
lett, 2nd Prov.; Annie Lewis,
3rd ; Jennie Elliott. 1st O.C.B.;
Helen McXeish, 2nd Prov.; Ina
Weston, 2nd Prov.
• I. E. Dennis, 1st Prov.; Henry
I i i 1st 0. C. B. ; Margaret
Fergusson, 1st Prov.; Jessie Me
Whirter, 1st Prov.; Anna Mar-
tin. 1st i >.0 i'>. : Miriam Byer,
1st 0 C.B.; Elijah Stuart, 3rd;
.1- Whitelaw, 3rd; Jennie Pad-
den, 3rd ; Emily Nott, 2nd Prov. ;
Macker, 3rd.
W. J. Hendrie, 1st Prov. ; Miss
2nd Prov.; Miss Bailey,
2nd Prov.; Miss Pearson, 2nd
Pi
I Perry ; Model School
60
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
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61
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
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12. Superannuation of Teachers.
The list of Superannuated Teachers for 1880 aiul 1881, with the amounts re :eived
by them, will be found on a subsequent page.
/.:. Teachers Retired from the Profession during 1880.
Sum mum/.
Counties.
Teacher!
retired.
Glengarry 1
Stormont 4
Dundas 6
Prescott 2
Russell 1
Carleton 11
Grenville 2
Leeds 3
Lanark 2
Renfrew 4
Frontenac 2
Lennox and Addington 6
Prince Edward 2
Hastings 12
Northumberland 7
Durham 7
Peterborough 3
Haliburton 3
Victoria 5
Ontario 13
York 17
Peel 2
< '.unities.
Teachers
retired.
Simcoe 8
Halton 5
"Wentworth 5
Brant 10
Lincoln 4
Welland 5
Haldimand 6
Norfolk 5
Oxford 9
Waterloo 10
Wellington 12
Grey 9
Perth 12
Huron 15
Bruce 17
Middlesex 19
Elgin 9
Kent 13
Lambton 4
Essex 8
Total
.300
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Division II.
Proceedings during the Year 1SS1.
1. Legislation.
The following amendments to the School Law were made in 1881 by the Act 44
Victoria, Chapter 30, intituled "An Act for further improving the School Law.''
(Assented to 4th March, 1881.)
Section 1. Parent to require attendance at school of child between seven and thirteen
years of age.
Section 2. Such pupil to attend the full school time for eleven weeks in each half-
year.
Section 3. Any person with whom such a child resides to be under the same obliga-
tion as a parent.
(2) For children employed in manufactories half the above time will suffice.
Section 4. Attendance not required if the child is otherwise being efficiently in-
structed, or sick, or at too great a distance.
Section 5. Board may appoint an officer to give effect to these provisions.
Section 6. Fourteen days' notice to be given to the pai-ent before proceeding. Un-
less satisfactory reason shown, the case to be brought before a justice, who shall act as
the law directs.
Section 7. The apparent age to be assumed, unless disproved by defendant.
Section 8. Assessor to enter in roll children from sixteen to twenty -one, from seven
to thirteen, and from five to sixteen.
Section 9. Amendments to Public Schools Act, viz. : — At any annual Township
Board election after the first, but one Trustee is to be chosen for each ward ; existing
Township Boards confirmed ; Inspector's allowance on the formation or alteration of a
union section provided ; Trustees' Annual Eeport to be sent in 31st December; Inspector
to give his order for school moneys in favour of the Trustees, on their request.
(2) The Judge shall receive election complaints (except in the case of school sections)
made within twenty days, and shall decide the same within a reasonable time.
(3) Directions to Municipal Clerk to transmit to County Inspector list of Separate
School supporters placed on roll for County rate.
Section 10. If land is assessed against both owner and occupant, the occupant to be
primarily liable, and if, on default of the occupant, the owner is required to pay, he may
direct the rate to be applied to either the Public or the Separate School.
Section 11. The County Council to grant $150 annually for Model School.
(2) Department may make regulation as to fees for Model School training.
Section 12. Teachers may not change the books in use unless such change is ap-
proved, nor until the January after such approval. Penalty $10.
Section 13. No Trustee to be personally interested in any contract or engagement of
the Trustee corporation.
Section 14. High School Trustees to be appointed at the last meeting in December
of any City or Town separated.
2. Orders in Council and Minutes of Department, 1881.
I. —Certificate Cancelled, and Deprivation of Rights as Public School Teachers.
(18th of January, 1881.)
That the standing of Samuel Wiggins, as a Second Class Public School teacher,
Grade " B," be cancelled, and that the said Samuel Wiggins and his brother, Stonewall
Jackson Wiggins, be deprived of any right of presenting themselves for examination as
Public School teachers in the future.
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II. — Further Regulations as to the Examination op Candidates for Public School
Teachers' Certificates, (oth of February, 1881.)
This is published as a Circular, and will also appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
III. — Regulations as to Authorized Text-Books in the Public Schools. (5th of
February, 1881.)
Published as a Circular, and will also appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
IV. — Central Committee of Examiners — Amendment to former Order in Council.
(7th of February, 1881.)
That for the eighth paragraph of the Regulations respecting the Central Committee
of Examiners, approved by Order in Council of the 25th day of November, 1880, the
following be substituted : — ■
" The High School Inspectors shall, with one of the Public School Inspectors from
time to time to be appointed by the Minister, discharge the duties connected with the
professional examination of students at the Normal Schools, as well as their inspection, as
prescribed by the Regulations in that behalf.''
V. — Appointment of Teachers to Ottawa Normal School. (8th of February, 1881.)
VI. — County Boards of Examiners. (26th of February, 1881.)
That at meetings of the County Boards of Examiners for the transaction of business,
the County Inspector, if present, shall be the chairman thereof ; and if there be more
than one County Inspector present, each shall be chairman alternately ; but in the special
case of a County Judge being one of such Board of Examiners, he shall when present be
the chairman of such Board.
VII. — Further Regulations as to Public School Text-Books. (21st of February,
1881.)
Regulation approved 5th February, 1881, as to prices; not to take effect until 1st
January, 1881.
VIII. — Central Committee of Examiners — Appointment of New Members. (22nd
of March, 1881.)
Upon consideration of a report of the Honourable the Minister of Education, dated
the 21st day of February, 1881, the Department of Education doth hereby order that,
pursuant to the second paragraph of the Regulations respecting the Central Committee of
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Examiners, approved by Order in Council of 25th day of November, 1880, the following
appointments be made : —
George Paxton Young, M.A., Professor of Mental and Moral Science in University
College, to be Chairman of the said Committee.
John Watson, LL.D., Professor of Logic, Metaphysics and Ethics, University of
Queen's College, Kingston ; Eugene Haanel, Ph.D., Professor of Natural Sciences and
Chemistry, University of Victoria College, Cobourg ; S. Arthur Marling, M.A., one of
the High School Inspectors; John Milne Buchan, M.A., also one of the High School In-
spectors ; John C. Glashan, M.A., Public School Inspector; and Alfred Baker, M.A.,
Classical Tutor in University College, to be members of the said Committee. And the
respective periods for which they are appointed are as follows : For the term of one year,
ending on the 1st day of January, 1882, Professor Watson and John C. Glashan : for the
term of two years, Professor Haanel and John M. Buchan ; and for the term of three,
years, S. A. Marling and Alfred Baker.
IX.— High School Programme for 188U2. (16th of April, 1881.)
Published as a Circular, and also will appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
X. — Sub-Examiners Appointed for 1881. (28th of April, 1881.)
XL— Executive Council. (12th of May, 1881.)
That during the absence of the Honourable the Premier, three members of the
Council shall be a quorum.
XII. — Additional Sub-Examiners Appointed. (15th of July, 1881.)
XIII.— County Model School Established in County of Dufferin, at Orangevillk.
(15th of July, 1881.)
XIV. — Cancellation of Certificate of James E. Chute. (15th of July, 1881.)
That the Certificate of James E. Chute as a Public School Teacher, being Second
Class, Grade A, be cancelled for the causes set forth.
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XV. — Additional Sib Examiner Appointed. (13th of September, 1881.)
XVI. — Regulations as to the Teaching of Hygiene in the Provincial Normal
Schools. (23rd of September, 1881.)
Will appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
XVII. — County Model Schools — Further Regulations. (23rd of September, 1881).
Published as a Circular, and will appear in the Supplementary Compendium.
XVIII. — Depository Stock. — -Distribution amongst Provincial Institutions, authorized
9th November, 1881.
3. Decisions of the Minister of Education.
A statement of these will appear in the Report for next year.
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Jf. Confirmatio7i
The following- is the list of
Municipality Passing
THE
Date of Application to
School Corporations
By-Law.
Confirm.
affected.
1st February, 1881
Union of School Sections 14 and
15 as School Section 14.
10th February, 1881
To form School Board for the
Municipality.
United Townships of Anson and Hindon . .
12th January, 1881, and
11th February, 1881.
School Board for Municipality ....
22nd November, 1880 ....
Union School Section 5, Raleigh
and Tilbury East.
" Tilbury, East
United Townships of Brudenell and Lyne-
United Townships of Hagarty, Sherwood,
7th January, 1881
27th December, 1880 ....
27th December, 1880, and
28th January, 1881.
Union School Section 5, Raleigh
and Tilbury East.
Union School Section 11, Hagarty
and Brudenell.
Union School Section 11, Hagarty
and Brudenell.
8th March, 1881
bourn.
" Thorold
13th May, 1881
25th January and 15th
February, 1881.
School Section 4, Amabel ; Union
School Section 8, Amabel and
Albemarle.
School Section 12, Elderslie
School Section 14, Notta%vasaga . .
School Section 1, Saugeen, Arran
and Elderslie.
11th July, 1881 . .
2fith July, 1881
2nd June, 1881
School Section 1, Saugeen, Arran
and Elderslie.
30th June, 1881 -
and Elderslie.
3rd August, 1881
School Section 1, Dover West
20th September, 1S81 ....
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of By-laws.
By-Laws confirmed during 1881.
Other Municipalities concerned.
How disposed of.
None
Snowdon, Anson and Somerville
Minden, Lutterworth and Stanhope
Tilbury East
Raleigh
Hagarty, Sherwood, Richards and Jones .
Brudenell and Lynedoch
None
By-Law No. 358
By-Law No. 6
By-Law No. 33
None
Albemarle and Village of Wiarton
Confirmed 18th February, 1881.
28th February, 1881.
2Sth February, 1881.
28th February, 1881.
28th February, 1881.
16th March, 1881.
10th March, 1881.
17th March, 1881.
7th June, 1881.
13th Julv, 1881.
Sullivan By-Law No. 6
I
By-Law No. 289
Mulm
None
None
By-Law No. 217
By-Law No. 281
None i By-Law No. 8
None
Village of Dresden
By-Law No. 4
By-Law No. 9
By-Law No. 16
1st September, 1881.
1st September, 1881.
lst September, 1881.
17th September, 1881.
17th September, 1881.
17th September, 1881.
17th September, 1881.
14th October, 1881.
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6. Training of Teachers during the Year 1881, Provincial Normal Schools.
1. Staff of Normal and Model Schools.
Staff of the Toronto Normal and Model Schools, 1881.
A. W. Da vies Principal.
Thos. Kirkland Science Master.
James Carlyle Mathematical Master.
Samuel Clare Writing "
Wm. Armstrong Drawing "
H. F. Sefton Music "
D. C. Bell Elocution
C. EL. Dearnaly Gymnastic "
Wm. Scott Head Master, Boys' Model School.
Jno. L. Davison First Assistant, " "
S. M. Dorland Second " "
P. N. Davey Third
M. Cullen Head Mistress, Girls' Model School.
K. F. Hagarty First Assistant, " "
M. E. Hunt Second " " "
J. Meneilley Third " " "
Staff of the Ottawa Normal and Model Schools, 1881.
J . A. MacCabe Principal.
Geo. Baptie Science Master.
Daniel Sawyer Writing
Martin Sparrow Drawing
W. G. Workman Music
D. C. Bell Elocution
E. B. Cope Gymnastic "
Edwin D. Parlow Head Master, Boys' Model School.
Smith Curtis First Assistant " "
Samuel W. McCready Second " " "
Adeline Shenick Head Mistress, Girls' Model School.
Maggie Cusack First Assistant " "
Mary G. Joyce Second " " "
Annie MacLardy Third " " "
2. Attendance of Students, Counties, Etc.
The Toronto Normal School.
ATTENDANCE OF STUDENTS— 1880-1881.
First Class Yearly Session
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3. — Summary of Instruction given for Second Class Certifcates — Provincial
Normal School, Toronto.
( 1) Summary of Instruction given for Second Class Certificates and time for each subject
during the week.
Total time for each week, 271 hours.
Education. — Lectures on Theory and Methods, six hours each week and four hours
of practical illustration. Practice in Model School, under direct supervision and criticism
of teacher of division, six hours a week. Visiting City Schools, five hours during the
Session. Time spent in purely professional work during Session of 160 hours. N.B. —
The average length of Session is about twelve weeks.
Readino and Elocution. — Two hours a week (Theory) for half the Session; (Practice
three hours a week for same time, with regular teacher. Rest of Session with Principal
Mental Arithmetic. — From two to three hours each week.
Chemistry. — Theory, from one to two hours a week. Practice, eight hours a week.
Music. — Theory and Practice of Vocal Music, three hours a week for each class ; in
all, six hours a week.
Drawing. — Practical, three hours a week for each class ; in all, six hours a week.
Hygiene (including Temperance). — From three to four hours a week.
Drill and Calisthenics. — Three hours each per week, or six hours in all.
Writing and Book-keeping. — Two hours each per week, or four hours in all.
(:2) Number of Masters and Instructors, and nature and amount of work performed by
each during School Week.
Principal. — Lectures on Education and Educational Methods, illustrating as far as
practicable School Organization, etc. ; hears classes read during absence of Teacher of
P'locution ; examines the daily reports of teaching done in Model School; criticises before
the class and privately ; criticises the teaching done in his presence ; exercises a general
supervision over the Mode] Schools, and prepares certain examination papers for Model
School examinations. When time allows, the ordinary Lectures on Education are supple-
mented with Lectures on great Educational Reformers and their Methods. About twenty
hours per week.
Mathematical Master. — Lectures on Physiology, Hygiene, and Geography, in
addition to Arithmetic ; special classes from the Model School are taught by him in
presence of the Normal School Students ; criticises teaching done in his presence. About
twenty hours per week.
N vn kal Science Master. — Theoretical and Practical Chemistry. About twelve
hours per week.
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Teacher op Elocution. — Time employed depends on length of Session, one half
only being spent here. By his report, about twenty-seven hours is the time devoted to
this school.
These Masters are employed in the Normal School only.
The other Masters divide their time between the Normal and Model Schools.
Drawing Master. — Normal School, six hours a week. Model School, eight hours a
week. Total, fourteen hours.
Music Master. — Normal School, six hours a week. Model School, eight hours a
week. Total, fourteen hours.
Writing Master. — Normal School, four hours a week. Model School, sixteen hours
a week. Total, twenty hours.
Drill Master. — Normal School, six hours a week. Model School, seven hours a
week. Total, thirteen hours.
(3) Number of Students present during Academic Year 1880-S1.
First Session — 57 Males, 41 Females.
Second Session — 36 Males, 56 Females.
Third Session — 28 Males, 24 Females.
(4) Number of Students during current Session.
47 Males, 51 Females.
-4. — Summary of " Methods of Teaching " Employed in Provincial Model School,
Toronto.
(1) Reading.
Fourth Division. — Pupils are first taught to recognize entire words. When a num-
ber of these are known they are taught the sounds of the letters, and are then required to
recognize words and pronounce them by sounding their different parts. The teacher makes
use of the blackboard and tablets in teaching word recognition.
Reading is mainly taught by imitation. The teacher reads and requires the pupils
to read after him simultaneously and individually. Care is taken to correct all mistakes,
the blackboard being used for this purpose.
In the Third, Second and First Divisions this subject is taught in a similar manner,
being more and more minutely dealt with as the pupil progresses.
(2) Spelling.
Fourth Division. — At first oral spelling only is taught. The blackboard is always
used in doing this. New words and those misspelled are placed upon it, and the pupils
drilled until each word is thoroughly known.
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Oral spelling is taught to all the divisions in a similar manner.
Written spelling is taught to all the class capable of writing.
The pupils aVe required to prepare a passage found in their reading lesson ; then
they write this at the dictation of the teacher, in books for the purpose. These books
are examined by the teacher, and the pupil is required to correct thoroughly each word
misspelled. These words are frequently reviewed. Spelling is taught at every lesson
from the fact that all difficult words are written upon the blackboard and the especial
attention of the pupils drawn to them.
(3) Arithmetic.
All the Divisions. — Pupils are first taught to count, the balls on the numeral-frame,
marbles, etc., being used for this purpose.
They are then taught notation and numeration, the blackboard and numeral-frame
being used.
They are next taught the Addition Table from the numeral-frame, and in doing sums
are not allowed to count. The Subtraction, Multiplication and Division Tables are
thoroughly mastered before the pupils are required to work examples involving a know-
ledge of these tables.
The tables of Weights and Measures are taught by object lessons.
New rules are taught from easy mental examples, and from these the pupils deduce
the rules, form the definitions, etc.
Problems are given to test the understanding of the pupil. When he fails to work
these, the principles are taught again. Reviews are of daily occurrence.
(4) Geography.
All the Divisions. — The definitions are taught by object lessons, the teacher being
aided by pictorial illustrations.
Mathematical geography is taught by means of globes, diagrams drawn on the
board, etc.
The pupils are taught what a map is. This is done by drawing a picture of the
school-room on the blackboard and enlarging it so as to include the building, then the
grounds, etc.
Thoroughness and exactness are secured by frequent drills. No lessons are assigned
to be prepared in books until the part assigned has been carefully taught to the class.
In teaching such physical phenomena as winds, currents, tides, etc., the lessons are
conversational ; the pupils are never told ; the teacher directs the pupils and leads them
to draw the proper inference, etc.
Map-drawing is taught in all the divisions except the fourth.
(5) Object Lessons.
Third and Fourth Divisions. — Every lesson is taught objectively, when possible, in
all the divisions, but the object lesson proper is confined to the above-named divisions.
In this lesson, as, indeed, in all the lessons taught, the teacher is careful of the fol-
lowing points : —
1. To be merely the director, the pupils observing and thinking for themselves.
2. Never to tell the pupil a point which depends upon his understanding.
3. To have frequent reviews.
4. To make the pupils express themselves in full sentences.
5. To use the blackboard at every stage of the lesson.
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(6) Composition.
All the Divisions. — Oral composition is taught in all the classes and at every lesson.
This is done by the teacher setting a good example for imitation, by requiring all answers
to be given in the form of complete sentences, by correcting every mistake in composition,
and by requiring the correct form of expression to be repeated by the pupil.
Lists of common errors are made, and the pupils frequently drilled upon the correct
form of expression.
Written composition is practised from the Second-book Class upward. Subjects of
the simplest kind are given at tirst, such as elliptical sentences to be filled out, the sub-
stance of the last reading lesson to be written out, etc. As the pupils advance they are
required to write sentences of a certain kind, to introduce grammatical equivalents, to
paraphrase, to write original compositions, etc.
The greatest care is taken by the teacher in detecting errors in the written com-
positions, and whatever errors have been made are required to be corrected by the pupils.
(7) Etymology.
Third, Second and First Divisions. — The Anglo-Saxon suffixes and prefixes are first
taught from examples, such as work, worker ; run, runner ; kind, unkind, etc.
The blackboard is employed for this purpose, and the pupils are led to ascertain the
meaning of each suffix and prefix from suitable words. They are not told the meaning
and asked to remember it, but they ascertain the meaning for themselves.
The classic prefixes, suffixes and chief root words are taught in a similar manner,
from the blackboard, in the Second and First Divisions. Exercises in word-building are
frequently given to test the knowledge and excite the interest of the pupils in this study.
(8) Mental Arithmetic.
All the Divisions. — All the rules of Arithmetic are introduced by easy mental
problems.
Two kinds of examples are given : the first, which deals with simple computation, is
intended to secure quickness and accuracy of calculation ; the second, which deals with
concrete numbers, is given for the purpose of cultivating the reasoning powers. The
blackboard is used for teaching a typical example, and then many such are given to the
class.
(9) History.
Third, Second and First Divisions. — This subject is taught in conversational lessons
with the pupils. No text-books are used. In the First and Second Divisions, after a
lesson has been taught, the heads of the lesson are copied by the pupils. These are used
for aiding the pupils in their reviews. The map is used at every lesson, and every place
named carefully located. Reviews are very frequent. Collateral reading is recommended
to pupils of First Division.
(10) Grammar.
Third, Second and Firs,t Divisions. — This subject is taught by the inductive method.
The teacher, by using appropriate examples, leads the pupils to the conclusions desired.
Pupils are never required to learn definitions or rules from a book until these have been
made by themselves under the guidance of the teacher.
The different parts of this subject are discussed in the following order : — 1st, the
sentence and its definition ; 2nd, the parts of the sentence ; 3rd, the parts of speech ;
4th, the inflections, etc.
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(11) Physiology and Higiene.
Second Division. — By means of diagrams drawn on the board, charts, a skeleton, and
certain pieces of apparatus, the teacher makes the pupils acquainted with sufficient
anatomy to understand the physiological facts to be taught.
Hygiene is taught incidentally during the teaching of physiology.
I are is taken to make the lessons as practical as possible.
The teacher is careful to make every lesson an object lesson, so there is no lecturing
on his part.
(12) Algebra.
First Division. — This subject is taught from the blackboard in a similar manner
to Arithmetic, Grammar, etc. By means of appropriate examples the pupils are led to
make the definitions, deduce the rules, etc. When a principle has been taught, it is illus-
trated by many examples, the aim of the teacher being to proceed thoroughly rather than
quickly.
(13) Mensuration.
Second and First Divisions. —The definitions are taught from the blackboard as they
are required for use. The pupils deduce the rules from easy examples under the direction
of the teacher. Diagrams, figures cut in paper, wood, or leather, are used to illustrate
the mode of solution. No text-book is used.
(14) Chemistry.
First Division. — All the teaching is done by means of experiments. No lectun-s
are given. The pupils are not told and asked to remember, but are shown various experi-
ments, each intended to illustrate some point, and are required to infer and gather the
facts from these. The blackboard is used at every stage of the lesson. The heads of
each lesson are copied by the pupils into their note-books.
(15) Geometry.
First Division. — The definitions are taught from the board. At first each proposition
is carefully taught before the pupils are allowed to use their text-books. This is done by
the method of analysis, the construction being made, the resulting figure carefully exam-
ined, the consequences noted, etc., etc. The pupils are thus led to observe that there is
a reason for each step in the construction and demonstration, and they thus see the neces-
sity of mastering the principles involved, rather than the words of the text-book.
(16) Natural Philosophy.
First Division. — This subject is, as far as possible, taught experimentally. Each
principle is full)' illustrated by means of diagrams, philosophical charts, apparatus, etc.,
and numerous problems depending upon it are given for solution.
(17) Literature.
All the Classes. — This subject is taught during the time taken by the teacher in
preparing tin' reading lesson for the next day. The pupils are taught the exact force of
each word in (his lesson, and in the higher classes are made acquainted with the more
common figures of rhetoric and the leading characteristics of the author of the passage.
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(18) Discipline.
Boys' School.
No corporal punishment is employed. The teacher governs his class by his personal
influence and by keeping it engaged. No pupil is ever allowed to be idle. Frequent
opportunities arise of showing the pupils how much better an orderly mode of doing
things is than for each pupil to do the same tilings, but in a way which each one selects
for himself. Thus, the pupils are taught to sit at the desks in a uniform manner, to
move from room to room in an orderly way at the command of the teacher, etc. The
pupils are shown the way the teacher would prefer to have things done, and the public
opinion of the class is appealed to to decide whether this is a good way or not. The
pupils are shown that talking and disorderly movements, etc., interfere with the working
and efficiency of the class, and are required to co-operate in rendering their class a
model one.
Certain rules are laid down to be observed in playing in the yard and on the field.
These are all made for the well-being and proper protection of the pupils, and this is
carefully pointed out at the time of laying down these rules, so that in this case the
pupils themselves are generally found to see that there is no very flagrant violation of
them.
When a pupil is careless and troublesome in regard to his conduct, his teacher talks
to him in private at first ; then, in case of necessity, reproves him publicly and gives him
a demerit mark. He is then reported to the Head Master, who after a proper repri-
mand punishes him by depriving him of some privilege, such as playing in the field, &c,
or he is required to remain in his seat for a certain time after school.
Where these modes of treatment fail, the parent is communicated with. His influ-
ence is invoked, and if the pupil still continues obdurate, he is suspended for a shorter
or longer period. In case the pupil still remains careless, and interferes with the efficient
working of the class, the parent is requested to remove him from school.
All offences in the yard or field are visited by the offender being deprived of some
privilege pertaining to the yard or field.
Frequent opportunities are taken to give lessons on morals. The necessity of doing
to others as we would have others do to us, of always speaking the truth, etc., is incul-
cated.
Removal for misconduct and suspensions are extremely rare ; the former does not
average one per year, and the latter two or three per session.
The methods of keeping order and of securing discipline outlined above are so effica-
cious, that were it not for the Normal Students allowing their classes to get into trouble
(nearly always by being unable to keep them busy), there would be very few pimishments
for misconduct. The class is taught the habit of behaving, and this is generally sufficient
to prevent any grievous breach of discipline, even when it has little or nothing to do.
Girls' School.
To ensure the understanding of the rules of the school by the new pupils, and also
to remind the old ones of their obligation in that respect, the whole school is assembled
as soon as fully organized at the commencement of each Session, and the style of conduct
expected from each scholar expounded in plain and unmistakable language ; also the
necessary permissions, prohibitions, and regulations for the maintenance of good order
are emphatically laid down.
In cases of violation of any of the rules, different methods are adopted according to
the gravity of the offence.
First, and perhaps in some cases most effectual, may be mentioned kind and gentle
admonition in private by teacher of class, or head mistress, or an occasional moral lecture
to class.
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Other punishments are frequently resorted to, as public censure, sitting drill, loss of
recess, detention after school-hours, misconduct marks, suspension for a short time, of which
the pupils' parents are notified.
Corporal punishrm ,it is never inflict. <\.
If, after repeated warnings and punishments, a pupil still persists in gross miscon-
duct, so that her influence for evil materially affects the class, or if it be proved that a
child is morally bad, her parents are requested to remove her from the school.
5. Summary of Instruction given for Second Class Certificates, Ottawa Normal
School.
(1) Summary of Instruction given for Second Class Certificates, and time for each subji ct
during the week.
Total time for each week, 27} hours.
Education. — Lectures on Theory of Education, six hours each week ; Model School
practice — which includes practical teaching on all the subjects taken up in the Model
School programme — five hours each week; visiting Model School, one hour each week.
Total time spent in purely professional work — twelve hours each week — 132 hours per
Session of eleven weeks.
Reading and Elocution. — Theory and Practice of Elocution, seven hours each week
for half the Session, about thirty-eight hours per Session.
Mental Arithmetic. — Two hours each week, twenty-two hours each Session of
eleven weeks.
Chemistry. — Theory and Practice — Theory one hour each week ; Practice three
hours each week. Total four hours each week, forty-four hours per Session of eleven
weeks.
Music. — Theory and Practice — the latter consisting in vocal music, and in teaching
a class of students — three and a half hours each week, about thirty -eight hours per Session.
Drawing. — Practical drawing on blackboard and on paper, two hours each week,
twenty-two hours per Session.
Hygiene. — One hour each week, eleven hours per Session.
Drill and Calisthenics. — Two hours each week, twenty-two hours per Session of
eleven weeks.
(2) Number of Masters and Instructors, and Nature and Amount of Work performed
by each during School Week,
Principal. — Educational work; the strictly professional work of the Session,
together with Mental Arithmetic ; Educational Work ; Lectures on the Theory of Educa-
tion, including Method, School Organization, School Management, etc., etc., nine hours
each week; Superintending Model School Practice, seven hours each week; Mental
Arithmetic, two hours each week — making in all eighteen hours of regular work each
week irrespective of office work and supervision of Model School.
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Science Master. — Practical Chemistry and Hygiene, Normal and Model School
classes. Practical Chemistry, Normal School, twelve hours each week. Model School
four hours each week. Theoretical Chemistry and Hygiene, one hour each, each week —
making total for Science Master each week eighteen hours.
Drawing Master. — Normal School five hours each week ; Model School seventeen
hours each week — making for Drawing Master a total of twenty-two hours per week.
Music Master. — -Vocal Music, Normal and Model Schools. Normal School four
and a half hours each week ; Model School eleven and a half hours each week — making
a total for Music Master for each week, sixteen hours.
Writing Master. — Normal School, Writing only. Model School, Writing and
Book-keeping. Normal School four hours each week ; Model School twelve and a half
hours each week — making a total of sixteen and a half hours each week for Writing
Master.
Drill Instructor. — Normal and Model Schools — Normal School four hours each
week ; Model School four hours each week — making a total for Drill Instructor each
week, eight hours.
Teacher of Elocution. — Normal School only— seven hours each week for half the
Session.
(3) Number of Students present during the Academic Year 1SS0.
1st Session, 47 males, 19 females.
2nd " 30 " 19 "
3rd " -21 " 16
(4) Numbers present during current Session.
45 males, 41 females.
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6. — Report of Model Schools, Ottawa.
(1) Subjects and Hours.
Reading and English Literature
Spelling and Dictation
Writing
Book-keeping
Arithmetic
Mental Arithmetic ....
Geography
Drawing
Vocal Music
Object Lesson
Grammar
Composition
History
I 'hemistry or Physiology & Hygiene.
Algebra
Geometry
Mensuration
Natural Philosophy
Drill and Calisthenics
Third Division.
Second Division.
First Division.
3 hours.
H hour.
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School open 9 to 12 forenoon, with fifteen minutes' recess; and 1.30 to 3.30 afternoon, with fifteen
minutes' recess.
(2) Attendance, 1881.
Divisions.
No. Classes.
Boys' Model School. 1
Girls' Model School.
Seniors.
Juniors.
Seniors.
Juniors.
17 pupils.
20 "
25 -
33 "
25 pupils.
34 "
31 "
25 "
17 pupils.
22 "
36 "
33 "
27 pupils.
35
Two "
Third "
Two "
24
Two "
27
Total number of Pupils, Boys' Model School 210
Total number of Pupils, Girls' " " 221
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(3) Methods of Teaching adopted in each Subject.
1. Reading. — Subject matter discussed, reading individually and simultaneously,
using blackboard for accentuation, emphasis, etc. All the Divisions.
2. Spelling. — Orally and from dictation. All the Divisions.
3. English Grammar. — Analysis and Parsing taught orally, using blackboard for
schemes and examples. Text-books used for definitions and reference. First, Second and
Third Divisions.
4. Composition. — Lectures on style in general, using blackboard for forms of letters,
etc. Pupils composing orally or on paper, in class. First, Second and Third Divisions.
5. Literature. — Text-books and lectures. First Division.
6. Geography. — Orally and from blackboard, using globes and maps. Text-books
used for preparation of work after school hours. First, Second and Third Divisions.
7. Arithmetic. — Orally and from blackboard, using calculator in Fourth Division.
Text-books used only for practice by pupils. All the Divisions.
8. Algebra. — Orally and from blackboard. Text-books used only for practice by
pupils. First and Second Divisions.
9. Geometry. — Each proposition taught orally, aided by diagrams on blackboard,
before pupils are required to use text-books. First Division.
10. Mensuration. — Orally and from blackboard ; no text-books. First and Second
Divisions.
11. Natural Philosophy. — Lectures; diagrams on blackboard; models and ap-
paratus ; no text books. First Division.
12. Chemistry. — Lectures, illustrated by experiments. First Division.
13. Drawing. — From copies chiefly; occasional use of blackboard; pupils using
rulers for Mathematical Drawing. All Divisions.
14. Writing. — From headlines, oral instruction and blackboard. All the Divisions.
15. Physiology. — Lectures, blackboard and charts; no text-books. Second and
Third Divisions.
16. Object Lesson. — Taught from the object itself or a representative of it, aided
by blackboard illustration, oral teaching and questioning in such a manner as to form a
developing lesson. Fourth Division.
17. Music. — Theory, taught orally ami from the blackboard ; Singing, accompanied
by an instrument ; no books. All the Divisions.
18. Book-keeping. — Single and Double Entry ; orally and from blackboard. First
Division.
19. History. — Lectures; notes and use of blackboard and text-booka.
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The subjects prepared after school hours are : — •
1. Reading. — First, Second and Third Divisions.
2. Spelling. — First, Second and Third Divisions.
3. English Grammar. — First, Second and Third Divisions prepare definitions. First,
Second and Third Divisions occasionally write short exercises on work previously taught
in class, and prepare derivations.
4. Geography. — First, Second and Third Divisions occasionally review work pre-
viously taught in class. Text-books used then only.
5. History. — First, Second and Third Divisions.
6. Composition. — First Division occasionally write essays.
Ages of pupils who prepare lessons after school hours vary from ten years to seven-
teen years.
(4) Discipline of the School, and How Enforced.
The discipline of the school is maintained chiefly —
1. By appealing to the ambition, sense of duty, and honour of the pupils.
2. By laying before the pupils clear and well-defined rules, and adopting a system of
marking which records all infringements of the rules.
3. By offering rewards for careful obedience to all rules.
4. The fear of being suspended or expelled from the advantages of the school seems
to be sufficient punishment.
5. No extra lessons are given as punishment.
6. Corporal punishment does not exist under any circumstances.
(5) Encouragement for Proficiency.
1. The marks registered for the work of each day, and from these marks the appear-
ance of names on the honour roll.
2. The promotions, from a lower to a higher division.
3. The prizes allowed by the Department at the end of each scholastic year.
The tests of proficiency are : —
1. The examination by teacher of all written work done by pupils.
2. The oral examinations, or drill on every-day work.
3. The half-yearly written examinations.
(6) Number of Teachers and Nature of Daily Work.
1. There are four regular teachers in each school, each teacher having full charge of
a division, consisting of two sections ; each teacher teaching all subjects taught in his oi-
lier division except Music, Drawing, Writing, and Drill. In addition to the work of
teaching, the assistant-teachers (three in each school) superintend the pupils during
recreation hours, both in the halls of the building and in the play-grounds. From 8:40
a.m. until 1 p. in. the pupils arc constantly under supervision, one of the teachers of each
school always remaining during noon recess.
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Each teacher criticises the work of the Normal students who teach in his or her
division of the Model School, taking notes upon the students' manner, method, etc. Two
copies of these criticisms are prepared each day — one to be entered in a book kept for the
purpose, and one sent to the Principal, Mr. MacCabe. The teacher in charge gives his
■or her criticism orally to the students after 4 p.m.
The Head Master and Head Mistress, besides teaching all subjects taught in First
Division except Music, Drawing, Writing, Book-keeping, Chemistry, and Drill, are
required to visit the other divisions so often as to enable them to have a thorough know-
ledge of the working of each division. They are also required to prepare, in addition to
the daily report of the Normal students, a full report of the work of each Normal
student done in Model School during whole Session ; the latter report completed at the
close of each Session of Normal School.
In addition to the regular Model School Teachers there are special Masters for
Music, Drawing, Writing, Book-keeping, and Drill. These Masters teach their own
special subjects in both schools, and are responsible for the pupils' progress.
7. — Expenditure, 1880.
Normal and Model Schools, Toronto: —
Salaries $18,975 00
Expenses 3,942 99
Normal and Model Schools, Ottawa: —
Salaries (Model School open four months only) .... $9,229 94
Expenses 3,546 14
Public School Board, Ottawa (for use of city schools). 1,000 00
£22,917 99
13,776 08
S. — Inspection of Toronto Normal School, 18S0.
Report of Inspectors Buchan and Marling.
We, the undersigned members of the Central Committee, have the honour to report
that, in accordance with your directions, we inspected the Toronto Normal School on the
25th and 26th November last, and also took part in the examinations at the close of the
session.
On account of temporary changes in the programme, to make room for Prof. Bell's
Lectures on Elocution, we were unable to see as much of the work of the Principal and
of the Mathematical and Science Master as we wished ; and, as our visit happened to
be paid in a week during which the Teachers-in-training were occupied in observing the
methods employed by the Model School masters and mistresses, we did not hear them
teach or criticise one another's teaching. For these reasons, our report must be under-
stood not to cover all the work of the Normal and Model Schools.
There were about a hundred Second-Class Teachers-in-training. Considering their
number, the shortness of the session, and other difficulties, the results seem to be as good
as can reasonably be expected. It is all-important for this class that the Model School
should be thoroughly efficient, and we are pleased to be able to express a very decided
opinion that it is so in both the boys' and the girls' departments.
There were only seven in attendance in the First-Class. The smallness of this num-
ber, and the fact that many of the Collegiate Institutes and some of the High Schools
now prepare candidates for First-Class Certificates, raise the question of the advisability of
ceasing to give non-professional instruction to this class of students at the expense of the
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country. If this were clone, the whole time of the masters could be devoted to profes-
sional work. A good, short professional course might be devised for the benefit, not only
of candidates for First-Class Certificates, but also of persons intending to teach in High
Schools. We think it advisable, however, that before any change of this kind is made, a
little time be suffered to elapse, in order that the etl'ect of the recent alterations in the
programme for First-Class candidates may become evident.
Professor Bell having been appointed during this session to teach Heading and
Elocution, we paid special attention to his work. We have much pleasure in stating that
his services are of very great value, and that we consider his appointment one of the very
best ever made in connection with the Normal Schools.
J. M. Bl'CHAN.
S. Arthur Marling.
9. — Inspection of Ottawa Normal Scuool, 1881.
Extract trimi Report of Inspectors Bicelum and Glashan on Ottawa JYormal School.
We have the honour to present the following report as a result of our inspection of
the Ottawa Normal and Model Schools, and our examination of the teachers-in-training
thereat during the third ami fourth weeks of the month of March, and of a second
inspectoral visit paid by one of us on the 26th and 27th days of April.
We have, in the first place, much pleasure in stating that the Principal and masters
of the Normal School appear to have done their work with zeal and efficiency.
The Model School has this year, for the first time, been equipped with a full staff.
On its efficiency that of the Normal School largely depends. If, too, the teachers em-
ployed are not as good as those in the Ottawa Public and Separate Schools, it wall be
impossible to keep up the attendance and to make it self-supporting. We have accord-
ingly devoted considerable time to ascertaining its condition.
J. M. Buciian.
J. C. Glashan.
9th May, 1881.
10. — Inspection of Toronto Normal School, 1881.
Report of Inspector Marling.
I have the honour to report that I inspected the Normal School at Toronto on the
lGth and 17th days of March last, spending one day (March 18th) in the Model School.
There were present in the First or Senior Division, 7 students and 1 lady.
" " Second or Junior " 92 " 60 being ladies.
The work of the Session is conducted according to a time-table, which appears to be
judiciously arranged, and generally adhered to. Professor Bell's instructions in Elocu-
tion, continuing for six weeks and occupying a part of each day, broke in upon the short
Session to a considerable extent. At the time of my visit the Principal was giving
instruction in reading, Mr. Bell having proceeded to Ottawa.
I subjoin the time-table for two days, Wednesday and Thursday : —
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Religious instruction is given on Friday afternoons.
The following lectures and other exercis ■; were given in my presence : —
1. By the Principal: Subject, Reading (Death of Lord Chatham), Sec. A., 16
gentlemen and 2(3 ladies present.
2. By the Principal: English Literature (The Spectator), Senior Division, 6 gentle-
men and 1 lady present.
3. By Mr. Kirkland : Chemistry (Tests for Nitric Acid, etc.), Second Division, 32
gentlemen and 60 ladies present.
4. By Mr. Kirkland : Algebra (Roots of Equations), Senior Division, 6 gentlemen
and 1 lady present.
5. By the Principal : Education (Registers and Classification).
6. By Mr. Kirkland : Practical Teaching (Chemistry) with Criticisms, Second
Division, 32 gentlemen and 60 ladies present.
7. By Mr. Armstrong : Drawing (review of Geometrical figures in Manual), Second
Division, 25 ladies present.
S. By Mr. Kirkland : Practical Chemistry (experimental verifications of previous
lecture), Sec. B, 35 ladies present.
9. By Mr. Sefton : Music ; gentlemen, singing.
10. By Mr. Armstrong: Drawing : 32 gentlemen present.
11. By Mr. Kirkland: Natural Philosophy (Hydrostatics, review), Senior Division,
6 gentlemen and 1 lady present.
12. By Dr. Carlyle: Mental Arithmetic, Second Division.
13. By Dr. Carlyle : Arithmetic (Mortgages, etc.)
14. By Mr. Kirkland: Chemistry examination, Second Division.
15. By Dr. Carlyle : Hygiene (the Eye).
16. By the Principal : English Grammar, practically illustrated before First Division.
17. By the Drill Instructor: (a) Boys' Drill: (6) Calisthenics, ladies; 52 present.
18. By Mr. Kirkland : Chemistry (Carbon Disulphide), First Division, 6 gentlemen
and 1 lady piesent.
19. By the Drill Instructor: Second Division, gentlemen.
I spent one day (March 18th) in the Model School, where I witnessed the teaching
of eight classes by the Model School teachers.
As the result of my observations I beg leave to report as follows : —
1. The lectures were for the most part able and thorough, accompanied with adequate
illustrations and black-board notes. In the lecture numbered 15 it would, I think, have
been an improvement if a model of the eye had been used, and the technical terms
" cerebro-spmal," "ciliary processes," etc., had been written down on the black-board.
All physiological lectures should have the fullest illustration by model. Many candidates
at the Professional Examination, trusting to the ear alone, wrote " cerigo-spinal " and
the like. The practical teaching under criticism was one of the most valuable exercises,
and as much time as possible should be given to it.
2. The teaching in the Model School appears to be careful, correct and energetic.
The discipline and order are excellent. In the Third Division boys I noticed, occasionally,
such expressions as "Craig don't know the position," etc., " Lillie don't know," etc.,
" this is connected to that," allowed to pass. Teachers cannot be too careful in using
correct language.
3. The rooms in the Normal School require painting and tinting.
4. The rooms in the Model Schools are, with the exception of the large assembly
rooms, for the most part quite unsuitable as " Model School rooms," those upstairs being
extremely faulty as to light and ventilation. The teachers do all that lies in their power
t^> remedy these defects, which, however, are too radical to be removed except by a recon-
struction of the building.
5. I recommend that tiie sessions of the Normal School be lengthened. Very many
of the candidates come up extremely deficient in important rudiments of education, as I
b >.ve had occasion to report in a special memorandum on this subject. They require more
ne i. r laboratory'practice ; f, >r practical teaching with criticism; for training in reading :
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for getting rid of vulgarisms or solecisms in speech and writing ; for improvement in pen-
manship, music and drawing. It might be well, at present, to have two sessions in the
year ; ere long, however, I hope to see a whole year of Normal School training made
compulsory for a Provincial life certificate.
6. In view of the fact that many now squeeze through the Intermediate Examina-
tion with very low marks in such important subjects as Grammar and Arithmetic, I
strongly recommend that, in the case of candidates for Teachers' Certificates, a respectable
minimum in these subjects should be rigorously exacted, and that sub-examiners be
instructed accordingly. Candidates should write " For Teaching Certificate " on their
envelopes, and account should be taken of this in reading the papers.
7. I recommend that the teachers of Music and Drawing in the Normal Schools be
requested to select from time to time such students as possess special aptitude and talent
in these subjects, and that those so recommended be given the opportunity to improve
themselves in schools of art in the city, and that, after examination, they receive special
certificates of qualification in these important but neglected subjects.
8. I recommend that the masters of the Normal School be allowed the opportunity
to become acquainted with the system of corresponding institutions in the United States,
with a view to introducing improvements where practicable.
In conclusion, I have much pleasure in reporting that the Normal School is doing
very valuable work.
~. High Schools.
Report of High School Inspectors on Resolutions passed by the High School
Section of Ontario Teachers' Association, on High School Questions sub-
mitted by the Minister of Education.
(1) Report of J. A. AfcLellan, Esq., LL.D., Inspector.
First Resolution*: " That the fixed grant to Schools should be one-fourth the amount
annually paid for teachers' salaries."
This resolution appears to have been framed specially in the interests of the larger
schools. But why should the schools in the cities aiad populous towns be further
aided at the expense of the smaller but equally efficient schools 1 Under the proposed plan
a few of the larger schools would receive the lion's share of the Legislative grant, and
a serious injustice would be done to many excellent schools which are even now treated
with scant liberality. As an illustration of this let us take the Hamilton Collegiate
Institute and the Caledonia High- School. In Hamilton there is, I believe, no fifth class
maintained in the Public Schools ; their highest aim is to fit pupils to pass the High
School " Entrance Examination." All who pass this examination are ranked as High
School pupils, and their teachers are of course called High School teachers, though not a
few of them must be doing, in fact, nothing but Public School work. The Hamilton
school, then, has 19 teachers and pays $15,000 in salaries, and therefore its minimum
grant would be §3,750. On the other hand, the Caledonia school employs three teachers,
and pays salaries to the amount of $2,100 ; its minimum grant would therefore be $525,
or less than one-seventh of the minimum grant to the Hamilton school. Now, as Hamilton
passed 28 pupils at the last Intermediate Examination and Caledonia passed 24, it may
be pertinently asked whether there is any known principle on which such a distribution
can be justified. But further, why should not Toronto, Ottawa, Loudon, and other cities
decide to follow the example of Hamilton, and rank all pupils above the fourth class as
High School pupils? In that event Toronto would probably receive the handsome mini-
mum of $10,000 ; and by the time each of the other cities received its "minimum," there
would be but little left to meet the claims of many thoroughly good schools. But even if
the other cities do not imitate the Hamilton system, enough has been adduced to show-
that the mode of distribution proposed in the resolution would result in gross injustice to
* The resolutions appear also on pane 1l'7. with the proceedings of the Ontario Teachers' Association.
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such schools as Barrie, Bowmanville, Port Hope, Caledonia, and a score of others, which
are, in every department, doing as good work as are any of the larger schools.
I may add, that the simple plan of giving a minimum of 84-00 or $450 to each school,
which the Department of Education has long followed, is infinitely preferable to the one
proposed ; it does substantial justice to the schools and to the counties which contribute
so liberally to their support.
Second Resolution: "A portion of the grant should be distributed on general average
attendance."
As a portion of the grant is now, and always has been, distributed " on genera1
average attendance," this resolution must mean that the present payment (about $2.70)
per unit of average attendance should be increased, or, at least, should not be diminished.
In either case, it recommends what will work a serious injury to education and a grave
wrong to many good schools. For the temptation of an increased money-grant will renew
— indeed it has already renewed — the old tendency to crowd ill-prepared pupils into the
High Schools, to the injury of both High and Public Schools. And further, the practical
effect of the proposed plan will be to foster the large schools at the expense of the smaller,
and of their own efficiency. For example : Hamilton, under its peculiar system,
has an average of over 400, and would receive about $1,200 under this head, while
Caledonia, with an average attendance of about 60, would receive $180. The total grant
to Hamilton by the schemes proposed in these two resolutions would be $4,950, and to
Caledonia $705 — and as the latter passed 24 pupils at the Intermediate, while the former
passed 28, it seems to me that we have, by the recognized equitable principle of payment
on results, the curious proportion 24 : 28 : : 705 : 4,950. This proportion cannot be
verified by any known principles of mathematics; neither can the proposed "apportion-
ment " be vindicated on any recognized principles of justice.
It is of the highest importance to the cause of sound education that the tendency to
deplete and weaken the Public Schools should be removed. Why should the Department
encourage by such a premium the crowding into overcrowded High Schools of a vast number
of pupils who do not need a High School education — who never, in fact, reach the point of
passing the Intermediate Examination1! So long as the grant per pupil in High Schools
is greater than that given to the Public School pupil, this tendency is aggravated. .The
original recommendation on this point made by the High School Inspectors is a wise one,
namely, that only $1 per pupil (per annum) should be paid on average attendance in the
Lower School. Even then the High Schools in populous cities, which gather in from the
Public School all who get beyond fourth class work, would have an advantage. No High
School ought, under this head, to be credited with a higher average than 250. At all
events, if the tendency in question is not checked, there will be a recurrence of the evils
so forcibly depicted in former reports of High School Inspectors.
The Second Resolution further proposes that " A grant of $3 per pupil should be made
on the average attendance of Intermediate pupils — i. e., those who pass the Intermediate
Examination."
The Intermediate is the most important examination instituted by the Department ;
it has worked a complete revolution in the High Schools of the country, bringing up the
1 r schools and making still better the good ones; it is the most important tesl of
ti xcellence of the schools. I do not hesitate to say that the standing of any
school may be fairly determined by the results of the Intermediate Examination. And
yt .students who pass this examination are to be ranked — in a money-grant based on
payment on results — as nearly on a level with those who pass the Entrance Examination.
I need not now enlarge on the question. But I am prepared to uphold the Intermediate
Examination as a most important factor in promoting efficiency in our High Schools,
and to show the injustice of "rewarding" success at such examinations in the way
proposed. There are many first-rate schools, which, though not able to secure the Col-
Li giate Institute grant of $750 by reporting an "average of 60 in Latin," are neverthe-
1 teii inferior to many of the Institutes. The rights of these schools were in a
measure protected under the late mode of distributing the grant, which gave them i
fail- apportionment under tic head of "Results of Inspection." That plan has been
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abandoned, and now the chief protection of these schools rests on the " fixed grant "
and the Intermediate Examination. Holding their own against the large Institutes,
tbey can always be fairly successful at this examination ; and if a liberal money-grant is
made to depend on its results, they may win a substantial reward for their good work.
It seems to me, therefore, that the resolution under consideration proposes to degrade the
Intermediate Examination to utter insignificance, and to strike another blow at the many
superior High Schools, which already meet with scant justice in competition with the
Institutes. Instead, then, of a " grant of $3 per pupil " — scarcely enough to pay the
expenses of the examination — there should be, in my opinion, a grant of at least $10 per
pupil. ,
It may not be out of place to add that the " Board of Regents of the University of
the State of New York," — who have charge of secondary education in that State — have
for some years pursued a system of examinations similar to our own, and originated for
similar causes. They found that the distribution of the fund for higher education on the
basis of average attendance alone, worked very unsatisfactorily. Thousands of pupils
ignorant of the rudiments of learning were gathered into the High Schools, and reported as
doing academic work, and as a consequence, both the High and Public Schools suffered
degradation. A Primary and an Intermediate Examination — corresponding respectively
with our Entrance and Intermediate — were established, and the fund accruing for higher
education (about 840,000) was made to depend on the "Intermediate" Examination.
The results, as I am informed by the highest educational authorities in that State,
have proved eminently satisfactory, though there was at first the usual outcry about
"cramming," and "high pressure," and " suppression of individuality," and "ignoring the
grand end of education," etc. From what I have been able to gather, I am prepared to
say that not an educator of any eminence could now be found who would venture to deny
the beneficial effects of the New York " Intermediate," and recommend a return to the
system which it has superseded.
Third Resolution: "Collegiate Institutes to continue, but basis broadened by
including girls, and by recognizing other studies as well as Greek and Latin."
If girls are also to be counted, in determining the Latin test, the number of Collegiate
Institutes will be rapidly increased. Even now multitudes of boys are forced into the study
of Latin — a marked evil. The resolution proposes to aggravate the evil by encouraging
the forcing process to be applied to girls. I should say that under this proposal, at least
twenty schools will be ready within a year to be exalted into " Institutes," and
$15,000 will be paid to emphasize an existing and acknowledged evil. The phrase "by
including other studies as well as Latin and Greek " seems very vague. Does it
mean that "other studies" are to be taken along with Latin and Greek? That
is the case now. We pay a premium on the study or nominal study of Latin, but it is
not in the regulations that Latin is alone sufficient. Does it mean that an avei-age of 60
in other studies will do 1 Or does it mean that the average may be partly made up of
students in Latin, and partly of students in other studies ? It seems to me that the
resolution does not contribute a single definite or practical suggestion towards the solu-
tion of the somewhat difficult question of Collegiate Institutes. This much, however, is
certain — Latin must no longer be kept in its supreme position. Science also must be recog-
nized. In a recent letter to the Minister, I recommended the forming of a purely
Science Group for the Lower School course, and I offer the opinion that a Science Group
should be put at least on a par with Latin — e. g., Chemistry with its application to Agri-
culture, Elements of Botany and Physiology. In regard to Collegiate Institutes, the
following conditions at least should be insisted upon : —
(1) Suitable buildings, out-buildings, grounds, and appliances for physical training.
(2) Chemical laboratory, with all the necessary chemicals and apparatus for teaching
the subject properly.
(3) At least four masters — specialists in the four departments — Classics, Mathematics,
Science, and Modern Languages.
(4) A necessary condition should be that the sciences (Chemistry, Botany, and Physics)
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should bo taught experimentally. The teaching of Chemistry now is, for the most part,
exceedingly imperfect. The Department should he satisfied not only that the necessary
appliances exist, but that the subjects are thoroughly and practically taught. If all these
conditions be fulfilled, the Department might make a special grant equal (say) in amount
to 20 per cent, of the salaries of the four masters. In addition to the above four con-
ditions, there might be a fifth condition, namely, the old test of 60 average in Latin, or
two alternatives — thus :
(a) An average of 60 boys in Latin, or
(b) An average of 60 boys in the Science Group, or
(c) The Latin Group and Science Group to aggregate an average of 60. The pupils
in Latin to be bona fide students of the subject, and the like in the Science Group. The
general principle on which the extra grant should be given is the equipment and general
excellence of the school.
Fourth Resolution — " Minimum grant not to be less than $-100, and maximum grant
not to be more than the highest sum paid to any school this year."
In view of what I have already advanced, this would seem to require but little com-
ment. It seems to be a concession to smaller schools, whose grants were likely to be
little or nothing under the operation of these resolutions, which would certainly make the
minimum grant to such schools very small. Unless there, is to be given a large amount
per unit of average attendance, I see no urgent reason for fixing a maximum, i. e., if I am
right in the foregoing views.
Fifth Resolution — " A minimum fee of §5 per annum should be established."
It may be desirable to have a small fee imposed in many or most of the High
Schools ; but I venture to suggest that this is not a matter for legislation.
The schools are sustained in a large measure by local effort, and if those who bear the
burden choose to make them free, I cannot see why the Legislature should interfere. The
increased cost of maintenance will probably soon compel most of the High School Boards
to impose a fee ; but this question should, I think, be left to those whose duty it is to
provide higher education. I understand that several of the counties give liberal sub-
sidies to their High Schools on condition that no fee shall be imposed.
Sixth Resolution — On this I will merely remark that a suitable elementary text-book
in English History has been prescribed by the Department for preparatory study in the
Public Schools ; I refer to the introductory text-book (by Creighton) in the series, " Epochs
of English History."
Seventh Resolution — " Course of study in High Schools should be made more flexi-
ble, especially in the case of girls, to secure the payment of greater attention to the
higher English branches."
I believe that all girls of ordinary ability and industry can get up the present
course sufficiently' well to pass the Intermediate Examination. Already girls can substi-
tute Latin or French or German for the group — Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and
Book-keeping. As before remarked, there must be a new scientific group formed —
Chemistry, Botany and Physiology. Girls might take this instead of Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry and Book-keeping. Or if they wished to devote themselves more fully to the
higher English branches, they might drop both these groups, but they should not be
licensed as teachers of Public Schools. Or they might drop the Mathematical group on
the same condition. Teachers should know something about Mathematics and Science.
Many of them who now pass the Intermediate know but little of these branches. In my
opinion theory about the inability of girls to learn Elementary Mathematics (except in few
instances) is groundless. It is true in instances where girls are obliged to learn Greek,
Latin, French, German, and English, besides a modicum of History, Geography, etc., and
piano practice at home for two or three hours a day. It is no wonder that such girls
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have no taste, or no room in the overburdened brain, for Mathematics. I would suggest
that girls not intending to become teachers might be allowed to take any one of the three
groups, (n) Mathematics, (6) the (new) Science Group, (c) the present Natural Philosophy
Group, and that those intending to be teachers should take Mathematics, and either of
the other two groups (b) and (e).
Eighth Resolution — " Too much Latin and French for the Intermediate. Pro
Archia, or its equivalent, should be dropped."
I do not concur in this opinion. If any advantage is to arise from the study of
Latin by the great number who are now engaged in it, it must be mainly from the acqui-
sition of a vocabulary and a fair facility in rendering easy Latin into idiomatic English.
I do not believe in the grammatical idolatry which marks some masters. Of the thou-
sands of pupils who are studying Latin, comparatively few go beyond the Intermediate
work ; with the passing of the Intermediate, or before, their Latin course is finished. Why
should such pupils waste time and energy over niceties of grammar or construction ? If
we are bound to have Latin studied by so many, let it be studied so as to have as great
an educational value as may be under the circumstances.
Ninth Resolution — " Opinion is re-affirmed that the tendency of the Intermediate is to
give undue prominence to Mathematics, and to prevent other subjects, such as Reading,
Writing and Composition, from receiving that attention to which their importance
entitles them."
I shall probably take another opportunity of discussing this proposition. I do not
believe it represents the opinion of the masters in general ; I am certain that it does not
express the opinion of the successful Mathematical teachers, who are best qualified to
judge. For the present I remark : —
(1) It is gratifying to learn that the Intermediate has given prominence to any
study ; for even prominence in Mathematics is a symptom of intellectual life.
(i) I have found that generally from one-fourth to nearly one-third of the school
time is taken up with Mathematical work. I do not think this is disproportionate in
view of their practical value and of their worth in discipline.
(3) In some cases, indeed, greater attention must be given to Mathematics by both
teachers and students. I mean in the case of those who enter school with but little
preliminary knowledge of the subject, and yet expect to be prepared for the Intermediate
in less than half a year. It is surely not the intention of the Department that such
crude material should be fashioned into teachers in six months.
(4) Already many get through the examinations who are very deficient in Arithmetic '
etc., as the Normal School Masters and Inspectors can testify. What will be the con-
sequences if the examination papers were made easier, or more mechanical 1 It would
appear, on the testimony of the Intermediate Examiners, that, with the existing standard
in the other branches, the Mathematical group is about the only one for which pupils
cannot be "crammed." That group requires study, reflection, time, and therefore a measure
of intelligence is secured. Reduce that group to the level of one of the " cram " kind,
and all faith in the value of the Intermediate as a test of qualified teachers will be
destroyed.
(5) The argument is implied that too much time to Mathematics means too little time
for Reading, Writing and Composition.
I know the schools well, and what they are doing. I knew the schools well ten
years ago, and what they were doing. The pupils of ten years ago, when Mathematics
were not prominent — when, in fact, there was but little good Mathematical teaching in
the Province — were no better readers, writers and composers than those of the present
day. On the contrary, I affirm that the latter days are better than the former in every
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particular. The students of to-day are not only better mathematicians, but (I believe
largely as a consequence of this) better readers and composers, better in Classics and
Modern Languages — in a word, they are of altogether higher attainments and higher
intelligence. I challenge any one to produce, from the High .Schools of to-day, any such
examples of gross illiteracy and absence of intelligence as those given by Professor Young
and others in the days when Mathematics, by no stretch of language, could be declared
" prominent."
The University authorities everywhere declare that not only in Mathematics, but in
every other department, the matriculating students of to-day are very greatly in advance
of those of a few years ago. Take the results of the recent examination in the University
of Toronto as a refutation of this resolution as to the burden of Mathematics. There
were 141 candidates for honours ; of these there were 90 candidates for honours in
Mathematics.
Of these in Mathematics, 60 went up for honours in at least one other department,
and 33 went up for honours in at least two other departments. If the mathematical men
were over-weighted, how did so many of them master so much additional honour work 1
If five-eighths of the school time were devoted to Mathematics, they must have made
remarkably good use of the remaining three-eighths. Or is it that the increased power and
intelligence given by the study of Mathematics enable the student to acquire other branches
with great facility ?
In conclusion, I cannot but think that the course recommended by most of the
preceding resolutions would hasten the return of evils from which we have but recently
escaped ; and, certainly, their general tenor is in favour of the larger schools and against
the smaller schools. It is not, I think, the policy of the Department to build up a few
large — shall I say, unwieldy 1 — schools in the chief centres of population. To give
equality of OPPORTUNITY to as many as possible is the grand principle which underlies
our system of education ; and therefore good schools in many centres has been and should
continue to be the policy of the Department.
J. A. McLellan,
High School Inspector.
(2) Report of S. Arthur Marling, Esq., if. A., Inspector.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of letter (9107 H.) enclosing a copy
of the " Result of the consideration by the High School Section of the. Ontario Teachers'
Association, at its recent session, of the memorandum submitted by the Minister as to
certain questions respecting Collegiate Institutes and High Schools." As instructed, I
now beg leave to submit some observations thereon.
First Resolution — " The fixed grant to the High Schools to be one-fourth of the
amount paid annually for teachers' salaries."
I am not sure that I understand this resolution, not seeing how one-fourth of a vari-
able amount can be a "fixed grant." The sum paid for salaries in 1878 was $223,010 ;
in 1879, 8241,097 ; in 1880, 82 17,394. But whatever it means, I submit—
(a) That there is no good reason for departing from the practice of having a small
fixed grant, which should not, in my opinion, be more, in the present state of the Legis-
lative grant, than 8450 a year. This sum, with the municipal supplement, ensures the
stability of the smaller schools, which in their limited sphere are doing valuable work,
and deserve to have their interests protected.
(b) I believe it to be against the public interest to adopt such a novel principle as is
contemplated without fuller discussion and more careful consideration than have b en
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possible in this case. I have heard, moreover, that the High School Masters are by no
means agreed on this new departure. That its adoption at present would be likely to
embarrass School Boards will I think appear, if the Minister will be good enough to
refer to the last column of the accompanying table, in which are given the percentages
of the salaries paid by the Government Grant in several schools. Is it possible that the
High School Masters' Section contemplate equalizing these percentages — reducing or
raising them to the uniform standard of 25 per cent. ?
(c) I submit that the Collegiate Institutes are sufficiently fostered by their large
double fixed grant, with its municipal supplements, and that the time has come to con-
sider the case of these schools, which, though not quite up to the letter of the requirements
for Collegiate Institutes, are doing as good work and are as well equipped as some of them,
and in many cases doing better work and better equipped. I respectfully ask the atten-
tion of the Minister to a list of these in the table already referred to, and to their
equipment and their general character. Is it not worth while considering whether some
of these, in view of their admirable accommodation, complete outfit and adequate staff,
with large Upper and Lower Schools, should not be placed in a distinct class and receive
an additional grant ?
(d) It is my belief that schools should be encouraged to provide good accommodation
and outfit, and that in any distribution of the grant, distinct account should be taken of
this. The encouragement given by the Government in the past has stimulated local
Boards to increased efforts, and to this stimulus are owing the many fine and well-
equipped school buildings so conspicuous at this day in the towns of Ontario.
(e) From the table it appears that the lowest percentage, on amount paid for sala-
ries received from the Government Grant, is that paid to Hamilton. In this city the High
School Entrance Examination is the limit of the Public School course. Four divisions of
the Collegiate Institute are taught in the Central School building, and, with the excep-
tion of a small modicum of the High School programme, are virtually Public Schools.
Their teachers, however, rank as Collegiate Institute Teachers, and the Institute, under
the proposed arrangement, but for the saving clause in Resolution IV., would receive an
additional share of the grant to the extent of $750. I do not think it would be well to
offer a premium to the Boards of other cities to follow this example. The perfecting of
the Public Schools of the cities, by raising them to the highest attainable degree of
excellence, is surely more to be desired than crowding the Collegiate Institutes with a
host of boys and girls who are never likely to get even so far as the " Intermediate "
forms.
(/) Any radical change in the distribution of the grant which would violently dis-
turb existing regulations would, I think, be unwise at present, in view of the contemplated
re-arrangement of the Collegiate Institute basis.
Second Resolution — "That a portion of the grant should be distributed on the general
average attendance, and that a small amount, say $3 per pupil, should be granted on the
average attendance during the preceding year of those who pass the Intermediate Exami-
nation."
(a) I trust that the Minister of Education will recur to the payment on general
average attendance of an amount nearly equal to that paid to pupils attending the Public
Schools, i.e., about $1 per annum. To increase this to any great extent is to encourage
Head Masters to open their doors too widely at the Entrance Examination. The High
School Inspectors found evidences of loose marking in the direction of "marking up" at
the last Entrance Examination.
(b) With regard to the $3 named as the sum to be paid for Upper School average,
while I think that the undue competition between schools, which has been fostered by a
large money-grant to successful "Intermediates," should be discouraged, I believe the sum
named somewhat small, and would recommend $i, i.e., $2 for each half year under this
head.
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Third Resolution — "That Collegiate Institutes should continue to exist, but that
the basis of establishment and continuance should be broadened bj7 including girls as well
as boys, and by recognizing other studies as well as Latin and Greek."
I believe that it will be necessary to change the basis on which Collegiate Institutes
are differentiated from the other High Schools, and submit that the requirements should
be as follows :
(1) First-rate accommodation as to buildings and premises to be kept up, with
gymnasium and library.
( l1 ) A full staff of at least four male teachers of proved ability in their several
departments.
(3) Full provision for the teaching of the four great departments of Classics, Mathe-
matics, Natural Sciences and Modern Languages.
(4) A laboratory and other appliances for the practical study of Natural Sciences.
(5) That French and German together, or Chemistry, Botany and Physiology
together, be accounted on a par with Latin, but that (a) an average attendance of pupils
of either sex, bona fide students in the subject, be requisite ; and that (b) a certain stage
of proficiency be reached before they are recognized as meeting the requirement in (c);
this proficiency to be tested by the Intermediate Examination, which should, as applied
for simply High School purposes, be limited strictly to the range of the two lower forms.
As applied as a test to ascertain the qualification of teachers, the Intermediate papers
should, in my opinion, have a special and additional set of questions for teachers only.
If all these conditions were rigorously exacted, I do not think there would be any
danger of unduly multiplying the number of Collegiate Institutes ; the farce of "qualify-
ing Latin" would lose its attractions ; pupils would not take u,p a study without reason-
able prospect of making such attainment in it as would be of real benefit to them ; and
Science-teaching could bo made of real educational value as to both knowledge and discipline.
The so-called " Science group," as now constituted, is a sham, and injurious, in my opinion,
except in a few cases, rather than beneficial, to those who pursue it with the idea that
they are learning "Science."
Fourth Resolution — "That no school should receive a total grant of less than S400
or more than the highest sum paid to any school this year."
I have already recommended the continuation of the fixed grant. I am unable to
offer any opinion as to the necessity of a maximum sum. If the grant on the general
average attendance be kept down to SI, I do not imagine there will be any danger of a
"superior limit" being necessary.
Fifth Resolution — " A fee of say $5 to be compulsory," etc.
I believe that fees ought to be paid by High School pupils, and that unless the fee
is made uniform throughout all, there will be a danger of fresh touting for pupils, which
lias already been a discredit to certain High Schools. I think this resolution might,
there is no legal incompetency, be made a regulation of the Department.;
Sixth Resolution — "Text-book on History, for entrance, desirable. Entrance Exami-
nation to remain as it is."
Creighton's "Epoch Primer of English History" was placed on the authorized list
of Public School text-books some time ago, specially for this purpose.
S uenth Resolution — "Lower School course to be made more flexible, especially for
girls, and to secure more attention to the higher English branches."
If the ordinary Intermediate certificate is to continue to give authority as a non-pro-
fessional pass for teachers, it would, in my opinion, be unwise to drop any of the small
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amount of Lower School Mathematics required. In the case of girls who do not intend to
be teachers, but merely to enter the Upper School, I am in favour of allowing them to
exercise an option between Mathematics and some other subject, or to take less Mathe-
matics (i.e., Euclid or Algebra might be omitted).
Eighth Resolution — "Cicero pro Archia" and a portion of the French to be struck
out."
I trust the Minister will not concur with this, for the following reasons :
( 1 ) The amount of Latin prescribed was settled by the High School Inspectors after
full deliberation and discussion, and I do not know that they have changed theic opinion.
(2) The Intermediate Examination, with its classical standard fixed, has been
accepted by many Corporate Examining Boards, and it would be foolish and disastrous
to curtail it to the extent desired, or to any extent.
(3) One object in requiring the prescribed amount of Latin is to give the student
more acquaintance with the subject-matter of the authors and a wider vocabulary than
he could otherwise have. For my own part, I would rather increase the amount of trans-
lation, have sight translations, and dispense, at this stage of the student's course, with
much of the grammatical and somewhat fantastic learning that takes up too much of the
boys' time in some of the High Schools at present.
Ninth Resolution — " Affirms that the tendency of the Intermediate Examination is
to give undue prominence to Mathematics, and to prevent other subjects, such as Reading,
Writing and Composition, from receiving that attention to which their importance entitles
them."
I do not think this is the tendency of the Intermediate in itself, but that such has
been the result of crowding forward to the Intermediate, without sufficient time being
given in the lower forms, will hardly be denied. Let a well-qualified pupil pass the
Entrance Examination, begin at once the High School course, spend two full years in
faithful work, and I do not believe he will, if of average ability, find any difficulty, under
skilful teaching, in qualifying himself for the Intermediate Examination. The trouble is
that in some cases the preparatory work is not well divided, or not soon enough begun ;
and in other cases, that pupils come in expecting to be "ground up" for the Intermediate
in six months, if not in three months, and will touch nothing that will not tell at their
examination. If a certificate of having attended a High School for two years were
exacted of all candidates for a teacher's certificate, it would go far to correct the innu-
merable evils of this rage to get a certificate, and to get it in the least possible time.
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Schedule to Report. — Table A. — Collegiate Institutes.
No. of
Teachers.
Average
Attendance.
"3
y
'3
c
■fl
1
■S3
a
"3
3
1
Percentage of Salary paid by
Grant.
Collegiate Institutes.
%
|
g.
|3
H
TiEMARKS.
4
6
4
6
5
17
4
6
5
4
10
5
8
1
i
2
1
1
1
1
1
20
50
25
37
7
59
58
189
101
140
81
386
5
4100
6979
4388
4!I6S
5588
13473
3847
6498
5343
5123
7831
3575
4000
9182
5
1623
2U65
1637
1806
1368
2622
1508
1812
1575
1747
2524
1811
1714
2198
39.06
29.59
37.30
36.35
24.4S
19.46
::m 'Jii
27.88
29.47
34.10
32.23
50.65
40.28
23.93
Gait ...
8 100
17
15
27
52
28
IS
51
199
102
127
248
160
160
229
St. Marys
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Table B. — Hiyh Schools with Three or More Teachers.
High Schools.
No. of
Teachers
Average
Attendance.
Almonte
Berlin . .
Bowmanville
Brampton
Caledonia
Chatham .
Clinton
Farmersville .
Goderich
Guelph
Kincardine . .
Lindsay
Mount Forest
Oshawa
Owen Sound. .
Perth
Port Hope
Port Perry
Sarnia
Seaf orth . . .
Stratford .
Strathroy
TTxbridge.
Welland .
Whitby . .
Windsor . . .
Woodstock .
75
86
70
69
110
116
62
98
86
64
132
97
76
78
67
127 I
87
75
127
2025
2710
2800
2402
2278
3208
3142
1850
3443
2825
1930
3041
2158
2164
3600
2700
2950
2356
2100
2567
2970
2503
2250
2100
3078
2450
2550
665
659
768
742
726
706
723
665
795
842
624
815
745
6S0
872
774
756
711
649
792
762
739
682
865
649
660
32.84
24.30
27.42
30, SS
31.91
22.06
23.01
35.94
23.08
29. SO
32.33
41.80
34.52
31.42
24.22
34.04
26.23
32.08
33.85
25.28
26.66
30.44
32.84
32.47
28.10
26.50
25.88
Premises and equipment
excellent.
Equipment good.
Premises admirable;
equipment fair.
Premises and
excellent.
Premises and
excellent.
Premises and
excellent.
Premises and
excellent.
Premises and
excellent.
Premises and
very fair.
equipment
equipment
equipment
equipment
equipment
equipment
Premises and equipment
first-rate.
Premises and equipment
first-rate.
Premises excellent.
Premises and equipment
excellent.
Premises and equipment
good.
Premises excellent.
Premises and equipment
excellent; defective
play-ground.
Premises and equipment
first-rate.
S. Arthur Marling,
High School Inspector
8. Public School Inspection.
The list of Inspectors will be found on page 25. Extracts from their remarks wil
appear in the Report for next year.
101
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
3. — Professional Examinations. — Number of Certificates awarded by the Education
Department from 1st January to 6th December, 1881.*
1. Second Class Professional Certificates Granted.
—
Males.
Females.
Total.
Teachers who had taught three yea
August, 1S77
s prior to 17th
8
CO
91
27
41
83
35
174
"
159
151
310
2. First Class Professional Certificates Granted.
Toronto Normal School ,
Elsewhere
* The number of Third Class Professional Certificates granted at the Model School Examinations by-
County Boards will appear in next year's report.
107
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
-Nominal List of Pkovincial Certificates granted by the Education
Department.
Certificates granted 5th January, 1881, to Candidates who passed the Professional Examination, December, 1889.
Toronto Nobmal School.
52(18
5211:)
5270
5271
5272
5273
5274
5275
5276
5277
5278
5279
5280
5281
5282
5283
5284
5285
5281!
5287
5288
5889
S290
5291
5292
5293
5319
5320
5321
5322
5323
5324
5325
5320 |
5327 |
5328
5329
5330
5331
5332
5333
5334
5835
5386
5337
53.38
5339
5340
5311
5342
James Bassingthwaite
Charles James Button
Edward Ferguson
John Hotson
Wellington Johnston Knox i A
Hugh Stewart McLean A
John C. McLeod A
Edward Trought A
Thomas Alfred Amos B
Charles Anderson I B
John Anderson I B
Philip Andrew B
Henrv Mitchell Boddy B
John 'Alfred Burgess B
Loftus r«. My J B
William Douglass . . B
Thomas Elliott B
Henry Glendinning B
Alexander Nichol Hotson B
Thomas Kiggins B
Jeremiah F. Kennedy B
Richard Miller.
David E. McConnell .
George McCulloch ...
Donald McKinnon.
John B. McMillan ..
.-.294
5295
5296
5297
5298
5299
5300
5301
5302
5303
5304
:.305
531 it;
5307
5308
5309
5310
5311
5312
5313
5314
I 5315
5316
5317
53 IS
Alexander C. McPhail ....
John Alexander Neff
Matthew Parkinson
Rebecca Beamish
Sarah Eleanore Phillips . . .
Elizabeth C. Sturrock
Mary Eliz. Billington ... .
Mary Bridge Bremner
Annie Louise Brown
William Valentine Wright
Mary Jane Cluness
Mary Emma Fox
Mary Flowers
Janet Forbes
Ella Jane Geddes
Emma George
Mary Gray
Margaret H. Kirkwood
Mary Ann McBride
Elizabeth C. Neelands
Elneah Enetta Reilly
Elizabeth Jane Simpson. . . .
Louise Mary Trainer
Margaret Jane Wallace
Annie Willis
Ottawa Normal School.
Eli Herbert Bailey | A
Robert James Ball
William H. Bourns
Alexander ( !. Casselman
Thomas G. Chapman
John J. Coutts
Thomas Packer
Alonzo S. Allyn B
John S. Bingeman B
F'rederick H. Brennan B
Dugald L. Campbell B
James W. Campbell B
Thomas Allan Craig B
Thomas Clarke Doidge B
Lewis Flath I B
Charles Forfar I B
Robert Crav B
Charles W. Heutehell i B
William S. Johnstone B
Thomas Kirkconnell B
Lionius H. Luck I B
Stewart C. Mastin I 1!
Sylvester Mover B
Horatio Gilbert Parker B
5313
5344
5345
5340
5347
534S
5349
5350
5351
5352
5353
5354
5355
5350
5357
535S
53511
531,0
5301
53(12
53(13
5364
1365
William G. Pelton . . .
John M. Purtill
Joseph John Rae ....
Samuel Sheldon
John P. Shaw
David J. Ritehey ....
John Calvert Robson
Robert Henry Sampso
Arthur Toal
Mary M. Andison . . .
Amelia Horkin
Carrie J. Livingstone
Margaret J. Lynn
Ella McMurchy
Lucy A. Richardson .
Eliza Ann Ross
Louisa Sherwood
Genevieve Stafford. . .
Metta Stafford
Eliza Tvner
Mary M. Wright
Mary E. Williams .. .
Minnie H. Connor . . . ,
Certificates granted
5366 II innah Wilson
ry, 1881, to Candidate! wko taught threi years prior to 17th August, 1877.
| B 1 1 5367 | Catharine Leonard j B
Certificate granted VZth Jon,
5308 I Nor Steele
ry, 1881, to Candidatt who passed the Prufessionol Eron-inotton.
I B !|
108
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
d rtificati granted VMh January, 1881, to Candidal, who has taught tkret yearsprior to 17th August, 1877.
.5369 Nellie McClory B
Certificate granted 2nd February, 1881, to Candidate who taught thret years prior to 17th August, 1877.
.5370 | Barbara Kirkman A
Certificate granted 3rd March, 1881, to Cundittafc wAo taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5371 | Edgar Kesner \ \
Certificate granted 2nd March, 1881, *<> Candidate who taught thru yearsprior to 17th August, 1877.
5372 | Ellen Jane Graham | B 1 1
<\ Hificatt granted 21th Mm-eh, 1881, to Candidate mho taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5373 | Catharine Rowan I B 1 1
Certificates granted 12th April, 1881, to Candid ites who passed the Professional Examination, March, 1881.
Toronto Normal School.
5374
5375
5376
5377
5378
5379
5380
5381
5382
5383
5384
5385
5386
5387
5388
5389
5390
5391
5392
5393
5394
5395
5396
5397
-,;;'.is
5399
5400
5401
5402
5403
5404
5405
5406
5407
5408
5409
5410
5411
5412
5452
5453
5454
5455
5456
Edward Hartley Dewart . . .
George Edwin Dixon
Jerome Housberger
William B. Martin
Gilbert A. Powell.. _
( Jharles Winter Schierholtz .
Abraham R. Sherk
Thomas Sherk
Melvin Swartout
William John Baycroft
Henry Bewell
James Brebner
David Sturrock Brown
John L. Buck
.1 A
A
B
B
B
B
B
..
James McLarty Cole I B
David Dobie
Thomas Thatcher Grimmett .
Andrew W. Heaslip
Richard Foster Howson
Alexander King
Robert Henry Leighton
Moorehouse Mitchell.
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
Hugh Henry McKague I B
Duncan Patterson MePhail.
Apollas Fletcher Phillips . . .
Thomas Rankin
Walter Renwick
Duncan Nulty Sinclair
Michael Steele
Frederic Timothy Tapscott .
Walter W. Thompson
Charles Andrew Timewell .
Francis A. Walker
Thomas Patrick Weir
Jane Elliott Brebner
Ellen Daw
Sarah Isabel Hatch
Bella Agnes Kennedy
Henrietta Burnet Laidlaw. .
5413
5414
5415
5416
5417
541S
5119
5420
5421
5422
5423
5424
5425
5426
5427
5428
5429
5430
5431
5432
5433
,5434
5435
5436
5437
5438
5439
5440
5441
li 5442
1 1 5443
I 5444
1 5445
: 5446
1 1 5447
, 5448
I 5449
5450
I I 5451
Isabella Lyons A
Hannah M. Macdougall A
Sarah Alice Spencer A
Elizabeth Bertha Ayerst B
Annie Virginie Beattie B
Mary Stewart Cork B
Catherine Cowan B
Elizabeth Jeannette Cox B
Matilda Amelia Draper B
Mary Ellen Edmonds B
Mary Fleming B
Susan Hunt B
Caroline Edith Holtby B
( 'lara Holtorf B
Kfargaret McGowan B
Helen Maud Macdonald B
Esther Marshall B
Marie Louise Merritt B
Grace Amelia Moore B
Ella McConnack B
Louise Elizabeth McCraney B
Mary Jane McDonald B
Annie Isabella Mcintosh B
Alice Plant B
Wilhelmina l'hair B
Lizzie V. Rioch B
Helen Robertson B
Ella Rodgers B
Rebecca Rodgers I B
Harriett Sayers I B
Jessie Porteous Semple I B
Ella Amelia Sitlington I B
Robina Telfer I B
Jane Telford B
Catharine Ann Watson ... \ B
Harriet Eliz. Wickham i B
Lucy Williams I B
Eliza Williamson B
Martha J. Brown | B
Ottawa Normal School.
John F. Argue i A II 5457
Robert A. Bruce ' A 5458
Arthur W. Gutridge ! A I 5459
i leorge McLay Paul ! A | 5460
John Oolph ! B 1 1 5461
109
Joseph P. Haffey I B
Irvie A. Harper B
Michael James | B
X. Joseph Kearney ! B
John Keating | B
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
No.
Nauk.
J!
3 i
5402
.
B
B
B
B
B
5463
William R. Nichols
5464
5465
5466
Ralph H. Tinsdale . . .
5467
A
5468
5469
A
A
B
B
5470
5471
Kate Ferguson
..171'
5473
5474 |
5475
5476
5477
5478
5479
r. 4x<)
5481
Letitia Friers
Eose E. Halley
Marion Neilson Lawrence .
Elizabeth Manson
Sarah Jane McLeod
Maria L. Mcintosh
Bella McKerracher
Almira Plumb
Nelly H. Steacy
Mary Watson
Certificate granted 26(/t April, 1881, to Candidate mho passed the Professional Examination.
George M. Robinson | A |
Certificate granted 2nd June, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Profck
5483 | Joseph E. Ross | B 1 1
ioncti Examination.
Certificates granted 15th July, 1881, to Candidates who passed the Profet
Toronto Normal School.
ml Examination, June, 1881.
5484
5485
5486
5487
5488
.5489
§490
5491
5492
5493
5194
5495
5496
5497
5498
5499
5500
5501
Charles Knight Grigg ,
John Wesley Hughes
William Francis Robinson .
Cecil Holmes N. Thompson
Mary Alice Callander
Elizabeth Jane Davis
Amy Fell
Christina Gardiner Head. . .
Jane Milne
Marion E. L. Sanders ......
Charles Bennett Abbott
Alfred Stevens Brown
William C. Campbell
Carson John Cameron
Edward Mihell Copeland. . .
Charles Douglas Lockyer. .
Duncan Neil McDonald. . . .
John Nelson McKim
A
5502 1
A
5503
A
5504 1
A
5505
A
5506
A
5507
A
5508
A
5509
A
5510
A
5511
B
5512
B
5513
B
5514
B
5515
B
5516
B
5517
B
5518
B
1
Thomas Reid
William Henry Stewart
John Spence
Jesse Tilley
Samuel H. Turner
Charles Ambrose Toole
Thomas Shaw Webster
John Edington
Mary Jane Beckett
Lydia Caroline Dent
Francis Geeson ...
Annie Martha M. Morton . .
Janet Scott
Adelaide Elizabeth V. Todd
Sarah Tondinson
Hattie Foxton
Maggie Stuart
Ottawa Normal School.
5519
5520
5621
5522
5523
5524
5525
5526
5527
5528
5529
5530
A. R. McRitchie
Charlotte Armstrong I A
Mary E. Luke
Elizabeth D. McArthur
Ida Shafer
John .lames Broad
Robert D. Davidson
William Egbert
Edward Fee
John W. Hopper
Peter T. Kilgour
M. A. McGill
1 A
:,;,:; l
A
5532
1 A
;,:,;:;
1 A
| 5534
A
5535
B
5536
B
5537
B
5538
B
5539 I
B
5540
B
5541 |
B 1
Albert Olver
Myron Cleland
Susanna Bond
Annie Budd
Ida Marilla Clarke. . .
Julia Kennedy
Bella Moore
Christina McCallum .
Anne Sinclair
Hattie E. M. O'Shea.
John liaird
Certificates granted 31st August, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Professional Examination.
5542 John Smith | B || 5543 j John Hay | B
Certificates granted 31st August, 18S1, to Candidates wli,, passed First Class Examination, July, 1881.
5544 George E. Phoenix [ A
5545 Oli arles W. Chad wick A
55 16 ] );„ ■-,,] K. Sheppard A
5547 George Stone 0
5548 Albert D. Griffin | C
110
5549
5550
5551
5552
5553
Annie A. Gray | C
David Robb C
Robert H. Cowley C
William H. H arl ton C
Peter Talbot | C
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Provincial Certificates — Continued.
Certificate! granted 8th September, 1SS1, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
No.
Name.
J 1
No.
Name.
1
5
1
5554
A 1
B 1
5556
B
5555
R. McBride ....
Certificates granted lAth September, 1881, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5557 | R. A. Lyons I B | 5558 | Margaret J. Warren I B
Certificates granted 21st September, 1881, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5559 I Maggie Anderson I B II 5561 I George E. Crawford I B
5560 | Minnie Smith | B 1 1 5562 | Thomas A. Moore | B
Certificates granted 23rd September, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Professional Examination.
556:! | Hannah K. Gurrey I B 1 1
Certificates granted 2Sth September, 1881, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5564 | Charles Huggard | B 1 1 5565 | Mary McArthur | B
Certificate granted 5th October, 1881, to Candidate who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5566 | Christina McNaughton | B 1 1
Certificate granted 19th October, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Professional Examination.
5567 | Robert E. Preston | B 1 1
Certificate granted VAth October, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Professional Examination.
5568 | C. M. Wilson | A ||
Certificate granted XAth October, 1881, to Candidate who taught three years jyrior to 17th August, 1877.
5569 i Eleanor E. Lillie | A 1 1
Certificate granted VMh October, 1881, to Candidate who passed the Professional Examination.
5570 | Amy Sanderson | B 1 1
Certiiirutcs granted 25th October, 1881, to Candidates who passedlihe Professional Examination,
5571 I Minnie Drury I B II 5573 I Sarah A. Smith I B
5572 | Georgette Robinson | B
' 'rrtifieates granted Ard November, 1881, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1S77.
5574 | Mary F. Piatt ] A 1 1 5575 | Almira Avery j B
Certificates granted 9th November, 1.881, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5576 | Susannah Weir | B || 5577 | Josephine M. Johnston | B
Certificates granted lfith November, 1S81, to Candidates who taught three years prior to 17th August, 1877.
5578 EmmaBraden | B 1 1 5579 | Emily Sutherland | B
' 'rfinrates granted 16th November, 1881, to Candidates whopassed the Professional Examination.
5581 ItughR. Spence I B ||
i tificate granted 22nd November, 1881, to Candidate who taught three years 'prior to 17th August, 1877.
5582 Elizabeth Tinline | B ||
111
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
i 'ertificates granted 30th November, 1881, to Candidates who humid three years prior to 17th August, Z87
Certificate ^o.
Name.
Female.
Male.
Grade of
Certificate
Awarded.
1
"
1
E
John A. McGill.
A
Certificates granted 2nd December, /sv/. to Candidates who taught thru years prior to 17th Aug\
Certificate No.
Name.
Female.
Male.
Grade of
Certificate
Awarded.
1
1
B
B
Certificates granted 6th December, 1881, to Candidates who taughtthree years prior to 17th August, 1877.
Certificate No.
Name.
1
1
| Female.
Male.
Grade of
Certificate
Awarded.
5587
1 1
1 1
B
B
1
112
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5)
A. 1882
-Third Class Certificates Extended by the Minister op Education during
the Years 1880-1881.
No.
COUNTIES.
1880.
1881.
1
30
21
1
13
5
30
SO
9
IS
9
8
3
4
5
■::::::::::]
11
6
4
8
11
9
13
10
31
Frontenac
Lennox and Addingto
Prince Edward
Hastings
Northumberland
Durham
Peterborough
Haliburton
Victoria
Ontario
York
Peel.
j Simcoe
Halton
i Wentworth
Brant
Lincoln
Welland
Haldimand
Norfolk
Oxford
Waterloo
Wellington
Duff erin
Grey
Perth
Huron
Bruce .*
Middlesex
I Elgin
I Kent
I Lambton
Essex
District of Algoma and Parry Sound.
District of Muskoka
Total
6. — Temporary Certificates Authorized during the Years 1879-1881.
1880.
1879.
356
1881.
101
113
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
10. The County Model Schools.— Proceedings of 1881.
Staff' and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Bakkik I Simcoe .
Staff and Qualifications.
Final
Sttoents. Examinat.n.
a I _. a
W. B. Harvey, 1st B ; R. R. Jenni-
son, 2nd A ; J. B. Carruthers,
2nd B ; Lousia D. Lee, 2nd B. ;
Emma King, 2nd A; Eva Lee,
2nd B : Eliza Applebe, 2nd A ;
Janet Todd, 3rd ; Mary Wilson,
3rd ; Margaret Boys, 3rd ; Clara
King, 3rd ; Mary A. Watson,
1st Co
John Irwin, 2nd B Prov. ; William
McKeown, 2nd B Prov. ; Christie
Urquhart, 3rd ; Mary Northcott,
2nd A Prov. ; Jane Clark, 3rd :
Sarah Simpson, 2nd B Prov. ;
Rose Northcott, 2nd A Prov.;
Anne Mathison, 3rd ; Lizzie Rob-
ertson, 2nd A Prov.
J. Suddaby, 1st Prov. ; S. L. Martin,
2nd Prov.; S. Mover, 2nd Prov.;
Aggie Young, 1st Co.; Frederick
Sheppard, 3rd Co. ; Lydia Shep-
pard, 2nd Prov.; M. A. Babcock,
3rd Co.; Alice Woodsend, 3rd
Co.; Mary Boyd, 3rd Co.
Staff unchanged
A. Morton, 1st O.C.B., 2nd Prov.;
Miss A. L. Brown, 2nd Prov.;
Jennie Boyle, 2nd Prov.; Mrs.
Corbet, 2nd Prov.; Jessie Gray,
2nd Prov. ; Miss H. Macdonald,
2nd Prov.; Miss A. Lloyd, 2nd
Prov. ; Kate Neelands, 2nd Prov. ;
Miss Kiikland.2nd Prov. ; Emma
Machdam, 2nd Prov.
Staff unchanged
Staff unchanged, except that Bella
Moore, 2nd B Prov., replaced
Miss E. Steadman.
17
Ejca'n
not
yet
held.
114
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools. — Proceedings of 1881 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Farmrrsville
Kent
Stafi and Qualifications.
W. E. Telford, 1st B Prov.; Jessie
McQuarrie, 2nd B Prov. ; Jeannie
Ross, 2nd B Prov. ; Lizzie O'Neil,
3rd, and 2nd B Non-professional ;
Annie Morton, 2nd B Prov.
Staff unchanged, except that C. J.
Kellogg, 2nd Prov., replaced J.
E. Clubine, and Minerva Green,
3rd, was added to the staff.
Staff unchanged.
Northumberland
Stormont .
Grey
Staff unchanged.
Staff unchanged.
Staff unchanged, except that Mary
C. Black, 2nd Prov., replaced
Miss Carey.
Staff unchanged
Staff unchanged, except that Ella
A. Sitlington. 2nd B Prov., re-
placed Lucy Seager, and Eliza-
beth Lemon, 2nd B Prov., re-
placed Annie P. Meldrum.
Robert Alexander, 1st Prov. ; C. B.
Linton, 2nd Prov.; A. H. Mor-
rison, 2nd Prov. ; Margaret Gray,
2nd Prov.; Jennie Ovens, 2nd
Prov. ; Helen Cant, 1st Co. ; Miss
Addison, 1st Co. ; Aggie Mc-
Dougall, 3rd Co.; Aggie Wilson,
3rd (',,.
115
No. OK
Students.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
Exa'n
not
yet
held.
Exa'n
not
yet
held.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (Xo. 5).
A. 18£2
The County Model Schools. — Proceedings of 1881 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Goderich Huron
Staff and Qualifications.
Incersoll | Oxford
Staff unchanged, exceptthat students
were sent to another Ward School
taught by Mi^s McMahon, 3rd;
Miss Watson, 2nd B Prov.
Staff unchanged, except that Maggie
Weston, 2nd B Prov. , replaced
Mary E. Cook.
R. W. Paterson, 3rd ; Jennie Poole,
1st O.C.B.; Lucy Gardiner, 2nd
B Prov. ; Jane Hatch, 3rd.
No. OF
Students.
Staff unchanged.
K i nc.ston ! Frontenac
Lindsay Victoria
David McArdle, 1st A Prov.: Etta
Mcllroy, 2nd A Prov.; Sarah J.
Hyssop, 2nd B Prov.; Eva Mac-
do'nald, 2nd B Prov. ; Martha
Middleton, 3rd.
H. McFaul, 1st A Prov. ; six
Teachers with Second-ClassProv.
Certificates, and five with Third-
Class Certificates.
London I Middlesex
Martin-town .
Staff unchanged.
Hastings
Staff unchanged, except that Miss
Janet McJDiarmid, 2nd B Prov.,
replaced Miss Crepar.
Glengarry Staff unchanged.
Passed
Final
Examinat"n
11(5
4.3 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools. — Proceedings of 1881 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
Count t.
Staff and Qualifications.
No. op
Students.
Passf.i i
Final
Examinat'n.
SCHOOL.
^o
a
a
o
,c
03
rjl
a?
P. McLean. 1st B. Prov. ; James
Fell, 3rd ; Maggie Jarvis, 2nd B
Prov. ; Jennie Pattison, 3rd ;
Annie Kennedy, 3rd.
10
None.
10
H. McOiarmid, 1st A Prov.; Win.
• Styles, 3rd ; A. C. Smith, 2nd A
Prov. ; Margaret Rose, 3rd ;
Carrie Herbick, 3rd.
16
8
15
Ex. in
not
yet
held.
Mount Forest
Wellington
S. B. Westervelt, 2nd A Prov. ;
Rachel Mitchell, 2nd B Prov.;
E. H. Bailey, 2nd A Prov.;
Madeline Jellev, 3rd ; Mary A.
Campbell, 3rd ; Helen Flett, 3rd ;
Maria Jelley, permanent.
21
None.
21
Napanee
Lennox and Ad-
dington .
Staff unchanged, except that Jessie
Mair, 2nd Prov., replaced Flora
Sawyer.
23
"
23
Nkwmakket
York
Staff unchanged, except that Ade-
line Watson replaced Miss M.
Norman.
9
9
Owen Sound
Staff unchanged, except the addition
of Mia Moffett, 3rd.
8
1
8
not
*
yet
held.
Obangeville
Wellington
S. S. McCormack, 2nd A Prov.;
Andrew McLim, 2nd B Prov.;
Charlotte West, 2nd B Prov.;
Alfred Perfect, 3rd ; Jean Elliott,
3rd ; Miss McFaul. 3rd ; George
Suttie, 3rd.
12
None .
12
Pesth
Lanark
T. 0. Steele, 1st A Prov. ; John
Thornton, 2nd B Prov. ; Miss
Keays. 2nd B ; Miss Neilson, 2nd
B.
19
"
19
PlOTON
Prince Edward . .
R. W. Murray, 1st Prov. ; Miss N.
R. Conger, 3rd Co. Non-profes-
sional, 2nd ; Miss Cote, 2nd
Prov.; Miss O'Neal, 2nd Prov.;
Julia Gillespie, 2nd Prov.; Miss
Goodyear, 2nd Prov. ; Nannie
Hicks, 1st Co. ; Rose Reynolds,
1st Co.
8
8
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools. — Proceedings of 1881 — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Traming,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
Staff and Qualifications.
No. OK
Students.
Fabbed
Final
Examinat'n.
Tort Hope
Port Perry
Ken frew . .
Sarnia
Simcoe
Stratford
Stkatheoh
Si. I \w MARINE*
Staff unchanged, except that Mr. 12
Griffin, 1st C Prov., replaced
Miss Manson ; and Miss Shaw, |
2nd Prov.. replaced Mr. Watson. I
Exa'n
not
yet
held.
Staff unchanged :See Wlhitby.
Renfrew Staff unchanged, except that Bella
Mitchell, 3rd, replaced Margaret
Benton.
JLambton j Staff unchanged, except that Minnie | 9 j. i 9
Sinclair, 3rd, replaced Mary A.
Beatty.
Norfolk I Staff unchanged, except that Louis
W. Dean, 3rd, replaced John
Sayers.
Perth I
Middlesex Staff unchanged.
Staff unchanged.
! I
Exa'n
not
yet
j held.
I
US
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The County Model Schools. — Proceedings of 1881' — Continued.
Staff and Qualifications of Instructors, and Attendance of Teachers-in-Training,
together with the results.
MODEL
SCHOOL.
No. OF
Students.
Staff and Qualifications.
Passed
Final
Examinat'n.
Vankleek Hill
Yokkville S York.
C. 1". Maxwell, 2nd B Prov. : Lizzie
Hall, 2nd B; Catharine Darrach,
2nd A ; Lizzie Ayerst, 2nd B ;
Mary H. DeVan, 2nd A.
Henry Gray, 1st C Prov.; C. R.
Gray, 2nd B Prov.; C. E. Mc-
intosh, 3rd.
A. Miller, B. A., 1st Prov. ; A. Robb,
2nd Prov.; Miss A. Robertson,
2nd Prov.; Miss E. Hales, 2nd
Prov. ; Miss E. McLean, 3rd ;
Miss F. Warren, 3rd ; Miss M.
Walker, 3rd.
Staff unchanged, except that Julia
Ferguson, 1st O.C.B., replaced
Lydia Griffith.
Staff unchanged
Staff unchanged
Staff unchanged
Staff unchanged
I 2fi
These
figures
Perry
24
nclud
e Port
Model
School
(i
11 1
9 I " I 9
509 I 80 I 476
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11. Teachers Associations — Proceedings of 1880 and 1881*
Ontario Teachers' Association, 1880.
Extracts from the Proceedings of Convention, held on 10th, 11th and, 12th August.
The Chairman introduced Hon. Adam Crooks, Minister of Education, to the
Convention.
Mr. Crooks cordially welcomed the Convention to the Normal School building. He
said that he warmly sympathized with their efforts, and that he had always watched the
proceedings of former Conventions with great interest, in order to ascertain the opinions
of the educators of the country. He also read statistics showing that the number of
First and Second Class Certificates was on the increase, while the number of Third
Class Certificates was decreasing.
On Recent School Legislation.
An address by Mr. Millar on this subject was followed by a discussion, and it was
Resolved, — That while the members of this Association highly estimate the efforts made
to secure improvement in the training of teachers by means of County Model Schools,
and the encouragement given to the establishment of County Associations, they cannot
but feel called upon to condemn, as retrogressive steps, the withdrawal from School Boards
of the power to levy rates for school accommodation, and the discretionary power given
to some School Boards to curtail the summer holidays.
A Committee on Legislation was also appointed to report to the Minister annually,
or oftener, the views of the teaching profession on those questions which are, or might
be, brought before the Provincial Legislature.
The subject of the address of the President (Mr. R. Alexander) at the evening
session, was The Early History of the Association.
Mr John S. Clark, of Boston, delivered an able and exhaustive address on Industrial
Drawing, exhibiting a large collection of drawings and models.
On County Model Schools.
Resolved, —
1. That the Head Masters of the County Model Schools should be the holders of
First Class Provincial Certificates.
2. That an extra room for Model School purposes be considered indispensable.
3. That the Legislative Grant be not less than f!200 per annum, and that the County
Councils be required to raise an equivalent, either by making a grant for the purpose or
by imposing a rate bill on teachers-in-training not to exceed $10 per term ; and in the case of
cities, that the Board of Education be invested with the same powers as County Councils
in regard to the imposition of fees.
■i. That the Model School term shall begin on the 1st of September and end on the
30th of November.
5. That Boards of Trustees be recommended to engage an assistant during the Model
School term, in order to enable the Head Master to devote more attention to the students
of the County Model School.
6. That Head Masters, in addition to delivering the lectures prescribed for County
Model Schools, be required to carefully supervise the method of teaching pursued by the
.students themselves, and to award the marks for teaching given them while in attendance.
* For Financial Statement, see page c>2.
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Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
7. That instead of the present maximum of bwenty-five teachers-in-training at each
Model School, Public School [nspectors be instructed to admit only qualified candidates to
the number of not more than live for each room used for Model School purposes.
8. That it is desirable to have a convention of Model School Masters called at some
central point to discuss the best means of increasing the efficiency of the reports.
Public School Section.
Resolved, —
1. That the discretionary power given to Public School Inspectors to permit Third
Class Teachers, holding Intermediate and Third Class Certificates, to go up for their
professional training for a Second Class Certificate at the end of a year's experience in
teaching, should be withdrawn.
2. That the present method of granting permits and permanent certificates to Third
Class Teachers is liable to abuse, and should be altered so as to afford a reasonable,
guarantee that those teachers securing these privileges are worthy of them.
3. That the votes for Public School Trustees should be by ballot.
4. That the age of candidates on entering the profession of teaching should be — for
females, eighteen (IS), and for males, twenty (20) years.
Mr. S. McAllister read the Report of a Committee appointed to confer with the
Minister of Education in reference to the Superannuation Fund.
The Committee, in fulfilment of the duty imposed upon them by the resolution passed
at the last meeting of the Public School Section, waited upon the Minister of Education
on the 13th of December last, by appointment. He courteously received them, and entered
very largely into a discussion of the various aspects of the Superannuation Fund. As
opportunity occurred, they laid the terms of the resolution before him, and advanced
various reasons in its favour. He admitted the anomalous condition of the Fund, and
also the meagre allowance it provided for worn-out teachers. He did not see, however,
how the latter could be increased except by the co-operation of those to be benefited by
it, in making larger contributions. He pointed out that already the Legislature appro-
priated a very large sum to supplement the moiety the teachers gave ; two years ago it
was two-and-a-half times, and last year it was three times as much as theirs. The
Committee assured him that there would be no lack of reasonable co-operation on the part
of the profession to put the Fund on a proper basis, provided the time of active service
to secure the benefit of the Fund could be reduced to a reasonable length, say twenty-five
years, and the allowance be increased to afford a possible means of support on retirement.
His attention was directed to the liberal scheme of superannuation the British Govern-
ment had adopted in favour of the Irish National school teachers. He would not hold
out any hope of lessening the period of service, or, in fact, of doing anything with the
Fund during the session then approaching ; but he promised to give the matter his earnest
consideration during the present summer, after which he would be able to indicate in what
direction his opinions tended, with a view to legislation.
Mr. Duncan moved :
1. That twenty-five years' service in the profession, or having attained the age of fifty,
entitle a teacher to superannuation.
2. That no teacher who retires before ten years' service be allowed a refund of more
than ten per cent, of his payments to the Superannuation Fund.
3. That the allowance to superannuated teachers be increased, and if need be, that
the yearly subscription to the Fund be increased also.
4. That provision be made for the widows of superannuated teachers.
High School Masters' Section.
Resolved unanimously, —
1. That inasmuch as the Department has issued a regulation appointing Head Masters
of High Schools presiding examiners in their own schools at the Entrance Examinations in
those cases where the Inspector cannot be present, and inasmuch as the Head Masters
have their full share in the examining of the papers afterwards, the High School Section
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
would respectfully recommend that the Head Masters be placed on the same footing as
the Inspectors with regard to remuneration, as is already done in a number of schools.
2. Inasmuch as the Intermediate Examinations have reference largely to work done
in High Schools, and as often those appointed to preside at the examinations have no
special fitness for the work, the High School Section thinks that, as a class, the High
School Masters are most competent to preside on such occasions, and would respectfully
suggest to the Minister of Education the propriety of making appointments as examiners
from among such, direct from the Department.
3. That this Section would desire to impress upon the Minister of Education the
advisability, in the interest of education, of adopting the principle of rotation of
examiners as put into practice in connection with the examinations of the University of
Toronto.
4. That in order to secure a more regular gradation in the difficulty of the papers,
the High School Section would recommend that the examiner who prepares the papers in
any subject for the Entrance Examination should also prepare those for all the other
Departmental Examinations in that subject.
5. That, taking into consideration the object of the Intermediate Examination, and
the instructions given to the examiners by the Honourable Minister of Education in his
circular of December, 1877, this Section considers that the paper on English Literature,
given at the last examination, assumed too great maturity on the part of purely Inter-
mediate candidates ; that the paper on Arithmetic was too difficult; while that on Algebra
was wholly unsuitable.
6. That in the opinion of this Section the tendency of the Intermediate Examinations
has been, and is, to give undue, prominence in our schools to the subjects composing the
mathematical group, and to prevent the other departments from receiving that measure
of attention to which their importance entitles them.
The following resolutions were also adopted :
1. That the present regulations of the University Senate preventing candidates over
twenty-three years of age from obtaining Scholarships at the Junior Matriculation
Examination should be amended.
2. That this Section would respectfully urge upon the Minister of Education the
advisability, in the interest of the High Schools, of taking steps to give the High School
Masters additional representation in the Senate of the University of Toronto.
3. That in the opinion of this Section, before the Senate finally adopt any statutes or
resolutions affecting the interests of the High Schools, they should authorize the Registrar
to furnish the representative of the High School Masters with such documents as he may
deem necessary for obtaining thereon the opinion of the High School Masters, or of such
committee of them as he may appoint for that purpose.
Public School Inspectors' Section.
Messrs. Smith, Beamer and McKinnon were appointed a Committee to suggest
amendments to the School Law, such as would to some extent remedy the injustice
suffered by the smaller and weaker Sections of a township, under the present system of
taxation for school purposes.
It was unanimously resolved, that in the opinion of this Section, gentlemen holding
First Class, Grade A, Certificates should be eligible to the Head Masterships of High
Schools. Also that no Public School Inspector's ( 'ertificate should be granted to any person
who has not passed the Professional First, ('lass Examination, including successful practice
in a Provincial Model School, and that no First Class Provincial Certificate should be
granted to any one who has not taught successfully for at least two years in a Public
School in Ontario.
Also, That in the opinion of this Section the half-yearly subscription to the Super-
annuated Public School Teachers' Fund should be increased; that Public and High School
Teachers, male and female, as well as School Inspectors should be required to contribute;
that no refund of subscriptions should be made, except in case of death ; and that Teachers
and Inspectors should be allowed to retire on the completion of a stated term of service.
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Messrs. Carson, Somerset and Smith were appointed to represent the views of the Section
on this subject to the Minister.
It was resolved that the examination of candidates for entrance to High Schools
should be entrusted to the Boards of Public School Examiners.
Ontario Teachers' Association, 1881.
Extracts from the Proceedings of Convention, held on 9th, 10th and 11th August.
Report of Committee on Legislation.
Mr. Hughes presented the following Report, which was thereupon adopted :
Gentlemen, — The Committee on Legislation appointed at the last Annual Meeting
of the Association, beg leave to present the following Report :
1. After obtaining the opinions of the teachers throughout the Province with regard
to important educational questions, your Committee had several interviews with Hon.
Adam Crooks, Minister of Education, at which those matters which were to be submitted
by him to the Legislature were carefully considered.
2. Prominent among these was the question of the Superannuation of Teachers.
Your Committee found the Minister of Education was exceedingly desirous to secure the
Fund for this purpose on a basis that would give greater satisfaction botli to the country
and to teachers themselves. He felt that it would be better that no change should be
made, however, until the teachers throughout the Province had an opportunity of
expressing their views concerning the proposed amendments, and at his request your
Committee issued a circular, outlining the leading principles of these amendments, for
the consideration of the Local Associations. Many of these have reported their views,
and your Committee recommend that these reports be tabulated and forwarded to the
Minister of Education by their successors. They would further recommend, that this
Association, representing as it does the several sections of the profession, and the various
parts of the Province, should also thoroughly discuss the clauses of the circular referred
to. Copies of the circular have been provided to facilitate the discussion.
3. Your Committee strongly urged the withdrawal of the amendment of 1879
restricting the powers of School Boards in providing school accommodation, and a clause
was drafted giving Boards the right of appeal to the Minister of Education, if their
estimates were not granted, and authorizing him to compel the section or municipality to
raise the necessary funds, if on inquiry he found the school accommodation to be in-
sufficient. This clause, your Committee regret to state, was not embodied in the Schoo\
Bill submitted to the House, and they recommend this Association to state clearly its
views regarding this important question.
4. The necessity for granting increased aid in support of County Model Schools was
also pressed upon the attention of the Minister of Education. In this particular,
important changes were made by the Legislature. The amount of the Government Grant
has been increased to $150 per annum, and the County Grant to an equal amount has
been made compulsory.
5. Your Committee have much pleasure in reporting that they were received by the
Minister of Education with the utmost courtesy. He evinced the deepest interest in the
welfare of this Association, and kindly promised to give, in the future, additional proofs
of that interest by recommending an annual grant of $200 in aid of this Association, and
by incorporating an account of its proceedings in his Annual Report.
6. Your Committee are glad to note that some Local Associations have followed the
example set by this Association in appointing a Committee on Legislation. This they
believe to be of great value in bringing the views of the Association directly under the
notice of the individual members of the Legislature, and in forming a means of communi-
cation between the Legislative Committee of this Association and the Inspectoral districts
throughout the Province, and they therefore recommend that the Secretary of this
Association be instructed to issue a circular to the Local Associations of Ontario, sho wing
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers ('Mo. 5). A. 1882
the benefits which would be likeiy to result from the general appointment of such
Committees on Legislation.
Mr. James Mills, M A., President of the Guelph Agricultural College, delivered a
very able and interesting address on Agricultural Education in Schools, as also did Mr.
Johnston, of the Agricultural College.
Mr. J. L. Hughes explained and illustrated, in an interesting and practical manner,
the method of teaching Drawing employed in the Toronto Public Schools. A large
collection of the results of the system was on exhibition in the hall of the building.
Resolutions adopted: That, in the opinion of this Association, the minimum age
for admission to Public Schools should be increased from five to seven years; or if this
change be not made, that the students-in-training in the Normal .Schools should receive
training in the principles and practice of Kindergarten work.
That, in the opinion of this Association, the 29th clause of the Amended School
Act of 1879 should be rescinded, or so amended as to place no restrictions on School
Boards in providing additional school accommodation where the existing school accom-
modation is insufficient.
Report of the Committee on Hygiene and Methods of Teaching.
The Committee on Hygiene and Methods of Teaching beg to report that they
recommend —
1. That the Minister of Education be requested to prepare a circular of information
for distribution in every School Section, to set forth the importance of proper ventilation,
lighting and heating of school houses, and with a view of preparing the way to make it
obligatory on every School Corporation to secure the approval, by the Education Depart-
ment, of the plans of any Public or High School building which is proposed to be erected,
and the best method of accomplishing the same.
2. That a Committee of this Association be appointed to consider proposed improve-
ments in the methods of teaching and school management, for the purpose of submitting
them to the Minister of Education, that they may be properly tested by experiment,
under the direction of the Education Department, in case such proposed improvements
commend themselves to the said Committee, and report to this Convention.
Report of the Legislative Committee on the Superannuation Fund.
The following amended Report of the Legislative Committee on the Superannuation
Fund was adopted :
1. In lieu of the present provisions of the law respecting the Superannuated Teachers'
Fund, "The Teachers' Retiring Provident Fund," in this Act termed "The Fund," is
hereby established, and such Fund shall consist of all sums which may from time to time
be appropriated by the Legislature out of the consolidated revenue of the Province, and
of all sums hereinafter provided to be paid by all persons entitled to a retiring allowance,
as hereinafter also provided.
2. The following are entitled to a retiring allowance, namely : Every male teacher
of a Public or Separate School holding a First, Second or Third Class Certificate of
qualification under the regulations of the Education Department, or a valid County
Board Certificate of the old standard ; also every female teacher of a Public or Separate
School holding any like Certificate ; also every legally qualified master or assistant master
of a High School or Collegiate Institute, and every Public or High School Inspector.
3. The conditions on which any such person shall be entitled to the retiring allow-
ance are as follows: Each person must have contributed annually the sum of $4, with the
privilege of paying 8, 12, 16 or 20 dollars per year during service.
4. All persons enumerated in Clause 2 as entitled to a retiring allowance shall be
required to comply with the conditions of Clause 3 during each year of the period of
their service.
5. The said sum shall be made by way of abatement from the annual apportionment
of the Legislative Public School Grant, and the Minister of Education shall in his
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certificate to the Provincial Treasurer of such apportionment also state the amount to be
deducted from the salary of each person as his or her annual payment to the said Retiring
Fund, and all sums so deducted shall be paid into and form part of the "Teachers'
Retiring and Provident Fund.''
6. All moneys from time to time payable to the said Fund shall be carried by the
Provincial Treasurer to a separate account for this Fund, distinct from the consolidated
revenue fund, and also any interest accruing thereon.
7. Every person who complies with the foregoing conditions as to contributions to
the Fund, may retire from the teaching service, in his discretion, after twenty-five years of
actual teaching, or having reached the age of fifty-five, and shall thereupon be entitled to
receive an annual retiring allowance equal to the sums which such person has contributed
to the Fund, as provided in Clause 2.
8. The interest of any person in the Fund, or in any retiring allowance when granted,
shall not be assignable by such person, or be subject to any execution, attachment or
process of any court of law or equity, or judge's order under judgment in the Division
Court.
9. No retiring allowance shall be made for any period of service of less than ten
years, and no person who retires before having served the full period of twenty-five years
will be entitled to a retiring allowance, unless it has been established by evidence satis-
factory to the Education Department that he has become incapacitated by bodily or
mental infirmity from performing his duties as a teacher, master, or inspector, as the case
may be, or unless such person has reached the age of fifty-five years; but any such ratiring
allowance is liable to be withdrawn in any year unless the incapacity continues, and the
recipient is annually to present himself to his or her inspector in order that they may
report thereon to the Education Department; and any teacher whose disability may cease,
and who resumes the service of teaching, will become entitled to the benefits of this Fund
when such person again retires.
(2) Any teacher or inspector upon reaching the full age of fifty years shall be
entitled to his or her retiring allowance, notwithstanding the periods hereinbefore provided
have not been fully served by such teacher or inspector.
10. No person shall be entitled to receive back any sum contributed to the Fund,
but in case of the decease or after two years' continued disability of such person without
his or her having been placed on this Fund, he or she, or his or her wife or husband as
the case may be, or other legal representative, shall be entitled to receive back all sums
paid by him or her into the Fund, with interest at the rate of five per cent, per annum.
11. The period or periods during which any teacher, before the passing of this Act,
has been engaged in teaching, shall be allowed for as if served under its provisions, and
any payments made by him on account of the former " Superannuated Teachers' Fund "
shall be considered and taken as. payments made pro tanto to the Fund hereby established,
and any sum which is required to be paid to equal the amount annually payable to the
Fund under this Act may be made up by payments in five equal annual instalments after
the passing of this Act, or as otherwise provided by the regulations of the Education
Department ; but* those persons enumerated in Clause 2 as entitled to participate in the
Fund, and who have not been compelled by any former Act to contribute thereto, shall be
permitted to comply with Clause 3 for the period of service already completed.
12. The allowance to teachers who are now on the list of those superannuated, under
the provisions of any former law, will continue to be paid to them under and subject to
the conditions thereof.
It was also Resolved: That any scheme for the superannuation of teachers do also
contain provision for the widows and children of superannuated teachers, the extent of
such provision and the conditions thereof to be determined by the Minister of Education.
Public School Section.
Mr. Spence read the following Report, which, after discussion, was adopted.
Report of the Committee appointed at the last meeting of the Public School Section
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of the Ontario Teachers' Association, to lay before the Minister of Education the following
resolutions :
1. That the discretionary power given to Public School Inspectors to permit Third
Class Teachers, holding Intermediate and Third Class Certificates, to go up for their
professional training for a Second Class Certificate, at the end of a year's experience in
teaching, should be withdrawn.
2. That the present method of granting permits and permanent certificates to Third
Class Teachers, is liable to abuse, and should be altered so as to afford a reasonable
guarantee that those teachers securing these privileges are worthy of them.
3. That the vote for Public School Trustees should be by ballot.
4. That the age of candidates on entering the profession should be — for females
eighteen (IS), and for males twenty (20) years.
5. That twenty-five years' service in the profession, or having attained the age of
fifty, entitle a teacher to superannuation.
6. That no teacher who retires before ten years' service be allowed a refund of more
than ten per cent, of his payments to the Superannuation Fund.
7. That the allowance to superannuated teachers be increased, and, if need be, that
the yearly subscription be increased also.
8. That provision be made for the widows of superannuated teachers.
9. That rotation of Examiners, applied to the various Departmental Examinations,
would add to the improvement of education throughout the country.
10. That, in the opinion of this Section, it would be to the advantage of the Province
to retain the apparatus part of the Depository for the present year.
The Committee, consisting of Mr. McAllister, Mr. Spence, and Mr. Doan, had no
less than three interviews with the Minister of Education to discuss the foregoing resolu-
tions with him. On the 8th of January last they laid them before him. In regard to
the first, he pointed out that Inspectors had now no discretionary power, as the
Department had decided, by regulation, that all candidates for Second Class Certificates
might be admitted to professional training after one year's experience in teaching. He
admitted that it was an open question whether the term was too short or not, and said he
did not consider the present regulations as unalterable ; and upon the urgent representa-
tions of the Committee, he gave them to understand that the term of service should be
lengthened so soon as the supply of teachers would warrant it.
He assured the deputation that strict enquiry was made in every case before a permit
was granted. When the Inspector did not certify a scarcity of teachers as a reason for
the application for a permit, it was refused. The number was yearly decreasing, and he
hoped permits would soon be things of the past, except in the remote districts.
He was, on principle, opposed to secret voting, and therefore could hold out no hope
of proposing to introduce the ballot into School Trustee elections.
He admitted the desirability of making a higher limit for the age of both male and
female candidates for the teaching profession, but doubted whether the respective ages
should be twenty and eighteen, or nineteen and eighteen.
He did not think any good purpose would be gained by retaining the apparatus
portion of the Depository, as articles of a better quality, and at less price, can be got from
private dealers.
He had already adopted the principle of rotation of Examiners, and proposed to have
more Public School Inspectors among the sub-examiners. The fitness of Public School
Masters to act as sub-examiners was brought before him, and he promised to give the
matter his consideration.
The remaining, and indeed the main portion of the interviews the Minister granted
the Committee, was taken up in discussing the Superannuation scheme. The views of
the Public School Section were first laid before him. He then .submitted a scheme of his
own to the Committee, and finally he asked them to lay any plan they could agree upon
before him, and lie would give it fair consideration.
The Committee gave a good deal of time and labour to the matter, and finally sub-
mitted to the Minister a scheme, of which the following are the principal features :
An annual compulsory contribution, on the part of all male teachers in our Public
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Schools, of two per cent, of their salaries. An annual allowance to superannuated teachers
of two per cent., or one-fiftieth of the average annual salary. Teachers to be allowed to
retire and participate in the Fund after twenty-five years' service. No allowance to be
made for more than thirty years' service, nor for less than ten, except in case of disability.
No deductions to be made from the Fund in favour of those who retire before being
entitled to an allowance. Those teachers who do not contribute to the Fund, to pay an
animal fee of not less than two dollars, which should go to the purposes of the Fund.
Training in the Normal School to be accounted as part of the term of service. Provision
to be made for the widows of superannuated teachers. Those teachers who receive less
than three hundred dollars per year, to have the privilege of making an annual contribution
large enough to entitle them to a pension on a salary up to that amount.
The Committee thanked the Minister for his patient consideration of the matter it
was their duty to bring before him, when they finally withdrew.
Mr. J. Duncan delivered an address on Model Schools and Model School Work.
The Committee appointed to draft resolutions embodying the views of the Section on
the question of Over Supply of Teachers, submitted a series of resolutions, which, as
amended and approved, are as follows :
That distinguished success in teaching should entitle any teacher to promotion to a
higher grade of Certificate, without examination, at the discretion of the Minister of
Education.
That all candidates who write at Examinations for Second Class Certificates, be
required to take the Science Group in the Intermediate Course.
That the period of Model School training should be materially lengthened!
That all students-in-training at the Model School be required to pay a fee of ten
dollars, half of which shall be refunded to unsuccessful candidates, and the unrefunded
portion to go to the support of the Model Schools.
That permits, except in remote and thinly-settled districts, should be abolished.
That all persons going up for Teachers' Examinations shall pay a fee of ten dollars,
said sum to go towards defraying the expenses of examination, and the balance to be
placed in aid of the Superannuation Fund — no further fee being charged for passing to a
higher grade.
High School Section.
On the subject of the memorandum submitted by the Minister of Education for
consideration, the following resolutions were adopted :
1. That in the opinion of the High School Section, the fixed grant to High Schools
should be one-fourth of the amount paid annually for teachers' salaries.
2. That a portion of the grant should be distributed on general average attendance,
and that a small sum, say s.'i per pupil, should be granted on the average attendance,
during the preceding year, of those who pass the Intermediate Examination.
3. That Collegiate Institutes should continue to exist, but that the basis of establish-
ment and continuance should be broadened by including girls as well as boys, and by
recognizing other studies as well as Latin and Greek.
1. That no school should receive a total grant of less than $400, or more than the
highest sum paid to any school this year.
5. That it is desirable that a minimum fee of, say, $5 per annum, should be
established in all High Schools, provided some arrangement be made to meet the case of
those towns which contain High Schools and whose Public Schools contain no fifth and
sixth classes.
6. That the standard for admission to High Schools remain as at present, but that
some suitable elementary text-book in English History should be prescribed for Public
Schools for use in preparation for the Entrance Examination to High Schools.
7. That it is desirable that the course of study prescribed for the lower school
should be revised, so as to make it more flexible, especially in the case of girls, and to
secure the payment of greater attention to the higher English branches.
8. That the amount of Latin and French prescribed for the Intermediate in 1882 is
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too great, and that the programme should be amended by striking out Cicero Pro Archia,
or some equivalent, and a portion of the French.
9. That this Section re-affirms the opinion expressed by it last year, that the j.endency
of tin- Intermediate Examination has been and is to give undue prominence to Mathe-
matics, and to prevent other subjects, such as Reading, "Writing, and Composition, from
receiving that attention which their importance entitles them.
This Section preferred not to offer any opinion regarding United Boards
Public School Inspectors' Section.
The following resolutions were passed :
Whereas it is by law the duty of Public School Inspectors to inspect the accounts,
classes, and working of Mechanics' Institutes ;
Whereas the work involves considerable travel, labour, responsibility and time :
Whereas the labour involved does not depend upon membership, nor to any consider-
able extent on the obtaining of the Government Grant to each institute ; and
Whereas the responsibility and time of Inspectors are worth at least five dollars a
day and travelling expenses :
Resolved, — That the remuneration proposed is wholly inadequate, and that the treat-
ment of Inspectors in setting their services aside in 1880, and then in 1881 insisting
upon their doing the work of inspection for remuneration, which, when reduced by
reasonable allowance for horse-hire and other expenditure, does not equal that made to
ordinary day labourers, is not worthy of the usually reasonable and considerate course of
the Education Department.
Resolved, — That, in the opinion of this Section, it is desirable that the Non-professional
Examination of teachers be separated from the High School Intermediate Examination
as at present established.
1. To provide, for examination of candidates for Teachers' Certificates in the subjects
of reading and penmanship.
2. To abolish the option of taking Latin, or French, or German, in lieu of the
Natural Philosophy Groups.
Resolved, — That in the opinion of this Section the professional training of First and
Second Class Teachers is quite defective, and the attention of the Hon. the Minister of
Education is hereby respectfully directed to the necessity of a thorough investigation into
the character of the lectures delivered in the Normal Schools, and into the methods of
teaching practised in the Model Schools.
Resolved, — That it is the opinion of this Section that Clause 29 of the amended
School Act of 1879 should be'repealed, as detrimental to the best interests of education.
/.'■ solved, — That whereas the present method of extending Teachers' Certificates has
proved unsatisfactory ; therefore, in the opinion of this Section, the power of extending
such Certificates should be vested in the County Boards of Examiners ; that the said
Boards of Examiners should be empowered to require candidates for such extensions to
attend any one of the Departmental Examinations or not, at their discretion.
Resolved, — That whereas in several counties there is at present a scarcity of teachers,
this Section would respectfully recommend that in these the Boards of Examiners be
authorized, on representing their necessities, to grant Third Class Certificates, on receiving
the necessary Model School training, to a sufficient number selected from the best of those
rejected at the Intermediate Examination held in such counties, in order to relieve such
scarcity ; and for this purpose the Boards, on application to the Department, be furnished
with the marks obtained at this Examination.
Resolved, — That in the opinion of this Section it is unnecessary to have the marks
returned for every question in the Entrance Examination Report, as these marks are put
on the papers of the candidates, which are all sent to the Department.
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Glengarry Teachers' Association.
During the years 1880 and 1881 very successful half-yearly meetings of the Teachers'
Association were held in Alexandria. Each meeting extended over two days, and the
proceedings were conducted as nearly as possible in accordance with the Regulations of
the Education Department.
The exercises consisted principally in the reading of papers on educational subjects,
and illustrating various methods of teaching the subjects of the Public School course,
followed by discussions in which prominent members took an active part ; and as the
object constantly kept in view was to make the work engaging the attention of the
members, practical, much benefit has been derived by them from their connection with
the Association. This is very apparent from their increased efficiency as well as in the
improved methods of teaching adopted, which being to a great extent similar throughout
the county, the evil resulting from a frequent change of teachers will not be so great as
heretofore.
Stormont Teachers' Association.
The Teachers' Association for the County of Stormont was in successful operation
during the years 1880 and 1881. The first meeting for the year 1880 was held in the
village of Aultsville, on the 21st and 22nd of May. The number of teachers present was
about thirty. Essays were read and discussions held on the following subjects, viz. : —
Mental Arithmetic, Reading, Arithmetic, Public School Programme, and Hygiene. A
Question Drawer was also opened, which elicited practical remarks on several subjects
connected with the teacher's work. A public lecture was delivered on the evening of the
first day by the Rev. J. B. Saunders, on "Glimpses of London and Paris."
The second meeting of the Association for the year 1880 was held in the Model
School, in Cornwall, on the 11th and 12th of November. The subjects of essays and
discussion were the following : — Geography, Teaching Grammar to Junior Classes, School
Law and Regulations, Duties of a Teacher, and Hygiene. A considerable portion of both
days was occupied in discussing points suggested by "Hughes' Mistakes in Teaching."
The number of teachers present was about forty.
The first meeting for the year 1881 was held at Newington, on the 3rd and 4th of
February. Number present, about fifty. A considerable portion of the first day was
occupied with discussions on various topics connected with school work suggested by
"Hughes' Mistakes in Teaching." A public lecture on Sir Walter Scott was delivered
by W. A. Whitney, Esq., M.A. The other subjects discussed were, the "Course of Study
in the Public Schools," and the teaching of Algebra.
A special meeting for the purpose of considering suggestions regarding the Sustenta-
tion Fund was held at Newington, on the 18th of June. Very few of the teachers of the
county attended.
The second regular meeting for the year 1881 was held on the 6th and 7th of October,
at Newington. Number of teachers present, about forty. The following list of subjects
constituted the chief part of the programme : — Short Methods in Arithmetic, Algebra,
Notes on the last meeting of the Provincial Teachers' Association, Chemistry, Goldsmith
and Cowper. A Question Drawer led to the discussion of several subjects connected with
education. A public lecture on the evening of the first day, on the "Achievements of
the Age we live in," was delivered by Mr. George Bigelow. Number of volumes in library,
about 200.
Dundas Teachers' Association
Is known by the name of "The Educational Association of the County of Dundas." Two
sessions were held in 1880, and three in 1881. The regular meetings are held in February
and September. The regular sessions last two days. The average attendance of members
for 1880 was sixty-five; for 1881, seventy-four.
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In 1880, seven essays were read, eleven subjects discussed, five addresses delivered,
and two entertainments held; in 1881, these exercises were three, eight, nine and one
respectively. The membership fee is fifty cents for males, and twenty-five cents for
females, annually.
The library of the Association comprises some 115 volumes, exclusive of those recently
forwarded from the Department. The catalogue covers all but about 820 worth received
since the catalogue was printed. The catalogue prices of all the books amount to more
than $100. Ninety-seven volumes were taken out by members in 1880.
Prescott Teachers' Association.
1880. — Two meetings were held, one at Hawkesbury, June 4th, and one at Vankleek
Hill, October 8th. Number of members present at June meeting, forty ; number of
members present at October meeting, fifty; number of paid members for 1881, twenty-
eight. J. Maxwell, B.A., lectured on the evening of June 4th. There was no lecture in
October.
1881. — Both meetings were held at Vankleek Hill — the first, June 9th and 10th ;
the second, October 14th and 15th. Number of members present at June meeting,
seventy-five ; number of members present at October meeting, fifty ; number of paid
members for 1881, twenty -two. At the June meeting, Mr. Buchan, High School Inspector,
assisted during the day, and in the evening delivered his lecture on " Poetry and Politics "
to a large audience in the Presbyterian Church. In October the evening meeting was
held in the Town Hall, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. The programme
consisted of essays, addresses, and vocal and instrumental music.
At all the meetings papers on teaching were read and discussed.
Russell Teachers' Association.
1880. — Two meetings were held — one at Cumberland, June 11th and 12th ; the other
at Bearbrook, October 1st and 2nd. Number of teachers present at each meeting, fifty ;
number of paid members for 1880, thirty-three. The Rev. J. May, M.A., I.P.S., County
Carleton, lectured at both meetings.
1S81. — The meeting was held at Plantagenet, June 3rd and 4th. No second meet-
ing was held, as it was thought well to change the time from autumn to winter. Number
present at June meeting, fifty-five ; number of paying members for 1881, eighteen. The
Rev. J. May, M.A., lectured on the evening of the 3rd June, to a large audience, in the
town-hall.
At all the meetings papers were read and discussions held on the best methods of
teaching the different subjects on the Public School programme.
District No. 1 Leeds Teachers' Association.
The number of members who have handed in their subscriptions to date of the cur-
rent sear is 49. The fee is fifty cents each.
The spring session was held at Brockville on May 24th and 25th, when about sixty
teachers were present. The lecturers were Inspectors Bigg and Kinney, and the High
School Masters, Messrs. McGregor and Johnston. The subjects treated of and discussed
were Arithmetic, Euclid, History, the Superannuation Question, Algebra, Geography, the
Half-Time System, Grammar, etc., etc. The Institute was in session the first day from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The second sessional attendance of the teachers is called at Farmersville for Thurs-
day and Friday, November 3rd and 1th next.
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Renfrew Teachers' Association.
For the year 1880. — The Association held two semi-annual meetings of two
days each : the first at Renfrew, 20th and 21st May ; the second at Pembroke, 14th and
15th October.
At the first meeting a public lecture was delivered on the evening of the first day,
by W. Riddell, Esq., B. A., B.Sc. At the second meeting a public lecture, on the evening
of the first day, was delivered by Dr. McLellan, I.H.S.
The meetings and lectures were well attended, and, altogether, the work of the
Association for the year was successful.
For the year 1881. — The first semi-annual meeting for this year was held at Arn-
prior, 19th and 20th May ; the second meeting is to be held at Renfrew, on 8th and 9th
December inst. At the first meeting a public lecture was delivered by J. May, Esq.,
M.A., I.P.S., on the first evening. Both the meetings and the lecture were well
attended, and the Association continues in a prosperous state.
Grenville Teachers' Association.
The Grenville County Teachers' Association, which was founded as a separate Asso-
ciation in 1874 — having previously been combined with the County of Leeds Association
— continues in a satisfactory state of efficiency.
In accordance with the regulation, it meets twice a year, generally in the month of
May or June, and in the month of October, and its session on each occasion continues
two days.
When only one Association existed for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville,
the inconvenience and expense of travelling to the place of meeting was found to be a
serious drawback. Even now that a separate Association exists for the County of Gren-
ville alone, this inconvenience is considerable, and to obviate it as far as possible the
meetings are held successively or in rotation at the three following places — Merrickville,
Kemptville and Prescott.
In 1880 the Association met at Kemptville, May 21st and 22nd; at Prescott, Octo-
ber 14th and 15th. The admission fee is fifty cents, and the payment of this fee being
the test of membership, it appears from the records that the number of members enrolled
for that year was forty-two, although this does not show the actual attendance at the
meetings.
In the present year (1881) the Association met at Merrickville, June 3rd and 4th;
at Kemptville, October 27th and 28th. In consequence of unfavorable weather, the
meeting at Merrickville was not very numerously attended, but was, on the whole, satis-
factory. The recent meeting at Kemptville (27th and 28th ult.) showed a much better
attendance and gave general satisfaction. There were present about fifty or sixty.
In the course of last year (1880) the sum of $75 was expended in purchasing from
the Department the nucleus of a Teachers' Library, embracing at present 123 volumes,
with printed catalogue and regulations. The balance of the funds is expended for the
necessary printing of notices, for payment for evening lecture, and for the supply of each
member with a copy of the Canada School Journal.
The fact that in these United Counties, and generally in Eastern Ontario, the great
majority of our teachers are young females, renders it difficult, if not unadvisable, to urge
too emphatically, attendance at the meetings of the Association when not held near the
places at which they happen to be residing for the discharge of their duties.
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Lanark Teachers' Association,
first meeting.
Almonte, May 21st and 22nd, 1880.
1. General Business.
2. My Method of Teaching Writing. Alfred Devitt, S.S. No. 6, Ramsay.
3. Essay — Want of Connection in Studies. George Berlanguette, S.S. 12, Ramsay.
4. How to Teach History. John McCarter, Almonte P.S. This Paper was pub-
lished in Canada School Journal.
5. Prize System of Our Public Schools. William Hanna, Lanark P.S.
6. Grammar, and How to Teach It. John Raine, Carleton Place P.S.
7. Assigning Lessons. Edward Anderson, S.S. 2, Pakenham.
8. Certain motions of an educational character were then submitted for the con-
sideration of the Association.
May .'2nd.
9. Reading. Principal MacCabe, Ottawa N.S.
10. School Management. R. L;iwe, Almonte H.S.
11. Conducting Examinations. J. P. Anderson, Balderson P.S.
12. Lesson in Algebra (3rd Class). F. L. Michell, Perth H.S.
SECOND MEETING.
Perth, October loth and 16th, 1880.
1. General Business.
2. Address by the President. H. L. Slack.
3. Our Dull Boys. J. P. Anderson.
4. Geography. R. Lawe, Almonte H.S.
5. Lesson on Drawing. A. W. Burt, Perth H.S.
6. Reading. J. Bowerman, Pakenham P.S.
October J nth.
7. Lesson on Vulgar Fractions (Blackboard). H. Beer, Perth Model School.
8. Experiments in Chemistry. Pupils of High School.
9. Auditors' Report.
10. The Complement of Predicate. A. W. Gutridge, Perth S.S.
11. Essay — "The Moral Influence which Our School Should Exert." John Raine.
12. Closing Business.
FIRST MEETING.
Almonte, May 5th and 6th, 1881.
1. Use of Factors. H. M. Boddy, Pakenham P.S.
2. Grammar. R. Whittington, Almonte H.S.
3. General Business.
PUBLIC MEETING.
4. Superannuation of Teachers. Members of Association.
5. Formation of Torpedoes. J. Fawcett, Almonte P.S.
6. Stereoscopic Views. J. Fawcett, Almonte P. S.
May 6th.
7. Election of Officers.
8. Half-Hours with the Microscope. T. B. Caswell.
9 Elementary Arithmetic (Blackboard). J. J. Birchard, Perth Coll. Inst.
10. Fourth Book Literature (Practically). John Raine.
1 1 . (.'losing Business.
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SECOND MEETING.
Perth, October 14th and loth, 1881.
1. President's Address.
2. Elementary Arithmetic continued. J. J. Birchard.
3. Class in Grammar. John McCarter, Almonte P.S.
4. Gleanings. J. S. Jamieson, Carleton Place H.S.
5. Composition. T. O. Steele, Perth M.S.
6. Fourth Book Literature. Members of Association.
7. History (Practically). A. W. Gutridge.
8. Retention of Ideas. R. Whittington.
9. Mood in Grammar. J. A. Clarke, Smith's Falls H.S.
10. Drawing continued. A. W. Burt.
Frontenac Teachers' Association.
The County of Frontenac Teachers' Association met at the Court House, Kingston,
on Friday and Saturday, the 28th and 29th ultimo, when papers were read and addresses
given on the following subjects, namely: — The Claims and Privileges of the Public School
Master ; Teaching Decimals ; Physiology in School, how it should be taught ; Reading ;
English Orthography from the Teacher's Point of View ; and Horner's Method of
Division.
Reports were received from the delegates appointed to attend the meeting of the
Ontario Teachers' Association. A question drawer was opened, and replies to the queries
were given by members of the Committee. Most of the papers elicited more or less dis-
cussion. Owing to the unfavourable weather the attendance was not so good as usual,
yet the meeting proved satisfactory.
Lennox and Addington Teachers' Association.
With regard to our Teachers' Association, in 1880 there were 104 members enrolled.
During the year there were two meetings — one in April, and one in October — at both of
which there was an excellent attendance, notwithstanding the extremely inconvenient shape
of this County, and the consequent trouble and expense to which teachers are put in
attending.
For this year (1881) there are 96 members enrolled ; and there have been two meet-
ings— one in May, and one in the present month — both of which were well attended. At
all our meetings the exercises have been of a decidedly practical character, dealing chiefly
with methods of teaching and school management.
In connection with the Association excellent evening lectures were delivered — last
year by Samuel Woods, Esq., A.M., and Professor Wright, of Albert College ; and this
year by J. M. Buchan, Esq., A.M., and Professor Dupuis, of Queen's College. Our
teachers appear to take a hearty interest in the work of the Association, and they have
been greatly benefited by the exercises which they have witnessed at the semi-annual
meetings.
The library in connection with the Association is tolerably well patronized, especially
by the teachers near the town.
Our teachers feel very grateful for the kind interest taken by the Honourable the
Minister of Education in their work, and for the pecuniary aid which he has secured
for the Association.
North Hastings Teachers' Association.
In 1880, three meetings of the Association were held in Madoc. Each of two of
these continued for two days, and the third was held on a Saturday.
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At these conventions there were discussions on the methods of teaching the following
subjects, viz. : — Junior Arithmetic, Reading to Second and Third classes, Geography,
Junior Geography, Literature, Grammar, Writing, Arithmetic, Algebra, Reading to
Juniors, Elementary Grammar. In addition, the following topics were discussed, viz.: —
School Drill ; Teaching, How to make School Attractive ; Morals and Manners, Written
Examinations ; and lectures, in the evenings, were delivered by High School Inspector
ouchan and Professor Wright, Albert University.
In 1881 there were held a one-day meeting, and two which lasted for two days.
Among the subjects discussed were the following, viz. : — Method of Teaching Writing,
Practical Arithmetic, Geography of Ontario, Method of Teaching Composition, Spelling,
Railway System of Ontario, Method of Teaching English History, Method of Teaching
Reading, Method of Teaching Canadian History. Method of Teaching Grammar, Quarterly
Examinations, Uniform Promotion Examinations. In addition, addresses on practical
subjects were delivered by visiting Inspectors and by myself, and a lecture on Professional
Enthusiasm was delivered by Dr. Jaques, President of Albert University.
Generally, our meetings are made attractive by music and readings. During the
current year, a system of Uniform Promotion Examinations has been established under
the auspices of the Association. These examinations are for promotion to the Junior
Third, Senior Third, Junior Fourth, Senior Fourth, and Fifth Classes. For entrance to
the first two of these classes, the examinations are held in each school-house, and are
under the control of the teaeher, who is, however, guided by regulations adopted by the
Association. The examinations for promotion to the other classes are held at three
central points, and are conducted by committees appointed by the Association, but the
answers of the candidates are read and valued by a committee of examiners, who perform
their work at Madoc, on a day fixed upon by the Association. Printed questions (one
for each candidate) are supplied for all the examinations, and writing paper for the
examinations for promotion to the fourth and fifth classes.
The expenses connected with printing of examination papers, circulars, etc., are
defrayed partly by the Association and partly by the School Sections whose pupils are
examined. For this purpose each Board of Trustees is requested to contribute seventy-
five cents.
For obvious reasons, we have not attempted to apply the system to the schools in
the new townships north of Madoc township. A number have voluntarily adopted it,
however.
The plan is, of course, an experiment, but its success is assured. It has met with the
support of the majority, and the active opposition of none. In connection with the
Association there is a carefully selected library containing nearly 300 volumes.
Fifty of our members are subscribers to two professional periodicals — The Canada
Educational Monthly and New York Teacherd Institute. These are supplied by the
Association for §1.65 yearly.
During 1880 there were 50 members. At present we have 53 members who have
paid their fees. We recognize no non-paying members. Our annual fee is fifty cents.
The average attendance at our meetings is from 60 to 80.
Since its establishment in 1*74, the Association has been one of the most effective
means used for the elevation of the schools. It has grown steadily in usefulness, and its
decease would be productive of great injury to our schools.
Our efforts to increase its beneficial influence have been materially hampered by
poverty. The grant obtained from the Department has been of great service, but no
grant has, so far, been given by the County, chiefly because it has not been asked.
South Hastings Teachers' Association.
The first semi-annual meeting of the South Hastings Teachers' Association for 1880
was held in the Central School Building, Belleville, on Thursday and Friday, May 20th
and 21st.
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It was a good, practical meeting. One hundred and twelve teachers out of one
hundred and twenty were present. The roll was called each morning and afternoon.
The second meeting of the year was held in the same building on Thursday and
Friday, October 28th and 29th, beginning each day at nine o'clock.
This was an excellent meeting, being very practical and useful to all Public School
teachers, and the good results could be seen in the schools. The roll was called each
morning and afternoon. The time was profitably spent, and no discussions foreign to
the subject in hand were allowed. Out of 120 teachers, 114 were punctual and regular in
attendance each day.
The first meeting of 1881 was held in the same building on Thursday and Friday,
2nd and 3rd June, beginning each day at nine o'clock.
The teachers took up all the subjects in a very able and practical manner. There was
no waste of time, and every teacher on time with note-books. They take full notes
during the discussion of a subject by the one appointed, and questions are allowed to
oe asked at the close.
An excellent lecture was delivered in the City Hall in the evening of the first day
by the Rev. Dr. Jaques, on Mental Gymnastics, to the teachers and others. It was the
best lecture on education ever delivered in the city.
The second meeting of the year was held in the same building on Thursday and
Friday, September 29th and 30th. There was a large attendance, as usual. The
teachers were punctual and regular, and the meeting was considered by all to be one of
the best, if not the best, ever held in South Hastings. There were 116 teachers present
out of 120, and the four who did not appear sent notes to the effect that they were sick,
and unable to be present.
The teaching of many of the subjects was illustrated by classes from several of the
schools in the country. A lecture was to be delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jeffers, but a
short time before the time for the lecture he was taken sick.
The monthly conventions held from 1871 up to the time of the new regulations did
a va,st amount of good, as well as the conventions held in the different townships.
Prince Edward Teachers' Association.
There are about 85 teachers in the county, all of whom are considered members of
the Association, without the payment of a fee, and who attend the semi-annual two days'
conventions held in May and October of each year. The programme consists entirely of
practical explanations of the several subjects required to be taught in each school, which
are given by members of the Association, aided by leading educationists of the Province.
Last year R. Lewis, Esq., and Dr. McLellan were employed to give lectures before the
Association, and this year Mr. Buchan, late High School Inspector, came to our assist-
ance. The Association has no income except what is derived from the Government
grant. There is in connection with the Association a library of about three hundred
\ i ilumes, open to all members, and kept at the residence of the Inspector. It is very well
patronized. A large portion of the books are on the best methods of teaching, and the
rest are mostly works of general information. It is but fair to say that most of the library
was purchased by the proceeds of the annual Teachers' Excursion, before the grant was
given by the Legislature. The custom of having an annual excursion is still kept up.
The Association is very useful. It is observable that those most regular and punc-
tual in their attendance at its meetings are the most successful teachers in the school-
Durham Teachers' Association.
The Teachers' Association for the County of Durham numbers about 90 members,
and the attendance of members is usually about 80. Many who are not teachers also
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attend. Conventions are held each half year. The exercises consist of the discussion of
topics connected with the teachers' profession, the teaching of classes, and public lectures.
While these meetings are interesting and beneficial, especially to young teachers,
they would be far more useful if some competent person were appointed to conduct a
Teachers' Institute once a year in each county. Our Association furnishes an educational
journal to its members at twenty-five cents per annum. The Government Grant is of
great assistance to us. The County Council gives nothing.
East Victoria Teachers' Association.
Two conventions were held last year — one at Bobcaygeon, the other at Lindsay.
This year there have been two conventions — one at Omemee, the other at Lindsay. The
intend ance generally has been satisfactory. At the convention held on the 4th and 5th
instant all but fifteen of the teachers were present. The subjects discussed were of an
atteresting character, and calculated to advance the efficiency of the schools. The library
is not as much used as it ought to be.
Ontario (County) Teachers' Association.
In 1880 we had 50 members belonging to our Teachers' Association; fees of mem-
bership 50 cents per annum.
The Canada School Journal and the Educational Monthly are supplied to the mem-
bers at 75 cents for both, per annum, out of the general fund.
We have discussed the best methods of teaching the different subjects of the Public
School programme, and also school discipline, management and government.
Lectures have been delivered on various educational topics ; as " The Influence of
the Teacher," " The Value and Acquirement of Knowledge," etc.
North York Teachers' Association.
The members paying fees in 1880 numbered about 30, and this year over 40.
The number who attended the semi-annual conventions last year was nearly 60,
and this year the number has increased to over 60 ; while the attendance of High
School students and friends of education at the regular discussions has also largely
increased, making the regular sessions average from 60 to 100. At the public meetings
on the evening of the first day the largest room of the Model School is usually crowded.
Owing to the distance some teachers have to travel, and the early hour at which the only
available train leaves in the afternoon of Saturday, the session of the second day is
considerably smaller.
The character of the work done at the conventions is invariably of a practical kind,
and is usually accompanied with practical teaching and blackboard illustration. The aid
of leading educationists has been secured at every convention of late. Among these may
be named Mr. Hughes, P S.I., Toronto ; Mr. Scott, Provincial Model School; Mr. and
Miss Lewis, Elocutionists ; Dr. McLellan, Mr. J. M. Buchan, etc., etc.
The subjects taken up at our convention last week were : —
Teaching Reading and Speaking, Miss Lewis.
Best Methods of Teaching a Child How to Read.
Reading, by Convention.
Subjunctive Mood.
Drill and ( 'alisthenics.
Simple Rules in Arithmetic.
Elementary Music.
School-room Hygiene.
Methods of Teaching Geography.
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From opinions expressed by some present, and from observation, it is apparent
that the Association is growing in interest and usefulness. It offered, during the closing
year, to supply the Canada School Journal to paid-up members for 25 cents, paying the
balance on club rates out of the funds of the Association. For next year it is proposed,
at the same rate, to supply members with two educational monthlies.
The library, though containing many valuable professional works, is not used so
extensively as its merits deserve.
North Simcoe Teachers' Association.
With respect to the Teachers' Association, it is in a most nourishing condition.
Two half-yearly meetings were held within each year, as required by law, of which
the following sketch is appended : —
May loth and llfth, 1880.
1. Under what circumstances, if any, should Third Class Certificates be extended
or endorsed % Miss W. B. Harvey, D. Finlayson, Geo. Sneath, R. McKinnell, J.
Matthews, W. A. Furlong.
2. Proper place of Fractions in teaching Arithmetic. D. McKay.
3. Address on Modern Science. H. S. Spotton.
4. Simultaneous Examinations for Promotion in all the Schools. G. McKee, J. B.
Carruthers, W. C. Gardiner, S. Finney. J. Hewgill.
5. Algebra. Inspector McLellan.
6. Tonic Sol-Fa method of singing. Miss Porter.
7. Grammatical Difficulties in "Traveller" and "Elegy." Mr. Williams.
8. Influence of Entrance Examinations. R. R. Tennison, N. J. Campbell, S. H.
Smith, J. Cartwright, J. Callaghan.
September, 18S0.
1. On the proper management of County Associations. W. L. Parker.
2. School Legislation. W. B. Harvey.
3. Professional Examinations. M. V. Lynch.
4. Defects in Simultaneous Examinations. Open Discussion, led by Inspector.
5. Marking in schools. Geo. Sneath.
6. School Discipline. Mr. Tennison.
May 19th and 20th, 1881.
1. Report of Committee to Central Association. Mr. Harvey, Mr. Hunter.
2. History to a Class IV. F. J. Gillespie.
3. How to Teach Geography. J. B. Carruthers.
4. The Necessary Connection of Elocution with Good Reading. Miss Sanford.
5. School Management. Inspector Ross.
6. Rewards and Marking. Mr. G. E. Sneath.
7. Object Lesson Teaching. Miss Eva Lee.
8. Grammar to Form III. Mr. Geo. McKee.
9. Tonic Sol-Fa System of Music. Miss Porter.
September 29th and 30th, 1881.
1. Educational Journals. Open Discussion.
2. Discipline : How Lost ; How Maintained. R. R. Jennison.
3. History. Mr. Tait.
4. Order and Management, Elements of. W. A. Furlong.
5. Writing. J. Hume.
6. New Constitution. Open Discussion.
7. Report of Delegation. Mr. Parker.
8. English Literature. Mr. Williams.
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Our grant has enabled us to make a most generous oS'er to our teachers with respect
to the taking of different educational journals, and the result has been a very livelj
interest in that class of literature, and a much more intelligent appreciation of the
end and aim of teaching, and a more thorough mastery of the principles which should
govern it. Teachers' Associations are doing very great good, and your Department would
accomplish much by preparing a circular, and sending to Inspectors for general distri-
bution, in which it was distinctly stated that every teacher would be required to attend,
and that Trustees were to see that they did so if possible. An opinion prevails, to a
larger extent than is generally believed, that these meetings are simply an' excuse for the
teachers to meet together as a mutual admiration society and to enjoy themselves. To
remedy this state of things we are endeavouring to secure the attendance of Trustees at
the meetings, and already much good has been done. Next meeting it is intended to
discuss certain questions from their standpoint, and to invite them to prepare papers.
Our attendance has been each day from 80 to 120, speaking very highly for the
interest among the teachers. As, however, the entrance or membership fee is very small,
this represents only a small amount of money, but with the grant we have been able to
keep out of debt, except to our officers.
Halton Teachers' Association.
1. It has been the practice of the Association, for some years past, to meet at the
following places in rotation, viz. : — Milton, Oakville, Georgetown, Acton and Burlington.
The citizens of these places have shewn a warm interest in the Association, and have
greatly aided in making the meetings successful, by their hospitality to the members, and
by their attendance at the various sessions.
2. The Association meets semi-annually, in the months of February and October.
The meetings extend over two days and a half. On the first and second days, morning,
afternoon and evening sessions are held. The morning and afternoon sessions are devoted
to the reading of papers, and to the discussion of subjects pertaining to Public School
work. Committees also are appointed to prepare reports on matters affecting the welfare
of the schools, the pupils, or the teachers. For example, reports on school equipment,
truancy and absenteeism, teachers' residences, and the Superannuation Fund, have been
considered. The lectures in the evening have been uniformly interesting and successful.
3. It has been the aim of the management committee to make the meetings of
practical service to the teacher in the school-room, and to bring into sympathetic union
the teachers and the people.
4. The number of teachers present at the first meeting held in 18S0 was 61 ; at the
second, between 50 and 60. These numbers were increased in 1881. At the first meet-
ing 71 teachers were present, and at the second 66.
Brant Teachers' Association.
The membership of the Institute is about 120. The attendance during the past nine
years has been usually good, and the work done of great advantage, especially to the
young teachers.
In 1880 two meetings were held, each extending over two days. The first was on
Friday and Saturday, the 4th and 5th June ; the second was on Friday and Saturday, the
19th and 20th November. In 1881, the first meeting was on Friday and Saturday, the
10th and 1 1th June. The second meeting will be held on the 18th and 19th of November,
prox. I enclose the programmes, as showing in brief the character of the work done at
these meetings.
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Lincoln Teachers' Association.
Two meetings were held in 1 880 — one in May and the other in October. The register
shows 115 teachers to have attended the first, from county, city, and outside. The second
meeting, owing to foul weather, was not so largely attended. Outside assistance was
given from Messrs. J. L. Hughes, W. Scott, George W. Ross, M.P., Professor D. C. Bell,
and others.
In 1881, the lirst meeting was held in May, conducted by J. M. Buchan, M.A.,
Mr. Eckert, of London East, and others from our own locality. About 110 teachers
were in attendance.
Instead of a second meeting, we are holding a series of Township Institutes, with
very great advantage, (1) in securing a full attendance of teachers, none absenting them-
selves ; (2) in being able to use a school in actual session for our illustrations ; (3) in
securing assistance from many persons who would not venture to help at a county
meeting ; and (4) in being able to take up the actual difficulties of the teachers, they
being more free in stating them on such occasions.
Five such meetings have now been held here, and I have no hesitation in saying
that they not only accomplish all that the county meeting could have done, but exceed
it in usefulness in some respects.
Welland Teachers' Association.
1880. — Meetings. — The County Teachers' Association held two meetings during the
year 1880, the first at Port Colborne, and the second at Clifton.
Attendance. — The number of teachers in attendance at the first meeting was about
80, and at the second about 60.
Receipts. — The receipts comprised the Government Grants alone, amounting to $50.
Expenditure. — The expenditure for all purposes amounted to $23.98.
1881. — Meetings. — Two meetings have been held — one at Welland, and the other at
Thorold.
Attendance. — About 85 teachers were present at the first meeting, and about 55 at
the second.
Finance. — The receipts to date amount to $25, and the disbursements are between
$45 and $50.
Work of Association. — As to the work of the Association, it is difficult to speak.
To say that it has been largely useful would be over-estimating its value. Whether the
practical benefit is proportionate to the annual grant and the expense of attending, is a
question which is open to argument. It is doubtful, however, if the cause of education
would have suffered from a want of the Association.
The meeting together of persons belonging to the same calling may be made
to be advantageous ; but when individuals, overlooking the objects for which such
meeting is designed, employ means calculated to cause it to subserve purposes quite
different from its legitimate objects, and the time to be uselessly employed, it becomes a
question whether, instead of being a benefit, it is not, on the contrary, an evil.
For training purposes, a well-conducted Model School would no doubt quite super-
sede the usefulness of a Teachers' Association, and the most certain way to affect the
schools favourably is to give the teachers as thorough a training as possible before
granting them certificates, and with a view to this the new Model School Regulations are
a step in the right direction.
Haldimand Teachers' Association.
During the years 1880 and 1881 the regular semi-annual meetings of the Haldimand
Teachers' Association were held. The regulations governing Teachers' Associations, and
approved of by the Hon. the Minister of Education, have been fully complied with. The
attendance of the teachers at these semi-annual meetings was all that could be desired.
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The Association is doing a good work, inasmuch as it tends largely to improve and
unify the system of instruction in all the schools throughout the county.
We have in connection with the Association, a Teachers' professional library of 107
volumes.
Up to the present year the Legislative appropriation has been duly received, but
since the organization of the Association only one grant of $50 has been received from
the County Council.
Norfolk Teachers' Association.
In 1880 two Institutes were held — the first on February 13th and 14th, at which
the attendance aggregated (118) one hundred and eighteen ; the second was held on July
2nd and 3rd, 1880, the attendance at which was (77) seventy-seven.
In 1881 there were also held two Institutes — first on February 4th and 5th, 76
teachers being present ; the second on June 30th (lasting only one day, for reasons pre-
viously explained by Inspector), at which the attendance was about (70) seventy.
In the latter part of 1880 the Association expended over $30 in purchasing books
for a professional library, and have since added several volumes. The library now consists
of some 60 volumes.
At the various Institutes held by the Association, the time has been occupied chiefly
with discussions of the various methods of teaching the subjects of the school, and in con-
sidering other matters of interest to the profession.
It has been the endeavour to make them as useful and practical, and, at the same
time, as interesting as possible.
Several of the clergymen and others of the town have contributed and read papers
on various educational topics.
In connection with the several meetings of the Association, public meetings have
been held and addresses, papers, readings and music have formed the evening's entertain-
ment. The object of such meetings has been to arouse a deeper interest in the public
mind in regard to educational matters.
Altogether the Association is in a very good condition.
Observations by Inspector Wadsworth.
There is some difficulty in getting up an attractive programme every six months. In
fact, the subjects have been worn threadbare. We want a "new departure" in these
Institutes. Perhaps an Institute held yearly in some central town, at which the teachers
of four or five counties could meet and hear addresses from, first-rate men, in addition to
their own contributions, might work well. It would do us good to get out of our own
county groove. There would be more mental friction. Something is needed.
Oxford Teachers' Institute.
1880. — Two Sessions. Attendance 100, at least, each.
exercises.
First Session. — First Day. Forenoon — (1) Normal Institute — Subject "School
Discipline."
Afternoon — (2) "Infinitive Participle and Gerund" — Head Master, Ingersoll H.S. ;
(.".) Algebra, "Quadratic Equations" — Assistant Master, Ingersoll H.S. ; (4) Address,
'•The Pulpit and the School-House" — Rev. Mr. Carson.
K\ ruing — Professor Bell — Headings.
Second Day. Forenoon — (1) " Resolution of Forces;" (2) Lecture, " Reading " —
Professor Bell.
Afternoon — Address, " ( Irder of Development of the Faculties of the Mind" — Rev.
ilr. McEwen; (3) ''Gravity."
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EXERCISES.
Second Session — Similar to those of First Session.
1881. — Two Sessions. Attendance averaged 100 each.
EXERCISES.
First Session — (1) Discussion, "Superannuated Teachers' Fund;" (2) Essay,
" Education ; " (3) " Time Table ; " (4) " History ; " (5) " Geography ; " (6) Essay.
Evening — Addresses, Inspector Butler (Elgin), Rev. Mr. Carson ; Recitations and
Music.
Second Day — (1) "Music in Public Schools;" (2) Lesson on "Literature;" (3)
" Incomplete Verb;" (4) "Difficulties in School Discipline, How to Deal with Them ;"
(5) "How to Stimulate Indifferent Pupils;" (6) "School Hygiene," by a member of the
Medical Profession.
Second Session. — First Day. (1) Algebra, " Factoring;" (2) Arithmetic, " Fractions ;"
(3) Lesson, " Fourth Book Literature ; " (4) " How to Teach History ; " (5) " Reading " —
G. W. Ross, M.P.P.
Evening — Lecture, Mr. Ross.
Second Day — (1) "Teaching Writing;" (2) Essay, "Errors in Discipline;" (3)
"Teaching Linear Drawing in Public Schools;" (4) "Chemical Experiments;" (5)
" School Management," Mr. Ross.
FEATURES OF MANAGEMENT.
1. Time of the Institute is devoted to practical work, "How I teach the subject"
being the motto. After each exercise, questions are in order, if bearing on the subject
before the Institute, and short criticisms.
2. So far as is possible without risking the success of the Institute, " local " talent
is used.
3. After the Institute had been fairly launched under the Regulations of the Depart-
ment, the Inspector withdrew from official connection with the Institute, leaving it in the
hands of the Treasurer of the County.
4. The interest is sustained, teachers now looking forward to the Sessions of the
Institute with pleasure.
5. There is no doubt that many points discussed at the Institute are bearing fruit in
the school-room.
6. The Sessions are remarkably free from all signs of jealousy, or other causes of
contention among members.
7. Members assigned work for the Institute are gradually overcoming the tendency
to exhibit a knowledge of the subject, and are substituting instead thereof methods of teaching
the subject.
8. No pressure has been brought to bear on teachers or trustees with the view of
securing attendance of the former. Trustees as a rule are ready to attend when a good
programme of work is published, and are willing their teachers should close school in
order to attend the Institute.
Waterloo Teachers' Association.
1880. — This Association was in a most efficient condition during last year. There
was a meeting in January and another in September, each lasting two days. The pro-
gramme consisted of methods of teaching, essays and debates. Number of members,
55 ; number of volumes in library, 200.
1881. — This Association continues in a flourishing condition. There was a meeting
in January and one in September, each lasting two days. The time was taken up in
illustrating methods of teaching, and with essays, debates and discussions on questions
relating to the profession generally. Number of members, 71 ; number of volumes in
library, 241.
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Dufferin Teachers' Association.
The Teachers' Association in this County was formed on the 25th June last, and was
in session for one day, and the semi-annual session for the last half of 18S1 was held in
Orangoville on the 14th and 15th October. At the first meeting 26 teachers were
enrolled as members, and 18 more at the last meeting — 44 in all. Every teacher in the
county and town was present at the last meeting excepting 4. The last meeting was
very interesting, many of the teachers taking part in discussing the best methods of
teaching, etc.
The teachers show much enthusiasm in regard to the Association, and it is probable
that in a short time we will have one in operation that will be a credit to the County,
nearly every member taking some educational paper.
The fee is $1, and the Association furnishes the educational paper, or 50 cents with-
out, per annum, and, by resolution, the grant from the Department and County Council is
to be expended in purcliasing books for a Teachers' Library.
North Crey Teachers' Association.
1. The Association held two meetings in 1880 and two in 18S1, at the last three of
which meetings the subjects named in the accompanying programmes were taken up and
discussed.
2. At the October meeting of 1N80, the question of a Teachers' Library for the Rid-
ing was discussed, and the desirability of the establishment of one was unanimously con-
ceded, but the want of funds was then held to be an insurmountable difficulty. This
difficulty is, however, being slowly overcome, in a chief degree by subscriptions and by
proceeds of entertainments, the amount in hand, and now in the Library Fund, being nearly
$35. When the grant from the Department is received, a Library will be procured at
once.
3. At the October meeting of the present year, a broad and comprehensive scheme
for the uniform classification of the schools in the Riding was brought up, discussed and
adopted, and it is proposed to give effect to it in 1882.
4. Resolutions have also been passed respecting the Superannuation Fund and vaca-
tions and other matters.
6. The average attendance of teachers at the meetings is from 50 to 60. The
number of members on the roll is 40, of whom 26 have paid their membership fees.
6. The amount of money now in hand for all purposes is over $35.
South Grey Teachers' Association.
Our annual meetings are held on the last Thursday and Friday of May in each
year at Flesherton ; and the semi-annual meeting in the early part of October, at Durham,
and are usually attended by from 50 to 70 teachers of the Inspectorate.
In 1881 we held two very successful and profitable conventions in May at
Flesherton, and in October at Durham. About 70 of the teachers were present, and
about $40 were expended in paying lecturers, who were invited from a distance.
An annual fee of 25 cents is charged, which has been paid by 60 members, each of
whom has been supplied, free '>t' any other charge, with a copy of the Canada School
Journal or the Examiner.
The second semi-annual meeting of the South Grey Teachers' Association was held at
the town of Durham on the 6th ami 7th days of ( >ctober inst.
The sessions wen- largely attended, the discussions were practical and highly interest-
ing, and the opinion was generally and freely expressed, that this was one of the most
interesting and successful meetings of the Association ever held.
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South Perth Teachers' Association.
During the year 1880 there were two meetings of the South Perth Teachers' Associa-
tion held, at which John M. Moran, the President, occupied the chair. There were not
more than ten per cent, of the teachers of the Riding absent from either meeting, and the
attendance on each occasion was increased by the presence of parties interested in, though
not connected with, the profession of teaching. At the meeting held on the 12th and
lMtli March, at Mitchell, we had a discussion on "Spelling," introduced by Mr. Shaw;
on "Time Tables," by Mr. McGregor ; on " Reading," by Miss B. Oliver ; on " English."
by Mr. Jolliffe, and an entertainment in the evening under the management of Mr.
McNeil, to which the people of the town turned out in such numbers as to till the town
hall beyond its comfortable capacity.
On the 15th and 16th of October in the same year we had a meeting at St. Marys,
attended by almost all the teachers of the district and very many " outsiders." The sub-
ject of " Writing " was brought up for discussion by Miss B. Oliver; "Grammar," by
Messrs. Munro and McGregor ; and afterwards we had essays or lectures on " English
Literature" and "History" from Mr. Buchan, High School Inspector; on "Primary
Teaching," by Mr. J. Dearness, of London ; on " Examinations and Certificates of Teach-
ers," by Miss K. Ballantine, of Stratford.
In the spring of 1881 the Association met at Mitchell again, with Mr. S. Nethercott
as President, and was addressed by Mr. J. M. Buchan on the subjects of "English " and
" History." Or. Ounsmore's address on " Hygiene " was attentively listened to, and was
followed by Mr. Moran's remarks on "Hasty and Superficial Teaching." There were
several other subjects discussed, and there was a public entertainment in the evening,
Miss Reidy, of Simcoe, being the chief performer, which was very well attended. This
meeting, taken altogether, was considered one of the most satisfactory and profitable meet-
ings the Society ever had.
The two Associations of the County united in having a large convention on the 7th,
8th and 9th July, 1881. The "Superannuation of Teachers" was discussed by Mr. A. S.
McGregor; "Our Poor Relations," by Mr. Boyle, of Elora ; "Canadian History," by S.
Woods, M.A, of Stratford; " English," by J. M. Buchan, M.A. ; " Elocution," by Miss
Lewis, of Toronto ; " How to Teach Writing," by Mr. Eckert, of London East. The
attendance at this meeting was very large, and its effect very beneficial. There was an
entertainment in connection with it.
On the 5th inst. the South Perth Association met at St. Marys, but not half the
teachers were present, on account of the very bad weather. Nevertheless, the meeting
was not without interest and profit. Besides the election of officers, the following subjects
occupied the attention of the teachers present : " Discipline," Mr. Nethercott ; " Requi-
sites of a Successful Teacher," John M. Moran ; and "Professional Etiquette," Mr. Kirk-
pa trick.
West Middlesex Teachers' Association.
There are 1 12 teachers engaged in this Division, and of these the average attendance
at the Association is 90. These meetings are largely attended, considering the incon-
veniences for travelling and the state of the roads generally. At the annual meeting,
usually held in May, the officers and committees are chosen by a vote of the members
present, and hold these offices for one year. The Managing Committee are summoned by
the Secretary-Treasurer by order of the President, and when collected arrange the pro-
gramme for the next Association. This usually takes place one month before the Asso-
ciation meets. The programme usually consists of the subjects taught in Public Schools,
and the lecturers are chosen from among the best teachers in the division. After each
lecture is closed some time is allowed for discussion, thus spurring the lecturer to do
justice to his subject. The Association consists of four sessions averaging three hours,
during which time the roil is called eight times. The last session is devoted largely to
general business, consisting of improvements on our system of promotion, discussing
superannuation, report from Ontario Teachers' Association, etc. Our present system of
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promotion consists of: The pupils write answers to questions prepared by the Public
Schools Inspector, and these answers are read by a central committee of examiners chosen
by the Association.
West Huron Teachers' Association.
The West Huron Teachers' Institute secured the assistance of Mr. G. W. Ross at
the February ( 1 880) meeting. Since that time the meetings have been conducted by our-
selves. They are held at Goderich and Exeter alternately, so as to suit all the teachers
in the District, at least once a year. The attendance has been kept up very well, and
the interest seems to increase with each succeeding meeting. We find that teachers will
ask questions and discuss subjects when we are alone, and the preference is to fully discuss
subjects of importance from which we shall receive benefit. The attendance has averaged
at least one hundred, and the results of the meetings are very satisfactory.
P.S. — Upon behalf of the Association, the thanks of its members are returned for
the handsome present of books and reports made to the Institute.
East Bruce Teachers' Association.
There were two meetings held in each year, one at Walkerton and the other at
Paisley. In 1880 the meetings were in June and December, and in 1881 in June and
October. Each meeting continued for two days, and consisted of the exercises of a pro-
gramme previously arranged, and of which the teachers had a month's notice, according
to the Regulations. One meeting of each year was conducted solely by the members of
the Association, but at the other meeting we were assisted by outside talent. In 1880
we were assisted by Prof. Harrison, who gave us lessons in Elocution, also Readings on
Friday evening. In 1881 our assistance was G. W. Ross, Esq., M.P., who lectured on
Intellectual Forces on Friday evening, and discussed before the Association, School Man-
agement and Routine, Reading, and questions propounded through the Question Drawer.
The exercises contributed by the members consisted of addresses, essays, discussions
of approved methods of teaching, particular subjects and educational topics generally,
reports, Question Drawer, and the general business of the Association.
We have a library in connection with the Association, but during these years it has
not been extensively patronized.
■\Vkst Bruce Teachers' Association.
1880. — This Association held two Sessions, of two days each, in 1880 — one in June,
and the other in October. There were about SO teachers present at the June meeting, and
the great majority of them took great interest in the programme, which was exceedingly
practical. Besides readings, recitations, and two or three excellent essays, there were
illustrations given of the most approved methods of teaching the following subjects :
Decimal Fractions; Grammatical Definitions; Map Geography, with class; Algebra,
"Symmetry;" Mental Arithmetic, with Association formed into a class; Spelling and
Dictation, with illustration of method of correcting errors ; Map Drawing, with class.
There was also an address on Education by the Rev. Mr. Starr.
At the October meeting there were about 70 teachers present. Besides the
usual essays and recitations, the following subjects w-ere discussed very creditably :
History, Tudor Period; Penmanship : Merit Marks; Percentage applied to Interest and
I liscount ; Fourth Book Literature ; Exercise in Pronunciation ; Algebra ; Mensuration.
The Rev. Mr. Pomeroy gave an address on Education, and Rev. Mr. McDonagh gave a
\ ery able lecture on "Religion and Science, on the same Basis."
1881. — The West Bruce Teachers' Association held two successful conventions
during the current year — one in June, and the other in October. At the June meeting,
there were about 75 teachers present, most of whom took part in the work of the
Association, and showed their interest in the discussions by remaining till the close.
There were addresses given on the Methods of Keeping the dailv, general and class
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registei-s ; the Duties of Teachers in regard to the preparation of reports ; and the Regula-
tions in regard to text-books. The essays were carefully prepared, and, being highly
practical, were listened to with great attention. There were also very interesting and
valuable discussions on the following subjects: Township Associations and the Best
Method of Conducting Them ; Corporal Punishment ; Recording the Work of the Day ;
Proposed Regulations in regard to Superannuated Fund. The programme was also
interspersed by music and recitations.
There were about 65 teachers in attendance at the October meeting. The following
subjects were taken up by different members of the Association : Infinitives and
Participles; Vulgar Fractions; Algebra; Agricultural Education; Short Methods in
Arithmetic ; Canadian History. There was a very valuable discussion on " How >
Secure Regular Attendance." G. W. Ross, M.P., dealt with "School Routine," and
" How to Deal with Indolent Pupils," in a manner which clearly showed that he is a
practical educationist. He also very clearly answered the questions which were found in
the "Question Drawer." Mr. Ross gave an excellent lecture in the Town Hall before an
appreciative audience.
We have a carefully-selected teachers' library, which adds materially to the interest
taken in the Association.
In reviewing the past four years, it may be stated unhesitatingly that this Associa-
tion has conferred a great benefit on the teachers that availed themselves of its meetings,
and contributed in no small degree to the progress made in education in this Inspectoral
Division.
Elgin Teachers' Association.
May Session, 1880. — Attendance 100 to 150. Principal lecturer, Mr. Kirkland, of
Toronto Normal School.
December Session, 1880. — Lecturers, Messrs. Butler and Millar. Attendance 100
to 200.
June Session, 1SS1. — Lecturer, Geo. W. Ross.
November Session, 1881. — Lecturer, Prof. Bellows, A.M., C.E., from State Normal
School, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
It may be conscientiously said that the Association has never had an uninteresting
or an unprofitable Session. The attendance embraces nearly all the teachers from the
County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas. It has been our constant aim to devote
the whole time to work of a practical nature ; that is, to work that has a direct bearing
on the teachers' duties in the school-room ; and we have tried to have also in mind the
motto of " The greatest good to the greatest number." •
The library has been lately increased by the addition of several volumes of Kinder-
garten literature from the publishing house of E. Steiger & Co., N.Y., and is now valued
at $600. We are endeavouring to have the spirit of the Kindergarten prove a leaven for
the work of teaching in all the primary classes and schools.
It is believed by all here that the Association is an important element in our
educational system.
East Kent Teachers' Association.
This Association, held in 1880 and 1881, semi-annual meetings, at which very
fair Institute work was done. The enclosed programmes will show the kind of
work. These meetings were attended by an average of about 50 teachers. There
are 235 volumes in the teachers' library, and the teachers have access to over 400
volumes in the Ridgetown Mechanics' Library. With a view of introducing educational
journals to the notice of teachers, 32 copies in all of the following were circu-
lated for one year, viz.: "Canada Educational Monthly," "Canada School Journal,"
"Hamilton School Magazine," "New York Journal," "Educational Weekly," "New
England Journal of Education," " Ohio Monthly," and the " Pennsylvania School Journal."
These were in addition to those subscribed for privately by the teachers.
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District No. 1 — Lambton Teachers' Association.
The Association would have had considerable money in the treasury, but the County
Council refused to give the usual grant last year, and so far this year. At the last meeting
of the Association a delegate was appointed to attend the next meeting of the Council, in
December, and lay the claims of the Association before them.
In reference to the work done at the Association, it has been of a very practical
character, and must prove a very great benefit to the teachers in the discharge of the
duties of the school room. The attendance of teachers is usually very good, but there
are some teachers who scarcely ever think it worth while attending the Association ; the
number, however, is diminishing.
Our next meeting will be held in February, 1882.
West Lamhton Teachers' Association.
All the teachers of the Riding an- held to be members, and no fees are charged. Of
about one hundred teachers of all kinds in the Division, no more than five or six have
not attended any meeting in 1880 and 1881. Some of the High School teachers think
they are under no obligation to attend, and occasionally do not, even when the School is
closed on account of the Association meeting. The Separate School teachers are in doubt
as to their relation to the Association. Some of them attend. At our last meeting over
eighty teachers were present in spite of rain and mud, one walking eleven miles to a
railway station by 5.30 a.m. of October 13.
Owing to the great distance at which many are apart, it is found very difficult to
use our library, although it has been arranged that the Association will pay the postage
one way for all books sent out. Some of our members think that lectures by prominent
educationists are of more benefit than the library, while a majority think a good educa-
tional journal is better than either. During the present year the Association has paid for
the School Journal, and a copy has been addressed to the teacher of every section, and a
parcel to each of the larger schools ; but the County Council having refused to make the
usual grant for 1881, we have no funds to pay for it for next year.
All who attend regularly at all the sessions are convinced that they are greatly
benefited by the meetings ; and as some need a little gentle compulsion, we have made an
alphabetical list of the teachers, and ten in order are required to say something on the
subject marked on the programme sent him. The names are called as they occur on the
list after the person appointed to open has taken half the time allotted to the subject.
In this way many were got to take part in our last meeting who never had anything to
say before, and some of tbem did much better than others who were wont to talk a great
deal, but have now to wait their turn. More good has been done this year by the Asso-
ciation than in any previous one.
Dissrict No. 1 — North Essex Teachers' Association.
Local conventions were held in every Township of the North Hiding in May, 1880
and 1881, when the ablest teachers were assigned lessons to teach to different classes,
and their methods of teaching were criticised by the other teachers. The teachers have
to attend two of these local conventions.
We had, in October, 1880, a grand convention of all the teachers of North Essex,
which was held in Windsor. Mr. Buchan, Inspector of High Schools, and Mr. <J. W.
Ross, M.P., were present, and delivered several very useful lectures. Another grand
convention was held in Sandwich this year, during the month of October. Dr. McLellan,
[nspector of High Schools, has taken a great part in it, and by his interesting lectures
raised a great enthusiasm among the teachers. Professor Sills, Superintendent of the
Schools of the City of Detroit, was also present, and delivered a very interesting lecture.
146
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
12. Superannuation of Teachers.
List of Superannuated Public School Teachers in 1880 and 1881, also Years
of Teaching and Amount of Allowance.
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162
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173
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178
179
184
186
188
190
193
196
198
200
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W. R. TThomhill . . . .
John Nowlan
| George Reynolds . ...
John Donald
Angus McDonell
James Forde
Donald McDougall . . .
William Glasford
John Vert
William Benson
William Kearns
Hector McRae
Emily Cozens
William Dermott
Daniel Wing
Isabella Kennedy....
Peter Fitzpatrick
James Kehoe
James McQueen
John Miskelly
Andrew Power
John Brown . .
John Monaghan
Richard Youmans
William Ferguson ....
Daniel S. Sheehan
Jeremiah O'Leary ....
James Bodrish
E. Redmond
\V. B. P. Williams ....
Julius Ansley . . .
Thomas Buchanan
Matthew M. Hutchins
Helen McLaren
Ralph McCallum .. ..
John Dodds
P. G. Mulhern
Thomas Sanders
George Weston
Robert Hamilton
Joseph D. Thomson. ..
Henry Bartley
Melinda Clarke
James Brown
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
Daniel Callaghan
James Robinson
Jane Tyndall. ........
William Brown
James Armstrong
Caroline F. Mozier
Eliza Barber
James McFarlane
James McKay
J. C. Van Every
Benjamin Woods
John Younghusband . .
William Irvine
Richard Campbell ....
James Mahon
John Douglass
Daniel McGill
Anna McKay
Robert Jordan
David Kee
Thomas Whitfield ....
John Robinson
Archibald C. Boyd
.lames Briggs
John Graydon
John Ross
John Roberts
Mary Crawford
William Lewis
John Russell
George Wilson
Benjamin Meeds
J. A. G. Williamson
Thomas Howatson . . .
Alexander McLeod ....
William Moore
Thomas C. Smyth
George Wilkin . . .
I Michael Gallagher
| Robert Futhey
j Alexander Mclntyre . .
! Frederick Rimmington
.lami's W. \b l'.ain
j John Quin
i Adam Robinson
Mary Blount Thorn . . .
William Trenholm
John Ferguson
Kphraim Rosevear
Adam Scott
James Banks
Richard Coe
William Curry
John Jamieson
Mary Jane Haight ....
William Thorn
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 18S2
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
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Edwin Bates
John Burke
Henry Buckland
James Milner
Patience S. ( 'ourfcney . .
William Armstrong ,.
Joseph D. Booth
Michael Brezman
Henry Beuglet
Patrick Donovan
John Fraser
John Isbister
Barbara A. Irvine
Robert Marlin
Archibald McSween . . .
Daniel McRae
Timothy J. Newman . .
James Scott
James Simpson
Thomas Chaplin ......
James Cooke
Frances Johnson
Robert Rooney
John Gibbs
! Robert Kerr
j Charles Macartney
I James Elliott
I Rebecca A. Johnson . . ,
I Luke D. Maxwell ...
Timothy McQueen
Francis Reynolds
Robert Dickson
Matthew Elder
William Gorman
John Lawson
.b.st'ph Lei'^litou
George McGill
Luke Morris
Dawson Reid
James R. Neillie
William Gilmer
Elizabeth Greerson ...
Levi T. Hyde
Michael McAulitfe . . .
I lharles F. Russell . . .
Robert H. Wickham .
William Watson
William Bradley
John 1'ruce
Benjamin Burkholder.
Asahel B. Clark
James C. Clark
Robert Graham
I Henry Greer
John S. Kingston
I A. B. C. McConnell . .
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
William J. Ridley
William R. Rodway
Solomon P. Smith
Daniel Sullivan
Alexander Best
Nathan Bioknell
Alexander Canning
Jane S. Chadwick
Margaret Cozens
William Earngey ,
James Hodgson
James Joyce
Elizabeth Murray
John McAdam
James Ovens
John Paul
John Beaton
John B. Diamond
Henry Dugdale
John Fraser.
James B. Hilton
Joseph Hugill
James Kelley
Allan Kennedy
Alexander Rodgers
J. G. Rothwell
E. G. Woodward
John Bremner
Christianna Elliott
Patrick J. Moran
John G. McGregor
Andrew McKenzie
James Scott
Adam S. Stephen
Matthew Wellhauser . . .
Huldah 1,. Whitcomb ..
John Blackley
John Conn
Arthur Hoilis
Thomas E. Jackson
William Kerr
James Leonard
James Moriarty
Adam Simpson
William Davidson
Alexander Kennedy
Oliver O. Kenney
Jeremiah D. O'Sullivan .
Alexander Weldon
James Cavanagh
James De Cantillon
William Davidson
Thomas W. Garland
Elizabeth Hopkins
J. W. Poole
William John Hull
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
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William Poole
James A. Thompson
John Anderson
Samuel Derby
John McNamara
Margaret Brown
George W. Dulmage
William Emerson
Hugh Hamilton
William F. Kennedy
Alexander Stewart
Parsons D. Henry
Adele B. Rochan
Bernard Daly
John Dunlop
Patrick O'Brien
Richard W. Young, M.A
Adolphus Andrews
Richard H. Banks
William M. Crewson
William H. Meredith
Jeremiah W. Palmer
William Millar
William Elmslie
Alexander Goulet
John Ireland
Robert Russell
James Doyle
Hugh Gauley
Robert Preston
Andrew Quinton
William H. Griffin .-.
James B. Lynn
Francis Kedslie
Mary Jane Barry. . .
Charles F. H. Metzdorf
James O'Meara
Helen Cullen
Duncan McColl
Edward Rose
Samuel Vandewater
Thomas S. Agar
John Coleman
Alexander Hamilton
John Lindsay
John G. McLaughlin
( -hristopher J. Shaw
Patrick Sullivan
Henry Wilson I
James Bell j
Jeremiah O'Meara |
Robert Wiggins I
Elizabeth R. Mowat I
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William Campbell
Robert W. McKay I
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$ c.
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38 00
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151
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
Archibald Thomson.
I lavid Johnston ....
Robert McClelland .
John Mackay ....
W. A. Pringle
Peter Cameron
Walter Renwick . . .
| Thomas Armstrong .
John Sinclair
Philip D. Harty ...
William Wilson
Philip J. Shevlin . .
Elizabeth Scott
Eliza C. Brown
A. D. Fordyce
Thomas Kelly
Rev. J. Kilgour . . .
J. C. Eateman
John Earl
Robert McLean ....
Henry Selman
James Magill.
Alexander Forbes . . .
Hugh ( '. Henry
Angus E. Kennedy
Margaret Dodge . . .
John Ferguson
Robert Blackwood . .
Dennis O'Brien
Jacob A. Brown ....
Samuel Rabb
Reuben De Courcey
A. J. Merriman
Robert Conway
Patrick O'Meara ....
Catharine Carter . . .
Robert Nixon
T. B. Townsend
Alexander Watt
Malcolm C lrrie
Ralph Foster
Duncan Met loll. . . .
George Peters
James Bishop
William Gerrard....
Joseph Mills
Joseph G. Ward ....
Amos Clendenan . . .
C. Donaldson
Audi vw < rlasa
Alexie M. Lindsay .
John \Y. Walker '. . .
Alexander Bell
Robert Elliott
Robert Hoops
James McDonnell . .
| V. A. Coleman
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Continued.
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609
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Henry W. Perrett ...
Duncan Ferguson
David Forbes
Daniel Wright
DonaM McDonald ....
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Burton Schooley
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Irene Ireland
D. M. McDonald..
G. P. Lanon ....
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John S. Snelgrove
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I Daniel Rose
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; George Ellis
• I. "in McWilliams
James Gamble ....
i J. P. Hennin
Margaret I
Albert Elmlinger . .
James O'Neill
Lewis C Ihipman . . .
•T,,hn Wood . .
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i Menzies Currie
i D. L. Williams ...
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4.") Victoria.
Sessional Papers (Xo. 5).
A. 18^2
The Superannuated or Disabled Public School Teachers — Coucli>>li</.
No.
NAME.
Years of Teaching in Ontari*.
Amount of Superannuation
Allowance.
Amount, of Cash certified to the
Hon. Provincial Treasurer as
payable to Superannuated
Teachers from 1st January to
31st December, 1880.
Amount of Cash certified to the
Hun. Provincial Treasurer as
payable to Sujierannuated
teachers from 1st. January to
Slut December, 1881.
822
51
46
54
56
59
19
52
67
63
41
66
63
64
53
51
60
60
60
02
.,1
72
46
63
61
38
29
69
55
43
50
49
60
31
60
72
68
61
50
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111 00
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626
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627
628
629
630
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161 00
631
Daniel Talbot
632
633
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113 (10
637
, , ,
638
Ann Klizal eth Cuyler
Patrick 1 ' wney
Fry....
640
150 00
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Delphaett J. Doran
M r. S. Hunt
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125 00
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Alexander Robb
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62 50
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660
17 0U
38 50
848,971 00
In tin1-" where the number is omitted, the individual is either dead, has resumed teaching,
or lias withdrawn.
The allowances are subject to I bei re payment, of $4 for annua] subscription required by
law.
Dunn I ■' - 1252.92 were returned to subscribers withdrawing from the Fund, and during !s'sl
82872.13.
The amount paid to superannuated teachers for the first year is affected by the amount of arrears
. .f subscriptions they have respectively paid in.
The total number of superannuated Public School Teachers in receipt of retiring allowances foi • • .
391, and for 1881, 102.
154
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
2. Superannuated Teachers' Fund.
Summary for Years 1876 to 1881.
Year.
No. of
Teachers on
List.
Expenditure
for the year.
Gross
contributions
to the Fund.
Amount
refunded to
retiring
Teachers.
Net contributions
and what per cent, of
payments.
1876
1877
$ c.
266 31,768 82
293 35.484 35
S c.
11', (147 25
14,283 25
13,767 12
14,064 84
15,816 45
14,197 75
S c.
1,252 83
1,576 07
1,591 64
2,237 79
3,252 92
2 872 13
$ c.
11,394 42
12.7U7 IS
12,175 48
11,827 05
12,563 53
11,325 62
Per cent.
35
187S
1879
339
360
41,318 95
43,774 50
48,229 13
49,129 43
29
27
26
18S0
391
399
1881
IS. Teachers Retired from the Profession during 1881.
Counties.
Teachers
retired.
Glengarry 2
Storruont 3
Dundas 1
Prescott 4
Carleton 11
< ■ nitville 2
Leeds 4
Lanark 6
Renfrew ' . . . 4
1'rontenac 5
Lennox and Addington G
Prince Edward 11
1 Tastings 14
Northumberland 6
I hirbam G
Peterborough 4
llaliburton 2
Victoria 6
< Intario 20
York 22
Peel 4
Siineoe 15
llalton 2
Counties.
Teachers
retired.
Wentwortli 1 !
Brant 7
Lincoln '. 6
Welland 2
Haldimand 10
Norfolk 3
Oxford 11
Waterloo 7
Wellington 14
Dufferin 1
Grey 17
Perth 4
Huron 15
Bruce 15
Middlesex 14
Elgin . ..' 13
Kent II
Lambton 16
Essex 6
Parry Sound 3
Algoma 3
Total 349
155
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
lJf, Teachers out of Employment, as reported by the Inspectors in July, 1881.
Teachers
Counties. out of
employment.
Glengarry 0
Stormont 6
Prescott and Russell 0
Carleton 5
Grenville 1
Leeds 0
Lanark 0
Renfrew 7
Frontenac 0
Lennox and Addington 5
Hastings 0
Prince Edward . . .- •">
Northumberland 5
1 >urham .'5
Peterborough 1
Haliburton 0
Ontario 5
York 4
Peel 2
Simcoe 8
Teachers
Counties. out of
employment.
Halton 3
Brant 1(5
Lincoln 7
Haldimand 5
Norfolk 0
Oxford 11
Waterloo 10
Dufferin 0
Grey (East and West) 1
Huron 13
Bruce 15
Middlesex 3
Elgin 4
Kent 1
Lambton 10
Essex 0
District of Muskoka 0
Total for 38 counties 1 54
Note. Six counties have not replied to above Circulai-.
15. Educational Depository.
Examination and Distribution of Stock.
The following will show the condition of the Depository on the 1st of January,
1880 and 1881 respectively: —
Statement of Educational Depository Stock, from 1st January 1880, to 1st Dee. 1881.
IS SO.
Stock on hand, 1st January, 1880, as per the Honourable the
Minister's Letter of Instructions to Dr. May, and dated
23rd January, 1SS0 ' $31,032 95
Voted for Supplies for 1880, $9,000— expended only 8,370 7.1
$39,403 46
Less Cash received from Sales, and transmitted to the Treasury
Department in 1880 18,710 40
$20,693 06
1881.
Stock mi hand, 1st January, 1881, including profits
made in 1880 " .' $20,693 06
Realized from above as follows: —
Distribution to Public Institutions $15,995 B2
Cash received from Sales to 30th November. . 3,277 08
Transfer of stock to Toronto Normal School
Depository, July 1st, 1881 1,200 00
Transfer of stock to Ottawa Normal School
Depository, July 1st, 1881 1,926 70
Approximate value of stock on hand, Decem-
ber 1st. 1881 1,000 00
$23,399 60
156
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
This shows an increase of $2,706.54 above valuation of 1st of January, 1880,
being profits on the transactions of 1880.
In closing the Depository Branch of the Education Department, it was considered
desirable in the public interests that an examination of the stock on hand on the 1st of
January, 1881, should be made, with the view of ascertaining what portion thereof, as
w ;11 as of articles in the Museum, were specially applicable to the respective objects of
eich of the Provincial Institutions, and that each Institution should receive a transfer of
such stock, being charged with the value thereof upon a fair estimate of its salable
value, if sold without sacrifice, and that the Depository and Museum should respectively
receive credit for such amounts.
This work of examination was energetically entered upon by Dr. May, the Superin-
tendent of the Museum and Depository, with the assistance of Mr. Wilkinson and other
clerks of this Department ; and in the selection and distribution the official heads of the
different Provincial Institutions, and the members of the Government in whose respective
Departments the same were in charge, were consulted, and their directions and approvals
obtained ; and from time to time, as this work progressed, proper bills of lading, lists, and
inventories of the different articles selected, were prepared in complete form, and sent to
each Institution for future reference. A summary of the values of all books, maps,
apparatus, and other material transferred from the Educational Museum and Depository
to the several public Institutions is hereto annexed, as well as a statement of the gross
amounts of the different articles sent. From the summary it will appear that from the
Museum their value was 812,31(5.43 ; from the Depository, $15,995.82 ; being a total of
$28,312.25, of which the
Agricultural College at Guelph received $7,923 -"'2
Parliamentary Library, Toronto 4,098 79
School of Practical Science, Toronto 3,1 72 95
Normal and Model Schools, Toronto 1,987 83
County Teachers' Association, Ontario 1,824 00
Normal and Model Schools, Ottawa 1,817 72
Institution for Deaf and Dumb, Belleville 1,796 77
Asylum for Insane, Toronto 878 90
Andrew Mercer Reformatory, Toronto 748 92
Asylum for Insane, Kingston 650 20
Institution for Blind, Brantford 649 29
Asylum for Insane, London 634 88
Asylum for Insane, Hamilton 617 8.'!
Provincial Reformatory, Penetanguishene 603 67
Central Prison, Toronto 468 68
Ontario Government Departments 222 80
Asylum for Idiots, Orillia 215 70
Details.
Agricultural College, Guelph.
Museum.
Books and Periodicals $5,037 60
Pictures 200 00
Models of Agricultural Implements 200 00
Stuffed Mammals, Birds, etc 300 00
Canadian Insects 50 00
Plants, Culinary Apparatus, etc 100 00
5.8S7 60
Depository.
Books SI, 005 34
Apparatus, Maps, etc 1,539 30
$2,544 64
Twenty per cent, off 508 02
157
4o Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Parliamentary Library, Toronto.
Museum.
Periodicals, Reviews, Newspapers, etc $2,973 1 5
Specially bound and rare Canadian Books 4717"'
Books on various subjects 526 09
Depa itory.
Maps, Globe, etc $86 00
Standard Liarometer 70 00
$156 nu
Twenty per cent, off 31 20
124 So
$4,098 79
School of Practical Science, Toronto.
Mull iiiii.
English and Canadian Minerals. Geological Models and Fossils
Stuffed and Dried Fishes 150 00
Collection of Skeletons 55 00
Copies of Fossils, etc 10 00
Botanical Specimens 20 00
Japanese Shells 100 00
Astronomical Apparatus, Telescope, etc 480 00
Glass Cases, Tables, etc 310 00
Insects injurious to vegetation and architecture 275 00
Apparatus, Globe, etc 7.
Raised Map-. 1' s of Fortifications, etc 85 00
Models of Crystals 40 00
Corals, and other Natural History Specim ns 30 00
Specimens of Lava 30 00
D< pository.
Books ' *1 l-i 74
Apparatus, Maps, etc 1,269 69
SI, 412 43
Tn enty per cent, off 282 48
1,129 95
N„rmal and Model Schools, Toronto.
l'i pository.
Books $473 13
Apparatus, Maps, etc 2,011 65
$2,484 78
Twenty per cent, off 496 95
1,987 83
County Teach -' Ax<iiriiiti»n.i, Protince of Ontario.
Depository.
Sixty packages of Text Books, etc., each $38 $2,280 00
Twenty per cent, off 47)0 00
1,824 00
Education Department.
Sixty sets of Annua] Reports Gratis.
Sixt} ets of Journal of Education Gratis.
Normal and Model Schools, Ottawa.
I ; po litory.
Books $638 48
Apparatus, Maps, etc l,(i:i:i 116
$2,272 14
Twenty per cent, off 47)4 42
1,817
158
4o Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Institution for tki Deaf and Dumb, Belleville.
Museum.
.... $109 81
Depository.
Books, etc $944 31
Apparatus, Maps, etc 1,164 60
$2,108 91
Twenty per cent, off 4LJ1 98
1,686 93
$1,796 77
Provincial Lunatic Asylum, Toronto.
Museum.
Periodicals . . $121 00
121 00
. Depository.
Books, etc $574 09
Apparatus, Maps, etc 373 28
$947 37
Twenty percent, off 189 47
757 90
Andrew Mercer Reformatory, Toronto.
Museum.
Periodicals $42 00
42 00
Depository.
Books, Stationery, etc '. $590 09
Apparatus, Maps, etc 293 55
$883 64
Twenty per cent, off 176 72
■ 706 92
Rockwood Lunatic Asylum, Kingston.
Museum.
Periodicals $28 00
28 00
Depository.
Books, etc $304 21
Apparatus, Maps, etc ' 273 53
•*777 74
Twenty per cent, off 155 54
622 20
Institution forth Blind, Brantford.
Museum.
Collections,,!' Models of Natural History IKussiau) $34 00
34 00
Depository.
Books, etc $286 33
Maps, Apparatus, etc 482 78
$769 11
Twenty per cent, off 153 82
615 29
159
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Lunatic Asylum, London.
Museum.
Periodicals $28 00
28 00
Depository.
Books, etc $498 13
Maps, Apparatus, etc 260 40
$758 59
Twenty per cent, off 151 71
606 88
$614 S8
Lunatic Asylum, Hamilton.
Museum.
Periodicals $-8 00
28 00
Depository.
Books, etc $489 74
Apparatus, Maps, etc 247 o4
$737 28
Twenty per cent, off 147 45
589 83
$617 83
Provincial Reformatory for Soys, Pcnetanguishene.
Musev/m.
Periodicals $2100
21 00
Depository.
Books, Stationery, etc $1 74 0 !
Apparatus, Maps, etc 554 29
$728 33
Twenty per cent, off 14-"i 66
582 67
$003 67
Cental Prison, Toronto.
Depository.
Books, etc $435 70
Apparatus, Maps, etc 150 15
$585 85
Twenty per cent, off 117 17
$408 0$
Ontario Government Departments, Toronto.
I '■ p tsitory.
Attorney-General's Department.
Maps $)!! 70
Public Works Department.
Maps 49 70
Treasury Department.
Maps ....: »9 70
Crown Lands Department.
Maps 04 70
Provincial Secretary's Department.
Maps " 64 70
$278 50
Twenty per cent, off 55 70
$222 80
Asylum for h/iuts, Orillta.
Depository.
Books, etc $146 44
Maps, Apparatus, etc 125 68
$272 12
Twenty per cent, off 54 42
1 60
4o Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882'
Summary of Depository Stock, December, 1881.
Total distribution to public institutions (including Normal and
Model Schools) $15,995 82
Total sold to November 30th, 1881 .'3,277 08
" in Toronto Normal School Depository from Educational
Depository, July 1st, 1881 1,200 00
Total in Ottawa Normal School Depository, July 1st, 1881 . . 1,926 70
Balance of stock on hand (approximately) 1,000 00
Total $23,399 60
Division 3.
Statistics of Public, Separate, and High Schools for the Year 1880.
1. Public Schools.
1. Receipts and Expenditures, also Comparisons with the Year 1879.
Receipts. — 1. The amount apportioned from the Legislative grant was $263,454, being
$249,352 for Public Schools, and $14,102 for Separate Schools— increase, $10,889. The
apportionment is made to the several Counties, Townships, Cities, Towns and Incorpo-
rated Villages, according to the ratio of the population in each, as compared with the
whole population of the Province, as shown by the last annual returns from the respec-
tive Counties, Cities and Towns separate. The principle of distribution amorgst the
respective Schools in each Municipality is according to the average attendance and the
time of keeping open the Schools, Public and Separate, in each such Municipality.
2. The amount from County Plates was $878,715, showing an increase of $4,644.
3. The amount available from Local Municipal Rates was $1,443,212 — increase,
$10,059.
4. The amount from the Municipalities Fund, Surplus Distribution, and other like
sources, applied to School purposes in 1880, was $669,446 — increase, $2,505.
5. The total receipts for all Public School purposes for the year 1880 amounted to
$3,25 t,829, showing an increase of $28,098 over the total receipts of the year 1879.
6. A Table (A) also is given showing the receipts in detail.
Expenditure. — 1. The amount paid by Trustees for salaries of Teachers in 1880 was
$2,113,180— increase, $40,357.
2. For maps, globes, prize books and libraries, $25,221 — decrease, $7,400.
3. For sites and building of school-houses, $249,389 — decrease, $56,635.
4. For rent and repairs of school-houses, etc., $434,261 — increase, $12,647.
5. Total expenditure for all Public School purposes, $2,822,052 — decrease, $11,031.
6. Balance of school moneys not paid at the end of the year when the returns were
made, $432,776— increase, $39,130.
7. The average cost per pupil, based on total expenditure, was $5.66 for rural
districts, $6.90 for cities, $6.07 for towns, being for the whole Province $5.85. In 1876,
these figures were $5.98, $8.00, $6.10, and $6.15 respectively. The cost per pupil is
therefore 32 cents for counties, $1.10 for cities, 3 cents for towns, and 30 cents for the
Province, less than in 1876.
8. The cost per capita of each pupil based on expenditure for Teachers' salaries was
$4..'i7 ; on maps, apparatus, etc., 6 cents ; on capital account, 52 cents ; all other sources,
90 cents.
9. Particulars in detail will be found in Table A.
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■_'. School Population — Ages of Pupils — Pupils Attending Public Sciiools —
Average Attendance.
The School Act of 1881 requires every Municipal Council, after the 1st of January
next, to cause its Assessor to set down on the annual assessment roll, in separate columns,
the number of children of the ages, over 16 and under 21, and between 7 and 13, in
addition to tin- column between 5 and 16.
The law at present requires that the Trustees' returns of school population shall in-
clude the whole number of children resident in their school division ; and confers the
• fiiml right of attending the schools upon all residents in such < 1 i \ isions, between the ages
of five and twenty-one years.
1. The school population (comprising only children between the ages of five and
sixteen years) reported by Trustees was 489,924 — decrease, 4,500.
2. The number of pupils between the ages of five ami sixteen years attending the
schools was 464,395— decrease, 3,450. Number of pupils of other ages attending the
schools, 18,650 — decrease, 517. Total number of pupils attending the schools, 483,045 —
decrease, 3,967.
3. The number of boys attending the schools, 255,677 — decrease, 3,379. The num-
ber of girls attending the schools, 227,368- decrease, 588.
4. The number reported as not attending any school for four months during the
year is 30,195 — increase. 2,786. These were between the ages of seven and twelve years,
during which School Boards and Trustees were required by law to see that all the
children in their school districts attended school for four months in the year; but 1>\ th -
School Act of 1881, now in force, the parent or guardian of every child between the ages
of 7 and 13 is required to cause such child to attend a public school for eleven weeks in
each of the two terms of the Public School Year, and the attendance must be during the
whole time, in each week, except in cases where half-time is allowed.
5. The following is an estimate of the total number of children of school age who
are not attending any school : —
1. Total Xo. of Children of School Age (5 to 16) not attending any School.
The t tal school population (5 to 16) of the Province of Ontario 489,924
" No. of pupils attending (5 to 16) Public Schools . . . 464,395
No. of pupils attending High Schools (deducting 25 per cent.
Ei ir ages over 16) 9,633
No. of pupils at Universities, Colleges, Private Schools, Arc.
(deducting 50 per cent, for ages under 5 and over 16) . . 5,750
479,778
Estimate of number not attending any school 10,146
Or, 2 per cent, of the total school population.
2. Estimate of Total No. of Children between 7 and 12 years of age not attending any
School.
According to data in Table, the No. of children between 7 and 12 years
of age should be at least, one-half of the total school population (5 to
16), viz.: 244,962 ; but, to this there has been added 20 percent.
= 48,992, for the prevailing ages (7 to 12), thus making 293,954
children between those ages ; 2 per cent, of this would give the total
number of children from 7 to 12 not attending any school as 5,878
Or, L' per cent, of the total number of children (7 to 12).
It is to be remembered that under the provisions of the law in force during the year
L880 and for the first half of L881, while the principle of compulsory attendance was
recognized and any parent was liable in penalties for the non-attendance of his children
between 7 and 12 years of age during four months of the year, yet, inasmuch as no pro-
ceeding could be taken until after such default had occurred, these provisions were prac
tically inoperative. The School Act of 1881, 44 Vic, chap. 30, however, provides efficient
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machinery for securing the attendance of each child during the respective periods
of 11 weeks in each of the two Public School terms, by similar provisions to those in
compulsory by-laws under the elementary English Act and under the compulsory clauses
of the Scotch Act. The Provincial Act took effect during the last term of 1881, and
when its provisions for securing the attendance of children as well as the obligation
resting upon School Boards and Trustees are generally understood, it is to be anticipated
that in future years the number of children of school age not receiving instruction will
be gradually reduced to comparative insignificance.
6. The average attendance, viz., the aggregate daily attendance divided by the num-
ber of legal teaching days in the year, being 221 for Rural and ill! for Urban' Schools,
was 220.06S — increase, 626.
7. The percentage of average attendance, as compared with total number attending
school, is for Rural Districts, 43 per cent. ; Cities, 57 per cent. ; Towns, 55 per cent. :
Province, 46 per cent.
8. The average attendance of pupils is Hi per cent, of the total population.
Pupils under 5.
5 to 16.
17 to 21.
Over 21.
f«5
95 ,'.-„
99iVo
98TV\.
1 r'A
I,",",
" Cities
" Towns
rtfc
'•»'',",/,■
3t%
9. 9 per cent, of the pupils attended for less than 20 days during the year.
18 .« » from 20 to 50.
10. Particulars in detail will be found in Tab!
51 to 100.
101 to 150.
151 to 200.
201 to whole year.
3. Number op Pupils in the Different Branches of Instruction.
This table shows the number of pupils as classified under the present system.
The following summaries show:
1. The percentage in the several classes, as compared with the whole number of pupils
al bending school.
1st Class.
2nd Class.
3rd Class.
4th Class.
5th Class.
6th Clasp.
32
35
34
33
23
21
22
20
•24
2G
16
14
3
S
16 2
22
26
16
3
,',,'
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2. The percentage in the principal subjects of instruction, as compared with the whole
number of pupils attending school.
to"c9
a.
CO
si
a
a
-a
1
>>
XI
a.
o
a
09
o
3
>
a
o
§
is*
o
— a
ll
c o
5
a <**
09 w
O
■tc£
81
87
89
82
86
87
85
93
96
57
74
65
27
69
44
24
84
48
33
60
50
42
56
47
14
17
14
14
20
16
82
83
87
60
33
32
37
44
14
15
3. Particulars in detail will be found in Table C.
4. Number of Teachers — Annual Salaries Certificate.
1. Number of Teachers, Male and Female. — In the 5,137 schools reported, 6,747
teachers have been employed — increase, 151 ; of whom 3,2(11 are mule teachers — increase,
111 ; and 3,483 are female teachers — increase, 40. There are 200 more female than male
teachers.
2. Annual Salaries of Teachers. — The highest salary paid to a male teacher in a
County, $900— the lowest, $120 ; in a City, the highest, $1,000— the lowest, $300 ; in a
Town, the highest, $1,000 — the lowest, $200. The average salary of nude teachers in
Counties was $382 — of female teachers, $241 j in Cities, of male teachers, 8743 — of
female teachers, $324 ; in Towns, of male teachers, $564 — of female teachers, $256. The
average salaries of teachers for 1880 have been calculated on a new and mure accurate
principle than in previous years. The total number of teachers is now divided into the
total aggregate salaries at which they are engaged. (1) For Counties. (2) For Cities.
(3) For Towns. (4) For Province. A comparison cannot therefore be made this year
with 1879. The number of teachers who had attended the Normal Schools at Toronto
or Ottawa was 1,(13(1, an increase of 2(12.
3. Teachers' Certificates. — Total number of certificates or licensed teachers reported,
6,747 — increase, 151; Provincial Certificates, 1st class, 239 — decrease, 14; 2nd class, 1,875
— increase, 274 ; County Board Certificates of the old Standard, 1st class. 279 -decrease,
28; '2nd Class, 104 — decrease, 21; New County Board 3rd class Certificates, 3,706 —
increase, 48; Interim Certificates, 356 — decrease, 118; other Certificates, 188 — in-
crease, 10.
4. Particulars in detail will Vie found in Table D.
5. School Boards and Rural School Corporations.
1. The number of Urban School Boards was as follows : — In Cities, 18; in Towns,
87 ; in Incorporated Villages, 139, being a total of 2 11.
2. The number of Urban School-houses was as follows: — In Cities, 130; in Towns,
190; in Incorporated Villages, 189.
3. The number of Township School Boards was 0, that is to say, in the following
Townships — Enniskillen, Tuckersmith, -Macau lay, Morrison, McKellar, and Christie.
4. The number of Rural School Sections (including Incorporated Villages) was 5,195
— increase, 40. The number of Rural Schools reported as kept open was 5,137 —
increase, 14.
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5. The increase in number of Rural School-houses was 34.
6. The whole number of School-houses reported is 5,182, of which 1,666 are brick,
513 stone, 2,397 frame or concrete, 706 log.
7. Titles to School Sites. — Freehold, 5,014 — increase, 66; Rented, 168 — decrease, 31.
8. School Visits. — By Inspectors, 13,418 — increase, 384 ; by other persons, 57,111
— decrease, 8,815. Total School visits, 90,043 — decrease, 12,514. Trustees especially
are bound to show their zeal and interest in Public School Education by personal visits to
the schools.
9. School Lectures. — By Inspectors, 474 — decrease, 172 ; by other persons, 202 —
increase, 27.
10. Time of keeping the Schools open. — The average time of keeping the Schools open,
exclusive of holidays, vacations, and Sundays, was two hundred find eight days in 1880.
The actual number of legal teaching days was 221 for Rural and Urban Schools not
united with High Schools, and 212 for Urban ,ind Rural Schools united with High
Schools.
11. Public School Examinations. — The whole number of Public School Examinations
was 8,976 — decrease, 687 ; though less than two for each School. In each School a pub-
lic quarterly examination is required to be held, and the teacher is directed to give notice
to trustees and parents of pupils, and to the school visitors resident in the Section. It
is intended that such examinations be tests of efficiency on the part of teachers, and of
the progress of pupils.
12. School Prizes and Merit Curds.- The number of Schools in which prize-, are
reported as having been distributed is 1,502 — decrease, 206.
13. Prayers and Ten Commandments. — Of the 5,137 Schools reported, the daily
exercises were opened and closed with prayers in 4,489 of them— increase', 12 ; and the
Ten ( lommandments were taught ia 2,726 — decrease, 125. While the Public Schools Act
provides that "No person shall require any pupil in any Public School to read or study
from any religious book, or to join in any exercise of devotion or religion objected to by
his or her parent," the Department has framed regulations of a recommendatory nature
on the subject, with forms of prayers, in the earnest hope that School Boards, Trustees,
and Teachers may thus be better enabled to impress upon their pupils the principles and
duties of our common Christianity. In 4,489 out of 5,137 schools, religious exercises
of the kind recommended by the Department are voluntarily conducted.
14. Maps. — Maps are used in 4,752 schools — increase, 8. Total number of maps
used in schools, 40,l04 — increase, 117.
15. See Table E.
2. Roman Catholic Separate Schools.
1. The number of Roman Catholic Separate Schools is 196 — increase during the
year, 5.
2. Receipts. — The amount apportioned and paid by the Department of Education
fr im the Legislative Grant to Separate Schools, according to average attendance of pupils
as compared with that at the Public Schools in the same Municipalities, was $14,102 —
increase, $1,002. The amount of school rates from the supporters of Separate Schools,
was $90,733 — increase, $1,346. The amount subscribed by supporters of Separate
Schools, and from other sources, was $32,038 — increase, $432. Total amount received
from all sources was $136,873 — increase, $7,781.
3. Expenditure. — For payment of teachers, -*77,285 — increase, $2,119; for maps,
prize books, and libraries, ?2,318 — decrease, $256 ; for sites and building School-houses,
$19,873— decrease, $911 : for other School purposes, $28,985— increase, $4,679.
1. Pupils. — The number of pupils reported as attending the Separate Schools was
25,311 —increase, 532. Average attendance, 12,734 — decrease, 339.
5. The whole number of teachers employed in the Separate Schools was 344 —
■. 2; male teachers, 100 — decrease, 1 ; female teachers, 244 — decrease, 1.
6. Table F shows the branches taught in the Separate Schools, and the number of
pupils in each branch ; also the number of schools using maps.
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8. Public School Inspectors.
The average amount paid to each Inspector from Legislative Grant is $483 ; from
Municipal Council and allowances, $660; average salary, $1,143. Particulars will L>e
found in Table G.
-'/. High Schools.
1. Comparative Statement — Years 1879 and 1880.
1. A comparative statement will lie found in Table H, of the progress or decline of
each High School in 1880, as contrasted with the work of the previous year, 1879, under
the respective headings of total number of pupils, average attendance both total and in
the Upper School, percentage of the pupils attending in the Upper, percentage in the
Lower School, admission and intermediate examinations, apportionment of Legislative
grant and expenditure.
2. Receipts and Expenditures — Pupils — Number of Schools.
1. Receipts. The amount received by the High School Boards from Legislative
grant, for the salaries of teachers, was $82,904 — increase, $6,070. The amount of
Municipal '■',- in support of High Schools was $222,634— increase, $32,307. The
amount received for pupils' fees was$28,528 -increase, $2,302. Balances of the precedi ig
pear and other sources, $98,242 — decrease, $24,485. Total receipts, $432,309 — increase,
$14,848.
2. E.>-j" nditur< s. — For salaries of masters and teachers, $247,894 —increase, $6,797 ;
for building, rent and repairs, $66,416— increase, $12,142 ; for fuel, books and contin-
gencies, $97,991 — decrease, $2,211; for maps, prize books, apparatus and libraries,
$1,626 decrea e, $3,586. Total expenditure for the year, $413,929 increase, $13,141.
Balance of moneys not paid out at the end of tie- year, $18,380 -increase, $1,706.
3. Number of Pupils, 12,910 — increase, 774.
4. Number of Sclwols, 104.
5. The cost per pupil, based on total receipts, was for —
From Total
Receipts,
Collegiate Institutes
High Schools
Collegiate Institutes ami High School
836 34
31 94
33 18
From
Leg. Grant.
>-. 95
6 67
6 12
From From From
County Tuition other
Kate. Fees. Sources
$15 60
18 14
17 --'4
si 66
0 S8
2 21
$10 13
6 2.",
7 61
The percentage of average attendance to total number attending Collegiate Institutes was 57 per ct.
High Schools " 56 "
" " Collegiate Institutes ami High Schools u 56 "
rhe percentage of (average attendance) Upper School to total "\ For Coll.
number attending, is for Collegiate Institutes 10 p.c. f 5?: ,n"
The percentage of (average attendance) Upper School to total i s,.i,,,Mj
number attending, is for High Schools 6 n J 7 per cent.
The percentage of (average attendance) Lower School to total } For Coll.
number attending, is for Collegiate Institutes 56 p.c. ( Jf: '""'
The percentage of (average attendance) Lower School to total I Schoo-
number attending, is for High Schools 44 n ) 49 percent.
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8. Thirty-six High Schools charge fees varying from 75 cents per term to £s ; i>'.> an
free ; 57 are united with Public Schools.
9. Particulars will be found in Table I.
3. Number of Pupils in the Subjects of Study.
1. The details appear in Table K, and the following is a summary in the principal
subjects of the total number, as well as the respective percentages of the whole number
of pupils attending : —
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12,705
12,288
12,128
1,542
12,825
12,669
12,304
8,296
12,654
12,634
5,464
859
5,559
1,100
or 99
or 95
or 94
or 35
or 99
or 96
or 64
or 98
or 98
or 42
or fl
or 13
or 9
per ct.
per ct
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
per ct.
No. of Pupils. — In English Grammar and Literature, 12,765; in Composition^
1.2,288 ; in Reading, Dictation and Elocution, 12,128; in Penmanship, 7,115; in Linear
iff, 2,397; in Book-keeping, 4,542; in Arithmetic, 12,825; in Algebra, 12,667; in
Geometry, 12,304 ; in Trigonometry, 622 ; in Mensuration, 8,296; in History, 1.2,654 ; in
Geography, 12,634; in Natural Philosophy, 2,519; in Chemistry, 2,991; in Natural
History, 95; in Physiology, L31 ; in French, 5,464 ; in German, 859; in Latin, 5,559 ;
in Greek, 1,100; in Gymnastics and Drill, 2,697.
4. High School Pupils Matriculated in' Universities, 1880.
Number of High School or Collegiate Institute Pupils who were matriculated at
Universities in 18S0: —
University of Toronto . .-, 147
Queen's College 25
McGill " 19
Victoria " 13
Trinity " 2
Albert " 1
London (Eng. ) 1
Total 208
Number who passed at Senior Matriculation Examination 29
Number who obtained Scholarships at matriculation 28
5. Accommodation and Miscellaneous.
For particulars as to school accommodation, maps, globes, etc., see Table L, also for
names, university and degrees of Head Masters, number of Assistants, etc.
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J. TABLE A.-
The Public
RECEIPTS.
COUNTIES.
(Including Incorporated
For Teachers' Salaries
(Legislative Grant).
Municipal School
Grant.
Trustees' School As-
sessment.
>> ."5
»£§
0
i*
Villages, but
not Cities or Towns.)
Public
Schools.
R. C.
Separ'te
Schools.
Total.
* c.
2591 00
2288 00
2724 00
4 (70 00
1369 00
2070 00
4327 00
4174 00
0,(07 00
3232 00
3362 on
2 75 00
5682 00
4 (22 00
3685 50
2013 00
1586 55
7247, 50
0107 00
5 UO 00
3066 00
10449 50
2836 00
3349 00
2451 oo
.; (59 oo
3335 "0
3 153 50
3985 oo
I'.S. III!
4285 00
7178 no
n(sm on
4998 75
8786 00
7'i(r On
8819 00
4744 50
5227 on
5496 00
1436 on
0186 33
S e.
246 on
56 7.0
323 50
256 no
25 00
8 50
ss 50
200 00
134 50
67 00
On 50
80 00
ioo oo
210 00
30 00
105 50
13 7,0
166 no
92 oo
7 50
35 00
152 00
281 00
200 00
77 00
97 50
43 50
123 00
186 oo
ss 00
207 00
8 c.
2837 00
2344 50
2724 00
4693 50
4027, 00
2701 00
1335 iO
4202 50
o:in.; oo
3366 7,0
3429 00
2475 00
7,772 50
4 012 00
3685 7,0
.(022 00
1 ii
7245 50
0107 00
8620 oo
3096 00
in.v,- 09
2836 00
.•(302 00
2451 00
3425 00
2427 00
3361 00
1021
1! 8;
4127 00
7(7,0 00
8743 00
7,(175 77,
8883 50
7990 50
.soi 2 no
1744 50
5413 00
5584 00
404.", 00
6180 33
8 c.
3113 73
27,11 SS
6001 09
0210 20
6658 21
4072 65
6751 ns
10019 70
sooo 13
7,042 30
5123 53
2341 0.S
12i '20 07
7313 01
0428 72
002! I 07
1104 05
16836 04
1117,:, 72
20610 4S
1980 70
L2387 35
8512 00
3455 no
27,(2 SO
7817 42
7,071 7,2
7341 00
0700 :;:;
7033 65
8783 07
1(427, 05
Olos 92
1666 72
12172 22
17844 02
19122 34
0514 77
17410 20
L313S 58
0072 51
2042 01
* c.
15100 65
13800 83
1700S 57,
22156 11
35295 r;
ion;;., ;;;
33022 07
25471 77
20001 03
25969 50
21333 01
232.11 05
3997 ; 70
33278 17
34188 00
21457 OS
6570 60
32032 24
43000 43
5005S 78
24553 02
O.s.Ms 57,
18549 7,7,
27201 63
19351 02
20218 28
21010 s-l
2517,1 -.'7
22ns 7 21
48356 85
38217 27
55786 30
71105 30
45270 48
65854 80
57712 20
7D720 84
27,144 2S
4 70S 7 07
54158 02
35098 72
107211 2n
8 c.
2710 7,0
2221 27
3737 45
5274 33
7235 97
7348 95
14571 94
5525 80
10233 48
6210 76
8889 4 ;
8178 81
12316 13
12205 63
5073 S8
7,270 06
1242 SI
8853 10
15077 01
22027 60
11275 02
16869 73
8981 52
17404 21
11012 33
13745 92
20906 93
0270 22
13162 87
17004 52
21770 32
17782 62
l.MiOO 96
10541 96
14883 19
13109 85
18307 58
9335 95
27757 02
22108 10
1 18 (9 25
5971 46
8 c.
23767 '04
20891 58
Dundas
Prescott and Russell ,
Carleton
Granville
30461 no
3831 1 22
53814 61
28658 07
58680 50
(5879 83
70,(2 01
Frontenac
Lennox and Aldington
Prince Edward .
Hastings
Northumberland
41189 00
38775 57
36530 44
70089 09
5S25.8 81
49376 79
Peterborough
20788 71
10595 61
00707 78
York
75430 16
12.su; 86
Peel
13905 07
108330 01
Halton
28870 7-',
7,1015 8?
25077 81
47,200 02
Welland
Haldiraand . . . . . .
Norfolk
51955 09
45122 50
56036 11
77980 02
Waterloo
78210 70
95452 07
Perth
Huron
104387 24
65663 01
101702 71
00,150 07
1171n8 76
Elgin
58739 50
96297 08
95285 70
01274 48
82820 68
Total
200201 63
3055 50
204157 13
357078 94
1443212 69
509990 30
2514439 06
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1297 no
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4278 00
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1740 no
L086 00
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7.1,7 7,0
(OS 7,1)
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620 50
4 10 00
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5167 50
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10562 50
11420 12
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1 177.0 ns
26098 7,o
24 20S 00
12144 95
117513 00
070 47
12201 48
012 80
9042 60
2322 01
17,015 25
21055 46
2400 7,0
6816 09
13837 09
27010 12
Guelph
• (21 0
50631 78
10825 50
London
St. < iatharines
Toronto
4 1700 84
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10107 95
1.(1801 59
23636 00
65S4 00 |
30220 00
277739 56
82228 81
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
EXPKNnriTKK.
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$ c.
$ c.
* c.
8 c.
$ c.
$ e.
* c.
17341 20
93 59
1184 63
L'7ls 37
21337 ss
2430 06
4 10
16348 30
14 00
558 L'i!
2037 82
1895B 32
1933 26
4 13
21300 is
189 64
3437 83
2421 21
27348 86
3112 23
4 84
26192 7">
156 14
3168 :t
4757 48
34275 11
4039 12
4 21
39426 («
575 82
2820 32
6080 87
48903 04
4911 57
5 44
20930 68
35 52
2337 88
266 : 71
25967 59
2601 38
4 91
38684 92
295 56
8326 M
5589 64
52896 73
5783 86
6 42
33949 62
246 42
1010 11
5.V,6 (1(1
40762 15
5117 68
5 33
32904 02
213 95
7376 12
4020 98
44515 07
6328 57
5 54
28453 65
87 16
L935 06
4820 66
35296 33
5892 73
4 81
28769 10
29 45
lost; 37
4318 78
34203 70
4571 87
5 59
26368 19
22S 21
1256 59
3301 87
31154 89
5375 55
6 70
49303 41
359 81
4167 95
7325 67
61 156 84
8932 25
5 63
41141 22
185 01
3679 89
5758 30
50764 42
7494 39
5 73
38507 23
151 31
838 38
56:10 01
45126 93
4219 86
6 00
27069 85
110 80
2776 55
3468 04
33425 24
3363 47
6 00
7557 35
41 11
493 10
1085 44
9177 00
1418 61
6 42
40910 28
293 77
12067 10
6050 46
59321 61
7246 17
5 97
51728 99
404 74
7573 78
S591 '.14
68299 45
7130 71
6 07
79279 96
981 99
10876 97
16636 50
107775 42
15041 44
6 15
30889 20
154 94
3066 52
4541 54
38652 20
5253 47
6 09
7L>:m 14
694 27
11348 46
11635 46
96019 33
12311 28
5 14
26974 29
149 37
2628 51
4137 21
34189 38
4690 35
6 50
:;17S_' 20
330 54
7365 20
5909 76
45387 70
6228 17
6 63
26053 95
193 61
269 82
4400 83
30918 21
5059 60
6 38
26796 SO
232 37
2500 17
4091 97
33621 01
11585 61
6 60
29055 84
259 31
3361 28
6776 89
39453 32
12501 77
6 31
30735 25
218 00
1741 35
5014 82
37709 42
7423 08
5 64
34343 00
221 78
3728 89
5209 98
43503 65
12532 76
4 87
51965 48
547 59
8056 09
8177 43
68746 59
9233 43
6 73
46928 77
539 91
3011 85
7241 43
57721 96
15494 80
6 83
67847 05
542 85
6255 88
9288 93
83934 71
11518 26
5 23
74779 00
622 77
7270 50
11228 26
93900 53
10486 71
4 86
46612 53
222 36
3087 81
8250 21
58172 91
7491 00
5 51
77572 36
402 26
4190 96
10131 52
92297 10
0406, 61
4 78
68269 10
409 95
7375' 12
10352 27
86406 44
10250 23
4 96
83894 12
582 76
5567 98
12900 85
102945 71
14163 05
5 89
41719 54
212 21
2630 5s
5727 87
50290 20
8449 30
5 59
50676 77
279 72
16965 92
9542 93
77465 34
18832 64
6 52
53744 7r>
460 03
15178 32
11121 75
80504 85
14780 91
fi 78
40816 53
758 63
7512 94
8153 84
57241 94
7012 54
6 47
21905 95
296 48
4062 48
5347 45
31612 36
1217 27
6 73
1701869 94
13025 74
204148 81
272316 95
2191361 44
323077 62
5 66
9579 78
200 00
3512 65
13292 43
544 66
5 59
9921 88
80 15
724 08
4766 02
15492 13
12427 29
6 72
8630 16
95 69
20 81
4657 92
13404 58
122 47
6 6S
33132 44
583 37
906 67
14891 96
49514 44
1117 34
6 95
9954 79
359 65
657 30
5763 89
16735 63
2589 96
4 30
16986 93
81 24
144 75
1078'.) 56
16093 32
27857 73
50547 23
16843 11
18699 83
5 93
23155 98
11153 18
8 39
11445 50
4485 11
29138 99
15930 61
116383 85
177 34
18507 74
6 62
78096 50
1376 03
7772 33
7 55
200903 96
2720 88
21434 37
01000 12
319158 63
71029 74
6 90
12
169
4o Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A.' 1882
TABLE A.— The Public
towns.
RECEIPTS.
For Teachers' Salaries
(Legislative Grant).
■3 -;
1 -
l/3 \
Clergy K e serve
Fund, Balances
and other .sources.
ir;
Public
Schools.
R. C.
Separ'te
Schools.
Total.
Municipal
Grant.
Total Re<
all Pub!
Purposes
S c.
144 00
570 00
fil 00
146 00
li; .; mi
457 00
819 00
850 00
207 00
351 00
592 00
020 00
364 (in
368 00
141 00
:,70 00
574 00
214 ill)
639 00
500 00
459 00
382 00
248 0C
387 00
182 00
244 00
444 00
198 00
211 00
351 00
393 00
572 00
616 00
222 00
382 00
233 mi
325 00
667 00
444 00
349 00
770 00
262 00
153 mi
453 00
336 00
386 00
575 00
893 00
1055 mi
500 00
27S 00
255 00
343 00
272 00
357 00
382 00
882 00
240 00
733 00
$ c.
169 50
L27 50
69 50
2li 00
191 50
89 50
139 50
195 50*
129 50
74 50
59 00
87 50
312 00
19 00
"42 50'
77 00
39 50
62 00
140 on
73 00
264 00
60 00
149 50
127 00
90 00
112 50
216 00
147 00
' 48 56'
$ c.
313 50
697 50
563 50
146 00
463 00
457 00
1060 00
1041 50
296 50
351 00
731 50
620 00
559 50
497 50
141 00
644 50
633 00
2'4 00
726 50
500 00
771 00
382 00
2 IS 00
387 00
182 00
263 00
444 00
198 00
253 50
351 00
393 00
649 00
655 50
222 00
444 00
383 00
398 00
931 00
444 00
409 00
770 00
411 50
153 00
580 on
336 00
386 00
665 00
1005 50
1271 00
500 00
422 00
255 00
343 00
272 00
357 00
430 50
882 00
240 00
733 00
29077 00
S c.
3731 38
(388 25
5031 19
1122 50
3848 00
3327 0"
7458 62
11710 83
3001 96
3200 00
4650 00
4159 22
4280 43
3493 30
1800 00
6023 10
4992 03
2032 92
5125 59
3900 in
5666 20
2618 00
1252 08
3150 00
1952 31
2735 4i;
3835 50
1220 07
1769 39
2125 00
4090 9",
4574 07
1844 16
20 16 83
4742 78
1209 so
2900 51
8191 Mi
4403 00
4304 11
6600 00
3431 02
20S9 SS
5259 82
1250 00
2536 2]
4194 67
6812 00
9536 69
4150 00
3068 16
2181 46
2759 SO
3000 00
4308 20
4377 58
7794 92
2613 23
9764 10
243897 46
3 c.
S c.
1657 29
1308 11
460 24
1389 67
90 51
410 29
3022 71
5758 39
1535 90
;m ii
2568 42
1009 16
1200 00
777 83
388 46
3369 30
Kill 91
227 05
1349 92
361 54
2508 70
287 27
853 75
359 29
1690 52
516 36
545 si
363 37
231 60
1536 43
968 in
1282 34
306 53
2 33
6049 04
S99 75
1170 34
2705 75
121 37
1119 52
377 99
1505 23
536 17
696 56
2144 50
30 66
838 '.'1
2191 73
665 04
.V.U 37
LM80 70
415 31
2469 11
433 05
172 31
238 00
352 09
113 05
2948 99
8 c.
Berlin
2658 17
11541 3:^
Clifton
4833 86
5725 94
Listowel
Meaf ord
Mitchell . .
3824 s.;
Mount Forest
3514 8!
Oakville
2254 40
111" l.i
2231 1"
Perth
112:;:, 82
5492 64
Peterborough
Petrolea
Picton
11828 31
1968 17
5832 6:
5347 75
Sarnia
3730 5o
Simcoe
5244 37
Thorold
57,71 91
Welland
4837 61
9029 01
2966 2S
Woodstock ....
13446 09
Total
25514 50
3562 50
69662 54
34^637 00
170
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
EXPENDITURE.
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$ c.
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8 c.
$ c.
* 0.
3121 34
356 imp
1279 44
1034 82
475(1 78
6157 40
945 39
250 19
5 HP."i mi
17 58
5 64
4599 24
22 72
98 74
11 ix 20
5838 90
210 03
6 45
1251 50
15 00
276 00
1542 50
1115 67
5 89
3464 92
666 38
S93 (17
2129 10
4131 30
38 18 92
9749 70
270 21
355 97
1791 63
•".i| i 134
5837 69
12 55
1770 36
6 32
9691
75 35
790 17
4295 58
14X51 10
3659 02
7 46
2081 00
58 88
122 00
462 13
2724 HI
2109 85
0 (19
3075 00
34 30
28 00
671 44
3808 74
96 70
o 32
44i>0 23
83 24
1415 00
1487 58
7380 05
563 87
6 21
4-435 19
3 75
983 50
5252 44
535 94
4 92
2828 62
43 28
736 00
840 92
4448 82
1591 11
4 45
3104 34
13 90
162 75
1424 OH
4704 99
63 64
5 2X
1250 00
520 mi
559 46
2329 46
7 XI
5237 09
97 32
400 00
1276 81
7011 22
3025 68
6 38
4320 00
1195 74
609 04
1193 23
5515 74
2404 04
6913 51
210 20
9 93
288 50
1855 00
4826 28
12 50
881 50
o 26
3382 75
183 30
556 63
946 20
1351 82
4512 25
8773 08
249 29
172 xl'
6756 95
107 68
0 2i>
2335 03
076 86
434 32
676 19
309 36
3011 89
2239 32
3751 19
2643 17
275 38
115 11
145 10
1181 66
1805 00
3075 00
1S50 00
37 81
446 00
0 90
2421 00
13 55
48 71
722 24
3205 50
5(19 3.2
4 97
3627 27
972 80
198 00
447 29
4600 or
1298 06
2249 49
225 27
483 38
5 00
1100 00
1792 66
9 54
5 02
2448 37
si 96
723 00
17X2 HI
1398 05
4312 43
5337 28
6 10
3180 63
35 60
115 07
6 53
41S4 81
9 (54
1448 64
1766 27
370 14
1285 88
lUSt N9
5643 09
5766 27
2219 97
8742 74
518] 79
XI, 2 52
411 22
11 19
2493 08
310 85
4000 00
5 07
1849 83
4 92
3367 29
4089 57
630 95
3450 00
15 95
7 34
2675 01
50 00
300 00
1327 36
4352 36
116 49
7 54
799:; 16
9 98
1949 67
9932 81
1X95 53
5 H
294S 00
1654 48
953 55
1506 02
1000 04
200 74
4602 48
4392 95
7679 54
5347 75
2600 90
505 89
l 139 68
08 45
5 40
3439 in
6172 92
3214 16
20 00
3c
1113 55
554 29
6 84
1750 87
17X 15
10 74
4405 00
54 00
1363 46
455 09
508 57
944 00
5822 46
2912 oo
2952 87
5698 17
713 92
818 50
4 92
2457 00
5 06
2359 17
84 83
67 <«)
1287 17
5 3,7
3400 («)
41
6 91
■1999 43
25 00
250 00
2825 68
8100 11
1909 12
4 86
7664 42
15 00
420 00
3270 59
11370 01
102 72
(i 13
3X91) lil
867 56
579 24
4764 17
3441 21
480 20
2129 65
4 98
2828 00
33 97
5 22
1910 83
28 00
429 69
2927 16
701 52
2308 52
5571 91
3360 42
483 25
4 92
2569 10
75 65
8 80
2568 74
90 16
544 c,:;
6 61
2175 25
842 26
'.in; n.x
2277 09
3017 51
4915 58
8627 15
1820 10
J 30 50
401 86
7 09
4008 50
5 89
6350 06
6 43
2038 00
720 84
80 00
5641 31
848 28
1177 48
2966 28
12257 13
4 50
4717 50
1188 96
11 11
210406 29
1909 9T
23806 56
67844 68
303967 50
38669 50
6 07
171
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
TABLE A.— The Public
RECEIPTS.
TOTALS.
For Teachers' Salaries
(Legislative Grant).
Municipal School
Grant.
<
J
* 1
| I
1 »
s c.
1443212 69
51 |
' ~ =
>> .5
a
* c.
509990 30
82228 81
69662 54
*7565 00
z z
Public
Schools.
K. C.
Separ'te
Schools.
Total.
Total Rei
all Pub]
Purpose
$ c.
200201 63
23636 00
25514 50
* c.
3955 50
6584 i'ii
3562 50
$ c.
204157 13
30220 00
29077 00
$ c.
357078 94
277739 56
243897 46
$ 0.
251 U-.'.> 06
390188 37
342637 00
7565 00
Grand Total, 1880 ....
do. do. 1879 ....
249352 13 14102 001263454 13
239464 75 13100 00 252564 75
878715 96
874071 43
1443212 69
1433153 17
669446 65
066941 11
3254829 43
3226730 46
Increase
9887 38
1002 00
10889 38
4644 53
10059 52
2505 54
28098 97
| I
* For Maps, Apparatus, etc. (Legislative Grant).
Note.— All moneys reported in this or any of the following tables represent actual payments made
between the 1st of January and the 3 1st of December.
Tables A, B, C, D, E, include the statistics of Roman Catholic Separate Schools. These statistics
art, however, given in detail in Table F.
172
4o Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5)
A. 1SS;
liools of i tatario.
EXPENDIT1 i;i'..
t_l .
l ■-
'§ s
"^ p
S%
< '.-
M :
— 5
^K
*°»
' f_
S » £T
£■-
-
<3 o
Kent,
rs, Fee
1 otherE
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r.,-»bn<-''s.
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=3
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CC tie
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s —
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l'or
° a, a
<
<
S c.
% c.
$ c.
•S c.
$ c.
s
s c.
S c.
1701869 94
13025 74
204148 8]
272316 115
2191361 44
323077 62
5 66
5 98
20000.; 96
272H 88
21434 37
941 99 12
319158 63
71029 71
6 90
8 00
210406 29
1909 97
7565 00
2: win; 56
67844 68
303967 50
7565 00
38669 50
6 n7
6 10
2113180 19
25221 59
249389 71
434261 05
2822052 7.7
432776 86
-, 85
6 15
2072822 78
32622 14
306025 65
421613 68
84 25
393646 21
K>357 11
L2647 37
11031 68
7400 55
56635 '.a
1 !i st per capita of each pupil, based on expenditure for Teachers' Salaries $4 ■'•<
do do Maps, Apparatus, etc 0 06
do do Sites ami Building School-houses . 0 52
do do Kent, Repairs, Fees, etc 0 90
do
do
Total Expenditure .
$5 85
173
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
L880
<f? -5
878,716
1,1(3,213
669,141'.
3,254,829
28,098
So gf *? v' s £ s" 1
□Q t* <D eo jH —
x ag ic M ec t- so -x
00 5 ^ -■' -* **" ^
N m ;f i' is 9
l- * - ' ^ '"-. ■"! "»
So 7/ g^ ~ «" 55 J§
1
1876
219,956
793,161
1,553,574
!
796,964 '
3,393,655
28,201 1
1
1
1875
218,061
758,467
1,517,125
811,801
3,365,454
126,183
L874
•
244,933
606,538
1 ,608, 137
779,363
3,239,271
271, 901 ;
is?:;
224,934
601, 351
1,439,390
701,690
2,967,365
137,095
X r-i — C
N 1 93 t~ so i-i c
— 0 so so «
ri in -1 *r
i
2,530,270
105,799
187]
' - X X
x* rf t~
ZOl'081
izi'ir.i'r.
. ....
1
1
0
f.
\
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*C - a
S. "g p:
<-. co >.
>■ 8 J
C H <
Total Receipts
174
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
CO o
175
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
II.— TABLE B.^The Public
"g-B
PUPILS ATTENDING
* COUNTIES.
(Including I nc< i\ h trated Vil-
. but not Cities
or Towns.)
■g
>.
0<
_i >.
'B.2
3
>
5.
b
.5260
4847
5639
8859
9120
5276
8150
8493
8086
7246
5900
i 100
11352
8500
7392
5753
1580
10014
12108
17156
5915
18061
5000
6558
1926
1961
6268
6422
8510
9872
8426
15717
18536
L0508
18825
17299
17402
8600
11 150
L1557
93 £
5027
17
14
15
49
47
6
9
21
34
17
12
17
22
40
36
16
63
9
52
19
67
3
24
7
22
14
18
17
12
11
43
82
30
40
58
10
48
20
31
26
15
5010
4410
5426
7892
8530
5034
7899
7431
7789
6960
5804
1232
10332
8389
7110
5402
1369
9516
10557
16761
6071
1 7888
4981
6428
4010
ISC!
5982
6319
8398
9575
8190
15254
18137
10165
L8505
16668
10724
8525
11193
11502
8542
4534
173
148
206
189
412
247
330
179
193
238
290
390
503
414
402
146
42
350
674
697
238
689
207
386
224
225
251
338
481
604
242
731
1045
344
689
635
718
404
631
324
254
136
1
10
11
4
12
6
11
17
21
7
5
13
12
14
13
3
10
IS
28
g
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3
8
10
5
30
10
6
40
36
17
IS
36
1.5
20
37
15
1.5
4
5204
4V.il
5658
8134
01)01
5293
8249
7648
8037
7222
6111
1652
10869
8857
7539
5589
1430
0030
11258
L7538
6340
18677
5257
0S4S
1844
5098
6257
6680
8926
10201
8449
16(168
19300
10556
19291
17397
17476
8997
11881
11872
8837
1689
2740
2443
2985
4192
4811
2807
4345
4004
4221
3714
3159
2558
5700
4837
4101
2057
763
5253
6101
0420
3376
10028
2857
3755
2616
2730
3335
3536
4709
5616
1622
8789
1021(1
5610
10362
9340
9458
4834
6355
625;:
4658
2445
2464
2148
2673
3942
4190
2486
3904
3644
3816
3508
Lennox and Addington
EVince Edward
2952
2004
51 69
4020
3348
Victoria
York
Peel
2632
667
46S6
5157
8118
2964
Simcoe
8640
2400
093
2228
Welland
2368
2922
Norfolk
3144
4217
Oxford
Grey
Perth
4585
3827
7279
0060
1057
Kent
S020
8057
S018
4163
5520
5610
4170
2244
Total
384226
1136
368905
16079
640
386760
206734
180026
CITIES.
Guelph
■JUKI
2900
2270
7500
4400
4800
6500
2500
18000
9
4
5
""3
10
2372
2201
2004
7086
3852
6000
2381
15400
7
13
9
21
41
18
21
23
3
2
2
:i
1
2370
2.104
2013
7118
3897
4700
6024
2407
15414
1184
1201
1002
3646
1045
2468
2977
1188
7799
1195
1103
1011
3472
London
Ottawa
1952
2232
3047
1219
Toronto
7615
Total
514S0
31
46061
156
8
46256
23410
22S46
[76
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
V lss-j
Schools of Ontario.
THE ri'BLir SCHOOLS.
i I 2 = .•
u-
§|.3.g
Nl MBEB
of Pupils
Attkxdim
School.
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the ye
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5
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of age
any sc
month
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Sis |
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2
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616
1100
1382
1141
713
252
70S
2091
40
557
911
121 1
906
832
174
212
1880
40
538
973
1219
1228
1335
365
914
2071
47
1068
1708
2107
1538
1341
312
1093
3312
41
841
1754
2321
1984
L580
521
335
3704
41
584
988
1294
1108
1078
211
3,17
2314
44
807
1474
1990
1842
1799
337
263
3025
44
647
1199
1846
154 4
1739
073,
ISI
3787
50
935
1755
2155
1645
1222
325
SUM
3123
39
1019
1652
1793
1296
1162
300
1116
2S3II
39
682
1229
1463
1255
1140
34"
400
2658
44
331
7i;i ;
1137
1117
103S
263
192
2140
46
1233
2133
2822
2198
2031
452
1201
1771
44
793
1509
2312
1952
1782
509
4S0
3831
43
07:,
1508
1947
1042
1443
324
300
3102
to
636
10S3
1490
1060
1080
240
692
22,75
43
247
361
377
23(1
128
S7
269
492
35
1197
2126
2569
1904
1044
43,9
638
3925
40
1149
2055
2968
2344
L'ISl
561
481
4900
44
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3213
4509
3455
3545
1135
014
7014
43
599
1187
1631
1290
1384
249
298
2024
41
2178
3877
4918
3770
3138
790
728
8215
44
449
940
1404
1075
1178
205
579
2350
4r>
664
1237
1978
1 100
1305
504
946
2S02
42
350
849
1273
1141
946
285
54
2150
44
405
828
1274
1198
1141
252
327
2312
10
589
1130
1662
1400
1147
3,17
20,9
2596
42
673
1175
1652
1457
1392
331
835
3025
45
1080
1833
2452
1853
1466
242
104
3508
39
647
1708
2553
2244
241S
631
330
4728
47
460
1164
1899
1806
2290
830
294
4157
49
1496
3135
4305
3334
3076
722
1795
*7000
44
2372
4344
5253
3699
2778
S54
2266
701.9
30
677
1671
2639
2522
2 ISO
561
335
4909
47
1672
3226
4817
4070
1354
1152
967
8805
40
1770
3413
4470
3,407
3469
808
2054
7511
43
1456
2996
4182
3881
4165
790
703
SI 30
47
783
1669
2211
2059
L815
400
102
4015
45
1332
2272
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2626
2000
353
1192
4768
40
1130
2260
2936
2421
250,7
558
908
5240
44
1097
1838
2287
1836
L556
223,
813
3485
39
6911
948
1225
892
092
242
077
170S
39
38805
73209
99291
80896
75576
18983
2S392
166054
43
191
330
501
570
007
120
1197
50
160
415
539
107
640
77
1203
55
108
263
407
479
094
02
1060
53
320
735
1675
1432
209S
25S
4594
65
292
467
764
1230
1138
927
1024
846
1194
129
231
1978
2354
51
349
798
50
437
757
1756
1371
1320
3S3,
2948
49
177
367
492
490
72S
147
45
1326
55
685
1530
3294
2686
• 1730
2489
9553
02
2725
5628
11038
9452
13517
3896
843
26273
57
* The average attendance of Wellington in 1879 was 7104. not 4009 as published.
177
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (Xo. 5).
A. 1882
TABLE B.— The Public
-^ E3
Amherstlmrgh
Barrie
Berlin
Bothwell
Bowmanville .
Brampton
Brockville ...
< lhatham
Clifton
Clinton
Cobourg
Collingw 1 .
Cornwall
Dundas
Durham
Gait
Goderich ....
Harriston
Ingersoll
Kincardine. . . .
Lindsay. ......
Listowel ....
Meaford
Mitchell
Milton
Mount Forest
Napanee
Niagara ...
I lakville
' trangeville . . .
Orillia
< Ishawa . .
I >wen Sound .
Palmerston . .
Pembroke ....
Perth
Peterborough .
Petrolea
Picton
Port Hope ..
Prescott ...
Sandwich
Sarnia
Seaforth
Simcoe .... . . .
St. Mary'a
St. Thomas . . .
Stratford
Strathroy
Thorold
Tilsonburg . .
Walkerton .
Waterloo ....
Welland
Whitby
Wingham
Windsor ... .
Woodstock . . .
Total
PUPILS ATTENDING
720
1300
1200
307
861
890
1060
2000
550
050
1300
1100
1050
950
320
1234
1250
476
1200
10U0
1500
'ill
4 '.10
050
401
700
1000
341
.-,511
750
looo
1050
1200
43
850
750
650
1950
900
750
1300
850
250
12;;;,
575
600
'.145
1700
1900
1(H ill
700
540
700
555
502
900
700
1472
1200
072
1060
906
252
714
726
1539
1958
441
602
1172
1051
975
I (I! IS
1072
449
1102
977
1373
624
471
589
363
637
972
266
446
704
810
972
1110
441
775
704
573
1900
840
664
115.1
777
228
Hi',:;
571
550
813
1648
1846
949
650
470
(124
507
419
817
627
1336
1096
49429
15
32
2
8
3
1
4
31
3
6
10
15
1
24
3
1
9
1
15
2
9
3
3
40
2
687
1092
908
262
717
727
1544
1992
447
602
L184
1067
999
891
297
1099
1089
458
1105
984
1415
624
4S7
591
380
044
980
270
448
705
sir
987
1138
451
780
706
577
1913
S52
699
1157
782
243
1184
576
.-,50
813
1007
1854
950
659
481
633
508
425
835
645
1343
1103
50029
-
303
52i ;
474
130
383
381 |
Si 14
1007
224
291
616
54 S
560
480
133
564 I
568
222
549
483
'■77
324
242
280
21 IS
335
510
15'. I
230
353
42S
485
007
237
402
341
200
1000
447
31 o
57:;
305
10S
598
290
300
389
830
992
491
315
254
323
274
217
400
338
017
581 |
255;;:;
178
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Number of Pupils Attending School.
43
111
89
111
37
62
87
149
132
208
80
146
137
143
167
220
52
156
130
221
558
331
55
319
322
20
106
9
14
339
709
477
144
430
401
50
40
2d
53
24
55
411
•60
42
9
55
98
177
299
362
560
48
56
886
57
147
287
82
437
47
459
63
599
174
63
975
280
49
15
50
64
:jn
91
149
165
187
142
158
351
286
253
215
107
264
251
203
183
203
303
24o
225
240
5
42
15
18
45
343
592
519
440
447
56
50
104
48
113
45
66
61
56<
31
30
65
77
79
15
153
51
7:i
137
221
240
380
48
596,
55
44
122
181
283
445
14
646
60
2"
68
86
102
158
17
64
230
50
60
157
149
132
275
394
277
246
270
338
:-55
177
489
12
7
100
561
436
786
51
77
44
79
56
32
108
148
154
143
39
10
387
62
44
69
42
50
95
93
78
89
153
89
152
241
130
38
32
8
I'M
384
176
52
:to
25
18
40
53
86
119
141
219
26
64
351
55
118
149
209
225
266
19
100
473
48
\2
52
75
67
47
17
153
58
28
£8
110
126
126
39
23,5
53
L06
124
254
138
75
8
45
304
43
61
111
191
164
254
36
433
53
55
127
226
212
307
60
611
62
93
153
82
207
93
249
86
436
110
589
207
4.:
37
46
47
96
190
161
265
21
418
54
48
90
130
147
224
67
71
404
58
18
30
259
141
79
565
221
107
416
247
175
535
170
168
17
388
1006
384
121
73
45
47
91
122
124
143
233
205
183
230
174
215
478
234
20
34
432
734
412
61
60
45
4
53
16
33
65
i i
52
113
128
53
121
145
216
256
422
14
66
633
54
35
75
100
118
229
19
2
320
5£
50
70
119
122
169
20
280
51
41
95
253
149
373
•271
374
262
554
4
530
877
65
113
89
53
138
212
100
90
361
157
K,:;
436
160
142
606
402
294
101
70
19
1068
548
377
67
57
-H
13
36
74
107
89
115
60
238
50
60
108
161
114
185
5
308
49
2!i
38
88
112
221
20
303
60
40
98
119
105
63
56
177
42
70
96
129
215
296
29
490
59
4S
62
145
114
332
151
345
189
443
81
32
335
853
52
46
39
64
68
186
289
268
192
554
3443
6616
11028
11209
I5'.I3'.I
1794
960
27141
55
179
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
II.— TABLE B —The Pul
PUPILS ATTENDING
IS
Counties, &c.
' 'ities
Towns
5:
- ~.
384226 1136 368905
51480 31 (6061
54218 54 49429
Grand Total, 1880
Do. 1879
4S1I924 1221 Hit:::i.-|
494424 125", 4H7S jr. lri'.i.*.
16079
156
.V24
640
386760 206734 lSnil'Jri
8 j 46256 2:;4ln 22846
22 5002'.i 25533 24496
670 483045 255677
717 487012 259056
227368
227956
.:i 3450 436 47
79
180
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 188:
Schools of Ontario.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
i'ttt .
>«
\ 1 nil R
of Pupils Attending School.
Number of children b
tween 7 and 12 yea
of age not attendin
any school for foi
months of the year
Average attendance i
pupils.
Less than 20 days
during the year.
|
151 to 200 days.
201 days to the
whole year.
Percentage of av
attendance to
number atten
school.
38805
73209
99291
80896
75576
18983
28392
166654
43
2725
5628
11038
9452
13517
3896
843
26273
57
3443
6616
11028
1120!!
15939
17H4
900
27141
55
44973
85453
121357
101557
105032
24673
30195
220068
40
44580
84707
123481
103341
107328
23515
27409
219442
393
686
1158
2786
626
2124
1784
2296
181
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
III.— TABLE C— The Public
NUMBEE OF PUPILS IN THE
Heading.
k
—
a
d
bi
1
<
COUNTIES.
, Including Incorporated Vil-
lages, but not Cities or
Towns.)
5
2nd Class.
G
5
5
r.
o
1656
1524
1560
3405
2463
1500
2225
2251
3109
2532
1707
1162
4391
2630
2177
2084
574
3038
3339
5310
2427
6470
1866
1719
1331
1386
1721
1860
2538
2957
2685
41110
5813
2924
6061
6166
5411
2190
3818
4210
4126
1790
1083
939
1159
1717
L883
1058
1817
1873
19011
1833
1389
883
2679
2284
1708
1366
380
2309
2273
3687
1389
4796
133)
1537
1095
1145
1186
1596
1788
2343
1890
3625
4795
2216
4112
4394
4 ii,:;
1748
2803
2885
2067
1242
1237
1020
1529
1755
2343
13111
2400
2119
1812
1992
1882
1230
2512
2373
2181
1466
319
27911
3203
4689
1608
4621
1512
1975
1249
1551
1H22
1631
2338
2860
2581
4268
5177
3433
5556
4703
4581
2403
3017
3010
1798
1120
1106
978
1270
1079
1593
1076
1679
1223
1063
830
1072
109S
1059
13S1
1286
636
154
1572
2187
3234
885
2602
542
1336
965
892
1280
1284
1785
1756
859
2731
3118
111. 12
27H2
1871
2594
2094
1801
1560
771
475
122
130
140
170
69(1
248
128
182
130
35
51
273
212
157
172
37
3
219
225
577
30
170
6
269
204
124
423
305
474
276
253
517
367
504
714
248
520
515
430
lim
75
59
8
29
17
"ii
io
6
16
32
15
""l
31
41
1
12
"i2
25
)
3
9
181
27
30
147
56
15
7
47
12
8
"3
5204
3494
4113
4709
5953
4252
0347
5743
4987
5910
5440
3908
8693
7495
5961
4667
1319
701;:,
8539
13909
5651
13498
5234
5893
40.'.:
4100
4769
5664
fi 168
9078
7508
13383
14354
8821
L6690
L5404
14615
1.771
9604
9997
8099
3344
4455
3130
42i is
5249
7013
4160
Oil.
5919
.'.IK
5938
6022
4042
8814
7515
6274
1927
1046
8351
8278
14626
54SII
J 4503
5819
4292
4011.;
0772
8478
6503
13493
15696
1,383
14 534
14367
6883
9476
9560
8046
3699
4462
3277
4783
5785
6820
4371
6725
6293
5840
6004
5897
4010
9401
8020
6304
4889
lost;
8362
9369
14593
5581
15309
5144
4492
40.C.I
5281
5496
7040
9342
8125
14037
14450
9447
15774
7230
9834
7619
8301
3723
I'M 17
2155
3163
2572
3657
2494
5241
Lin irk
4507
495i,
4453
Lennox and Addington. ....
4163
3560
6255
6247
4167
3999
797
6854
6232
9S91
3542
10353
2083
4130
4207
Norfolk
2992
3825
41.54
4099
Oxford
6011
5001
9211
10854
131. IIS
10507
6952
4891
6862
7204
4719
2372
Total
123006
8857:",
102869
60901
10589
'ill
24
185
322
169
462
101
670
820
J11252
316341
2147
2040
1620
6675
3538
3440
5137
1783
12906
326999
2197
2234
11100
7020
3738
4372
4989
2348
14218
223917
CITIES.
Belleville
936
725
594
2629
1149
1640
2055
683
5957
444
513
461
1462
703
1097
1025
405
3514
666
675
461
1709
854
1090
1795
636
3234
333
280
173
1123
712
704
664
574
1668
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157
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8
371
1846
2394
1548
7020
3522
3603
4489
2407
13542
1548
2142
1326
4640
2881
3075
2532
2199
12951
Total
16368
9624
11120
6531
2044
569
40282
392S6
43016
33300
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336
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151
827
299
291
18
33
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235
2697
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435
422
17
36
52
221
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432
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135
71
279
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136
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394
309
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112
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288
261
51
41
223
2189
2789
2765
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1499
720
89
386
89
103
14
17
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124
2368
1319
1724
1899
1751
543
468
92
125
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50
18
17
34
38
378
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123917
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1182
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49439
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545
18
43
2086
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1096
494
478
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190
130
61
186
303
1275
1291
1046
961
285
502
172
76
29
32
32
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5579
5590
5119
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200
733
87
57
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67
1560
2025
2174
2620
2166
904
1006
338
811
444
444
8fc
157
1497
237
1422
1348
3908
2708
2201
251
1401
100
130
161
30
174
3736
4780
2895
2(125
389
723
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1117
375
398
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2501
294
572
1851
2294
1555
1586
352
596
111
387
41
281
140
1740
12853
12642
9432
9005
2367
8080
1966
9141
1354
22(12
7897
11289
1412
2738
1478
2995
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943
1197
i803
7122
1433
2419
8003
32649
36286
28577
24245
15983
183
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
HI.— TABLE
C— The Public
NUMBER <>F
PUPILS IX
THE
Reading.
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284
261
312
74
242
283
553
720
L36
224
374
433
302
79
393
380
108
399
336
529
185
140
124
162
238
295
178
250
379
405
335
163
250
317
131
65!
423
215
348
2d2
75
429
174
172
251
604
(ins
288
171
204
157
l.ii
127
225
145
538
473
122
267
242
66
160
170
275
473
100
143
319
208
237
205
49
158
298
92
203
243
244
190
68
184
711
139
184
46
89
130
176
187
193
98
154
140
144
419
142
152
251
206
48
295
101
132
115
397
384
270
125
70
149
122
69
207
187
257
291
177
319
250
86
196
153
417
483
93
122
324
290
192
230
58
325
258
189
303
238
34.".
182
143
160
98
187
342
110
274
138
322
401
13!
20'.
157
138
373
151
129
261
147
67
233
1'42
136
272
337
564
220
167
12:
168
123
13L
177
18<
292
19<
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245
77
25
119
121
245
284
106
54
114
136
95
178
59
130
132
69
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167
231
07
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123
31
76
159
64
60
51
124
82
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42
167
92
165
438
72
151
244
107
53
189
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110
171
321
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178
134
63
159
107
07
131
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245
143
11
211
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596
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717
688
1389
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402
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438
786
984
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430
370
538
380
017
980
270
407
705
669
888
1078
451
7 si
676
548
1763
625
677
1157
675
243
888
576
542
013
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103
717
727
1480
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613
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802
1089
402
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430
379
538
380
419
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185
467
455
507
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272
780
706
408
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1569
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652
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238
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1080
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538
380
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705
816
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970
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812
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648
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341
317
218
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260
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325
437
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Peterborough
462
1321
530
651
809
410
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153
914
380
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400
1 801
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563
024
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207
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184
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
DIFFERENT BKAXt'HF.S OK IXSTKl'l TI( IN.
483
125
842
7V,
299
108
1698
222
489
279
1067
521
708
186
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513
245
28 1
500
106
60
237
442
712
234
40
1039
576
325
225
533
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706
48
1341
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489
665
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114
186
684
621
148
504
411
145
185
232
4681
339
358
489
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380
95
556
152
261
444
534
283
1594
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467
200
25
852
1171
778
17
274
517
306
321
433
570
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309
526
366
149
283
274
667
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182
235
491
426
484
524
158
445
326
246
519
405
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249
273
317
139
267
501
139
166
325
326
388
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383
1099
287
321
558
314
130
501
301
250
448
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351
297
424
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407
475
584
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14
254
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434
287
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99
236
202
26
53
121
249
419
85
59
167
136
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228
100
194
144
79
200
11.7
282
67
100
123
41
85
159
64
60
51
123
79
165
75
165
92
146
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136
205
179
211
47
163
109
50
104
329
344
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128
84
96
107
47
62
127
336
161
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126
50
103
307
118
115
479
12
98
138
571
50
120
196
580
58
13
185
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5)
A. 1882
III.—TABLE C— The Public
NUMBER OF PUPILS IX THE
Beading.
3
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d
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TOTALS.
O
2nd Class.
3rd Class.
5
1
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3
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123006 8S575
16368 wv>4
102869
11120
12769
60901
6531
8132
10589
2044
1016
820
569
93
311252
40282
44819
316341
39286
44240
326999
13016
48509
223917
17153
10866
32161
Grand Total, 1880
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156527
155861
109065
110093
126758 75564
130013 74368
13649
15622
1 182
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399867
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417457
289378
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3255
1196
in?:;
427
1
.... 1527
1067
Decrease
502T
Percentage of Grand Total
as compared with Total
33
22
26
16
3
TOO
82 83
87
60
186
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF INSTRUCTION.
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15
158
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61
580
3
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91
505
618
2
115
21
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33
32
37
14
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187
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
IV.— TABLE D.— The Public
PUBLIC SCHOOL
TOTALS.
Total.
Annual
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2997
2537
900
s
120
382
585
628
114
153
471
475
1000
1000
300
200
743
504
1880
•J747
6590
3204
3153
34S3
3443
1000
1000
120
135
*
Do
1879
151
111
40
15
* The average salaries "f teachers for 1880 have lieen calculated on a new and more accurate principle
which they are engaged : (1) For Counties. (2) For Cities. (3) For Towns. (4| For Province. A different
1881.
188
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
TEACHERS.
Salaries.
Certificates.
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241
1169
5534
103
1399
204
90
3400
326
12
324
282
585
82
24.")
26
6
78
8
140
256
185
628
54
231
49
8
228
22
36
*
1636
6747
239
1875
279
104
3706
356
188
1374
6596
253
1C01
307
125
3658
474
178
262
151
14
274
28
21
48
118
10
than in previous years. The total number of teachers is now divided into the total aggregate salaries at
result is obtained by this method than under the old system, a comparison cannot therefore be made until
189
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
V.— TABLE K— The Public
TOTAL.
SCHOOL-HOUSES
TITLE.
TOTALS.
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a
3
£
3
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4875
130
190
4817
130
190
58
1448
80
132
459
31
23
2249
13
35
706
4862
130
190
4702
129
183
160
1
Grand Total,
1880
5195
5137
58
1660
513
2297
706
5182
5014
168
Do
1879
5155
512?
32
1633
520
2301
693
5147
4948
199
Decrease . . .
40
14
26
33
7
4
13
35
66
31
190
191
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
VI._ TABLE F.— THE ROMAN CATilnl.ir s].;i\\ KA I K >, u,„iLS "1" oNTAltld.
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Sessional Papers (No. 5.)
A. 1882
Schools of Ontario.
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
VII.— TABLE G.— AMOUNTS PAID TO COUNTY INSPECTORS, 1SS0.
District.
Amount.
Name of Inspector.
Government
Grant.
Municipal
Grant and
Allowances.
Total.
I). McDiarmid, M.D
$ ,-.
435 00
■:.\K\ mi
420 00
745 00
600 00
570 00
444 75
400 00
000 00
600 00
605 00
01 m mi
538 75
500 nn
435 00
600 00
5S0 00
475 00
200 00
305 00
595 00
620 00
590 00
531 25
4S0 00
505 00
465 00
421 25
497 50
352 50
415 00
475 00
480 00
600 00
600 00
600 00
491 25
430 00
340 00
287 50
48.3 00
360 00
275 00
585 00
547 50
535 00
490 00
570 00
560 00
600 00
401 25
305 00
450 00
425 00
327 50
298 75
$ e.
570 00
525 00
620 00
7..J mi
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420 00
645 00
595 00
s
1090 00
74:. no
6S0 00
675 00
550 00
435 00
740 00
720 00
750 00
205 00
366 00
678 00
850 00
670 00
611 25
680 00
655 00
615 00
iqii nil
697 ■"'"
450 00
785 no
60
670 00
800 00
740 00
800 00
7ns 75
770 00
475 00
422 50
620 00
657 50
725 00
725 00
690 00
815 00
810 00
620 00
560 00
700 00
501 25
405 00
675 00
625 00
672 50
711 25
s e.
1005 00
Dundas
915 00
1040 00
Prescott and Russell . ...
1507 80
1500 00
990 00
Robert Kinnev, M.D
Leeds No. 1
Do. No. 2
10S9 75
995 00
F. L. Michel], B.A
1400 00
R. G. Scott, B.A
InlHI nn
1350 no
Lennox and Addington. . .
Do. No. 2
12S0 00
1213 75
1050 00
Gilbert D. Piatt, B.A. . .
Prince Edward
Northumberland
Durham
870 00
Edward Scarlett
1340 00
John J. Tiller
l.:nn ill
James Corle Brown. .
1225 00
Chas. D. "Curry, B.A
405 00
James H. Knight .
671 00
1273 00
James Hodgson
David Fotheringham . .
S. York
N do
1470 00
1260 00
1142 50
Peel
1160 00
Rev. Thomas McKee
James C. Morgan, M. A
N. do
1160 00
1080 00
1331 25
1195 00
Michael Joseph Kelly, M.D
James H. Ball, M.A
Clarke Moses
Brant
Lincoln
Welland
S02 50
1200 00
1135 00
1150 00
J. J. Wadsworth, M.A., M.B.
Norfolk
1400 00
William Carlvle
Oxford
1340 00
1400 00
D. P. Clapp, B.A
r>oo oo
J. J. Craig
1200 00
Thomas Gordon
W. 1 1 1 ey
815 00
E. do
S. do.
710 00
1105 00
N. Perth
S. do
1017 50
John M. Moran
John R. Miller
1000 00
1310 00
1237 50
W. do.
1350 00
1300 00
1190 00
W. do
1120 00
Alfred F. Butler
1300 00
Wilmot M. Nichols, B.A. .
E. Kent
W. do
902 50
710 50
1125 00
1050 00
Ess.-\ No. 1
Do. No. 2
1000 00
D. A. Maxwell
1010 00
Total
27034 75
483 00
36954 30
660 00
0 ;nS'.l II",
Average Salary
1143 00
Inspectors having jurisdiction only in outlying Districts, Cities and Towns Separate are not included in
above.
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Sessional Papers (No. 5.)
A. 1882
X.— TABLE K— The
NUMBER OF PUPILS IN THE VARIOUS
COUNTIES.
Glengarry
Stormont .
Dundas ..
Prescott . .
Grenyille
Leeds
Lanark . .
SUBJECTS.
Frontenac
Lennox and Addington.
Prince Edward. . .
Hastings
Northumberland .
Peterborough
Victoria
York .
Peel .
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Williamstown .
Cornwall .....
Iroquois
Morrisburg ...
Hawkesbury . .
Vankleek Hill .
Kemptville ....
Prescott
Brockville
Farmersville . .
Gananoque ....
Almonte
Carleton Place .
Pakenham ....
Perth
Smith's Falls . .
Arnprior
Pembroke
Renfrew
Sydenham
Napanee
Newburgh
Picton
Trenton
Brighton
Campbellford. .
Cobourg
Colborne
Bowmanville . .
Newcastle ....
Port Hope ....
Norwood
Peterborough .
Lindsay
Oakwood
Omemee
Oshawa
Port Perry ....
Uxbridge
Whitby
Markham
Newmarket . . .
Richmond Hill
Weston
Brampton ....
Streetsville . . .
Barrie
38
82
54
75
96
56
76
72
75
128
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56
145
116
35
212
50
91
85
75
83
76
58
124
38
82
54
75
96
56
76
72
75
128
140
56
145
116
35
212
50
91
85
75
83
76
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81
62
78
160
65
110
33
140
47
218
162
65
47
115
150
112
202
62
40
90
54
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73
96
56
76
72
75
128
140
56
145
116
35
212
50
91
85
75
83
76
58
124
84
62
78
95
65
110
33
98
47
218
162
65
62
115
156
112
202
62
69
90
54
140
35
195
54
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26
31
18
72
75
128
26
145
116
33
212
28
83
40
30
124
14
38
8
82
14
54
14
73
20
96
33
56
10
70
18
72
20
75
9
128
29
140
16
56
58
145
8
116
12
35
44
175
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17
45
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48
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91
85
75
83
76
58
124
110
33
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17
218
162
65
78
115
156
112
202
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140
200
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
II iuli Schools.
I'.K WCHKS OF INSTRUCTION.
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
TABLE K.— The
NUMBER OF PUPILS IN THE VARIOUS
SUBJECTS.
COUNTIES.
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SCHOOLS.
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68
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68
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19
08
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294
84
219
84
53
84
53
53
111
23
294
S4
294
Orillia
84
Oakville
44
44
44
12
43
32
44
43
78
7S
78
37
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38
78
78
131
62
131
50
52
131
56
52
44
36
17
35
30
11
131
56
52
131
Paris
"52'
56
Lincoln
50
37
37
37
37
2
38
21
Niagara
58
58
58
58
58
13
12
5S
37
53
70
88
123
131
53
70
88
123
131
53
70
88
123
131
53
70
7
115
....
17
70
7
36
50
53
70
88
120
131
53
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70
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Welland
121
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Caledonia
131
34
71
62
13
71
30
13
71
62
8
14
30
36
71
02
37
28
71
Port I'nver
62
62
43
93
140
115
lit;
210
60
43
93
140
115
116
170
72
43
93
140
115
98
210
72
21
40
52
70
201
10
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40
30
12
40
50
25
18
7
8
43
93
141
115
116
147
43
93
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140
115
116
147
Wellington
Elora
72
72
70
93
70
93
70
93
70
31
30
31
70
93
70
Harriston
93
93
111
111
96
96
13
96
96
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105
105
105
40
105
105
242
242
52
45
242
38
123
130
38
02
130
108
25
19
242
52
123
242
52
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123
123
122
222
222
268
120
192
222
208
70
192
222
90
70
72
180
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00
50
222
208
120
192
222
268
268
Clinton
120
192
120
Goderich
192
89
109
90
6(3
176
89
109
90
60
162
89
109
90
66
170
21
50
90
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65
41
14
18
51
89
109
90
66
170
89
109
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90
Parkhill
66
176
38
83
296
72
156
130
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38
83
296
72
156
130
104
38
83
290
72
156
130
104
10
18
72
16
30
68
10
38
83
296
72
156
130
104
36
Elgin
83
167
118
83
St. Thomas.
296
72
156
78
80
25
156
130
Windsor
104
202
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
High Schools.
BRANCHES OF INSTRUCTION.
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20
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18
44
14
16
8
117
13
26
68
6
74
46
2
203
45 Victoria.
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A. 1882
TABLE K.— The
NUMBER OF 1'ITILS IN THE VAKKH S
SUBJECTS.
HIGH SCHOOLS— CITIES.
%
a
O
3
g
a
5 6
c £
S
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353
1
195 195
353 353
178 178
195
353
178
500
172
386
178
426
270
195
353
104
400
110
10C
178
170
182
130
50
320
195
204
19
353
21
204
34
260
34
12S
107
195
353
195
353
178 178
586
172
386
200
426
334
586
172
' 386
178
426
206
580 580
172
172
3S6
200
426
334
172
386
Ottawa
200
426
Toront J .
334
Do. 1879
1818
1797
21
12765
12015
12288
11691
12128
11281
7115
7171
2397
2693
4542
4500
12825
12105
12667
U7i 1
750
597
847
42
720
906
56
296
j
Percentage of Total Number Attending.
16
13
j
100 1 94
I
90
06
56
54
25
15
44
30
100
99
98
High Schools
98
Total, CoU. Inst, and High Schools. .
14
99
95
94
55
18
35
99
98
204
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
High Schools.
BRANCHES OF INSTRUCTION.
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48
200
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200
200
26
26
86
17
140
35
126
38
426
426
426
118
118
198
25
198
59
258
334
42
300
334
334
12
232
33
218
47
239
47
270
12304
2
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12654
12634
2519
2991
95
131
5464
859
5559
1100
2697
11288
6
660
6888
11873
11935
2464
2871
411
238
157
4087
729
5391
1097
2851
1019
1408
781
699
55
120
130
168
3
4
38
316
107
157
154
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68
98
98
19
24
2
3
50
9
59
12
37
95
3
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98
98
20
24
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6
7
13
96
5
64
98
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20
24
a
1
42
6
43
•
21
205
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
XI.— TABLE L.— The
MISCELLANEOUS
COUNTIES.
HIGH SCHOOLS.
Alexandria ..,
Williamstown
Stobmont
Dundas
Iroquois
Morrisburg .. .
1'rescott Hawkesbury
Vankleek Hill.
g renville .
Leeds
Kemptville .
Prescott . . .
Lanark .
Brockville ..
Farmers ville
Gananoque . .
Almonte
Carleton Place .
Pakenhani ....
Perth
Smith's Kails . .
Arnprior .
Pembroke .
Renfrew . .
FfiONTENAC Sydenham
L«.N"N'i\ AMI
Addlngton
Prince Edward —
Eastings
Northumberland .
Durham
Napanee . .
Newburgh.
Pictou . .
Trenton
Petekbobot '.h
VlCTOBIA
Brighton ..
Oampbellford .
i lobourg
( lolborne
Bowmanville
Newcastle
Port Hope . .
Norwood . . . .
Peterboro' . .
Lindsay
Oakwood .
Omemee . .
1 '
14-5'
20G
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (Xo. 5).
A. 1882
High Schools.
INFORMATION.
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800
900
850
800
000
1000
1000
1000
1000
000
900
800
1000
750
S00
700
700
1000
800
900
850
900
•.mo
1200
800
1200
880
1200
650
1100
Head Masters and their
Universities.
W. D. Johnston, B.A., Toronto.
John Graham, B.A., McUill.
James Smith, M.A., Aberdeen.
W. A. Whitney, M.A., Victoria.
Irwin Stuart, B.A., Queen's.
John A. Houston, B.A., Trinity.
T. Otway Page, B.A., Toronto.
James A. Carman, B.A., Albert.
M. McPherson, M.A., Victoria.
W. H. Law, B.A., M.D., Victoria.
A. Bowerman, M.A., Victoria.
Clare L. Worrell, B.A., Toronto.
P. C. McGregor, B.A., Queen's.
J. S. Jamieson, M.A., Victoria.
J. R. Youmans, M.A., Victoria.
F. L. Michell, B.A., Toronto.
John O. McGregor, M.A., Toronto.
F. F. Macnab, M.A., Queen's.
A. M< Murchy, B.A., Queen's.
Charles McDowell, B.A., Queen's.
J. E. Burgess, M.A., Queen's.
Robert Matheson, B.A., Toronto.
P. L Dorland, B.A., Albert.
Robert Dobson, B.A. , Victoria.
Henry M. Hicks, M.A., Toronto.
Robert K. Orr, B.A., Toronto.
A. G. Knight, B.A., Victoria.
T>. C. McHenry, M.A., Victoria.
J. Y. Cruickshank, B.A., Victoria.
William Oliver, B. A., Toronto.
William McBride, B.A., Toronto.
Adam Purslow, M.A., Victoria.
M. McKay, Certificate.
J. Frith Jeffers, M.A., Toronto.
\V. K, Tilley, M.A., Victoria.
O.J. Brown, M.A., Victoria.
John Shaw, Certificate.
45 Victoria.
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A. 1882
TABLE L.— The
MISCELLANEOUS
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Sessional Papers (JNo. 5).
A. 1882
Hitrh Schools.
FXFoiaiATION.
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1100
800
700
800
700
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800
1050
1200
2000
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1200
1000
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Head Masters and their
Universities.
W. W. Tamblyn, M.A., Toronto.
I). McBride, B.A., Victoria.
John J. Magee, B.A., Toronto.
G. H. Robinson, M.A., Toronto.
E. T. Crowle, M.A., Gies ■ n.
J. E. Dickson, B.A., Toronto.
Thomas Carscadden, M.A.. Toronto.
George Wallace, B.A., Dublin.
Cortez Fessenden, B.A., Toronto.
J. H. Johnston, M.A., Toronto.
H. B. Spotton, M.. A., Toronto.
Win. Forrest, B.A., M.D., Toronto.
Win. Williams. B.A., Toronto.
George B. Ward, M.A., McGill.
N. J. Wellwood, 13. A., Toronto.
John Herald, M.A., Queen's.
I). H. Hunter, B.A., Toronto.
J. W. Acres, B.A., Toronto.
W. G. Wallace, B.A., Toronto.
William Cruickshank, M. A., Aberdt en.
Albert Andrews, Certificate.
A. C. Crosby, B.A., Albert.
JohnM. Bell, M.A., Glasgow.
A. McCulloch, M.A., Queen's.
J. M. Dunn, B.A., LL.B., Toronto.
J. Morgan, B. A., Toronto.
H. E. Kennedy, B.A., Mt. Alison, K.B.
C. W. Harrison, M.A., Victoria,
James Lumsden, M.A., Aberdeen.
W. W. Rutherford, B.A., Toronto
Rev. George Grant, B.A., Toronto.
Albert M. Morris, B.A., Albert.
George Strauchon, B.A., Albert.
James W. Connor, B.A., Toronto.
William Tassie, M.A., Toronto.
George W. Field B.A., Toronto.
M. M. Fenwick, B.A., Toronto.
Wm. O'Connor, M.A., Queen's, Inland.
Joseph Keid, B.A., Toronto.
Alexander Steele, B.A., Toronto.
209
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
TABLE L.— The
MISCELLAXOUE3
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
High Schools.
INFORMATION.
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800
1000
750
825
1200
850
1100
1000
1100
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1750
1050
17S0
1300
1200
1500
1600
2100
Henry de la Matter, Certificate.
Archibald B. McCallnm, B. A., Queen's.
0. J. Joliffe, B.A., Victoria.
C. J. Macgregor, M.A. , Toronto.
J. E. Wetherell, B.A., Toronto.
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Hugh I. Strong, B.A., Toronto.
2
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9
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E. M. Bigg, M.A., Toronto.
D. A. McMk-lifiel, B.A., Toronto.
W. G. MacLachlan, B.A., Toronto.
Emamiel McKay. B.A.. Trinity.
John Millar, B.A., Toronto.
C. R. Gunne, B.A., Trinity.
David S. Paterson, B.A., Toronto.
William Sinclair, B.A., Toronto.
Angus Sinclair, M.A. , Toronto.
R. Dawson, B.A., Dublin.
J. E. Hodgson, M.A., Toronto.
William Tytler, B.A., Toronto.
George Dickson, M.A., Victoria.
Archibald P. Knight, M.A., Queen's.
Rev. K. A. Checldey, B.A., Dublin. '
J. Thorbum, LL.D'., McGill.
John Seath, B.A.. Queen's, Ireland.
Archibald MacMurchy, M.A., Toronto.
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3, McGill.
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211
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
Division 4.
Comparisons between the period from 1872 to 1876, and from 1877 to 18S1 inclusive.
1. In Legislation.
The legislation of 1871 and 1877 respectively mark the beginning of important
changes in the elementary and secondary branches of education. By the Act of 1871
all common schools became "free public schools," and every child from seven to thirteen
years of age, inclusive, was thereby declared to have the legal right of attending some public
school Parents were also required to see that each child attended some school for at
least four months in each year. County Inspectors with larger powers and duties were
substituted for the " Local Superintendents,'' and also appointed for cities and towns,
their qualifications being prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction. County
Boards of Examiners were established for the examination and licensing of teachers
under regulations of the Council of Public Instruction, which was also required by a
Committee of its appointment to prescribe a programme and prepare papers for the
uniform examination and classification of Public School teachers — First Class Certificates
being awarded by the Council of Public Instruction only, and Second and Third Class
Certificates by County and City Boards of Examiners only ; First and Second Class Cer-
tificates being permanent during good behaviour, and valid throughout the Province, and
any existing Certificates being continued in force in their respective counties. The
Council of Public Instruction was also required to provide by the training of teachers,
programme of study and the selection of text-books, and special regulations, for teaching
in the Public Schools, amongst other subjects, the elements of natural history, of agri-
cultural chemistry, of mechanics and of agriculture, but these latter were made optional
■ by the Act of 1877.
Trustees were declared to be personally responsible for school moneys if they
neglected to take proper security from their Secretary-Treasurer ; disputes between
trustees and teachers were referred to settlement in the Division Court ; the summer
vacation was to continue from the 15th July to the loth August ; Public Schools in
cities, towns and villages were placed under School Boards, and County Councils were
empowered to establish Township Boards, on the vote however of two-thirds of the
school sections therein ; the County and other Grammar Schools became High Schools,
and one half of the amount of the High School Grant was required to be raised in cities,
towns separated, and counties, and all other sums for maintenance and school accommoda-
tion, by the municipality in which the High School was situate; the period of the
summer vacation in the High School was established from 1st July to the 15th August.
Jurisdiction was given to the County Judge over persons having school moneys or
property in their hands. This and other Acts were consolidated in 1874 into one Statute
for Public and High Schools respectively, and such consolidation forms the basis of
the Revised Statutes, Chap. 203, 204 and 205, with the Amendments made by the Act
of Is 77. This Act was an early result of the change affected in 187G, when the
Education Department, constituted by a Committee of the Executive Council of the
Province, and a member thereof as Minister, were substituted for the Council of Public
Instruction and the Chief Superintendent respectively. Only such provisions and
amendments were made by this Act as appeared to be then urgently required for the
further improvement of our system. By this Act the Education Department was author-
ized to take the following important steps in advance, namely : To grant equivalents in
the ■ amination of Public School Teachers for that in the High Schools ; to arrange with
Public School Boards for establishing one of the Public Schools in each county as a County
Model School, for affording normal or professional training to candidates for Third Class
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Certificates, which they had not previously received or been examined upon ; to require at
any Normal or County Model School the examination in professional instruction ; and
such further conditions to be complied with by all candidates for Public School Teachers'
Certificates as would secure duly qualified teachers in the several schools ; to award, upon
the examination and report of the Central Committee, all First and Second Class Cer-
tificates; to encourage Teachers' Associations.
The school year was divided into two terms : the first from the Third of January till
the Seventh of July, and comprising 132 teaching days ; and the second from the Eight-
eenth of August to the Twenty-third of December, and comprising 90 teaching days — and
for the year 222 such days. The summer vacation was extended to forty days in rural
sections, instead of thirty under the former law ; and in cities, towns and villages became
the same as in the High Schools, namely, for seven weeks.
The proceedings in the formation of Township Boards and settlement of difficulties
consequent thereon, were made more certain, as well as those respecting the formation,
alteration and dissolution of all school unions. The assessment and collection of Public
School rates was transferred from the trustees to the Municipalities ; and the Separate
Schools were authorized to take advantage of this agency, and thereby also ascertain the
Separate School supporters. The quarterly payment of teachers' salaries was also
authorized, as also County Grants to County Model Schools and to Teachers' Associations.
The power of County Boards of issuing Second Class Provincial Certificates under the
Act of 1871 was taken away, and limited to Third Class Certificates. High Schools
were replaced in their original position of County Grammar Schools, and the County
equivalent made at least equal to the Legislative Grant, while the local municipality was
under a similar obligation, as well as providing for all school accommodation.
The Acts of 1879, 1880 and 1881 were also found necessary in the further progress of
our system, as well as to remove doubts and simplify the procedure at school elections.
Requisite checks for the protection of the ratepayers on expenditure on capital account
were also provided. Useful and beneficial provisions of the School Law were applied to
Separate Schools, and a representation given them on the County Board of Examiners.
By that of 1880 an optional provision for rural school trustees to shorten the summer
vacation to four weeks (the original period in the Act of 1871) was passed, but the
extent of its operation has yet to be ascertained. A satisfactory machinery for the
equalization of rates in unions was provided, and it was made clear that the muni-
cipality should assess, collect and pay over school rates without any charge or expense to
the school corporation. In 1881, for the first time, efficient provisions were introduced
for securing school attendance for all children between the ages of seven and thirteen years,
for a period of twenty-two weeks in two terms of eleven weeks each in each year ; and as
these are similar to the means adopted for compelling attendance by By-laws of School
Boards in England and the Education Act of Scotland, the result in future years should
show improved attendance, if School Boards and trustees properly fulfil their duty in
this essential for the more complete success of our elementary system.
2. Administration.
The two periods of five years each, between 1872 and 1876 inclusive, and between
1 S77 ami L881 inclusive, present a favourable opportunity for comparison in several
particulars and especially in the practical results which best illustrate the operation of
the principles of any system and its efficiency.
The administrative record of the Council of Public Instruction appearing in the
Reports shows the number of meetings which took place during 1871 to 1875 inclusive,
namely, in 1871, twenty-two ; in 1872, twenty-six ; in 1873, sixteen; and in 187-1 (with
its elected members) fifteen meetings were held, and in 1875, ten.
During the years 1871 and 1872 the following subjects were considered and dealt
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with by such Council, namely : Regulations respecting the qualification of Inspectors and
Examiners, and as to the examination and classification of teachers under the provisions
of the new Act of 1871 ; the appointment of the Committee of Examiners, consisting of
Professor Young and High School Inspectors McKenzie and J. A. McLellan, to prepare
examination papers for candidates for Certificates as Public School Teachers, and a
programme for their examination ; the consideration of text-books and the approval and
adoption of an additional list of authorized books for the Public and High Schools
respectively ; the programme, course of study, and regulations for the Public Schools, and
increased facilities in the Normal School.
Communications took place between the Government and the Council as to the High
School entrance regulations, and as to the revision of the Readers, when instructions were
received from the Provincial Secretary that before any future revision of text-books was
undertaken the necessity therefor should be pointed out to the Government.
In January 1873 the Council adopted a petition to the Legislature setting forth its
claims for continuance, and objecting to the proposed elective principle. A third High
School Inspector was appointed. A programme and regulations for High Schools and
Collegiate institutes, and as to the admission of pupils, were adopted, while the former
requirements for Third Class Certificates were adhered to. A Committee was appointed
for the examination of text-books. In the year 1874 the Council of Public Instruction
was composed of the Chief Superintendent, eight members appointed by the Lieutenant-
Governor, six elected by each College possessing University powers, one by the High
School masters, one by the Inspectors of Public Schools, and one by the teachers of the
Public Schools, being in all eighteen.
In the following year the Council considered recommendations from the Central
Committee as to examination papers for High School admission, and for the examination
of students in the Normal School, and for Public School teachers ; also as to the revision
of the regulations respecting the programme of study in the High and Public Schools,
and the duties of High and Public School Inspectors, trustees, teachers ami others ; also
as to the revision of text-books, and the catalogue of books for library and prizes. These
were respectively referred to Committees, and that on library and prize books was
instructed at the meeting of 10th December, 1874, to inquire into an improved mode of
supplying a better class of library and prize books. The qualifications of Head Masters
and Assistants in High Schools were defined, and also the value and duration of First,
Second and Third Class Certificates. In 1875 a sub-committee was appointed to take
into consideration the working of the Book Depository, with the view of supplying the
best class of books for library and prize purposes, and also with reference to the general
interests of the Province for the free circulation of literature through the ordinary trade
channels. Notice was also given to authors and publishers that the Council had not
before them any History of Canada which would meet the requirements of the schools,
and that they would gladly take into consideration any new work on this subject which
might be submitted to them, with the view to its adoption as a text-book. A list of
books recommended by the Committee on Text-books was added to the list of approved
text-books. The suggestions of the High School Inspectors, and proposed regulations
for the Intermediate Examination in High Schools, and the application thereto of the
principle of -'payment by results" were considered and approved of by the Council on the
4th day of May 1875, and these regulations took effect at the Examinations in July
1876; regulations and course of study for the Normal and Model Schools at Toronto
wen- also adopted ; also as to Teachers' Certificates in new Townships. The programmes
and courses of study in the Public and High Schools respectively were also revised.
In the second period from 1876 to 1881 the matters dealt with by Orders in
Council it Minutes of the Education Department were in 1876 (from March) 56; in
L877 87 : in 1878 111; in 1879 117 ; in 1880 132 ; and in 1881 91.
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In 1876 the subjects (amongst others) considered and approved of were the follow-
ing : — High School programme and apportionment of Grant ; Central Committee, appoint-
ment of additional members ; Intermediate and Teachers' Examinations ; appointment of
Sub-Examiners ; subjects for First Class Certificates ; Separate School inspection ; amended
High School programme and apportionment of the Grant and Examinations ;
In 1877 : — Entrance Examinations and programme of study and Intermediate Ex-
amination in High Schools ; Superannuated Teachers' Fund regulations; School accom-
modation ; Public School course of study and regulations ; sanction of Library and Prize
Books ; Model School inspection and Model School regulations ;
In 1878 : — Revised regulations, as published in the " Compendium of School Law ;"
certain Text Books authorized and Library and Prize Books sanctioned ;
In 1879 : — Text Books authorized, prices fixed and new conditions required ;
amended regulations as to Teachers' Certificates ; Poor School Grant regulations ; print-
ing of new edition of Beaders sanctioned ;
In 1880 : — Regulations respecting the Non-professional Examinations for First and
Third Class Certificates ; amended regulations for Certificates of qualification as Public
School Teachers, and High School programme for 1880; amended regulations respecting
the training of First and Second Class Teachers ; regulations respecting County Teachers'
Associations ;
In 1881 : — Regulations as to the examination of Candidates for Public School
Teachers' Certificates ; amended regulations as to Public School Text Books ; High
School programme for 1881-2 ; regulation as to teaching of Hygiene in the Provincial
Normal Schools.
■J. Business Transactions.
The official business transacted by the Education Office under the Chief Superin-
tendent and by the Minister of Education, is shown in the Return to the Legislative
Assembly in 1879 (Sessional Paper No. 71). The volume of correspondence in that year
was 29,039, while in 1875 it was 20,G95 ; and the number of reports sent out in 1878
was 380,319.
The following Table shows the volume of business done in the Department during
the years 1879 to 1881 inclusive :
(a) Moneys Received by the Department.
Receipts.
Expenditure.
Year.
Depository
Receipts.
Model School
Receipts.
Superannuated
Teachers'
Fund.
Miscellaneous
Receipts.
Total Receipts1, Exp^ul.e>
Department. %™*
1879
1880
1881
S c.
23,357 00
18,710 00
3,320 00
8 c.
7,798 00
9,122 00
11,523 00
S c
16,304 00
15,810 00
14,198 00
$ c.
503 00
636 00
2,410 00
8 c.
47,902 00
44.2S4 00
31,451 00
$ c.
527,097 00
505,184 00
21.-.
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i.d Depository.
Receipts.
Letters
Received.
Number of Sales
made.
Total Value
despatched from
Depository.
L879
S c.
23,357 00
S c.
17,803 00
8,916
5,083
$ c.
3'.i,G07 00
1880
18,710 00
170 00
0,810
3,140
24,816 00 est.
1881
3,320 00
Noue.
3,152
1,019
3,320 00
(c) Education Depa/rtmt nt ( 'orrespondence.
Year.
Hi^li and
Public
Schools.
Deposi-
tory.
8, oil;
9,810
3,152
Superannua-
tion
Fund.
Normal
and Model
Schools.
■
Mechanics'
Institutes.
Total
Letters
Received.
Total
Letters
Despatched.
1879
1886
1SS1
7,345
1,005
2,961
2,363
2,025
962
20,915
20,683
15,089t
29,039
33,579*
25,502
(d) Documents, Forms, <(•>'.. nuitu.-i/'i/ <li -tpatched
Trustees' Blank Half-yearly Reports 14,000
" Annual " 5,000
Public School Financial Statements 750
Inspectors' Summary Reports 70
Township " 500
High School Inspectors' " 420
" Annual " 105
" Financial " 105
Half-yearly " 500
Roman Catholic Separate School Half-yearly Reports 800
Annual " 200
Minister's Annual Report 2,000
Examination Papers, Regulations, etc 195,500
Various forms 10,000
Circulars, about 35,000
Total 264,950
# Circulars, etc.. were included up to 1880 in the total number of letters despatched, but since that
date thej
t In addition l<> 15,189 Letters received in 1881 there were :<>< u ItepoiU and Returns.
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4- Programme and Course of Study.
In matters directly affecting the educational results of the schools themselves, such
as the Course of Study, Text Books, and the efficiency of Teachers, the particulars during
these respective periods are shown in the several yearly Reports. In the Course of Stud)'
prescribed in 1874 by the Council of Public Instruction, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic,
and English Language were essentials ; but Physiology and Natural History, Natural
Philosophy, Agriculture, Chemistry and Botany, Christian Morals and Civil Government
were also declared to be subjects which should be included in such course, as being easily
learned by pupils under twelve years of age, and such subjects were accordingly prescribed.
Twenty-seven and a half hours per week were fixed for school-room study, while the
work for home preparation in the First and Second Classes was to occupy half an hour
each evening ; in the Third and Fourth, an hour to an hour and a half ; and in the Fifth
and Sixth, from an hour and a half to two hours ; and parents were directed to see that
this work was attended to by their children at home. The Regulations also prescribed
the following Time Table :—
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Time
s
Subjects.
Minimum number of
hours per week for
study and recitation.
Second Class.
o o 0
"*- c
3
Thirl Class.
SS<3
in
£ ^^
|«S
3 £ >>
|||
s
1
Heading
First and Second
Reading Books.
ei
Third Reading B'k
to p. 164.
°4
Third Reading B'k.
5
-
Spelling and
Etymol igy.
First and Second
Reading Books.
14
Third Reading B'k
and Spelling B'k.
14
Third Reading B'k.
and Spelling B'k.
2
Lettersof Alphabet
& Simple Words
24
Simple Words.
24
Capitals & Words
neatly & legibly.
24
4
Arithmetic . .
Arabic Notation to
1000.
Addition. Subtrac-
tion.
Simple Questions in
Mental Arithme-
tic.
v.
Arabic Notation to
1,000,000, and
Roman Notation
to M.
Arithmetical Ta-
bles.
Simple Rules and
Reduction.
Simple Questions in
Mental Arith.
44
Arabic and Roman
Notation to four
periods.
Compound Rules.
Gr. Com. Meas.
Least i '"in. Mul.
Reduction.
Vulgar Fractions
to Addition.
Mental Arith.
5
5
Grammar
Pointing out the
Nouns, Verbs,
Adjectives, Pro-
nouns and Pre-
positions on any
page of Second
Reader.
24
Parts of Speech.
Gender, Person &
Num. of Nouns,
and Comparison
of Adjectives.
Separating Simple
Sentences into
their two essen-
tial parts.
24
0
Object Lessons
Lessons on Com-
mon Objects and
Things, on Na-
tural History,
and on Moral
Duties.
2
Lessons on Com-
mon Objects and
Things, on Na-
tural History,
and on Moral
Duties.
2
7
Composition .
Simple Sentences,
orally and in
writing.
Short Descriptions
of Simple Objects
'
Simple Sentences
of any kind, oral-
ly or in writing.
Short Descriptions
of Simple Objects
1
8
Geography. . .
Cardinal Points of
Compass.
Map Definitions &
Map Notations.
2J
Definitions.
Map of World gen-
erally.
Map of America
j and Ontario.
24
Map of Canada ge-
nerally.
24
9 History
10
Christian Mo-
rals & I ' i v i 1
Governm'nt
11
Human Phy-
Biology and
Natural
1 1 l-I-rv .
218
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Table, 1874.
Fourth Class.
*c 3 d
3 |-S
3 fc g
it
Fifth Cl'iss.
o o fl
%M «
3 %'%
a u
&"&
3 0.S
3 re
3 £>>
'$ -5
Sixth Class.
a *
a s
3 £ >>
•9 ST]
X g 3
Fourth Reading Book to
p. 244.
4
Fourth Reading Book.
24
Fifth Reading Book.
24
Fourth Reading Book and
Spelling Book.
2
Fourth Reading Book and
Spelling Book. 1
Reading and Spelling B'ks.
1
Neatly and legibly.
24
Neatly and legibly and
with fair rapidity.
14
Neatly, legibly and rapid-
ly-
14
Principles of Arabic and
Roman Notation. *
Vulgar Fractions, Deci-
mal Fractions, Simple
Proportion, with reasons
of rules.
Mental Arithmetic.
5
Proportion, Practice, Per-
centage, Stocks, theory
of said rules.
Mental Arithmetic.
3
General Review.
Involution and Evolution.
Compound Interest.
3
Principal Grammatical
Forms and Definitions.
Analysis of Simple Sen-
tences.
Parsing Simple Sentences.
21
Analysis of Prose Sen-
tences contained inRead-
ing Book.
Parsing, with application
of Rules of Syntax.
24
Analysis of Verse Sen-
tences in Reading B'k.
Parsing, with application
of Rules of Syntax.
24
Simple and Complex Sen-
tences, orally or in writ'g.
Grammatical changes of
Construction.
Short Narrative or De-
scription.
Familiar Letters.
1
Simple and Complex Sen-
tences of any kind.
Grammatical Changes of
Construction.
Narrative & Description.
Familiar and Business
Letters.
1
Composition on any as-
signed subject.
Paraphrase of any assigned
passage.
1
Maps of Europe, Asia and
Africa.
Maps of Canada and On-
tario.
24
Political Geography, Pro-
ducts, &c, of Principal
Countries of the World.
24
Physical Geography of the
< 'ontinents generally.
Use of the Globes.
2
Elements of Canadian and
English History.
2|
Canadian and English His-
tory, cont.
2
Elements of Ancient and
Modern History.
2
Christian Morals.'
1
Elements of Civil Govern-
ment.
1
Elements of Civil Govern- 1
ment. 1
Genera] View of the Ani-
mal Kiti-'l' in.
li
Human Physiology. 1
219
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Time
1
Subjects.
First Class.
'2=3
Second Class.
°.sg
= ;'?
3 .
2—1
| g ^>
| gs
Third Class,
■SSd
s
12
Natural Phi-
losophy.
English Liter-
ature.
13
Agricultural
Chemistry
and Botany.
Algebra
Geometry.. .
Mensuration .
17
Book-keeping.
Domestic Eco-
nomy (Girls
only).
19
Linear Draw-
ing.
On Slates.
1
On .Slates.
1
( m Slates & Black-
board,
1
20
Vocal Music.
Simple Songs.
1
21J
Simple Songs.
1
Til
Simple Son^s.
1
24J
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Table, 1874. — Continued.
Fourth Class.
- - ~
3 ? s
a . -
0 o«S
g g >i
=s 8 -5
I*"
Fifth Class.
o o a
III
= s|
§ zz-
3 = 5
Sixth Class.
a »<
3 «
g 2 >»
■3 s"3
Nature and Use of the Me-
chanical Powers.
14
Nature and Use of the Me-
chanical Powers.
1
English Literature.
(Collier's English Litera-
ture. )
Review previous subjects.
14
Elements of Chemistry and
Botany in First Lessons
in Agriculture, pp. 9-76.
li
Remainder of First Les-
sons in Agriculture ; but
pupils in cities and
towns may omit Les-
sons 30, 31, 32, 34, 37.
14
14
Definitions and first 17
Exercises of Authorized
Text Book.
2
Quadratic Equations.
2
Definitions, Postulates and
Axioms. First 30 Pro-
positions, Book I.
14
Books I. and II.
14
Definitions.
Mensuration of Surfaces.
14
Definitions.
Mensuration of Surfaces
and Solids.
14
Single and Double Entry.
i#
Single and Double Entry.
Commercial Forms and
Usages.
l*
j In First Lessons in Agri-
1 culture, Lesson 38.
4*
In First Lessons in Agri-
culture, Lesson 38.
*
Outline of Maps.
Common Objects on paper.
l
Outline of Maps and Com-
mon Objects on paper
and black-board.
l
Outline and Perspective
Sketches of Common
Objects, on paper and
black-board.
l
Simple Songs.
l
Simple Songs.
l
Simple Songs.
l
27i
28
28
* Time already counted in.
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It was also provided that the order of subjects should be followed and taught in the
time prescribed per week for each subject, and none omitted.
Under the Regulations of 1877 the course of study became more flexible, in
expressly providing that it was to be followed so far only as the circumstances of each
school would allow, when the necessary modifications were permitted. The former limit-
table was repealed, and School Boards and Trustees with their teacher left to regulate
the time of teaching in their discretion. Teachers were also instructed that the course of
study had reference to thoroughly graded schools only, and that in other schools, and
especially in rural, deviations were permissible, the Inspector approving. The teacher
was also directed to instruct his pupils by his own personal efforts and knowledge, and
less by text-book and rote memory, especially in the First, Second and Third Classes.
Subjects such as Natural Philosophy, Chemistry and Agriculture were made optional.
Hygiene was to be taught by familiar information given by the teacher, and no text-book
used, while teachers were directed to take their own boys and put them through portions
of squad drill ; calisthenics were to be taught to the girls. Teachers in their conduct and
discipline were enjoined to be examples for good, and so to beneficially influence the
bearing and character of each pupil.
5. Text Books.
As to text-books, the Return in Sessional Papers of 1881, No. 36, presents the fol-
lowing comparisons, viz.: List of authorized Public School text-books on 1st July, 1867 ;
list of additional books authorized by the Council of Public Instruction from 1st July,
1867, to 31st December, 1875 ; and list of books authorized by the Education Depart-
ment from 1876, to January, 1881. This Return also gives full particulars of the text-
books in each list, their educational merits, mechanical execution and retail prices, and
shows the great improvement which now exists.
In the parting circular of the late Chief Superintendent (February 29th, 1876), to
the several Municipal Councils, he gives instances of the backward condition in 1846 of
the schools, and the subjects which had engaged his attention since then, and amongst them
text-books; as to which, in 1847, he reported "that there were in use upwards of 295
"textbooks; of spelling books 13, reading books 107, arithmetics 53, geographies 20,
"histories 21, grammars 16, and in nine other subjects 53. Most of these were foreign,
" and, in general, the prices wer s> high and the quality as inferior as their variety was
" great. To relieve Canadian parents of such a burden, and the schools of such a nuisance,
" was attended with difficulties, but which were speedily overcome. The Council of Public
"Instruction, in 1846, adopted the Irish National series of text-books, having made an
" arrangement with the Irish National Board that their books might be re-printed in Upper
" Canada, or purchased in Dublin at 50 per cent, below the retail price there. The
" Department here re-printed none of such books, but authorized their re-printing by
"Canadian publishers who might apply. The immediate effect was the issue of two
" Canadian editions of the Readers and the importation of original editions by booksellers,
"and a consequent competition in quality and price." This series was continued in use in
the Public Schools for twenty years, and having served a good purpose originally it
became generally complained of as behind the times ; all editions, moreover, were poor
in paper, printing and binding. They were superseded by the Canadian Readers in 1868.
The explanatory remarks which accompany the schedules in the Sessional Return
referred to, justify the inference that our Public School text-books have reached a con-
dition to-day so far satisfactory as to be considered almost permanent, except perhaps in
affording some further choice in Readers suitable to the circumstances of this Province,
and in supplying the want, which the Council of Public Instruction found in 1875, and
which still exists, of a good school History of Canada which would present in an interest-
ing anil narrative form such incidents of Canadian history as each child should know of
his native land, inciting him in turn to imitate and become worthy of those Canadians
whose brave deeds and energetic lives are to be found recorded there.
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6. Teachers, their Training and Examination Tests.
Of all the requisite instrumentalities for securing satisfactory results in the elemen-
tary and secondary branches of our system, the complete efficiency of each teacher is
the most important and essential, and the nearer such efficiency is reached the greater
the return for those large and liberal expenditures from public sources and individual
ratepayers, and for the labour, care and interest bestowed everywhere throughout the
Province in maintaining and promoting educational work. This work will fall short of
affording reasonably adequate equivalents for all such money and labour expended
unless each teacher is fully qualified, not only by knowledge and experience of the best
mi tlii ids of instructiou in the subjects to be taught, by his aptitude thereiu, and power
of discipline over his pupils, but in possessing full sympathy with each of them and
presenting that good example in conduct which is so influential on their characters.
Progress and improvement in this direction have been continuous, but it is here that con-
stant advance must be made and vigilance exercised, for the mere standing still and
being content with the present position would soon turn into retrogression ; and the
service of teaching degenerate again into a mere stepping-stone for other pursuits,
instead of its gradual development into the most meritorious and beneficial of all pro-
fessions. It will be seen from the following references that from time to time efforts
have been made towards obtaining better teachers in the elementary schools than
formerly existed, and that the necessary means for qualifying them have gradually been
improved and extended.
Soon after the passing of the Act of 1871, the Council of Public Instruction gave
effect to its provisions for securing a uniform standard of questions by the Central Com-
mittee of Examiners for all classes of Public School Teachers' Certificates, and the
examination by such (ommittee of the papers for First Class Certificates, those for
Second and Third Class being examined by the County Boards of Examiners. The
Council also framed regulations for improving the course of instruction in the Normal
and Model Schools, and in practice in the Model School ; also in the entrance examina-
tion to the High Schools and for establishing half-yearly intermediate examinations
therein. The minimum age then required of Third Class Candidates was sixteen for
females and eighteen for males, and the minimum qualifications required a moderate
knowledge of elementary subjects, but there was complete absence of any requirement as
to experience iu teaching, or methods, or discipline. The tendency manifested was to a
disproportionate increase in Third Class Candidates and decrease in the Second and
First Class, and the like results in the number of Certificates annually granted, as
appears by the following table : —
Number who Applied for
Number who Obtained
YEAR.
First
Class.
Second
Class.
Third
Class.
Total.
First
Class.
Second
Class.
Third
Class.
Total.
1871
34
55
36
27
46
608
659
455
432
709
3091
3339
3142
2039
3124
3733
4053
3633
2498
3879
16
14
8
14
20
286
271
164
196
278
1544
1697
1659
1089
1633
1872
1873
1874
187".
1299
1931
198
2863
14735
17796
72
1195
7622
8889
15
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Number WHO
Appliei
FOB
Number who Obtained
YEAR.
First
Class.
Second
Class.
Third
Class.
Total
First
Class.
Second
Class.
Third
Class.
Total.
76
38
(iO
84
129
381
1380
1125
3413*
3130*
3580
4870
3494
3587
3330
4487
6288
4679
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6589
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26
23
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124
242
290
592
1668
1547
1128
1091
1803
1877
1805
1879
1444
1706
464 1307
1801
Total in this period
387
9879
18861
29127
106
1712 6741
8559
The Provincial Normal School at Toronto under its then system had not space to
supply requisite professional training, except to the few obtaining Certificates, and fur-
ther facilities for Normal School instruction were urgently needed, and this question
required immediate attention. In the autumn of 1872 the Chief Superintendent accord-
ingly recommended the establishment of three additional Normal Schools — one at
Ottawa, one at Kingston, and one at London. (See Sessional Papers, 1875-6, No. 45.)
In 1874 effect was given to the erection of a Normal and Model School at the City of
Ottawa ; but the Chief Superintendent's proposal to acquire an existing institution
at London for a similar purpose fell to the grouud. In the absence of better
provision for the professional training of Public School Teachers, Teachers' Institutes
were held, and the numerous attendance thereat contributed to the widespread convic-
tion that this want should be supplied ; and Massachusetts and other States of the Union
were pointed to as possessing Normal Schools in proportion to their population largely
in excess of our two Provincial schools. The Ottawa Normal School (but without the
Model School) was completed and began work in September, 1876. The following
table shows the number of students in the Toronto Normal School in the years from
1872 to 1876 inclusive, the number who obtained Certificates, and their class in each
year, and the approximate cost from current expenditure for each : —
YEAR.
No. OF
Students.
Number who obtained
Certificates.
Cost.
Cost per
Capita of
Stidents in
Attendance.
Cost per
Certifoate.
First Second
Class. | Class.
Third
Class.
1872
1873 ...
341
271
337
339
177
9 | 65 1
6 I 37
16 1 66 97
$ c.
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24735 00
23719 00
24090 00
25443 00
S c.
91 22
70 40
71 06
143 80
S c.
307 74
1874
132 51
1876
5 29
748 32
It therefore became the first duty of the Education Department (as newly consti-
tuted in the spring of 1876) to see that fuller opportunities were without delay provided
for the professional training of every Teacher in the future composing this large staff,
which it was requisite to annually keep up to the number of 6,000 at least, and in which
* Including all Candidates for Intermediate Examinations, whether intending to be teachers or otherwise.
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Number of
Teachers
in Training.
Number
who Passed
1277
1255
1391
1339
1295
1217
1413
1317
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there was constant outflow. It became apparent that this difficulty could not be met by
two or more Normal Schools with the like scope and course of instruction as that at To-
ronto or Ottawa, and that the large preponderance of Third Class Candidates over First
and Second Class required that schools for supplying professional traiuing should be gene-
rally accessible throughout the Province, and made as locally convenient for gaining
knowledge iu the art of teaching as our High Schools W9re for affording general educa-
tion, of a quality, too, not inferior to that then given in the Normal Schools. The
necessary legislation having been obtained in 1877, fifty County Model Schools were
established, and the two Normal Schools were confined to the work of professional
training for Second Class Certificates. The following table shows the results for the
years 1877 to 1880, of the number of Teachers in training in the County Model
Schools :—
1877
1878
1879
1880
Increased facilities have thus been obtained without adding much to Provincial
expenditure for this purpose, and in fact the Province was saved from the expendi-
ture then imminent of at least forty thousand dollars per annum, which would have
been required for the current support of the two other proposed Normal Schools, as
well as one hundred and fifty thousand dollars on capital account for the erection of
their necessary buildings. The system of County Model Schools required no expen-
diture on capital account, and the total annual appropriation does not exceed $5,200,
and from the Counties about the same amount.
While the opportunities for the professional training of Public School Teachers
have thus been adequately supplied, and Couuty Model Schools are now recognized as
an essential part of our system of training Teachers, and as the permanent basis of
success, our endeavours should not be relaxed in securing still higher educational
qualifications for the several classes of Teachers' Certificates.
Amongst the necessary steps already taken with this object was the withdrawal
from the County Boards and th9 transfer to the Central Committee of Examiners of
the duty of examining and valuing the answers of Second Class Candidates in the
Departmental Non-professional Examination, under the authority of the School Act of
1877. This was followed by the further change made by the regulations of the 20th
March, 1880, iu relieving the County Board altogether of the labour and expense
incurred in reading and valuing the answers to Third Class papers, and by making the
subjects and questions for the Intermediate Examination common to those for Second
and Third Class Certificates. The composition of the Central Committee was also
improved by increasing the number of its members, and recently by adopting the
principle of rotation in their appointments, and by requiring that the questions in
their scope and object should be governed by principles approved by the Minister.
7. Inspection.
Thorough inspection of the elementary and secondary schools is also properly
recognized as a necessary part of the organization of a complete system. Without it,
there is no security for the satisfactory operation and condition of every school in respect
of teaching, and its influence in the improvement of the mental, moral and physical
natures of their several pupils. Where the inspection is efficiently done, the schools
will be found to correspond in their efficiency also.
The Act of 1871, in abolishing " Local Superintendents " and establishing " County
Inspectors," brought about great improvement in the teaching as well as in school
accommodation and appliances. For the proper discharge of the responsible duties of
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his office, the Inspector should possess not only educational qualities of a high order, us
well as experience in teaching, and its best methods, but also soundness of judgment
and discretion for dealing with the various local questions constantly arising in his
inspectoral district.
The qualification prescribed by the Council of Public Instruction for all Public
School Inspectors was that of a First Class Public School Teacher's Certificate, Grade
" A." This was extended in 1877 to graduates who had takeu a degree in the Faculty
of Arts in any of the Universities or Colleges with University powers situate in the
Province, provided such degree had been taken with honours of the First or Second
Class in any recognized Department for such degree, and also subject to the further con-
dition that they had successfully taught in a Public or High School in this Province for
the period of five years at least. On the 20th of March, 1880, this privilege was also
extended to the University of McGill College, at Montreal.
Considering how much the actual results of educational effort depend upon the
Inspector, it is important that the highest qualifications should be secured for this office,
and that Inspectors in the future should be furnished with opportunities which have
not hitherto existed of obtaining a full kuowledge of the scientific principles of educa-
tion, and in such higher fields of intellectual labour becoming better informed of the
true aims of education and the best methods for obtaining them, and how to give the
greater practical aid to Teachers under their jurisdiction.
S. Teachers' Associatioiis.
County Teachers' Associations were first established under the Legislation of 1877,
and becoming entitled to the yearly sum of $100 — one-half from the Provincial Revenue
and one-half from the County — they soon became valuable auxiliaries of this Department,
in assisting its efforts for improved efficiency in the whole body of Teachers, and
encouraging each other in their important work, besides forming local centres of educa-
tional action, thought and opinion. Regularly organized, and meeting twice in each year
for discussion on matters of common interest, with Libraries supplied with the best works
on instruction, these Associations can be relied upon as a permanent part of our educa-
tional machinery, supplementing as they do, and continuing the beneficial effects of the
training in the County Model Schools. The suggestions emanating from these County
Associations, and from their representatives in the Provincial body, have proved most
useful and serviceable in considering the wants of our system, and the best available
modes of supplying them.
The following shows their progress since 1877 : —
In 1877 there were 42 Teachers' Associations, now 59 — increase 17. Members in
1877, 1,881, now 1,214 — increase 2,333; of members who had paid fees 701, against
1,586. Total amount of Receipts in 1877, $2,769 ; in 1880, $8,028. The total amount
of Government grant was during 1880, as compared with 1877, increased by $1,863;
the Municipal grant by $125 ; from Fees by $491 ; and other sources $2780 — increase
of total receipts from all sources $5,259. Expenditure $1,127, against $4,965 — increase
$3,838.
V. The Depository.
This branch was established in 1850, and its operations ceased on the 1st of Janu-
ary, 1881. Under the head of " Educational Depository," at page 150 of this Report,
its condition on the 1st of January, 1880 and 1881, respectively, is shown, and also the
distribution of the residue of its stock amongst the different Provincial Institutions
during the year 1881. The circumstances which justified this policy were stated in my
Educational Statement in the Session of 1 880, and this question will be better understood
by the public, if I should here repeat them : —
" I now desire to bring the subject of the Educational Depository to your notice.
Referring to the estimates of the year, and to those of 1879, it will be seen that the
amount which I am recommending for the supply of stock is much smaller. I have
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always intimated my intention of finally dealing with this question ; but in this, as in
all other matters, I have been pursuing a conservative course. Having made an inde-
pendent examination in 1876 into the financial operations of the Depository, in 1877 I
obtained by confidential inquiries further information as to the alleged educational advan-
tages of the system, and the utility of the Depository in the public interest. I was pre-
pared to accept that in the earlier stages of our school experience, and of the condition
of the Province, such a branch might be both necessary and useful. My investigation
in 1877 justified the following conclusions : —
" 1. That the library system has been practically abandoned.
" 2. That the prize system is only partially adopted or approved of, and there is no
special educational necessity therefor.
" 3. That the text books supplied are chiefly for Normal and Model Schools, which
can be procured without the necessity of a Depository.
" 4. That the supply of maps and apparatus should be encouraged, but that the
stock should be obtained under different and better arrangements ; that the stock-in-
trade is quite too large for the business transactions, and, therefore, unnecessarily depre-
ciated ; that the maximum stock should not exceed at any one time more than $20,000,
which, if the business of the Depository was at all active, should result in transactions
of at least $100,000.
" I have since been obliged to come to the further conclusion that maps, apparatus,
and other school appliances can be better supplied by the general trade with more satis-
faction, and as cheaply to the schools, and certainly with a great saving of Provincial
funds.
"The financial report in 1876 of Mr. James Brown showed that the stock then on
hand amounted to $79,000. But in order to bring the question before the House at this
Session, I undertook further investigations, which showed me that not only were the
transactions very small in proportion to the capital used, but that there was a great
depreciation in the value of the stock. I also find that the existence of the Depository
entailed a large expenditure of public money without corresponding benefit, and that the
results which it was intended to accomplish, could now be much better secured through
the ordinary channels of trade. I feel it is therefore time for me to adopt the policy of
closing up this branch of the Education Department at the earliest period in which the
stock can be disposed of without unreasonable loss.
" A portion of the stock could not be sold at all, and a portion belongs to the edu-
cational library. It is important to maintain a good educational library, and the oppor-
tunity for establishing a very complete one is now presented from the valup.ble material
which has been accumulated, not in educational works only, but in those also which
possess historic interest to Canadians. I propose also to devote the Museum to its pro-
per function, of being educational, and to relieve it of many articles, some of which will
find their appropriate place in the College of Agriculture. The operations of the Deposi-
tory have become smaller since I asked last year for less public money for stock. The
amount spent in 1879 for stock was $22,535, and sales $38,535, thus reducing it by
$16,771. It is unnecessary to re-stock the Depository, for the schools in general under-
stand that they can be well supplied through the ordinary trade, and any reason for its
existence in the former infancy of our schools, cannot now be successfully urged."
227
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Division 5.
Comparisons with Other Educational Systems.
The records of other systems which show their actual results in the work of national
education are of great value as comparisons with our Provincial system, in enabling
us to better ascertain our relative position in discharging this important duty, how far we
have succeeded, and in what lines further progress may require to be directed.
The end to be reached being the preparation of every child for actual life by such
processes as will satisfactorily develop his whole nature, the circumstances and con-
ditions of each country must be weighed and taken into account before useful deductions
can be drawn from such comparisons.
The material to be worked upon necessarily also varies in different nationalities,
according to their special characteristics ; and the school population may be more or less
favourable.
There are probably no more favourable conditions, in every respect, to be found
anywhere, than those which surround the youth of this Province.
In the preceding parts of this Report are shown such practical results as have already
been accomplished in essential particulars of elementary and secondary education.
An examination of the educational results or standards reached by other systems
will be deferred for the present, considering that this can better be done after our own
has had that thorough review of its tendencies and practical results for which the time
is now opportune, and for which much information for consideration is furnished by this
Report. In the meantime I give the following comparisons on some material points —
of expenditure, and the relative equivalents in attendance, or actual results, and as to the
training of teachers : —
(1) With such States of the Union as may be taken to be similar to our Province,
as compiled from the Report of the United States Commissioner for Education for
the year 1879 ; and
(2) With elementary education in England, from the Report of the Committee of
the Privy Council on Education for the year 1880-1.
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These tables, however, require to be read with the following explanations, in order
to properly serve as comparisons : —
(1.) The Normal School of the State of Michigan is similar to those of Ontario in
being confined to students intending to be teachers ; but the Normal Schools of Massa-
chusetts, New York and Pennsylvania receive pupils other than those intended for a
Normal School course. Many of them are, in fact, ordinary academies with a Normal
School class attached. The cost per certificate (in the latter instances) appears, therefore,
much greater than in this Province, as the teachers in training are not distinguished from
the ordinary students in the reports, and the reported cost covers the expense incurred on
account of all pupils.
(2.) The average attendance in English schools for any period is found by adding
together the attendances of all the scholars for that period, and dividing the sum by the
number of times the school has met within the same period. The quotient is the average
attendance. The average attendance in Ontario schools is computed thus : — The aggregate
attendance for each half year is divided by the number of teaching days in each half year,
whether the school was open the full time or not. The average for the first and second
half years are then added together, and the result is divided by 2, which gives the average
for the year. The average attendance appears, therefore, much smaller than if calculated
on the English system.
Training Colleges in England and Ontario.
England, 1880-1881—
Number of Training Colleges 41
Number of Students 3,096
Total Expenditure $761,716
Cost per capita $211
Ontario, 1881 —
Number of Normal Schools 2
Number of passed students 280
Total Expenditure $30,327
Cost per capita $109
The English students reside in the College, their board and other expenses of
keep being paid for them, and, as the course of instruction requires two years, the average
cost of each Certificated Teacher would be twice the annual cost, or $422. They contri-
bute about $35 per annum each in the shape of fees and for books. 1,500 teachers of two
years' training are, therefore, annually supplied to the English public schools from these
colleges. Pupil Teachers cost the Government nothing, as they are paid by the managers
of the Elementary Schools.
Of the 3,096 students attending the English Training Colleges, none is reported as
having failed at the examination.
The total number in attendance at the Ontario Normal Schools was 418, and if the
failures are included the cost per capita would be reduced to $72.
The foregoing comparisons in the average cost of educating children in the
elementary schools and of training qualified teachers, show that this Province, upon
the whole, occupies, relatively to the specified States of the Union and England, a
favourable position ; while Normal Schools in different States of the Union supply
excellent facilities for professional training, yoo the time and money required to
complete the prescribed course present obstacles to the professional training of the
whole body of teachers required for the rural schools, besides those in cities and
towns, and must continue to prove so ; for it is altogether impracticable that any public
treasury should venture to undertake such large expenditures as the number of Normal
Schools requisite for such object would entail, when the usual course of instruction
is found to be from two to three years at least. The short terms and low salaries in the
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rural schools of these States also contribute to the inferiority, as a class, of the teachers in
the rural schools, while in this Province such teachers, owing to the general requirements
during the last few years, possess teaching qualities and experience nearly equal
to those in the urban schools. The pupil-teacher system of setting children to teach
children is almost peculiar to England, except in Victoria and some of its other colonies :
it does not prevail in the German or other Continental systems. It has had no place
or advocate in the States of the Union, and, except in a very modified form in the case
of Monitors, in this Province. Under the former conditions (before 1877) for third-class
certificates, the great majority of our teachers besides being entirely inexperienced were
too young for their work ; but the principle is now fully understood that the most matured
and experienced instructors are required for the primary classes, so that the pupils may
escape the permanent injury caused by being experimented upon by the young and
enexperienced.
While it is important that proper educational standards should prevail — and
such are generally attainable under our system of supervision and administration by
the Education Department — there is an inherent weakness in the States system of
administration which fails to satisfactorily accomplish this. In England, where so much
depends upon the results of the examinations in the several standards, the payments from
the Imperial grant being determined thereby, it is difficult to determine by such tests the
proper educational effect.
With the view of obtaining full and accurate information on subjects in which we
are interested in common, and in which much of value could be gained from their
experience, your Government, upon my recommendation, in November last authorized
Inspector McLellan to visit the Elementary, High, and Normal Schools in the States of
Massachusetts and New York, in order to obtain specific information on the several
points following : —
/. — As to Training of Teachers.
1. The extent and modes for the separation of the professional from the general
educational training.
2. What are the means for inculcating a knowledge of the principles of education as
a science.
3. Also as to the practical application of such principles in the pursuit of education
as an art.
4. The details of the Courses in use for the professional training of teachers, and
especially through schools for actual practice.
5. Information on every point which would tend to make our Provincial Normal
Schools more effective.
2. — Secondary Education.
1. The Course of Study in some of the best High Schools, and the modes for
instruction in the various subjects.
2. Staff of teachers and appliances.
3. — Intermediate and Elementary Sclmols.
1. The subjects, standards, and modes of instruction, and the teaching staff
employed in such schools, both in urban and rural districts.
2. Also as to the discipline and means employed for maintaining it.
3. Also, as to the attendances, and means for securing it.
I. As to the practical beneficial results produced by the teaching and methods
employed.
The Inspector has been afforded the opportunity in such personal visit of obtaining
much information, and has just submitted his Report to this Department, which can be
considered with advantage ; and in the meantime the following summary of his conclusions
will be found of much practical value :
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4- — Summary of Conclusions in Inspector McLellan's Report on the Elementary, Hiyh and
Normal Schools in the States of Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut.
1. — General.
From what I have been able to gather by personal observation on my recent visit,
and from books, reports and documents, the Ontario system of education, as a system,
is superior to that of any State in the Union, for the following among other reasons : —
(1) Oar system is distinguished by a unity of aim and method, and a consequent
unification of educational interests, which has, I believe, no parallel in American
systems.
(2) It has determined the necessary qualifications for important educational
positions, and made the appointment to such positions independent of party influences.
(3) It has instituted an effective plan of examination to test the literary and scien-
tific attainments of all candidates for the teachers' profession.
(4) It has established a thorough system of school supervision (inspection), and
provided means to secure qtialified inspectors.
(5) It has provided a simple and economical plan for the professional training of
teachers, which secures, or will secure, the children of the humblest school section in
the laud from becoming the victims of incompetency.
This last element of excellence is the most important of all. Ours is the only
system on this Continent, so far as I know, that demands some degree of professional
training as a necessary qualification for the teacher. I have said that the system of
professional training is economical ; is it also effective ? The question of economy can
have no weight as against the question of efficiency. That only is true economy which
secures the best results in the best way. The system can be made, I believe, thoroughly
efficient. But to this end the Normal school, the County Model Schools, the High
Schools and even the Public Schools must each in their proper sphere co-operate.
S. — As to the Normal Schools,
now confined to purely professional work, I remark :
(") The Normal School Masters must have good material to work upon. Good
professional training cannot be grounded on illiteracy. This means that those who enter
these institutions should possess a good degree of general education and culture, and
some aptitude for teaching, as shewn by their previous work under a County Inspector.
(b) Not only must the Normal School Masters have good material to work upon,
they must also have a reasonable amount of time in which to do the work.
At present, therefore, the sessiou for traiuiug is too short. It must be extended if
the schools are to accomplish what they are designed to do. For in these schools,
(1 ) There must be a methodizing of the student's knowledge; a review of important
branches, with a view to giving scientific unity.
(2) There must be effected, in general, some improvement in the student's knowledge
of irnportaut branches — Music, Drawing, Experimental Science.
(3) There ought to be sound instruction in Ethics and Mental Science in their
application to the work of education.
(4) There must be intelligent observation and practice, under criticism in the Model
and Normal School.
(5) There must be — at least in many cases — an eradication of vicious habits of
study, methods of teaching, etc., and the substitution of a more excellent way.
(6) There must be, as far as possible, secured that higher culture which comes from
daily intercourse with strong and cultured men.
To this desirable end " Boarding Halls," such as have been established in connec-
tion with some of the American Normal Schools, would greatly contribute.
(e) The Normal School Masters, in connection with the professional Examiners,
ought to have power to reject for illiteracy as well as for professional incompetency
or inaptitude. For it sometimes happens that illiterates manage to score marks enough
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
to pass, notwithstanding all the precautions of a stringent academic examination. And,
on the other hand, good scholarship will do little or nothing for one who has no natural
aptitude for teaching.
S. — As to Count;/ Model Schools.
(1) These schools are designed to do a very important work. Here the 'student
teacher gets his first ideas of educatioual principles and methods — ideas which will
influence for good or evil all his subsequent course of professional training. The County
Model Schools are really unpretentious Normal Schools, and they must lay a good foun-
dation for the latter schools to build upon.
(2) It follows then that the principals and teachers of Model Schools ought to be
strong in their profession — men of good scholarship, culture, earnestness and pro-
fessional skill.
(3) During the training term in these schools, the entire time of the principals—
except for general supervision — ought to be devoted to the training of the student-
teachers. This is essential in view ot the vast importance of making a [iood beginning in
the professional training of our teachers.
(4) For reasons similar to those given above (Normal Schools, h), the term for Model
School training ought to be as extended as it is practicable to make it.
(5) If Model School trustees are not disposed to follow this course (3 and 4),
because they are not sufficiently encouraged by the Government and County grauts, let
them have a more liberal allowance. At present they receive $150 from the Govern-
ment aud $150 from the County — i.e. $300 in all. This does not appear to be sufficient
for all that they are required to do. V. ould the cost to the country exceed the value
of their work, if the Government were to contribute say $250 and the County $250 ;
i.e. if $500 were given to each school ? Fifty Model Schools receiving $500 each would
cost the country §25,000 a year. Is this too much for the work of giving a fair professional
traiuing to the i/i-eat majority of our teachers '? If any one thinks so, let him note the
fact that New York State paid in 1880, for the current expenses alone of eight Normal
Schools, $1?5,000 and received in return 271 trained teachers. Than this $25,000,
no public money ever has been, or ever will be, expended to greater advantage to
the State, or on principles more capable of thorough vindication.
(6) Public School Inspectors, since to them are entrusted the inspection and control
of these schools, ought themselves to be trained teachers, and therefore no man ought to
be licensed as an inspector on account, of scholarship and some experience gained in
High School or Collegiate work ; for such experience does not necessarily secure a
knowledge of the principles of primary education, nor professional skill in their
application.
J/.. — As to High Schools.
(1) It is plain that the successful working of our present plan of confining the
Normal Schools to professional work, depends on the power of the High Schools to
give a good academic training — to impart sound knowledge by the best methods.
(2) An essential condition is, therefore, that all High School Masters and Teachers
should receive professional training. They must, of course, be good scholars ; but they
mast know that it is not the sole, or even chief function of the teacher to communicate
knowledge, but rather to develop self-activity and power of acquisition.
(3) Since the royal road to learning is yet undiscovered, and time is still a neces-
sary condition in producing education and culture, the " non-professional" (academic)
examinations must be of such a character as to secure the fulfilment of this condition.
The standard maintained ought to be higher than it is — high enough to defeat the
schemes of the inexperienced, or the unfaithful teacher who may attempt to palm upon
the Department and the public the spurious product of the crammer for the genuine
handiwork of the educator.
(4) Greater attention must be given to Keading and Elocution, Drawing and Ele-
mentary Science — especially Botany, Physics, Chemistry. And the teaching in science
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should be experimental and inductive. If but one inspection a year be required of the
High School Inspectors, they will have somewhat more time to devote to the subjects
here referred to.
(5.) The High School Entrance Examination might fairly be modified so as to in-
clude drawing. Also better reading and writing should be insisted upon, and a some-
what wider course in arithmetic, so as to include easy cases of interest and percentage.
This does not mean that the examination questions should be more difficult, or that new
principles would need to be learned ; it simply means the learning of a few new terms,
and a slightly more varied application of familiar principles.
(6) If the proposed work for the High Schools be thoroughly well done, they will
have enough to do without attempting to educate candidates for First " A" and " B "
certificates. This could be done in the Universities with better results in every par-
ticular.
(7) The Intermediate Examination, established as a school examination, on the
results of which certain public funds were to be distributed, ought to be distinct from
the examination of teachers : I think —
(a) That the present standard of the Intermediate ought to be retained, with some
options in favour of science and literature instead of mathematics.
(i) That some " value " may be given to this examination by making the possession
of the Intermediate Certificate a necessary condition to entering the teaching profession.
(c) Besides passing the Intermediate Examination, candidates for the lowest grade
of certificate (3rd class) should be examined on additional and more difficult papers in
the same "groups."
(d) The examination for second-class (permanent and provincial) certificates ought
to be entirely distinct from the others — a test of better scholarship and greater maturity
of mind ; and no one should be permitted to stand for the second-class examination who
has not obtained a third-class certificate at least one year previously. All these exami-
nations could be held in the same week, and conducted by the same presiding Examiners.
5. — As to the Public Schools.
(1) Greater attention should be paid to writing and reading.
(2) Drawing — which is named in the programme of studies — ought to be taught.
The course for each of the classes might be given more in detail.
(3) The meaning of some additional terms in arithmetic (interest, percentage, etc.)
should be taught in the Fourth class, and a somewhat greater variety of questions given,
so as to include easy problems in interest and percentage.
(4) The elements of science should be taught in oral lessons by the teacher. With
proper methods of teaching there can be found time for this, as well as for industrial
drawing; these will render other studies easier, and actually brighten the school life of
the child.
(5) Since the great work of the Inspector is to see that the best methods of teaching
prevails in the schools, one thorough inspection a year whould be better than two hurried
ones. This would enable the Inspector to observe more accurately the teacher at work,
and to exert a more powerful influence on both the teacher and the scholar. If one inspection
each year be deemed insufficient, it might be supplemented by a judicious, uniform
examination for promotion.
I give with my Keport some specimens of Examination Papers used at the Entrance
Examination in some of the American schools.
For promotion to the Worcester (Mass.) High School, pupils are examined in Music,
History, Spelling, Arithmetic, Grammar, and Geography.
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Division 6.
Suggestions and Recommendations.
While the foregoing will serve to give much information to the Legislative Assembly
and the people of Ontario on the present condition of this important branch of the public
business, the report is also of special value in enabling inferences to be drawn from the facts
appearing therein, which may properly influence the course of further progress, with the
end in view of every child being equipped with thorough and efficient elementary educa-
tion for any career in life, as well as securing a complete educational system adapted to
all classes of our people. In considering this, the conditions of our elementary schools, as
shown in the Report, are material, when it is seen, in Table E, that of the total number
of children on the registers more than two-thirds are in the Rural Schools, and 81 per
cent, are found in the first, second and third classes. The respective numbers are, in
rural schools, 333,752 ; in urban schools, 149,293 ; and in the several classes :
First.
Second.
Third.
Fourth.
Fifth.
•
104,140
52.3S7
76,655
32,410
89,859
36,899
52,786
22,778
9,589
4,060
723
759
Totals
156,527
109,065
126,758
75,564
13,619
1,482
It may therefore be properly inferred that instruction in the first, second and third
classes of the Public Schools should be of such quality and extent, as would furnish some
fitting preparation for life, of so large a portion of our rising population. Moreover, the large
number of children in the rural schools belonging to the producing class of agriculturists
(which is rapidly becoming the most prosperous, as well as the mist independent and
self-reliant in our community), plainly shows that elementary teaching should be so directed
as to prove of practical value as a basis for such pursuits. If all elementary studies were
taught by " reason " and not by " rote " (as under the old mode, now gradually disappear-
ing), by competent teachers of trained experience, their practical value would, in a large
measure. 1><- secured, and at the same time the whole character of the children much
improved under the influence of such teachers ; for a truly national system is as much con-
cerned in rearing up a moral as well as an intelligent population, and securing honesty
and fair dealing as essential qualities of every citizen, as well as mental culture.
The children in our elementary schools are capable of acquiring elementary teaching,
without any fear that either their physical or mental energies will be overtasked to an extent
which, under the favourable conditions in which our community is happily placed, we can
safely venture upon, in comparison with any other community, provided modes of teaching
in harmony with nature's laws are required to prevail, and thus aiding and strengthening
the child's mental and physical development. The studies in the First, Second and Third
Classes would then become the child's own in the school room, and enable him to enter upon
those of the Fourth Class fitly prepared, mentally anil physically, for its higher work. The
successful results of such modes of elementary teaching can be seen in daily operation in
the Provincial Model Schools at Toronto and Ottawa, and in several of the Public
Schools in Toronto and elsewhere. The methods of teaching in these two Model Schools
are set out at pages 77 to 82, and from 85 to 87, of this Report. For the three lower
classes we find here no lessons at home, and a satisfactory condition of each school, with-
out any corporal punishment whatever. It is my intention to publish full details of
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their work in each class and subject, for general information, and as a pattern and guide
for other schools.
While larger educational benefits can thus be obtained through improved methods of
teaching and discipline, yet success here, and in useful results from special studies,
depend altogether upon the capacity and knowledge of the teacher in the several subjects.
With this view I submitted during last year to the Central Committee and High School
Inspectors, certain questions which appear to have a direct bearing upon this sub-
ject. These comprised suggestions as to the separation of the teachers' non-professional
examination from the High School Intermediate, and distinct examination papers for
their non-professional examination, as well as an interval of at least one year after
the passing of the third class non-professional examination before going up for the
second class; also the introduction of elementary science in the public schools in familiar
instruction by teachers upon Chemistry and hygiene, including health and temperance ; also
as to reducing the number of sessions in each calendar year, for the training of second
class teachers in the Normal Schools, from three to two sessions, so as to afford oppor-
tunity for more thorough professional training of such class; also to overcome the imma-
turity of teachers in general education.
The Committee and High School Inspectors in their respective reports discuss
these several questions very fully, as well as others incidental thereto, and their practical
educational bearing. Tliey arc agreed upon the desirableness of separatingthe High School
intermediate examination from the non-professional examinations for third and second
class teachers, and also as to the times of these examinations being concurrent in the same
week and so avoiding any additional expense. The Committee also advise the payment of a
fee by every candidate for a teacher's certificate, to be applied in diminishing the local
expense in holding these examinations. The Committee are of opinion that the papers
for the Intermediate should be different from those for the teachers' examination, and so
to preserve to the former its true object, of being a test for such moderate proficiency
as pupils generally after the course of two years in the High School might reasonably
be expected to attain, in order to pass from the lower to the upper school, and the inter-
mediate to cease to be a barrier between the lower and upper school. In Inspector Mc-
Lellan's view the present standard should not be lowered, except slightly in Mathematics.
He would also make the passing of the subjects of the Intermediate a necessary condition
to entering the teaching profession, but would utilize the Intermediate papers as part of
those required for third-class candidates, but that the second and third-class papers should
be distinct.
To protect teachers' examinations from candidates too rapidly prepared, the suggestions
of the Committee are that the candidate should be required to furnish certificates from
the Head Master of the High School, or the Head Master of the Public School and the
Public School Inspector, that he had attended such High School for two years, or such
Public School for the like period after having passed through the fourth-class, but in
special cases such attendance might be dispensed with on the recommendation of the
High School Master or Public School Inspector. The opinions concur in the necessity
of a longer Normal School session for the professional instruction of second-class teachers.
The Committee were not on this occasion asked to consider further whether the time had
come for discontinuing the Intermediate as one of the departmental examinations with
the view of leaving the High Schools to conduct their own promotion examinations, now
that the educational position of the High Schools had been so much raised from the
inferior conditions in which they were, at the time the late Council of Public Instruction
established these examinations.
While it is important that satisfactory standards should prevail in secondary edu-
cation as well as in elementary, a thorough investigation of the actual results appearing
in the statistical tables to this report lead to conclusions favourable to greater flexi-
bility in reference to the programmes and subjects of study in the High Schools as well
as in the Public Schools.
In view of the improved efficiency in elementary teaching in the Public Schools and
the increased facilities for instruction in secondary subjects in the High Schools since 1877,
it became desirable during last year to review the conditions of the High Schools by the
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light of the experience gained, in order to secure their greater usefulness and permanency.
The High School Inspectors and the committee representing the High School section of
the Ontario Teachers' Association were therefore invited to consider and discuss
oertain questions, which seemed material, the first being the importance of the English
branches of secondary education, and of ample time being given to such subjects
in preference to all others, inasmuch as progress and improvement were much needed in
dictation and composition, reading and elocution, writing, drawing and book-keeping,
English and Canadian history and geography, and English literature. While equal
facilities should be afforded in the other subjects of Latin, Greek, mathematics, modern
languages and physical science, these should all be subordinate to the paramount importance
of the English branches. Another question was whether the statutory conditions under
which Collegiate Institutes could be established should not be changed, so as to remove the
undue and artificial stimulus given to the subject of Latin to the prejudice of secondary
English subjects. Also whether reasonable tuition fees in relief of local municipal
taxes should not be paid by those who were directly deriving High School benefits.
The report of the High School Inspectors on these questions will be found at pages
91 to 101 of this Report, and the views of the High School section at page 127. In the
Reports of the High School Inspectors will be found criticisms upon the resolutions of the
High School section ; both however agree that a minimum tuition fee should be estab-
lished ; while the High School section is of opinion that Collegiate Institutes should con-
tinue to exist, but the basis of establishment and continuance should be broadened by
including girls as well as boys, and by recognizing other studies besides Latin and Greek.
High School Inspector McLellan considers that this proposal does not contribute any
definite or practical suggestions towards the solution of this somewhat difficult problem,
but that it is clear that Latin must no longer be kept in its supreme position. He sub-
mits the following conditions as indispensable : —
(1) Suitable buildings, grounds and all other appliances for physical training.
(2) Chemical laboratory and all necessary chemicals and apparatus for teaching the
subject properly.
(3) At least four masters, specialists in the four departments of classics, mathe-
matics, science and modern languages.
(4) A necessary condition that chemistry, botany and physics should be taught
experimentally.
(5) An average of 60 boys in Latin, or an average of 60 boys in the Science Group,
or in the Latin and Science Groups combined.
Inspector Marling considers that Collegiate Institutes are sufficiently fostered, and
that the time has come for considering those High Schools which are doing as good work
and are as well equipped as some of the Collegiate Institutes, and in some cases doing
better work, and sets forth in a table the details for such comparisons. He considers that
the basis of the Collegiate Institutes should show similar requirements to those proposed
by Inspector McLellan, with French and German, or Chemistry, Botany and Physiology
together as on a par with Latin, and if such conditions were rigorously exacted there
would be no danger of unduly multiplying the number of Collegiate Institutes. In Table
H of the Statistical Report will be found a statement showing the progress or decline of
each High School in the years 1879 and 1880, and in Table I will be found the actual cost
of each High School pupil and the proportions derived from the Legislative and Municipal
Grants, tuition fees, and other sources, as well as information on the points involved in my
inquiries upon this subject. Of the 10-4 High Schools in 18S0, 72 were free, and only
88 cents of the total cost per pupil of $31.94 was derived from tuition fees, while $6.67
came from the Legislative Grant, and $18.14 from the Municipal Grant.
In addition to the questions already referred to, a reference to the proceedings of
the Ontario Teachers' Association, held in August last, and appearing on page 12.3 of
this Report, presents for consideration several further important matters, amongst which
is the importance of teachers in-training in the Normal School being thoroughly taught
in the principles and practice of Kindergarten work, so as to be applicable to younger
children in the Public Schools ; that the obligation of School Boards to provide additional
school accommodation, where required by the number of children entitled to attend,
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should be free from legal doubt ; particulars should be supplied by the Department of
the importance aud best means of properly ventilating, lighting and heating school-
houses ; that there should be a Committee for considering improvements in methods of
teaching and school management, in order that they may be properly tested by actual
experiment through the Education Department ; also certain proposals for the Teachers'
Provident Fund. The Association also recommended the period of Model School training
to be materially lengthened, and that all students-in-training should be required to pay a
fee as well as all going up to teachers' examinations, while all candidates for Second
Class Certificates should be required to pass in the Science Group. The Public School
Inspectors' Section was also of opinion that " the professional training of First and
Second Class Teachers is quite defective."
The Principals of the County Model Schools have also submitted suggestions for
consideration upon permanent regulations for governing these schools in the future.
The Regulations approved on the 23rd September, 1881, having been taken as the
basis, it is proposed that they should be modified in the following particulars : (1) That
no Head Master who has hitherto discharged his duties efficiently should be affected by
the conditions as to the qualifications of futuro Principals ; (2) That there should only
be one session of the Model School in each year, but for a longer period, and thus
remove the expense to the Public School Boards of keeping open an extra room
during one-half of the year. This would be quite sufficient, except when there was
an overplus of students in any county, the right should be granted of attending
any other County Model School, where there were vacancies. (3) The subjects of in-
struction to teachers-in-training should be confined strictly to such as are professional,
other subjects being presumed to have been taught in the High School; and because
the best results are secured when the Normal and Model Schools confine themselves to
professional work. (4) With respect to assistant teachers, this should be left to the
Boards of each school to arrange, who should also secure the Head Master a room in
which to deliver his lectures and be free to give at least one hour in each day to the personal
supervision of the students while engaged in actual teaching. They also recommended
that an Inspector should be appointed by the Education Department to inspect the several
Model Schools, as more likely to secure uniform standards and methods of teaching of a
higher character than at present prevails in some of the Model Schools. Also that a fee
of five dollars should be paid by each student for instruction, and that the Legislative
Grant be paid directly to the Head Master as remuneration for this special professional
work in addition to his regular salary from the Public School Board ; while the fees and
County Grant would be payable to the Public School Board, to reimburse their expenses
for Model School purposes.
Excepting the two subjects of school accommodation and the Teachers' Provident
Fund, recommended for legislation, the other important questions can be dealt with by
Regulations of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, or of the Education Department,
after full opportunity has been given for eliciting the views of all who take an intelligent
interest in educational matters.
With respect to the provisions of the 29th section of the Act of 1879, some such
checks as have been thereby interposed upon the power of School Boards — High and
Public — were absolutely necessary in the interest of the ratepayers, to protect them from
demands of an arbitrary and unreasonable nature which were in many instances made
upon the Municipal Councils, and illustrated by several High School Boards in litigation
which ensued. In my circular of the 15th October, 1880, I pointed out that these pro-
visions had not altered the duty incumbent upon Public School Boards and Rural School
Trustees to furnish adequate accommodation in their schools, as required by subsection
18 of section 104 and subsection 8 of section 102 of the Public Schools Act — that is to
say : in cities, towns and incorporated villages, " to provide adequate accommodation for
all children of school age in the municipality ;" and in case of rural schools, "to provide
adequate accommodation for all children of school age resident in their school section, so
as to accommodate at least two-thirds of the children who have a right to attend the
school of the section, according to the census of the preceding year." While, any default
in these particulars could, in my opinion, be enforced by the Courts, it is desirable that
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in a matter of such general public interest, involving not only the compulsory atten-
dance of all children for elementary instruction, but adequate school room therefor, that
the obligation of the Trustees of all Public Schools and of the Municipalities to supply
any deficiency in this respect should be placed beyond legal question. The High Schools,
however, occupy quite a different position in affording opportunities for secondary educa-
tion for such only as may avail themselves of them, and the expenditures for which may
well be left to the public opinion of each locality.
The principle of establishing the Teachers' Retiring Provident Fund, instead of the
present partial "superannuation " one, with its exceptions and anomalous provisions, and
undue burden on Provincial revenues, is worthy of the fullest consideration of the
Legislature as well as of teachers, as tending to further secure at all times throughout the
Province an efficient staff of teachers, and to lessen the outflow of the experienced, and
the consequently large expense annually thrown upon Provincial and Municipal revenues
for new teachers. The proposals of the " Ontario Teachers' Association " will be found
at page 214 of this Eeport, and their proposed basis for this Provident Fund is the pay-
ment by every teacher of an annual subscription of four dollars during the period of ten
years at least, on the same principle as is found in similar "provident funds" for any
class engaged in a common occupation or employment. While the Province should be
relieved from so large an incidence of burden, as has arisen from the superannuation scheme
of the past, it may be properly called upon, in the general interests of education, to con-
tribute as much as would effectually guarantee to each teacher such retiring allowance as
would result from the recognition of just principles. Legislation is also necessary to place
Collegiate Institutes, in the future, under such conditions and terms as the Education De-
partment may, by regulations in that behalf, from time to time determine.
The defective means complained of by the Public School Inspectors for supplying
professional instruction to First and Second Class Teachers can be remedied ; as to the
second class, by giving effect to the recommendation for prolonging the professional train-
ing, both in the County Model Schools and the Normal Schools, and by higher tests at
the non-professional examination, and especially due time in preparation. In my recom-
mendations for extending the Provincial usefulness of Upper Canada College, in Part III.
of this Report, it will be seen that opportunities for higher knowledge in methods of
instruction, management and discipline could be provided in the College if made the Model
High School for this purpose, as well as for High School teachers ; while at the School of
Practical Science, theoretical and practical instruction in Chemistry, Botany, Biology
with Physiology, Drawing and Mechanics, can be made readily accessible to both first
class candidates and High School Masters. Lectures on School Law, and also on the
scientific principles of education, could be given in this department. By these means the
needed professional training could be supplied at moderate expense, without establishing
a Professorship of Education in the Provincial University.
The discussions on the subject of " pressure " on the pupils in the Public and High
Schools require serious attention from everyone upon whom any responsibility rests. I
have carefully considered the different points discussed, and have also obtained from Public
School Inspectors information as to examinations in Public Schools, and now present for
consideration some information which may prove useful in either removing defects or point-
ing to remedies for much that has been both properly and opportunely commented upon. So
far as the programme of study is referred to as one of the causes of pressure, it will be seen
that it was made more flexible in 1877 than previously, and that several compulsory subjects
were made optional, and much discretion left to School Boards, Inspectors and Teachers, as
well as the Time Table, the hours in which could be made as short as School Boards them-
selves thought proper ; but it would seem that in its application School Boards and Inspectors
failed to appreciate the spirit and extent of these changes, and continued on, much accord-
ing to the former course; but in some instances Inspectors have caused much home work to
cease, and required actual teaching in the school-room itself instead. The Trustees gen-
erally have not used their power to shorten the school hours, and probably from the
apprehension that examinations, either competitive or for promotion, practically prevented
this. The extent and effect of all examinations require special investigation in order to
determine the limits between their healthful operation and where injurious. I fully
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agree with the importance attached to greater opportunity for the physical training of
the pupils, improved ventilation, and a more healthful condition of all school-houses. It
is also evident that in the higher classes of the Public Schools that such subjects as music,
drawing and needlework should be available for girls, and that in the High' Schools they
might be correspondingly relieved from studies of less value or application to the duties
of their sex. Before arriving at definite conclusions upon such important questions,
attention should be given to the proper functions of the school, which is only a partial
means of educating each boy or girl. The school may be considered the fifth of the essen-
tial institutions of civilized life, the other four being the family, civil society, the State,
and the religious. The true place of the school is misapprehended if it is to be held res-
ponsible for supplying what the family alone can adequately give, or influences which
properly proceed from the State or civil and religious society, each of which possesses its
peculiar educative functions. It is impossible, therefore, that the school can supply alone
what should be drawn from these four other institutions. The school should, however, aid
in their operation, and assist family culture by not retarding its development; and, by way
of illustration as to its practical application, I may take the experience of the members of
the Conference on Educational Code Reform in England as presented in their memorial to
the Committee of the Privy Council in June last, in which they urged the acceptance of
certain general principles as governing early training. The most important were, (1) that
the course of studies should at each stage be in harmony with and adapted to the natural
development of the child's mind and body ; and (2) that all teaching should proceed from
the known to the unknown, from the particular and the concrete to the general and the
abstract, and from the experimental and empirical to the rational and scientific ; and in
connection with the adoption of such principles as the basis of elementary education, the
Conference submitted standards which would better accord with such principles than the
standards then in operation. These may be referred to with advantage in settling upon a
new programme of study, as they present standards for infants, for children of seven and
eight, and of eight and nine, and gradual increase in the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and
serenth standards. In also suggesting a scheme of- instruction in Science, they show that
the obstacles in the way of teaching Elementary Science do not arise from any inherent
difficulty in the subject so much as from" the want of familiarity, and that an effectual way
of securing results of real value for the time and labour bestowed in elementary schools,
would be through systematic object lessons leading up to more specific instruction in the
higher classes ; and they consider that the starting point for scientific instruction is in
making its language familiar to the pupils.
It is satisfactory to see that the general public is beginning to understand that the
prevention of disease can be made more certain than the curing of the disease itself ; and
while the State and society are both specially charged with discharging their full duty in
this respect, inasmuch as it would preserve to the nation that large proportion of its
population which is prematurely cut off, and induce a higher average term of life, there
cannot be too much attention in the school itself, to giving familiar information to each
child of rules of health, and in protecting him against bad ventilation, lighting and heating,
and other defects of the school-house. I have previously mentioned that the conditions which
surround every child in this Province enable it to gain adequate educational preparation
for any career in life, and are so favourable as to compare with those of any other com-
munity; and this is not confined to education alone, but exists in all the other institutions
referred to — the State, in affording the fullest capacity for local self-government, and in
administering justice and charity in its care of the general welfare ; the Family, in the
plenty and abundance of its material resources; Civil Society, in the equality and intelligence
generally prevalent ; and the freedom in Religion of the members of all denominations in
profession and practice, and necessarily, therefore, penetrating and influencing all the other
institutions of our community. It has been well said that the school on its part also affords
moral instruction; and I cannot better close this part of my Report than by quoting what
W. T. Harris, Superintendent of Public Schools of the City of St. Louis, has lately given
of his experience: — "To the one who is familiar with the methods of schools, it is not
surprising to find that the school has a favourable effect on the morals of the pupil. In
the well-disciplined school, the pupil is first taught to be regular and punctual, to be
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cleanly in person, polite to his fellows, obedient to his teachers ; he is taught to be silent
and industrious, attentive and critical in his mental habits. To sum up all these in one
word, he is taught to subordinate his capricious will and inclinations to the reasonable
conditions under which he may combine with his fellow-men, and share in their labours
and in the fruits of their labours. The great advantage of school instruction in morality,
lies in the fact that the pupil is made to do and practise these fundamental moral acts
of self-control, and is not merely made to hear lectures on the subject, and exhortations,
without accompanying discipline in moral habits.
" In the school, moral habits must be practised or the instruction cannot go on.
What wonder, then, that those who have attended school, even for the short period
required to learn to read and write, are found to be seven times less likely to reach the
gaol or prison than those who are entirely illiterate."
Note respecting Statement of Correspondence — page 216.
The number of letters received and sent out has been gradually decreasing with the
disappearance of the Depository, which branch of the Department is now closed, and the
services of six clerks dispensed with. The letters during 1881 were chiefly special, and
consisted of such as relate to matters of administration involving the directions and
decisions of the Minister in respect of Public, Separate and High Schools, the Normal
and Model Schools, Mechanics' Institutes, Legislative apportionment, superannuation
applications, confirmation of by-laws, and general business ; but the table does not include
those which relate to the University and Colleges at Toronto (including the supervision
by the Minister of the Bursars' Department), the School of Practical Science and the
Schools of Art and Design.
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IP .A. IR, T II
RESPECTING MECHANICS' INSTITUTES
LIKE SOCIETIES AIDED BY PROVINCIAL FUNDS.
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PART II.
RESPECTING MECHANICS' INSTITUTES AND THE LIKE SOCIETIES
AIDED FROM PROVINCIAL FUNDS.
By the Act of 1880 (43 Vic, Cap. 5.), the Association of Mechanics' Institutes of
Ontario, Mechanics' Institutes, the Ontario Society of Artists and Schools of Art and
Design were placed under the supervision of the Minister of Education, instead of the
Commissioner of Agriculture as formerly, and they were required to report to such
Minister in all matters in which, under the provisions of the Agriculture and Arts Act
(Revised Statute, Chap. 35), they were respectively directed to report to such Commis-
sioner, and the powers and duties of that Act conferred upon the Commissioner of Agri-
culture in that behalf, were all transferred to and vested in the Minister of Education.
The Education Department was authorized to make rules and regulations, subject
to the approval of your Honour in Council, for instruction in Physical and Practical
Science to be given in evening classes in Mechanics' Institutes, and for the apportionment
of sums of money out of any grants to be made by the Legislature for the purpose of
such classes, and for sanctioning the purchase of books for the libraries of such Insti-
tutes in other subjects than those expressly authorized by the Revised Statute. It was
also made the duty of the Minister to see that every Mechanics' Institute at least once
in each year was inspected, and the financial affairs thereof audited, and the standing
of each Mechanics' Institute ascertained by the Public School Inspector, whose remu-
neration was to be regulated by the Education Department.
Under the 77th Section of the Revised Statute, Chap. 35, any Mechanics' Institute
incorporated under Revised Statute, Chap. 168, or the former Consolidated Statute,
which had established a reading-room or evening classes organized for the imparting of
practical instruction to its pupils, or had established a library of books in the subjects
of Mechanics, Manufactures, Agriculture, Horticulture, Philosophy, Science, the Fine
and Decorative Arts, History, Travels, Poetry and Biography, should be entitled to
receive from the unappropriated moneys in the hands of the Treasurer of the Province,
for the purpose of aiding in such reading-room, class instruction or library, a sum not
to exceed $100 in any one year ; subject, however, to the condition that a sum equal to
one-half the amount to be so paid out of the Provincial revenue is " locally contributed
or appropriated, or has been expended by such Institute during the current year for
such object or objects."
The amount to be expended for reading-room purposes was limited to one-fourth of
the maximum grant and contribution from local sources.
It was also provided that the business year of each Institute should end on the first
of May in each year, and that no Iustitute should share in the grant until the year fol-
lowing its formation, and of which notice should be given before the first of December
in the year preceding its first application. The time for applying for grants, is till the
first of November in each year following, and thus affords the opportunity of a full
current year for obtaining and appropriating the local equivalents for the amount of
grant claimed. Moreover, it would otherwise be impossible to truthfully state what the
affidavit called for, viz. : the fact that the local equivalent had been raised and appro-
priated for the current year, when one-half of such year at least was yet to expire.
The practical solution has therefore been to construe the current year to be that
ending on the first of May in each year preceding the first of November, and during this
intervening period each Institute can readily prepare and submit its Report for the year
ending the first of May previously, and thus show the amounts of local contributions
actually raised and expended, as well as the proper application of the Legislative
grant, and thus furnish the requisite basis for the annual audit by the Public School
Inspector.
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1. Association of Mechanics' Institutes.
The Association of Mechanics' Institutes is constituted a body corporate, the dif-
ferent Institutes being Associates, and represented at its annual meetings by then- presi-
dent and secretary or other two members.
The thirteenth annual meeting was held at the City of London on the 22nd day of
September, 1881, 33 Institutes being represented, and a copy of the Raport presented
thereat has, in pursuance of the Statute, been sent to this Department. It refers to the
following subjects :
(1) As to presentation of books, that the Executive Committee distributed 50 copies
of Keith Johnston's Handy Royal Atlas, and 22 copies of Belden's Dominion Atlas. It
was proposed out of the surplus of the year to purchase and distribute Appleton's
Cyclopaedia of Applied Mechanics, or such other work as could be obtained at a reason-
able price.
(2) As to Associate Institutes, 67 of the 73 who received the Legislative grant paid
to the Association their five per cent.
The number associated is stated as follows :
In 1879-80 74
Less in 1880-1 21
Remaining 53
New in 1880-1 10
Old renewed in 1880-1 10
Under fee of $1 3
Total 76
A statistical table is submitted of the Government grants for 1879-80 and 1880-1 ;
of revenue ; number of members ; expenditure for books ; classes ; periodicals, and
balance of assets over liabilities, compiled from the Schedules furnished by the Education
Department to the different Institutes.
(3) As to evening classes, the Report shows that 12 Institutes conducted classes in
the following subjects: — Li English Grammar and Composition, 5; Arithmetic and Geo-
metry, 8 ; Penmanship and Book-keeping, 9 ; Practical Mechanics, 2 ; Chemistry, 1 ;
Mineralogy, 2 ; Geometrical and Decorative Drawing, 3 ; Free-hand Drawing. 3 ; Pho-
nography, 2 ; the average attendance being 281, and the total of teaching meetings 141.
The Association paid $320 for prizes.
The Treasurer's statement shows a surplus from subscriptions of the Associate
Institutes of §1,000 on deposit in the Bank of Toronto at interest, and a further amount
of $535.97 at call, making a total of $1,535.67.
2. Mechanics' Institutes.
The regulations of the Education Department herewith submitted were finally
settled by me on the 11th day of November last, after considering the different sugges-
tions received from the Institutes and the information gained from their operations in
previous years. These have not as yet been approved by your Honour in Council, and
are still subject to such suggestions as may make them more beneficial. Their
object is to secure substantial compliance with the provisions of the Provincial grant,
and therefore to adjust the relative amounts applicable to each subject aided from
the grant of $400, so that it may be fairly encouraged and not prejudiced by an
undue amount appropriated for any one of such objects, and also to gradually develop
evening classes in studies not within the Public School course, and especially in elemen-
tary instruction for industrial purposes.
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Having regard to the evening classes as proposed in the Regulations, it will be seen
that their benefits may be taken advantage of by all young persons engaged during the
day, and by those iutending to be mechanics or agriculturalists. The proposed Regu-
lations are accompanied by the following Forms :
(a) Mechanics' Institute Report.
(/.■) Requisition for Legislative grant.
(c) Return of Inspection.
(d) Report of attendance at evening classes — Elementary instruction ; and
(e) Report of attendance at evening classes — Technical instruction.
1. Text of Proposed Regulations.
1. Any new Mechanics' Institute is not entitled under the Act to share in the
Legislative grant until the year following the year of its formation, and then only if
notice of such formation has been given to the Minister of Education prior to the first
day of December in the year of its formation.
2. The business year of each Institute ends on the first day of May in each year,
and thereupon, and by the first day of June then next, each Institute should prepare
and forward to the Education Department its Report in duplicate, whicli should show
receipts and donations during the year then ended, expenses, property and assets,
liabilities, members and their subscriptions, Evening Classes and their different subjects,
and otherwise be in accordance with Form A, and should set forth the several par-
ticulars required in and by such Form A.
3. In ascertaining at the end of each year the amount expended by each Institute
in such year, each Institute will be allowed for all sums actually paid for Reading Room,
Library, or Eve.iing Classes, aud necessary apparatus therefor; but salaries of Librarian,
or Caretaker, or other personal expenses of management are to be strictlv excluded.
The expenses of rent, light and heating, in respect of Reading Room, Library, or
Evening Classes, when respectively established, will also be allowed, but not to exceed
twenty- five per cent, of the Legislative Grant for such objects respectively.
4. Such Report of each Mechanics' Institute, as and when received from it by the
Education Department, will, without delay, be sent by the Department to the Public
School Inspector for his inspection of the Institute aud audit of the accounts thereof, as
hereinafter directed, and, if found correct, will be returned to the Department, and form
the basis for the amount of grant to such Institute.
5. The provisions of the Statute require each Mechanics' Institute, before receiving
its grant, to show that it has raised aud expended or appropriated, from local sources in
respect of such year, a sum equal to one-half of the amount payable from the grant in
respect of any of such objects, viz.: (1) Reading-room, (2) Library of Books, and (3)
Evening Classes.
6. Each Mechanics' Institute should, before the first day of November in each year,
in its application for a grant in aid, show the amount 60 locally raised aud expended
or appropriated during the year expiring on the first of May preceding, according to the
form of requisition in Form B, to be sent in duplicate to this Department. Such state-
ment must be verified by the declaration of the Secretary or Treasurer, under the
Dominion Act for the Suppression of Voluntary aud Extra-judicial Oaths, in the Form
B (the affidavit in the Schedule to the Statute being dispensed with, as objectionable to
such Act).
7. Each Institute applying for aid shall be entitled to receive from the grant — (1) a
sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for Reading-room purposes, provided one-half
of such sum has been locally raised and expended or appropriated for the same object ;
(2) a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars for Library purposes, provided one-
half of such sum has been locally raised and expended or appropriated for the same
object ; (3) a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty dollars for Evening Classes, pro-
vided one-half of such sum has been raised and expended or appropriated from local
sources and tuition fees for this object. In cases where any Institute has heretofore
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received two hundred dollars or more for Library purposes, it may continue to receive
the sum of two hundred dollars, but no more. In cases where the circumstances are
shown to the Minister to be such that evening classes caunot be satisfactorily established
in any year, he may recommend so much of the grant payable in respect of evening
classes as he may think fit for Library purposes.
8. The Statute permits Institutes to conduct classes in the following elementary
subjects, viz. : — Writing and Book-keepiug, English Grammar, Arithmetic, and Men-
suration, including also Free-hand Architectural and Mechanical Drawing, which, being
a technical subject, is included under the next following Regulation.
9. Each Institute is hereby also authorized to conduct Evening Classes for those
persons only who, in good faith, require technical instruction in the subjects following :
(1) Drawing, Machines, Designs, Objects, Free-hand, Architectural and Geo-
metrical.
(2) Natural Philosophy, Elements of, including Applied Mechanics, Pneumatics
and Hydrostatics.
(3) Chemistry as applied to Manufactures, and also to Agriculture.
10. The Term for the instruction in the Elementary subjects, permitted by the
Statute, and also in the Technical subjects, now authorized, shall be for at least nine
continuous weeks, in classes held at least in three evenings of each week, and for an
hour at least in each subject, and each such Term shall begin in the week following the
first day of January in each year. A similar Term may be established by any Institute
in the autumn, upon notice to this Department.
11. Each Institute may, out of moneys available for Evening Classes, pay such
expenses, over and above the receipts, as may be incurred for lectures of a popular
nature on scientific subjects.
12. The Fees payable by persons for instruction in such Evening Classes shall not
exceed fifty cents per Term for each of the Elementary subjects, and one dollar per
Term for each of the authorized Technical subjects. The following additional sums will
be payable from the Legislative Grant to each Institute conducting classes in such Tech-
nical subjects in accordance with the foregoing Regulations, viz. : — When in classes from
5 to 10, $i for each person ; for each additional from 10 to 20, §2 ; and for each addi-
tional over 20, $1. No person shall be allowed for except in respect of one class only,
.•ilt hough he may attend two or more. Before any payment can be made, the Public
School Inspector is required to report that each such class has been satisfactorily con-
ducted, and otherwise according to the particulars in Form D as to Elementary sub-
jects, and in Form E as to Technical subjects.
13. The existing Regulations authorize a sum not exceeding twenty per cent, of the
grant for Library purposes to be applied for the purchase of works of fiction, but
such works are to be such as appear in the catalogue of the Education Department, or as
may be approved by the Minister of Education from time to time, as submitted by any
Institute for this purpose.
14. No Director or office-holder in any Institute is permitted to sell or traffic in any
books for the supply of the Library, and, as far as possible, a separate room for the
Library should exist, in order to afford regular access to members.
15. Duties of Public School Inspectors: —
(1) The Public School Inspector shall, after he has received from the Education
Department copies of the reports furnished to it by the Mechanics' Institutes in his
inspectoral division, as soon as possible, visit each of them, and shall, with all conve-
nient speed thereafter, submit the return of his inspection to the Department, which
return shall include the several particulars, and be according to Form C.
(2) He shall, at the same time, fully audit the financial affairs of each Institute, and
in this sh;ill carefully examine all books, vouchers, and invoices relating thereto, and
ascertain what, if any, trade discounts have been allowed, and also that the entries in
the ledger or other bo'iks of account agree with the accounts and vouchers. If the
vouchers and account books do not agree, or trade discounts have not been allowed, he
should refuse to certify the accounts, and in all such cases call the attention of the
Department to the same.
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(3) He shall see that the invoices (if any) paid after the first of May are properly
entered in the Treasurer's book, and charged to the year ending then.
(4) In order to secure a larger measure of success and benefit to the class of
mechanics for whom the Legislative aid is mainly intended, it is the duty of the Public
School Inspector to take a personal interest in the general working of the Institute, and
especially in the encouragement of pupils in attendance at Evening Classes in the
prescribed subjects. Evening instruction in Elementary subjects (other than the
statutory mentioned above) should be provided for by the proper School Board in that
behalf, and at their expense.
(5) The Public School Inspector will receive remuneration for services actually
performed according to the following table : —
(1) For the aunual inspection and report of each Institute, as follows : —
Institute wi'th Reading Room, Library, and Evening Glasses $10 00
" any two of above 8 00
" anyone of above 6 00
(2) In any case where the Inspector is able, in his inspection of the Public
School in the same locality, to visit Evening Glasses, and to examine the
same during their session in any of the above subjects of instruction, an
additional fee of one dollar will be allowed for each class in Elementary
subjects, and of two dollars for any class in the Technical subjects.
(3) The Report of the Inspector of Evening Classes, as in Form D, is to
be sent to the Education Department as soon as possible after his inspec-
tion.
16. It is intended that the above Regulations should be complied with by each
Mechanics' Institute before becoming entitled to aid from the Legislative grant ; and
unless the report of each Institute and the Inspector's Return show that the conditions
thereof have been substantially complied with, such Institute cannot be recommended
for any grant for the current year, but it shall be competent for the Minister of Educa-
tion to recommend payment in auy case where the substance of the Statutes and Regu-
lations have been fairly complied with.
3. Returns to this Department.
The following statements have been prepared in respect of the operations of the year
ending 1st of May, 1881, and in the Appendix are set forth particulars of the condition
of each Institute.
Statement No. 1.
The expenditure for Reading Rooms, exclusive of rentand attendance, was $4,301.40 ;
for purchase of books, including works of fiction, for Libraries, $21,722.58 (or with
$541.53, expended since 1st May, 1S81, $22,264.11); and the total expenditure for
Evening Classes was $2,873.25. The total receipts from local sources (including balances
from previous years and borrowed money) for all purposes are $48,321.44.
Statement No. 2.
Amount of Grant paid to each Institute.
Ailsa Craig $200 00
Arkona 400 00
Aylmer 300 00
Barrie 400 00
Belleville 400 00
Blyth 100 00
Brighton 120 00
Bowman ville .$300 00
Bradford 400 00
Brantford 400 00
Brussels 100 00
Brockville 400 00
Chatham 400 00
Claude 80 00
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Clinton 8W0 00
Collingwood 150 00
Dundas -100 00
Durham 120 00
Elora 400 00
Ennotville 80 00
Forest 200 00
Goderich 400 00
Gait 400 00
Grimsby 140 00
Guelph 400 00
Garden Island 400 00
Hamilton 400 00
Harriston 100 00
Hespeler 200 00
Ingersoll 400 00
Kingston ■ 400 00
London 400 00
Lindsay 400 00
Markham 100 00
Meaford 150 00
Milton 200 00
Mitchell 400 00
Mount Forest 400 00
Napanee 400 00
Niagara 200 00
Niagara Falls 400 00
Norwich 100 00
Norwood 100 00
Orillia 400 00
Oakville 270 00
Paisley 100 00
Paris 8400 00
Parkhill 260 00
Petrolia 400 00
Port Hope 400 00
Peterborough 400 00
Prescott 200 00
Preston 400 00
Point Edward 400 00
Ridgetown 400 00
Sarnia 400 00
Seaforth 400 00
Simcoe 400 00
Stratford 400 00
Strathrov 400 00
Stouffville 210 00
St. Catharines 400 00
St. Mary's 400 00
St. Thomas 400 00
St. George 400 00
Thorold 400 00
Toronto 400 00
Uxbridge 400 00
Wardsville 200 00
Waterloo 200 00
Welland 100 00
Whitby 100 00
Woodstock 400 00
Wroxeter 1 70 00
Watford 400 00
Total, 75 Institutes $22,850 00
Statement No. S.
Institutes reorgan ized.
■ Ayr.
Brockville.
Dunnville.
Ingersoll.
Kincardine.
Norwich.
Owen Sound.
Paisley.
Renfrew.
Smith's Falls.
St. Thomas.
Vittoria.
Nev) Institutes have been opened since 1SS0.
Midland. Tilsonburgh.
Parkdale. Wiarton.
Statement No. Jf.
• Classification of Institutes Reporting.
1. Number with Reading Room, Library, and Evening Classes . . 22
2. " Reading Room and Library 4 'J
3. " Library and Evening Classes 4
t. " Library only 21
Total 96
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Statement No. 5.
Institutes not reporting.
Arthur.
Alliston.
Berlin.
Bolton.
Bracebridge.
Brampton.
Bowmanville.
Claude.
Exeter.
Fergus.
Kemptville.
Listowel.
Merrickville.
Oshawa.
Penetanguishene.
Picton.
Port Perry.
Schomberg.
Thunder Bay.
Wingham.
Whitby.
Wroxeter.
Statement No. 6.
Twenty-six Institutes conducted Classes in the following subjects: —
Writing and Book-keeping 17
English Grammar, Composition and Elocution 11
Reading and Spelling 2
Geography 1
Arithmetic, Geometry, and Mensuration '. 15
Drawing — Free-hand, Decorative, etc 14
Mechanics, Theory and Applied 2
Natural Philosophy, including Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Pneu- [ ,
matics, Physics, etc j
Chemistry 1
French 1
Phonography 1
Physiology and Hygiene 1
Total number of Classes 67
3. — The Ontario School of Art and Design.
The following extract from the Report of this School, by E. B. Shuttleworth, Vice-
President, to me, dated January 10, 1882, shows its operations during the year 1881, the
several branches of instruction, the teaching staff, and the average attendance : —
This School has been under the management of the Ontario Society of Artists since
1876. The Society receives an annual grant of .f 500 from the Province, and occupies a
suite of rooms on King Street West, in which the School conducts its classes, subject to
a rent-of $600, besides taxes, water, light and heating.
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The following is an abstract from the Register of attendance of students during the
Winter and Spring Term, ending March 30th, 1881 : —
Teachers.
No. of
Lessons.
No. or Students
Registered.
Total."
Males.
Females.
Morning Class (Elementary).
42
I-
13
IS
63
47
67
18
60
Afternoon Classes (Elementary, Flat Copy,
Antique, Perspective and Design.)
85
Evening Classes (Elementary, Flat Copy,
Antique, Perspective and Design.)
W. Revell
H. Pern*
SI
Total number registered, exclusive of the
94
4
3
132
7
9
226
Oil Painting.
14
14
11
Water Colour Painting.
12
7
16
23
249
1
Of the above 226 registered, in the Morning Class of 60 —
The purpose of study in cases of 30 is indefinite ; and of 30, professional.
Afternoon Classes of 85 —
The purpose of study in cases of 44 is indefinite ; and of 41, professional.
Evening Classes of 81 —
The purpose of study in cases of 17 is indefinite; and of 64, professional.
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The separate branches of study, the personnel of the teachers, and the average
attendance during the Autumn Term, extending over twelve weeks, were as follows : —
Day Classes.
Elementary
Perspective
Shading from Flat
Antique
Water Colours
Oil Colours
Evening Classes.
Elementary and Mechanical
Perspective
Shading from Flat
Antique ....
Industrial Design
M. Matthews.
R. Baigent . . .
H. Perre"
J. A. Fraser .
M. Matthews.
H. Perre"
W. Revell . .
R. Baigent . .
H. Perre" ....
J. A. Fraser
A. Howard . .
No. of
Lessons given.
Average
Attendance.
The fees paid by students were the same as those of former years, namely, $6 for the
day classes (not including colour work), and $3.50 for the evening classes. Oil and Water
Colour Painting $6 each, and Elementary Design $2.
The Report states that it was deemed advisable to continue to offer to the teachers
the same remuneration as formerly, viz., $4 per lesson, but an understanding was entered
into with the teachers of the oil and water colour classes that their salaries should only
amount to the actual receipts from fees, so that these departments may be considered self-
supporting. The Vice-President trusts that this arrangement will meet my views, as
expressed to him at the opening of the term.
The amount due to teachers for the term was
The amount received and due from students' fees
,059 60
752 SO
Four pupils attended the day classes from whom no fees were received. Two of these
were in indifferent circumstances and unable to pay, and two were former pupils, who last
year took part as pupil-teachers. Five students attended the evening classes by virtue of
having obtained scholarships in the Public Schools of the city.
The division of the students, in regard to sex, was as follows : —
Day Classes —
Males 13
Females 70
83
Evening Classes —
Males 63
Females 18
81
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The Vice-President reports that he had made careful inquiry as to the occupation
of the students, as well as the purpose of study, and the following enumeration may be-
accepted as reliable: —
Purpose of Study.
No. OF
Students.
Day Classes.
Architect Professional Architect
Student, Commercial College Indefinite
" Divinity "
" Art 1 Professional Artist ....
Telegraph Operator
Newspaper Reporter
Government Clerk '.....
School Boys
School Teachers
Art Teachers....
Art Students
No occupation . . .
Evening Classes.
School Teachers ....
Art Students
Designers
Photographic Artist.
Telegraph Operator. .
No occupation
Architects' Clerks
.Normal School Student .
Lithographic Artists. . . .
Engravers
Glass Stainers
Photographers
Tinsmiths
Sign Painters
Carpenter
Machinist
Wood Carvers
Piano-stool 'Maker
Jeweller
Paper Hanger
Box Maker
Book-keepers
Bank Clerks
Stationer
Fireman
Tailor
No occupation
Indefinite
Professional Teachers.
Professional Education
Professional Artist
Indefinite
Professional Education.
13
Females.
3
8
10
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And further that it would be seen that out of the 164 students in attendance, 79 were
engaged in various businesses and 85 were without occupation ; but, of the latter, 31 were
under 16 years of age, and no doubt many of them, as well as those who are older, will
turn the knowledge acquired at the School into professional or technical channels con-
nected with Art.
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1. Receipts and Expenditure, January 1st to December Slst.
Receipts.
1st. Balance from 1880 $854 61
Students' Fees. Balance of
Winter and Spring Term ... 624 89
Students' Fees, Fall Term,
1881 693 75
Paper and other materials .... 16 63
Government Grant 1100 00
k;,2n;i ss
Expenditure.
Teachers' Salaries, Winter and Spring
Term $1,248 00
Curator, Salary for 1 year 000 00
Bonus 50 00
Audit.. r's fee 10 00
Kent, including $75 in arrears for 1SS0. 675 00
Water-rate, 1880-81 23 75
Taxes, 1880 - 37 88
Gas 8361
Heating 1 13 25
Furnishing and repairs 63 24
Materials and plant 48 69 .
Printing and advertising 75 75
Postage 12 50
Cleaning rooms 88 50
Miscellaneous expenses _7 23
Balance in bank, December 31st 152 48
$3,289 88
.'. Assi ts a ml Liabilities to December Slst, 1881.
Assets.
Balance in bank $152 48
Students' fees in arrear 22 50
Quetton St. George 8 00
Further grant for 1S81 applied for
through the Hon. Minister of Edu-
cation (for the Autumn Term) 900 00
Balance of Liabilities over Assets 252 82
$1,335 80
Liabilities.
Salaries of teachers, Autumn Term $1,059 CO
Rent and taxes 178 17
Heating rooms 26 50
Advertising 14 10
Gas account 37 63
Outstanding accounts 19 80
$1,335 80
4. The Western Ontario School of Art and Design, London,
Was inspected under my direction on the 16th December, 1881, and the report
thereon by Dr. May is as follows : —
This school was established in 1878, and is situate in the Mechanics' Institute
Building.
Board of Management.
Col. J. Walker, President ; Col. Lewis ; H. McMahon, Esq., Q.C.; Jas. Durand,
Esq.; Jas. Griffiths, Esq., R.C.A.; John H. Griffiths, Esq.; W. R. Meredith, Esq.,
M.P.P.; W. Saunders, Esq.; B. Cronyn, Esq.; J. R. Peel, Esq.; Chas. Chapman, Esq.
Chas. Chapman, Secretary and Treasurer.
Instructors.
Messrs. J. F. Griffiths, Chas. Chapman, J. R. Peel, and S. K. Davidson.
The school now occupies two large and commodious rooms, at the rental of $250 per
annum, fuel, light and attendance being also included.
The rooms are well fitted up and contain over 400 drawing models, including plaster
casts and various sections of machinery. About one-half of the Government grant
($800) was expended in 1880 for drawing models and appliances. The total value
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of models and plant is estimated at $1,300, which is nearly one-half of the Government
grants received since its commencement.
The course of studies consists of three terms : 10 afternoon and 20 evening lessons.
Fees, $2 each for afternoon and evening lessons.
First Term commenced 11th January and ended 17th March ; 10 afternoon lessons,
46 pupils ; 20 evening lessons, 66 pupils.
Second Term commenced 5th April and ended 14th June ; 10 afternoon lessons, 31
pupils ; 20 evening lessons, 52 pupils.
Third Term commenced 11th October and ended 16th December; 10 afternoon
lessons, 42 pupils ; 20 evening lessons, 100 pupils.
There was also a separate class each session for teaching Painting on Porcelain.
The average attendance was 18 pupils.
The afternoon classes were chiefly attended by ladies and young persons.
The evening classes were attended by mechanics and apprentices, and from the
following trades and occupations : Architects, Bookbinders, Bricklayers, Carpenters,
Cabinet-makers, Carriage-makers, Carriage-painters, Lithographers, Marble-cutters,
Machinists, Pattern-makers, Printers, Photographers, Tinsmiths, and Wood-carvers.
In addition to the above, 15 Public School Teachers have been in regular attendance
during the past year.
Total number of pupils in attendance during the whole year, 352. The average
attendance was over 90 per cent.
Instruction.
The course of tuition begins with careful instruction in Free-hand or Mechanical
Drawing, and as they advance they are instructed in Light and Shade, Drawing from
Models, Perspective, Architecture, Ornamental Designs, Lettering (plain and ornamental),
Moulding in Clay and Wax, Painting in Oil and Water Colours. A special class for
Porcelain Painting was also conducted.
This school is made applicable to the several trades and occupations of the students.
Although the teachers are only paid 82 per lesson, they are painstaking, and show much
interest in their work and the progress of their pupils.
The expense of management is small, as there are no paid officers, and the Secretary
and Treasurer (Mr. Chapman) has served from the beginning without salary.
The following is the financial statement for the year ending 31st December, 1881 : —
Receipts for the Year.
Government grant S800 00
Expenditure for the Year.
Rent, fuel, light, attendance, etc $230 00
Fees from pupils 496 00 Tuition, four teachers 750 00
Interest on deposits 13 00 Printing and advertising 85 00
Models and studies 270 00
Gas and water fittings . . 36 00
Furniture, easels, drawing-boards, fit-
tings, etc 106 00
Books, stationery, postage, etc. ... 14 00
Audit 2 00
Repairs of models and sundries 18 00
Total expenditure $1,537 00
Total receipts $1,309 00
The Report of the Board, dated 20th January, 1882, also states that a public exhibi-
tion of pupils' work was held, and prizes to the value of $200, contributed by citizens,
distributed to those showing the greatest proficiency in the several classes. The Board
also represents that the pupils are drawn from an area of sixty miles and more around
London, and that its benefits are sensibly felt in the whole western portion of the Prov-
ince, while the teaching is of that practical character which aids the pupils in becoming
more fit for their several trades and occupations ; and in order that the Board may be
able to keep the cost of such teaching within the reach of all such pupils who may apply,
it asks that its grant for this year should be $1,000.
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5. The Canadian Institute.
This Institute was established in 1849, and was at first intended to be strictly for
professional men, including Provincial land surveyors, civil engineers and architects, with
students under articles. The society struggled on in this form until 1851, when it was
determined to establish it on a broader basis. It became incorporated on the 4th
November, 1851, and Sir W. E. Logan was its first president. The Council then invited
three classes of persons to join the Institute : (1) Those who by their attainments,
researches or discoveries, could promote its objects ; (2) Those desirous of instruction from
its publications and proceedings, and thus gaining information with improvement and
progress in art and science everywhere ; (3) Those who felt an interest in and desired to
assist this useful undertaking. In 1852 the first grant from the Provincial Legislature
to the Institute, of £250, was made; and after much struggling it gradually gained the
support of many distinguished in Arts and Science in Canada.
The Report of the Council for 1880-1 shows another year of satisfactory work, and
expresses the advantages resulting from the admirable accommodation which their new
building supplies, the debt on which is being gradually reduced. The ordinary meetings
held during the session were 13, at which valuable and interesting papers were read.
The number of members on 31st March, 1881, was 126, composed as follows : honorary
members, 2; life members, 17; and ordinary members, 107. The annual Provincial
grant is the sum of $750.
6. The Ottawa Literary and Scientific Society.
This Society receives a special grant of $300 per annum from the Government.
President, Rev. A. F. Kemp ; Treasurer, J. R. Armstrong ; Secretary, F. K. Bennetts ;
Custodian, Arthur Harmer.
Their Report for the past year shows an increase of 38 members. Total number of
members, 202.
The Treasurer's statement shows that, after paying all accounts due up to 31st
March, there is still a balance on hand of .$50.86 ; total receipts, $1,003.32.
Library. — The Library contains 1,425 volumes
Reading Room. — The Reading Room is well patronized, and is furnished with the
leading newspapers and periodicals.
Museum. — The Museum contains a fine collection of specimens of Natural History,
which are kept in glass cases surrounding the Library and Reading Room.
The Field Naturalist Club have recently made presentations of great value to this
Society. Special mention is made in their report of a fine collection of minerals pre-
sented to the Society through the Club by Lieut.-Colonel Wily.
The great difficulty this Society has to contend with is a want of funds to provide
sufficient accommodation for its large and increasing Museum.
Lectures. — Nine instructive and interesting lectures were given during the season.
In addition, two conversaziones were held.
Evening Glasses. — When this Society was visited by Dr. May in 1880, he urged upon
the Directors the importance of establishing Evening Classes. As there is no Mechanics'
Institute in Ottawa, the payment of an extra grant of $100 was made to this Society for
this purpose. These Classes have become a great success. About 40 persons attended
classes in the following subjects : — Botany, Entomology, Chemistry, Natural Philosophy
and Elocution. The Classes were furnished with a set of Botanical Charts and a collec-
tion of microscopical botanical objects, paid for out of the special grant of $100. The
Council say : " We are assured that by these Classes not only has a fresh interest been
excited in these departments of science, but by them new members have been added to
the Society, and they feel confident, if continued next year, even greater results may be
anticipated from their operation." The instructors were Rev. Dr. Kemp, Dr. Wickstead,
Major Fletcher and Messrs. Harrington and J. H. Bell, who, in some instances at great
personal inconvenience, have given their services to the advancement of these objects.
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The President, in a letter dated 29th October, 1881, says : — "We commence on 23rd
November a Class for Mechanical Drawing, under a competent teacher ; other Classes
will be instituted at Christmas."
7. L'Institut Canadien-Fraktcais de la Cite d'Ottawa.
President, Alphonse Lusignan ; Treasurer, Augustus Laperrierre ; Secretary, F. H.
Lambert; Librarian, O. MacDonell ; Curator, C. Christie ; Director of Fine Arts, G.
Smith. This Institute receives a special grant of $300 from the Ontario Government.
The Directors of this Institute own a very handsome and spacious building, erected
specially to suit their requirements. When Dr. May met the Officers and Directors in
1880, he recommended that Evening Classes should be organized in connection with the
Institute, and Drawing Classes were accordingly established last winter, and on his second
visit he found the Class Eoom well supplied with drawing boards, easels, models, copies,
etc. The following extracts from the President's Report, dated 6th October, 1881, is an
evidence of the success of the Evening Classes : —
" A new Society, known as the Societe des Beaux-Arts de I'Institut Canadien-F rancais
d'Ottawa, has been founded in connection with our Institution.
" This Society has opened classes of dessin d'apres modele, dessin d'apres nature, dessin
d 'architecture, dessin de mecanique, et dessin de geometrie. The course lasted three months
— March, April and May. The number of lessons given is 45 — that is, 15 lessons per
month. The teachers were Mr. Albert Grignard, from the Ponts et Chaussees, Paris, and
Mr. Le Chevalier G. Smith, from the Conservatoire of Paris.
"The Debiting Society have been pretty active last fall and winter. They held 28
meetings (seances). The subjects debated upon pertained mostly to H'story and to Politi-
cal and Social Economy. These debates were confined to the members.
" We also gave a course of public seances, to which outsiders were admited. The
seances consisted of lectures, discussions, experiments in physics, etc., and were 14 in
number."
The following Evening Classes are now in operation in the subjects, for the time,
and with the number of pupils following, that is to say : —
No. OF Pcpils.
Drawing in all its branches. . From 18th Oct., 1881, three lessons a week.
Mineralogy ; From 4th Nov., 1SS1, one lesson a week . . .
The above a/repaying classes.
History of Canada From 3rd Nov., 1SS1, one lesson a week, public,
gratuitous
Political Economy From 14th Nov., 1SS1, one lesson a week, publii
and free
Literary Entertainments Opened on the 29th No vember— weekly
Between 250 and 300
hearers.
The payment of a special grant of 8100 for Evening Classes during the ensuing winter
was authorized, and the following resolution has been received by the Department : —
Moved by Dr. L. C. Prevost, seconded by Mr. F. R. C. Campeau, and unanimously
resolved: " That the heartfelt thanks of the Institut Canadien-Francais are due and are
hereby voted to the Ontario Government for having generously increased, by one hun-
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dred dollars, its annual grant in favour of our Institution, and that the Secretary be in-
structed to transmit the same to the Honourable the Minister of Education."
8. Suggestions and Recommendations.
The Association of Mechanics' Institutes.
This Association was required by the Revised Statutes to hold its annual meeting at
the place and during the same time as. the Exhibition of the Agricultural and Arts
Association ; but as it is conceded that the objects of each can be made more useful and
efficient by the separation which is proposed to be made during this current session of
the Legislature, the Association of Mechanics' Institutes will be left at full liberty to
conduct and manage its own affairs, and to make by-laws for any purposes connected with
the objects of Mechanics' Institutes, including the time and mode of holding its annual
and other general meetings. In the interim an Executive or Council would be useful in
giving effect to any such purpose ; and if some equivalent for the Provincial grant in
which this Association was a participator were provided by the Legislature, the Associa-
tion could do much to encourage and advance the interests of Mechanics' Institutes, as
well as relieve them from the five per centum of their Legislative grant now contributed
to the support of the Association.
Ontario School of Art and Design.
In addition to ordinary art teaching to its regular pupils, this school was also in-
tended as a training-school for art teachers for other schools throughout the Province,
as well as for the benefit of young mechanics and artisans, by evening instruction for a
small fee in such drawing as would tend to increase their skill and capacity in ornamental
and other designs and models for industrial purposes.
In the Report of the 17th December, 1878, it is stated that it would be advisable to
add a course at the Art School to that in the Normal School for such intending public
school teachers as show capacity for this, in order that they, in turn, might be capable of
giving their pupils sound preliminary teaching in drawing.
The Report for 1881 shows that the larger number of pupils attend to learn as an
accomplishment, although excellent teaching has been given in the evening classes to
mechanics and others requiring a knowledge of drawing in their trades and occupations.
While the success of the school in this and other directions has been invaluable,
and has given much needed stimulus to art studies, and a wider appreciation of their
great and general value to our community, yet the actual benefit has been chiefly local,
although the school has. been so largely supported from Provincial funds.
Its objects can be made beneficial to the whole Province in reaching with its excellent
teaching a large number of the teachers-in-training at the Normal School, and evidencing
this by a special certificate, as well as by fitting them and others to supply the want now
felt by many of the Mechanics' Institutes for competent instructors by evening classes in
such drawing or machine designs and other objects to the many who are now seeking
such instruction.
The Report of the 22nd of April, 1880, shows that the views of the Directors were
also in the same direction. They say : " The school is growing too large, and the
question of art education in the Province too important to be conveniently managed by
a voluntary association of teachers, and that the time has come when it is desirable that
the Council should have the assistance of a first-class trained teacher from South Ken-
sington, whose services would be so valuable, also, in the oversight of the art education of
tin- Province."
The advantages of art instruction in increasing the values of the industrial products
of Ontario can scarcely be over-estimated, and especially in the improved skill and
capacity of all the mechanical and artisan classes ; while it is an established fact that the
wealthiest countries in Europe to-day, and States in the American Union, are those which
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have given the most attention to industrial art education, and in which drawing forms
part of the instruction in their elementary schools.
Hitherto the complete and valuable collection of the Education Department in sculp-
ture, paintings, architectural and other designs, engravings and models, have not been
utilized as fully for practical art studies as they are capable of being made ; and now that
space has been afforded by the discontinuance of the Depository, and the removal of
many objects more suitable to other Provincial institutions, excellent accommodation
could be afforded in this Department to the Ontario School of Art and Design, and thus
give effect to the unanimous feeling expressed by the Directors of the Society in the
resolution of their meeting of the 19th September, 1881, that they should carry on their
work of the School of Art at the Education Department. As abundance of room is now
available for this work, one thousand dollars at least of the expenditure of the school for
rent, taxes and incidental expenses would be directly saved ; while the management
of the school could be advantageously left with the Directors of the Society, subject to
such control of this Department as could be mutually arranged upon with the view of
enlarging its benefits and thus giving more adequate equivalents for the Provincial
revenue, by which this school has been so largely supported in the past.
3. Training in Household Economy and Arts.
Amongst the efforts now being made in England and several States of the Union
in the direction of obtaining practical results from education, so as to counteract mischiefs
arising from merely theoretical, and often superficial teaching, are, training in elementary
mechanics and physics by practical methods for boys, and in household economy and arts,
such as cooking and sewing, for girls. The future welfare of the boys would thereby be
much promoted, and the girls would not be left, as now, ignorant of so much of domestic
economy as is required in every home, if its conditions are to be satisfactory and discon-
tent prevented, and without which the qualities of thrift and temperance, on which the
prosperity of every community so largely depends, cannot well exist.
Instruction in cookery is recognized by the Education Department in England as one
of the subjects of domestic economy, for passes in which the allowance of two shillings
per pupil is made to School Boards, and in the Code of Regulations of the London School
Board (31st March, 1881) provision is made for such instruction, the regulations requiring
that one or more of the mistresses in every girls' school must be competent to teach
cookery according to the system there laid down.
The National Training School for Cookery has been established for several years at
South Kensington, on ground lent for this purpose by the Commissioners for the Exhibi-
tion of 1851, and the school supplies teachers as fast as they can be trained. This school
is a voluntary association, and is managed by an executive committee of the subscribers,
with a lady superintendent, and a staff of three teachers and two cooks. The Report for
1881 gives details which show a large amount of teaching accomplished at a minimum of
expense, and that it is self-supporting. While cookery is encouraged by the Education
Department, the National School Committee looks for cookery being taught in all the
elementary girls' schools throughout England ; and in order to make this instruction
thoroughly national and of real benefit to all, they suggest that there should be in every
centre where there is a Mechanics' Institute and School Boards, an organization for
teaching cookery and household economy.
The cookery taught is fitted for every grade of society, and the greatest pains are
taken to teach the pupils that, with careful management, dishes can be made of the best
materials at a moderate cost ; no waste is allowed, everything being turned to good account
by care and method in the housekeeping and cooking.
The Report also shows that if working women and others were taught how to pre-
pare simple, wholesome food, and to work in the kitchen with method and cleanliness, it
would effect wonderful improvement in the conditions of their homes, and go a long way
in promoting thrift and temperance.
The London School Board has established four cookery centres, which are a great
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success, and the girls show a most intelligent interest in their instruction, and take full
and sensible notes of all they learn during their two hours' lesson. Other School Boards
are following this example, and several teachers were being trained in the National School
for this purpose.
Commissioner Eaton, of the Bureau of Education of Washington, has also published
a Circular on the subject of Training Schools of Cookery, and in the introduction quotes
from Mrs. Noyes, President of the Industrial Committee of the Young Women's Christian
Association of Boston, as to the neglect of domestic economy, " that it contributes largely
to make the household fare limited, uniform and uninviting, and to increase the meagre-
ness of physique, consumptive tendency, and general ill-health of our New England
women.
" In our larger towns and cities, women are saying their say on almost every topic save
that of good housekeeping. We need a free cooking school, and also some preparatory
work in sewing in the public schools, which, with elementary lessons in house-work, could
be taken without disadvantage to ' Analysis ' and ' Perspective.' "
The Commissioner also quotes Professor Youmans on this subject in the Popular
Science Monthly : " Of the importance, the imperative necessity of this movement, there
cannot be the slightest question. Our kitchens, as is most notorious, are the fortified
entrenchments of ignorance, prejudice, irrational habits, rule of thumb, and mental
vacuity : and the consequence is that the Americans are liable to the reproach of suffering
beyond any other people from wasteful, unpalatable, unhealthful and monotonous cookery."
He also quotes a competent French authority : " The number of inhabitants who may be
supported in any country upon its internal produce depends about as much upon the state
of the art of cookery as upon that of agriculture." Also from Miss Corson, Superintendent
of the New York Cooking School : " It is often said that a Frenchman can live upon what
an American throws away. This is a fact. Not because a Frenchman needs less food than
an American, but because he knows how to make the same article go twice as far in pro-
ducing palatable dishes. He has been trained from childhood to value food properly.
Americans are taught nothing of the sort ; and the result is a sinful waste of the bounti-
ful supplies with which Nature has blessed our fruitful country.
" We cannot afford to make all our children professionals, for the professions are
already overcrowded, while the mechanical and domestic arts are always open to well-
trained workers. There is no form of public teaching which would be more heartily
welcomed by the people than the practical industrial education that fits boys and girls to
begin the work of life with available tools in their hands, instead of with heads crammed
with impracticable ideas."
It is probable that in this Province we also suffer as much as our American neighbours
from imperfect cookery. Provisions are cheap, and ignorance of everything appertaining
to cookery is everywhere prevalent, and in consequence our food is unhealthful and un-
palatable, and needlessly wasted.
The instruction at the National Training School includes (1) lessons in practical
cleanliness ; (2) kitchen practice for pupils, in cooking, suitable for families able to spend
from $5 to $20 per week for food ; (3) a practice kitchen for teachers-in-training, for the
artisan and other classes who can spend only from $2 to $5 weekly for food ; (4) the prac-
tical teaching of teachers-in-training. The chief object of the school is to train teachers,
who in their turn might sow the knowledge of cooking broadcast, and thus in the end
become the common property of the whole people. The one means for accomplishing this
is by training teachers of cookery, and a school for this purpose can be readily established
in connection with the Education Department, as, with a small outlay, good kitchen accom-
modation could be provided in the basement of the Normal School building, and on the
first floor there is a lecture and other rooms sufficiently large for pupils. An association
of ladies would probably be formed for the management of such school if this accommo-
dation were furnished by the Education Department, and such moderate annual sum as
would protect their operations from loss, especially during the first few years, and by
lower fees to Normal School (female) teachers-in-training, also supply an equivalent. The
importance of instruction in sewing is scarcely less than that in house-work, and it forms
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one of the subjects which, in the Educational Code in England, is especially encouraged,
and is also included in the Regulations of the London School Board.
Commissioner Eaton, in the Circular referred to, shews the value of this art as well
as that of cookery ; and Mrs. Noyes makes this reference thereto : " Miss Cuuirnings,
teacher of sewing in the Winthrop Public School in this city, is doing a most excellent
work. Many of the little girls are from the poorest homes and begin in the rudest
fashion ; and in the highest class cutting and fitting are taught. At the spring exhibi-
tion of 1878, over 700 hand-made garments were exhibited. Girls of 13 or 14 were very
neatly dressed in garments of their own fitting and making, and only one hour twice a
week is allowed for learning to sew, and the Principal, who was not at first favourable,
thinks that the whole work of the school has been improved by it."
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APPENDIX
CONTAINING DETAILS OF CONDITION OF EACH MECHANICS'
INSTITUTE IN 1881, ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 5).
APPENDIX.
A. 1882
AYLMEE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1874.
Number of Members, If
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $105 00
ii Legislative Grant 300 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .. 14 00
n Other sources 73 14
Total $492 14
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $ 10 00
,i Books 346 73
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Eoom 25 00
ii Miscellaneous, including Fuel,
Light, etc 110 41
Total
)2 14
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
s. in Library.
Vols. Issued.
123
186
156
Register
310
73
lost ; no
55
.
161
record of
110
81
books lent.
Total' .
1255
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 5. Magazines, 9.
Assets, $1,974.73. Liabilities, $62.57.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1875 to 1881, $1,630.
Remarks.
This Institute is now in an excellent condition — the books have been re-labelled and
a new catalogue printed. The Library is kept in the Town Hall, free of rent, and it is
intended to start Evening Classes during the present winter.
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AYR MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1856.
Number of Members, 91.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $57 64
it Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 45 18
ii Other sources 3 63
Total $106 45
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $44 64
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Eeading Room 10 81
Balance in hand ' . . . . 51 00
Total $106 45
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total
n Library.
Vols. Issued
204
198
492
463
286
276
486
473
51
48
12
9
129
141
162
158
35
33
1857
1799
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 16. Magazines, 12.
Assets, $1,051. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $1,772.84.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports :—" The Directors of this Institute are doing all in their power
to increase its efficiency. The Library has been removed into new and commodious
quarters, a neatly-furnished Reading Room attached, and an energetic young man
-employed to look after both. The sum of $550 has been expended by the Directors since
1 st May of the current year, and this I regard as a sufficient proof of their earnestness
and determination to raise the standard of the Institute."
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A. 1882
AILSA CRAIG MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1877.
Number of Members, 113. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries . $ 36 00
From Members 105 95
ii Books. . , 272 89
>i Legislative Grant 200 00
n Works of Fiction . . 19 09
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 17 24
;i Magazines, Newspapers, Read-
ing Eoom 2 50
H Miscellaneous , 33 32
Balance on hand 20 88
Total $395 32
Total $395 32
Donations in Books, etc., value $24 50
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
in Library.
Vols. Issued.
112
120
176
664
112
90
337
650
26
29
6
30
138
104
77
184
23
12
1007 1883
Assets, $1,026.88. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1878 to 1881, $750.
ARKONA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Number of Members, 58.
Incorporated 1878.
Annual Subscription, $1 ; Female Members 50c.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $ 55 00
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 5 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 4 50
ii Other sources 44 87
Total $509 37
For
Cash
Expenditure during the year.
Rent $ 45 00
Salaries 20 00
Books 220 00
Works of Fiction 25 00
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 11 00
Lectures, etc 4 5C
Miscellaneous 71 87
in hand 112 00
Total $509 37
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Donations in Books, etc., value $16.75.
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 5 25
Fiction 67 101
History 26 27
Miscellaneous 186 61
Poetry and the Drama 24 26
Periodical Literature 10 24
Science and Art 50 22
Voyages and Travels 17 36
Works of Reference 3 5
Total 388 327
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 5.
Assets, $886.03. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1S81, 8721.
Remarks.
The Secretary reports that the sum of two hundred and forty-five dollars has been
set apart for the purchase of books, and is now in the possession of the Committee
appointed to select the books for the Library.
Number of Members, 19.
AURORA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1855.
Annual Subscription, §1.
Rect ipts dv/ri/ng the year.
From Members $19 00
ii Other sources 33 89
Total $52 89
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries § 4 25
ii Miscellaneous 42 63
Balance on hand 6 01
Total $52 89
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued
Last Report
showed
524 vols, in
Library.
'Not
circulated."
Assets, $2,641.01.
274
Liabilities, $28.66.
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
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Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1873 to 1879, $770.
Remarks.
This Institute has not applied for Legislative grant since 1879.
BERLIN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
This Institute has not reported for 1880-81.
The following extracts are from the Berlin Daily News, 22nd March, 1S81 : — "It
has often been remarked that Berlin is not a literary town. The Institute in Berlin has
a Library of excellent books, all well selected and from the best authors, both English
and German. The Institute is kept open every night from seven to ten o'clock; the rooms
are kept warm and tidy. But the membership is altogether too small. That there are
eighty-three names on the roll of a well-regulated town of 4,000, after such strenuous
efforts have been put forth to increase the list, does not look well, and is a very undesir-
able state of affairs. The village of Hespeler has a membership of 96, and our neighbouring
village of Waterloo has 113, while Berlin, at a yearly subscription of $1, can only report
83. There is also a Reading Room, in which are regularly received 22 newspapers, 6
magazines, and 3 periodicals. The public will not be a little surprised to learn that
' about ten or twelve persons take advantage of the Reading Room.' This is not a pleas-
ing commentary on our Institute, and we trust the next report will bring better news.
There is nothing so well calculated to impart intelligence to a community as a good public
library ; therefore let it be prized."
BARRIE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1854.
Number of Members, U
Annual Subscription, $1.
Rea ipts dit ring the year.
From Members $202 00
i, Legislative Grant 400 00
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 25 23
ii Other sources 301 55
Balance due Treasurer 53 34
Total S982 1l'
Expenditure during tfie year.
For Rent and Taxes $ 44 85
n Salaries 159 40
n Books 512 22
n Works of Fiction 67 26
it Magazines, Newspapers, and
Reading Room 65 52
ii Apparatus 41 40
ii Lectures, etc 12 73
ii Miscellaneous 77 17
Balance due Treasurer 1 57
Total $982 12
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued,
Biography ] 139
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total
2404
205
92
1800 49
126
133
431
1800 3579
Reading Room.
16 Newspapers. 12 Magazines.
Assets, $1,547.53. Liabilities, $353.34.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $2,812.
Remarks.
The Directors of this Institute have made great efforts during the past year for its
improvement, and to add to the popularity of the Institute. They have secured addi-
tional accommodation : the Membership has been increased from 60 to 200 ; and they
intend establishing Evening Classes on Technical and other subjects during the ensuing
winter. The following extract is from the Directors' Annual Report : —
" Our Institute since its first organization has been a struggling and peripatetic one.
The natural result has been that the Library has from time to time almost disappeared, as
well as the subscribers. This has given ground for a charge sometimes brought against
the Institute, that its assets represent but a small proportion of the money received during
the long term of its existence. Books constitute the principal asset of the Institute, and
unless they are kept in a fixed place, properly cared for when in, and closely looked after
when out, they verv soon disappear, or become fit for the waste-basket. Under the best
of care the more popular works have from time to time to be replaced on the shelves of a
lending library from becoming worn out ; and if they are not in charge of a paid, responsi-
ble Librarian, and are being constantly moved from place to place, the percentage of loss soon
sweeps away the whole library. The acquisition, therefore, of suitable accommodation
for Library and Reading Room in a good locality, together with a competent Librarian,
has, during the past year or two, placed our Institute in a much better position than it has
hitherto occupied ; and if the reading portion of our community, and the class it is
mainly intended to benefit, will only give the future management reasonable encourage-
ment and assistance, there is every reason to hope that the standing of the Institute will
continue to improve, and that it will become both a credit and an advantage to the town.''
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BRIGHTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1872.
Number of Members, 76. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during
the
year
$57 70
120 00
140 02
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $42 00
n Salaries 50 00
n Books 88 55
ii Legislative Grant
,i Works of Fiction 21 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 69 47
ii Miscellaneous 22 04
Balance on hand 24 66
Total
$317 72
Total $317 72
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued
77
20
162
325
129
70
143
64
29
1'08
50
25
159
54
102
124
17
5
Total 868 801
Reading Room.
10 Newspapers. 9 Magazines.
Assets, $664.66. Liabilities, $36.
Total amount of Government grant paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $1,516.14.
BRADFORD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1870.
Number of Members, 93. Annual Subscription, for head of family $1
for each additional member of family, 25c
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $1 42
From Members 71 25
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Pupils at Evening Classes . . 80 00
ii Other sources 33 52
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $40 00
n Salaries 25 00
ii Books 107 93
ii Works of Fiction 30 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 26 90
ii Evening Classes 170 00
ii Miscellaneous 185 28
ii Balance on hand 1 08
Total $586 19
Total $586 19
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued
Biography 90 162
Fiction." 172 357
History 95 223
Miscellaneous 310 308
Poetry and the Drama 73 207
Periodical Literature 38 218
Science and Art 60 252
Voyages and Travels 77 291
Works of Reference 15 29
Total 930 2047
Reading Room.
10 Newspapers. 9 ila^s»zlwre.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
1 1 Arithmetic.
7 Book-keeping.
11 Composition and Elocution.
11 English Grammar, Reading and Sjv°lf\ng.
20 French.
11 Geography.
11 Writing.
Assets, $900. Liabilities, $2?.
Total amount of Government grant paid this Institute from 1871 to lSc>0, £2,104.28.
Remarks.
This Institute has not expended the required amount — viz., §600— ia accordance with
the conditions of the Legislative grant. The Directors paid a large proportion of the
grant for teaching French, which is not allowed. They have to expend §161.89 before
they will be qualified to apply for new grant.
BROCKVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Incorporated 1851, re-organized 1880.
Number of Members, 185. Annual Subscription, $2 ; Family, $3 ; Appentices,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $529 06
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc . . 10 53
ii Pupils at Evening Classes . 59 50
ti Other sources 76 50
$1075 59
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent 8120 00
ii Salaries 29a 88
ii Books 161 28
,i Works of Fiction 145 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room ...... 88 25
n Evening Classes 36 00
n Apparatus 22 00
ii Miscellaneous 212 18
$107j 59
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I
I braky.
Vols
in Library. VoIb. Issued.
96
Fiction
644
103
162
31
30
History
Miscellaneous
Periodical Literature
9436
Saience and Art
85
66
140
Voyages and Travels
Works of Eeference
Total
1357 J
9436
Reading Room.
14 Newspapers.
4 Magazines.
3 Periodicals.
Evening
Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
48 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
1 1 Writing and Book-keeping.
Assets, $916.25. Liabilities, $150.
Tota! amount of Government grant paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $1,300.
Remarks.
An accusation of mismanagement was made by a Mr. Boxer against the Directors of
die Institute, but on investigation the charges could not be sustained.
The Inspector reports : — " The Institute has changed its Secretary -Treasurer. Dr.
Atkinson, an accurate accountant, now fills that position, and he will be able to give full
information in our subsequent returns."
BRUSSELS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1874.
Number of Members, 38. Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during (lie year.
Prom Members $ 38 30 For Salaries $13 30
Legislative Grant 100 00
Donations in money 25 00
Other sources 11 54
Total $174 84
Books 90 70
Works of Fiction 30 17
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 1 5 03
Apparatus 9 25
Miscellaneous 16 39
Total $174 84
Donations in Books, etc., value $20.
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Library.
Vols, in Library. V ols. IsMied.
Biography 104 53
Fiction 79 111
History 104 55
Miscellaneous 275 116
Poetry and the Drama 33 15
Science and Art 62 24
Voyages and Travels 82 47
Total 739 421
Reading Room.
To be re-opened on 1st December.
Assets, $641.62. Liabilities, $61.90.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1S75 to 1881, $1,096.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports that the Library is in good condition and good rooms.
BRANTFORD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1854.
Number of Members, 111. Annual Subscription, $2. Junior Members, $1.50.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $175 50
i, Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 200 00
n Proceeds of Excursion 144 70
H Other sources 40 58
Total
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent, Light and Fuel $ 96 00
n Salaries 150 00
n Books 538 90
ii Works of Fiction 7 00
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 45 75
n Miscellaneous 38 76
Balance on hand 84 37
Total .
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Total .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued,
439
190
1142
5828
509
155
727
639
131
128
239
1171
599
198
223
307
4009
8616
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Reading Room.
Periodicals, 17.
Assets, $4,254.37. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $4,544.38.
Remarks.
Extracts from Annual Report : — " The membership of the year now closed has been
still far below what it should be. The indifference of the mechanics of the city to the
opportunities afforded them by the study of valuable scientific works, which would of
necessity increase their skill, and proportionately advance their wages, is amazing. Your
Directors also feel that, if the owners and masters of departments in our large mercantile
and manufacturing industries used their influence with their employees on behalf of the
Library, their own interests would be better served, and the usefulness of the Institute
increased.
" Your Directors would recommend their successors to secure more suitable premises,
easier of access, on the ground floor and on a public thoroughfare. That a Reading Room be
amply supplied with the leading American, British and Canadian newspapers, in addition
to the resources of the Library, and that both be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. It is
also suggested that, while a fee be continued for the use of the Library, the Reading Room
shall be free to the general public and to strangers and visitors in the city. It is also
recommended that single books be lent out to parties desiring them for a small sum,
without requiring them to become annual subscribers to the Institute.
" Your Directors feel that the Institute is to-day in a better condition than at any
other former period of its history, and they confidently look forward to their successors
in office carrying it forward to a still greater degree of efficiency."
BELLEVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1876.
Number of Members, 352. Annual Subscription, $3. Clubs of 4, $1.50 each.
Ladies, $1.50. Apprentices, $1.50; or in Clubs of 4, $1 each.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $419 93
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 197 85
it Pupils at Evening Classes . . 42 50
H Other sources 1475 52
Total $2535 80
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $100 0O
,i Salaries 136 68
,i *Books 187 84
ti Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 94 06
it Evening Classes 62 00
ii Lectures, etc 277 85
ii Miscellaneous . . . : 1671 61
ii Balance on hand 5 76
Total $2535 80
* This Institute has expended $149.22 for Books since 1st May.
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 49 142
Fiction 407 5057
History 172 279
Miscellaneous 109 221
Periodical Literature 137 ....
Science and Art 30 51
Voyages and Travels 73 661
Works of Reference 31 ....
Total 1008 6411
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 19. Magazines, 8. Periodicals, 4.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
9 Writing and Book-keeping.
5 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
Assets, $1,698.81. Liabilities, $945.80.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1877 to 1881, $2,000.
Remarks.
The Directors of this Institute have been compelled to borrow money, and the
returns for 1880-81 include these amounts. They have been notified that this is not actual
revenue, and that the aid from Legislative grant must be based strictly upon money
belonging to the Institute, and in no case can borrowed money be recognized.
BLYTH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1876.
Number of Members, 50.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $ 50 00
,, Legislative Grant 100 00
h Other sources 38 55
Total $188 55
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $27 00
n Salaries 7 60
.. Books 106 60
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 12 78
M Apparatus 7 00
n Lectures, etc • ■ 6 10
ii Miscellaneous 21 47
Total $188 55
Donations in Books, etc., value $30.
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 72 45
Fiction 142 193
History 64 82
Miscellaneous 235 88
Poetry and the Drama 51 2
Periodical Literature 60 2
Science and Art 53 21
Voyages and Travels 69 85
Works of Reference 15
Total 761 518
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 10. Magazines, 3. Periodicals, 4.
Assets, $525. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $270.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports that " the Institute has succeeded in paying up all indebted-
ness. The Library is in a good room over one of the new stores in the village. The
books I found very well arranged, and in good order. "
Number of Members, 93.
COLLINGWOOD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1856.
Annual Subscription, $2.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $ 40 40
From Members 174 88
11 Legislative Grant 150 00
11 Donations in money 10 00
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 265 67
11 Other sources 93 89
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $35 00
11 Salaries 76 05
n Books 217 28
11 Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 53 75
n Lectures, etc 245 97
11 Miscellaneous 102 99
11 Balance on hand 3 80
Total $734 84
Total $734 84
Library.
Biographi
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
n Library.
Vols. Issued
345
236
258
1278
424
471
443
1080
95
231
266
327
424
289
458
789
150
Total
2863
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Reading Room.
Newspapers, 5. Magazines, 7. Periodicals, 10.
Assets, $2,787.32. Liabilities, $328.09.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1870 to 1881, $2,856.84.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports : — " After several hours spent in inspecting the above Insti-
tute, I find that the law has been complied with as closely as it is possible to do. The
books, with few exceptions, are in good condition, well kept, properly numbered, and
well classified. The fee — viz., $2 — appears to me too high to induce many mechanics and
workingmen to become members. The Library and Reading Rooms are spacious."
CLINTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1869.
Number of Members, 150.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $368 58
From Members 52 48
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
i> Donations in Money 175 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc . . 20 00
H Pupils at Evening Classes. . 35 50
Total $1051 56
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $51 00
n Salaries 50 00
,i Books 240 73
n Works of Fiction 42 OS
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 169 04
ii Evening Classes 232 50
ii Apparatus 5 90
n Lectures, etc 4 28
ii Miscellaneous 66 99
Balance on hand 189 08
Total $1051 56
Donations in Books, value $9.50.
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biographv 80 239
Fiction.* 321 1216
History 122 274
Miscellaneous 134 396
Poetry and the Drama 40 81
Periodical Literature 38 283
Science and Art 107 204
Voyages and Travels 58 260
Works of Reference 36 53
Total 936 3006
Reading Room.
11 Newspapers. 15 Magazines. 6 Periodicals.
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No. of Pupils.
10
46
6
Evening Classes.
Subjects.
Arithmetic.
Free-hand and Object Drawing.
Writing.
Assets, $1,242.50. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1870 to 1881, $4,322.58.
REMARKS.
Extracts from Annual Report : — " In response to a petition very numerously signed
by the ratepayers, our Town Council, by a unanimous vote, granted the Institute $75 a
year for rent, in addition to the usual grant of $100 for general purposes. The grant
was made on condition that all residents of the town should have free admission to the
Library and Reading Room, but without the right of taking home books and periodicals,
and that a copy of the yearly Financial Report should be laid before the auditors of the
town. Both these conditions were promptly accepted by the Directors. The Librarian
reports that the attendance at the Reading Room is much better than last year, and more
regular. Liberal proposals are made by the Government, with the view of rendering the
Evening Class system more efficient and useful. Special grants, varying from one dollar
to four dollars per pupil, will be made to Classes in certain branches of Practical Science.
It is expected that some of these Classes will be organized in connection with the Insti-
tute. The liberality displayed, both by the Government and by our Municipal Council,
makes it incumbent on the members of the Institute to neglect no means of promoting
its efficiency and extending its benefits as widely as possible."
CLARKSBURG MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 40.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $7 26
From Members 37 01
* Other sources 49 62
Total $93 89
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $10 00
ii Books 27 46
ti Works of Fiction 21 68
ii Miscellaneous 1 00
Balance on hand 33 75
Total $93 89
Library
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued
Biography
Fiction . . . . ;
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama j- Not Reported.
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
285 ~
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Reading Room.
Not Reported.
Assets, $405.24. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute in 1879, $245.70.
Remarks.
This Institute has not yet applied for new Legislative grant.
CHATHAM MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Re-established 1878.
Number of Members, 382.
Annual Subscription, $2.
Eeceipts during the year.
From Members $477 00
n Legislative Grant 400 00
Total $877 00
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $146 00
ii Salaries 113 31
ii *Books, purchase of 242 72
n Works of Fiction, purchase of 80 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 150 00
n Miscellaneous 141 48
Balance on hand 3 49
Total
11 00
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Donations in Books, value $24.
Library.
Vols, in Library.
143
Vols. Issued.
278
284
3000
122
118
294
296
50
40
27
420
111
50
31
250
40
Not let out of
Reading Room.
Total 1102 4452
Reading Room.
12 Newspapers. 15 Magazines. 15 Periodicals. 3 Reviews.
Assets, $1,653.49. Liabilities, $200.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $1,300.
* The sum of $60 for Books has been expended since 1st of May, 1881.
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Remarks.
The Inspector reports that " the requisite amount had not been expended, l>ut the
Books, etc., had been ordered. The Institute has since conformed to the requirements of
the Department and received new grant."
DUNN VILLK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1S64.
Number of Members, 90. Annual Subscription, $1.
Red vpts during the year. Expenditure during the year.
From Members $87 00 Balance on hand $87 00
Total $87 00 j Total $87 00
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography ]
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama 1200 None
Periodical Literature I . ,
-i . j a x issued,
science and Art
Voyages and Travels | Re opened.
Works of Reference J J
Total 1200
Assets, $887.00. Liabilities, $128.90.
The last Government grant paid this Institute, previous to 1881, was $400 in
1874; in 1881, 8100.
Remarks.
This Institute has been resuscitated, and the Directors have raised the sum of $87,
which entitles them to apply for new grant, which has been paid.
The Inspector reports that "The Library has been moved to a suitable room over
the Fire Hall, well fitted up. The Books will in a short time be re-labelled, numbered,
and classified. It is the intention of the present officers to spare no pains in putting
this Institute in a good position."
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DUNDAS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1841.
Number of Members, 114. Annual Subscription, $2. Apprentices, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $149 50
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
.i Donations in money 151 32
ti Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 45 59
•i Other sources 195 23
Total $941 64
Expenditure during t)ie year.
For Eent $100 00
ii Books 351 96
ii Works of Fiction 90 00
M Apparatus 30 75
ii Miscellaneous 264 64
Balance on hand 104 29
Total $941 64
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Library.
Tota
in Library.
678
674
519
V(
Is. Issued
190
958
89
769
76
1015
713
128
128
348
4496
1789
Newspapers, 10.
Reading Room.
Evening Classes.
Ko. of Pupils.
11
Subject.
Free-hand Drawing.
Magazines, 4.
Assets, $7,649.67. Liabilities, $94.08.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $5,000.
Remarks.
No fees are charged for Evening Classes in this Institute. The Inspector reports
most favourably on the recent purchases of books. Mr. John Wilson, as representative
of this Institute, recommends that Stereopticons be used for illustrating Lectures on
Botany, Geology, Physiology, Astronomy, etc., with a view of bringing these subjects in
an interesting and popular manner before the people. He says : " Great good will certainly
be derived by both young and old from a course of Lectures of this character, and if
adopted by Institutes generally would be a great means of popularizing them." He
recommends that apprentices and children be charged only 5 cents and adults 10 cents to
such Lectures, the object being to bring people within the reach of such instruction.
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DURHAM MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1873.
Number of Members, 65.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure
during
the
year.
. ..$ 12 50
.i Legislative Grant 120 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 79 20
ti Miscellaneous
Balance on hand
Total
146 10
305 07
1 82
Total §465 49
$465 49
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
154
413
126
216
32
152
46
23
Total 1162
Assets, $2,255.82. Liabilities, $180.38.
Amount of Government grant paid this Institute in 1881, $150.
Vols. Issued.
105
1075
90
321
47
107
82
1827
ENNOTVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1857.
Number of Members, 48.
Annual Subscription, 50 cents.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $21 00
Expenditure during the year.
For Books $93 02
.. Legislative Grant 80 00
it Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 23 19
n Works of Fiction 23 48
ii Magazines and Newspapers . . 3 50
Total $152 80
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 85 58
Fiction ." 83 91
History 91 52
Miscellaneous 222 149
Poetry and the Drama 20 21
Periodical Literature 29 68
Science and Art 33 26
Voyages and Travels 38 30
Works of Reference 90 18
Total 691 513
Assets, §977.94. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $200.
Remarks.
Th.* Inspector reports that the Library is in a good stone building, and that the
Institute is in good working order.
ELORA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1871.
Number of Members, 234. Annual Subscription, $1.
Rece i I >ts (hiring the year.
From Members $165 45
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
>i Donations in money 14 n0
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc . . 70 21
ii Other sources 4 13
Total $659 79
Expi hditv/re during the year.
For Rent and Salaries $ 80 00
n *Books 250 32
., Works of Fiction 91 00
ii Lectures, etc 55 33
■ I Miscellaneous 55 55
Balance on hand 127 59
Total .$659 79
Donations in Books, etc., value ,S175.
Library.
Biography
Fiction .....*
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature Included in Miscellaneous.
Science and Art 759 22 1
Voyages and Travels 646 554
Works of Reference 122 Used only in
Library.
VolS. in Library.
540
890
522
1491
177
Vols. Issued.
146
860
14S
2801
74
Total .
5147
4804
* TW\* Institute has expended $1S7.40 since 1st May, in order to be entitled to new grant.
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Assets, $5,072.59. Liabilities, $65.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $4100.
Remarks.
Extracts from Annual Report : — " The reading interest, so far from showing any
abatement, has very materially increased. Chief among tiie events of our year's doings
may be mentioned with pleasure the exceedingly handsome response that was made by
almost every one to our invitation to aid us by presenting books. From this source we
received no less than 350 volumes, in reality worth nearly as many dollars to us, but
which were valued by a competent committee at booksellers' rates, and stand to us as the
equivalent of $175."
EMBRO MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1SS1.
This is a new Institute, and will be entitled to apply for grant next year.
FENELON FALLS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 103. Annual Subscription, $1. Family Tickets,
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during the year.
From Members $110 00 ! For Rent .
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .. 149 19
Other sources 39 7G
Total $298 95
$75 00
Works of Fiction 6119
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 83 47
Lectures, etc 37 81
Miscellaneous 41 48
Total $298 95
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference. . .
Total.
fols. ill Library.
Vols, Issued
37
102
401
1773
86
157
106
119
26
54
93
97
33
65
42
824
2367
291
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Reading Room.
Newspapers, 26. Magazines, 8.
Assets, $438.62. Liabilities, $65.21.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881,
FOREST MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 89.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $18 00
,i Legislative Grant 200 00
m Other sources 67 65
Total S285 65
Expenditure during tlie year.
For Books $190 00
ii Miscellaneous 80 56
Balance on hand* 15 09
Total $285 65
Library.
Biography!
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued*
36
119
115
923
34
60-
69
243
28
51
30
94
17
60
7
336
1550
Total
Reading Room.
A Reading Room is being established.
Assets, $411.51. Liabilities, $40.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $330.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports that an attempt is to be made to establish Evening Classes
during the present winter. New life has been infused into the management, which meets
with universal approval.
• This Institute has been allowed $100 for expenditure in 1879-80.
+ $100 worth more Books ordered, but not yet received and classified.
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GALT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1853.
Number of Members, 317.
Annual Subscription, $2.50 ; Juniors, $1.25 ;
Library Readers, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $373
66
00
23
00
30
For
Bai
Expenditure during the
year.
$210 00
. . . 183 96
48 12
i> Pupils at Evening Classes . 80
Magazines, Newspapers
Reading Room
an
1
209 0">
180 00
563 40
197 14
220 52
Total $1812
19
$1812 19
Donations in Books, etc., value $20.50.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Total
27 Newspapers.
N... of Pup
40
40
I'ols. in Library.
Vols. Issued.
249
267
433
3262
375
354
637
664
148
484
461
1714
283
514
233
640
190
7
3009
Reading Room.
16 Magazines.
Evening Classes.
Subjects.
Architectural and Geometrical Drawing.
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.
7906
4 Reviews.
Assets, $5,220.52. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $4,650.
293
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GRIMSBY MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1871.
Number of Members, 95. Annual Subscription, -SI for one Book ; $1.50
for two Books at a time.
Receipts during the yeai
$20 87
79 75
140 00
23 76
181 15
For
;;
Bal
Expenditure during the
Rent
year.
$36 00
. . . . 24 00
ii Legislative Grant
m Donations in monev
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc .
Works of Fiction
Magazines, Newspapers
Reading Room ....
144 91
34 17
and
27 21
121 69
14 87
Total
42 68
Total
8145 53
. . . .$445 53
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference
Vols. i:i Library. Vols. Issued.
. 122 |
260
154
576
1784
434
268
6
1850
J
Total 1850 1784
Reading Room.
2 Newspapers. 8 Magazines. 2 Periodicals.
Assets, $2,242.6$ Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $2,160.56.
GARDEN ISLAND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1869.
Annual Subscription, $1.50.
Number of Members, 122.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $200 00
n Legislative Grant 400 00
n Municipal or Town Grant . . 160 26
•t Donations in money 298 46
■ Other sources 70 63
Total $1129 35
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $60 00
n Salaries 80 00
ii Books 440 29
n Works of Fiction 27 87
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 124 98
ii Evening Classes 277 50
ii Apparatus 27 65
H Miscellaneous 91 06
Total $1129 35
294
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Donations in Books, etc., value $50.
Library.
Vols, in Library Vols. Issued.
Biography 45 111
Fiction 140 290
History 341 101
Miscellaneous 174 255
Poetry and the Drama 100 69
Periodical Literature 18 30
Science and Art 578 85
Voyages and Travels 398 177
Works of Reference 84 4
Total 1878 1122
Reading Room.
15 Newspapers. 7 Magazines. 12 Periodicals.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
52 Writing and Book-keeping.
59 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
47 English Grammar, Composition and Elocution.
23 Theoretical and Applied Mechanics.
52 Arithmetic and Algebra.
Assets, $2,400. Liabilities, §398 19.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1875 to 1881, $2,800.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports on Evening Classes : — " The pupils nearly all acquitted them-
selves very creditably, and reflect great credit on themselves and their teachers, Messrs.
Bole and Bispham."
GEORG ETO W N M El ! 1 1 A X 1 (AS' INST 1TUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 89. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during the year.
From Members $89 00 For Salaries $40 00
n Donations in money 283 10 I n Books 176 04
| H Works of Fiction 30 00
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 11 20
j ii Miscellaneous 30 25
Balance on hand 84 61
Total $372 10
Total $372 10
Donations in Books, value
295
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Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference ., .
Total .
Library.
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued.
31
45
47
139
20
|. 1770
50
15
No record
21
of each sub-
10 j
ject kept.
1770
Reading Room.
9 Newspapers. 2 Periodicals.
Assets, $340.65. Liabilities, None.
The total amount of Government grant paid to this Institute in 1881, $300.
GUELPH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1853.
Number of Members, 352. Annual Subscription, $2 ; Apprentices, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $27 82
From Members 438 80
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc . . 477 46
ii Pupils at Evening Classes . . 181 00
M Other sources 198 36
Total $1723 44
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent 9
ii Salaries
ii Books
ii Works of Fiction
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room
ii Evening Classes
ii Lectures, etc
n Miscellaneous
Balance on hand
182 21
349 90
170 07
40 88
93 10
295 00
270 44
317 04
4 80
Total $1723 44
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued.
274
98
795
1889
303
87
827
334
77
14
108
715
232
95
148
241
241
Total
3005
3473
l'.)G
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Newspapers, 20.
No. of Pupils.
58
Reading Room.
Magazines, 16.
Evening Classes.
Subjects.
Writing and Book-keeping.
Periodicals, 3.
Assets, $3,654.80. Liabilities, $124.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $3,727.34.
GODERICH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 152.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $147 50
n Legislative Grant 400 00
it Donations in money 137 10
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . 143 40
ii Other sources 1 19 88
Total
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $100 00
„ Salaries 75 00
„ *Books 160 84
„ Works of Fiction 98 50
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 124 00
ii Lectures, etc 124 75
ii Miscellaneous 167 07
Balance on hand 97 72
Total
Donations in Books, etc., value of $4.50.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Total
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
79 51
144 295
137 90
202 79
117
768
30
36
681
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 17. Magazines, 7.
Assets, $697.26. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881,
• This Institute has been allowed $100 expended for Books, etc., in 1879-80.
297
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A. 1882
GLENCOE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1881.
This is a new Institute, entitled to apply for a Legislative grant next year.
HARRISTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Incorporated 1873.
Number of Members, 118. Annual Subscription, $1 ; Six Months, 50c.
Receipts during the year
$8 48
87 00
100 00
50 00
20 45
22 15
For
Expenditure during the
Rent
Books
Works of Fiction
year.
685 00
119 73
. . . . 20 02
ii Municipal or Town Grant.
Magazines, Newspaprrs
Reading Room
and
33 93
29 40
Total
§288 OS
$288 08
LlBRAKY.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
107
56
385
686
115
75
32G
150
43
40
175
118
86
82
29
32
1266
1239
Total
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 7. Magazine, 1. Periodicals or Illustrated Papers, 4.
Assets, $1,461. Liabilities, $22.15.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1874 to 1881, $1,640.
298
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HESPELER MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1871.
Number of Members, 107. Annual Subscription, $1.50; Juniors, $1.
For short date subscribers per month, 10c. and 15c. for juniors and adults respectively.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $58 04
From Members 81 70
i, Legislative Grant 200 00
if Donations in money 52 50
i. Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . 20 00
ii Pupi Is at Evening Classes. . 13 00
Total $425 24
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $20 00
ii Books 64 92
,i Works of Fiction 27 31
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 27 40
ii Evening Classes 151 00
ii Lectures, etc 4 75
n Miscellaneous 48 75
Balance on hand 81 11
Total $425 24
i n;i; w. \
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Total
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
147 118
180 558
151 54
292 556
50 29
1040
228 155
93 176
1141
2686
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 2. Magazines, 7.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. _ _ Subjects.
40 Writing and Book-keeping.
40 Arithmetic and Algebra.
Assets, $2,043.11. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $2,192,
29f
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A. 1882
HAMILTON AND GORE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1849.
Number of Members, 981. Annual Subscription,
Mechanics, $2 ; Ladies and Apprentices, $1.50 each.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during the year.
From Members $1383 25 i For Salaries $1291 00
Legislative Grant 400 00
Pupils at Evening Classes. 68 22
Other sources 5839 18
Total $7690 65
n Books 281 79
>r Works of Fiction 197 15
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 266 14
ii Evening Classes 241 25
ii Miscellaneous 5115 11
Balance on hand 298 21
Total $7690 65
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama.
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Total
Newspapers, 64.
No. of Pupils.
15.
22.
434
721
2781
17447
813
1261
1279
2361
182
248
3S9
1171
779
982
4S9
1449
356
336
7502
25976
Reading Room.
Magazines, 24.
Evening Classes.
Periodicals, 5.
Subjects.
Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical, and Object Drawing.
Phonography.
Assets, $48,298.21. Liabilities, $20,535.65.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1880, $4,500.
Remarks.
In consequence of financial difficulties, this Institute is temporarily closed.
300
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Number of Members, 170
INGERSOLL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $1 70 00
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 108 86
Total §678
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $ 12 50
n Salaries 12 51
n *Books 290 74
ii Works of Fiction 104 65
ii Miscellaneous 125 82
Balance in hand 1 32 64
Total $678 86
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
Library.
Vols, in Library.
81
168
114
154
49
17
45
17
Vols. Issued.
33
361
40
58
9
9
62
572
645
Assets, $708.07. Liabilities, 112.11.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $800.
KINGSTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1835.
Number of Members, 309. Annual Subscription, $2. A few special Subscribers
at $5. Apprentices, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $561 20
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
•i nther sources 386 81
Total $1348 01
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent -
ii Salaries
i, Books \
ii Works of Fiction (
ii Magazines, Newspapers and (
Reading Room J
ii Voted for Books not arrived..
ii Miscellaneous
Balance on hand
$44 38
154 75
456 53
177 10
113 60
401 65
Total $1348 01
* This Institute has expended $185 for Books since Report was made out.
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 1 1 4 |-p
Fiction 506 „ | J5
History 150 o 2 to
Miscellaneous 361 §* £ .£ -'
Poetry and the Drama 15 h g-S |
Periodical Literature 296 o g^"8 ***
Science and Art 156 So*
Voyages and Travels 128 g<£i J*
Works of Reference 75 ^ "
Total 1801
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 26. Magazines, 4. Periodicals, 11.
Assets, $2,435.40. Liabilities, $378.92.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $1,400.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports that " this Institute is now in a central locality, and is in a
vigorous condition. It is the desire of the Directors to establish Evening Classes in the
different branches prescribed during the present year. Successful Evening Classes are
held in connection with the Public Schools."
Number of Members, 140.
KINCARDINE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1866.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members
Donations in money 72 00
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .. 22 17
Other sources 82 33
Expenditure during the year.
00 j For Salaries $15 46
Total $284 50
Books 36 47
M Works of Fiction 9 17
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 15 00
n Miscellaneous 29 75
Balance in hand 178 65
Total $284 50
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued.
22
5
205
100
54
30
98
47
10
5
225
370
50
40
48
29
70
7
Total
r82
302
633
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Reading Room.
Newspapers, 6. Magazines, 16. Periodicals, 6.
Assets, $729.17. Liabilities, $41.38.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $1,279.70.
Remarks.
This Institute was practically closed from the year 1877 to the close of 1880. It
formerly consisted of a joint stock company, the shareholders claiming the right to elect
the officers and manage the affairs of the Institute. The Directors now report that
" At a meeting of the subscribers and old stockholders, held on the 7th February last, the
annual fee for membership was fixed at $1, in order to place the benefits of the Institute
within the reach of all. At the same meeting arrangements were made by which all the
stockholders should sign a surrender, on condition of receiving one year's subscription for
each share originally purchased. This arrangement secures to all members the same
privileges, and renders each member equally eligible to fill an office, so that in future no
dissatisfaction can be caused by stockholders only holding office and controlling the affairs
of the Institute." This Institute has now complied with the requirements of the Depart-
ment, and received a new grant.
LINDSAY MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of M :mbers, 118. Annual Subscription $2. Non-voting Members, $1.
Receipts during
the yea
s, etc.
400
75
. 220
. 425
83
00
00
00
76
59
For
Bah
Expenditure
during the year.
9.H art
ii Donations in monej
ii Proceeds of Lecture
Books
Works of Fict
Magazines, N
Reading B
483 75
.... 45 00
ii Other sources ....
ewspapers
and
96 10
.... 212 25
Total
149 29
Donations in
book
Lib]
s, etc
AKY.
, value $23,
Vols.
in Library.
105
169
137
32
31
1
47
143
8
673
Vols. Issued.
373
209
372
Miscellaneous
214
58
17
218
248
Total
of rooms.
1709
:K
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Reading Room.
Newspapers, 15. Magazines, 12. Periodicals, 8.
Assets, $1,117.04. Liabilities, $425.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $800.
Remarks.
The Directors report that " this Institute was called into existence for the purpose
of meeting a want long felt, viz., that of extending to all classes of the community at a
small outlay an opportunity of enjoying the advantages of a good circulating Library, as
well as the instruction and amusement derived from newspaper and periodical literature.
They have much pleasure in noticing that very many young men and boys are regular
attendants at the rooms. The Institute was founded mainly in the interest of the
mechanics and workingmen of the town. The membership and attendance may be con-
sidered fair."
LONDON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1852.
Number of Members, 303. Annual Subscription, $2 ; Ladies and Juniors, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during the year.
From Members $376 00 j For Salaries §468 80
Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 390 80
it Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 1260 25
.1 Other sources 4208 86
Balance due Treasurer 232 05
Books )
Works of Fiction . . J \ i50 04
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 176 67
Miscellaneous 5772 45
Total
3867 96
Total $6867 96
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History '.
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
"Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Vols, in Library.
153
426
212
486
74
410
184
109
259
Vols. Issued.
95
1819
132
253
42
140
129
217
65
Total 2313 2892
Reading Room.
50 Newspapers. 18 Magazines. 7 Periodicals.
Assets, $25,000. Liabilities, $18,732.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $4,300.
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LUCAN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, — .
Annual Subscription, $1 ;
Lai
ies,
50c.
Receipts during the yeai
. 8>s 23
35 50
6 74
Expenditure during
For Books
the
year.
$83 47
9 00
11 46
Total
26 54
Total
8130 47
.$130 47
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Total
Vols, in Library.
Vols, issued.
29
33
61
125
48
19
35
27
21
11
7
13
26
5
20
10
o
0
243
249
Assets, $209.54. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $144.30.
MILTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1855.
Number of Members, 106. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $77 75
ii Legislative Grant 200 00
n Donations in money 45 33
ii Other sources 32 83
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $40 00
„ Books 202 07
n Works of Fiction 69 54
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 30 80
ii Miscellaneous 11 00
Balance on hand 2 50
Total $355 91
Total $355 91
Expended since 1st May, 1881, $lft.27 for Library and Reading Room.
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
206
260
358
521
91
257
415
235
38
2381
1
No record
kept of
subjects.
2920
Total
Reading Room.
10 Newspapers. 1 Magazine. 2 Periodicals.
Assets, $4,492.30. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 18S1, 62,650.42.
I! EM ARKS.
The Inspector reports :— " The total number of volumes entered in the Stock Book
of the Institute is 2,729. Amongst these are 96 volumes of Sessional Papers. Total
number of volumes in the Institute at date of visit, 2,340. Of these 107 are in a very
tattered condition. Number of volumes in hands of readers, 250 ; number of volumea
unaccounted for, 139.
MARKHAM MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members. 04. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during thr y ar.
From Members $55 75
„ Legislative Grant 100 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 36 50
ii Other sources 9 68
Total $201 93
Expenditure during the year.
For Books $125 20
„ Works of Fiction 19 80
ii Lectures, etc 33 13
n Miscellaneous 23 80
Total $201 93
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama J- No Report. No Report.
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
306
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Assets, $898.20. Liabilities, $30.
Total amount of Government grants paid (his Institute from 1879 to 1880, $500.
Remarks.
This Institute did not apply for new grant.
MITCHELL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1849.
Number of Members, 120. Annual Subscription, $1.
Ladies and Apprentices, 50c.
Receipts during the year. Expenditure during live year.
From Msm'uers $70 90 : For Eents %\ 20 00
Legislative Grant 400 00 ,, Salaries 120 00
,i Donations in money 100 00 [ „ Books 96 89
n Other sources 298 38 i n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 69 36
i " Miscellaneous 79 10
Balance on hand 383 93
Total $869 28
Total $869 28
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography ') 43
Fiction , 1298
History | 89
Miscellaneous . . . . : ! 195
Poetry and the Drama J- No Report. 30
Periodical Literature i 234
Science and Art | 69
Voyages and Travels j 766
Works of Reference J ....
Total 2724
Assets, $2,701.89. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1880, $2,900.
Remarks.
This Institute did not apply for new grant.
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MEAFORD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1868.
Number of Members, 70. Annual Subscription, $1.00. Ladies, 50c.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $51 56
From Members 46 58
ii Legislative Grant 150 00
ii Donation in money 20 00
n Pupils at Evening Classes . . 32 75
ii Other sources 37 50
Total $338 39
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $60 00
ii Books 179 02
ii livening Classes 39 05
ii Miscellaneous 38 27
ii Balance on hand 22 05-
Total $338 39
Vols. Issued.
§ - .2
Library.
Vols, in Library.
Biography 'g
Fiction _£J
History ° u
Miscellaneous ^ ^ 0
Poetry and the Drama <u ^
Periodical Literature g a>
Science and Art m ,g
Voyages and Travels "o " § o
Works of Reference pa M •§
Total 860
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. _ Subjects.
27 Writing and Book-keeping.
27 English Grammar.
27 Arithmetic.
27 Euclid.
Assets, $1,809.55. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $1,607.59.
Remarks.
Extracts from Inspector's Report:— "I spent nearly four hours in this work, and have
to regret that with the exception of the Treasurer's book, which with vouchers is well kept,
I cannot speak in high terms of the Institute. Reasons : — There is no classification of tbe
books. I find the Librarian's book carelessly kept, many books being returned without
being marked off. The books are kept in a book-store, and often when attention should
bo devoted to the Librarian's duties he is occupied attending to his customers. Hence the
above carelessness."
This report necessitated a correspondence, after which the Minis .er of Education
finally decided that the Legislative grant should be paid this year, but in future proper
Library accommodation, with the necessary attendance, must be provided.
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MIDLAND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 70
Annual Subscription, $1.50
Receipts during the
yea>
$105 00
20 00
80 00
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $40 00
n Donations in Money
ii Salaries 25 00
n Books 100 00
ii Works of Fiction 15 00
ci Magazines, Newspapers and
.i Miscellaneous 10 00
Total
$205 00
Total $205 00
Donations in Books, etc., value $20.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference
T.tal
Vols, in Library.
5
40
10
20
10
10
10
5
110
Reading Room.
3 Magazines.
10 Newspapers. 3 Magazines. 2 Periodicals.
Assets, $205. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grant paid this Institute in 1S81, $200.
Remarks.
This is a new Institute.
MOUNT FOREST MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1860.
Number of Members, 175.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $68 55
From Members 84 25
Legislative Grant 400 00
Donations in Money 10 00
Proceeds of Lecture, etc. . . 7 00
Pupils at Evening Classes . . 27 00
Other sources 30 00
Total $626 80
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $25 00
Salaries 30 00
Books 250 49
Evening Classes 65 40
Miscellaneous 216 53
Balance on hand 39 3£
Total $626 80
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 10Qt l'i°n]i
Fiction 92 360 he
History 281 148 J
Miscellaneous 100 100 , "£
Poetry and the Drama "3 90 , ^
Science and Art 143 1151 p.
Voyages and Travels 230 | a
Works of Reference 16 90 J ^
Total 890 1250
Reading Room.
None at present, but under consideration.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subject.
21 Writing and Book-keeping.
16 English Grammar, Composition and Elocution.
16 Arithmetic and Algebra.
Assets, $1,439.38. Liabilities, $225.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1880, $1,966.18.
Remarks.
The Institute is not yet entitled to apply for new grant. The following notification
■was sent to the Inspector: — According to Schedule B this Institute has expended in
accordance with the conditions of the grant, as follows :
Rent (this is a special allowance for this year) $25 00
Books ." 250 49
Evening Classes 65 40
5 per cent, paid to Association of- Mechanics' Institutes. . 20 tiO
Total $360 89
Deduct amount expended in 18S0-81 to make up ex-
penditure for 1879-80 183 37
$177 52
Balance yet to be expended 422 48
Total $600 00
Note. — The sum of $159.85 in the item Miscellaneous, under the column of Expen-
diture, is charged to piano account.
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NAPANEE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 74. Annual Subscription, $2. For Ladies and Boys, SI.
Receipts during the yeai
Expenditure during tJie year.
. 400
59
00
For Rent . . . $60 00
n Legislative grant
„ Salaries 103 00
ii Municipal or town grant .
75
00
.1 * Books and 1 j_9 &5
ii Works of Fiction )
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .
. 47
05
10
00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
i. Miscellaneous 188 63
Total
$69S
64
Total $698 64
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
W^rks of Reference . . . .
in Library.
Vols. Issued.
46
27
184
452
103
54
111
117
3
6
14
Readinroom.
97
33
85
253
6
Readinroom
Total .
649
16 Newspapers.
No. of Pupils.
12
20
20
12
9
Reading Room.
8 Magazines.
Evening Classes.
Subjects.
Book-keeping.
Writing.
Arithmetic and Mensuration.
Grammar and Composition.
Physiology and Hygiene.
6 Periodicals.
Assets, $532.08.
Liabilities, $191.85.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $1,200.
Expended Binoe 1st May, 1881, $1M.93.
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Remarks.
The following memorandum to the Honourable Minister of Education will show
the financial position of this Institute : —
Napanee Mechanics' Institute.
Expended in accordance with conditions of Legislative
grant up to 1st May, 1881 $408 97
Expended since 1st May, 1881 117 17
$526 14
I find after careful investigation into the accounts of this Institute, that in addi-
tion to $300 expended for fixtures at the time of incorporation, the Directors have
expended the following sums in accordance with the conditions of the Legislative grant : — ■
1878 S162 53
1S79 473 57
1880 408 97
Since Report was received 117 17
SI 162 24
Total amount that should have been expended 1200 00
Balance $37 76
It is recommended, that on receipt of vouchers for .$37.76, the Institute be entitled
to apply for new grant. The Minister approved of the recommendation, and the Institute
has now expended $154.93, which will be deducted from the expenditure for 1881-1882.
NIAGARA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Incorporated 1848.
Number of Members, 65. Annual Subscription, $1.50.
Receipts during the year.
Expenditure during tlie year.
From Members $ S6 6S For Salaries $40 00
Legislative Grant 200 00
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 44 42
Pupils at Evening Classes . . 40 00
Other sources 42 17
Total
.$413 27
Books 99 95
Works of Fiction 16 70
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room . .* 53 98
Evening Classes 60 00
Lectures, etc 36 21
Miscellaneous 106 43
Total $413 27
Donations in Books, etc., value $20.80.
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 342 50
Fiction 462 960
History 443 45
Miscellaneous 412 150
Poetry and the Drama 164 24
Periodical Literature 267 1235
Science and Art 287 36
Voyages and Travels 2Q8 90
Works of Reference 40 ....
Total 2685 2590
Reading Room.
16 Magazines. 6 Periodicals.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
60 Free hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
Assets, $3,877.94. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $2,957.30.
NIAGARA FALLS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 175. Annual Subscription, 25 cents.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $ 43 75
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 300 00
ti Other sources 99 35
Total $843 10
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $70 82
11 Salaries 80 00
11 Books 248 72
11 Works of Fiction 80 56
11 Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 101 15
11 Miscellaneous 72 gj
Balance in hand 1 85 16
Total $843 10
Donations in Books, value $14.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
j. in Library.
Vols.
88
1 u
316
124
128
s °
46
20
107
63
S £
28
a '
Issued.
Total
920
2667
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Reading Room.
4 Newspapers. 5 Magazines. 5 Periodicals.
Assets, $1,506.16. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $1,200.
Remarks.
This Institute expended the sum of $198.24 for Books, which is not entered in the
Report. The following statement shows its financial position : —
Amounts expended in 1880-81 —
Books, Fiction and Magazines $628 67
Mechanics' Institute Association 20 00
Rent, Fuel, etc. (special this year) 100 82
749 49
Amounts to be expended —
Balance for 1879-80 198 24
Government Grant, 1880-81 400 00
Local appropriation 200 00
— 798 24
$48 75
The Directors have been notified that as soon as they send vouchers for $48.75. thev
will be entitled to apply for new grant.
Note. — The grunt has been certified for payment.
NEW HAMBURG MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Notification of the incorporation of this Institute has been received, and it will be
entitled to apply for Legislative grant after 1st May, 1882.
NEWMARKET MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1856.
Number of Members, 84. Annual Subscription, $1 ; Ladies and Juniors, 50c.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $47 69
From Members 58 00
„ Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 26 85
ii Other sources 2 05
Total $134 59
Expenditure dur
For Rent
ing
the
yea
r.
$20 00
20 00
6 50
19 30
75 22
141 02
6 43
Total
$134 59
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama.
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
. | f 24
493
34
No 117
•I 12
report. 2 6
81
i j_
Total 801
Assets, Nih reported. Liabilities, Not reported.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1879, $671.
Remarks.
The Directors of this Institute did not apply for new grant. In their report for
1879-80 a balance of $102.75 was unaccounted for. This was merely an omission on the
part of the person who filled in the report that was sent to the Department. The sum of
$102.75 was paid by the Directors, and certified to by myself, when I examined the
vouchers on my visit to Newmarket last year.
Extract from their Annual Report : — "Your Board of Directors are glad to report
that, from a circular recently received from the Education Department, a more liberal
interpretation of the law governing expenditure, will prevail in future ; also, that it is
proposed to extend, modify and liberalize the grants to Associations of this kind, in such
a way as may reasonably be expected to increase their usefulness by the encouragement
of Reading Rooms and Evening Classes."
NORWOOD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1872.
Number of Members, 57.
Annual Subscription,
/,', ceipts during '!•■■ y ar.
Balance on hand $32 41
From Members 54 30
ii Legislative Grant 100 00
,i Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 44 12
Total $230 83
Expenditure during tlie year.
For Salaries $10 00
n Books i
ii Works of Fiction f
n Magazines, Newspapers and i'i&0 b(J
Reading Rooms )
ii Apparatus 13 50
ii Miscellaneous 9 05
Balance on hand 47 68
Total $230 83
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Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Voyages and Travels . .
Total .
Magazines, 3.
Library.
Reading Room.
in Library
91
333
80
136
20
123
783
Vols. Issued.
Not
reported.
Periodicals, 4.
511.18, Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1872 to 1881, $733.20.
NORWICH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1876.
Number of Members, 75. Annual Subscription, SI and $2.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $84 25
Expenditure during
For Rent
the
year.
... $9 00
,i Legislative Grant 100 00
ti Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 5 30
ii Books
ii Works of Fiction . . . .
25 00
177 70
20 09
14 99
8246 78
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama.
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
86
290
113
253
33
30
125
64
16
Total
Assets, $907.99.
1010
Liabilities, $4.
88
1020
103
155
9
77
105
92
20
1669
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1877 to 1881, $870.
316
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ORANGEVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 130. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
$86 80
137 50
50 00
5 25
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $ 36 00
From Members
ir Municipal or Town Grant .
w Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .
ii Books 87 10
,, Works of Fiction 92 37
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
,i Miscellaneous 28 93
Total
$279 55
Total $279 55
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 27 60
Fiction 365 2003
History 70 125
Miscellaneous 94 115
Poetry and the Drama 26 32
Periodical Literature 109 250
Science and Art 48 45
Voyages and Travels 25 90
Works of Reference 39 38
Total 803 2758
Assets, $718.41. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $800.
Remarks.
Extract from Inspector's Report : " The Institute seems to be carefully conducted,
and the books seem to be largely read, Works of Fiction taking the precedence, however.
I may also state that the books are not covered, and some of the older ones have depre-
ciated much in value. I find 641 volumes on the shelves, and 156 supposed to be lost.
On the whole, the management seems to be very satisfactory, and I am convinced the
Library serves a good purpose in the Town of Orangeville.
317
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ORILLIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1865 — Re-established 1880.
Number of Members, 120. Annual Subscription, $2.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $1 27 70
Legislative Grant 400 00
Donations in money 3 00
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .. 24 1">
Pupils at Evening Classes. . 11 00
Other sources 232 5 ' I
Total §798 35
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $56 40
ii Salaries 37 60
,. Books 250 32
M Works of Fiction 56 05
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 51 26
ii Evening Classes 50 00
H Apparatus 16 50
ii Miscellaneous 75 12
Balance on hand 205 10
Total $798 35
Donations in Books, value of $23.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetiy and the Drama .
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols
in Library.
Vols
Issued.
49
1 .
112
104
86
o-*
26
►
o £
103
§ o
41
°&
25
hS3
Total
546
Newspapers, 4.
Reading Room.
Magazines, 7.
Evening Classes.
Periodicals, 5.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
5 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
7 Chemistry.
Assets, $971.10. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grant paid this Institute in 1880, $400.
Remarks.
The Directors will have to expend $119.47 before they will be entitled to apply log
new grant
318
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< >\VEN SOUND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
[ncorporated L855.
Number of Members, 180. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $141 50
ii Other sources 5 25
Total $146 75
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $10 00
,i Salaries 20 00
ii Current expenses 2 50
•ii Books 60 00
Balance on hand 54 25
Total $146 75
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
43 19
283 243
120 38
76 32
17 3
46 23
50 45
17
Total .
No. of Pupils
25
Evening Classes.
652
403
Suhjects.
Natural Philosophy, including Mechanics, Hydrostatics,
Pneumatics, Physics, etc.
314 25. Liabilities, none.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute, from 1872 to 1881,
OAKVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 70. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $70 50
ii Legislative Grant 270 00
n Donations in money 18 30
ii Other sources 1 50
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $80 00
ii Books 43 92
ii Works of Fiction 54 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 16 78
ir Miscellaneous 15 23
Balance on hand 150 37
Total $360 30
Total $360 30
•21
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LlBKAKY.
Vols, in Library. V
Biography
Fiction I
History
Miscellaneous I
Poetry and the Drama }■ No Keport.
Periodical Literature I
Science and Art j
Voyages and Travels
Works of Preference J
Total 719
Reading Room.
No Report.
Assets, §843.01. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1878 to 1880,
Remarks.
This Institute has not yet applied for new grant.
— .
1063
$670.
PAISLEY MECHANICS1 INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1874.
The Directors have not reported this year, but the Inspector states that "ail addi-
tion has been made to the Library during the past year ; that he examined the accounts,
etc., and found that in all respects the transactions of the Institute were in accordance
with the provisions of the Statute. There is a splendid Library, but no Reading
Room. New life has been infused into this Institute."
POINT EDWARD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 1 05
Annual Subscription, Si'.
!!• a ipts during the year.
From Members $200 00
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
n Donations in money .30 00
ii Other sources 53 1 6
Total $703 1G
Exp' nditure during the year.
For Rent $68 7.''
ii Salaries 55 35
„ Books 362 i'ii
i. Works of Fiction 74 80
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Beading Room 49 09
• i Miscellaneous > ■
Balance on hand 1 99
Total 703 16
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 42 l".1
Fiction 80 394
History 60 7:;
Miscellaneous 33 140
Poetry and the Drama 4 20
Science and Art 25 50
Voyages and Travels 16 132
Works of Reference . . ". 1 ....
Total -291 838
Reading Room.
8 Newspapers. 4 Magazines.
Assets, .$447.95. Liabiliti s, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $800.
PORT HOPE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1874.
Number of Members, 110. Annual Subscription, 82 and 84.
Beceijits d/wring the year.
Balance on hand 863 81
From Members 228 75
n Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 50 00
ii Donations in money 20 00
n Other sources 37 61
Total 8800 17
'j/n/ng the year.
For Rent 8156 25
153 00
174 52
14 47
ii Salaries
ii ''Books
n Works of Fiction
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room
M Miscellaneous
Balance on hand
57 42
176 39
08 12
Total 8800 17
Library.
Biography
Fiction ■.
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
and Travels .
n Library.
Vols. Issued
117
105
384
1210
120
90
147
200
25
30
0
98
32
80
150
Total 976 1817
Reading Room.
20 Newspapers. 12 Magazines. 18 Periodicals.
Assets, 81)257.11. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1875 to 1881, $2,400.
* Expended for Books since 1st May 1881, $83.
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PETROLIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 139. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members 8139 00
Expenditure during the
year.
... $36 00
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
ii *Books
220 54
... 168 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers
and
39 20
... 107 54
Total
75 64
Total 8646 92
$646 92
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued
24
270
1385
40
30
246
36
A quantity
not lent
unbound.
out-
43
20
18
not lent
out.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total 481 1631
Reading Room.
6 Newspapers. 9 Magazines. 7 Periodicals.
Assets, $509.06. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $800.
Remarks.
The President reports that a number of newspapers and periodicals are presented by
different persons to the Institute. He further says : " There is not an institute in the
whole Province which has done better than ours. It is in a nourishing condition, and
the people are beginning to learn the value of it."
* Expended for Books since 1st May, 1881, $171.30. Donations in Books, etc., value of $20.
322
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PERTH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1881.
This Institute will be entitled to apply for grant after 1st May, 1882.
A Library and Reading Room have been in operation since April, 1881.
PORT COLBORNE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1876.
Number of Members, 83.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $55 00
n Donations in money 1 50
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 48 10
ii Other sources 51 92
Total $156 52
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $25 00
i. Salaries 18 75
„ Books 20 18
ii Lectures, etc 13 53
n Miscellaneous 51 20
Balance on hand 27 86
Total $156 52
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography ]
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous |
Poetry and the Drama }- No Report. No Report.
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference J
Assets, $777.86. Liabilities, $62.50.
Total amount 6f Government grants paid this Institute from 1877 to 1879, $400.84.
This Institute did not apply for grant for 1880-81.
Remarks.
The Inspector says : — " The Delivery Register is not kept in such a manner as would
enable me to report the number of volumes issued on each subject, or in fact the total
number of volumes issued. In order that the required information maybe obtained here-
after, it will be necessary for the Institute to be instructed by the proper authority to
provide Register, ruled and headed suitably for this purpose."
323
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A. 1882
PORT ELGIN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1870.
Number of Members, 113. Annual Subscription, 81 ; apprentices, 50c.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $88 25
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . 18 75
Total $107 00
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $30 00
ii Lectures, etc 4 50
ii Miscellaneous 53 51
Balance on hand 18 99
Total $107 00
Library.
Vols, in Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Total
532
Assets, $1,538.99. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1870 to 1878, $1,064.10.
This Institute has not applied for new grant.
PAEKDALE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 47.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $54 00
ii Donations in money 25 00
.1 other sources 32 10
Total $111 10
Expenditure during the year.
For Books $111 10
Total $111 10
Donations in Books to value of $14.
324
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A. 1882
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Isbi
Biography 13
Fiction 64 g i
History 12 .£ £ ,
Miscellaneous 26 M 0.:
Poetry and the Drama 9 "o"§
Periodical Literature . . .- _£ ;
Science and Art 10
Voyages and Travels ... 9
Works of Reference 4
Total 147
Reading Room.
5 Newspapers. 6 Magazines. 1 Periodical.
Assets, $191.70. Liabilities, $68.10.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $200.
This is the first Report of this Institute.
PRINCE ARTHUR'S LANDING, OR THUNDER BAY MECHANICS'
INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 187<i.
No Report from Directors.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 18'
to 1880,
Remarks.
The Inspector says: "In 1880 nothing was done by way of purchasing books, etc.
In June of the present year (1881) I visited the Institute again, but nothing had been
done up to 1st May. I visited the Institute again in September, and found the books in
good condition ; the President was about purchasing books in Toronto. The Institute
needs encouragement, and I am satisfied that the officers will, this present year, infuse
new life into it."
PRESCOTT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 146. Annual Subscription, $1 ;
under 1 6 years of age, 50 cents.
Receipts during th< year.
Balance on hand $60 66
From Members 138 00
„ Legislative Grant 200 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc .. L9 25
Other sources 0 65
Total $418 56
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $56 00
„ Books 290 37
.. Works of Fiction 50 00
n Lectures, etc 9 50
ii Miscellaneous 12 69
Total $418 56
325
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Library.
Vols, in Library. Vole. Issi
Biography 177 r~. x
Fiction , 591 | "5
History 127 ? 15= *
Miscellaneous 27 5 j
Poetry and the Drama 25 ^ 1
Science and Art 81 20i
Voyages and Travels 132 ^
Total 1160 2748
Assets, $880.08. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881, $80<
PRESTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1871.
Number of Members, 58.
Annual Subscription, $2 before May 1st, 1881 ;
Sl sin,-,- Mav 1st. 1SS1."
Receipts during
the
year.
101 00
400 00
202 35
For
Bal
Expenditure during the year.
Salaries $ 50 00
Books 395 45
Works of Fiction 59 63
Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 96 44
Miscellaneous 67 54
Total
$729 62
Total $729 62
Biography
Fiction
History
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Library.
Vols, in Library.
English. German.
Total
80
311
69
161
249
167
260
1297
24
33
24
80
226
29
34
450
104
344
93
241
475
196
294
1747
Reading Room.
Newspapers, •">- Magazines, 2 1. Periodicals, 3.
Assets, $5,281.16. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $4,400.
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Remarks.
The Inspector reports that the books and accounts are kept with scrupulous exact-
ness, and according to a very systematic arrangement.
PARIS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1858.
Number of Members, If
Annual Subscription, $2; Ladies, $1.50;
Apprentices, $1.
• Receipts during the year.
From Members $261 70
For
Expenditure during the year.
'Salaries . . . . .$120 00
.. Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 200 00
ii Donations in money 77 06
Books 359 99
Works of Fiction . 75 60
Magazines, Newspapers and
Miscellaneous 685 55
Total $1339 89
Total $1339 89
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued.
311
97
338
1928
438
133
491
987
68
39
196
212
459
125
345
405
419
124
Total 3065 4050
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 10. Magazines, 12. Periodicals, 8.
Assets, $5,700. Liabilities, $210.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $4,150.
Remarks.
Extract from Annual Report : — "The question of Evening Classes in connection with
the Institute has now, by instructions from the Department, become one of the certain-
ties. Our experience for the last two or three years has been rather unsatisfactory,
seeing that we were unable to obtain the minimum of twenty pupils ; and to conduct
classes with a less number would have been too heavy a draw on our resources. How-
ever, by new regulations the minimum is reduced to ten in elementary subjects, and to
five in technical subjects. There need be no fear for the future, and we would enjoin on
our successors the necessity of organizing Evening Classes early in the fall of the year."
327
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A. 1882
PARKHILL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1873.
Number of Members, 68. Annual Subscription,
Receipts (hiring the year.
Expt nditure (hiring the year.
Balance on hand $74 00 For Rent
From Legislative Grant 260 00
ii Donations in money 95 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 20 25
„ Pupils at Evening Classes ... 20 00
n Other sources 9 38
Salaries
Total $478 63
ii Works of Fiction
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room
ii Evening Classes
ii Apparatus
n Miscellaneous
Balance on hand
$105 00
30 00
87 11
17 60
25 27
75 00
6 52
71 72
60 41
Total $478 63
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
Vols, in Library.
145]
221
132 |
102
63 I
105
119
67
54
1008
No
Report.
No. of Pupils
13
15
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 3.
Evening Classes.
Subjects.
Writing and Book-keeping.
Arithmetic.
Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical, and Object Drawing.
Assets, $1,284.93.
Liabilities, $5.37.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1874 to 1881, $1,909.
Remarks.
Extract from Inspector's report : — " The books of this Institute are not systemati-
cally kept ; both the Treasurer's and the Librarian's books are hard to understand. If
you would insist on some uniform and intelligible method, it would facilitate work of
this nature very much." In reference to the number of volumes issued, he says : " I
examined the delivery book, but found it impossible to spend the time necessary to
satisfy myself that the statement of this sheet is correct. Some simpler method than that
employed now must be devised before this information can be given and signed bj an
honest man."
328
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A. 1882
PETERBOROUGH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1867.
Number of Members, 280. Annual Subscription, $1.50.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand 8 97 07
From Members 358 25
„ Legislative Grant 400 00
,i Municipal or Town Grant. . . 100 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 77 32
n Pupils at Evening Classes . . 36 00
Other sources 107 03 Balance on hand 97 05
Total $1175 67
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $100 00
ii Salaries 162 00
i, Books 318 45
n Works of Fiction 65 58
u Evening Classes 120 00
,, Miscellaneous 282 59
Total
1175 67
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature,
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total
in Library.
Vols. Issued
311
202
454
2917
260
804
972
3100
85
140 .
68
532
275
178
300
575
646
3371
8448
Evening Classes.
No. of Pnpils. Subjects.
13 Writing and Book-keeping.
12 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical, and Object Drawing.
Assets, $4,858.10. Liabilities, $40.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $5,000.
Rem auks.
The Inspector reports: — "I find cash on hand $397.05, instead of $97.05, as
reported, but this arose from a cheque for $300 to pay for books being returned and can-
celled, and the exact cost of books since ordered to be paid." I have secured changes in
the accounts, that the amounts cannot appear in both years." He further says : — "The
Library is in excellent order, the books are well kept, and an increased interest in the
Library is manifested by the public. I would suggest that all Institutes be required to
keep records of classes, and names of students who attend classes, for future reference if
required. Indeed, I think full records of all matters concerning the Institute, and of
everything undertaken to promote their usefulness, should be recorded and be readily
available."
329
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A. 1882
RIDGETOWN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 150.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts dwrimg /)
le year.
400 00
44 25
etc. .. 188 24
138 04
125 00
For
Bal
Expenditure (hiring the
year.
$ 60 00
ii Donations in money ,
40 00
380 60
96 50
Magazines, Newspapers
Reading Room
Miscellaneous
mce on hand
Total
and
63 15
103 40
158 26
157 12
S1059 03
Donations in Books, etc., value of $19.60.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 7. Magazines, 1 1 .
Assets, $688.12. Liabilities, $31.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $800.
. in Library.
Vols. Issued
21
18
177
945
62
85
46
214
11
25
34
245
47
135
24
235
12
10
434
1912
Periodicals, 6.
Number of Members, 51.
RICHMOND HILL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1869.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receijn's du
ring
the
year.
47 00
9 60
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries 15 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 26 65
Total
$56 60
Total $56 60
330
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Total
Vols, in Library
97
137
177
355
38
107
82
86
160
1239
612
612
Reading Room.
3 Newspapers. 10 Magazines.
Assets, $1,382.07 Liabilities, $125.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1870 to 1880, $1,036.92.
Remarks.
There was a balance of $175 unaccounted for in last year's Report of this Institute.
It has since been ascertained that this sum was paid by the Directors on piano account,
but it was omitted to be entered in the Report sent in to the Department.
RENFREW MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1 870.
Number of Members, 68. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $67 50
n Proceeds of lectures, etc ... . 56 90
Total $124 40
Expenditure during the year.
For Lectures, etc $41 95
Balance on hand 82 45
Total $124 40
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Total .
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
66 12
90 50
95 20
116 30
28 10
36 10
50 12
38 10
519
Assets, $730.41. Liabilities, none.
Amount of Government grant paid this Institute in 1871, $70.
331
154
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A.. 1882
SARNIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1874.
Number of Members, 120. Annual Subscription, $1.50.
li' <■■ ipts during th
Balance on hand
From Members 127 6 t
it Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 67 09 !
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 95 26 |
Total $752 35
For Rent $75 00
n Salaries 90 00
ii Books (_ . „„ , „
M Works of Fiction )
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 2:5 00
Lectures, etc 100 00
ii Miscellaneous 32 00
Balance on hand 2 35
Total
87^2 35
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
113
78
439
1081
202
309
459
64
65
35
101
32
123
46
40
Total 1542 L645
Reading Room.
7 Newspapers. 1 Magazine.
Assets, $3,312.35. Liabilities, §97.50.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1874 to 1881, $3,200.
Number of Members, 213.
SEAFORTH MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1869.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members 8218 00
Legislative Grant 4U1 13
I 'dilations in money 93 50
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 135 95
Pupils at Evening Classes . . 132 90
( Ither sources 588 67
Total $1570 15
Expenditure dwring the year.
For Bent $106 25
n Salaries 295 57
,i Books 181 23
ii Works of Fiction 23 88
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 130 59
ii Evening Classes 267 00
ii Lectures, etc 35 76
Miscellaneous 358 63
Balance on hand 171 24
Total $1570 15
332
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A. 1882
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography L37 340
Fiction 463 3216
History 262 434
Miscellaneous 240 576
Poetry and the Drama 48 142
Periodical Literature 151 7 1 L'
Science and Art 288 365
Voyages and Travels 142 581
Works of Reference 26 Not B" ""
out.
Total 1757 6366
Reading Room.
17 Newspapers. 10 Magazines. 8 Periodicals.
Evening < Ilasses.
No. of Pupils. Subject.
24 Writing.
25 Elocution.
28 Freehand Drawing.
Assets, $3,671.24 Liabilities, $732.25.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1809 to 1881, $3,200.
Remarks.
The Inspector says : — " I found the books difficult to audit, owing to the manner in
which they were kept by the late treasurer. I found, however, vouchers for all the items.
" The §2G7 have been actually paid for teaching at the rate shewn in Schedule D,* yet
it seems large. , The drawing master was a professional in that line, and the elocutionist
was Prof. Taverner."
Number of Members, 80.
STREETSVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1854.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
For
Expenditure during thi
Kent
year.
30 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 39 90
n Other sources 22 42
Books
Works of Fiction
2!i7 20
66 80
Magazines, Newspapers
and
11 10
. • • 83 50
Total
45 35
Total $043 95
. . .$543 95
* Penmanship, 24 pupils, at 130 cents; Elocution, 25 pupils, at $2.50 each : drawing, 28 pupils, at $2
each. Total, §132.90. v * '
\ i i.. -This is the amount paid by the pupils, and was used for the general purposes of the Institute,
su.t wai nut applied to the payment of the teachers.
333
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 148 13
Fiction 378 1811
History 193 29
Miscellaneous 141 100
Poetry and the Drama 145 20
Periodical Literature 99 16
Science and Art 267 87
Voyages and Travels 131 116
Works of Reference 27 ....
Total 1529 2192
Assets, $2,397.50. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, $2,277.
SCHOMBERG MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1873.
This Institute has not reported since my visit.
ST. GEORGE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 62. Annual Subscription, .$1.50 and
Receipts during t/te year.
ii Legislative Grant
ii Municipal or Town Grant .
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .
$59 78
63 86
400 00
30 00
210 06
100 00
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $55 00
„ *Books 173 86
,, Works of Fiction 47 07
it Magazines, Newspapers and
Total
$863 70
Total $863 70
* Balance expended since 1st May, 1881, $31.
334
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 53 39
Fiction 211 724
History 89 67
Miscellaneous 43 18
Poetry and the Drama 14 13
Periodical Literature 9 ....
Science and Art 63 58
Voyages and Travels 64 127
Works of Reference 19 ....
Total 565 1046
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 15. Magazines, 4. Periodicals, 4.
Assets, $604.43. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881, $600.
ST. MARY'S MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1869.
Number of Members, 94.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $ 88 00
M Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 150 00
ii Other sources 26 34
Total $664 34
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $130 00
n Salaries 95 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 30 45
ii Miscellaneous 99 21
Total *$354 66
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference. . .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued
302
56
580
1121
360
230
601
374
120
90
125
5
395
176
290
336
330
6
Total
3103
12394
* There is a discrepancy of over S300, unaccounted fur in Report,
t Approximate number of volumes issued.
335
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Newspapers, 8.
Reading Room.
evening Classes.
Magazines, 5.
No. of Pupils.
Subjects.
Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing
Assets, $2,900. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1870 to 1880, $3,609.
Remarks.
This Institute is not yet entitled to apply for new grant. The Inspector reports
that " when the last grant was made the Institute was in debt to the Treasurer for about
$181. This has since been paid off, and the town has come to their aid with a grant
of $150."
STRATFORD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1846.
Number of Members, 108. Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the yeai
$ S7 00
400 00
100 00
. 20 50
108 27
Expenditure dwring th<
For Rent
ii *Books
year.
$72 50
54 20
357 15
... 69 77
ii Magazines, Newspapers
and
76 85
... SI 93
Total
3 37
Total
$715 77
8715 77
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
s. in Library.
161
Vols. Issued
230
1010
1914
33S
346
660
306
90
30
241
1594
267
164
Included in
50
History.
30
2847
4614
* Expended f»r Books since May 1st, 1881, $123.38.
336
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 35. Magazines, 17. Periodicals, 3.
Assets, $2,603.37. Liabilities, $111.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $3,625.80.
Remarks.
Extract from Annual Report : — " During the past year the Library, Reading and
Class Rooms have been removed to excellent and commodious rooms. The Reading Room
is splendidly furnished and well supplied with magazines, periodicals, weeklies, and the
leading dailies of Canada, the United States and Great Britain — the reading matter cost-
ing yearly the sum of $127, besides the local weeklies contributed gratis by the pub-
lishers. We would also suggest that the best monthlies be not circulated until the
volumes be complete and bound, thereby saving hundreds of dollars to the Institute."
STRATHROY MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1872.
Number of Members, 125. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts (hiring the year.
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $ 60 00
n Books 202 55
ii Works of Fiction 54 75
,i Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
,, Miscellaneous 100 21
Total $625 99
Total $625 99
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 133 191
Fiction 467 2500
History 260 296
Miscellaneous 255 269
Poetry and the Drama 67 75
Periodical Literature 37 160
Science and Art 190 108
Voyages and Travels 137 499
Works of Reference 152 137
Total 1698 4235
337
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 7. Magazines, 5. Periodicals, 8.
Assets, $2,775.14. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1868 to 1881, §3,538.34.
Remarks.
The Directors of this Institute, since sending in their report, have satisfied the
Minister of Education that the requirements of the Department have been complied
with.
ST. THOMAS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1873.
Number of Members, 437. Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the
year
$436
400
42
7S
50
00
00
73
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $ 24 00
ii Legislative Grant
n Donations in money .
„ Books 272 49
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
,i Miscellaneous 206 81
Total
$957
23
Total $957 23
Donations in books, etc., value $42.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
Newspapers, 35.
Read.ing Room.
Evening Classes.
Vols, in Library.
38
193
121
316
5
12
112
18
22
837
Magazines, 15.
3 ^fa
- =
— J- :
1039
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
79 "Writing and Book-keeping.
20 English Grammar, Composition and Elocution.
39 Arithmetic and Mensuration.
Assets, $916.47. Liabilities, $11.19.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1874 to 1881, $1,600.
338
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A. 1882
Remarks.
The Inspector reports that " the current expenses and miscellaneous may be
(chiefly) credited on account of Reading Room and Library. The Evening Classes are
in a vigorous condition, and taught by good teachers of the Collegiate Institute and
Public Schools."
SIMCOE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1850.
Number of Members, 125. Annual Subscription,
Ladies, 50c.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $125 00
Expenditure during the year.
ii Legislative Grant 400 00
„ *Books 118 00
Total $801 19
Total . . $801 19
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History J
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Total ,
1925
3572
Reading Room.
Not kept open this year.
Assets, $7,735.04. Liabilities, $1,300.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $3,600.
Remarks.
Annexed to the Annual Report is a statement that the sum of $118 in Report, for
books, was the sum necessarily expended in order to obtain the grant for 1879-80, but
$580 has been duly appropriated by the Directors for the purchase of books which have
been ordered. Of the books so ordered, at the present date (1st August, 1881) the
Institute has received $341.23 worth. It may be added, that since the 1st May, 1881,
the membership has nearly doubled."
* See " Remarks.'
339
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A. 1882
The Treasurer's book and vouchers have since been examined at the Department,
showing that the required amount lias been expended.
The Inspector says : — " If some kind of delivery book could be published that would
suit all Institutes, the information as to the subjects read by the subscribers could per-
haps be got at satisfactorily. Some general plan should be devised."
STOUFFVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1878.
Number of Members, 84.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $46 97
From Members 67 10
n Legislative Grant 199 50
ii Donations in money 3 34
h Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 40 80
ii Other sources 15 70
Total $373 41
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $29 09
ii Salaries 17 30
ii Books 222 94
ii Works of Fiction 55 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Beading Boom 25 73
ii Evening Classes 6 40
ii Miscellaneous 16 95
Total 8373 41
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and tthe Drama.
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . .
fols. in Library.
Vols. Issued
40
27
116
399
72
48
125
77
25
8
111
59
39
43
22
11
Total
558
664
Newspapers, 10.
Reading Room.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils.
10
Magazines, 4.
Subjects.
English Grammar, Composition, and Elocution.
Assets, $650.
Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1879 to 1881,
340
356.76.
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A. 1882
SMITH'S FALLS MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1854.
Number of Members, 61. Annual Subscription, $1.
Heceipts during
the
year.
$47 75
3 67
Expenditure
For Salaries
ii Miscellaneous
Total
dui
•ing
the
yea)
$25 00
26 42
Total
$51 42
$51 42
Library.
Vols, in Lib
Biography 174
Fiction 240
History 160
Miscellaneous 500
Poetry and the Drama 48 ]-
Periodical Literature 76 I
Science and Art 410 |
Voyages and Travels 214
Works of Reference 102 J
Total 1924
No Report.
Assets, $1,000.
Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $1,900.
Remarks.
The Inspector reports : " This Institute was inspected by Dr. May last year, and
has received no Government aid for 1880-81, in consequence of which no books have been
added to the Library for the year 1881, or any accounts kept. At a public meeting
held on the 2nd instant, a new Committee of Management was appointed, and it was
enthusiastically resolved to reopen the Institute in all its branches — fa) Reading Room,
(b) Library, (c) Evening Classes. The number of members is now approaching 300 ; a
fine suite of rooms has been rented ; and there is every prospect of this Institute becoming
one of the best in the country. I may add that about two-thirds of the members are
mechanics, and the Committees are made up largely from that class."
The following extract is from a letter sent by the President : —
"Smith's Falls, 10th June, 1881.
"Dr. S. P. Mat.
" Dear Sir, — I have the honour to report for your information that since your visit
last summer a complete change has taken place in the Institute in this town." "At an
adjourned meeting of the Annual Meeting a new staff of officers was elected, and new
and commodious rooms have been engaged, the Library moved in, a Reading-Pboom
opened, and it is the intention of the Directors to- have Evening Classes through the
winter months, and comply with every requirement of the Act. One most gratifying
result of the new order of things is the acquisition of over 150 mechanics to the mem-
bership." "When you next visit us I think you will agree with me that we have fairly
shaken the dry bones and made them live."
(Signed) "Francis F. Frost."
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ST. CATHARINES MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1849.
Number of Members, 264. Annual Subscription, $2.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $309 50
Expenditure during the
For Rent
year.
... $93 75
n Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 100 00
n Salaries
... 196 64
397 04
20 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers
Reading Room
and
36 08
80 39
Balance due Treasurer
Total
61 01
Total $S84 91
$884 91
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . . .
ols. in Library.
Vols. Issued,
430
177
1223
1430
480
440
900
368
150
66
200
1506
550
331
550
1534
130
Consulted ir»
Library.
Total 4613 5852
Reading Room.
Newspapers, 4. Magazines, 3. Periodicals, 10.
Assets, $4,300. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $4,400.
TILSONBURG MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 150.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $135 75
ii Municipal or Town Grant .. 25 00
ii Donations in money 39 00
ip Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 6 50
Totai
Total
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $14 00
n Books 112 42
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 39 58
ii Miscellaneous 36 11
Balance on hand 4 14
Total $206 25
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
77
134
29
69
1
26
21
364
1
No Report,
Reading Room.
5 Newspapers. 2 Magazines. 5 Periodicals.
Assets, $169.74. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute in 1881, $400. ,
Remarks.
The Inspector reports : — "No invoices of books purchased had been kept, and no
record of donations in money and municipal grant, but got entry in ledger. Vouchers for
moneys paid out for books, magazines, etc., to the amount of $124.27, were produced.
This Institute has been recently organized, but owing to the inexperience of former
secretary, details of the practical operations of the Society were wanting. A sincere effort
has been made to establish the Institute, and in the future formalities will be observed.
THOROLD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1858.
Number of Members, 119. Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members .-. . $108 00
.Legislative Grant 400 00
Municipal or Town Grant. . 50 00
Donations in money 64 00
Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 56 62
Other sources 390 70
Total $1069 32
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $33 00
ii Salaries 27 75
i, Books 353 40
ii Works of Fiction 46 44
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 94 40
ii Evening Classes 88 08
ii Lectures, etc 31 58
ii Miscellaneous 68 54
Balance on hand 326 13
Total $1069 32
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages ami Travels
Works of Reference
Total ,
in Libi
227
ary.
Vols. Issued
No
736
375
397
Record
63
173
m
'277
912
each
42
subject.
320:
4305
Reading Room.
6 Newspapers.
12 Magazines.
8 Periodicals.
Evening Classes.
No. «if Pupils. Subjects.
1 1 Writing and Book-keeping.
22 Arithmetic.
Assets, $5,526.13. Liabilities, $41.50.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, 8800.
Remarks.
The Directors report that "the interest taken by the public in the Reading Room is
undiminished. The experiment of establishing Evening Classes has been attended with
satisfactory results." The Inspector says: — "A blank Register has been prepared on
which is recorded the subject of each book issued, so that hereafter we shall be able to
supply that information. In regard to the Library and Reading Room, everything is in
excellent order: and as to Evening Classes, at the close of the term an examination
was held, at which the pupils were examined in Arithmetic and Book-keeping, and the
result showed that the pupils had been efficiently instructed."
TORONTO MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1848.
Number of Members, 1,046.
Annual Subscription, $3; Ladies, $2.50.
!!■ ceipts during tlie year.
From Members $2433 50
pi Legislative Grant 400 00
ii Donations in money 100 00
ii Other sources 31 1 1 65
Total $6045 15
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $2092 32
ii Books 56 50
" Works of Fiction 88 12
n Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 373 08
" Miscellaneous 3435 13
Total $6045 15
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Library.
Vols, in Library.
Biography 711
Fiction 3605
History 763
Miscellaneous 642
Poetry and the Drama 214
Periodical Literature 1613
Science and Art ." ' • 555
Voyages and Travels 726
Works of Reference 1573
Total 10402
Vols. Issued.
641
24141
720
G71
240
2649
608
1079
328
31077
Reading Room.
61 Newspapers. 40 Magazines. 22 Periodicals.
Assets, $51,035.95. Liabilities, $21,133.78.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1S68 to 1881, $5,000.
Remarks.
Extracts from Annual Report : — "In view of the fact that the Public School Board
had opened free Evening Schools in various parts of the city, it was not deemed politic to
continue the classes so long carried on by the Institute, as such a course would assuredly
have entailed a considerable loss." "The circulation of books is 16 per cent, less than that
of the year previous."
UXBRIDGE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1859.
Number of Members, 171.
Annual Subscription, $2
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $109
From Members 195
56
25
00
21
00
72
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent $92 00
n Salaries . . 48 00
ii Legislative Grant 400
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 131
ii Pupils at Evening Classes. . 54
n Books 258 52
,, Works of Fiction 52 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 40 98
,i Evening Classes 108 00
n Apparatus 17 08
n Miscellaneous 158 45
Total $991
74
Total $991 74
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Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued
263
820
691
3018
320
1596
290
1524
47
430
2.3
266
267
402
635
888
34
26
2571
8970
9 Periodicals.
Total
Reading Room.
17 Newspapers.
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
16 Free-hand, Architectural, Geometrical and Object Drawing.
Assets, $3,596. Liabilities, $35.87.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1873 to 1881, $3,400.
Remarks.
The Directors report that "As soon as new building is finished they will have a good
Reading Room. Last winter they had 17 newspapers and 9 periodicals, and will probably
have more this winter."
VITTORIA MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1872.
Number of Members, 100.
Annual Family Subscription,
Receipts d/uring the year.
From Members
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .
639
11
9
60
65
93
Expenditure durin
For Rent
n Magazines, Newspa
Reading Room . .
g the
Ders
year.
$15 00
and
... 19 50
1 70
7 30
18 18
Total
$61
18
Total
$61 68
LlBI
ART.
Vols, in Lilt
•'7
ary.
Vols. Issued.
Fiction
41
Miscellaneous
63
l.">
Periodical Literature
9
kept.
Science and Art
13
11
Works of Reference
17
Total
150
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Reading Room.
Newspapers, 2. Magazines, 5. Periodicals, 4.
Assets, $278.18. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1871 to 1881, $434.
Remarks.
Since my visit, proper accommodation has been provided and a Reading Room opened,
and the Directors, having complied with the requirements of the Department, have been
paid new grant.
WOODSTOCK MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1835.
Number of Members, 262.
Annual Subscription, $1.50.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $54 01
From Members 396 80
n Legislative Grant 400 00
it Donations in money 40 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 76 08
Total $966 89
Expenditure during the year.
Balance due Treasurer $1 09
For Rent 175 00
,i Salaries 144 00
ii Books 462 20
ii Works of Fiction 45 00
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 76 00
n Miscellaneous 63 60
Total $966 89
Donations in Books, value $50.
Library.
Vols, in Library.
Biography 330
Fiction 1210
History 430
Miscellaneous 490
Poetry and the Drama 115
Periodical Literature 150
Science and Art 380
Voyages and Travels 360
Works of Reference 80
Total 3545
347
Vols. Issued.
328
7006
398
1290
70
8000
112
604
Consulted in
Room only.
17808
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Reading Room.
10 Newspapers. 24 Magazines. 14 Periodicals.
Assets, not reported. Liabilities, not reported.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1869 to 1881, $4,750.
Remarks.
Extract: — "The Directors have agreed to give Evening Classes attention this year,
and hope to be more successful than in some of the former years."
WTARTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1880.
Number of Members, 95.
Annual Subscription, §1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members $80 75
Expenditure during the year.
For Rent
$ 4 00
4 00
ii Works of Fiction J
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
81 62
21 05
25 37
0 37
Total 1
Total $136 41
136 41
Donations in Books, value $40.
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . . .
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued
30
11
90
717
22
54
36
33
10
' 11
14
8
18
3
14
119
Total
236
956
Reading Room.
Magazines, 2.
Periodicals, 3.
Newspapers, 10.
Assets, $131.99. Liabilities, $8.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1880 to 1S81, $150.
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WATERLOO MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1875.
Number of Members, 126. Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
Balance in hand $ 5 53
From Members 125 00
ti Legislative Grant 200 00
n Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .. 11 29
ii Pupils at Evening Classes . . 22 50
ii Other sources 7 35
Total $371 67
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $ 40 00
., Books 167 62
,i Works of Fiction 39 46
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Pleading Room 33 90
ii Evening Classes 24 50
ii Miscellaneous 53 87
Balance on hand 12 32
Total $371 67
Donations in Books, etc., value
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference
Total
in Library.
Vols. Issued
135
76
394
1245
143
107
659
578
118
131
172
496
118
66
95
196
36
6
1870
2901
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils. Subjects.
1 7 Writing and Book-keeping.
17 Arithmetic and Algebra.
Assets, $2,109.36. . Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1876 to 1881, $2,000.
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WELLAND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1875.
Number of Members, 114.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $ 52 70
From Members 78 50
,, Legislative Grant 100 00
ii Other sources 0 70
Total §231 90
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $ 20 50
» Books 142 62
ii Evening Classes 2 50
n Miscellaneous 60 08
Balance on hand 6 20
Total $231 90
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous ;
Poetry and the Drama
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Works of Reference . . .
Total
in Library.
Vols. Issued.
100
45
314
1054
139
178
253
498
23
33
14.'.
94
62
145
5
4
1041
2051
Evening Classes.
No. of Pupils.
Subjects.
16
Writing and Book-keeping.
13
English Grammar and Composition.
12
Arithmetic.
Assets, $951,12. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1876 to 1881, $650.
WATFORD MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1879.
Number of Members, 120. Annual Subscription, $1 ; Ladies, 50 cents.
Receipts during the yeai
From Members
$92 00
400 00
23 80
2 60
100 00
For
Expenditure during the
year.
$44 00
16 78
" Proceeds of Lectures, etc. .
ii Other sources
Works of Fiction
Magazines, Newspapers
Total
368 54
125 00
and
25 50
3 s 58
Total
$618 40
$618 40
350
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A. 1882
Library.
Vols, in Library. Vols. Issued.
Biography 35
Fiction 101 Librarian's
History 21
Miscellaneous 106 j Book burned
Poetry and the Drama 8 j-
Periodical Literature .... in fire, Novem-
Science and Art 30
Voyages and Travels 17 ber, 1880.
Works of Reference 8
Total 326
Reading Room.
Burned last year, and not opened again yet ; but two periodicals and three maga-
zines are taken, and members are allowed to take them out of room to be read.
Assets, $494.64. Liabilities, $100.
Total amount of Government grant paid this Institute from 1880 to 1881,
WARDSVILLE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1876.
Number of Members, 46.
Annual Subscription,
Receipts during the year.
From Members $46 00
For
Expenditure during the year.
Rent $12 00
ii Legislative Grant 200 00
ii Municipal or Town Grant . . 25 00
ii Proceeds of Lectures, etc. . . 52 00
Books 314 00
Miscellaneous 23 00
Total $349 00
Total $349 00
Library.
Vols, in Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous .'
Poetry and the Drama V No Report.
Periodical Literature
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels
Works of Reference J
Total
23
Vols. Issued.
87
189
175
374
29
"k\
224
1149
351
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A. 1882
Assets, §1,497.01. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1S77 to 1880, .$1,000.
Remarks.
This Institute did not apply for Legislative grant for 1881-82.
WOODBRIDGE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1877.
Number of Members, 60. Annual Subscription, SI ; Ladies and Apprentices, 50c.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $61 73
From Members 50 00
ii Donations in money 70 00
n Other sources 1 50
Total $183 23
Expenditure during the year.
For Salaries $50 00
„ Books S3 52
ii Miscellaneous 171
Balance on hand 48 00
Total $183 23
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science, and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Total
Vols, in Library.
Vols. Issued.
40
80
855
65
87
120
112
20
9
11
32
69
34
196
1339
391
Assets, $789.70. Liabilities, $70.84.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1878 to 1881, $615.42.
WHITBY MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1849.
This Institute has not reported for 18S0-81.
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WALKERTON MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1875.
Number of Members, 18.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
From Members §48 00
ii Other sources 30 0'2
Total $78 02
Expenditure daring the year.
For Salaries $36 00
„ Books 31 29
ii Miscellaneous 5 40
Balance on hand 5 33
Total $78 02
Library.
Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama .
Periodical Literature .
Science and Art
Voyages and Travels .
Total
Vols, in Library.
36
315
69
158
19
3
61
- 48
709
Vols. Isaued,
20
445
57
69
13
7
29
59
699
Assets, $1,015.33.
Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute for 1876 and 1877,
Remarks.
This Institute is not yet entitled to apply for a new grant. The Inspector says : —
" I am happy to be able to say that the Institute, which has been in a very languid con-
dition for the past two years, is now waking up to new life. A little over $100 has
been already raised since the commencement of the current year (May), and the Directors
expect to have at least $125 on the basis of which to make application for the grant in
aid."
Number of Members, 26.
WATERDOWN MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.
Incorporated 1873.
Annual Subscription, $1.
Receipts during the year.
Balance on hand $66 89
From Members 26 80
i. Legislative Grant 10 33
Total $104 02
Expenditure during the year.
For Books $53 82
ii Magazines, Newspapers and
Reading Room 21 00
ii Miscellaneous 2 40
Balance on hand 26 80
Total $104 02
35:1
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Biography
Fiction
History
Miscellaneous
Poetry and the Drama
Periodical Literature . .
Science and Art ,
Voyages and Travels . .
Works of Reference . .
Library.
Vols, in Library.
1
Not
reported.
No report
kept.
Reading Room.
Not reported.
Assets, $1,551.50. Liabilities, None.
Total amount of Government grants paid this Institute from 1872 to 1879, $370.
Remarks.
This Institute did not apply for Legislative grant for 1881-1882.
The Inspector reports that "no statement of the classification of the volumes issued
is kept."
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~JE>-^FLT III.
RESPECTING THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES
AND
SCHOOLS PROVINCIALLY ENDOWED,
AND SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OP YOUR HONOUR IN COUNCIL.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
PART III.
RESPECTING THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGES! AND SCHOOLS
PROVINCIALLY ENDOWED,
AND SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OP YOUR HONOUR IN COUNCIL.
These institutions come next in order. They are exclusively Provincial, being
supported by Provincial endowments or funds, and subject to the control of Your Honour
in Council, but possessing their own Senate, Council, or governing bodies, and not within
the jurisdiction of the Education Department as such, although, in their relations with
the Government, the Minister of Education is usually referred to for his Report.
Division 1.
The Provincial University.
This is constituted by two corporations, the University of Toronto and University
College ; and their respective constitutions and powers are set forth in the Revised
Statutes of Ontario, Chapters 210 and 209 respectively. The University was originally
established by Royal Charter from His late Majesty King George the Fourth, bearing
date the 15th day of March, 1827, as " King's College," with the style and privilege of a
University, and under the Corporate name of the Chancellor, President and Scholars of
" King's College," at York, in the Province of Upper Canada ; the President being
required to be a clergyman of the United Church of England and Ireland ; and the
government was vested in the "College Council," composed of the Chancellor and Presi-
dent, and of seven of the Professors, members of the Established United Church of England
and Ireland, who previously to their admission should severally sign and subscribe to the
Thirty-nine Articles ; but no religious test or qualification was to be required of students,
or admission to any degree in any Art or Faculty, excepting in Divinity, when the same
declarations and subscriptions were required as in case of a degree in Divinity in the
University of Oxford. Rome of the provisions of the Charter were amended in consequence
of its exclusive and restrictive character " in causing uneasiness, complaint, and discussion,"
as pointed out by Lord Goderich in his despatch of November 21st, 1831, by the Act
of Upper Canada passed on the 6th of March, 1834 ; the President in future not being
required to be an incumbent of an ecclesiastical office, and any member of the Council or
Professor not necessarily of the Church of England, and no religious test being required
of students.
Upper Canada College, then lately erected, was also incorporated with and declared to
form an appendage of the University of " King's College," and subjected to its jurisdiction
and control.
The Province of Upper Canada was in 1791 constituted a separate Province by
the Imperial Act 31 George III., Chapter 31, and its Governor, General Simcoe, and
Legislative ( 'ouncil, and House of Assembly were from the first impressed with the
importance <>f due provision for education generally, and in 1798 the Crown set apart
500,000 acres of the public domain, in response to the joint address of the Legislative
Council and Assembly, which prayed that His Majesty would direct his Government in
the Province to appropriate a certain portion of the Crown Lands as a fund for
educational purposes, including the establishment and support of a Grammar School in
each 1 »istrirt thi'ivnf, and also a College or University for the instruction of youth in the
different branches of liberal knowledge. In 1825, the Governor, Sir P. Maitland, with
the view to the early establishment of the University, recommended an exchange of
Crown Reserves for an equal quantity of the lands appropriated for the University in
179S. In 1826 this exchange was authorized by the Imperial Government, and the,
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University was accordingly endowed in 1828 with Crown Reserves in quantity about
225,000 acres. From the sales of these lands the permanent endowment of the Univer-
sity has arisen, amounting on the 31st December, 1880, to $969,181, and produciug an
income (with the University Park rentals) of $64,400.
"King's College" was opened for students in 1843. By the legislation of 1849 (the
"Baldwin Act"), 12 Vic, Chap. 82, the University, as established by the Royal Charter
of King George IV., was changed into that of the University of Toronto, with the
corporate title of " the Chancellor, Masters, and Scholars of the University of Toronto,"
in order, as recited in that Act, to extend the benefits of University education to all
members of the various denominations of Christians in the Province of Upper Canada,
and to place its government and discipline free from all denominational bias, so that the
just rights and privileges of all might be maintained without offence to the religious
opinions of any.
The Senate was constituted of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, the President, and
all the Professors of the University, with twelve or ruore members to be appointed, one-
half by the Crown and the other half by the Colleges in Upper Canada mentioned in the
Act. Three Faculties — Law, Medicine, and Arts — with their respective Deans, were
established, and a Council of five members, termed "the Caput," was formed of the
President, the Deans of the three Faculties, and a fifth member appointed by Convocation.
Convocation consisted of the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, President, and Professors, all
graduates in Law or Medicine and Masters of Arts. The Endowment Board was entrusted
with the general charge and management of the property of the University, under such
University Statutes as might be passed. The University had no power to confer any
degree in Divinity, but in all the other Arts and Faculties : and no religious test could be
required of students. The Act contained a provision for the appointment, by any incor-
porated College in Upper Canada with University powers, upon the surrender thereof
(except in the Faculty of Divinity), of a member to the Senate of the University.
The University continued its work under this Act until 1853, when a further Act
was passed, known as " The Hincks Act," under which the University was constituted
with two corporations, "The University of Toronto" and the "University College" — the
functions of the University being limited to the examination of candidates for degrees in
the several faculties, or for Scholarships or Honours, and the granting of such Degrees,
Scholarships and Honours. The University thereafter consisted of a Chancellor, the Vice-
Chancellor, and such other members of the Senate as the Governor might appoint; and cer-
tain institutions from which students might be examined for degrees, as provided in the
17th and 18th sections, were said to be affiliated to the University. University College
was authorized by its Council to determine the branches of knowledge to be taught by its
Professors, Lecturers and Teachers, except in Divinity, Law and Medicine.
The endowment and property were vested in the Crown for the purposes of the
University and University College, and placed in the managment, under Orders of the
Governor in Council, "of the Bursar of the University and Colleges of Toronto." The
Permanent Fund and the General Income Fund were constituted and defined, and the
purposes for which appropriations out of such funds might be made.
In 1873 further amendments were made by the Act 36 Vic, Chap. 29, (introduced
by me) in the following pai-ticulars : — The Chancellor was made elective for three years by
Convocation, which was then re-established, instead of appointed by the Governor, under
the Act of 1853. The Senate was composed of the Chancellor, certain ex-officio members,
15 elected by Convocation and 9 appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council for
the respective terms prescribed. Convocation was composed of all graduates in Law,
Medicine and Surgery, all Masters of Arts and Bachelors of Arts of three years'
standing, all Doctors of Science and Bachelors of Science of three years' standing. The
powers of the Senate were extended to all branches of knowledge, literature, science and
art, and also to granting certificates after examination to all persons, including women ;
also with respect to the affiliation of any college, school, or other institution established in
this Province for the promotion of literature, science or art, or for instruction in law,
medicine, mechanics, science, engineering, agriculture or other useful branch of educa-
tion. So much of tlese several Acts as were in force are to be found in the Revised
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Statutes of Ontario, Chapters 208 tc 211 inclusive ; since which section 18 of Chap. 211
has been amended by requiring that every Order in Council directing payment from the
Permanent Fund should be laid before the Legislative Assembly for ratification or rejec-
tion, and that no such Order should be operative or valid until ratified by resolution of the
Legislative Assembly. By the Act of last session, 44 Vic, Chap. 31, the membership of
Convocation was extended to all graduates in the several faculties of the "University and
a register of graduates required to be kept open and accessible to members, and the nomina-
tion of the Chancellor and members of the Senate to be made by nomination papers to
be sent to the Registrar at least four weeks before the period of election, with power to the
Senate to appoint to any vacancy occurring during the term of any Senator elected by
Convocation. Also to authorize the investment of the Permanent Fund upon mortgage
securities, subject to the regulations of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
Under the authority of the several Statutes in that behalf, Orders in Council have
been passed from time to time for the security and investment of the Permanent Fund of
the University as well as of Upper Canada College, and for a proper system of manage-
ment and administration of the property. Such Orders usually proceed on the recommen-
dation of the Minister of Education.
The most important of such Orders in Council, with their respective dates of
approval, are those contained in the following recommendations : —
Board of Management. \&tli May, 1878.
In order to secure the better management and administration of the property vested
in the Crown, in trust for the purposes of the University of Toronto, University College
and CTpper Canada College, it is desirable that the Regulations for this object should be
passed by Your Honour in Council, and the undersigned accordingly submits the following
as such Regulations : —
1. The debentures and other securities, payable to bearer, in which any part of the
endowment of the above Institutions is from time to time invested, shall be deposited in
the vaults of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, in proper boxes, with two independent
locks ; the key of one lock shall be retained by the Provincial Treasurer, anil that of the
other by the Bursar of the University and Colleges.
2. Each such debenture or security shall be stamped on the face thereof with the
following declaration : " This security is part of the Endowment Fund of the University
of Toronto (or Upper Canada College, as the case may be), and no property or interest
therein can be validly gained or transferred unless under the official signatures of the
Treasurer of the Province of Ontario and of the Bursar of the University and Colleges
at Toronto. Dated the day of , 18 — ."
3. Having regard to the provisions of the Statute in that behalf, whereby the Lieu-
tenant-Governor in Council may direct the particular purposes to which the appropriations
for the current expenses of the said Institutions should be applied, or place the same at
the disposal of the Senate of the University, or of the Council of the said College, or of
any Committee thereof respectively, a Board of Management shall be constituted which
shall be composed of the Vice-Chancellor for the time being of the University of Toronto,
and of two members elected by the Senate thereof from the members thereof, and of the
President of University College, and one member elected by the Council thereof who
need not necessarily be a member of such Council.
4. The functions to be exercised by such Board of Management shall be defined as
follows : —
(1) The control and administration of all expenditures under the appropriations
from time to time made by Order in Council from the Income of the University Endow-
Eor the purposes of the University and University College, and in making such
expenditure the Board will make specific appropriations annually, at the beginning of
each year, for the respective services required for such period. In cases where the service
non to both the University and University College, the appropriation is to be
a whole ; for instance, in reference to the Museum, Library, Grounds, Repairs and
the like, and in cases where the expenditure is special for one Institution or the other,
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they should nevertheless be made out of the Appropriation Fund as one fund, applicable
to meet the current expenditure of two Institutions treated as far as may be as one.
The payment of salaries and the like, which are fixed and regular, are to be made upon a
monthly pay-sheet, as is usual in the Departments of the Public Service; but all other
expenditure shall be made upon proper vouchers, to be certified from time to time as the
Board of Management may determine.
(2) The regulation and control of the University buildings and of the grounds and
other premises connected therewith.
(3) The control and supervision of all the property comprised in the lease to the
Corporation of the City of Toronto, consisting of the Avenues and Park, with the duty of
requiring the fulfilment by the Corporation of all the covenants and conditions contained
in the said lease, and especially in protecting the Avenues and Park from being used
otherwise than for purposes for which Parks are ordinarily used or resorted to.
(4) The consideration from time to time as to investments on account of the Endow-
ment Fund ; of the best disposition by sale, lease or otherwise, of landed or other property,
part of such endowment ; and the best means of managing the endowment and property
generally.
(5) The duty of keeping Minutes of their proceedings, and of making reports and
recommendations from time to time, to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, touching any
of the above matters.
(6) The Bursar of the University and Colleges shall in the discharge of his duties
be subject to the supervision and directions of the Honourable the Minister of Education.
(7) With respect to all dispositions or alienations of any property or securities
belonging to the above Institutions or Endowment Funds thereof respectively, none shall
be made except under the Order from time to time of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council,
and then upon the signature of the Bursar, countersigned by the Treasurer of the
Province.
(8) The Bursar shall keep the accounts for current annual expenditure, and for the
amount of Income property applicable therefor, separate and distinct from the Capital
account. All cheques of the Bursar on account of such Income appropriation shall be
countersigned by the Chairman for the time being of the said Committee, while all
cheques upon Capital account shall be countersigned by the Provincial Treasurer.
(9) The Bursar's accounts shall be balanced half-yearly, on the 30th day of June and
the 31st day of December in each year, and the same submitted to the Provincial
Treasurer, who shall direct the auditing thereof by the Auditor of his Department, and
the report of such audit shall be periodically made to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
Upper Canada College.
With reference to Upper Canada College, the same provisions, as far as applicable,
shall apply to the management of the Endowment, property, income and affairs thereof,
but all duties in reference to the same shall be entrusted to and performed by the Com-
mittee on Upper Canada College appointed by the Senate of the University of Toronto,
and the Chairman thereof shall discharge the like powers as Chairman of the Board of
Management hereinbefore mentioned.
That the Senate of the University and the Council of University College be respect-
fully requested to pass such Statutes or Regulations as may be required on their part for
carrying into effect the foregoing recommendations.
Custody of Secwrities. i'lnd Janua/ry, 1881.
By Order in Council of the 16th May, IS 78, it is provided that —
1. The debentures and other securities, payable to bearer, in which any part of the
Endowment of the above Institution is from time to time invested, shall be deposited in
the vaults of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, in proper boxes, with two independent
locks ; the key of one lock shall be retained by the Provin sial Treasurer, and that of the
other by the Bursar of the University and Colleges.
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2. Each such debenture or security shall be stamped on the face thereof with the
following declaration : " This security is part of the Endowment Fund of the University
of Toronto (or Upper Canada College, as the case may be), and no property or interest
therein can be validly gained or transferred unless under the official signature of the
Treasurer of the Province of Ontario and of the Bursar of the University and Colleges
at Toronto. Dated day of , 18 — ."
These provisions have not hitherto been actually carried into effect, owing to certain
questions which had arisen as to the efficacy of this method, and also with the view of
obtaining from the Canadian Bank of Commerce, in whose vaults such securities are
deposited, a legal guarantee against any possible loss that might occur.
From the recent reply of the Bank, it appears that the legal capacity and power to
enter into any such engagement is doubtful.
Under these circumstances, the undersigned proposes that the original mode prescribed
by the said Order in Council shall at once be carried into effect, but that, instead of the
personal attendance of the Honourable the Provincial Treasurer, the Provincial Auditor
be substituted and represent him in the discharge of these functions. The undersigned
therefore respectfully recommends that an Order in Council be passed with the object of
substituting in this particular the Provincial Auditor, in order that he may personally
attend, in company with the Bursar, at the Bank from time to time as occasion requires,
on behalf of the Provincial Treasurer."
Sales ■•/' Land, 7th February, 1881.
The Board of Management submit a Report of all Sales of Lands made by the Board
up to date (13th January, 1881).
Investments. 7th February, 1881.
The Board of Management submit a Report of all Investments made by the Board
upon the security of first mortgage of real estate up to date (13th January, 1881).
Statutes of the University. 23rd March, 1881.
Recommendation of the Minister of Education that the Statutes passed by the
Senate of the University of Toronto at its meeting held the 14th March, 1881, relating
(1) To the affiliation of St. Michael's College with the University ;
(2) To the admission of women to Degrees, Scholarships, etc., in the University, be
approved.
University College — Residence of P 'resident. [ith April, 1881.
The Board of Management of the University of Toronto reported to the undersigned
that, in view of the advantages which would ensue if the President of University College
resided in its vicinity, the period for this should no longer be deferred, and the Board
reported that the estimated cost of a suitable residence on the University grounds was
the sum of §11,500.
While the undersigned concurs with the Board in the necessity of such residence
for the President of University College, he has found that one suitable in every respect
can now be obtained on land adjacent to that of the University residence on the west,
being the dwelling-house No. 121, on the east side of St. George Street, and the parcel of
land therewith, 120 feet in front by 198 feet in depth to the University grounds.
This will afford the desired accommodation and conveniences for the President's
residence. The property is offered for sale or lease upon the following terms : annual rent
§800 per annum, tin- landlord paying sewer rates; the purchase price being $13,000,
including the sewer rate commuted.
Under the foregoing circumstances, the undersigned has provisionally arranged to
obtain a lease for two years from the 1st June next, when possession can be taken on the
Tins, with the right to exercise the option of purchasing the fee simple within one
year in case it should appear that it is to the interests of the University to acquire this
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property, rather than to give effect to the proposals of the Board of Management for the
purpose of the President's residence.
The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that Your Honour in Council
may be pleased to authorize a lease of the property mentioned upon the said terms, and
that the same be executed by the Bursar of the University and Colleges, on behalf of Her
Majesty for University purposes.
Lease to Protestant Episcopal Divinity School. 3rd Jane, 1881.
The Protestant Episcopal Divinity School being about to erect the necessary
buildings for its objects, and having arranged for land as a site on the Yonge Street
Avenue, were about proceeding with such building when it was suggested that the
advantages of instruction in University College could be obtained, as well as of Degrees
by the University of Toronto, for the students of such School, if the Divinity School were
erected on a site sufficiently near the University buildings. It was also apparent that
this would promote the educational interests of these several Institutions, as well as afford
another practical illustration of the principle of consolidation under the Provincial
University, while each Institution could also extend to each other relative educational
advantages. The larger number of students in the Protestant Episcopal Divinity School
would become matriculants in the University. The Divinity School, in expending the
large sum of seventeen to twenty thousand dollars on the proposed buildings, would assist
in giving additional value to other University property, if the School were placed upon
a site which is not likely for many years to come into demand for leasing for residential
purposes.
Under the circumstances, the Board of the University and that of the School agreed
upon lots Numbers seven and ten on the plan of University Park as being a suitable
situation for the School, under a lease to be granted by the Bursar cf the University for
a term of twenty-one years, at an annual ground rent of $125, payable half yearly, renew-
able on similar terms of twenty-one years, at a rent to be settled by valuation.
Having regard to the foregoing, the undersigned respectfully begs to recommend
that an Order in Council be passed to authorize the Bursar of the University to enter
into and execute the necessary lease to give effect to the foregoing arrangement.
Arrangements for Facilitating Investments, ith June, 1881.
1. The Board of Management of the University submits the annexed Report for the
information of His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, respecting investments
on account of the permanent Endowment Fund of the University, and proposes to
arrange for loans upon the security of first mortgages upon improved freehold farm
property in the Province of Ontario, according to the Regulations of Your Honour in
Council in that behalf.
2. With the view of facilitating such operations, the Board recommends that
arrangements with the Canadian Bank of Commerce for an advance of money from time
to time be approved of ; but upon the suggestions of the undersigned the rate of interest
has been agreed upon between the Bank and the University at five per centum per
annum, instead of five and a quarter, as proposed in the Report of the said Board.
The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that the University be authorized
to obtain from time to time such advances from the Canadian Bank of Commerce, not
exceeding at any one time the sum of $50,000, and at the rate of interest not exceeding
five per centum per annum, for the purpose of facilitating the investments on account of
the permanent Endowment Fund of the University in first mortgages upon improved
freehold farm property in the Province of Ontario.
University of Toronto o,o! University College — liotird of Management —
Additional Members. 15th July, 1881.
By Order in Council dated 10th May, 1S7K, by which the Board of Management of
the University of Toronto and University College was constituted, it was provided that
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two of such Board should be appointed by the Senate of the University of Toronto, the
Vice-Chancellor being ex-qfficio member of such Board by the said Order in Council ; and
by a further Order in Council of the 29th September, 1880, it was provided that the
Chancellor should be and become an ex-qfficio member of such Board, that the quorum of
such Board should be four, excepting when the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor was present,
when it might be three.
In the practical administration of the various functions and duties of the Board of
Management, it has been found desirable that two additional members should be appointed
thereto. The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that the Senate of the
University of Toronto be authorized to elect two of the members thereof as additional
members of the Board of Management, and that the quorum of the Board should remain
as hereinbefore provided by the Order in Council of the 29th September, 1880.
Appointment of a Member of thf. Senate. 8th October, 1881.
Recommendation of the Minister of Education that the Rev. William Caven, D.D.,
Principal of Knox College, be appointed a member of the Senate of the University of
Toronto, in place of Daniel Wilson, Esq., LL.D., who on being appointed President of
University College became ex-officio a member of the Senate.
Investment of Endowment. 5th December, 1881.
By the Order in Council dated 3rd June, 1881, Regulations were approved of by
Your Honour in Council respecting investments on first mortgage securities of moneys
forming part of the Endowment of the University of Toronto, University College, or
Upper Canada College and Royal Grammar School.
Upon a subsequent conference between the Board of Management and the under-
signed, it was considered that these objects could be more satisfactorily carried into effect
if certain amendments and alterations were to be made therein.
The accompanying Regulations have been amended by the undersigned accordingly,
and he recommends them for the approval of Your Honour in Council:
Regulations as to Investments on First Mortgage Securities of Moneys forming part of
the Endowment of the University of Toronto and University College, or Upper
Canada College.
1. Applications for such loan shall be according to a printed form, stating all essential
particulars for the information of the Board of Management and of the Committee of
the Senate on Upper Canada College (as the case may be), whose approval and report is
required in each case.
2. The lands on which loans may be effected shall be confined to improved freehold
farm property in the Province of Ontario, and first class freehold property in the city of
Toronto.
3. The amount to be loaned shall not exceed sixty per cent, of the actual selling
value in cash of the property.
4. The title of the Bursar as mortgagee in each case shall be certified by the Solicitor
to the effect that upon payment of the proposed advance of money the title of the Bursar
will be that of first mortgagee in fee simple, free from all encumbrance.
5. The amount of any loan shall not be less than $400, nor more than $10,000, unless
specially authorized by Order in Council.
6. The rate of interest shall be at the highest current rate.
7. Any mortgage security to be taken, or heretofore taken, in which any part of the said
Endowments may be invested, may be discharged or assigned by the Bursar, under his seal
of office, countersigned by the Minister of Education, from time to time, as the principal
money thereof is fully paid and discharged, and certified to by the report of the Board of
Management, or the Committee of the Senate on Upper Canada College (as the case
may be).
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Statutes of th University. 16th Decemb r, L881.
Recommendation of the Minister of Education that the Statutes of the University
of Toronto, mentioned in the annexed Schedule, be approved.
Schedale.
Statutes.
CXIX. Respecting Faculty of Arts.
('XX. Respecting Chemistry.
CXXI. Respecting Undergraduates de-grading.
('XX II. Respecting Scholarships won by women.
CXXIII. Respecting Supplemental Examinations in Medicine.
CXXIV. Respecting Chemistry.
CXXV. Respecting Biology.
CXXVI. Respecting Identification of candidates.
CXXVIl. Admission of sons of the late Chief Justice Moss to University College
and Upper Canada College.
( XXVIII. Respecting Registrar.
CXXIX. Amending the Medical curriculum.
CXXX. Amending curriculum in Law.
CXXXIII. Respecting text-books in History and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
CXXXIV. Respecting admission under certain circumstances of candidates for
Honours to pass Degrees.
CXXXV. Respecting sessions of the Senate.
Statute of University. 30th December, 1881.
Recommendation of the Minister of Education that Statute CXXXVI. of the
University of Toronto, " Respecting candidates for Honours in the departments of Modern
Languages and Natural Sciences," be approved.
2. Members of the Senate, 1881-82.
(1) Ex Officio.
Hon. Edward Blake, M.A., Q.C., M.P., Chancellor; William Mulock, M.A., Vice-
Chancellor; Daniel Wilson, LL.D., President of University College; John Crickmore,
Esq., Representative of the Law Society of Ontario; John Milne Buchan, M.A., Principal
of Upper Canada College; John Fulton, M.B., Representative of Trinity Medical School;
Uzziel Ogden, M.D., Representative of the Toronto School of Medicine; James Edward
Wells, M. A., Representative of the ( 'anadian Literary Institute, Woodstock ; Samuel Barton
Burdett, LL.B., Representative of Albert ('allege, Belleville; Rev. Father Vincent, Repre-
sentative of St. Michael's College, Toronto; Archibald McMurchy, M.A., Representative
of Nigh School Matters, Ontario; Hon. Joseph Curran Morrison, Ex-Chancellor.
Ex-Vice-ChanceUors. — Rev. John McCaul, LL.D.; Henry Holmes Croft, D.C.L.,
F.C.S. ; John Langton, M.A. ; Hon. James Patton.LL.D., Q.C.; Hon. Adam Crooks, LL.D.,
Q.C., M.P.P.; Larratt William Smith, D.C.L.
Representing Council of University College. — E. J. Chapman, Ph.D., LL.D. ; Geo.
Paxton Young, M.A.
(2) Elected by Convocation.
Retire in 1SS2.— William Oldright, M.A., M.D. : John Boyd, M.A, B.C.L.; William
Mulock, M.A.
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Retire in 18S 3. — John Morrison Gibson, M.A., LL.B. ; James Henry Richardson,
M.D. ; James Bethune, LL.B., Q.C.
Retire in 1884- — James Loudon, M.A. ; James Thorburn, M.D. ; James Elliott
Graham, M.B.
Retire in 1885. — John King-, M.A. ; Samuel Woods, M.A.; Lachlan McFarlane, M.B.
Retire in 1886. — Isaac Baldwin McQuesten, M.A. ; William Glenholme Falconbridge,
M.A. ; Thomas Wardlaw Taylor, M.A., Q.C.
(3) Nominated by His Honour tin: Lvu tenant-Governor
Retire in 1881. — Rev. William Caven, D.D. ; Rev. Daniel James Macdonnell, B.D. ;
Hon. Christopher Salmon Patterson.
Retirt in 1882. — Hon. William McMasterj Hon. John Wellington Gwynne; Hon.
Matthew Crooks Cameron.
Retire in 1883. — Hugh McMahon, Q.C. j Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski, C.E. ; John
McDonald, Esq.
lliirsur, J. E. Berkeley Smith, Esq.; Registrar, Alfred Baker, M.A.; Librarian,
William Henry Vander Smissen, M.A.
3. Examiners, 1881.
Law.
Z. A. Lash, Q.C, Deputy Minister of Justice; B. B. Osier, LL.B., Q.C.
Medicine.
Physiology and Pathology. — George Wilkins, M.D.
Surgery and Anatomy. — A. E. Malloch, M.D.
Medicine and Therapeutics. — F. R. Eccles, M.D.
Midwifery and Medical Jurisprudence. — D. B. Eraser, M.B.
Medicine and Arts.
Chemistry. — Wm. H. Pike, M.A., B.Sc, Professor of Chemistry, University College,
Toronto.
Natural History. — R. Ramsay Wright, M.A., B.Sc, Professor of Biology, Univer-
sity College, Toronto.
Arts.
Greek and Latin. — S. Arthur Marling, M.A., Inspector of High Schools; A. John-
ston, B.A. ; J. D. Cameron, B.A.
Ma/hematics. — Charles Carpmael, M. A., Superintendent Magnetic Observatory; A. K.
Blackadar, B.A., Office of Inspector of Insurance Companies, Ottawa; F. E. Hayter,
B.A.. Office of Auditor General, Ottawa.
English and History. — F. E. Seymour, M.A. ; E. B. Brown, B.A.
Modern Languages. — Rev. James Roy, M.A. ; Rev. R. Von Pirch; W. H. Vander
Smissen, M.A., Librarian, University of Toronto.
Mineralogy arid Geology. — J. P. McMurrich, B.A., Professor of Biology, Agricul-
tural College, Guelph.
M, to/physics and Ethics. — Geo. Paxton Young, M.A., Professor of University College ;
Rev. J. W. A. Stewart, B.A.
Oriental Languages. — Rev. J. King, M.A.
Meteorology. — Charles Carpmael, M.A., Director Meteorological Observatory.
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4- Report for the year 1880-81.
The Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and members of the Senate of the University of
Toronto, have the honour to present their Report on the Condition and Progress of the
University for the year 18S0, as follows:
During the past year St. Michael's College became affiliated with the University of
Toronto.
The following tabulated statement of the admissions to Degrees and Ad Eundem
Statum, and of the number who matriculated in the different Faculties, is submitted ;
Law.
Matriculation 15
Degree of LL.D 1
Degree of LL.B 11
Medicine.
Matriculation 19
Ad Eundem Statum .... 1
Degree of M.D 4
Degree of M.B 32
Arts.
Matriculation 189
Ad Eundem Statum 11
Degreee of M. A 9
Degree of B.A 56
B.A. Ad Eundem Gradual 1
M.A. „ n n 1
During the year 857 candidates actually underwent examination in the different
Faculties, as follows : —
Faculty of Law 40
ii Medicine 117
Arts 605
Local Examinations for Women 95
Total 857
The Senate beg to call attention to the large increase in these numbers, and they
have also to report that this result has been attained by no sacrifice of the standard of
scholarship.
The large increase in the numbers attending the local examinations for Women is a
matter for congratulation, as evidencing the great utility of these examinations, and the
high estimation in which they are held by the country.
The Class Lists of the year are also sent herewith.
Division 2.
University College.
Report for 1881.
The President and Council of University College beg leave to present to your Honour,
as Visitor on behalf of the Crown, the following Report on the condition and progress of
the College for the year 1881.
It has been the practice to make up the Annual Report of University College to
the close of the calendar year, ending Dec. 31st. The Report thus prepared has been
presented to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor sufficiently early in the following year
to admit of its being laid before the Provincial Legislature at its usual period of meeting.
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Under the special circumstances of the College, and the arrangement of its Academic
Terms, this lias been attended with the advantage of affording an opportunity for prac-
tically submitting to Parliament the work of the year still in progress, instead of that
which closed in the previous June.
In their last Annual Report the Council had to note important changes in the College
Staff, consequent on the retirement of the late President and Professor of Classical Litera-
ture, the Professor of Chemistry and Experimental Philosophy, an 1 the Dean of Residence
and also Classical Tutor. They have pleasure in now being able to report that their expec-
tations of results from the changes thereby rendered necessary have been fully realized.
They have led to greater efficiency in carrying on the general work of the College, and in
overtaking the special requirements of the Departments chiefly affected.
The number of students in attendance at University College at the close of the
academic year 1880-81, was three hundred and fifty-one. Of these, the Returns show
that they came in varying numbers from thirty-seven different counties of Ontario, and
from the District of Muskoka, in addition to those from beyond the Province, including
students from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and from
the United States.
The Returns thus far made up for the academic year now in progress include
students from forty counties of Ontario, in addition to those from Muskoka, from the
Provinces of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and from the United States.
At the Convocation held by the University of Toronto on the 8th June, 1881, the
following Degrees were conferred on students who had received their education in Univer-
sity College. Sixty-seven in all were admitted to the following Degrees : — Nine to the
Degree of Master of Arts, three to the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine, and fifty-five to
the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Since the reorganization of the University and College
on their present basis in 1853, the Degrees conferred in the Faculties of Arts, Medicine,
ami Law, on students trained in University College, have numbered in all seven hundred
and eighty-nine, classified as follows : — LL.D., five ; LL.B., thirty-one; M.D., fourteen ;
M.B., forty-seven ; M.A., two hundred and twenty-five ; B.A., four hundred and sixty-
•even.
The following constitute the present Teaching Staff of University College : —
.Classical Literature, embracing the Greek and Latin languages — Professor Hutton,
B.A., FeHow of Merton College (Oxford), and F. A. Vines, B.A (Oxford).
Oriental Literature, including Hebrew, Chaldee, Syriac, and Arabic — J. M.
Hirschf elder.
German — \V. H. VanderSmissen, M.A. (Toronto).
French — Mons. Emile Pernet.
Italian— W. Oldright, M.A., M.D.
Rhetoric and English Literature — Professor D. Wilson, LL.D., F.R.S.E. (Edinburgh).
Logic, Metaphysics, and Ethics — Professor G. P. Young, M.A. (Glasgow).
Ancient and Modern History, — Professor D. Wilson LL.D., F.R.S.E.
Mathematics and Natural Philosophy — Professor J. Loudon, M.A. (Toronto), and
Alfred Baker, M.A. (Toronto).
Mineralogy and Geology — Professor E. J. Chapman, Ph.D., LL.D.
Botanv and Zoology — Professor Ramsay Wright, M.A., B.Sc. (Edinburgh).
Chemistry— Professor W. H. Pike, M.A. (Oxford), Ph.D.
By the staff of Professors, Lecturers, and Assistants here enumerated, instruction is
given in tiie various branches of study embraced in the requirements of the University
for standing and degrees in the Faculty of Arts. In addition to this, the arrangements
provided for in the Act establishing a School of Practical Science, which admits of the
attendance of students of the School at such lectures in University College as come within
the course of its instruction, have been carried out under an Order in Council, so as at
le time to provide for the students of this College additional facilities, including
practical instruction in the laboratories and lecture-rooms now under the joint conduct of
the Professors and Lecturers of both Institutions. Nevertheless, the increasing numbers
of students in attendance at University College render it more and more difficult for the
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present stall' to overtake all the requirements of the University curriculum. This is
specially felt to be the case in the Honour work, alike in the study of tue Ancient and
Modern Languages, in the Class Rooms, and in the practical work of the Sciences in the
Laboratory, where the teachers must to a large extent deal with each student in livi I nail y.
The total number of students in attendance at the close of the academic year 1880—81
was three hundred and fifty-one, as compared with three hundred and twenty-four of
the previous year, of whom two hundred and ninety-five were pursuing the full course
and proceeding to a Degree in Arts. Among the various tests which may be employed
to determine the successful fulfilment of the most important functions of the College, the
relative number of matriculated as compared with non-matriculated students is one of the
most efficient, and in this respect the progress has been highly satisfactory. In 1854,
out of a total of one hundred and ten students, only twenty-eight were matric ila&ed, with
two more following out the full undergraduate course ; in 1860-61, of a total of one hundred
and eighty-eight students, eighty were matriculated ; and in 1S70-71 the total number
had risen to two hundred and forty-four, of whom one hundred and seventy-two were
matriculated. Now, after the lapse of another decade, the total number of students in
L880 ^l is three hundred and fifty-one, of whom two hundred and ninety -live are
pursuing the full courses prescribed by the University for the Degree of B.A. It may
lie ad i id, tli it tie; increase in numbers is in reality much greater than the above returns
show. In 1854 and subsequent years the occasional students consisted largely of Medical
students availing themselves of the Chemical Lectures and the Laboratory, -a class of
students who, owing to the erection of a new hospital remote from the College, and the
removal of the Medical Schools to its vicinity, now very partially avail themselves of the
scientific teaching of University College. Of those now classed as non-matriculated
students, the greater number are pursuing an eclectic course in the several departments
of the Faculty of Arts.
The fruits of this progress are now becoming apparent. Among the students who
have c itnpleted their training in University College, and proceeded to a Degree in Arts,
a number have taken high standing in the University Honour Lists; and from among those
some have not only distinguished themselves at the Bar, but have risen to high judicial
positions, while others occupy seats both in the Provincial Legislature and the Dominion
Parliament. Of the others, nineteen have been entrusted with the responsible duties of
Principals, Professors, ami Lecturers in the Colleges and Normal Schools of this and
other Provinces ; and eighty-four are Masters and Teachers, fifty of them being Head
Masters in the Collegiate Institutes an 1 High Schools of the Province. Looking, there-
fore, to the comparatively brief period during w lich University College has been in
operation, such results may be confidently appealed to in evidence of its value as a Pro-
vincial Institution.
But the rapid increase in numbers, from twenty-eight matriculated students in 1851
to two bundled and ninety-five in 1881, justifies the Council in now instituting a com-
parison between the Teaching Staff provided for carrying on the work of this College and
that of other well-appointed Colleges in Great Britain or on this continent. In nearly all
of them it will be found that provision is made, in the Teaching Faculty, for a much greater
division of sib; its. Instead of one Professor of Classical Literature, as in University
College, it is usual to make separate Professorships of the Greek and Latin Languages and
Literature. Separate < lhairsof .Mat he unities and Natural Philosophy take the place of what
is here a single Professorship. The same is the case with Zoology and Botany : and not
only is Hi: \ I lhair distinct from that of Rhetoric and English Literature, with which
it is here conjoined, but Ancient History is constituted a separate ('hair from Modern
History ; while in many cases the latter is conjoined with Political Economy, or is made
to embrace the important subjects of Constitutional History and Jurisprudence.
The necessity for some greater division in the teaching of the varied subjects em-
braced in the College curriculum is being more and more forced on the attention of the
Council, alike by the increase in the number of students, and by the augmentation
in the dumber and the subdivision of subjects required in the revised Statutes of the
University for proceeding to a Degree in Arts.
The most pressing want at present felt in this respect is the separation of Natural
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Philosophy from Mathematics. With a view to partially meet this, it is proposed to
appoint a Demonstrator in Physics, to supplement the labours of the Professor, anil fultil
in some degree the requirements for Honour Students in this department. It will also
be indispensable, at so ae early date, to separate Rhetoric and English Literature from
History. Apart from other duties now devolving on the incumbent of the, joint Chair,
the multiplication of requirements in each of those branches, now extending over the four
years of the undergraduate course, renders it no longer possible for one Professor to
satisfactorily overtake t he amount of work. The financial department lies entirely beyond
the control of the 0 dlege Council; but, .so far as now appears, the entire income derivable
from the endowment, and from si udents' fees, is little more than sufficient for the present
expenditure for University and College purposes. In view of the manifest need for
farther extension, it has been suggested that the fees now exacted from students in at-
fcerdanee on the College be increased, so as to furnish some ade [uate addition to the avail-
able income. Apart f om this possible source of revenue, and from Provincial funds at
the disposal of the Legislature, the College Council venture to hone that when it is
fully known that the funds of the College are no longer adequate for its extension, the
acknowledged success which has thus far marked its progresswill be recognized as a claim
on public liberality. Generous benefactors have already contributed to the resources of
other Canadian Colleges ; and the Council confidently hope that the claims of the Provin-
cial College only require to be fully made known to meet with a like fostering care. The
establishment of new Chairs, to be, as in other Colleges, associated in all time coming with
the names of their generous founders, will constitute the most effective aid and stimulus
to the f itere prog--ss or University College.
The arrangements now existing between the College and the School of Practical
Science continue to afford the students of both institutions increased facilities for instruc-
tion in the departments of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences. Since the last Annual
Report some valuable additions have been made to the philosophical apparatus; and in
this department the appliances for practical instruction in Dynamics, Light, Heat, Sound,
and in all branches of Physics except Electricity, are now extensive, and creditable to the
College as a Provincial Institution.
Examinations were held in Michaelmas and Easter Terms of the past academic year
and honours and prizes awarded to the successful competitors in the various departments
The Honour Lists for the year, along with a synopsis of lectures and oth r details relative
to the work of the College, will be found in the College Calendar for the present year, of
which a copy is herewith sent.
Division 3.
Upper Canada Colle ;e and Royal Grammar School.
1. Proceedings dv/ring the year 1881.
Since my Special Report to your Honour, dated 31st January, 1881, and laid before
igislativp Assembly at its last Se sion {Sessional Papers No. SI), in which I sub-
rj Eor consideration certain proposals for promoting the efficiency of the College and
in kiiiL' its benefits more Provincial, I was able to further investigate important questions
ial to such objects, .and thereupon prepared a memorandum and submitted the
with my Report, dated 31st May, 1881, to your Honour, and recommended these
t . I.e. considered and dealt with by the Senate of the University. Such Report and
■andum are now set forth as follows:
In the Special Report of the undersigned to your Honour on this subject, dated 31st
January, 1881, and laid before the Legislative Assembly at its last Session, the under-
signed submitted for consideration certain proposals for promoting the efficiency of the
. and making its benefits more Provincial.
Under ordinary circumstances it would have been desirable that, in matters affecting
the well-being of the College, the statutory jurisdiction of the Senate of the University
-should have been left to take the initiative, but when the very existence of the College is
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threatened, the paramount responsibility of the Government is necessarily involved, and
it would fail in discharging its duty if it did not carefully weigh and consider the grounds
upon which the further existence of the College as a Provincial institution should be
maintained, when its usefulness has been questioned in the Legislative Assembly and
generally discussed.
The Government is also bound to ascertain whether there are grounds for thu
alleged inefficiency of the College, and what measures should be adopted to remedy this
condition, and also to consider such further means as may tend to improve and extend
its benefits. The Senate of the University possesses statutory jurisdiction over most of
the subjects which should now be dealt with, and the Government, as being directly
responsible to the public, may properly invite the Senate to consider such proposals as
the Government itself .has formed, with the object of placing the Senate in possession of
the like information, now that it is called upon to exercise its statutory functions and
authority, with the view of giving effect to such conclusions as may be in the best
interests of the public in the College.
As to the important question which lies at the threshold of this inquiry — whether
the College is to be maintained as a Provincial institution, or its endowment and property
devoted to other educational objects — the undersigned, with full knowledge of all the
circumstances, considers that the interests of higher education in this Province would be
best promoted by the continued existence of the College, in such improved condition as
may be reasonablv looked for from its endowment and mode of government by the Senate
of the Provincial University, and that its usefulness as a "Grammar School" for the
whole Province is as much required now as during its past existence of fifty years. Any
diversion of its endowment to University or High School purposes would be no adequate
compensation for the loss to our Province of an institution which, in its training, has
followed the system pursued in the endowed schools of England and Scotland, and in
the modern proprietary schools, such as Marlborough and Clifton. The true process of full
educational development is one devoted to the improvement of the whole nature of the
pupil, and the bringing out of his best characteristics. Amongst the necessary elements
in such a process the value of association of numbers is always recognized, and the
influences arising from this are much augmented when the pupils are surrounded through-
out each day by the activities, pursuits and studies of their fellows, subjected to the
wholesome control and . example of the true teacher. Its endowment can secure this
valuable element in the case of the College, which is not supplied in the High Schools,
where the larger number of pupils is under the teacher's influence only during the hours
of instruction. While our High Schools are affording the benefits of secondary education
almost as freely as elementary education throughout the Province, yet it is evident that
a Provincial institution such as the College is required for the education of a large
number of our Canadian youth, which is constantly increasing, and if this institution is
removed, many of our youth will be forced to seek abroad that education which hitherto
the College has in a fair measure supplied.
The College was founded and endowed for Provincial objects, and 4,000 pupils
(nearly one-half being from the Province outside of Toronto), since the 1st July, 1S67,
have taken advantage of its educational system. While the parents of pupils c uning
from Toronto and its suburbs voluntarily tax themselves additionally for higher education
by paying the large tuition fee of fifty dollars, the accommodation for pupils in residence
from other parts of the Province has been inadequate, and the neglected condition and
disrepair of the boarding-house, its furniture and surroundings, for some years past,
would deter many parents from placing their sons there. The acco amodation in the
College itself is everything that could be desired.
Having definitely arrived at the conclusion to recommend the maintenance of the
College as an institution needed in the Provincial interests, it follows that further
boarding-house accommodation should be supplied, and the mode and means for securing
this are suggested in the Memorandum accompanying this Report
The educational objects to be served by Upper Canada College, through its public
endowment, would appear to be to afford efficient instruction in Grammar School subjects,
as higher than primary or elementary, and involving Latin and Greek classics,
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mathematics, English and other subjects, keeping in view the training of all the pupils
by such means, besides the preparation of a small average proportion for the University
and learned professions.
It is manifest that to secure satisfactory progress in instruction in such subjects,
that the process shiuld be one of gradation, proceeding step by step through the different
forms ; and as Latin is begun upon entrance into the first form, there should be a proper
foundation for this in the case of each pupil, who should be able to pass at entrance an
examination in elementary subjects sufficient to test this. So also in respect of admission
to the second and other forms up to the sixth.
The statement of the Resident Boarding-house Master shows that on the 25th of
March, 1881, there were resident 83 pupils, 65 being from the Province, 12 from Toronto,
and 6 from other places'; there being 4 in the sixth form, average age 17 years ; 8 in
the fifth form, average age 17 years ; 16 in the fourth form, average ago 16 years ; 22 in
the third form, average age 15 years ; 16 in the second form, average age 14 years ; 17 in
the first form, average age 13 years.
The whole number of pupils at the same time in the College was 227, of whom 137
were residents of Toronto and its suburbs, and 90 outside. It is essential to a proper
measure of success that the quality of the supply of pupils should be improved in the
future, and that the sources of that supply should also be extended, so as gradually to
increase the number from all parts of the Province, and thus fully establish its Prov-
incial character.
The relative standing of pupils can be better secured by arranging the subjects of
study in three divisions, namely, (1) Classical, (2) Mathematical, (3) English and Modern,
so that progress in each division might be governed by the pupil's standing therein. The
course should be flexible enough to permit of such options as would promote special study
in one or more departments.
Yearly or other periodical examinations, as tests of promotion from each form, are
equally essentia! as a proper standard of admission ; and in lieu of prizes it would be an
encouragement if free tuition should be given to the four highest in the examinations
for entrance to the first and several other forms respectively. The Examiners should be
appointed by the Committee of the Senate, who should direct half-yearly inspection as well.
The staff for the work of instruction in the College, it is recommended, should in
future be composed of the Principal and such masters as the Senate, upon their considera-
tion and revision of the work in the several departments, might consider desirable, in
order to promote increased efficiency in the subjects of Classics, Mathematics, English,
French and German, as well as instruction in Drawing and Drill.
The salaries and other compensation of the Principal and masters are recommended
to be as follows : —
Salary.
1. Principal $2,400 n \ Also one-fifth share of
2. First Classical Master 1,336 payment of $1.25 per
3. Second Classical Master 1,336 r Also residence, or | capita of pupils each
4. Mathematical " 1,336 J $300 in lieu. I Term (number being,
5. English " 1,336 ' say 240)— per annum
6. French and German Master. . . . 1,000 j $200.
7. Assistant Mathematical Master. 1,200
8. First Assistant English Master.. 1,160
9. Second " " " 750
10. Third " " " 750
1 1. Junior English Master 500
12. Instructor in Drawing, according
to time employed 200
.13. Instructor in Drill, according to
tin)'' employed 200
14. Janitor and Messenger 360, with lodge and fuel.
$1 3,864
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In case of any deficiency in any year of the income from the appropriation and other
sources to meet the annual expenditures, then the same amou it should be deducted
proportionately from the said respective salaries, but such deductions may be repaid,
accordi ig to the conditions of the Order in Council of December 21, 1865.
Th - appointment of all musters and assistant masters is, under the Revised Statute,
chapter 208, by the Lieutenant-Governor, during pleasure ; and in future it is desirable
that any engagement of a new master or assista it master should only be provisional, and
subject to one year's trial before being confirmed ; and in the case of an assistant master
that it should be determinable by three months' notice on either side.
Instead of the sum of two dollars and fifty cents, in respect of each pupil in the College
during each Term, being divided amongst the Principal and masters, under University
Statute No. 39, the same shad in future be based upon the sum of $1 25 per pupil.
Th" tuition fees of all day pupils and of pupils in the boarding-house will remain as
at present, but subject to eaidy consideration by the Senate.
Th ■ superintendence of the boarding-house should be entrusted, as at present, to the
following masters of the College, viz. : —
1. Resident Master — The present Second Classical Master.
2. Assistant .Master — The Assistant Mathematical Master.
3. Assistant Resident Masters — The Assistant English Master, and the Second and
Third Assistant English Masters.
4. A Lady Superintendent.
But the Committee of the Senate should always have power to require that other
masters should give portions of time for this work also.
The Principal should continue to be responsible for the satisfactory conduct of the
boarding-house, in its discipline and wholesome influence upon the pupils resident there,
an 1 also for the efficient and economical carrying on of its domestic affairs through' the
Steward and Matron. The Resident and Assistant Resident Masters, ns well as the
Steward, Matron and the servants, should be under the direct an 1 pers m d control of the
Principal.
For these duties the following annual sums and allowances are recommended to be
paid, i auiely :
1. The Principal — Two dollars per pupil per annum in residence, subject to the
conditions of University Statute No. 79, and in lieu of that, auth irizsd by such statute,
and by the Order in Council of 13th October, 1873.
2. The Resident Master, the like at live dollars per pupil per annum.
3. The Assistant Master, two hundred dollars.
4. Each of the Assistant Reside it. .Masters, two hundred dollars.
5. The Lady Sup two hu idre five 1 illars; and th- following
will also be entitled to rooms, fuel, light and board, viz., the Resident Musters, each of
istant Resident Masters, and the Lady Superintendent.
All boardi g-hou dm dd be paid to the Bursar, and kept by him in a separate
accouut, aid he sh mid units for th" main I ' viug of
the b house, as certified to him by the Principal and Resident Master, as well as
the allowances for superiiv if M itron and Steward, and wages of
servants. Any excess of receipts over such expenditures should be applied by the
Committee of the Senate towar y repairs, improvements or additio is to the
irniture ; and the residue, at tie-, en 1 of the year, should be payable
to the credit of the General Income Fund of Upper Canada College.
81st L
The .' 11 iwing M smorandum ac his Report :
The Report proposes that the following important questions should now be dealt
with, after the Senate has had full opportunity fur considering the same, with the view of
securing tie- objects recommended in such Report, viz.: —
(1 i Boarding-house accommodation.
(2) Educational measures.
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(3) Staff of Masters, duties, salaries and emoluments.
(4) Management of hoarding- house.
(5) Also the question of retirement of masters.
While the Report shows the objects to be accomplished are increased educational
efli :ien :y an 1 ext ■ i 1 ■ 1 Provincial benefits, some additional information may also be given,
in order to the better understanding of each question, viz. : —
(1) As to Boarding-house Accommodation.
Th^ present boarding-house can afford satisfactory accommodation for seventy five
pupils, when certain necessary repairs and alterations have been effected, and the most
easterly of the m tsters' residences is now arranged and fit for the reception of boarders to
the number of thirty, as well as a resident master. The next residence to the west could
be ma le available at smxll expense, when further boarding-house accommodation becomes
necessary. Accommodation is now ready for 105 boarders, and it can be made fully
satisfactory.
The estimate of the Architect of the Public Works Department, for repairs and
alterations in the boarding-house, absolutely necessary now, shows a probable cost of
$2,564, an 1 for repairs now desirable $330, or a total of $2,891, against which there is
now at the credit of the boarding-house (as surplus) $2,900.
(2) As to Educational Measures.
Th" necessity of an entrance examination as a test of adequate knowledge as the
foundation for beginning subjec >1 in i bion cannot now be gainsayed, and
it is especially a ipli lab] be College, as endowed for " Grammar," and not elementary
purposes. The as" shows that hitherto pupils entering the first form are
expecte 1 to know only the first four rules of arithmetic, and reading, spelling, and
or subjects in the third class of the public schools. Any standard which the
Cotnmi i ■ o :i iul 1 think proper for this object should be tested by regular
entrance ex mi i. ■ bj ixaminers appointed by lueh Committee, and the- College could
then retain il i First F irm, and begin " •■ rra n a ir S :h i >] " instruction with such as passed
this examination. The effect of such entrance examination would be to increase the
quality of its pupils, and also their quantity.
(3) .(.- to the Staff of Afaslers, their Duties, Salaries and Emoluments.
The Report shows what is recommended in this re: peel By section 3 of the Revised
end their salaries and emoluments are, as directed from time
statutes of the S iroved by the Lieutenant-Governor, while the
h is by the Lieutenant-Governor, and during his pleasure. Much
h ■ i resulted from tiie misconception that the
The salaries proposed for the Principal and Regular Masters are the
same in amount as were establi iul l"' statute No. 27 of the Senate (February 26, 1857),
and "which continued in ''■ lite No. 60 was passed (October 5, 1860 iby
the reduc ■ ; me-sixth was made from each, but by statute No. 79 (April 26, 1866),
could be made up in each year when there, were suffi :ient funds to the credit of the Income
Fund, after paying the other specified prior charges thereon. Residence (or an allowance
in lieu) is also continued, according to Statute No. 27, which also provided that the Prin-
cipal and .Masters should each receive an equal share of one-half of the whole tuition
fees during each term, which was afterwards, by statu!" No. 30 (December 16, 1858),
fixed at $2.50 per pupil in each term, instead, and is still in force. The actual results
were, - il the Principal received for salary $2,000, and from fees $157.21
= $2,157.21 : and each of the Masters, for salary, $1,113.33, and from fees $137.-2]
= $1,270.54. In 1SG5. the amount of fees to the Principal and each Master was$226 7 1.
and an increase pro tanto in the total. In 1867 the Principal received for salary $2,400,
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and each Master $1,336, being the full statutory amount, and which they have since
continued to receive in full. The share of fees in 1S67 was §195.87. It increased to
§250 and more in 1869, to nearly $300 in 1870, to §338 in 1S73, to §362 in 1874, and
to §394 in 1875. It became §376 in 1S76, nearly the same in 1877, and in 1878 and 1S79
§357, and in 1880 §341. While in 1857, in the depressed condition of the College, the one-
half share of the tuition fees was oSered as encouragement to the efforts of the masters, the
great increase in the number of pupils could not have been anticipated, and the conse-
quent iarge additions to their salaries. While some pecuniary interest in results might
serve as a useful incentive to duty, the amount should only represent a moderate addi-
tion to the regular salary, when reasonably adequate, and hence the undersigned recom-
mends that this should in future be represented by one-half of the former allowance,
(4) As to the Management of the Boarding-House.
The Report specifies sufficiently the particulars, but as the proposed allowances to
the Principal and Resident Master are considerably reduced, the grounds will be stated.
By the sixth section of statute No. 27, the Bursar was directed to pay the Principal, at
the end of each term, the sum of fifteen shillings (§3) for each pupil resident in the board-
ing-house, and by statute No. 2S (February 26, 1857), the general superintendence and
maintenance of discipline within the boarding-house was made the especial duty of the
Principal, subject to the control of the Committee of the Senate on the Co. lege, and
with such assistance from the masters as might be required by him, while the superin-
tendence of the economic details of the boarding-house was entrusted, subject to the
general control of the Principal, to an officer, who might be one of the masters, whose
duties should, from time to time, be defined by the Committee, and his allowance settled
by the Senate. He was to keep proper accounts and vouchers of all expenses, and his
books were to be open to the Principal and Committee, and at the end of each term his
accounts were to be submitted to the Committee and audited by them. By statute No.
57 (March 16, 1860), the share of the Principal for boarding-house pupils was made con-
tingent on there being a surplus after paying all expenses of maintenance and superin-
tendence ; and in the case of the Superintendent, his allowance, by resolution of the
Senate, was only to be pavable to the extent of any surplus after paying all other expenses.
By statute No. 60 (October 15, 1860), such share of the Principal's was repealed, and so
continued till statute No. 75 was passed (June 25, 1865) which provided that at the end
of each boarding-house year the Bursar should pay the Principal out of the clear surplus
income of the boarding-house, on the order of the Committee of the Senate, a sum not
exceeding fifteen shillings ($3) per term for every pupil resident therein during such
term. By statute No. 79 (April 26, 1S66), statute No. 75 was repealed, and specific pro-
visions made as to the order of payments from the Boarding-house Fund, and their pre-
cedence, viz. : — First — Expenses of maintenance and repairs and improvements in the
building. Second — The allowance to the Superintendent, by resolution of the Senate, of
$3 per term for each pupil resident. Third — Any sum which the Committee of Senate
might think advisable to reserve to meet repairs and improvements in the boarding-house,
which, in their judgment, would be required. Fourth — The payment to the College
Income Fund of the difference between the fees per term charged each pupil resident in
the boarding-house for tuition and the amount charged pupils not so resident ; and, Lastly,
the payment to the Principal of §3 per term for each pupil resident in the boarding-
house.
The results from the foregoing statutes were as follows : — (1) The Principal received
nothing till in 1866, when for six months the amount was §456 ; for 1867, §336 ; for 1869,
$161 ; for 1870, §149 ; for 1872, §265 ; for 1873, §1,095.
(2) The Superintendent, who was also Second Classical Master, received in 1865,
$532 ; for six months in 1866, §647 ; in 1867, §611 ; in 1868, §630 ; in 1869, §617 ; in
1870, §808 ; in 1871, §500; in 1872, §974 ; and in 1873, §895.
In the year 1873 (October 13), the Senate passed statute No. 98, amending statute
No. 79, and thereby proposed that in lieu of the payment of §3 per term to the Principal
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for each pupil resident in the boarding-house, under statute No. 79, the Bursar should
pay the Principal, out of the College Income Fund, a sum equal to 10 per cent, of the
total amount annually received from all tuition fees in the College, so far as there should
be a surplus of the general income. This was approved by Order in Council on the 13 th
of December, 1873, and since that year the Bursar has paid the Principal, out of the
College Income Fund, this percentage in lieu of the former allowance of $3 per boarding-
house resident pupil per term. These payments to the Principal were, in 1874, $797 :
in 1875, $1,081 ; in 1876, $1,098 ; in 1877, $1,060 ; in 1878, $1,092 ; in 1879, $1,033 ;
and in 1880, $99"). The Superintendent, during these same years, received, as the allow-
ance authorized by statute No. 79, the following:— $1,152, $995, $1,299, $700, $1,055,
$1,161, and $1,116. In the actual work of supervision there are also now employed the
Assistant English Master and the two Assistant Resident Musters, at the yearly allow-
ance each of $200, the two Resident Assistants also receiving board and lodging free of
charge.
If the cost of superintendence of the boarding-house is taken from the Bursar's figures
for the year 1879, it would represent the following payments, to the
(1) Principal $1,033 00
(2) Resident Master, or Superintendent of Boarding-house ... . 1,164 00
(b) Assistants and Lady Superintendent 855 00
,052 00
or more than $3,000 in money, and in the board and lodging of the Resident and Assists
ant Masters, and of the Lady Superintendent, at least $2,000, or more than $5,000 for
this particular duty. The Bursar's accounts for 1879 and 1880 show that the salaries
and emoluments of the Principal and Resident Master or Boarding-house Superintendent,
respectively, amounted to
Salary.
The Princiii.il, in 1879
" 1880
The Resident Master, in 1879
' 1880
$2,400
2,400
1,336
1,336
Share of
Tuition Fees.
Ten per cent,
on total Fees.
§357
341
357
341
$1,033
995
1,164
1.116
$3,790
3,736
2,857
2,793
The Principal's residence would represent an annual rental of $600, and is free of
taxes. The Resident Master also receives free rooms, board, light, fuel and washing,
equal to $1,000 per annum. The Principal and masters have also been repaid, by resolu-
tions of the Senate, passed in the years 1875, 1876, 1877, and 1878, respectively, all
deductions in their salaries which were made by statute No. 60, and under statute No.
79, and amounting to, the Principal, $2,500 ; the Resident Master, $1,100, and the other
masters $1,400 each.
The proposed reduction in the share of College fees will amount to more than $1,100,
and in the expense of boarding-house superintendence to $1,700. The circumstances of
the College require that these funds should be available for meeting any gratuities to
retiring masters, and to enable the Committee of the Senate to consider the best mode of
lessening the expenses of board and tuition in the interest of pupils from the Province
generally.
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Sessional Papers (Xo. 5).
A. 1882
The annual salaries ami allowances in money, as now recommended by th" m ' re-
signed, of the Principal, Resident, Boarding and Regular Masters would stand as
follows : —
Salary.
Share of
Tuition Fee
Principal
.Resident Boarding-house Master
Each Regular Master
$2,400 | $200 (about)
1,336 200 "
1,336 200 "
For B >arding-
house
Superintendence.
S200 (about)
.300 "
$2,800
2,036
1,536
Besides these sums, the Principal is furnished with a residence of the yearly value of
$600 at least; the Resident Master with free rooms, board, light, fuel, washing
equal to §1 000 a year : and the Regular Masters with residences of the yearly value of
$300, or an allowance of that amount.
When compared with the salaries of the Professors, Dean of Residence, Tutors and
Lecturers in University College, and their respective qualifications and duties, th<
Upper Canada College, with the proposed reductions, will still be receiving relatively
higher remuneration.
It has been usual in the past, when the interests of the College at any time required a
change in the case of any Principal or Master, to arrange for the payment of a gr
or small annual allowance. The Bursar's statement shows that gratuities of one year's
salary were paid in seven cases, and of two years in that of a Principal, while another
agreed to retire on an annual pension of $1,0 10 id th i lire E iglish Master is now
receiving $800 per annum. In the cises of two mist srs, now deceased, pension- of 8:>00
It is recommended that the present English Master should be req
to retire on the first day of July next, when he should receive a gratuity equal to two
years' salary.
It s further recommended that the requested to consider what (if
changes in the teaching staff are necessary for securing efficiency in the College, and to
report upon the same for the information of his Honour the Lieutenant-G >vemor.
Ust, 1881.
Before such Report and Memorandum of th ■ 31st May were approved of, I had
p Leport for consideration by the Executive Council, which
and mi: and also a Memorandum I iy such
Report, for the better understanding of th
May. an 1 copies of Draft Report so m irked " Private ah i \1" were
to the Principal, and the First Class
Boai ig-house Superinten I the Mathein itical Masters, with the view of elicit-
ing an> or suggestions befori tken ■■. i
ment. Hie Principal had written me, on the 6th of May, as follows : — " As I shall
■ visit Europe this summer, and have little or no J > of the
changes contemplated in Upper i . \ 1 should like much to cl larly
are. This session is rapidly drawing to a cl ise, and I shall
shortly ' i the examinations and other work incidental to winding up the
scholastic year. You will therefore coufer a favour on me by acquainting me, at your
convenience, with any change you deem necessary, that I may direct m.
ingly. I do not wish in the least to annoy you, but time seems to slip by so fast." I )o
I Principal wrote me officially as f Jlows : — " I beg to ackn i\s le Ige the
i evening of your printed report to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, but
which you state has riot yet I n formally put in the position of an Order in Council.
May I to di lay further action in the matter in th • meantim i, as 1 propose to
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address you fully on this subject. The engrossing nature of my duties he->-e will prevent
me doing so before Saturday, but it' possible 1 shall send you a communication before
that day.'' On the 2"3rd May I received this further official letter: — " As I understood
it was no 1 mger your intention to put in tlif> position of a formal Order in Council your
Report of May 12, on Upper Canada College, to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council,
but that \ou desire to leave the University to deal with most, if not with all, the changes
therein proposed, it- becomes unnecessary for me to trouble you with my views on the
matter, and accordingly I shall not send you the suggestions 1 promised in my note to
you of the 18th instant. Should I, however, hive been misinformed regarding your
intentions, T shall, on hearing from you to that effect, lose no time in submitting my
views to you.''
I had previously discussed with the Principal and the Superintendent of the board-
ing-house certain educational changes and improved boarding-house accommodation. On
the "2nd May the Superintendent wrote me stating that he did not wish any personal
considerations of Ids own should be of any weight in my plans for the future of the
College or the boarding-house, anil that he was prepared to act as I might think best in
the interests of the institution in every respect, without mention of his claims for long
service, and thai he had also communicated this to the Principal. The First Classical
M ii r ga full written explanations as I > any i tinst him from results at
University matriculations, an 1 the M ithematical Master also explained difficulties which
b.e all ged made him nominally resp msible for n mlts without having any control over
conditions necessary for success. The question of the retirement of these masters was
therefore deferred. The English Master admitted that from his advanced age it was to
be expi ' that he should retire on the reorganization of the College staff! The Prin-
cipal was not made aware of the Memorandum accompanying the Draft Report of the
12th May. Originally prepared for the information of the Executive Council, this
Mi :n iran lum presents facts which an- essential to a correct knowledge of the grounds
upon which the several recommendations in my Report of the 31st May were based. It
is therefore set out verbatim, as follows: —
With reference to this Report, it is necessary to have regard to such powers as are
■ of the University, by the Act Revised Statutes, chap. 208, respecting
th" i.i'ili j and business of the College, and the provisions of such statutes of the i ah i
ider the authority of this Act, which, having been approved by the Lieu-
tenant-Governor in Council, are now in force. This Act directs that there shall he in
tic ' loll " a Principal and such masters, officers, and servants as may from time to time
be directed by any such statute of the Senate, and the salary and emoluments attached
to each such office shall be from time to time fixed by such statute. Such Pri
in rs, and servants are directed to be appointed by the Lieutenant-Go erhor
in Cou Id office during his pleasure; but until otherwise ordered by the
: Council, th lien Principal, masters, officers, and servants remain
in i ordered by the salary and emoluments
i were then d iched 1 1 e is also aul h irized to make
■ i government, condu dation of the College, of the Principal,
n ■ ants thereof, for regulating the fees paid by-pup
i 'i. and to make statutes generally for the management of the business
and t to give full effect to the Act.
All .in the Crown for the purposes thereof, and
d administered under the orders of the Lieutenant-Governor in ' un
overnor may either direct the particular purposes for which the
G Fund rly is to be !, or may place the whole or any part
of it i isal th Senate of the (Jniversity to be applied under its statutes.
lii" 11 Fund i I " received for tuition, and the
> its of all property, and the interest and other income arising from
in i iding or invested, and all incomings.
A statutes of the University of Toronto, 1871, contain the following
s1 specting the College, which still remain in force in <
respects, \ ./.. : —
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No. 26, February 27, 1S57, appointing the Committee for the supervision of Upper
Canada College.
No. 27, February 26, 1857, for regulating the tuition and board fees and annual
salaries of the Principal and Masters, that of the Principal being £600 ($2,400), and of
the Classical and Mathematical Masters at £334 ($1,336), and of the French an 1 First
English Master £200 ($800), all receiving, in addition to his share of fees, a residence ;
the Second English and Commercial Master £200 (§S00), with share of fees, but without
residence. The Bursar was directed to divide one-half of the whole amount of tuition
fees received during each term equally amongst the Principal and these masters ; also to
pay the Principal the sum of 15*. (§3) for each pupil resident during the term in the
College boarding-house.
No. 28, February 26, 1857, the duties of the Principal and masters were defined, and
the general superintendence and maintenance of discipline within the College boarding-
house was made the especial duty of the Principal, subject to the control of the Commit-
tee, and with such assistance from the masters as might be required by the Principal.
The economic details were entrusted, subject to the general control of the Principal, to
an officer, who might be one of the masters, whose duties from time to time should be
defined by th3 Committee, and should receive such an allowance as the Senate might
determine upon. The Bursar was to pay the expenses of the College boarding-house
out of the Income Fund upon the order of the Principal, and the Superintendent of the
College boarding-house was to keep proper accounts and submit them at the end of each
term for the Committee to audit.
No. 39, December 16, 1858, establishes the tuition fee at the rate of $8 per term;
but the pupils in the boarding-house $5 per term. While instead of one-half of all the
tuition fees being divisible amongst the masters, according to statute No. 27, the sum of
$2.50 for each pupil is in future to be so divided.
No. 57, March 16, 1860, recites that the boarding-house should be self-sustaining,
and not a charge upon the General Fund ; it was therefore provided that the share of
boarding-house fees, under statute No. 27 payable to the Principal, should only be so
paid to him to the extent of any surplus which there might be after paying all the
expenses of maintenance and superintendence ; also, that if the boarding-house should
not produce enough in any year to cover the expense of maintenance and superintendence,
then such of the fees which, by any resolution of the Senate, was payable to the Super-
intendent, should only be paid to him to the extent of any surplus after paying all other
expenses. The year for this purpose should be from June 30 to June 30.
No. 60, October 5, 1860, provides that tuition fees of pupils not boarders shall be
$10 per term; those for boarders remaining at $5 per term. It repeals so much of
statute No. 27 under which the sum of 15*. ($3) was payable to the Principal for each
pupil resident during each term in the boarding house. It also reduces, absolutely by
one-sixth, the salaries of the Principal and of all the regular masters, power being granted
to the Senate by resolution to grant a gratuity to masters whose salaries are so reduced,
if in any year the income of the College would permit, such gratuities being proportion-
able to the reductions.
No. 75, June 25, 1865, the Bursar is directed to pay to the Principal, out of the
surplus income of boarding-house, on the order of the Upper Canada College Committee,
a sum not exceeding 15s. ($3) per term for every pupil residing during such term in the
boarding-house. The surplus income out of which such payments were to be made is
declared to be the net income of the year after all expenses properly chargeable to such
year have been ascertained and defrayed.
No. 79, April 26, 1866, repeals statute No. 75, and directs the Bursar to keep a
separate account of the receipts and expenditure of the boarding-house in each year,
which account was to have at its credit the boarding-house dues and other receipts appli-
cable, and to be charged with the payments in the following order : — (1) Ordinary ex-
penses of maintenance, including also repairs and improvements in the building ; (2)
allowance to the Superintendent, by resolution of the Senate, of $3 per term for each
pupil resident in the boarding-house ; (3) any sum which the Committee of the College
might think it advisable to reserve to meet repairs or improvements in the boarding-house
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which in their opinion would be required ; (4) any payment to the College Income appro-
priation of $5 per term for each pupil resident in the boarding-house, so as to make up
to that fund the difference in fees payable by all other College pupils ; and if at any time
no balance of salary was due to any Master from the suspense account ordered to be kept
by an Order in Council of December 21, 1865, and there should be sufficient at the credit
of the Income Fund to pay the masters their full salaries for the year at the rate estab-
lished before the reduction in 1860, then no such payment need be made for that year
from the boarding-house, or only so much as shall enable the Income Fund to pay the
above charges. (5) Lastly, the payment to the Principal of $3 per term for each pupil
resident in the boarding-house.
The several payments numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5 were only to be paid or reserved to
the extent that there might be a balance in the year's accounts available to meet them,
and no part of any such charge remaining unpaid should be considered as a debt charge-
able against the income of the following year.
The statute also provides that the Upper Canada College income appropriation should
have at its credit the appropriation from the Income Fund, all miscellaneous receipts,
tuition fees, and the proportion of fees payable from the boarding-house, and that it
should be subject to the following charges in this order of precedence: — (1) All salaries
of masters at the reduced amount by Statute No. 60, October 5, 1860, and the ordinary
expenses of maintenance and repairs, as provided by the Order in Council of December
21, 1865 ; (2) the repayment of any deductions from such amount of salaries as was
required to be made by the Order in Council of December 21, 1865, in case that the
ordinary expenditure in any year should not exceed the available income ; but such
deductions should not be absolute, and should be carried to the credit of the several
masters in the suspense account, and should be repayable pro rata out of any surplus of
available income in succeeding years, but any deductions remaining unpaid for five years
should not be taken into account ; (3) such sums as the Committee on Upper Caiiada
College might think it advisable to reserve to meet repairs and improvements; (4) an
apportionment amongst the masters to make up their salaries to an amount equal to what
they were before the reduction by statute No. 60, and it was provided that the charges
numbered 2, 3, and 4 should only be paid or reserved to the extent that there was a
balance in the year's account available to meet them, and no part of such charge remain-
ing unpaid should be considered a debt chargeable against the income of the following
year, and any balance after these charges had been paid in full should be carried to the
credit of the next following year.
On October 13, 1873, the Senate submitted, for the approval of the Lieutenant-
Governor, statute No. 98, amending statute No. 79. This proposed to enact that in
lieu of the annual payment to the Principal of $3 per term for each pupil resident in
the boarding-house, as provided by statute 79, the Bursar should pay to the Principal,
out of the Upper Canada College Income Fund, a sum equal to 10 percent, of the tuition
fees annually received, provided that there should l>e a surplus of general income beyond
the then income appropriation of $14,000, sufficient to meet such payment, and if not,
then only so far as such Income Fund should extend, and that any deduction made in any
year shall not be absolute, but repayable out of any surplus of available income in suc-
ceeding years within five.
The statement therewith showed the annual average of tuition fees from 1 867 to
1873 to have been $6,874 per annum, 10 per cent, upon which would equal $687.
Another statement showed the boarding-house surplus, during the same period, to have
been $5,066, of which the Principal had received $2,007.30, or about $300 per annum.
Also that the overdraft on Income Fund account had been reduced during the period
from $1 9,465 to $7,126. An Order in Council was passed in reference to this Statute on
the 13th December, 1873, and the Bursar was thereby authorized to pay to the Principal
out of the Upper Canada College Income Fund a sum equal to 10 per cent, of the tuition
fees annually received, provided there was a surplus of the annual General Income Fund
sufficient to meet such payment, and if not, then only so far as such annual surplus
should extend, and in other respects corresponding to statute; No. 98.
Schedule D, attached to the Special Report of the undersigned, dated 31st January,
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1881, shows the masters in the College, their duties, salaries, and dates of appointment,
and at page 24 those engaged in the superintendence of the hoarding-house. In addition,
the Resident Master, Mr. Martland, receives his hoard at a separ h fuel,
light, and washing, and the two Resident Assistant Masters each hoard at the common
tahle, with find, light, and washing
S atemfents furnished by the Bursar show the operation and ellect of the foregoing
upon the salary of the Principal and of the Resident Master of the boarding?
house, >' I Classical Master, beginning from the year 1861 to 1880 inclu-
-ii i, the Principal having been appointed in I860, and Mr. Martian. 1 in 1862. From
1861 to 1865 the Principal received the salary, $2,000, with about .$200 per annum
gratuity from the surplus yearly income.
After statute No. 79 came into effect, the Bursar's statement shows the receipts of
the Principal for salary, share of tuition fees, share of board dues, and after the Order
incil of 1S73, Hi per cent, of tuition fees ; the total amount paid him in each year
from 30th .June, 1867, to 30th June, 1880 ; also in the years 1875-6-7 and 1878 r pay-
ments, authorized by resolution of the Senate for deductions in former years. Tin- salary
of toe Secon 1 Classical and Resident Boarding-h mse Master, during the several years for
the period beginning with June 30. 1864, to June 30, 1880, are also sho>vn.
In the eases of the other master.-, from 1867 to 1880 inclusive, they received their
aries as established before the reductions by statute No. 60, as well as their equal
of tuition fees, as well as payments, by resolution of the Sen at i r deduc-
tions. It will be seen that while the proportion of College fees received by the Principal
in the veur 1867 was $183, and in respect of boarding house pupils $ I . .32, in
I v 7 7 it was $375 mi ege fees, and .51,060 in respect of boarding house, or 10
p ■ ce it. of tuition I 15 (an increase over 1 867 of $915.68) : while in 1879 the
amounts were $357 plus $1,0:13 =$1,390 ; and in 1880, $341 plus $995 = 81,336. And
so with the Boarding house Master in 1867 — share of College fees. $195 ; boarding-house
pupils, $611 $806. In 1877, $375 and $700 = $1,075. In 1879, $357 plus $1,164 =
£1,521 ; and in 1880, $341 plus $1,116 =$1,457, an increase over 1867 of
The policy of statute No. 27, passed February 26, 1857, when the Principal and
I rs, for the first time, became entitled to a share of fees in addition to salaries and
residences, was for the purpose of encouraging their personal interest in the College at a
time when there were annual deficits, and which led to the on a in the
salaries in I860, and also in the stall" of masters ; but after statute No. 79, April 26,
L866, the finances steadily improved, as the number of pupils increas d, tli to number
in 1878 hemg 293 ; in 1879, 298 ; and in 1880, 282 ; but on the 21st M irch, 1S81, 227.
The foil iwing gratuities have been paid Principal or masters on I i euient,
namely: Rev. George Maynard, one year's salary, .$1,336; Mons. E. L. Si. Remy, one
year's salary, $800 ; Mr. C. M. Evans, one yen's salary, $1,336 : Mr. J. I) id i. i le year's
salary, $800; Rev. Prin. W. Stennfitt, two years' salary, $1,800; Rev. Dr. Scadding,
.$2,400; Dr. Connon, $1,400; Rev. E. Schulter, $1,250. The following annual pensions
w re the result of special arrangement : F. W. Barron, $1,000 ; J. P. De la Haye, $600 ;
Rev. Mr. Maynard, $300 ; Dr.- Barrett, $800.
By section 13 of Revised Statutes, chap. 209, respecting University College, the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council is authorized to appropriate from the General Income
Fund such sum as may be necessary for providing retiring allowances or gral uities to aged
and infirm professors and other officers up >u retirement, but this does not apply expressly
i isters in the College. By the Public Service Act of Ontario, 41 Vic, chap 2, it is
pi ivided that when the services of any officer in the departmental staff are dispensed
« n h, such gratuities may be allowed him as directed by Order ill Council, hut not exceed-
ing one month's pay for each year of service. The undersigned, in his Draft Report of the
1 2th May, h is submitted the several rec mimend ttions therein contained, aft-r having fully
red the foregoing, and the special circumstances which surround Upper Canada
College, and which have given occasion to discussions in the public press as well as i the
two last sessions of the Ontario Legislature, and in which the very existence of the
has been questioned, upon the ground of its decreasing usefulness, and as affording us
jes chiefly to residents ol L'oront >, and at an unduly largo cost for secondary
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education, as compared with the Collegiate Institutes and High Schools supplying similar
instruction at much less expense to the public and to the parents of pupils. The respon-
sibility with which the Government is now therefore cha-ged, is to see that the requisite
measures are a 1 > ited for improving th i e B :i m sy of the College, educationally and other-
wise, and to gradually increase the number of pupils from all parts of the Province, and
thereby secure its Provincial chara iter. With the view of discharging this responsibility,
so far as the present circumstances will permit, the undersigned, after having become
possessed of full information upon all the subjects involved, has embodied them in his Draft
Report, which he ivsp.-ctfully sub nits for the approval of His Honour the Lieutenant-
Governor in Council, and for such action by the Senate of the University of Toronto,
under the statutory powers conferred upon it, as hereinafter mentioned, as may be neces-
sary for giving full effect to the s veral recommendatious by Order in Council and statute
of the Senate of the Universil \ , . ly, having reg ird to the following subjects : —
(1) As to boarding-house iccommoda i, that a statute of the Senate be now p issed for
authorizing the necessary repairs and alterations in the present boarding-house, amounting,
according to the report of the Arcliitecl of the Public Works Department, to the sum of
$2,894, and applying the funds now at the credit of the boarding-house account, under
statute No. 79, for the purpose ; and also to set apart the most easterly of the masters'
residences, now ready, for the reception of boarders. (2) As to educational measures, to
frame regulations for entrance examinations, as well as to regulate the subjects and
stand ir Is in all the forms of th s Coll sg \ so as to t ike effect after the 1st January next,
and by arrang ng the course an 1 s ibj - 3 of study as will best effect the training of all
pupils in Grammar School subjects, namely, Latin and Greek, ('lassies, Mathematics,
English and other subjects, for th sir d fferent careers in life, as well as for tha University
and learned professions ; also the n sces^ary si iff for the work of instruction, consisting of
Principal and masters, at the salaries mentioned in paragraph 3 of the Report of the
uud irsigned, to begin after the 1st July next. (3) For the management of the boarding-
house by the m sans and according to the mode, and for the emoluments specified in my
said Report.
That an Order in Council should authorize the payment of the gratuities recommended
to \Ir. W sd 1, Mr. Brown, an 1 Mr. Cho aps in, payable to them outof the General income
Pun 1 on their retirement on the 1st July n txt, and such payments to be repaid out of the
auuu il surpl is revenue, with interest at 5 per cent.
The proposals recommended and the facts stated in my Draft Report of the 12th
May and its accompanying Memorandum, and the Report and Memorandum of the 31st
May, are substantially the same except as to the retirement of the First Classical and
Mathematical Misters, and dealt with the same subjects, namely : —
(1) Boarding-house Accommodation.
(2) Educational Measures.
(3) Staff of Masters — Duties, Salaries and Emoluments.
(4) Management of the Hoarding-house.
(5) Retirement of Masters.
The grounds r,n which my recommendations under each head are supported are fully
stated in both Reports and Memoranda, and from them it can be readily seen that my
proposals were not only warranted but dem in led by the then circumstances of the College,
as these further facts abundantly show : —
(1) As to Boarding '* ruse Accommodation.
Iu the Session of 18S0 the Legislative Assembly was asked to ratify the Order in
Coun ;il whic 1 ipproved of the Report of the Senate Co n nittee, that the sum of $30,000
should b- authorized t) be expended out of the College funis for improvements which the
C >m uitt :e • i.isi I sred were urgently require 1, and that it was of the highest importance
that effect sh mid at once be given to their rec >ram ■nlition.
The objections of several members of th# Legislative Assembly were sufficient to post-
pone this m )tion, and also to obtain from me the assurance that during the recess th it this
ttnd all other questions affecting the well-being of the College would be enquired into and
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ropoi-ted to the House at its next session. I thereupon obtained from the Principal the
plans of the proposed boarding-house improvements, prepared by Mr. Storm, Architect
of the Committee, and also the plans by Mr. Strickland, of the boarding-house as it was.
On my personal inspection of its condition it was evident that nothing so ambitious or
expensive, as proposed by the Committee, was either necessary or desirable. With the
Assistant-Architect of the Public Works Department, I found that the boarding-house
could be made in every way suitable at the moderate expense of §2,89 i, for which there
was a surplus at the credit of the boarding-house fund, thus requiring no expenditure on
capital account, nor sinking so large a sum as §30,000 in unnecessary erections. I had
nothing to do, either officially or otherwise, with the actual execution of these works, but
on their completion in time for the opening of the College after the long vacation, I saw
that the results were entirely satisfactory.
(2) Educational Measures.
Ever since the inquiry before the Committee of the Legislative Assembly in 1869,
no one doubted the desirableness of the change recommended by me of a satisfactory
educational test for pupils entering the College. It was therefore one of the measures
proposed in my Report before the Legislative Assembly, that pupils should only be
admitted on an examination in elementary English subjects, equal at least to the High
School entrance. Such standard was, however, open to some doubt as applicable to the
College, and having subsequently ascertained the average ages and attainments of boys
enterin" the lower forms, my final conclusion was that the first form should be retained,
and that the entrance examination need only be such as would warrant a pupil's admission
thereto. In my Report of the 31st May, I showed that the effect of such entrance
examination would be to increase the qualiLy of the pupils, as also their quantity, and the
tendencies theretofore, were to promote quantity rather than quality. I also recom-
mended that the subjects of study should be arranged in the three divisions of Classical,
Mathematical and English, with Modern Languages, and the progress of the pupils in the
school regulated accordingly ; also yearly promotion examinations, and that the Examiners
should be appointed by the Committee of the Senate, who should direct half-yoarly
inspections to be made as well. While in my Report before the Legislature I had recom-
mended inspection by the Education Department,- the best conclusion I was able to form
in that of the 31st May was, that there were advantages in the existing government of
the College by the Senate of the University, more especially in view of that further
sphere of Provincial usefulness which Dr. Ryerson, in his evidence before the Legislative
Committee, in 1869, regretted it hid nut assumed, as the Model Grammar School of the
Province, under the control of the University Senate.
(3) As to the Staff of Masters : their Duties, Salaries and Emoluments.
My Report expressly invites the Senate to consider and revise the work in the several
departments as it might think desirable, in order to promote increased efficiency in the
subjects of Classics, Mathematics, English, French and German, as well as instruction in
Drawing and Drill. I found the course of study in force unequally arranged in several
particulars, and especially deficient in Physical Science and in Drawing and Drill. The
duties of the Principals and masters were also disproportionate, and required re-adjustment.
The appointment of the masters is, under the Provincial Statute, by the Lieutenant-
Governor during pleasure, and they are therefore removable at any time, when the interests
of the College require this. Any recomm snd ition of the Senate, in this or other respects,
is entitled to the fullest consideration. While the Senate has authority for passing
statutes to regulate the salaries and duties of the Principal and masters, under Section 46
of the University Act, no such statute can have any legal effect until approved by the
Lieutenant-Governor, and the Executive is directly responsible for the continuance of any
salaries which appear unreasonable or burdensome upon the resources of the College, and
1 did not propose any change in the amounts, which, under the University statutes, from
1857 to 18S0, had been considered the normal amounts, viz., to the Principal $2,400, and
for each of tin: regular masters $1,336, with residence, or allowance therefor, besides.
My memoranda of the 12th and 31st May both show that at the time of Principal
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Coekburn's appointment, in 1861, these salaries had been absolutely reduced by one-sixth,
and that, he then entered upon his office at the salary of $2,000, and this continued until
the 1st July, 1866, when statute No. 79 came into effect, with this provision, that in case
of a surplus of College Income Fund in any year available after three previous charges
had been paid in full, the salaries of the masters could be made up out of such annual
surplus, if any, to the original amount of the salaries as established in 1857, but reduced
in 1860. In this event only could these salaries become equal to their amounts as before
1860. However, under the actual operation of these statutes and the action of the
Senate, the results shown by the Bursar's accounts made it the duty of the Government
and Senate alike to protect the College in future from the large emoluments and allowances
which had exceeded any reasonable limit of remuneration, quite beyond the anticipations
or knowledge of the Senate.
My recommendation as to reduction in salaries is therefore justified when the following
summary, from the Bursar's accounts of payments to the Principal and the Superintendent
of the Boarding-house, is examined.
To Principal.
Allowances.
College Fees, Board.
1861 to 1865 $2,200 00 !
1867 2,400 00
1868. .$2,400, less deduction $64 .. 2,336 00
1869 2,400 00 !
1870 2,400 00 |
1871. .$2,400, less deduction $254. . I 2,146 00
1872 2,400 00
1873 2,400 00
1874 ; 2,400 00
1875 : 2,400 00
1876 . | 2,400 00 j
1877 2,400 00
1878 2,400 00
1879 1 2,400 00
1880 I 2,400 00
$183 $336 00
204
256
297
279
289
338
161 00
149 00
Repayment of
Alleged Former
Inductions.
265 00
1,095 00
Out of General Income.
362
394
376
375
354
357
341
797 00
1,081 00
1,098 00
1,060 00
1,092 00
1,033 00
995 00
$338
729
769
681
$2,517
Total
Received
$2,02*
2,540
2,817
2,846
2,425
2,954
3,833
3,559
4,213
4,603'
4,604
4,527
3,790
3,736
To Superintendent.
Years.
Salary.
Allowances.
Repayment of
Alleged Former
Reductions.
Total
College Fees, Board.
Received.
1864
$1,116 66
1,114 00
1,336 00
1,336 00
],.;:;r. no
1,336 00
1,336 00
1,336 00
1,336 00
],:-;: ;r, 00
1,336 00
1,336 00
l,:;:;i; on
1,336 00
1,336 00
1,336 00
$247 $289 00
226 532 00
195 611 00
204 630 00
256 017 00
297 808 00
279 500 00
289 974 00
338 895 00
362 1,152 00
394 995 00
376 1,299 00
375 700 00
354 1,053 00
357 1,164 00
341 1,116 00
$1 ,652
1,872
2,142
2,170
2,209
2,441
2,115
2,599
2,569
2,850
2,860
3,304
2,720
3,019
2,857
2,793
1865
1866, half year only, owing to
change in financial year . .
1867
1868 .
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
Repayment of $135
" 293
" 309
" 274
Total $1,011
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
■i:,
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The amounts referred to as payments, viz., $2,517 to the Principal and §1,011 to the
Superintendent, as Second Classical Master, are open to grave doubts as to the legality of
the resolutions of the Senate under which the payments were made, for on the passing of
statute No. 79 the provision in statute No. 60, which alone gave any colour for this, was,
as well as every part of it, repealed, and specific appropriations of the College annual
inoome, including any surplus, were definitely provided instead, and excluded any appli-
cation of College funds for any such gratuities as statute No. 60 had, while in force,
permitted.
The cost of superintendence of the boarding-house for the year 1879 has also been
shown to have been —
(1) Principal $1,033 00
(2) Resident Master, or Superintendent of boarding-house. 1,164 00
(3) Assistants and Lady Superintendent 855 00
$3,052 00
in money, besides at least $2,000 in the board and lodging of the Resident and Assistant
Masters and Lady Superintendent, or more than $5,000 for this particular duty, or a
charge of nearly 35 per cent, on the amount of board dues received in that year — $17,-
459.50. It is also to be noticed that the personal demands upon the time of the Principal
and Superintendent for supervision were much diminished when two Assistant Resident
Masters were employed.
The total expenditure of the College, in rebuilding the Principal's residence after its
destruction by tire in 1871, on an enlarged plan, was $17,799, which would represent a
rental of $1,000 at least. The Resident Master also received free rooms, board, light,
fuel and washing — equal to $1,000 per annum.
The actual emoluments and allowances thus annually received were largely dispro-
portionate in comparison to the salaries of Professors in University College, who, in 1879,
received $2,800, but without residence or other allowances. The educational efficiency
of the College could therefore have been secured at much less expense, as the engagement
of the new Principal, at the salary of $2,600 with residence, but no other allowances, has
shown. When my financial proposals are given effect to, there will be at least an annual
surplus of $4,000 available for such educational objects as the further needs of our
Provincial system may require.
The Senate of the University, since its receipt of my Report and Memorandum of
the 31st May, from the Provincial Secretary, has had the questions contained therein
under consideration, and on the 15th September last approved of the recommendation of
the Senate Committee for the retirement of the Principal from his office, whom they
found was desirous of retiring by reason of impaired health. The resolution of the Senate
to that effect was approved of by your Honour in Council on the 30th September last.
The material circumstances are set forth in my Report, which was approved by such
Order in Council, and are stated as follows : —
1. The Report of the undersigned to your Honour on this subject, dated 31st May,
1 88 1 , and the Memorandum accompanying the same, were referred to the Senate of the
University, who were invited to consider the proposals contained in such Report, in order
to give effect to such conclusions as would promote the public interests in the College.
2. The Committee of the Senate, in the course of their inquiries, found that the
Principal was desirous of retiring from that office by reason of impaired health, and the
Committee considered their efforts would be assisted if the retirement of the Principal was
approved of by the Government and a successor obtained who would possess the requisite
qualifications as well as experience of the course of education in this Province.
3. The Government has considered that such retirement was in the interest of the
I lollege, and that it was a proper case in whicha gratuity should be paid to the Principal,
but limited to the amount represented by the annual salary of $2,400 and $400, value of
residence, ami calculated at one month tor each year of service for 20 years.
4. The Committee also examined into the claim of the Principal for expendi-
ture by him upon the Principal's residence, in respect of essentia] improvements thereon;
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and after due, examination by William <J. Storm, Architect, ax to their value, the Com-
mittee found that the sum so expended amounted to §1,450, and that the residence had
been thereby enhanced in value to that extent, and that such improvements are now
worth that amount to the College, and would cost a lai'ger sum if they were now to be
made.
5. The Committee, on the 14th September, 1881, reported the foregoing to the
Senate of the University, which, at its meeting on the loth September, adopted such lie-
port, and also the recommendation of the Committee that the Principal's retirement should
take effect at the end of the current month of September, and that he should be paid his
proportionate salary up to tint time from the 30th of June last, when the College year
expired, based upon the sum of $3,629.61, as the salary received by him for such year,
any payments on account being deducted.
The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that your Honour in Council may
be pleased to approve of the same, and that the respective amounts of the said gratuitv
and improvements be paid out of the General Income Fund of Upper Canada College.
16th September, 1881.
The following is the acknowledgment given by the Principal to the Bursar of the
payments of the gratuitv and improvements, pursuant to this Order in Council :
" 1, George R. R. Cockburn, having resigned my position as Principal of the Upper
Canada College, hereby accept from J. E. Berkeley Smith, Bursar of the University,
countersigned by the Treasurer of the Government of the Province of Ontario, the sum
of four Thousand six hundred and sixty-six -fife Dollars, being a gratuity to me by order
of the Council of the Province of Ontario, dated 30th Sept., 1881, on my retiring as Princi-
pal, after twenty years' service.
"Also the sum of Fourteen hundred and fifty dollars, as compensation for certain im-
provements and repairs made by myself on the house which I occupied connected with
the College.
" On receiving the above respective amounts, I shall deliver up possession of the said
house to J. E. Berkeley Smith, Bursar.
" And on payment of the above sums of money, I hereby release for ever, all further
claims against the Provincial Government of Ontario, or the Bursar of the University.
(Signed) "George R. R. Cockburn. (l.s. )
" October 17th, 1881.
" Signed and sealed in presence of
(Signed) •' G. A. Stimson."
Endorsement.
" §6,116 ,-';;■,,. — Received from the Bursar, J. E. Berkeley Smith, the sum of six thousand
one hundred and sixteen dollars and sixty-six cents, as within mentioned."
(Signed) George R. R. Cockburn.
This was followed by the selection and appointment of the new Prineijjal, John
Miine Buchan, Master of Arts, and lately one of the High School Inspectors. The cir-
cumstances attending this appear in my Report, also approved by your Honour in
Council of the 30th of September last, as follows :
1. The undersigned has had under consideration the selection of a successor to
George R. R. Cockburn, on his retirement from the office of Principal of Upper Canada
College, which it is proposed shall take efiect on the 30th instant.
2. In the present circumstances of the College it is desirable that the new Principal
should possess all the qualifications which the duties of this position demand, as well as that
practical experience in the work of secondary education in thisProvince which would enable
him to assist the efforts of the Senate of the Provincial University in promoting the well-
being of the College. Guided by these views, the undersigned considers that John Milne
Buchan, one of the High School Inspectors of this Department, possesses the requisite
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qualifications, and that his probable success as Principal may be assured from his past
career as a Teacher. His record is as follows : — in 1865 he obtained the degree of
Master of Arts in the University of Toronto, having in 1862 become a Bachelor of Arts,
taking at the examination therefor the Silver Medal in the department of Modern
Languages. He taught in Upper Canada College for ashort period in 1862, and then be-
came Head Master of the Grammar School at Hamilton, and when it became a Collegiate
Institute in 1871, its Principal. In 1873 he was appointed by the late Council of Public
Instruction, one of the High School Inspectors, in the place of the late Rev. J. G. Mac-
kenzie. When Mr. Buchan became Head Master of the Grammar School in 1863, the
number of pupils was about 30, and at his leaving, in 1873, the number in the Collegiate
Institute exceeded 200. In the eight years in which he has been a member of the Central
Committee of Examiners of this Department, and also High School Inspector, he has
discharged these important duties with much satisfaction to all engaged in educational
work, including the undersigned as Minister.
The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that John Milne Buchan be ap-
pointed Principal of Upper Canada College, in place of George R. R. Cockburn, on his re-
tirement, and that he receive an annual salary of $2,600 with residence, but no other
allowance.
Inasmuch as Mr Buchan has, at the request of the Government, consented to vacate
his office of High School Inspector, and to accept that of Principal, with the view of pro-
moting the well-being of the College and the public interests therein, it is proper that, in
justice to Mr. Buchan, he should be assured of his right to obtain an equally good posi-
tion as that of High School Inspector in case he should cease, from no fault of his own, to
hold such office of Principal.
The undersigned therefore respectfully recommends that the foregoing be approved
by your Honour in Council.
16th September, 1881.
Since his appointment the new Principal has been engaged in discharging the duties of
such office, and at the same time has had the opportunity of informing himself upon the
educational questions contained in my Report and Memorandum of the 31st of May last,
and the Senate is now placed in a position to give effect to such improvements as are
urgently required, to secure the further usefulness of the College and Provincial benefits,
as I have set forth and recommended in my Report and Memorandum of the 31st of
May, and supported upon the several further grounds stated herein. In this matter of
the College, as well as in others, my course is consistent with the principle laid down by
Wilhelm Von Humboldt: — "The thing is not to let schools and Universities go on in a
drowsy and impotent routine ; the thing is to raise the culture of the nation ever higher
and higher by their means."
The Senate has now before it for consideration the following Report from the Com-
mittee on Upper Canada College, presented at its meeting of the 20th January instant.
The Committee on Upper Canada College begs to report as follows upon the Memo-
randum dated the 31st May, 1881, of the Minister of Education : —
1. In regard to the Boarding-House, the repairs and alterations recommended in the
Memorandum have been made, at a cost of $2,981.71, which sum has been paid out of
the surplus to the credit of the boarding-house account.
The changes referred to have added greatly to the comfort and convenience of the
resident pupils. The boarding-house proper now accommodates seventy-eight, and the
supplementary boarding-house, which consists of one flat of the two easternmost masters'
residences, eighteen pupils. It is recommended that, with a view to the possible increase
in the number of boarders, it be understood that all the masters' residences, except the
Principal's, may either wholh or in part be at any time turned into supplementary board-
ing-houses, and that the masters from time to time in possession have the right to occupy
them until required for such purpose. By utilizing in this way one flat only in each of
the remaining masters' residences, the number of boarders that could be accommodated
would be increased from ninety-six to one hundred and thirty-two.
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2. Educational measures. The Committee concurs with the view expressed by the
Minister of Education in said Memorandum, in thinking it desirable to give greater flexi-
bility to the course of instruction. Two modes of accomplishing this have suggested
themselves.
The subjects of study might be arranged in two groups, and the pupils promoted in
each group without necessary reference to their proficiency in the other, or two separate
courses might be instituted, namely, a literary course with Latin for its leading subject,
and a scientific course in which promotion would depend mainly upon mathematics. The
Committee, however, is not prepared to expressly recommend either course without first
giving the question farther consideration.
For reasons similar to those which suggest the wisdom of increasing the flexibility of
the course of study, the Committee is not at present inclined to regard with favour the
proposal to raise the standard of the entrance examination, or to take the promotion of
pupils out of the hands of the masters. Such changes would, in the opinion of the Com-
mittee, lead to an undesirable rigidity in the management of the College, and whilst
probably increasing the efficiency for cramming pupils for University and other examina-
tions, would lessen its value as a place for the formation of character. At the same time,
the Committee recognizes the advisability of there being an entrance examination under
the direction of the Principal.
3. Staff'. The Committee recommends that the permanent staff consist of a Fh-st and
Second Classical, a First and Second Mathematical, a First and Second English, ami a
French and German Master ; either the First Classical, the First Mathematical, or the
First English Master being Principal, at a salary, as at present fixed by Order in Council,
of $2,600 a year with residence. The remaining masters of the first grade to be paid each
at the rate of §1,6.30 per annum, the masters of the second grade to be paid each at the
rate of $1,200 per annum. The French and German Master not to be considered as of
either class, and to be paid at the rate of $1,350 per annum. If it should at any time be
difficult to secure the services of one man capable of properly teaching both languages,
it would then be necessary to engage separate masters at such reasonable salaries as might
then be arranged.
It is further recommended that the principle of paying the masters in part from a
share in the fees be abandoned, and that they receive hereafter the above-mentioned fixed
sums, in lieu of the fixed and variable sums heretofore paid them.
It is also recommended that the present Second Classical Master, in consideration of
his valuable services as Classical Master, and also of the fact that he is now enjoying the
same salary as that received by the First Classical Master, be regarded as entitled to a
salary at the rate of that alloted to masters of the first grade. It is further recommended
that the present Superintendent of the boarding-house, and any successor, be relieved
from class and room duty at 12.30 p.m. each day, and that in consequence of such reduc-
tion in his duties as master, his salary as master be $1,300, so long as he shall fill the
office of Superintendent of the boarding-house.
Such partial relief from duty will enable the Superintendent to devote more attention
to the management of the boarding-house, and at the same time afford to him that daily
relaxation from duty which, in the opinion of the Committee, is necessary in the case of a
master whose duties require his constant personal supervision over the boarders whilst in
residence.
The present staff of assistant masters amounts to four. The charges for their
services cannot be reduced below the present amount thereof, viz., $3,158.
4. Boarding- House management. The Committee is of opinion that the boarding-
house should continue to be managed as heretofore by a resident master, and the
necessary number of assistants under the supervision of the Principal, with power to the
Committee to make all necessary arrangements with regard to the supplementary
boarding-houses, the emoluments of the masters hereof, and their relations to the
Superintendent.
It is further recommended that the Superintendent of the boarding-house be always
one of the masters of the College, and who shall reside in the boarding-house, and be
paid for his services as such Superintendent in the same manner and on the same
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principle as at present in force, except that he shall not receive as such Superintendent
in any one year a Larger sum than 81,000. It is suggested that the charges involved in
the foregoing recommendations shall take effect on the 1st July next, excepi as to amount
of the Principal's salary, which shall be §2,600 from the date of his appointment.
Respectfully submitted.
(Signed) William Mulock,
Vice-Chancellor.
January 20th, 1882.
;.'. Further recommendations towards extending its Provincial usefulness.
While the recommendations already made by me are absolutely necessary for secur-
ing improved educational efficiency and extended usefulness for the College, with the eco-
nomical and satisfactory management of its finances, my duty to the public cannot well
cease here or with such action as the Senate may undertake.
The endowment and property of the College are so large that it becomes an important
question for consideration how its resources can be made still more beneficial by their
application, to further promote the interests of higher education, in enlarging its
sphere by becoming the Model High School of the Province, and supplying those facilities
for the professional instruction of High School Teachers, including candidates for First-
class Public School Teachers' Certificates, in the best methods of teaching higher subjects,
and in the scientfic principles on which the value of education as a practical art so much
depends.
The retirement of Mr. Coekburn from the office of Principal lias not only suggested,
but affords the opportunity of considering whether the purposes of Dr. Ryerson, when
Chief Superintendent of Education, in establishing a Model Grammar School, and which
have hitherto remained unfulfilled, cannot with beneficial results to every part of our
system now take effect. Information as to the objects of the Model Grammar School
is contained in his Report for the year 1858 ; and in that of 1S59 he states that " the
Model Grammar School is intended to accomplish the same objects in regard to the
Grammar School instruction of the country as the Normal and Model Schools are intended
to accomplish in regard to Common School instruction — to improve the organization, dis-
cipline, and teaching of the schools, by presenting proper models and by training masters
for their important and noble wcrk." Up to that time he states that " as yet no
Normal Class had been established in the Model Grammar School." We are, moreover,
put in possession of full information of Dr. Ryerson's views on his examination before
the Education Committee of the Legislative Assembly, in January, 1869, when he stated
that the Model Grammar School was dropped on account of its expense, and with the
view of Upper Canada College in 1861 becoming such Model School in its place, having
the special advantage of its then newly appointed Principal, Mr. Coekburn, who was se-
lected by him in Edinburgh as the first Rector of the Model Grammar School. His pro-
posed arrangements by which the College would become the Model Grammar School of
the Province involved the further proposal of a Minister of Public Instruction : and in
explanation to a question, he stated as follows : — " I say that if Upper Canada College
wcri' made part of the school system, and were placed under the control of a responsible
person appointed by public authority (a Minister of Education), that it would be one
wheel in the general machinery of the system." He expressed his disappointment that
these arrangements were defeated and the old system continued. In recommending that
Upper Canada College should become th i Model Grammar School, Dr. Ryerson explained
that it was for the purpose of fulfilling similar objects intended by the Model Grammar
School. He proposed to render it a means of assistance in every way for training the
Grammar School Teachers of the country ; and he stated. " if that had been carried out,
and we had been able to afford this assistance, the Grammar Schools would have been
greatly improved. That system is being adopted in Germany and in France." " I pro-
posed to make it (the College) the training-school for the country, and that the annual
sum of one thousand (£1,003) pounds should bo continue! to it for such purpose, and
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that Upper Canada College should be the College or Normal training-school for the other
Grammar Schools of the country," and "should be under the Senate of the University
instead of being under the Council of Public Instruction."
The correctness of these views of Dr. Ryerson's has been fully established by the
improved efficiency given to all Teachers in the Public Schools who have had the benefit
of professional or Normal training ; and much of the improvement in our Public Schools
has chiefly arisen from the increased facilities for, and larger amount of, such profes-
sional instruction.
While much improvement has also taken place in secondary education in our High
Schools, the qualifications of the masters therein have not hitherto required experience or
knowledge of a professional nature of the best methods of teaching the several subjects of
study in the High School course ; and the success which is now attending the more intelli-
gent elementary teaching would soon be exemplified in higher education, if similar means
were adopted for higher professional training. Moreover, the art of teaching can be
made more successful and beneficial as the science of education itself makes progress, and
that progress will be real the more knowledge it may draw from other sciences which
have relation to the moral, mental, and physical condition of the human being. The only
sound basis for its methods of instruction and modes of management and discipline, and
also for " bringing out " the best qualities of each pupil, is, that fully informed by scien-
tific enquiry. Therefore, in the professional training of teachers for secondary instruc-
tion, not only should the opportunity be afforded for professional instruction in the best
and most advanced methods of secondary instruction, but for such teachers-in-training
acquiring higher scientific knowledge of the principles of education. The value and need
of professional training for teachers of every grade is everywhere recognized by the;
best educational authorities ; and in Germany, besides ordinary schools for the train-
ing of elementary teachers, there are colleges for the express object of giving students
opportunities to acquire more advanced professional and scientific knowledge for their
duties as teachers of higher positions in the secondary and superior schools. In 1879
there were four of such colleges at Berlin, one at Breslau, one at Gottingen, one at Bonn,
one at Magdeburg, one at Konigsberg, and one at Stettin. In Ontario we have as yet
none with the like advantages. The recent establishment of the Chairs of Education in the
Universities of Edinburgh and St. Andrews, and the appointment of Professors Laurie
and Meiklejohn thereto, shows the recognition in Scotland of the value of scientific know-
ledge in advanced education.
The necessity in this Province for affording opportunity for such higher professional
training to High School Teachers is more apparent now than formerly, since our High
Schools have become the institutions in which intending teachers gain their general edu-
cation as well as knowledge in the non-professional subjects required as part of their
qualifications.
The special experience of the two High School Inspectors support these suggestions,
and their respective views are set out in extracts from their Reports in the Schedule here-
with. There is an incidental advantage in the present Principal having been one of the
High School Inspectors for a period of eight years, and having also previously been most
successful as Principal of the Hamilton Collegiate Institute. The direct educational
benefits to the pupils of the College themselves would also be as marked in secondary
education as it is proved to be in elementary in both the Provincial Model Schools at
Toronto and Ottawa, and also in the County Model Schools throughout the Province.
The teaching staff in the College as well as in every High School would be improved
in efficiency, as higher qualifications would gradually result from the more advanced
knowledge thus afforded of the best methods in secondary instruction, management and
discipline, in which many of the High Schools are still deficient.
Financially there need be no demand on the Provincial Bevenue, and under the
proposed financial reforms the College would show a surplus of income from its endow-
ment amply sufficient to meet this and other needed objects in higher or superior educa-
tion. This would also supply an existing defect in affording the same professional
training to candidates for First Class Public School Teachers' Certificates, as well as for
their acquiring scientific knowledge in advanced educational methods which the two rio-
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vincial Normal Schools are now unable to afford without serious injury to the professional
training of candidates for Second Class Certificates. The government should be exercised
as now by the Senate of the Provincial University, under such arrangements with your
Honour in Council as might be necessary for giving effect to this new sphere of Provin-
cial usefulness, for which I have shown the College is specially adapted and the educa-
tional necessity so apparent.
Extracts from Inspector McLellaris Report.
1. The demand of the age, especially of this new country, is for the practical; hence
Science (including Mathematics) and English Literature will take the foremost place in
the secondary schools. The Minister of Education even now proposes an important
change in this direction, but no one will deny the value of high classical culture, Greek
and Latin being pre-eminently the Humanities. For this special attention cannot however
be given in the majority of High Schools and Collegiate Institutes in the increasing
demand for Science and practical education.
"2. Ability to pass examinations is not the highest measure of true education :
written examinations are valuable as a means, but they are not a satisfactory test of in-
tellectual power and high attainments, while they are no test of the existence of the
essential elements which should enter the formation of a noble manhood. These are
developed only by the personal contact and influence of the true teacher upon the
scholar, and this is one of the defects of our system of secondary education.
3. There are many pupils from eleven to fifteen years of age whose parents desire
for them a liberal education, and who must be sent from home to obtain this at some
High School. Board and lodging is found by chance during the time the character is
being formed, without little or any judicious supervision, and without the influences for
•good which come from the true educator. A trained intellect and some attainment in
Science and Literature will probably be the result, but a stunted growth in the higher
■elements of his nature. There is need of institutions like Upper Canada College ought
to be, where such need may be satisfied, and any arguments against such provision from
the State can be advanced with equal force against ali Provincial aid for any secondary
■education.
4. Under more economical management, with an improved system of scholarships,
the advantages of the College would be open to any boy who has shown industry, perse-
verance and ability in any local High School, and in this way it would afford equality of
opportunity to the child of the poor as of the rich, which is the grand principle of our
whole system. There could then be no ground for the outcry against the College on this
account ; but if examined there is no just ground for it. The Public Schools, High
Schools and Collegiate Institutes are open to all, and equally accessible to the son of the
iowliest as of the rich, and the chief burden of supporting them falls on those who are
well off, and in proportion to the assessable amount of their property, whether they
actually take advantage of the schools or not.
5. A truly national system of education must meet the needs and requirements of
all classes of the community, and ours will fail to secure its highest and best results
unless we possess au institution or institutions sucli as the College might become under a
"Canadian Arnold."
6. Uniformity in a national system is repressive of individuality and the develop-
liiriit of genius when carried to an excess. It may therefore be fairly argued that the
College should occupy an independent position with more freedom of management and
flexibility in its course of study. The chief corrective of the tendency to uniformity is,
however, to be found in the influence of the true teacher, with full insight into human
nature and a profound sympathy for that of boys, with enthusiasm for his work. Let
Upper Canada College be supplied with such, and higher results in national education
will be won, with profounder influences upon the moral, intellectual and industrial life
of our community.
7. These considerations suggest the strongest of all reasons for retaining the College
as au integral part of our system. It can be made a model school in secondary cduca-
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tion. In primary education the Teacher makes the school, and in secondary education
also; and his efficiency is to be determined by his skill, knowledge and experience in the art
of teaching While this is universally admitted in the elementary schools,it has been thought
in this Province that the secondary schools may safely be left to take care of themselves.
This is a serious mistake, for no such school can produce its best results when under the
management of a teacher not fully trained. It is a serious mistake in the case of this
Province, for our secondary schools educate our teachers ; and as our teachers are taught,
so they themselves will teach. They cannot free themselves from the methods which
have been followed with themselves ; and if they have been taught by imperfect or abso-
lutely hurtful methods, they will continue to follow in them. This is the great defect in
our High Schools now. There are good teachers, but they have become so after the ex-
perience of many failures, and there are many bad teachers who will continue to be such.
The foremost educators strenuously maintain the necessity of professional training for
teachers in secondary or High Schools. Dr. Wiese, the famous German Minister of
Education, points out as amongst the reforms on which all other real reforms depend, the
necessity of a proper method of ascertaining the professional qualifications of a person
before he is allowed to undertake the functions of a teacher. The University degree is
not satisfactory evidence that the holder possesses the. qualifications necessary for the
education of youth, and the special qualities for this must be gained, as in Germany, by
the application of scientific principles which govern the mental activities of the actual
work of the school-room. In Germany there are numerous schools where the literary
and professional training of teachers is carried on at the same time, but with us the
literary training is separated from the professional, and we have for this purpose the
County Model Schools and the two« Provincial Normal Schools, but this is necessarily
confined to elementary teaching.
Dr. Ryerson recognised the want of professional training for teachers in secondary
education, and hence established the Model Grammar School. This did not succeed for
reasons which could be pointed out, but his views were in this respect in accord with those
of the ablest educators this age has produced. The time has now come for the realization
of Dr. Ryerson's idea, and Upper Canada College can be made the Model High School
for Ontario, and thus exert a powerful influence on secondary education, and through that
on the primary education of the Province. Upper Canada College can be made to occupy
such a position, which would be the highest attainable by any school for secondary
education.
Extracts from Inspector Marling' 8 Report.
The improvement that has taken place during the last eight years in secondary
education in Ontario is phenomenal ; foremost among the evidences of improvement is the
recognition of the High School by the Government and people of the Province as the
fountain-head, so to speak, of the supply of teachers. But with the imposition upon them
of this special function of teaching those who are to be teachers, deficiencies have
become apparent, which the High School Inspectors at their official visits have been much
struck with. Misdirected energy, faulty discipline, empirical, capricious and changeful
methods, waste of time, neglect of foundation work, hazy and pointless and inconsequen-
tial presentation of subject-matter, may be specified as among the more prominent of these
faults. In other words, the faults are mainly such as would naturally be exhibited by
those who have not made the art of teaching a distinct study. Now, in the case of the
primary schools, it is admitted that special professional training is essential to the success
of the teachers ; the Model Schools and the Normal Schools are the avenues through
which the candidate for a Public School Teacher's Certificate must pass. No untrained
teacher can any longer obtain even a third-class certificate. The anomaly therefore pre-
sented is that no similar provision exists for the special training of teachers for secondary
instruction. The necessity for such training was perceived twenty years since by Dr.
Ryerson, the father of our school system, and the Model Grammar School for Upper
Canada was established to supply the want. This school was not suffered to exist long
enough to exercise any appreciable effect on the training of Grammar School Teachers, but
the policy of such an institution was felt to be thoroughly sound, as an essential element
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in the educational service of our Province. I think the time has come for the revival of
this policy and of such a school. By a fortunate coincidence, the means of supplying this
omission in our system are afforded just at the very time when the necessity for it has
become so urgent. I venture, therefore, to express my belief that Upper Canada College
might he utilized thus, to the great benefit of the public educational service.
Division 4.
The School of Practical Science.
1. Origin and EstabHslinient.
The absence of any institution in this Province for practical instruction in Industrial
Sciences was felt to be so great a want, that the Government of Mr. Sandiield
Macdonald, in 1870, commissioned J. G. Hodgins, Deputy Superintendent of Education,
and A. T. McHattie, M.D., "to proceed to the United States, for the purpose of
inspecting and reporting upon any Technical or Science Schools or Colleges there
established, as to their buildings, departments of study and general appliances," and
they accordingly presented their Report, dated January, 1871^ setting forth particulars as
to eight of such Institutes, four being in the State of New York, three in Massachusetts, and
one in Connecticut. Also as to cost of buildings and appliances, revenue and expendi-
ture, instructors, number of students, course of study and objects, details of all of which
are given. The cost of building of sis of these Institutions exceeded $60,000, viz. : —
$67,000, $80,000, $100,000, $290,000, proportion of $300,000 at Cornell, and the
Cooper Institute for Science and Art in New York $630,000. The annual expenditure
for salaries and otherwise was $17,000 in two instances, $23,000 in one, $30,000 in
another, $40,000, $50,000, $60,000 and $80,000 iu the other four. The Commissioners
reported that their estimate of the proposed Ontario College of Technology would involve
an expenditure of $50,000 for capital, and of $12,100 to $14,500 annually- They show
the particular classes in our Province which would be benefited, and that while the merely
intellectual wants of our people had been liberally provided for, provision for turning
to practical account scientific and industrial skill had been neglected, and they point to
the great impetus given to the development of the resources of the States which
possessed such Technical Schools, and also the steps taken in this direction by Great
Britain, at South Kensington and in the Mechanics' Institutes, and their conclusion was
that Technical education was a Provincial necessity.
The former Government acted upon this Report, and in 1871 obtained a grant of
$50,000 for the purpose of establishing a College of Technology, and expended $38,500
thereof in the purchase of the Mechanics' Institute Building. The unsuitable location
and deficiencies of this building and want of appliances resulted in failure, as reported
by me to the Lieutenant-Governor on the 16th June, 1873, and consequent prejudice in
the minds of many against any such school.
However, to provide for this admitted want under proper and satisfactory conditions,
I submitted the recommendations contained in my Report of the 30th of January, 1877,
in effect being the sale of the Mechanics' Institute Building, and the erection of a
suitable building near the Provincial University.
The Mechanics' Institute building was not only unsuitable in its structure, but could
not afford the laboratory and other accommodation required for instruction of this
special nature, and possessed neither the requisite appliances nor apparatus. Instead
of appointing a distinct professorial staff for giving such instruction which was involved
in the plan of the former Government, my further proposal was to adopt a more econo-
mical mode, by utilizing four of the Professors of University College in the same depart-
ments of instruction as were required in the school — namely, Chemistry, Natural
Philosophy, Geology and Mineralogy, Natural History and Botany — and thus leaving
only the Professor of Engineering and such assistauts as might be required, to be paid
for from the Provincial revenue. The Order in Council of the 3rd February, 1877,
approving of such report, was ratified by resolution of the House of Assembly on the
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13th February, 1877. The new building was accordingly erected and opened for students
in September, 1878. It contains commodious chemical, assaying, physical aud biological
laboratories, chemical and engineering lecture rooms, a desiguing and draughting room,
apparatus aud model rooms, also store rooms, balance rooms and experimental rooms, and
is furnished with requisite fittings and apparatus in the several departments. The cost of
its construction, exclusive of apparatus, was tbe sum of $30,353, while the estimate for
the annual maiutenauce of the school from Provincial revenues was $5,600. While this
institution cannot compare with the larger aud more expensive ones in the United States
and elsewhere, for technical training, it nevertheless satisfactorily supplies this want in our
educational system, in affording a thorough practical education in physical science, with a
direct bearing upon the professions or occupations which the students may wish to follow.
It is in fact a school of " Practical Science," and as such secures benefits more than
commensurate with the moderate expenditure in its construction and maintenance.
The government of the school is, by the Revised Statutes, chap. 212, under and accord-
ing to the rules and regulations of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, and the Board
for its internal management is composed of the professors, lecturers and instructors of
the school. Its staff, operations, 'aud number of its students, will be seen from the
report of the Board for the year 1881, to your Honour, which next follows.
Annual Report for 1S80-81.
The Board of Management of the School of Practical Science beg Lave to present to
your Honour the following Report on the condition and progress of the School for the
year 1880-81.
The Academic Year of the School commences in Oetobar ; but the Board avail
themselves of the date at which the Annual Report has to be prepared with a view to
its being submitted to the Legislative Assembly of the Province, to include in it a
statement of work in progress in the year now entered upon.
The following is a list of the Faculty of the School of Science, with the subjects
taught by the different Professors : —
D. Wilson, LL.D., F.R.S.E , Chairman of the Board.
E. J. Chapman, Ph.D., LL.D., Professor of Mineralogy and Geology.
James Loudon, M.A., Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
R. Ramsay Wright, M.A., B.Sc, Professor of Biology.
D. Wilson, LL.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Ethnology.
J. Galbraith, M.A., Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., Professor of Engineering.
W. H. Pike, M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry.
W. H. Ellis, M.A., M.B., Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
Alfred Baker, M.A., Secretary.
A classified list is herewith given of the students in attendance during the Terms
of Michaelmas and Easter, 1880-81, along with a statment of those now attending tbe
courses of Evening Lectures specially designed for working men : —
Michaelmas. Easter.
Chemistry.
Students from University College 130 129
Regular Students in Engineering 12 15
Special Students— ^Veterinary — 50
Medical 5 10
Biology.
Students from University College 60 25
Special Students — Medical 18 18
Mineralogy and Geology.
Students from University College * 46 41
Regular Students in Engineering 7 7
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Engineering. Michaelmas. Easter.
Regular Students 13 13
Special " 3 2
Mathematics and P/ig.Hcs.
Regular Students in Engineering 13 13
Special Students 3 2
This table embraces the regular students pursuing special subjects in the full courses
taught in the School ; or proceeding to a Diploma in the Department of Engineering ; or
to a University Degree. In addition to those, there are in attendance at the Evening
Lectures now in progress, as a part of the Winter Courses hereafter described, in Chemistry,
141 ; in Engineering, 51.
The Fees of the academic year 1880-81, derived from the students proceeding to
a Diploma of the School of Practical Science, in the Department of Engineering, and paid
to the Provincial Treasurer, amounted to $385.
The Act by which the School of Practical Science is constituted, specially provides
that " besides training students in regular classes, instruction shall also be given to
artizans, mechanics, and workmen, by evening classes, in such subjects as may further
their improvement in their different callings." The Board has accordingly completed
arrangements for the following courses of Evening Lectures for the year now in progress,
which were commenced on Monday, November 14th, by an Inaugural Lecture, by Dr.
Wilson, the Chairman of the Board, on "The Practical Uses of Science in the Daily
Business of Life."
Courses of Evening Lectures specially adapted to skilled mechanics, artizans, etc. : —
1. Inorganic Chemistry: on Thursday, November 17th, and each following Thurs-
day, by W. H. Ellis, M.A., M.B., Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
2. Applied Mechanics : on Monday, November 21st, and following Mondays, by
J. Galbraith, M.A., Professor of Engineering.
3. Ethnology, by D. Wilson, LL.D., F.R.S.E., President of University College.
To be followed by Courses of Lectures on :
4. Natural History, by Professor Ramsay Wright, M.A., B.Sc.
5. Light and Sound, by Professor Loudon, M.A.
6. Geology, by Professor Chapman, LL.D., Ph.D.
7. The Objects of Chemistry as a Science, by Professor Pike, M.A., Ph.D.
The success of those courses of Evening Lectures has thus far given satisfactory
assurance of their appreciation by those for whose benefit they are specially provided.
The attendance at the first course, given by Dr. Ellis, on Inorganic Chemistry, numbers
as follows : —
Veterinary Students Ill
Mechanics and others 30
The attendance on the second course, given by Professor Galbraith, on Applied
Mechanics, thus far numbers 51, nearly all of them (as shown in the detailed lists ap-
pended to this Report), machinists, joiners, carpenters, smiths, and others of the class of
skilled workmen specially contemplated in the provisions of the Act.
The other courses, which will follow in succession, will be adapted in like manner
for this class of skilled artizans, and all others to whom practical instruction of an
elementary character is calculated to have a special value.
( 'hi misiry. — The students of the School of Practical Science, and those of University
College, attend the course of Lectures given by Dr. Pike, on the Theory of Chemistry.
In addition to this they are engaged in practical instruction and laboratory work,
under Dr. Pike and Dr. Ellis, for thirty-six hours each week. An evening course of
Lectures on Inorganic Chemistry, given by Dr. Ellis, specially adapted for working men,
and for all students entering on the study of the science, has already been referred to.
It will be followed by an evening course of like character, by Dr. Pike, on "The Objects
of Chemistry as a Science."
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The work now carried. on by the combined teaching of the Professors and Lecturers
of the College and School has greatly increased the facilities for practical instruction.
But, notwithstanding these, the Chemical Laboratory has this year proved scarcely ade-
quate for the accommodation of the large numbers in attendance.
Biology. — In this department Professor Ramsay Wright includes theoretical and
practical instruction in Zoology and Botany ; and, in addition to the regular courses of
L ictures given to the students of University College, he devotes six hours each week to
special courses of instruction for students of the School of Science.
Ethnology. — This department embraces Anthropology ; the physical and moral dis-
tinctions of races ; the influence of the ethnical element on the evolution of history, and
the distinctive characteristics of nations. It also includes the philological evidence of the
relations of ancient and modern races, and the historical significance of the science of
language.
Mineralogy and Geology. — Professor Chapman's instructions in the branches of
Mineralogy and Geology include practical teaching in the determination of minerals, the
use of the blow-pipe, and assaying, in addition to Lectures on Mining and general Ceology,
with use of field instruments, etc.
Engineering. — In this department Professor Galbraith's Lectures embrace Civil,
Mechanical, and .Mining Engineering. The various branches of instruction in Descriptive
Geometry, Strength of Materials, Theory of Construction, Applied Mechanics and Prac-
tical Astronomy, are of special value to intending engineers, architects, and surveyors.
Practical instruction is also given in Drawing and in Surveying, including field work. In
all the above branches, as soon as the student has acquired a sufficient knowledge of the
principles involved, practical problems are proposed which he is required to work out
under the supervision of the Professor, but receiving assistance only when absolutely
necessary. He thus becomes not only well grounded in the application of scientific prin-
ciples, but at the same time discovers his deficiencies in time to remedy them. The work
here specified is of a very varied character ; and experience already proves that it exceeds
the power of any single instructor to overtake the whole. Professor Galbraith accordingly
reports that he considers it necessary for the successful carrying out of this department
that he should have an assistant possessed of a thorough knowledge of Descriptive
Geometry and Spherical Trigonometry, of ordinary Surveying and Levelling, including the
theory of the instruments, and who is also a good Topographical, Mechanical and Archi-
tectural Draughtsman.
Mathematics and Physics. — Professor Loudon and Mr. Baker jointly carry out a
comprehensive system of instruction embracing the various branches included in the
departments of Mathematics and Physics. The Physical Laboratory is now furnished
with a valuable collection of instruments of precision in the departments of Dynamics,
Sound, Light, and Heat. The Physical Experimental rooms will not be competed for
some time ; but it is intended to have an elementary laboratory ready for occupation in
January, 1882, and to give practical instruction therein in all the above branches during
Easter Term.
In conclusion, the Board believe that they may report with confidence of the School
of Practical Science that it is successfully carrying on the work for which it was insti-
tuted, and will in due time be able to adduce satisfactory evidence of the practical value
of the scientific training which it provides. The arrangements by means of which its
advantages, and those which University College offers in some of the most important
branches of science, are made available to the students of both Institutions, have greatly
added to the work devolving on the Professors and Instructors; but the results which this
combined action gives assurance of — as already shown In the more thorough and compre-
hensive teaching in both Institutions — encourage them to persevere.
A comparison with other Technological Colleges and Schools of Science suffices to
show that this school is still imperfectly equipped ; but the Board confidently trusts that
the appliances still wanting in various departments will be furnished on a scale worthy of
a Provincial School of Science, so as to give the thoroughest efficiency to the instruction
of its students.
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3. — Stvdents from the Ontario Veterinary College attending the Evening Lectures
on Chemistry.
Juniors.
Adair, H. B
Ardary, F
Addison, T
Armstrong, F. H. . . .
Berrv, V. A
Beattie, R
Blackall, T
Bowen, M
Cain, M
Carter, R. W
divide, M. .
Crane, T. B
DeCow, M
Denslow, T. D
Dickenson, S
Dunn, C
Ewing, W. A
Fisher, W
Forbes, E. R
James, H. F
James, V. L
Jeffrey, E. P
Johnston, T
Jones, R. A
Jopling, W
Keeler, R. C
Law, E. C
McCUure, D. S
McLean, C. C
Newmarch, E
Newton, T
Parks, M.
Plank, M
Queen, T
Rowe, W
Rogers, R
Shaw, O. W
Schoonmaker, M . . .
Sine, M. W...
Steele, D. C
Simpson, M
Stewart, T. G
Thompson, A
Thompson, T
Tomlinson, G
Van Zant, M
Waterman, G
Wright, M
Mc Vean, A. G
*. Seniors.
Anderson, G
Bartram, E. J. .
Bell, W. S
Blanchard, L. D
Paris, Ky., U.S.
Pittsburg, Pa., U.S.
Newmarket, Ont.
Portville, N.Y., U.S.
Marion, Ohio, U.S.
Sinclairville, Ont.
Birr, Ont.
Tyre, N.Y., U.S.
York, Pa., U.S.
Guelph, Ont.
(Jreenwood, Ind., U.S.
Sharon Centre, Ohio, U.S.
Thamesville, Ont.
Brighton, N.Y., U.S.
Zion, Ont.
Hamilton, Ont.
Sharon, "
Baillieboro', Ont.
Toronto, "
Ottawa, "
Springfield, N.Y., U.S.
Weston, Ont.
Dundee, Scotland.
Simcoe, Ont.
Avonhank, Ont.
Harleysville, Pa., U.S.
Aylmer, Ont.
Brampton, Ont.
Meadville, Pa., U.S.
Burton, England.
Weston, Ont.
Winchester, Ky., U.S.
Uxbridge, Ont.
Salemville, Ohio, U.S.
Rondeau, Ont.
Vienna, Ohio, U.S.
Mt. Morris. III., U.S.
Kvserike, N.Y., U.S.
Stirling, Ont.
Richmond Hill, Ont.
Mackinaw City, Mich., U.S
Brantford, Ont.
Strathroy, "
New York, N.Y., U.S.
Swedonia, 111., U.S.
Stouffville, Ont.
Creston, 111., U.S.
Millburv, Ohio, U.S.
WoodhiiU, Ont.
Sornerville, Ont.
Louisburg, Mich., U.S.
Kars, Ont.
Mt. Eaton, Ohio, U.S.
Borneman, H ' Clayton, Pa. , U.S.
Brodie, T. L New London, Iowa, U.S.
Brooks, F. E Rochester, N. Y., U.S.
Burt, S. W ' Lynn Valley, Ont.
Claris, T. F I Buffalo, N. Y, U.S.
Clark, R. C Toronto, Ont.
Clement, H. C I Coldwater, Mich., U.S.
•Cook, W I Glanford, Ont.
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Mt. Vernon, Ohio, U.S.
Ligonier, Ind., U.S.
Glanford, Ont.
Tavistock, "
Belleville, "
Indianapolis, Ind., U.S.
Creston, 111., U.S.
Coltam, J. S.
Col ton, T. B ..
Coppes, G. W. .
Calder, J
Dryden, W. A.
Dehor, A
Ferling, G. G..
Frost, J. W
Fisher, F ' Baillieboro', U.S.
Holding, F.
Hall, O. H.
Hodgins, J.
Kidd, W. F
Lyons, W. G
Matthews, M
Macdonald, A
McQualiy, W. G....
McLean, W
Metcalfe, A
Marshall, ■
Pierce, C. A
Perdue, J. W
Porteous, A. . .
Poucher, M. M
Price, J
Preston, W. J
Perkins, ■
Reid, J. H
Reed, J
Robertson, F. C
Scanlon, W
Smith, C. L
Swingley, B. F
Sutherland, H
Stewart, R. W
Stowe, C. W .
Starling, W
Tanner, A
Tanner, W.J
Thomas, F
Vandervoort, G. L. .
Walker, A
Waugh.W.J
Waugh, J. A
Weasel, A. E
Whvtock. J
Woodhull, W
Wrigglesworth, F . . .
Yonkerman, D. P. . .
Lexington, Mich., U.S.
Drumquin, Ont.
London, "
Listowel, "
Cheltenham, "
Brougham, "
Cobourg, ' '
Lynnville, "
Nanticoke, "
Hudson, Que.
Dungannon, Ireland.
Creston, 111, U.S.
Wingham, Ont.
Simcoe, "
Oswego, N.Y., U.S.
Line Lexington, Pa., U.S.
Concord, Ont.
Beeton, "
Georgetown, Ont.
Bushlywanda, Ohio, U.S.
Amherstburg, Ont.
London, "
Silver Cliff, Col., U.S.
Oregon, 111., U.S.
St. Francisville, 111., U.S.
Mt. Victoria, Ohio, U.S.
Detroit, Mich., U.S.
New Hamburg, Ont.
Drayton,
Mt. ForeBt, "
Dunblane,
Belleville,
Wingham, "
Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.
Wooler, Ont.
Teeswater, Ont.
Angola, Ind., U.S.
Georgetown, Ont.
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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Division 5.
In addition to the foregoing, there are the following Provincial Institutions of an
educational character, subject to the control of your Honour in Council, but under the
administration of the Honourable the Provincial Treasurer and Commissioner of Agri-
cultfire, through whom the Annual Keports thereon are made ; and it is only necessary
to refer to them here in order to complete the full list of our Provincial Educational In-
stitutions. These are : — The College of Agriculture and Experimental Farm, at Guelph ;
the Institution for the Blind, at Brautford ; the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, at
Belleville ; the Boys' Reformatory, at Penetanguishene ; and the Industrial Refuge for
Girls — a branch of the Andrew Mercer Reformatory.
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IP^-IR, T I-V.
RESPECTING UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS
NOT UNDER PROVINCIAL CONTROL,
BUT INCORPORATED BY CHARTER OR ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 5). A. 1882
PART IV.
RESPECTING UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS NOT UNDER
PROVINCIAL CONTROL,
BUT INCORPORATED BY CHARTER OR ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE.
While my official duty might be considered at an end, in having submitted the fore-
going Report on the condition of the three great constituents of our Provincial system —
the Elementary, Secondary or Higher, and Superior or University branches of education
not overlooking also those institutions — either Provincial or Provincially aided — which
supply instruction in special or technical subjects, this review would fail in completeness
if my Report did not also present some of the valuable results which the Universities,
Colleges, and Schools of a denominational or social character are contributing in the
work of general education in the Province. Schools of a private or social origin, and
some of a superior order, are to be found in cities and larger towns, and these with the
denominational Universities, Colleges, and Schools, constitute no unimportant part of
our educational agencies. Such institutions have been established by voluntary
subscriptions from members of their own religious bodies and the general public,
and all possess suitable buildings and appliances. Victoria College, Queen's, Trinity,
and the Western University, also derive considerable income from endowment funds,
the result of similar voluntary contributions.
The Universities or Colleges with University powers comprise the following, in
the order of the date of their establishment: (1), Victoria College, at Cobourg ; (2),
Queen's College, at Kingston ; (3), Trinity College, at Toronto ; (4), Ottawa College, at
Ottawa ; (5), Albert College, at Belleville ; and (6), the Western University, at London.
The following particulars respecting each of such Universities are derived from their
respective calendars, and such other information which their Presidents or official heads
have most courteously given.
I. The University of Victoria College.
Victoria College was originally incorporated under Royal Charter, dated 12th of
October, 1836, as the "Upper Canada Academy," a Wesleyan Methodist Institute;
and subsequently by Provincial Statute 4 and 5 Vic, Chap. 37 (27th of August, 1841),
as the University of Victoria College, with power to confer degrees in the several Facul-
ties. It is in connection with and under the control of the Wesleyan Methodist Church
of Canada.
The Faculty of Arts is composed of the following : —
Rev. S. S. Nelles, D.D., LL.D., President, Professor of Mental Philosophy, Logic,
Ethics, and the Evidences of Religion; John Wilson, LL.D., Professor of Latin and
Greek; Rev. Alfred H. Reynar, M.A., Professor of Modern Languages and English
Literature; A. R. Bain, M.A., Professor of Mathematics ; Eugene Haanel, Ph.D. (Bresl.),
Professor of Chemistry and Physics ; S. C. Smoke, B.A., Adjunct Professor of Classics ;
Prof. Bain, Lecturer mi Astronomy ; Dr. Haanel, Lecturer on Geology ; S. C. Smoke,
B.A., Tutor in French.
The Associate Examiners are : —
Metaphysics. — A. Burns, D.D., LL.D., E. B. Ryckman, D.D., J. J. Hare, M.A., A.
Purslow, LL.D. Classics. — W. H. C. Kerr, M.A., James Mills, M.A. Mathematics. —
J. A. McLellan, LL.D., C. A. Masten, B.A., W. Riddell, M.A., B.Sc. LL.B. Geology.—
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A. Coleman, M.A. Chemistry. — R. B. Hare, Ph. D. Mechanics and Physics. — -R. B.
Hare, Ph. D. Botany.— W. S. Ellis, B.A., B.Sc. French.— John Petch, M.A. German.
— R. B. Hare, Ph.D., R. W. Wilson, M.A, LL.B. Hebrew— A. M. Phillips, B.D.
English. — W. H. Withrow, M.A., B. Longley, M.A., A. G. Knight, M.A., Gervase
Holmes, Esq.. H. Hough, M.A. History.— G. C. Workman, M.A, W. I. Shaw, M.A.,
LL.B.
The subjects of instruction at Victoria College are comprised in its Faculty of Arts,
involving a course of four years ; and in the Scientific Department for the like period,
and in the Faculty of Theology. A summary of the number of students in each Faculty
is as follows : —
Students in Arts 133
Students in Medicine (Toronto) 54
Students in Medicine (Montreal) 101
Students in Theology 84
Students in Law 13
Students in Science 9
Total 357
In its Faculty of Medicine, instruction is given in the Toronto School of Medicine
and in that of the Ecole de Medecine et de Chirurgie at Montreal.
The Cobourg Collegiate Institute is one of the Provincial High Schools from which
this University annually receives its several matriculants.
A special feature in the Scientific Department is that the degree of Bachelor of
Science is conferred after a complete course of four years. " Faraday Hall " was erected
to supply ample accommodation for instruction in Physical Science, and it also possesses
laboratories, apparatus and appliances for this purpose.
II. University of Queen's College.
This College was originally established by Act of the Province of Upper Canada,
3 Vic, Chap. 35 (10th of February, 1840), as "The University at Kingston," on the
application of leading members of the Presbyterian Church in connection with the
Church of Scotland ; and in October, 1841, by Royal Charter, as the "University of
Queen's College at Kingston," with power to confer degrees in Arts, Divinity, Medicine,
and Law. It is in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Canada.
The staff of Professors and Instructors is as follows : —
1. In Divinity.
The Principal, Primarily Professor of Divinity ; Rev. John B. Mowat, M.A., Pro-
fessor of Hebrew and Biblical Criticism. ; Rev. Robert Campbell, M.A., Lecturer on
Church History; Rev. T. F. Fotheringham, M.A., Lecturer on Apologetics; J. W.
Taverner, Waikins Lecturer on Elocution.
2. In Arts.
Rev. J. Williamson, M.A., LL.D., Prof esior of Physics ; Rev. John B. Mowat, M.A.i
Professor of Hebrew ; Nathan F. Dupuis, M.A., F.B.S., Edin., Professor of Chemistry and
Mathematics ; Rev. George D. Ferguson, B.A., Professor of History and English Language
and Literature ; John Watson, M.A., LL.D., Professor of Logic, Mental and Moral Philo-
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sophy and Political Economy; John Fletcher, B.A., Oxon., Professor of Classical
Literature; Rev. Alex. B. Nicholson, B.A., Lecturer on Modern Languages, and Assistant
to Professor of Classics; Rev. James Fowler, M.A., Lecturer on Natural Science.
8. In Medicine.
John R. Dickson, M.D., M.R.C.P.L., M.R.C.S., and F.R.C.S., Edin., Professor of
Clinical Surgery and President of the Faculty; Fife Fowler, M.D., L.R.C.S., Edin. (one
of the Surgeons of the Kingston Hospital), Professor of Theory and Practice of Medicine,
Clinical Surgery, and Registrar of the Faculty; Horatio Yates, M.D., Emeritus Professor
of Medicine: Michael La veil, M.D. (Surgeon to the Penitentiary), Professor of Obstetrics
and Gynecology ; Michael Sullivan, M.D. (Surgeon to the Hotel Dieu), Professor of
Principles and Practice of Surgery, and Lecturer on Microscopic Anatomy; Alfred S.
Oliver, M.D. (Gaol Physician, and one of the Surgeons to the Kingston Hospital),
Professor of Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacy; Thomas R. Dupuis, M. D.,
F.R.C.P.S.K. (one of the Surgeons to the Kingston Hospital), Professor of Anatomy:
Nathan F. Dupuis, M.A., F.B.S., Edin. (Professor of Chemistry in Queen's University),
Professor of Chemistry and Practical Chemistry; Kenneth N. Fenwick, M.A., M.D.,
M.R.C.S., Edin., Professor of Institutes of Medicine ; Chamberlain A. Irwin, M.D. (Vice-
President of Ontario Medical Association), Professor of Medical Jurisprudence ; C. H.
La veil, M.D., L.R.C.P.S.K., Professor of Ophthalmic and Aural Surgery and Practical
Anatomy ; , Professor of Sanitary Science; , Curator of the Museum :
J. M. Stewart and A. P. Cornell, Associate Demonstrators of Anatomy.
4. In Law.
J. Maule Machar, M.A., Lecturer on Roman Law, and Constitutional History and
Law; Byron M. Britton, M.A., Q.C., Lecturer on Criminal Law; R. Vashon Rogers,
B.A., Lecturer on Common Laiu ; G. M. Macdonnell, B.A., Lecturer on the Law of Real
Property ; Richard T. Walkem, Q.C., Lecturer on Equity ; John Mclntyre, M.A., Lecturer
on Medical Jurisprudence.
The total number of gi-aduates in the several Faculties and their Degrees, as shown
in the Calendar for 1881-82, is as follows : —
LL.D
D.D
B.D
B.Sc
15
LL.B
5
34
8
B.A
M.A
.... 299
79
3
M.D
.... 335
The total number of undergraduates in the Session of 1880-81, is as follows:
In Arts 172
In Theology 12
In Medicine 68
The Collegiate Institute at Kingston is one of the Provincial High Schools froi
which the University annually derives several matriculants.
III. University op Trinity College.
Incorporated by Royal Charter on the 16th July, 1852, as a Church of England
institution, with power to confer degrees in the several Faculties. The subjects of
instruction comprise proceedings in Arts, Divinity, Medicine and Law. In Medicine,
the course of study must have been pursued in the Trinity Medical School, incorporated
by Act of the Legislature of Ontario, 40 Vic, Cap. 65 (2nd March, 1877), or in some
other recognized Medical School.
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The staff of Professors and Instructors comprise —
Rev. C. W. E. Body, M. A., Provost; The Provost, Professor of Divinity ; Rev. William
Jones, M.A., Professor of Mathematics; Rev. Algernon Boys, II. A., Professor of Classics ;
Rev. A. J. Broughall, M.A., Classical Lecturer ; Rev. J. Langtry, M.A., Lecturer in
Apologetics; Rev. J. D. Cayley, M.A., Lecturer in Pastoral Theology; Rev. O. P. Ford,
M.A., Lecturer in the Liturgy ; T. H. Smyth, M.A., B.Sc, Lecturer in Physical Science;
Emile Pernet, lecturer in French ; G. W. Strathy, Mus. Doc, Professor of Music.
The total number of graduates in the several Faculties and their degrees, as shown
in the Calendar for 1881-82, is as follows:
D.D., 1; D.C.L., 23; B.D., 4 ; M.D.,64; CM., 6 ; Mus. Doc, 1 ; M.A.,95; B.C.L.,
8; M.B., 154; B.A., 139; number not graduates, but having completed the Divinity
course, 31 ; number of undergraduates in Arts, 89.
IV. Ottawa College
Is conducted by the Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate, a religious order of the Roman
Catholic Church, and was originally incorporated as the College of Bytown, by Act of the
Province of Canada, 12 Vic, Chap. 107 (30th May, 1849), and by Act of the Province
of Canada, 29 and 30 Vic, Chap. 135 (15th August, 1866) incorporated as the College.
of Ottawa, with power to confer degrees in Arts, Law and Medicine.
The Officers and Faculty are :
Very Rev. J. H. Tabaret, O.M.I. , D.D., President, Lecturer on Political Economy.
Rev. J. Mangin, O.M.I., Director of Theologians, Professor of Moral Theology, Cation
Law and Sacred Eloquence. Rev. M. Froc, O.M.I., Professor of Dogmatic Theology and
Holy Scripture. Rev. A. Paillier, O.M.I., Professor of Church History. Rev. Ph.
Provost, O.M.I., Bursar, Professor of Botany and Zoology. Rev. J. B. Balland, O.M.I. ,
Prefect of Studies, Professor of Physics and Mechanics. Rev. J. J. Fillatre, O.M.L,
Professor of Mental Philosophy and Geology. Rev. W. M. Bennett, O.M.I., Professor of
English. Rev. Z. Vaillancourt, O.M.I., Professor of French. Rev. L. A. Nolin, O.M.I.,
Professor of Greek. Rev. R. M. Barrett, O.M.I., Professor of Latin. Rev. C. J. Smith,
O.M.I., Professor of History and Geography. Rev. M. E. Harnois, O.M.I., Professor of
History and Geography. Rev. A. Leyden, O.M.I., Professor of Mathematics. Rev. A.
Dontenville, O.M.I., Professor of Mathematics. Rev. C. Marsan, O.M.I. , Professor of
Chemistry and Mineralogy. Rev. A. Paradis, O.M.I., Professor of Drawing. Rev. P.
Charborel, O.M.I., Professor of Vocal Music. Mr. J. A. Duquette, Professor of Piano
and Violin. Rev. C. Z. Durocher, O.M.I., Prefect of Discipline. Rev. T. Kieran,
O.M.I. , Assistant Disciplinarian. Rev. D. Guillet, O.M.I., and Rev. N. D. Forget,
O.M.I., Study Masters.
Mr. E. F. O'Sullivan, Mr. J. S. Concannon, Mr. W. Haggarty, Mr. C. Evans, Mr.
J. Moloney, Assistant Professors in Commercial Course.
Mr. T. J. Cronan and Mr. J. H. Lyons, Assistant Professors in the Preparatory
Course.
The Prospectus and Course of Study for 1881 comprise an examination for the
degree of Bachelor of Arts, and for the degree of Bachelor of Laws, also a Course of
Civil Engineering.
The following details have been furnished bv the President, the Very Rev. J. H.
Tabaret, O.M.I. , D.D.:
Number of Professors and Instructors 26
" " in Collegiate Course 15
" " " Commercial Course (English 7, French 4) . . 11
Average number of Students 280
" " " in Collegiate Course 120
" " " years in Collegiate Course 7
" " " " University Course 4
Number of weeks in Scholastic Year 40
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V. University ok Albert College
Was originally incorporated as the Belleville Seminary, in connection with the Methodist
Episcopal Church, by Act of the Province of Canada, 20 Vic, Chap. 184 (27th May,
1857), and subsequently by Statute of the Province of Canada, 29 and 30 Vic, Chap. 136
(dated 15th August, 1866), it became a corporation under the name of Albert College,
with power to confer degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. The several
Faculties are Arts, Law, Medicine, Theology and Engineering, also a department of Agri-
culture. Degrees have been conferred as follows :
D.C.L 1 B.D 4
D.D 1
LL.D 6
Mus. Doc 1
M.A 20
LL.B 12
Mus. B 1
B.A 63
The total number of undergraduates, according to the list thereof in the Calendar,
is 121.
VI. The Western University op London, Ontario,
Was incorporated by Act of the Legislature of Ontario, 41 Vic, Chap. 70 (7th March,
1878), in connection with the Church of England in Canada, with power to affiliate with
Huron College, a similar Church of England Institution, and to confer degrees in Arts,
Divinity, Medicine and Law, subject to the conditions contained in the 10th and 7th
Sections of the Act, which were respectively that any University powers granted for
conferring degrees should not be exercised until it had been made to appear to the satis-
faction of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council that the sum of one hundred thousand
dollars, at the least, had been raised in property, securities or money, including Huron
College when affiliated thereto, and is held for the purposes of the University, and it was
declared that such powers might lie withdrawn at any time when the Legislature deems
it expedient to require such University to become affiliated in the whole as in respect of
any particular Faculty or Department, with the Provincial University, and that the
College thereby incorporated might, on its own motion, become so affiliated in respect of
any of its Faculties, other than Divinity. The 7th Section provides that the Senate
shall not confer any degrees in the Faculty of Arts until such time as four professorships,
at least, have been established therein, and four professors appointed to discharge the
respective duties thereof, and until this had been made to appear to the satisfaction of
the Lieutenant-Governor in Council.
Huron College, on the 24th of June, 1881, became affiliated with the Western
University, and constituted its Faculty of Divinity, by agreement between the two
corporations, and all the property and securities of Huron College, amounting in value to
the sum of $95,000, also became vested in trust for the purposes of the Western
University.
Upon the application of the Western University to the Lieutenant-Governor in
Council, it was shown that the further sum of $53,395 in properties, securities and
money had also been raised, and was held for the purposes of the University, thus making
together the sum of $148,895, and by Order in Council dated the 4th July, 1881, it was
declared that having regard to the condition of the 10th Section of the Act, it had been
made to appear to the satisfaction of the Lieutenant-Governor in Council that the sum
of $100,000, at the least, had been raised for the purposes of the Western University.
The Western University was accordingly inaugurated on the 6th of October last,
on which occasion the Chancellor, the Right Reverend I. Hellmuth, D.D., D.C.L, Bishop
of Huron, delivered the inaugural address, setting forth the circumstances and reasons
which required the establishment of this further addition to the Colleges affording univer-
sity education in this Province. From this it appears that while one of the objects of
this University, as a Church of England institution in the Diocese of Huron, was to
obtain the same power of conferring degrees in Divinity as was' possessed by Trinity
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Sessional Papers (No. 5).
A. 1882
College, in the Diocese of Toronto, it was mainly established by reason of the necessity
which existed for supplying better opportunities for higher liberal education in Arts,
Science and Literature, not only to intending Students in Divinity, but to all others
in that large and prosperous portion of the Province of which London is the geographical
and business centre. Huron College had been opened in 1863, and during the eighteen
years of its existence had educated eighty clergymen of the Church of England. I was
also present at such inauguration in my official capacity, and submitted some educational
statistics showing the sphere of its intended operations. The Diocese of Huron
comprises the Counties of Huron, Grey, Bruce, Lambton, Perth, Waterloo, Elgin,
Brant, Oxford, Essex, Norfolk, Middlesex and Kent ; and the following is a comparative
statement with the whole Province in the particulars of:
School
Population.
No. of
Schools.
No. of Pupils
in Elementary
Schools.
158,027
483,045
32 per ct.
No. of
High
Schools.
28
105
28 per ct.
No. of
Pupils in
High
Schools.
155,266
489,924
32 per ct.
1,708
5,137
35 perct.
1,14'.'
12,910
Percentage of Diocese, as com-
pared with whole Province . . .
32 per ct.
It is also of interest to notice that while the present generation owes so much to the
foresight of the first Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, General Simcoe, in anticipa-
ting the wants of elementary, higher, and university education in the Province of Upper
Canada, which in 1791 was about being established by the Quebec Act, he sets forth in
his letter to Sir Joseph Banks, Bart, President of the Royal Society, dated January 8,
1791, "his hope that he would be able to establish in the then virgin Province, among
other means of civilization, a university ;" and thus proceeds to speak of the locality which
was to be the centre of the new community : — " For the purpose of commerce, union and
power, I propose that the site of the colony should be in that great peninsula between
the lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario, a spot destined by nature sooner or later to govern
that interior world. I mean to establish a capital in the very heart of that country,
upon the River La Tranche, which is navigable for batteaux one hundred and fifty miles,
and near to where the Grand River, which falls into Erie, and others that communicate
with Huron and Ontario, almost interlock." Upon this spot the city of London, in
which the Western University has just been established, stands, and while the site of
Toronto was subsequently adopted as the capital, the views of Governor Simcoe in respect
to the University remained the same, and have been literally fulfilled in the Provincial
University at Toronto, and this one at London, according to his expectations as expressed
in his letter of the 16th October, 1795, to Bishop Mountain: — " My views in respect to a
university are totally unchanged ; they are on a solid basis, and may or may not be com-
plied with, as my superiors shall think proper, but shall certainly appear as my system
to the judgment of posterity."
Officers.
The Right Rev. I. Hellmuth, D.D., D.C.L., Lord Bishop of Huron, Chancellor :
The Very Rev. M. Boomer, LL.D. (T.C.D.), Dean of Huron, Vice-Chancel lor and Provost ;
Rev. F. W. Kerr, M.A., Vice-Provost ; W. P. R. Street, Esq., Acting Registrar; E. B.
Reed, Esq., Bursar; Rev. G. B. Sage, B.A., Secretary; Geo. F. Jewell, Esq., Accountant.
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Professorial Staff.
The Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of Huron, Professor of Biblical Exegesis and
Criticism, also of Hebrew and Ghaldee ; The Provost, Professor of Divinity ; Rev. F. W.
Kerr, M.A., Gold Medallist in Classics, Toronto University, Professor of Classics and
History; Rev. G. B. Sage, B.A., Professor of Mathematics and English Literature; Rev.
Canon Innes, M.A., Rector of St. Paul's Church, London, Lecturer in Homiletics and
Pastoral Theology; Rev. A. C. Hill, M.A., Rector of St. John's Church, Strathroy,
Lecturer in Apologetics ; Rev. J. B. Richardson, M.A., Rector of the Cronyn Memorial
Church, London, Lecturer in Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity; Rev. Canon
Darnell, D.D., Principal of Dufterin College, London, Ont., Lecturer in Natural Sciences
and Mental and Moral Philosophy ; Rev. C. B. Guillemont, B.A., Professor Helhnuth
Ladies' College, Lecturer in Modern Languages ; Rev. W. Minter Seaborne, Incumbent
of St. John's Church, Thamesford, Lecturer in Geology, Botany and Chemistry ; Rev.
Alfred Brown, B.A., Assistant Minister St. Paul's Church, London, Lecturer in Liturgies ;
Rev. G. G. Ballard, B.A., Rector of Trinity Church, St. Thomas, Lecturer in Elocution.
The Calendar shows the prescribed course and subjects of study in the Faculty of
Divinity, also in the Faculty of Arts, in which the Curriculum of the University of
Toronto is adopted in full, it being the intention to affiliate in this Faculty with the
Provincial University ; and this subject is now under the consideration of both Senates.
The Curriculums of the Medical and Law Departments are also in accordance with those
prescribed by the Provincial University.
At the opening on the 6th of October last, there were twelve students in residence.
VII. Colleges and Schools Incorporated.
These schools are of a social or denominational origin engaged in higher education,
and comprise the following : Church of England — Trinity College School, at Port Hope ;
Bishop Hellmuth's College for Boys (now Dufferin College), at London ; Baptist Church
— the Canadian Literary Institute, at Woodstock ; Roman Catholic Church — St. Michael's
College, and La Salle Institute, at Toronto, and L' Assumption College, at Sandwich.
1. Trinity College School. — The Calendar for 1881-2 contains the following
information : —
This school was first established at Weston, near Toronto, in 1865, and in 1868 removed
to Port Hope, to buildings rent free for three years. In 1871 the property was acquired and
permanent buildings erected, furnishing accommodation for eighty boarders, besides masters,
matron, and servants. The School is incorporated by an Act of the Ontario Legislature
passed in the Session of 1871-2, the governing body consisting of the Lord Bishop of
Toronto, the Chancellor of the University of Trinity College, the Provost, and the Pro-
fessors in Arts of Trinity College, the Head Master of the School, and such other persons
as may from time to time be appointed by the governing body. Further improvements
have been made in the erection of a chapel for three hundred worshippers, and a large
dining-hall. In 1874 a large wing was added to the original buildings, with additional
accommodation for seventy boys, and also for an increased staff of masters and servants,
the accommodation being abundant for one hundred and fifty boys. A drill-shed and
gymnasium, and twenty acres of land, afford full opportunity for voluntary physical ex-
ercise. The course of instruction includes classics, mathematics, English, German,
French, natural sciences, book-keeping, drawing, vocal music, and military drill. Pupils
are prepared for the University matriculation examinations and entrance for law, medicine,
and other professions ; while in the Modern Department special attention is directed to pre-
paration for commercial pursuits. The Calendar states that, as discipline and general
management of the School are based on the English School system, out-of-school govern-
ment is, to a large extent, vested in the hands of the prefects, who are selected from the
senior boys by the Head Master. The staff of Masters is as follows : —
Head Master, 1870.— The Rev. C. S. J. Bethune, M.A., Trinity College, Toronto.
Assistant Masters, 1872. — Rev. W. E. Cooper, M.A., Trinity College, Toronto.
1876.— Rev. W. C. Allen, M.A., Trinity College, Toronto. 1877.— H. Kay Coleman,
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Esq. 1879. — J. Ramsay Montizambert, Esq., M. A., Bishop's College, Lennoxville.
1880.— P. Perry, Esq., B.A., Trinity College, Toronto. 1880.— C. J. Logan, Esq., B.A.,
Trinity College, Toronto.
Drill Instructor, 1880.— Mr. H. J. Racketts (46th Battalion).
From the opening of the School the attendance is as follows : —
Up to July, 1881, the total number of boys on the School register amounted to 617
Of these 59 have matriculated at Trinity College, Toronto (28 obtaining scholarships)
8 at McGill College, Montreal ; 4 at Queen's College, Kingston ; 3 at University Col
lege, Toronto (one obtaining a scholarship) ; 1 at Bishop's College, Lennoxville ; 2 at
Cambridge, England ; 1 at Oxford ; 1 at Trinity College, Dublin ; 1 at St. Augustine
College, Canterbury ; 2 at Hobart College, Geneva, N.Y. ; 2 at Columbia College, New-
York ; 2 at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. ; 7 at the Royal Military College, Kings-
ton ; 3 at the Trinity Medical School, Toronto — in all 96.
During the School year 1880-1 the average attendance has been 116, consisting of
106 boarders and 10 day-pupils. The total number of names on the books during the
year was 140, of whom 112 came from various places in the Province of Ontario;
6 from the Province of Quebec ; 1 from Nova Scotia ; 3 from New Brunswick ; 7 from
British Columbia ; 5 from the State of New York ; 2 from Michigan ; one each from
New Jersey, Illinois, Nevada, and Louisiana.
Of the 140 boys, 133 were learning Latin ; 57 Greek ; 95 French ; 5 German ; 97
Euclid; 112 Algebra ; 140 Arithmetic ; 19 Trigonometry ; 140 History and Geography ;
28 Natural Science ; 138 Scripture History and Catechism, English Grammar, English
Literature, Book-keeping, Reading, Spelling, English Repetition, Writing and Drawing,
were also taught generally in the Lower Forms ; Gymnastics and Drill throughout the
School ; and Vocal and Instrumental Music to a portion.
2. DtJFPERiN College, formerly Hellmuth College (for boys). — The following parti-
culars are derived from the report of the Principal : —
The institution was founded by the Rt. Rev. J. Hellmuth, D.D., Lord Bishop of
Huron, in 1865, for higher education, and has been in operation for 16i years under the
following titles : — The London Collegiate Institute, the Hellmuth Boys' College, and
Dufferin College in 1877, through the permission of Lord Dufferin. During this period
more than 900 pupils (chiefly resident) from the different parts of Canada and the United
States have received instruction. The military system of discipline and drill, with
uniform, has been introduced into the School, and is reported to have added much to its
general tone and efficiency. The spacious buildings and grounds supply satisfactory
school accommodation in every particular. The staff of Masters is as follows : —
Principal. — Rev. H. F. Darnell, D.D. (late of Queen's College, Cambridge).
Professorial Staff. — Rev. H. F. Darnell, D.D., Professor of Divinity, Classics and
Science; Rev. \V. B. Hill, M.A. (University College, Durham, England), Professor of
Classics and English Literature; the Rev. C. B. Guillemont, B.A. (late of the University
of Paris, France), Professor of French Language and Literature; Herr Boehm, German;
S. K. Davidson (from South Kensington School of Art, England), Drawing, Penmanship,
Commerce and Mathematics; Music by a fully qualified instructor.
Commandant. — Major the Hon. Henry Aylmer (late of Her Majesty's Service).
The annual number of boarding-house students is varied — from 60 to 68, of day
pupils from 20 to 25, the total number being from 80 to 93.
In addition to the ordinary prizes bestowed upon the pupils for successful com-
petition in their different classes, and the certificates granted for efficiency in special
subjects, a Diploma, of the Highest Grade is conferred upon students who have reached
the full standard in English and Mathematics, with Classics or Modern Languages.
This Diploma is of acknowledged value, being signed by the Patrons of the College — Lord
Dufferin and the Bishops of Huron and Toronto.
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The following valuable distinctions are also annually placed at the disposal of the
Principal : —
1. Classics — Silver Medal, by Lord Dutferin.
#. Mathematics — Bronze Medal, by Lord Dufferin.
S. Modern Languages — Bronze Medal, by His Excellency the Marquess of Lome.
4. Conduct — Silver Medal, by the Lord Bishop of Huron.
5. Science — n n m Principal, Rev. Dr. Darnell.
6". Most Popular Student — Gold Medal, by W. W. Moir, Esq., of New York, a
former student.
7. Drill, and 0£icer-like qualities — Gold Medal, by W. C. Miller, Esq., Newark,
N. J., a former student.
8. Ecclesiastical History — Silver Medal, by Rev. S. Burford, Grand Rapids.
9. Gentlemanly Deportment — Silver Medal, by Rev. T. Heany, Ireland.
3. The Canadian Litekary Institute. — This School was founded in 1857, chiefly
through the exertions of the late Rev. R. A. Fyfe, D.D. Its governing body consists of
"21 Trustees, two-thirds of whom are required to be members of the Regular Baptist De-
nomination. It is incorporated by an Act of the Provincial Legislature. Until last
April its course comprised three departments, namely : Theology, Literary and a Ladies'
department. Upon the opening of the Baptist College at Toronto, the Theology depart-
ment was transferred thither, and the school course now comprises: (1) a Collegiate
Course ; (2) a Commercial Course ; (3) a Ladies' Course; and (4) a Preparatory Course.
The standard in the Collegiate Course is equal to that of the second year in the curricu-
lum of the Provincial University. The School is in affiliation with the University of
Toronto. Its staff of Teachers is as follows : —
Rev. N. Wolverton, B.A., Principal (pro tern.), Mathematics and Metaphysics ; Mal-
colm S. Clark, B.A., Modern Languages ; J. H. Farmer, B.A., Classics ; N. S. McKech-
nie, English . Joseph I. Bates, B.A., Ph. M., Resident Teacher in charge, Assistant in Clas-
sics ; J. W. Westervelt, Commercial Course ; Miss Read, Governess, History ; Miss
McNeal, Instrumental Music ; Mrs. Farmer, Instrumental Music ; Mrs. Harper, Focal
Music; Mrs. Springer, Painting and Drawing; Miss Fraine, Elocution; Miss Sawtell,
Assistant in Music.
Attendance of Students and Pupils, November, 1881.
Preparatory Course
Collegiate Course, 1st Year . .
" 2nd Year
" " 3rd Year
Ladies' Course, 1st Year. . . .
2nd Year ..
" " 3rd Year
Commercial Course
Fine Arts Course
Counted twice.
Total
Attendance, Actual
1
20
21
22
20
6a
1
73
16
141
17
67
57
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4. St. Michael's College was incorporated in 1855 by Act of the late Province or
Canada, 18 Vic, chap. 237, having been previously founded under the Right Reverend
A. F. M. DeCharbonnel, Roman Catholic Bishop of Toronto, in the Bishop's residence on
Church Street, in the City of Toronto, where the College remained until August, 1856,
when it was removed to the present commodious buildings, situate on Clover Hill ; one-
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half of the ground occupied having been the gift of the late Honourable John Elmsley.
The assessed value of the present buildings and land is $150,000, and the number of the
teaching staff of the College is 15. The present resources of the College will justify an
addition to the main building. The chief revenue for the past ten years has been from
pupils' fees. The standard of studies having advanced steadily with the general educa-
tional progress of the Province, it was deemed advantageous for students intended for the
liberal professions to apply for the affiliation of this College with the Provincial University
of Toronto. On March 25th, 1881, this affiliation was effected upon a basis similar to
that of the affiliation of many Catholic Colleges of England and Ireland with the London
University. Throughout the course all the lectures in Mental and Moral Science, Civil
Polity and History are given in St. Michael's College. The course of study includes
Greek and Latin Classics, Mental Philosophy, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Mathe-
matics, History. The following is the staff, with subjects of study : —
Very Rev. C. Vincent, Superior and Professor of French ; Rev. L. Brennan, Director
of Studies and Professor of History ; Rev. F. R. Frachon, Mental Philosophy ; Rev. R.
McBrady, Greek and Latin ; Mr. W. H. Heenan, Greek and Latin ; Rev. P. Chalandard,
Latin and French ; Rev. W. Brennan, English and Mathematics; J. R. Teefy, Mathe-
matics and Natural Philosophy ; Rev. J. Guinane, Commercial Department ; Mr. D.
Mouchelle, English and French ; Rev. J. Miller, German ; Mr. F. MacEvoy, Elementary
English ; Rev. E. Murray, Music ; Rev. M. Mulcahy, Prefect of Study ; Rev. L. Cherrier,
Prefect of Study ; Mr. P. Buckley, Prefect of Recreation.
Students.
Number of students in English Course 49
" " Classical " | 89
" " Mental and Moral Science 9
Total number of students 147
Number of boarders 117
" day scholars 30
Number from Province of Ontario 81
" " Quebec 6
" United States 60
5. De La Salle Institute. — The number of resident boarding students is reported
for 1881 to be 75, and 120 day students. The Course comprises three departments^
namely : Commercial, Classical and Scientific. The School is under the charge of Brother
Tobias, of the Order of Christian Brothers, as Director.
Schools and Colleges for the higher education of women comprise :
1. The Wesleyan Female College, Hamilton.
2. The Bishop Strachan School, Toronto.
3. The Hellmuth Ladies' College, London.
4. The Ontario Ladies' College, Whitby.
5. The Brantford Ladies' College.
6. The Ottawa Ladies College.
7. Alma College, St. Thomas.
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1. The Wesleyan Female College is incorporated by Act of the Provincial Legis-
lature, and was opened in 1861. Although in connection with the Wesleyan Methodist
body, its President and members of the Board may belong to other Protestant denomina-
tions, from whom many pupils come, and they are at full liberty to attend their own
churches. The College has power to confer scholastic distinctions, and in its Report it is
stated that it has 156 graduates, most of them being from the Dominion, but several from
the United States and other countries. Some of these are now missionaries in the North-
West, and also in Japan. The present class, who will graduate in 1882, number about
I 2, and the requirements for graduation, as set out in the Course of Study, are stated to
be rigidly required.
The teaching staff consists of the following : —
Rev. A. Burns, D.D., LL. D., Principal and Professor of Logic, Mental and Moral
Sciences and Evidences; Rev. W. P. Wright, M.A., B.D., Professor of Natural Sciences
and Latin; Miss L. O'Loane, M.E.L., Mathematics and Rhetoric; Miss Laura McEvers,
M.E.L., History, Analysis, etc.; Mrs. M. A. Wright, English Branches.
Modern Languages. — Mademoiselle Azilda Guillet, French ; Madame Johanna
Christianson, German.
Fine Arts. — Henry Martin, O.S.A., Prof, of Drawing and Painting.
Lnstrumental Music. — R. S. Ambrose, Esq., Prof, of Piano; L. H. Parker, Esq.,
Prof, of Pipe Organ ; Miss Annette Reesor, Miss Ellie Ambrose, Piano.
Vocal Music. — Miss Emma Kellogg.
Calisthenics and Biding. — Corporal Major Dearnaly.
Additional Lectures. — Every year our Pupils are favoured with Lectures on Science
and Literature, from eminent professional talent. They also hear all the eminent musi-
cians who visit the city.
The course of study comprises English Literature, embracing the works required for
the University examinations in its several years, Physical Sciences, and Latin, French and
German languages. Instruction is also given in Logic, Rhetoric, Psychology, Ethics and
Evidences of Christianity, and much attention to Music, Drawing and Painting. The
degrees of the Institution are Mistress of Liberal Arts and Mistress of English Literature,
the first including the languages generally, and the other English only. The College is
reported to be in a prosperous condition, being entirely free from debt, with ample school
accommodation and appliances. There is accommodation sufficient for 150 resident
boarders, and for 250 pupils in all. During the present Session the number in attendance
is 147.
2. The Bishop Strachan School. — This school was founded by the late Bishop of
Toronto, the Rt. Rev. John Strachan, D.D., in connection with the Church of England.
It is open to all pupils who may conform to its regulations. It was incorporated by Act
of the Provincial Legislature in 1868 (31 Vic, chap. 57), but began work on the 12th
September, 1867. It removed in 1870 to its present building, Wykeham Hall, where
the accommodation both in building and grounds is very suitable for its objects. The
number in attendance is 120, and the boarding accommodation is for 75. The course of
study comprises the English Language, Grammar and Composition with Dictation; General
History, and especially English and Canadian; Geography, Arithmetic, a course of English
Literature, and Lectures in Popular Science. Special attention is given to Elocution;
and Needlework is regularly taught as well as Calisthenics. Algebra and Geometry are
optional subjects. Latin, French, German and Italian are also taught, as well as Draw-
ing, Painting in oil and water-colour, also vocal and instrumental Music. The course
in certain branches is about equivalent to that of the second year at the University.
Regular instruction is also given in Christian Evidences, Scripture and Church History
and Catechism. The Bishop of Toronto is President of the governing Board, and the
staff is as follows : —
Resident. — Miss Grier, Lady Principal; Miss Helen E. Acres, English Subjects, Math-
ematics and Elements oj Latin; Miss M. L. McCarroll, Vocal and Lnstrumental Music; Frau-
lein Johannsen, German and French Languages, and Needlework; MissEmily Mitchell, Music,
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Elocution and General Subjects; Miss Fanny Carroll, Mathematics, French, English Sub-
ects generally, and Elements of Latin; Miss Edith Draper, English Subjects generally, and
Drawing.
Non-Resident. — Rev. John Pearson, for Christian Evidences, Liturgy and Catechism;
Rev. A. Williams, M. A., for Church History, English Literature, and Popular Science; Mrs.
Charlotte Morrison, Elocution; Mr. John Carter, late organist of St. James' Cathedral,
Piano and Organ; Monsieur Emile Pernet, Professor in University and Trinity Colleges,
French Language and Literature; Mr. Theodore Martens, of the Conservatory, Leipsic,
Piano; Miss C. A. Williams, pupil of Madame Sainton-Dolby, Signori Campagna and
Schira, for Singing; also of Sir Jules Benedict and Herr Kuhe, for Piano: Miss Cosens,
Piano; Miss McCutcheon, Piano; Mr. Marmaduke Matthews, of the ( ianadian Academy
of Art, Painting and Drawing; Sergeant Parr, Calisthenics.
3. The Hellmuth Ladies' College is situate near the city of London (Ontario), and
was founded by the Right Rev. I, Hellmuth, D. D., the Anglican bishop of the diocese of
Huron. It was inaugurated in 1889 by H. R. H. Prince Arthur. H. R. H. The Princess
Louise became its patroness on her visit in 1879. It is now affiliated with the Western
University, and is under the personal supervision of the Bishop of Huron. The college is a
commodious building, with class rooms, dormitories, and all the requisite appliances for
more than 1 20 resident pupils. It stands in spacious grounds on the banks of the River
Thames.
The following is the staff of teachers : Lady Principal and Musical Directress, Miss
Clinton; Lady Superintendent, Miss Wight (Diploma of Cambridge, England), Divinity
and Logic, Rev. G. O. Troop, M.A. ; Natural Science, Rev. Canon Darnell, D.D. ;
Classics, Rev. F. W. Kerr, M.A. ; Physiology, A. G. Fenwick, M.D., M.R.C.S. ; Modern
Languages, Rev. C. B. Guillemont, B.A. ; Geology, Chemistry and Botany, Rev. Winter
Seaborne (late of London University, England) : Mathematics, Rev. G. B. Sage, B.A.
(Trinity College, Toronto) ; Drawing and Painting, 0. Chapman ; Elocution, Mrs. Clappe ;
Organist and Singing, J. T. B. Turner — assisted by experienced resident teachers
brought from England for the College.
The course of instruction comprises : — Biblical History and Literature, Reading,
Writing, Mental and Practical Arithmetic, Spelling, Etymology, Grammar and Analysis.
Composition, Rhetoric, Physical Geography, Roman and Modern History, English Liter-
ature, Botany, Domestic Economy, Elocution ; also Latin and Greek, French, German.
Italian and Spanish ; Drawing, Painting, Music, Calisthenics and Needlework.
The number of resident pupils in 1881 was 101, and 24 day pupils; the total number
since the opening of the College is 1,200.
4. The Ontario Ladies' College at Whitby was incorporated by Act of the Legis-
lature in 1874, and inaugurated by Lord Dufferin. It is in connection with the Wesleyan
Methodist body. The staff consists of —
Rev. J. J. Hare, M.A., Logic, Natural Science, and Higher Classics ; Miss Adams.
M.L.A., Belles- Lettres, Art Criticism and Italian; Miss Rorke (McGill Normal School),
Mathematics and Book-keeping ; Miss Gillin (First-Class Normal), English; Miss L.
Phillips, M.E.L., Junior English and Mathematics; Mile. M. Archer, French and Ger
man: Prof. E. Fisher, Vocal and Instrumental Music (Piano and Pipe Organ): Mrs. Hare,
Instrumental Music; Miss L. Wilson, M.L.A., Instrumental Music : Miss Dick, Vocal
Music; Miss Windeatt, Drawing and Pointing: Corporal Major Dearnaly, Walking,
lulling, and Calisthenics.
The course of instruction involves the elementary and higher branches up to the
standard of matriculation in Victoria College. The buildings are extensive and afford
accommodation for 125 boarders, and are surrounded by grounds of large extent. It also
possesses a good collection of maps, globes and other requisite apparatus. During the
past year the number of boarders has been 73 and day pupils 20, and the number who
have graduated is 18.
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5. The Braniford Young Ladies' College was established in 1874, and is in con
nection with the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Its object is the higher education
of young women, for which instruction is provided in the Literary, Music, and Fine
Arts Departments. The staff consists of the following: Principal, P. 11. Maclntyre,
M.A., LL.B. ; Henry Whish, Mus. Baa; Henry Martin, M.C.S.A. ; the Rev. D.'d.
McLeod, with six Lady Teachers and four Lecturers. The College has availed itself of
the advantages offered by the Statute of the University of Toronto for the local examina-
tion of women, during fch ■ last three years, in different groups of subjects of the Junior
Matriculation Examination, and also in the Metaphysics and Logic of the second year.
Twenty young lady students of the school have successfully passed these examinations.
The examinations of the College are conducted by examiners not connected with the
College. The number of students in attendance is 90 ; of these 60 are in residence.
6. The Ottawa Ladies' College and Conservatory of Music was incorporated by
Act of the Legislature in 1869, and is in connection with the Presbyterian Church, and the
majority of the Board of Management are required to be Presbyterians. This College
was founded to meet the views of those who desire to place higher education within the
reach of young women. The buildings are well supplied with school-rooms, bad rooms
and other requisite acconimxtation. The standards aimed at for the senior classes are
those of the University. The staff consists of —
Principal. — Rev. A. F. Kemp, M.A., LL.D.
English Preceptresses. — Miss Margaret T. Scott, 1st Class 'A' Provincial Certificate;
Miss Belle McDougall, Graduade Ladies' OoUege; Miss Minnie J. B. Buck, Graduate
Ladies' College.
Lecturers. — Rev. Wm. Moore, D. D., On Pre-Historic America; Rev. Win. Arm-
strong, M.A., On Ancient Literature; Rev. D. M. Gordon, B.D., On the Evidences of
Christianity.
Music. — J. W. F. Harrison, Musical Director; and Miss Louisa M. Wright, Graduate
Ladies' College.
Modern Languages. — J. A. Guignard, M.A.
Fine Arts. — Prof. Philip Monson, Drawing and Painting ; Mrs. King, Painting on
Porcelain and Satin.
A Conservatory of Music exists as a department of the College, and affords the two-
fold advantage of enabling pupils to pursue any Literary or Art studies in the College at
the same time as their music.
A building was erected expressly for the Ladies' College at a cost of $50,000, and
possesses ample accommodation and appliances for more than 150 pupils. The total
number for 1880-81 was 131, of whom 61 were boarders and 70 day pupils; 100 took
vocal and instrumental music, and 44 drawing and painting. The course of study com-
prises : —
(1) A Preparatory Department for elementary English subjects, with plain and fancy
needlework.
(2) An Academic Class.
(3) Also a Collegiate Class.
(4) Also a Graduating Class for instructien in the department of Philosophy and
Science.
Those who successfully complete the whole course up to the required standard, receive
a diploma of graduation and are enrolled as graduates. In pianoforte, organ and vocal
music diplomas of graduation are also respectively granted.
7. Alma College was established at St. Thomas, in connection with the Episcopal
Methodist Church, for the higher education of ladies, and as a separate institution for
this purpose in place of " Alexandra College " — the ladies' branch of Albert College at
Belleville. The buildings were completed in 1881, and are of a collegiate character, and
suitable in a very high degree for a large number of resident pupils. The College was
only opened for instruction last autumn.
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Hi -sides the Ladies' Schools mentioned, there are Convents in each of the Roman
Catholic dioceses of the Province, in which much attention is paid to the higher subjects
of education for ladies. They are respectively situate at Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston^
Hamilton and London. The Loretto Convent at Lindsay is a Ladies' School for higher
instruction, established by the Rev. Father Stafford in 1874, which is specially noticeable
for the completeness of its accommodation and other school arrangements. The course of
study is equal to the High School Intermediate. Twenty of its pupils have received
teacher's certificates, five of which are from the Normal Schools, and eleven others had
previously obtained certificates, showing 31 who have become legally qualified teachers.
300 pupils were on the register of 1881, and the teaching staff comprises eight instructors.
Conclusion.
Under the foregoing general heads I have endeavoured to present to your Honour, in
Part I., not only the statistics of the Public, Separate and High Schools, which
are collected from the Returns of the County and other Municipal Clerks, and County
and other Public School Inspectors made to this Department in the year following ; but
have brought up all the proceedings of the Department from the 1st of January, 1880,
to the 31st December, 1881, a period of two years; and the Minister's Annual Report
can, therefore, in future present to your Honour for the information of the Legislative
Assembly in each session all the transactions of the Department for the year just expired,
as in the case of other public Departments ; and the only information which under the
special circumstances referred to need be delayed until collected in the subsequent year,
are the Statistics of the Public, Separate and High Schools relating to the previous year.
It will also be noticed that this Part contains not only the important proceedings
of the Department for two full years 1880 and 1881, but a comparison and review of
the progress and improvement of our Provincial system for ten years from 1871 to 1S81
inclusive; and that the present time was most opportune for this object, inasmuch as it
would agree with the periods of the decennial census of the Dominion, and also present
two periods of five years each of the administration and supervision by the late Council
of Public Instruction with a Chief Superintendent, and the Committee of the Executive
Council (the Education Department) and a Minister respectively.
A comparison has also been presented in important particulars between our Provin-
cial system and those in States of the Union similarly circumstanced, and also in
England.
Full details and data are also furnished for the information of the public, and sug-
gestions and recommendations submitted for the consideration of all concerned in educa-
tional work, and responsible for securing useful and beneficial results, from the oppor-
tunities so generally afforded to each child, and every class in our community.
In Part II. will be found sufficient evidence to show that similar efforts are made to
provide education of a technical and practical character in Science and Art; and that the
time is also opportune for extending its objects, and especially in the direction of me-
chanical, agricultural and practical instruction for boys, and of household and domestic
arts for girls.
From Part III. it will appear that satisfactory provision has also been made for the
highest literary and scientific instruction in the curriculum of the Provincial University,
and an efficient staff of Professors, Lecturers and Tutors in University College; as well as
practically in the several departments of Physics in the Provincial School of Practical
Science. An enlarged sphere of educational usefulness in supplying the further needs of
our Provincial system has also been pointed out for Upper Canada College, to fulfil
under an improved and more economical management.
In Part IV. the numerous Institutions which are there shown to have been successfully
established for the work of University and higher education, by the zeal and interest of
all the leading denominations of Christians in the Province, and the liberality of such
classes and individuals testify to the penetrating influence of religion in our educational
system, and to that freedom of action which will preserve to our different institu-
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tions, an individuality unknown in the uniformity prevalent in France and not absent in
Germany.
As this is a record of ten years' experience, it will not be necessary to set out in sub-
sequent reports more than the transactions of each year, with any improvements and the
direol ions of further progress until another cycle of at least five years has run ; and while
it has been a pleasant duty to collect and place before your Honour for the information
of the Legislative Assembly and the public the material contained under the several
heads of this Report, it has been with the further object of directing the attention of all
to the importance of the several questions which have been raised for consideration,
and which, when properly matured, may tend to still greater practical benefits.
I have the honour to be,
Your Honour's obedient servant,
Adam Crooks,
Minister of Education.
Education Department (Ont.),
Toronto, January 'ilst, 1882.
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REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,
FOR THE YEAR
1881.
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CONTENTS.
PAGE.
Commissioner's Report iii.
Report of Mr. Peter Byrne, Ontario Agent, Liverpool, England 1
Report of Richard M. Persse, Ontario Agent, Quebec 4
Report of Edwin Clay, Dominion Agent, Halifax 18
Report of W. J. Wills, Dominion Agent, Ottawa 20
Report of R. Macpherson, Dominion Agent, Kingston 23
Report of John A. Donaldson, Dominion Agent, Toronto 28
Report of John Smith, Dominion Agent, Hamilton, Extracts from 34
Report of A. G. Smyth, Dominion Agent, London 43
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REPORT
COMMISSIONER OF IMMIGRATION,
YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1881.
To the Honourable John Beverley Robinson,
Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour :
The undersigned has the honour to submit the following Report on the operations of
the Department of Immigration for the year ending 31st December, 1881 : —
During the past year there was an active movement of immigrants from the Old
to the New World, but owing, doubtless, to the keen competition by other Provinces
of the Dominion and the United States, Ontario did not obtain as large a proportion as
in former years. A large number of immigrants bound for the States landed at Quebec
and passed through Ontario, but their destinations having been fixed before they left
their homes, there was little hope of inducing them to remain in this Province. The
total number of immigrants settled in Ontario, through agencies, during the year was
18,233, as against 19,291 in 1880 ; while the total arrivals at Halifax and Quebec were
32,184, as against 27,877 in 1880.
From 1876 to 1880, both inclusive, there was but little demand in the Province of
Quebec for farm labourers and female domestic servants, and wages being higher in
Ontario, most of the immigrants who landed at Quebec found their way to this Province.
The system of granting free passes to immigrants during those years placed Ontario,
though farther west, on an equal footing with the Province of Quebec, while the higher
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wages paid in this Province formed sufficient inducement to the immigrants to give
Ontario the preference. On the 1st of January, 1881, Ontario withdrew from the
arrangement with the Dominion Government under which farm labourers and female
domestic servants were provided with free passage to this Province. The Quebec
Government, a few years ago, also withdrew from that arrangement, but having since
returned to it, its agents were authorized to grant free passes to all classes of immigrants
to any part of the Province of Quebec during the year 1881.
The Dominion Government continued, until the 9th of July last, to grant free passes
to immigrants bound for Ontario, but from that date such immigrants as could be
employed in the Province of Quebec could not obtain passes to Ontario. The result was,
that though wages were much higher in Ontario, as many approved domestic servants
and unmarried farm labourers as could be prevailed upon to remain were settled in
the Province of Quebec, while other immigrants with large families and small means
were sent by the Dominion Agent to Kingston or Toronto. It may be noticed that this
Province has saved from $15,000 to §18,000 by the change of policy, and a much larger
sum if the claims of the Dominion were conceded.
Female Domestic Servants.
In every part of Ontario the demand for female domestic servants was very pressing
during the entire season, but the supply was altogether inadequate. The few experienced
servants that arrived were readily engaged at wages ranging from §8 to §10 per month
and maintenance, and owing to the keen demand in the cities few could be induced to go
to the country towns. It is becoming generally known that well-trained servants are
scarce even in England, and command high wages ; consequently few of this class are
disposed to emigrate to the colonies. There is, however, a large number of partially
trained domestic servants in the British Islands who would very materially better their
circumstances by coming to this Province. A society, composed of ladies and gentlemen
of influence and position, has recently been formed in London, England, with a view to
encourage and assist the emigration of the latter class to the Dominion. It is proposed
to send a number of the girls together in care of some reliable and responsible person,
who shall cross the ocean with them and place those for Ontario in charge of the Ontario
Immigration Agent at Quebec, from which place free passage will be provided for them to
this Province. The Dominion travelling agent will convoy them, along with other immi-
grants, to Toronto, and place them in charge of the local agents. The committee in
London, England, recommends that committees of ladies should be formed in the prin-
cipal cities and towns of Ontario to assist in obtaining respectable places for the girls,
give them advice and sympathy, keep a record of their movements and watch over their
moral and temporal welfare. The formation of such committees would not only be an
inducement to respectable girls to emigrate, but would also encourage them to remain at
domestic service. There are not a few respectable girls, who, being strangers, find them-
selves cut off from social enjoyment, and leave service in disgust and seek employment
in factories or elsewhere. Girls coming out under the auspices of the society in London
are to have certificates of character sent to this Department one week in advance of their
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arrival here. Only girls of good moral character, suitable age, and sound health, are to
be sent. In Toronto a committee has already been formed for the purpose above
mentioned.
Farm Labourers.
During the year 1881, there was almost as great a demand for farm labourers as for
•domestic servants. In the early part of the season general labourers were much sought
after at high wages, but as farmers were tardy in raising the wages of farm labourers
proportionately, the consequence was that, though the arrivals were large in May and
June, many were induced to accept other employment at $1.25 to $1.50 per day as long
as farmers were only offering from $15 to $16 per month, with board, for the summer season.
As the season advanced farmers paid from $25 to $30 per month, with board and wash-
ing, bu it was impossible to find a sufficient number of men to supply the demand even
at these wages. From all parts of the Province pressing orders were sent to the agencies,
but the demand could not be supplied. Nearly all the farm labourers who arrived at
Toronto were engaged at the sheds by farmers who came to meet them, and there were
instances of some who came one hundred miles to look for men, only to go back disap-
pointed. Farmers are already sending orders for men, with a view to secure them in
•time for spring work. In the eastern sections of the Province the demand for labourers
was brisk, but the farmers did not suSer so much from want of them as did those north
and west of Toronto. If farmers could be induced to build more cottages suitable for
labourers' families, they would secure more permanent labourers, and their daughters as
domestic servants.
Tenant Farmers.
A considerable number of tenant farmers settled in Ontario in 1881, but it is
'impossible to form an estimate, even approximately, of the actual number. Many of
them came out as cabin passengers, and left Quebec without calling on the agent. Some
called at the Department, while others went direct to friends with whom they were in
correspondence prior to their departure from Europe. For the information of tenant
farmers from Europe, lists of purchasable farms, with full description, price, and terms
of payment, have been obtained from the various districts of Ontario. It has been
found necessary for the officers of the Department to collect information as to the general
character of the various districts of Ontario in order to be able to advise capitalists
seeking investments. Several land agents have also placed their lists of land at the dis
posal of the Department for the use of immigrants. The Report of the Agricultural
Commission has been found to contain much information of the kind that immigrants
would find it impossible to collect for themselves.
The Dominion Government having during last summer invited four delegates
from Germany to visit Manitoba, and other parts of the Dominion, the undersigned
thought it desirable that they should visit the German settlements of Ontario. After
spending a few days in the prosperous county of Waterloo and neighbourhood, they,
with the Secretary of the Department and an interpreter, visited the German settlement
in the township of Arthur, where they found several men from their own neighbourhood
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in Germany, who came to Canada about sixteen years ago without means, but who are
now in possession of well-improved and well-stocked farms of one hundred and fifty acres
each. From Arthur they went to the various German settlements of Normaaby, Carrick,
and townships in the county of Bruce, and one of their number visited also the German
settlements in Muskoka. They were equally surprised and pleased at the remarkable
success of their countrymen in those settlements.
An account between the Dominion and Ontario Governments, for the transportation
of immigrants from Quebec to Ontario, has remained unsettled since 1878, a difference
of opinion having existed as to the amount for which the latter was liable. As formerly
explained, the Dominion Government entered into an arrangement with the Grand Trunk
Railway Company, without the knowledge or acquiescence of the undersigned, by which
the rates for the carriage of immigrants were raised from one cent to one and two-third
cents per mile, and it was not conceded by the undersigned that Ontario was justly
liable for the extra charge. The cost of carriage for 1878, 1879 and 1880 was made on
the basis of one cent per mile, and two-thirds of the amount, in accordance with the
agreement, has been paid to the Dominion Government.
Through the Immigration Agency in Liverpool, every available means consistent
with economy was used to spread information in Britain regarding this Province during
the year. In addition to the circulation of the " British Farmer's Guide," 50.000 copies
of a smaller pamphlet, together with maps, are being circulated. Advantage has also
been taken of the principal agricultural fairs held periodically in England, Ireland and
Scotland to circulate printed matter relating to this Province.
There are many men of wealth in England who desire to make their sons Canadian
farmers. With that practical good sense characteristic of the better class of Englishmen,
they wish to have their sons trained in all the details of farm work before they entrust
them with farms of their own. They propose to grant bonuses of about $75 to farmers
taking the young men as farm pupils. They expect them to be treated as members of
the farmer's family, and receive wages according to whatever they are worth. An oppor-
tunity will be afforded by the Department, during the current season, to farmers, to make-
application for such pupils.
The arrivals at Quebec in 1880 and 1881 respectively, were as follows : —
1880 — Steerage passengers, 21,730 ; Cabin, 3,142 24,872
1881— Steerage passengers, 26,049 ; Cabin, 3,489 29,538
Increase in 1881 4,666
Total arrivals at Halifax in 1881 3,646
Total arrivals at Quebec in 1881 29,538
Total arrivals at Halifax and Quebec in 1881 32,184
Total arrivals at Halifax and Quebec in 1880 27,877
! ncrease in 1881 4,307
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A. 1882
The following is a statement of the number of immigrants settled in the Province of
Ontario, through the Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, Hamilton, and London Agencies, with
their nationalities, during the years 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1881 respec-
tively : —
Year.
English.
Scotch.
Irish.
German.
Other Countries.
Total.
1876.
5,722
1,054
1,266
654
2,736
11,432
1877.
4,891
1,362
1,310
756
3,335
11,654
1878.
6,124
1,785
1,551
620
2,975
13,055
1S79.
12,169
2,894
3,993
1,450
3,901
24,407
1880.
7,980
3,027
4,518
1,197
2,569
19,291
1881.
7,704
3,070
4,521
1,274
1,664
18,233
The above table shows a decrease of 1,058 in 1881 as compared with 1880.
The total arrivals in and departures from Ontario, in 1880 and 1881 respectively,
were as follows : —
Via St. Lawrence.
1880—22,443
1881—20,899
Passed
United States. Total Arrivals, through the Province. Remained in Ontario.
47,432 69,875 50,584 19,291
58,254 79,153 60,920 18,233
Decrease in 1881 1,058
The immigrants settled in this Province during the years 1877, 1878, 1879, 11
and 1881 were distributed through its respective Agencies as follows : —
Year.
Ottawa.
Kingston.
Toronto.
Hamilton.
London.
Total.
1S77.
431
743
2,534
6,590
1,356
11,654
1878.
416
746
4,602
6,348
943
13,055
1879.
608
1,134
9,509
10,639
2,517
24,407
1880.
767
1,363
7,094
8,241
1,826
19,291
1881.
977
2,187
7,779
6,227
1,063
18,233
In addition to the above immigrants, the following numbers were reported through
the Customs as having arrived and settled in Ontario : —
1877. 1878. 1879. 1880. 1881.
Ottawa and ports within its Agency . .1,029
Kingston do do .. 1,770
Toronto do do ..1,412
Hamilton do do
842
768
721
No return,
649
566
589
859
837
716
646
1,145
674
959
748
930
London
do
do
2,014 1,883 1,411 2,731 4033
Total 6,225 4,885 4,420 5,435 6967
Increase in 1881, through Customs 1,532
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A. 1882
The value of the effects of the immigrants reported through Customs was : —
1880. 1881.
Ottawa $24,517 No return.
Kirjgston and ports within its Agency 18,850 $38,056
Toronto do do 61,552 84,837
Hamilton do do 44,435 44,479
London do do 109,565 146,703
Total value in 1880 and 1881 258,919 314,075
Total value in 1879 and 1880 244,618 258,919
Increase in 1880 and 1881 14,301 55,156
Table A shows the monthly, quarterly, and yearly arrivals at, and departures from
the various Agencies, the nationalities of those immigrants who settled in this Province,
and the grand totals of 1880 and 1881 respectively.
The following statement shows the number of emigrants who left the British Islands
for places out of Europe, and the percentage settled in Ontario, through Agencies, during
the years 1874, 1875, 1876, 1877, 1878, 1879, 1880, and 1SS1 respectively: —
Year. Numbers Left. Settled in Ontario. Percentage.
1874. 241,014 25,444 10.55
1875. 173,809 17,655 10.16
1876. 138,222 11,432 8.27
1877. 119,971 11,654 9.77
1878. 147,663 13,055 8.84
1879. 217,163 24,407 11.23
1880. 332,294 19,291 5.80
1881. Returns not to hand in time. 18,233 ....
The following statement shows the aggregate number of children settled in this Pro-
▼ ince since 1868, by the undermentioned parties : —
Yeab.
>>
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J3
3
s
3
1
s
a
o
_s
>
til
c
'5
a
a
73
3
D
"3
18G8
5
187
253
1'77
185
134
193
18'',»
187
1870
1114
498
321
358
279
184
163
447
1871
1.S72
102
50
78
71
594
1x74 . .
81
43
l»7tf
234
Hi
L315
1065
L659
;»039
'5117
>S337
»85
>)839
i>rS49
hiOO
2)290
-
i>l439
M636
2J503
P2983
fB300
I.rai3
42 NCi ARE THE NUMBERS SETTLED IN
HROUGH AGENCIES, AND REl'l >RTED
10 CUSTOMS DURING THE TWELVE
SDING 31st DECEMBER, 1881.
31
m:i mm
THROUCH
AGENCIES.
REPORTED
TH HOUGH
CI STUMS.
977 I No Return.
2,187 S59
7,779 1,145
6,227
1,063
930
4,033
1 OTAI.
XETTLE1I IN
ONTARIO.
977
3,046
8,924
7,157
5,096
5,435 24,726
T. Ill Ml \ 1 I Showing tin number "of immigrants arrived, Ike number remained in Ontario, with their nationalities, and the expenses of each .Agency, for the twelve months ending 3 rst Deccml
.:
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Year.
o
o
1
a,
,
61
'o
oj
rt
§
M
s
W-o
a
3
§
s
£
>
|3
pq
OS
O
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1877
91
42
115
68
S3
86
28
32
317
1878
79
307
1879
96
68
95
114
126
129
57
41
24
22
31)8
1880
11
22
407
1881
117
90
158
60
43
45
513
Total ...
1648
2479
492
028
273
n
67
5598
The number of farm-labourers, including their families, and female domestic servants
brought out through this Department, in 1S79, 1880, and 1881, was as follows : —
1879. 1880. 1881.
Farm-labourers 199 273 209
Female domestic servants 37 121 80
Expenditure.
The total expenditure on account of Immigration, during the years 187S, 1879, 1880
and 1881, respectively, was as follows: —
Agencies in Europe. .
Agencies in Canada
Dominion G ivernment proportion of carriage fro
Quebec
Carriage of Immigrants in Ontario.
Provisions for Immigrants, including medical attend-
ance
Assistance to Immigrants in reduction of passage
money I
Bonus to Immigrants paid in Ontario
Incidentals
Inspection
Immigration Pamphlet
7,051 10
2,618 38
7,139 32
4,817 94
5,610 38
775 13
2,406 00
829 84
127 00
Cost per head, including Immigrants settled through
Agencies only
S c.
$ c.
$ c.
7,955 46
4,806 00
5,553 00
2,295 72
2,903 48
2,777 93
7,000 00
20,000 00
14,803 55
8,944 48
9,321 76
5,064 97
11,720 57
8,513 75
5,952 84
222 62
39,050 12
1 62
6,497 74
52,982 19
2 74
34,826 37
1 91
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The following statement, condensed from the Reports of the Commissioner of Crown
Lands, shews the progress of the settlement of the Free Grant Districts since 1868 : —
Year.
^ rf*
.a o,
P
Number of persons
located.
Number of acres
located.
•a I
1"
Number of lots, the
locations of which
have been can-
celled.
a
a.
s-5
1868
15
24
14
1
18
6
10
1
511
566
1,200
1,113
875
757
919
1,387
1,463
1,914
2,115
1,506
1,292
1,077
46,336
56,011
155,427i
153,105$
115,065
100,603$
119,070
186,807
192,858
260,801
274,238
199,500
181,745
153,764
82
52
148
139
97
79
57
89
110
149
18S
123
110
155
2,120
956
4,685$
3,4524
2,268$
5,038
2,114
3,896
2,261
5,534
6,637
4,911
3,621
8,870
1869 ...
1870
1871
1872
148
381
453
381
462
691
1,118
1,018
870
781
1873
1874
755
1875
570
1876
546
1878
4
1
542
472
1879
513
lssn
23
5
487
1S81
487
Total
122
16,695
2,195,331J
1,578
56,294$
6,303
4,372
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The following statement shows the nationalities of the immigrants who arrived at
the port of Quebec from 1876 to 1881, inclusive : —
English
Irish
Scotch
Germans
Scandinavians
French and Belgians . .
Swiss
Italians
Russian (Mennonites).
Russians
Icelanders
1876. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1880.
1,009
104
1,157
289
1,358
20
1,157
10,901
4,640
742
799
84
1,004
150
62
12
183
9 i
52
7,743
5,335
1,041
1,077
238
1,538
134
146
10,395
1,543
1,448
349
2,872
149
33
6
208
10,258 17,241
11,000
3,163
2,861
282^)
7,395
13,591
2,624
2,958-
I
I
71 J
24,872
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A. 1882
Statement showing the number of Immigrants settled in Ontario, through Agencies,
and reported through Customs, from 1868 to 1881.
Year.
Number settled
through Agen-
cies.
Number reported
through Cus-
toms.
Total number
settled.
Value of the Effecti
of I mini g rants
reported through
Customs.
1868
10873
15893
25590
25842
28129
39184
31720
21751
19123
17879
17940
28827
24726
25200
No returns reported.
1809
1870
1S71
1872
1873*
1874
25444
17655
11432
11654
13055
24407
19291
18233
6276
4096
7691
6225
4885
4420
5435
+6967
Returns not complete
$328236 00
1875
1876
279138 00
1S77
305662 00
1878
311117 00
1880
1881
Total
141171
45995
332677
$2041765 00
* The immigrants settled through Agencies and those reported through Customs are included in the
totals up to the year 1874.
t Immigrants reported through Customs and settled in the Ottawa District not included. — D. S.
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The following statement shews the number of letters and other documents received, and
the number sent out from the Department, exclusive of maps and ordinary circulars,
during the years 1879, 1880 and 1881 :—
Number of special letters written, copied and sent out, including
letters sent from Quebec office
Number of telegrams
Number of sessional letters and printographed circulars
Number of passenger warrants sent to England
Total number sent out .
Number of letters received and tiled .
Number of sessional letters received .
Total number received
Number of Immigration accounts certified and filed in duplicate..
Number of Agricultural College accounts received and examined
Number of approved immigrants sent for
858
260
1994
99
2150
1506
1152
390
2803
178
4732
2190
888
421
2600
130
1580
2100
Amount of money paid through the Department to bring eut
approved immigrants from the British Isles
387
254
236
S45S5 10
405
437
394
§7444 22
348
440
289
Further details will be found in the various Appendices to this Report.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
ARTHUR 8. HARDY,
Commissioner.
Toronto, February, 1882.
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APPENDICES.
No. 1.
ANNUAL REPORT OF PETER BYRNE, ESQ., ONTARIO IMMIGRATION
AGENT, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.
Ontario Government Agency,
6 South Castle Street,
Liverpool, 31st Dec, 1881.
The Hon. A. S. Hardy,
Commissioner of Immigration, (fee,
Toronto.
Sir, — I have the honour to report that the operations of this Agency during the
past year have been conducted on the same plan and by the same means as the year
previous, namely : — by newspaper advertising ; by the distribution of printed matter at
Agricultural Shows, and through various agencies, public and private, throughout the
country ; by conference with intending emigrants, and by correspondence. In these
various ways the object has been to diffuse information regarding the resources and
attractions of the Province, and to promote the emigration of such people as would prove
a welcome and desirable addition to its population, and to discourage from going those of
an opposite description. Through the various channels referred to there have been
distributed about 20,000 pamphlets, 10,000 sheet maps embellished with lithograph
views and accompanied with letter-press, and upwards of 50,000 leaflets and circulars,
besides considerable numbers of Reports of various kinds.
The stock of the large pamphlet, " The British Farmer's Guide to Ontario," having
become nearly exhausted, I found it necessary to prepare a small one to take its place,
for general distribution. Its size was limited to sixteen pages, in order to keep down
the cost and to facilitate its distribution. It contains a small coloured sketch map
showing the Province extended to the limits assigned to it by the Boundary Commission.
The contents consist mostly of extracts from the reports of the British farmer delegates
who visited the Province a year or two ago, together with facts and testimony regarding
the Province from other sources. I find by experience that a pamphlet of this size is
much better adapted for exclusive distribution than one of larger bulk, for, whilst it
costs comparatively little to print and to distribute by parcel or post, or by hand, it
answers the general purpose of such publications just about as well. If those who receive
it do not find in it sufficient information or the particular facts they wish to know, it
directs them where they may obtain fuller details and get answers to all their inquiries.
I got only 10,000 copies at first, being anxious to obtain your approval and authority
before having a larger number printed. Since the receipt of your instructions on the
subject I have ordered 40,000 more. I am now making arrangements to place 10,000 to
15,000 copies in the hands of as many rural clergymen in different parts of the United
Kingdom, during the next few weeks. Clergymen are often consulted by members of
their flocks on tin' subject of emigration, and the possession of this pamphlet will enable
them to impart sound information and ad irding Ontario as a field of emigration.
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In reference to the subject of advertising, I have followed the same course as last
year, namely, putting a short advertisement in about 300 country newspapers most
circulated in small towns and the rural districts, and in a comparatively small number of
journals of large and general circulation, and in a few that are specially devoted to agri-
cultural matters and largely read by the farming community. In the case of all these
papers, I have been able to insert the advertisement for only a limited portion of the
year, with a few exceptions. I may venture here to repeat what I stated in my last
report, that I believe it would be very advantageous to have an advertisement for the
whole or greater part of the year in a certain number of the best newspapers for this
purpose.
During the past summer I occasionally received from Mr. Spence and others reports
to the effect that there was a very pressing demand for farm labourers in the Province,
which the emigrant arrivals were inadequate to supply. In replying to Mr. Spence, I
pointed out that an abundant supply of farm labourers could be obtained in this country
if some means were devised of paying their fares, to be refunded out of their wages,
I suggested to Mr. Spence, that farmers who were greatly in need of help might remit,
through the Department, funds to pay the fares of as many labourers as they required.
On my part care would be taken to select and send out only men of good character. It
would not he possible to guarantee satisfaction in all cases, but by taking pains to secure
only such men as could be well recommended both as to character and capability, the
risk of failure or disappointment would be reduced to a minimum. At all events, the
suggestion may be worth the consideration of those farmers who are anxious to avert
future inconvenience and loss for want of sufficient labour ; and it may be that many
would act upon it if it were brought under their notice by public advertisement. It
would be desirable in such cases that the farmer be prepared to offer an engagement by
the year, and to state the amount of wages he would be willing to pay for a man of good
average ability, also whether a single or a married man was preferred.
In a former report I drew attention to the number of applications made to me on
behalf of the sons of English gentlemen and others, for information as to the terms and
conditions of admission to the Provincial Agricultural College at Guelph ; but learning
that there was little or no chance of students from this country being admitted, owing to
the popularity of the college with the sons of Ontario farmers themselves, for whose
benefit it was established, I have not been able to give any encouragement to outsiders.
It has, however, frequently occurred to me that such youths might find openings with
Ontario farmers, who are quite competent to give them a good, sound agricultural train-
in", besides affording them the advantages of a comfortable home and intelligent society.
In many cases liberal premiums would gladly be paid by parents or guardians, or by
young men themselves, to farmers who could offer such inducements, it being understood
that the young men would participate in the work of the farm like the farmers' own
sons, and receive, in addition to board and lodging, wages or not, as might be agreed upon.
Many of the young men thus placed would sooner or later have command of capital, and
eventually settle down in the Province as farmers on their own account. Doubtless, also,
there are plenty of farmers who would be glad to receive respectable youths without a
premium, and give them a home and some little wages in return for their labour. The
main thing is to bring these classes of youths and the farmers who are prepared to receive
them into communication through a medium that will inspire mutual confidence. Parents
and guardians who would like to see their sons or their wards comfortably placed with a
good farmer in Ontario, naturally shrink from sending them out in a haphazard way,
without knowing where or when they will obtain a situation, or whether when obtained it
■will be suitable for them. On the other hand, respectable farmers would naturally require
to be assured that the youths whom they are asked to receive into their homes are of
thoroughly good character and antecedents, and disposed to carry out in good faith the
terms of a fair agreement. I am glad that this mode of contributing to the supply of
useful labour in the Province, and at the same time adding to the population a most
desirable class of settlers, has received your favourable consideration, and that you have
decided on giving it a trial during the forthcoming season. Since the receipt of your
letter to me on the subject I have put myself in communication with some private but
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influential persons who feel a special interest in this branch of emigration, ami I am sure
of their co-operation and that of many others in promoting it under the regulations of the
proposed scheme.
Another class whose emigration it is highly desirable to promote by a special effort,
if possible, is that of female domestic servants, for whom I believe there is a more urgent
demand than ever in the Province. Rut as [ have before had occasion to point out, good
efficient servants are at a premium heir also, and even those who possess but indifferent
qualifications have no difficulty in getting situations. The few we do secure for Ontario
are generally such as go out with their parents or to join relatives or friends already settled
in the Province. I am therefore of opinion that nothing short of an offer of free passages,
extensively advertised, would secure anything like an adequate supply. And many
thus obtained would be found, [ fear, to be of very inferior training and capacity. The
cost of an "assisted passage" for a domestic servant is at present £\; formerly it was
only a fraction over £1. If the fares were again reduced to £\, it would operate; to some
extent as an inducement to families consisting largely of girls old enough for domestic
service, to emigrate, who otherwise would not be able to bear the cost ; and if free passages
were offered this inducement would of course be all the stronger, and a corresponding
increase in the emigration of such families would take place as a natural result.
The ''Assisted Passage" rates of fare, formerly granted only to farm labourers and
their families and to female domestic servants, were extended during the year to working
class emigrants generally. These rates now stand as follows: — For each person over 12
years of age, £5; each child under 12, £2 10s.; infants under 1 year, 10s.; and domestic
servants, £4.
The number of emigrants whose passages were paid during the past year by their
friends in Ontario was 359 souls, equal to 281 statute adults. Of this number 105 were
domestic servants, 81 farm labourers, and the remainder chiefly the wives and families of
farm labourers and others. The amount of money received for this purpose, chiefly
through Mr. Spence, Secretary of the Immigration Department, was $6,500. These
figures show a slight decrease when compared with those of last year.
The official emigration returns for the year have not been received from the Board of
Trade up to the time of closing this report, but I shall forward thein as soon as they come
to hand.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
P. BYRNE,
Agent for Ontario.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
No. 2.
ANNUAL REPORT OF R. M. PERSSE, ESQ., ONTARIO IMMIGRATION
AGENT, QUEBEC.
Toronto, 3rd January, 188 .'.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit for your information the following report of my
operations, at the port of Quebec, during the navigation season of 1881 : —
I left Toronto on Thursday, the 28th of April, and reached Point Levis on Saturday,
the 30th, in good time to meet the first passenger steamship of season, the ss. Bueiion
Ayrean, from Glasgow, which arrived on Sunday, the 1st May, having on board 127
immigrants.
On Monday, the 2nd May, the mail steamships Polynesian and the Scandinavian
arrived in port, and disembarked in all 894 passengers.
The general destinations of the steerage adults were : —
Province of Quebec 38
Manitoba 26
United States 190
Ontario 397
It will be seen by this that the Province of Ontario had, in the early part of the
season, a good start in securing a large share of the newly-arrived immigrants, but 1
regret to say that this did not continue, for reasons which will be given later on.
The number of steamships that arrived with immigrants, and disembarked at Point
Levis wharf, was 126, as against 128 during 18S0. This does not include all the passenger
steamers that arrived in port, as some odd steamships of the "London" and "Beaver"
lines arrived with only a few passengers ; and as they did not land the passengers at Point
Levis wharf, no notice has been taken of them.
The total arrivals of immigrants at Quebec during the season of navigation of 1881,
which opened on the 1st May, and closed on the 14th November, were : —
Cabin 3,489
Steerage .' 26,049
Total 29,538
The corresponding figure* for the previous year were : —
Cabin 3,142
Steerage 21,730
Total 24,872
These figures show the total increase of L881, over 1880, to be 1,666 souks.
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The general destination of the steerage passengers for the year 1880 and 1881,
respectively, was as follows : —
1880.
1881.
Adults.
21
430
1,(14/.
7
599
6,375
8,753
17,239
4,491
Adults.
124
1,0194
8.628J
7,272
19,9004
6,1484
T
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tal
number o
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Ti
21,730
26,049
The total number of immigrants for Ontario, in 1881, was 7,272 adults, equal to
9,696 souls; as compared with 8,753 adults, equal to 11,671 souls, in 1880, showing a
decrease for 1881 of 1,481 adults, equal to 1,975 souls.
The nationalities of the cabin and steerage passengers of 1881, compared with those
of 1880, were as follows : —
1880.
1881.
11,000
3, 163
2,861
7,848
24,872
2,624
2,958
10,365
29,538
Total
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The following statement shows the number of children assisted to emigrate by various
parties, and settled in the Province of Ontario, during the season of 1881 :
By Whom Assisted.
Miss Rye . . .
Misb Macnheison
.Miss Bilbrough
Rev. T. B. Stephenson
Mr. John T. Middlemore .......
Cardinal Manning's Committee
Total number assisted 276 237 f>13
112
24
' Homes " in Ontario.
11 Our Western Home," Niagara.
"Roys' Home," Gait.
" Marchmont Home," Belleville.
" Children's Home," Hamilton.
"Guthrie Home," London
Ottawa Agency.
By referriug to the monthly retarns of 1881, it can be seen that during the months
of May and June there was a marked increase in the number of immigrants for tbe
Province of Ontario, while the months of July and August show a correspondingly
marked decrease.
Statement of the number of adult immigrants settled in the Provinces of Quebec
and Ontario, respectively, during the navigation season of 1881 : —
Province of Quehec.
May 360
June 328
July 696|
August 835|
September 407
October 537A
November 102
Total adults 3,266*.
Province of Ontario.
May 2,137£
June 1,566
.July 1,107
August 65 1 .',
September 837
October 749.]
November 223A
Total adults 7.272
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From the opening of navigation I had no difficulty in getting farm hands and female
domestic servants forwarded by free pass to Ontario until the 9th July, when I was
informed by Mr. Stafford, the Agent for the Dominion Government at Quebec, that he
had received instructions from the Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, as follows: —
"Restrict passes to Ontario. All needy immigrants must be sent to the nearest
place where employment offers, chiefly to the Province of Quebec, because Quebec Gov-
ernment pays two-thirds cost of transport."
The result was that the very best farm labourers and the majority of the female
domestic servants were secured for the Eastern Townships and Montreal city. The immi-
grants arriving by mail steamships were generally met by Mr. A. 0. Killam, of Compton.
This Agent is an officer of the Dominion Government, and exercised the privilege of
selecting farm hands and female domestic servants for the Eastern Townships ; and being
a farmer of great experience he was careful in choosing none but the best farm hands,
chiefly single men. Such as had large families and were without means had to be pro-
vided for in some way, and as they could not be located in this rather limited Agency,
they were sent by the Dominion Agent to Kingston or Toronto. Mr. Killam always
convoyed his party of immigrants to Sherbrooke and Compton.
Female Domestic Servants.
Between the 10th July and end of October I received numerous applications from
residents at Smith's Falls, Brockville, Kingston, Belleville, Port Hope, Toronto, llamil
ton and London, requesting me to send them servant girls ; but owing to the instructions
received by the Dominion Agent at Quebec, from the Department of Agriculture at
Ottawa, " to restrict passes to Ontario," I was not in a position to forward them. When
immigrant girls presented themselves at the office window of the Dominion Agent for a
pass to Toronto, or some other place in Ontario, they usually received for answer, " Very
sorry I can't send you there ; but I can send you to where you will get immediate
employment — to Sherbrooke, (Joinpton, or Montreal."
I found it necessary, therefore, in the interest of this Province, to use some means
to secure some of these for Ontario. With this view I placed a large blackboard in front
of the Ontario office, where the immigrants pass and repass, inscribing in chalk the num-
ber of servant girls required from time to time in Toronto, with rate of wages, shewing
a considerable advance on wages paid in Quebec. By this means I was successful in
inducing some of the better class of female servants, who had sufficient money to pay
their railway fare, to go to Toronto.
The rate of wages paid to immigrant girls in the Eastern Townships is from $5 to
$6, and in Quebec city from $4 to $5 ; while the same class of servant girls can command
in Ontario from $6 to $8, and in many cases experienced laundry women, cooks, and
general servants can obtain in Toronto from $10 to $12 per month.
Prepaid Immigrants.
The number of prepaid immigrants sent for through the Department, and who
landed at Quebec, was less than in the previous year. On their arrival they presented
cards or circular letters from Mr. P. Byrne, the Ontario Agent at Liverpool, shewing that
their destination was the Province of Ontario. As I was not authorized to issue passes
in 1881, I allowed the immigrant to retain such circulars or cards, and referred them to
the Agent of the Dominion Government.
Statement A shows the number, ages and sexes of the children brought out by
the various parties, and settled in the Province during the season of 1881.
Statement B shows the name of each steamship that arrived with immigrants, num-
ber of cabin and steerage passengers, with date of arrival at Quebec ; also the general
destination of the steerage adults ; also the nationalities of the cabin and steerage pas-
sengers. •
Statement C shows the Recapitulation for the seven months' work at Quebec, com-
pared with that of corresponding months of the previous years.
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It is absolutely necessary for many reasons, that immigrants, on their arrival at
Point Levis, after their baggage is examined by the Customs authorities, and cheeked by
the Grand Trunk Railway Baggage-master, should be forwarded on their westward
journey as quickly as possible.
The officers and employees of the Grand Trunk Railway Company were, I must say,
very considerate and obliging to the newly-arrived immigrants, and have been most zealous
and energetic in their respective duties in the dispatch, care and attention to all immi-
grants.
Before closing this Report, I beg leave to call your attention to the courtesy shown
to the Department by the Owners and Agents of the Allan and Dominion steamship com-
panies respectively, in supplying me regularly, as in the previous years, with copies of
all passenger lists. These lists have been very valuable to the Department, and have also
aided me considerably in compiling statistics for this Report.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
RICHARD M. PERSSE,
(Miario Immigration Agent.
To the Hon. Arthur S. Hardy, M.P.P.,
Commissioner of Immigration, iLx., <kc,
Toronto.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF EDWIN (JLAY, ESQ., IMMIGRATION AGENT,
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David Spence, Esg.
My Dear Sir, — Please find enclosed statement of immigrant arrivals at this port
for the past thirteen months. Their general destination is ail I am able to give you
outside of Nova Scotia, as I have issued no free passes for the Upper Provinces, except ;•
few for Quebec.
I am yours faithfully,
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A. 1832
No. 4.
ANNUAL REPORT OF W. J. WILLS, ESQ., IMMIGRATION AGENT,
OTTAWA.
Government Immigration Office,
Ottawa, 2nd January, 1882.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit my Annual Immigration Report for the year
ending 3 1st December, 1881.
The total number of arrivals were as follows : —
English
Irish
Scotch
German
French
Scandinavian
Austrian
European Immigrants.
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The following destitute immigrants received assistance in the shape of passage orders
and goods to enable them to reach places where their service was required, and others to
reach relatives who preceded them into this Agency, equal to 814 adults at $1.37 per
adult : —
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Women.
Children.
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Irish
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150
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40
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242
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187
935
20
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
They were disposed of in the following order, viz. : —
City of Ottawa 303
Towns east of Toronto 57
County of Carleton 202
" Renfrew i : 321
" Prescott and Russell 70
" Lanark 24
" Ottawa 57
" Pontine 62
" Argenteuil 177
City of Montreal 43
Province of Manitoba 25
Left for United States 1
Total 1342
These immigrants were composed of the following classes : — Agricultural labourers,
328; common labom-ers, 188; female domestics, 126; brass-founders, 2; boiler-maker,
1; butchers, 2; blacksmiths, 5; bricklayers, 12; bakers, 3 ; brush-makers, 3; book-
binder, 1 ; boys, 30 ; clerks, 61 ; carpenters, 22 ; cabinet-makers, 2 ; gardeners, 7 ; grooms,
6 ; lock-maker, 1 ; machinists, 10 ; stone-masons, 11 ; moulder, 1 ; painter, 1 ; plumbers,
3 ; saddler, 1 ; sawyers, 2 ; tailors, 5 ; watch-makers, 2 ; weavers, 3 ; wheelwright, 1 ;
all of whom were disposed of immediately on arrival here.
In addition to the above, many have reached here from the United States seeking
employment, and others came to join relatives, of whom I kept no account, having been
notified officially that the Customs officers furnished an account of this class of persons
monthly to the Department of Agriculture direct, thereby relieving me of this duty.
The immigrants of 1881 were healthy, and required but little medical aid.
Over 76 German families reached here, a number of whom proceeded to join rela-
tives and acquaintances previously located, where they had selected sites for settlement
purposes on the Crown Lands in the Counties of Renfrew and Pontiac.
It was entirely impossible for me to ascertain accurately the relative amounts brought
out in this year, both in effects and money, by immigrants arriving. On the whole they
were possessed of more means than are usually found with this class, and I think I am
-quite safe in stating that the approximate value may be cited at about $35,000.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient, humble servant,
W. J. WILLS, Agent.
To the Honourable the ' 'ommissioner of Immigration,
Toronto.
There is no Return of immigrants reported through Customs at this Agency, as
shown by the following telegrams : —
Toronto, 24th January, 1882.
W. J. Wills,
Immigration Agent, Ottawa.
Can you send me Return of arrivals through Customs for Report 1 You may get it
■from Mr. Lowe.
David Spence.
Ottawa, 25th January, 1882.
David Spence,
Secretin-// of Immigration, Toronto.
Department of Agriculture states you have been written to on this subject, and the
information trained by them belongs to their Report.
W. J. Wills.
21
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A. 1882
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
No. 5.
ANNUAL REPOET OF RICHARD MACPHERSON, ESQ., IMMIGRATION
AGENT, KINGSTON, ONTARIO.
Government Immigration Office,
Kingston, 10th January, 1882.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit for your information the Annual Report of this
■office with statements annexed, for the year 1881, viz.: —
Statement A — Showing the number and nationality of immigrants arrived at the
Kingston Agency during each month, from 1st January to 31st December last, by way of
the St. Lawrence and the United States respectively, classified as to sexes ; also showing
the number of immigrants fed, and number of free meals, and free passes granted.
Statement i'. Showing the number and nationality of immigrants for the year 1881,
and their general destination.
Statement C — Showing the number and destination of immigrants forwarded from
this office by free passes during the twelve months ended 31st December last.
Statement D — Showing the number of settlers from the United States who have made
entries within the several ports of entry within ray district since 1st January, 1881, and
the value of their effects, amounting to the sum of $38,056.
The supply of agricultural labourers was very far short of the demand, as also of female
domestic servants. In fact, during a. greater portion of the year I could have placed at
good wages many more of all classes than I had, but as the season advanced, say after
October, the demand decreased, and it became more difficult to find work. In the winter
season it is almost impossible to obtain any employment in my district for newly-arrived
immigrants.
There was one case of death at the hospital here of an immigrant during the past
summer, who had been working on the Napanee and Tamworth Railway, but with this
exception I learned of no serious illness among the immigrants settled in my agency,
although there were a considerable number who required medical attendance and several
were placed in hospital for short terms.
As you will see by my returns, the European immigration into this district during the
past year has been over 60 per cent, above that of 1879 or 1880, and about 175 per cent,
greater than that of either 1877 or 1878.
Miss Uilbrough, of Marchmont Home, Belleville, continues her good work, having in
April and June last brought out from Scotland 157 children who had been trained in Mr.
Quarrier's Home, Glasgow.
There has been a large quantity of mineral forwarded from this city during the past
year — say 7,000 tons phosphate and 19,000 tons of iron ore — besides which there is now
lying at the mines, in the township of Levant, county of Lanark, about 11,000 tons of
iron ore awaiting shipment. From the Madoc and Marmora mines, in the county of
Hastings, a very large quantity of iron ore has been obtained, also a considerable quantity
of gold; but I am not at present prepared to state the quantities.
There will be a large number of labourers wanted in my district during the coming
season for the construction of railways and in developing mines, as also a largely increased
number of farm labourers and female domestic servants.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
R. MACPHEESON,
Government Immigration Agent.
The Honourable the Commissioner of Immigration,
Toronto.
23
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A. 1882
Statement showing the number of Immigrants arrived at the Kingston Agency, for the
twelve months ending 31st December, 1881, and their nationality, the number
assisted with provisions and with free passes by railways, or other conveyances, from
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Kingston, 31st December, 1881.
R. Macpherson,
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25
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Statement showing the number and destination of Immigrants forwarded from this
Agency by free passes, for the twelve months ending 31st December, 1881.
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Oso
Lindsay
Renfrew
Harrowsmith
Adolphustowu
Bedford
Slarysburgh
Fredericksburgli
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Amherst Island
Wolfe Island
Sharbot Lake
Perth
Madoc
Bath
Beaverton
Deseronto
Lakefield
Seeley's Bay
Haley Station
Hastings
Carapbellf ord
R. Macpherson,
Government, Immigration Agent.
26
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Arrivals from the United States at the Ports of Entry named below, since
January 1st, 1881.
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236
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Jl. Macpherson,
Government Immigration Ayp.nt.
27
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
No. 6.
ANNUAL REPORT OF JOHN A. DONALDSON, ESQ., IMMIGRATION AGENT,
TORONTO.
Immigrant Office,
Toronto, January 3rd, 1882.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit for your information the report of this Agency
for the twelve months ending December 31st, 1881.
The demand for good farm labourers was about equal to that of former years, and I
had no difficulty whatever during the summer months in placing men of this class as they
arrived.
General labourers and others found ready employment on the different railways in
course of construction in various parts of the country, the contractors for which were glad
to take any men who came along.
Under instructions from the Department of Immigration, none but men who had
worked on farms all their lives received assistance at the depot this year.
Some little hardship was felt in cases where parties not being bonajich farm labourers
had come out to join friends in various parts of the Province, with the understanding that
they would be forwarded free to their destination, having been sent free from
In many cases their money was exhausted by the time they arrived in Toronto, and they
were forced to dispose of some of their effects, or get their friends to advance the neces-
sary funds to complete their journey.
The total number of arrivals here during the past year was some 14,597. Of this
number 6,208, principally Germans and Scandinavians, passed through on their way to
the Western States, and 610 British subjects reported themselves as on their way to
Manitoba, thus leaving a total of 7,779 remaining in the Province of Ontario.
Of these about 3,380, as far as I could ascertain, were farm hands, and entitled with
their families to assistance.
In addition to these numbers, some 1,024 souls are reported at the Toronto Customs
and 121 at Collingwood, thus making a grand total of 8,924 remaining in Ontario.
The health of those arriving this season has been remarkably good, very little sick-
ness having occurred, and only one child died during the summer.
There has been a large falling off in the number going to the Free Grant District this
year. Only 150 intending settlers were supplied with passes to different parts, as against
316 last year. They were, however, a very good class, and all possessed of sufficient
means to carry them over the first year.
The amount of capital brought into the country during the past year has been some
0,000. The value of personal effects belonging to immigrants, as far as could be
ascertained, amounted to about $100,000.
Every attention and kindness has been shown to immigrants by the officers and
employees of the various railway companies, and I have not had a single complaint of
incivility or inattention from them during the whole season.
1 have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant, etc.,
JOHN A. DONALDSON.
To the Hon. Arthur S. Hardy, M.P.P.,
Commissioner of Immigration, ■/.■..
Toronto.
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Statement showing the total number of Immigrants arrived, and remained to be dealt
with at the Toronto Agency, for the twelve months ending December 31st, 1881.
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John A. Donaldson,
Government Immigration Agent.
30
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Return showing the number of Immigrants arrived at the Port of Toronto for the year
ending December 31st, 1881, their Nationality, and the value of their effects entered
at said Port.
NATIONALITY.
Males.
Females.
Children.
Total.
Value of
Effects.
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$83037
Joun A. Donaldson,
Govern/merit Immigration Agent.
RETURN showing the number of Immigrants arrived at the Port of Collingwood for the
year ending December 31st, 1881, their Nationality, and the value of their effects
entered at said Port.
NATIONALITY.
Males.
1
a
Total.
Where from.
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John A. Donaldson,
Government Immigration Agent.
31
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Statement showing the number and destination of Immigrants forwarded from this
Agency by Free Passes for the twelve months ending December 31st, 1881.
Acton ....
Agincourt
Ailsa < 'raig
Alliston . .
Alma . . . .
Angus
Arthur ....
Auburn . .
Aurora. . . .
Ay liner . . .
Ayr
Baden
Ballantrae ...
Barrie
Batteaux . . .
B "ii
Belleville. ...
Berlin
Bolton
Bothwell ...
Bowmanville .
Braceliri'l ;e
Bradford
Brampton . . . .
Brantford - . .
Breslau
Bright
Bronte
Brussels
Burfortl . .
Campbell s Cross
< !annington
Centralia
Charleston
Chatham ».
< 'hatsworth
Cheltenham
Church's Falls
('larks, m's
Clifford
Clifton
Clinton
Coboconk
Collingwood
Cooksville
Creemore
Davenport
Delhi . . .
Dixie
Douglas
Dundas . . .
Dundallt ..
Dunnville
Dutton
Drumbo . .
Eastwood
Elora
Flmvale
Essex Centre ,
Exeter
Carried forward
Adult
Passes.
25
71
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Fergus .
Forrest
Fordwich . .
Flesherton
Gait
Georgetown .
(Tlencairn . . .
( rlencoe
Gobel's
Goderich . . ..
i Goodwood . . .
uhurst .
Grimsby
Guelph
Brought forward
Hamilton
Hamburg
Harriston
Harrisburg
Harley
Hensall
Hespeler
Holland Landing.
Hornby
Ingersoll.
Innerkip
Tona
Islington
Jarvis
I Kenilworth
Kerwood . . .
Kingston . . .
Kincardine .
Klineburg .
Konioko . . .
Lambton . .
Lef roy
' Lindsay
Lisle
I Listowel. . . .
I Lond< n.. ..
Londesb'oro' .
Lucan
Malton
Markham
McKae's
Meaford
Merritton
Midland Junction
Milton
Mimico
Mitchell
"Mono Road
Montreal
Moorefield
Mount Brydges . . .
Mount Forest
Carried fori
32
"15 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Newbury
New Lc well .
New Market.
Niagara
Norval
Norwich ....
Oakville
Orangeville. .
Orillia
Oshawa
Owen Sound
Brought forward
Paisley
Palmerston
Paris
Parkhill
Parry Sound
Penetanguishene
Petrolia .
Picton
Pinkerton
Port Car-ling
Port Colborne
PortCrerlit ....
Port Elgin
Port Perry
Preston
Prescott
Priceville
Princeton ....
Prince Arthur's Landing .
Richmond Hill
Riverdale
Rockwood
Kosseau
Sarnia
Scarboro'
Seaforth
Shakespeare .
Shelburne . . .
Adult
Pas ' i,
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Southampton
Stay ner
Stoney Point
Stonebridge
Stratford
Strathroy
Streetsville
Sunderland
Sutton
St. Catharines
St. Joseph's Island
St.. Mary's .
St. Thomas
Tavistock . .
Teeswater . .
Thamesville
Thornbury..
Thorndale . .
ThornhiU .
Tl 1.1 ....
Thornton ..
Tilsonburg.
Tottenham. .
Trafalgar .
Adult
Pusses.
Umonville .
1 Fxbridge . .
Waldemar
Walkerton
Waterloo
Welland
Weston
White's Station
Williamsford ..
Windsor
Wingham
Woodbridge . .. .
Woodstock
Wroxeter
Wyoming
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John A. Donaldson,
Government Immigration Agent.
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
No. 7.
EXTRACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORT OF JOHN SMITH, ESQ., IMMI-
GRATION AGENT, HAMILTON.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit the following Report, in connection with thi
Agency, for the year ending December 31st, 1881, with tabular statements for the same
period : —
There has been a decrease in the number of arrivals during the past season, as com-
pared with the preceding year, as will be noticed by a reference to Statement G, of those
settling in Canada.
The immigrants settling in Canada during the past year were a very desirable
class, comprising all kinds of labourers, mechanics, and operatives; being superior to the
general arrivals during the time that I have had charge of this office, extending over a
period of seven years. There has been a large increase in the number arriving possessed
of small sums averaging from one hundred to live hundred dollars, and from live hun-
dred to tive thousand ; others of more extended means having brought out amounts
varying from rive to ten thousand, in addition to large remittances that have been
received for investment.
The demand for all kinds of immigrants, including common and agricultural labourers,
mechanics, female servants, and operatives, has been largely in excess of the supply, it
being impossible to supply one-half of the applications made upon the Agency, although
frequent requisitions were made upon the depot in Quebec, and the Agency in Toronto.
The farmers in the neighbourhood, and outlying distances, waited for the arrival of
the trains, so as to secure the desired hands, a large portion of them having to return
without being successful. Some of the farmers are already contracting with hands for
the year, so as to secure their services for the coming spring.
There has been a great scarcity of female servants arriving ; hundreds of applica-
tions having to be returned, owing to the inability to till the demand made upon the
Agency.
Mechanics of all classes have been sought after ; so much so, that repeated appli-
cations were made upon Toronto and Quebec to assist in meeting the demand. In all
branches of the iron trade, including railway shops, there has been great difficulty in
securing desirable hands, the same difficulty being experienced both by cotton and woollen
millowners in obtaining skilled operatives, and the time is fast approaching when this
class of labour will have to be imported.
Readv-made clothing establishments have experienced great difficulty in obtaining
the class of hands required, and in some instances they have been compelled to secure
them from the United States, by offering special inducements to settle here.
In anticipation of a large immigration next season, it cannot be too strongly im-
pressed upon the agents in Britain, and upon the continent, the desirability of directs
ing the attention of intending settlers, and emigrants, to the importance of making their
arrangements so as to arrive in Canada as early as possible in the spring, so as to enable
them to obtain the advantages of the summer season.
Parties intending to emigrate would also mid it to their advantage to advise the
Dominion Agents in the districts of Canada where they intend settling, giving full par-
ticulars of their calling, and families, and the date that they intend sailing from Liver-
pool, or other ports from which they anticipate embarking. By so doing the agents
would be prepared to locate them on their arrival.
Referring to the late proceedings of interested Commission Shipping Agents,
inducing parties to emigrate from the Old Country of an undesirable class ; being unfitted
for colonial life, has entirely ceased, owing to the means adopted by the Department.
The agricultural interest of the Province has been a very successful one during the
past year, as the farmers have realized large crops, which were secured in excellent con-
dition; and owing to the failure of the crops in Britain, the large damage sustained by
34
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
the continual wet weather, the falling off of home supplies of breadstuff's, combined with
the improved condition of trade, created an active demand for all kinds of produce at
increased and highly remunerative rates. There has also been a good demand for barley
for export to the States, with large receipts and high prices. Dairy products have met
with a strong and active demand, with the exception of cheese, which ruled low in the
early part of the season, afterwards recovering with a speculative movement at full
rates.
The export demand for all kinds of live stock has been very active. Beeves, sheep,
hogs and horses moved freely at high prices; sales being active principally for Europe
and the United States.
* * * * *
The Free Grant District is well adapted for hardy settlers with small means. Those
having settled there through this Agency during the years 1878, 1879 and 1880 report
that they are well satisfied, and that they are fast gaining an independence from the fruit
of their labours, as the country is well adapted for grain, roots, and grazing purposes.
The best class of settlers for this district are composed of agricultural labourers that
have resided in Canada for a year or two, and who have gained a knowledge of the
country, and accumulated a small capital from their earnings since they arrived here.
With railways constructed through the district, and a well-devised plan for the
location of settlers, these lands would soon be occupied by a hardy and thrifty class of
immigrants.
There has been during the past year a large number of inquiries from the old
country and the United States respecting the lands of Ontario and the North-West
Territories, being the result of the reports of the British Farmers' delegates and the
information disseminated by the Department.
*****
Statement A shows the number of arrivals and departures.
Statement B shows the location of the immigrants.
Statement C shows the number of immigrants that have been forwarded on free
passes, and their destination.
Statement D shows the amount of capital that has been reported as brought and
remitted into this district.
Statement E shows the number of children brought out and settled in this district
by the different philanthrophic societies.
Statement F shows the number of immigrants arriving and departing, and the num-
ber settled in Ontario ; the number of meals, lodgings and free passes granted, and the
number of immigrants fed.
Statement G shows the arrivals and departures, and their general destination.
Statement H shows the number of indigent immigrants to whom assistance has been
granted, with the number of meals, lodgings and free passes supplied. The comparative
statement shows a large decrease as compared with the previous year, the result being
caused principally by a better and more independent class of immigrants arriving, and
the great demand for labour ; the farmers waiting at the trains to engage and convey
them to their destination, thereby relieving the Government of the expense ; the Depart-
ment also exercising a strict economy at this Agency.
Statement I shows the price of provisions and clothing.
Statement J shows the rate of wages paid in the district.
I look forward to a large demand for immigrants during the coming season, owing
to the increased prosperity of our agriculturists, and the rapidity with which our manu-
facturing industries are being developed. All kinds of labour, both skilled and unskilled,
will be required, especially agricultural labourers and mill operatives.
I notice that steps have been inaugurated by the High Commissioner for the
Dominion of Canada for the purpose of encouraging the emigration of female domestic
servants to Canada. This class of immigrants should receive the best consideration from
the Government, as no class of immigrants are more in demand, or could be more
useful to the country, as it is utterly impossible to supply the demand made upon the
4 35
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1882
respective Agencies. During the past season over two hundred applicants for servants
have been disappointed at this office, and such is the anxiety to obtain thein that the
parties would willingly pay a commission to secure them.
There is also another class of immigrants that should receive the attention of the
Department, being those whose passages are prepaid by friends residing here, which
gives the best of assurance that they are coming out for the purpose of settling in
Canada.
I have again to bring under your notice the urgent necessity of providing suitable
shed accommodation for the reception of immigrants, especially for those arriving with-
out means, as great suffering and inconvenience have been experienced in the past for want
of the necessarv accommodation.
36
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
A. — Return of Immigrants, arrivals and departures, in the District of the Hamilton
Agency for the year ending December 31st, 1881.
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2751 26
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
* 245 Children brought out for homes included in this Statement. — D. S.
li.
-Statement showing the location of Immigrants in the District of the Hamilton
Agency for the year ending December 31st, 1881.
Bruce
Brant
Cardwell . .
Dundas
Durham
Essex . .
Elgin
Frontenae .
Grey
Grenville. . .
Hastings . .
Halton
Haldimand
Huron
Kent
Lincoln
Lanark
Leeds
Iiambton
312
194
40
3
13
93
236
144
99
114
257
88
71
Manitoba I 1510
Carried forward 3353
Middlesex
Muskoka . . .
Norfolk. .,
Ontario
Oxford
Ottawa . . .
Peel
Perth ,
Peterboro'
Renfrew . .
Simcoe . .
Stormont . .
Victoria
Welland . . .
Wentworth
Wellington .
Waterloo . .
STork
Brought fa
3353
447
33
124
28
272
2
54
142
7
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184
1675
293
389
573
37
John Smith, Immigratwit Agent.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
C. — Statement showing the destination of Immigrants forwarded by free passes from
the Hamilton Ageney for the year ending December 31st, 1861.
Ancaster
Aylmer
Appin
Burforcl
Beatnsville ... .
Bronte
Brantford
BothweU
Berlin
Burlington
Barkley
Baden
Bloomingdale. . .
Copetown
Clifton
Caledonia
Chippewa
Chatham
Cannington ....
Dundas
Delhi
Drayton
Drummondville .
Fergus
Gait
Grimsby
Gravenhurst. ..
Georgetown
Hagersville
Harriston
Heapeler
Harvey
Hawtrey
Hamilton
Ingersoll
London
Carried forward.
Lewisville .
Merritton .
Mildmay .
Brought forward .
Mount Forest .
Niagara
Norwich
Newry
Oxford
Port Credit
Paris
Paisley
Princeton
Port Dover
Port Elgin
Renton
St. Thomas. ..
St. Catharines.
St. Ann's ... .
Simcoe
Stonebridge . . .
Sarnia
Seaforth
Stoney Point . .
Toronto
Thorold
Tioga
Tecumseh
Thorndale
Victoria
Windsor
Woodstock
Waterdown . . .
Walkerton ....
Zimmerman . . .
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
38
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
D. — Statement showing the amount of Capital and the value of Effects brought into
Canada by Immigrants and Settlers in the District of the Hamilton Agency, for
the year ending December 31st, 1881.
January . .
February .
March . . .
April ...
May
June
July ....
August . .
September
October . .
November
December
937,000
$57,000
36,500
44,500
47,000
64,000
35,500
76,000
67,500
73,000
62,000
08,500
49,500
58,000
57,500
68,000
72,000
71,000
76,000
88,000
60,500
74,000
53,000
56,000
§654,000
8818,000
654,000
8164,000
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
E. — Return of the Number of Children reported at the Hamilton Agency by the follow-
ing Societies, for the year ending December 31st, 1881.
Name of Society.
Boys.
Girls.
Total.
Number
in
the Home
Dec. 31,
1880.
Number
in
the Home
Dec. 31,
1881.
42
4
64
42
117
86
6
113
22
4
46
7
38
110
135
245
50
51
39
John Smith, Immigration Agr>u.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
-Statement showing the number of Immigrants, arrivals and departures, at the
Hamilton Agency, for the year ending December 31st, 1881, and their nationali-
ties, the number of free meals, lodgings, and free passes by railways and other
conveyances from this Agency to their respective places of destination.
J= *
1
2
s
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grants Settled in Ontario.
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3075
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26
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357
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369
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100S
354
1683
1098
390
651
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
G. — Return of Immigrants arriving and departing in the District of the Hamilton
Agency for the year ending December 31st, 1881.
General Destination.
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Nationality.
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4196
5477
4665
2311
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295
334
2S71
3438
533
2205
2738
1010
203
1525
82
32241
32323
850
207
31266
1535
1535
1317
218
11
13130
13141
91 253
51897
1881 . .
2516
3075
57363
47364
59879
50439
6472 1510
9223 1536 39680
9999
9440
12217
559
2751
26
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
40
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No 6).
A. 1882
-Statement showing the number of Indigent Immigrants assisted, the number of
meals and lodgings supplied, also the number of passes issued by railways and other
conveyances, at the Hamilton Agency, for the year ending December 31st, 1881.
Number of
Immigrants
Fed.
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September. ...
October
November
December
1881
1880
Decrease
437
2,030
Number of
Passes
Issued.
Number of
Lodgings.
313
964
248
612
Number of
Meals.
27
127
121
111
872
2,714
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
I. — List of Retail Prices of the
ordinary articles of food an
working classes.
lothing required by th
PROVISIONS.
Bacon per lb.
Bread "
Butter, Salt
" Fresh
Beef, Mutton, Pork & Veal. .
Candles "
Cheese "
Coffee "
Ham "
Mustard "
Pepper
Rice "
Soap, Yellow "
Sugar, Brown
Tea, Black and Green "
Tobacco
Beer per qt.
Corn Meal 100 lbs.
Flour, Best . "
" Second
" Buckwheat . .
Fish, Dry or Green '"
Oatmeal "
Firewood per cord
Herrings per brl.
Milk per qt.
Potatoes per bush.
$C
0 14
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0 25
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3 00
6 00
6 50
6 00
0 60
Coats, Under, Tweed
" Over, "
Trousers
Vests . . .
Shirts, Flannel
" Cotton
' ' Under . .
Drawers, Woollen
Hats, Felt
Socks, Worsted
" Cotton
Blankets ....
Hogs
Cotton Shirting per yd.
" Sheeting
Canadian Cloth
Shoes, Men's
" Women's
Hoots, Men's
Women's
India 1 lubber Overshoes
¥ c. $ c.
3 00 to 8 00
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1 5(1 '
1 00 '
1 00 '
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0 50 '
0 15
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1 50
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5 00
2 00
1 50
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1 25
1 25
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6 00
4 00
0 20
0 40
1 00
4 00
3 00
6 00
3 00
2 00
41
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
J. — Retukn of the average wages paid to labourers, mechanics, etc.
Per Day.
Per Day.
$ c.
1 50 tc
1 50 '
1 25 '
1 75 "
1 50 "
1 50 "
1 50 '
2 00 "
1 50 "
1 50 "
1 50 '
1 25 "
1 50 "
2 50 "
0 75 "
1 25 "
1 75 "
1 50 "
1 50 "
1 50 "
1 75 "
1 50 "
2 00 "
S c.
2 00
2 00
1 50
2 00
2 00
1 75
2 00
2 50
2 00
2 on
1 75 |
1 50
2 00
3 00
2 50
1 50
2 00
1 75
2 00
1 75
3 00 1
2 00
2 50
8 c. S c.
1 75 to 2 00
1 50 " 2 00
2 50 " 3 00
1 50 " 1 75
Stokers
1 50 " 1 75
1 50 " 2 00
1 50 " 1 75
2 00 ' 2 50
1 50 " 1 75
Female Servants.
Per Month.
8 00 "10 00
Per Day.
0 75 " 1 50
John Smith, Immigration Agent.
K. — Statement showing the number of Immigrants arriving and settling in the district
of the Hamilton Agency, with the value of their effects, for the year. ending
December 31st, 1881.
Hamilton.
Fori Eme. 1
Clifton.
3 'a
3 «
>J2
Nationality.
No.
Value.
No.
Value. '
j
No.
Value.
"3H
100
19
33
35
112
166
15
$ c.
6870 00
3000 00
18S0 00
730 00
6005 00
5353 00
325 00
8
11
25
65
53
$ c. |
669 00 j
400 00 |
50 00 I
1210 00 |
3210 00
1678 00
105
15
23
16
56
71
9 e.
5645 00
555 00
1405 00
155 00
2546 00
1803 00
213
45
58
76
233
290
15
.? c.
13184 00
Irish
4855 00
3335 00
2095 00
11761 00
S924 00
325 00
Total . .
480
25063 00
164
7217 00 |
286
12199 00
930
44,479 00
n
John Smith, Immigration Agent,
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 0). A. 1882
No. 8.
ANNUAL REPORT OF A. G. SMYTH, ESQ., IMMIGRATION AGENT,
LONDON.
Government Immigration Agency,
London, Out., Slst December, 1881.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit, for the information of the Honourable the Com-
missioner of Immigration, my Annual Report for the year ending 31st December, 1881.
1st. Yearly Tabular Statement of arrivals via St. Lawrence and Halifax, and by
way of the United States, showing sexes, nationalities, trades and occupations and general
destination.
Schedules A, B, and C, giving the monthly arrivals, the number assisted with free
meals, the number assisted with free railway passes, and a list of stations to which they
were sent.
The demand has been much in excess of the supply for agricultural labourers ; con-
sequently, during harvest wages for that class ruled high.
The class of immigrants the past season were of a superior order, many bringing
money and a good quantity of effects, the value of which, at a low computation, would
be fully twenty thousand dollars. The information on this point is difficult to collect, as
many think they may lose some particular advantages if we fancy they are too well off.
The health of those coming to this Agency was particularly good, not one serious
case of illness coming under my notice during the season.
The prospects for the coming season are good, and those who come out early in the
season will have a good choice of situations.
Female domestics are still very scarce, especially those who are well up to their
business, such as cooks, laundry maids, and general house servants, and good wages can
bo readily had.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
A. G. SMYTH,
Government Immigration Agent.
David Spexce, Esq.,
Secretary, Department of Immigration,
Toronto, Ontario.
43
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
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44
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Statement showing the number of immigrants arrived at the London Agency for the
twelve months ending 31st December, 1881, and their nationality, the number
assisted with provisions, and with free passes by railways or other conveyances,
from this Agency to their respective places of destination.
("'OUNTIT FROM
England
Ireland
Scotland
Germany
Norway, Sweden
Switzerland
Iceland
America
Other Countries
Total
#133 Went to Manitoba.
Number of immigrants arrived at this Agency, and their distribution, as per Schedule,
for the period commencing 1st January, 1881, and ending 31st December, 1881.
VtaSt. Via
Lawrence. 17. States.
lst.-
2nd.-
3rd.-
4th.-
5th.
Gth.
7th.
8th.
9th.
10th.
-The number of immigrants arrived, and remained to be dealt with
at this Agency
-The number of free meals furnished to immigrants
-The number of immigrants to whom free meals have been furnished
-The number of free lodgings furnished I
-The number distributed by free passes on railways
The number distributed by free passes on steamboats ]
- The number distributed by other means of conveyance I
-The number furnished with employment in the locality of this |
Agency
-The number passed on to the United States
do do Manitoba
1384
731
270
188
133
Expenses incurred for meals, 3182.75.
A. G. Smyth,
Government Immigration Agent.
45
45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1882
Statement showing the number and destination of immigrants forwarded from this
Agency by free passes for the twelve months ending 31st December, 1881.
Hamilton
White's Station
Newbury
Mount Brydges
Longwood
Masonville
Lambeth
Lucan
Belmont
St. Thomas
Port Stanley
Muir Kirk
Toronto
Thorndale
Forrest
Komoka
Ingersoll ......
Aylmer
Fetrolia
Dorchester
Harriston
Hyde Park
Strathroy
Brecon
Park Hill
Essex Centre
Carried ftn ward
Brought forward .
4 II
2 !
1 il
1 II
1 II
1 II
2 II
5 J
13i
Iona
Charing Cross.
Quebec
Chatham
Walkerville
Fairfield
Amherstburgh
Ridgetown. . . .
Clifford
Glencoe
Dutton
Point Levi . . .
Montreal
Clinton
Clandeboye
Centralia
Wingham
Appin
Lucknow
Fletcher
Alvinston
Brantford
Sarnia
Wanstead
Hderton
1414
Return showing the number of arrivals at the Ports of Entry named below, their
nationality, and the value of their effects, for the year ending 31st December, 1881.
Ports of
Entry.
Nationalities.
I 3
^ I o
I H
Valce of
Effects.
Sarnia ,
Windsor ......
Amherstburgh .
Chatham
St. Thomas
Stratford
London .
Goderich
Total
1009
1353
222
387
275
275
352
70
445
306
77
114
81
90
109
22
365
579
72
155
93
101
124
29
1304 1211 1518
547
176
230
135
108
140
51
51
144
14
32
34
17
63
12
73
557
26
109
89
78
66
229 | 998
$29,755 00
55,242 00
5,943 00
11,914 00
15,109 00
9,027 00
17,623 00
2,090 00
14h,7Cl3 00
London, Ontario.
A. G. Smyth, Government Immigration Ayent.
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1882
REPORT
OF THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
FOR THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER,
1881.
printed by m\tv of tlte legislative ^sssembht.
Toronto :
PRINTED BY C. BLACKETT ROBINSON, 5 JORDAN STREET.
1882.
45 "Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
CONTENTS.
Commissioner's Report 5
Report of the Architect, etc 7
Report of the Engineer 11
Statements of the Accountant and of the Law Clerk 25
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
REPORT
OF THE
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
FOB THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER, 1881.
To His Honour the Honourable John Beverley Robinson,
Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario, <Ssc.
I respectfully submit the usual annual report of the operations of the Department
of Public Works for the year ending this thirty-first day of December, 1881.
All matters relating to the works carried on by this Department during the past
year, in connection with the several Public Institutions of the Province, are specially
• referred to in the report of the Departmental Architect, a copy whereof is hereto
attached.
The operations connected with the improvement and maintenance of Navigation on
inland waters of the Province, including locks, dams, slides, etc., are fully set forth in the
Departmental Engineer's report, a copy whereof is also hereto appended. In the same
report will be found a list of the several Municipalities that have availed themselves of
the advantages afforded by the " Drainage Aid Act," for the carrying out of local drain-
age systems ; and also, as far as could be obtained, a very complete resume of the Railway
construction effected in the Province during the year just ending.
In my report of last year I stated that, before making any final selection of a plan
for the proposed new Parliament Buildings for the Province, it had been deemed advis-
able to permit certain of the competing Architects to modify and alter their designs, with
a view to their being submitted for the further consideration of the Government. Upon
these modified plans being so submitted, it was determined to ask for tenders upon two
of them, one of which had been prepared by Messrs. Gordon and Helliwell, of Toronto,
and the other by Messrs. Darling and Curry, of the same place. Instructions were
at once given to have the required detail drawings and specifications made ready.
Through unforeseen delays these are only now on the eve of completion, though I hope
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
that a few days at most will find them finished. It is intended to advertise at the earliest
practicable moment for these tenders, and when they are received the Department will be
in a position to recommend which (if either) of the last above-mentioned plans should be
finally adopted.
Very respectfully submitted,
C. F. FRASER,
Commissioner.
Department op Public Works, Ontario,
December 31st, 1881.
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
REPORT
THE ARCHITECT, ETC.
Department op Public Works, Ontario,
Toronto, December 31st, 1881.
Sir, — -I have the honour to submit the following Annual Report : —
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
The floor of the conservatory was re-constructed, the joists and flooring boards being
unsafe from decay, and the entrance to the furnace-room was repaired.
A covered passage between the conservatory and lower green-house was constructed.
Additions have been made to the furniture and furnishings as required.
The ordinary repairs to buildings have been attended to, and the grounds have been
kept in good order.
PARLIAMENT AND DEPARTMENTAL BUILDINGS.
The usual repairs to the buildings have been made where required, and the roads,
grounds, etc., kept in order, the expenses having been charged to the separate Depart-
ments.
The want of additional accommodation for committee-rooms and clerk's offices is still
a source of embarrassment during the annual sessions of the Legislature, and arrangements
are urgently required to be made for the safe-keeping of the records.
There has been no expenditure on account of capital during this year.
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, TORONTO.
The expenditure on account of this building has been for the construction of a
slaughter-house on the southern side of the wall surrounding the grounds, and being in
connection with the Central Prison and the Andrew Mercer Reformatory for Females,
one-third of the cost has been charged to each of these Institutions. The tender of
Messrs. Baumhard k Marshall being the lowest, was accepted.
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, LONDON.
The outlet sewer has been extended some distance below Dundas street, and the
sewage discharged as before into the creek. The tender of S. Flory for a brick sewer
twenty-two inches in diameter, being the lowest, was accepted, and the work has been
satisfactorily done.
Provision was also made for draining the lands through which the sewer passes.
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, HAMILTON.
Two frame sheds were constructed in the airing yards, south of the building. The
tender of Messrs. J. ife E. Dickenson, being the lowest, was accepted, the work having
been done under the superintendence of the Permanent Clerk of Works.
The iron guards to the windows of each wing have been strengthened, and the doors
and windows of rooms set apart for the refractory patients have been protected by
shutters.
A duplicate steam pump was placed in the east boiler house, and connections made
with water supply pipes of the cisterns and to the tanks in the building, the pumping
arrangements being complete in every respect.
Additional hose has been supplied for the wards, and the provision against fire is as
complete as can be made -with the present water supply.
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, KINGSTON.
Tenders were received for the construction of iron pipes and hydrants in the grounds,
from the pumping house, for fire protection. The tender of Mr. McNeil, Kingston, being
the lowest, was accepted. The hydrants have been tested and proved to be satisfactory,
but the pumping arrangements are not yet complete.
A re-vote of the unexpended balance will be required for the construction of the gas
apparatus and fences, also for the completion of the water supply.
ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS, ORILLIA.
The water tanks in the building have been repaired, and are now in good order.
The galvanized iron eaves were also repaired, and the large chimney raised to improve
the draught of the boilers.
The above work was done under the superintendence of the Permanent Clerk of
Works of the Department.
DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE, BELLEVILLE.
A brick root-house was constructed in the rear of the building, and sundry repairs to
the roof were made by Mr. J. Forin, contractor, whose tender for the root-house was
accepted, and the work was done in the time specified.
Fire hose was provided, according to requisition.
BLIND INSTITUTE, BRANTFORD.
The repairs to the galvanized iron deck roofs were completed in what appears to be
a satisfactory manner, and it is expected that the painting with the patent material used
therefor, will be eificient and prevent further expenditure.
A small quantity of fire hose was provided according to requisition.
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, GUELPH.
An agreement was entered into with the City Water Works, Guelph, for the exten-
sion of a main pipe six inches in diameter for the supply of water to the College buildings,
with three hydrants on the grounds for protection against fire. The work was completed
during the summer, and the buildings are now supplied with pure water, and pipes will
be connected with the main so as to supply the out-buildings, garden and grounds with
water, for which rubber hose has been supplied.
Fire hose was provided for the hydrants and buildings, the Water Works pressure
having been fully tested and found satisfactory.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND NORMAL SCHOOL, TORONTO.
The floors of the waiting rooms and passages in the Normal and Model Schools were
taken up, and hardwood re-laid, the pine flooring being much worn and out of repair.
The hardwood floors were coated with oil, and the painting of the woodwork was renewed,
the work having been done during vacation by day's work, under the directions of the
Carpenter of the Department.
The usual repairs were made to the roofs and drains where necessary.
NORMAL SCHOOL, OTTAWA.
Alterations were made in the Chemical laboratory and apparatus rooms in the front
building ; the tender of Mr. A. Robillard, being the lowest, was accepted, and the work
was done in a satisfactory manner.
Some alterations were also made in the arrangements of the furniture for the class-
rooms and galleries, which were carried out during the vacation.
The roof also required repairs, which were made during the summer.
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL SCIENCE, TORONTO.
A macadamized road and sidewalk were constructed from near College street to the
front of the building. The tender of T. A. Hastings, being the lowest, was accepted,
and the work was done in a satisfactory manner.
There was no expenditure for repairs to the building.
OSGOODE HALL, TORONTO.
Sundry alterations and improvements were required in consequence of the changes
of offices under the new Act, and the work was done by days' work, under the directions
of the Carpenter of the Department. A covered passage from the west door in the rear
to the Court of Appeal was constructed.
The roofs and drains were repaired where necessary.
ALGOMA AND OTHER DISTRICTS.
The chimney flues in the Court House at Sault Ste. Marie were taken down where
necessary, and re-constructed to prevent any danger from fire. The wood-sheds and
fences in the yards were also repaired.
A frame building for a Court-room and Lock-up at Huntsville, in the Muskoka Dis-
trict, is now in course of erection by the contractor, Mr. J. M. Foster, whose tender, being
the lowest, was accepted. The work is under the superintendence of the Permanent
Clerk of Works of the Department.
A brick Registry Office was built at Parry Sound. The tender of Messrs. Sylvester
A Elder, being the lowest, was accepted.
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CENTRAL PRISON, TORONTO.
The materials for the concrete floor in the basement of the centre building, and for
the construction of the tailor's shop, were supplied, the work having been done by the
labour of the prisoners, and the concrete floor has been a great improvement.
PROVINCIAL REFORMATORY, PENETANGUISHENE.
Tenders were received early in the season for constructing additions and making
alterations in the building, also for a steam-heating apparatus. The tenders of Mr. A. J.
Brown, Hamilton, for additions, and Messrs. D. S. Keith & Co. for the steam-heating
apparatus, being the lowest, were accepted.
The work progressed in a satisfactory manner during the summer, and is now nearly
completed.
A tile pipe will have to be constructed to divert the sewage from the outside water
closet recently constructed, and to extend in a northerly direction, as the present outlet
is considered to be too close to the water supply, and might cause contamination, which
should be avoided; other additions will also be required.
ANDREW MERCER REFORMATORY" FOR FEMALES, TORONTO.
The front fence and driving shed have been constructed. The tender of Messrs.
Bryce Bros., Toronto, being the lowest, was accepted, and the work has been done in a
satisfactory manner.
Iron guards were constructed for the basement windows in the rear, and the oak
doors of the privileged cells were strengthened with iron bars, the louvres being insecure and
dropping out, owing to the shrinkage of the lumber from the steam-heating, the changes
being required for the security of the inmates.
I have the honour to remain,
Your obedient servant,
KIVAS TULLY,
Hon. C. F. Fraser, Architect, etc.
Commissioner of Public Works,
Ontario.
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REPORT
OF
THE ENGINEER
OF
PUBLIC WORKS.
Department of Public Works, Ontario,
Toronto, 31st December, 1881.
Hon. C. F. Fraser, ' Commissioner of Public Works.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit the following Report on the construction and
maintenance of Public Works under the control of this Department, and also the extension
of railways and drainage works throughout the Province during the year ending this 31st
day of December, A.D. 1881.
MUSKOKA LAKES' WORKS.
The following improvements have been made in connection with these works during
the present year :
A channel about 40 feet in length, 20 feet in width and 2 feet in depth at extreme
low water has been blasted through a ridge of rock which formerly ran across the Joseph
River. This river is the natural outlet of Lake Joseph into Lake Rosseau and the dis-
tance to Port Carling is much shorter by this route than by going down the Lake and
through the Canal at Port Sandfield. The cut will therefore prove a great convenience to
the settlers living in the neighbourhood, as the river will now at all times be navigable
for saw logs, and the delay and inconvenience caused by having to portage their boats at
this point will also be avoided.
A dam is being constructed at Port Carling for the purpose of reserving the waters of
Lakes Joseph and Rosseau for navigation and other purposes. The work is well advanced,
and would have been completed before the close of the year, had not the saw-mills at Port
Carling become disabled in consequence of which the timber required could not be obtained.
It is however expected that operations will be resumed and the work completed in the
early part of the coming year.
The dam is about 230 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and 9 feet in height, with six
stop-log openings for the escape of flood-water, 20 feoc in width each, and will have a stop-
log platform 184 feet in length.
It was not originally the intention to construct this dam in its present position, as a
much shorter one could have been built a short distance further up the stream, but as
the latter would serve the interests of navigation only it was after due consideration
deemed advisable to construct it in its present position where both the lumbering and
navigation interests would be served, and where the stop-log openings could be made at
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least equal in area to the natural outlet of the lake, thereby avoiding the flooding of any
lands in consequence of its being built. The dam was badly required in connection with
the lock at Port Carling, as there was formerly no way of reserving the waters of these
lakes, and towards the latter part of each season it usually became very low and seriously
interfered with navigation ; in fact some of the deeper draught boats were for lengthened
periods unable to pass into Lake Rosseau at all owing to the insufficient depth of water
upon the upper mitre-sill of the lock, and some of those which did pass were continually
striking and consequently in danger of either seriously injuring themselves or the lock.
Another source of delay and annoyance will also be done away with in consequence
of the dam being built, as the lumbermen will now be enabled to take their logs down the
river instead of through the lock as formerly ; which was very often the cause of much
delay and inconvenience to the steamers.
It was the intention to have done some blasting out of this appropriation at one of
the outlets of Lake Muskoka known as " Coulters Narrows," but owing to the additional
length of the dam ; the cost of the work was increased and the blasting had to be dis-
pensed with for the present year. A re-vote of the unexpended balance will therefore
be required to complete the clam and an additional appropriation made, to enable the
blasting to be proceeded with in 1882.
MARY'S AND FAIRY LAKES' WORKS.
The following improvements have been made out of this appropriation during the
present year :
A glance pier and boom have been constructed, and placed in the river a short dis-
tance above the entrance to the canal, above the lock.
The pier is 20 feet square at the base, battering to 16 feet at the top, and is 20 feet
in height. The boom is 135 feet in length and 3 feet in width. It extends from the new
pier to the old guide pier at the entrance to the canal.
The improvements were rendered necessary in order to ensure the safety of the
steamer, as in time of freshets the current in the river above the lock is very strong and
it was extremely difficult at times to avoid being swept down the river, and on to the dam,
when serious consequences would be likely to follow. These improvements, however, will
now prevent such an occurrence, and guide the steamer safely into the canal above the
lock.
An old coffer dam which caused much trouble and inconvenience to a local mill-
owner, owing to its interfering with his getting logs into his mill in time of low water,
has also been removed out of the river.
SCUGOG RIVER— DREDGING, ETC.
An appropriation of S5,000 was granted for service on this work last session. It
consists in the excavation of a channel for steamboats, etc., from a point known as Stevens',
on the Scugog River, across the drowned land to Drummond's Bay, the distance from
water to water being 3,292 feet, or about TR025 of a mile.
The work was advertised in April last, and the tender of Ancil Mills, being the low-
est, was accepted. At his request, however, the name of Alexander Ross was included
in the contract, and the work was consequently carried on with Messrs Mills and Ross as
contractors.
The dredging was commenced on the 31st of May on the Scugog River side, and pro-
ceeded with continuously until the 24th August, when a cut 1,060 feet in length, with an
average width of 63 feet and a depth of about six feet below the low-water mark given,
had been made. The dredge was then removed to Drummond's Bay and the work again
proceeded with, until a cut 378 feet in length and a similar width and depth to the above
had been made, when (owing to the appropriation being about all expended) the work
was stopped on the 29th September for the present year. In addition to the above
lengths, the dredging was continued out a distance of about -10 feet into the Scugog River
and about 60 feet into Drummond's Bay.
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The remaining portion of the cut, 1,854 feet in length, yet remains to be dredged before
the channel can be made use of, and it is therefore very desirable that provision should
be made for this work in the estimates for the coming year.
When complete, this channel will considerably lessen the distance by water from
Lindsay to Sturgeon Lake, and some of the worst bends, and consequently the most diffi-
cult parts of the river to navigate, will also be avoided.
OTONABEE RIVER WORKS.
The sum of $1,500 was appropriated last session for the purpose of making some
extensive repairs to the dam on the Otonabee River at Young's Point.
This dam reserves the waters of Clear and Stoney Lakes, and is required in connection
with the lock. It was built, I am informed, some 40 or 45 years ago by a local mill-owner,
but has been repaired by this Department several times since the lock was built.
The dam is now, however, about worn out, and as the area of the above lakes is about
9,200 acres, it is very important that it should be replaced by a new structure at an early
date, as were it to give way there is no telling the amount of damage, and in all probability
loss of life, which would follow.
Upon examination this year, it was ascertained that, owing to the rough manner in
which it had originally been constructed, it would be almost impossible to repair it so as
to make it water-tight. It was therefore deemed advisable to make only such repairs as
were really necessary for the time being, to ensure the safety of the works ; and as the
unexpended balance for maintenance was sufficient for this purpose, these repairs were
made and the amount charged to the above-named appropriation.
The sum voted therefore remains intact for re-vote, along with an additional appro-
priation for the construction of a new dam.
GULL AND BURNT RIVER WORKS.
The constructions, improvements, and repairs which have been made out of this
Expropriation during the present year are as follows : —
Three piers have been constructed in Cameron Lake, at a radius of about GOO feet
from the mouth of the Burnt River, for the purpose of rendering assistance to the lumber-
. men in the sorting of logs and timber. The piers are of the following dimensions, viz.: —
One 20 feet square and 19 feet in height, and two 18 feet square and 14 feet in height.
They are built of round timber to the water level, above which the timber is 12x12 in.
square. The piers are compactly filled with stone and planked on the top, and each sup-
plied with a capstan, so as to enable the lumbermen to draw their booms into any position
required.
Prior to the construction of these piers serious delays and inconvenience was annually
experienced in this locality, as the lumbermen were then unable to sort when the wind
was blowing in certain directions. This difficulty has now, however, been overcome, and
the sorting can be proceeded with at almost any time ; consequently, the improvement is of
vast importance to the interest it is intended to serve.
A glance pier has been constructed in the Crab River (Township Sherborne), a short
distance below the dam. It is for the purpose of preventing the logs and timber from
being injured by projecting points of rock, after passing through the slide. The pier is
90 feet in length, 10 feet in width, and 6 feet in height, built of round and flatted timber
(principally hardwood), and is well rock-bolted and tilled with stone.
The slide at Norland, on the Gull River, has been raised a height of two feet for a
distance of 30 feet from the lower end, and a floating apron, covered with maple plank six
inches in thickness and 30 feet in length, has been constructed and securely chained to
the lower end of the slide.
The slide at Elliott's Falls, a short distance above Norland, has been supplied with
four new stop-logs, and some other slight repairs made thereto.
The dam and slide at the outlet of Little Bob Lake, on Lot 13, in the 11th Conces-
sion of Lutterworth, has been entirely rebuilt. The new dam is 110 feet in length, 20
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feet in width, and an average height of 11 feet. The slide is 107 feet in length and 6
feet in width. The material used in the construction of this work is pine and hemlock,
principally the latter. It is a good substantial structure, and was badly required, as fcM
old dam was in an unsafe condition ; liable to wash out at any time and seriously injure
the works below.
The Racketty Creek slide, which is situated a short distance below the Bob Lake dam,
has been repaired, and sluices for the escape of flood-water have been constructed in the
dams at the head of the slide.
A cribwork apron has been constructed at the foot of the slide at Workman's Mills,
which are situated on the Gull River, in the Township of Minden. The apron is 47 feet
in length and 25 feet in width ; and the cribbing lias a depth of about 10 feet, which is
compactly filled with stone. .Stringers 12 • ■• 12 inches square were placed on the cribbing
at about five feet apart from centres, and the whole covered with hardwood timber 10
inches in thickness. The entire structure is strongly framed together, and securely
pinned and rock-bolted. A quantity of rock was also blasted out of the river at the foot
of the slide. A flume has been constructed on the south side of the slide, to convey the
water from the mill into the river. This water formerly ran under the slide, and was
continually forcing the floor-planking from its bed. The flume is 56 feet in length, and
is 9 feet in width at the upper end, and 6 feet in width at the foot.
Grace Lake dam, in the township of Monmouth, has been supplied with a set of new
stop-logs ; and Otter Lake dam, in the same township, has been gravelled, so as to make it
water-tight.
The dam and slide at the " High Falls," on the east branch of the Burnt River, has
been rebuilt. The new dam is 129 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and about 6 feet in
height. There are two openings in it, one for slide and the other for the escape of flood-
water. The openings are 6 and 9 feet in width respectively. The slide and apron has a
total length of 196 feet, and the entire structure is built with 12 •■■ 12 inches square white
pine timber. The falls which necessitate the construction of these works are about 31
feet in height, and are situated on Lot No. 6, in the 6th Concession of the Township of
Monmouth.
Mud Lake dam, situated in the Township of Dysart, about two and one half miles
from the village of Haliburton, has been sheeted in front with plank and gravelled, to make
it water-tight. The slide opening on the north side of the river has also been supplied with
new stop-logs, windlasses and frames.
This dam reserves the waters of Mud and Drag Lakes, and as these lakes have a
superficial area of about 2,100 acres, they are of considerable value as reservoirs. The
present dam, I am given to understand, was built by the lumbermen about 18 years ago,
but has been repaired several times by this Department." It is now, however, leaking
badly, and owing to the manner in which it was originally constructed, it is useless to try
to keep it water-tight for any length of time. It is therefore very desirable that the pre-
sent structure should be replaced by a new dam.
Eagle Lake dam, in the Township of Guilford, has been supplied with a new stop-log
platform and a windlass and frame, and Oblong Lake dam, in the Township of Harburn,
with a stop-log post and three new stop-logs.
A quantity of stone and sunken slabs which interfered with navigation have been
removed out of the river at Coboconk.
A re-vote of the appropriation for the construction of a dam at the outlet of Moun-
tain Lake was taken last session.
The appropriation was granted on condition that all parties whose property was
likely to be affected by enclosing or maintaining the said dam would first agree to waive
and forego all claims for damages in respect thereof. This condition has not yet been
complied with ; consequently the work has not been carried out, and the appropriation
therefore remains intact for re- vote again in 1882.
During the past year the utmost care has been exercised in the management of the
reserve dams on the head waters of the Gull and Burnt Rivers, but notwithstanding this
fact, navigation has been seriously interfered with, owing to the insufficient depth of water
in Balsam and Sturgeon Lakes. This is partly owing to the exceptionally dry season,
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but principally to the leaky condition of the outlet dam and works at Bobcaygeon, which
are under the charge of the Dominion Government.
This dam is leaking badly its entire length, which is close upon 900 feet, and, in
addition, the canal above the lock is also leaking badly. When this leakage is taken into
consideration, together with the fact that there are two 48-inch, one 56-inch, and three G6-
inch water-wheels continually working at Mr. Mossom Boyd's saw-mill at Bobcaygeon,
the scarcity of water is easily accounted for. And I might here state that in seasons like
the past one it will be utterly impossible to manage the reserve dams in such a manner as
to maintain a sufficient depth of water in these lakes for navigation purposes, until the
outlet dam and works have been put into a proper state of repair.
There has also been a scarcity of water in Mud and Pigeon Lakes during the past
season, chiefly owing to the leaky condition of the dam and works at Buckhorn. lam
informed, however, that extensive repairs have recently been made, so that it is altogether
likely that a similar inconvenience will not be experienced in this locality for some time
to come.
MAINTENANCE OF LOCKS, DAMS AND SWING BRIDGES.
The following repairs and improvements have been made out of this appropriation
during the present year : —
An apron has been constructed to the dam at Lindsay to replace the old one, which
was completely worn out. It is 257 feet in length and 12 feet in width, and is constructed
with 12x1 2-inch pine stringers, covered with 3-inch plank. Some gravelling was also
done at the dam, and both it and the lock repaired where necessary.
The three swing bridges were slightly repaired, and painted to prevent the timbers
from decaying.
At Young's Point the swing bridge was painted, and the masonry of the lock walls
pointed with cement. The balance beams of the lower gates of the lock, and some of the
valve-rods, were also repaired. The joints of the planking on the upper ide of the dam
were covered with 2-inch plank, and some gravelling done to make it water-tight.
A quantity of loose rock and other material, which interfered with navigation, was
also removed out of the canal above the lock.
At Rosedale, on the Balsam River, the swing bridge was slightly repaired and painted.
No repairs were required at the lock.
At Port Carling some repairs have been made to the lock gates and valves, and the
sheeting and floor planking on the cribwork of the lock renewed in several places where
it had been injured or decayed. The swing bridge was also adjusted, and some slight
repairs made thereto.
At Mary's and Fairy Lakes' Lock the filling in the pier on the west side of the
entrance to the canal above the lock was removed for a length of about 70 feet, and the
pier sheeted inside with plank. A quantity of concrete was also placed in the bottom of
it to prevent the water from getting underneath, and the filling again put in. This pier
has always been a source of expense and annoyance, owing to the tilling, which consists
partly of sand and gravel, being continually washed out of it. This not only rendered it
necessary for the pier to be refilled annually, but also seriously interfered with the
adjoining mill, as the canal for the escape of water from the wheel was being continually
obstructed with this material, which rendered cleaning it out necessary at short intervals.
It has now, however, been repaired in such a manner as will prevent this annoyance in
the future.
The retaining wall on the east side, at the upper end of the lock, was also sheeted with
close-jointed plank I.1,- inches in thickness. This was rendered necessary in order to pre-
vent the water from working through to the back of the lock wall, which would be liable
to seriously injure the works.
The pier on the west side of the dam was also refilled with stone and gravel. These
works are now, therefore, in a good state of repair.
The following are the Lockmasters' returns of the lockages made at the different
locks during the present year :
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Balsam River Lock — 257 steamboats, 121 scows, 50 rafts, 128,500 saw logs, and
3,604 pieces of square timber.
Lindsay Lock — 200 steamboats, 159 scows, 280 rafts and cribs of timber.
Port Calling Lock — 993 steamboats, 103 scows, 586 small boats, and 273 rafts.
Mary's and Fairy Lakes' Lock — 302 steamboats, 46 small boats, and 10 scows.
Young's Point Lock — 364 steamboats, 158 scows, and 274 rafts.
DES JOACHIM'S RAPIDS BRIDGE.
A re-vote of $4,000 was granted last session to meet one-fourth of the cost of a
bridge and approaches thereto over the Ottawa River at Des Joachim's Rapids, on con-
dition that one-half of such cost be provided by the Dominion of Canada, and the
remainder by the Province of Quebec, and that in any event the Province of Ontario
should not be called upon to pay more than the above sum. The plans for and construction
of the bridge were also to be approved of by the Commissioner of Public Works. The
plans were submitted during the past summer, and approved of; consequently the amount
of the appropriation was placed to the credit of the Receiver-General at Ottawa. The
bridge will consist of two 130 and two 105 feet spans of Burr truss, and one 70 and two
65 feet spans of Queen truss bridging, the whole resting on cribwork piers filled with
stone. An appropriation of $250 was also granted last session, under similar conditions
to the above, to meet one-fourth the cost of repairs to bridge across the Ottawa River at
Portage du Fort. The appropriation, however, has not yet been applied for ; consequently
it is not likely the repairs have been made, and the sum voted, therefore, remains intact
for re-vote in 1882.
SURVEYS AND INSPECTIONS.
During the present year several works of this description have been attended to in
various parts of the Province, amongst the most important being the following : —
A survey was made in September last, at the village of Maganetawan, in order to
ascertain the nature and cost of the improvements which it would be necessary to make
at this point, so as to enable a steamer to ply between the foot of Ah-Mic Lake and
Burk's Falls, a distance of about 38 miles. At present there is a small steamer plying
between Maganetawan and the above-mentioned Falls, which are situated about 26 miles
further up the stream ; but the settlers in the locality are very desirous of having the
navigation extended to the foot of Ah-Mic Lake, a further distance of about 12 miles.
This would enable a steamer to connect with the stages on the Northern road, and a por-
tion of the supplies required could then be brought in from Parry Sound, which would
form a competing point with Rosseau, and consequently have a tendency to lessen the
charges on freight.
The Falls at Maganetawan are about 13 feet in height, and in order to extend the
navigation to the point above-mentioned it would be necessary to construct a lock and
dam at the village and a stop-log dam at the outlet of the lake ; but as a considerable
quantity of rock blasting would also be required in connection with these works, they are
likely to be expensive. Plans, however, are now being prepared, so as to enable an esti-
mate, of the cost to be made.
Since the construction of the lock which enables a steamer to navigate Mary's, Fairy
and Vernon Lakes, the settlers living in the neighbourhood of Peninsula Lake have been
extremely anxious to have it added to the chain of navigation ; and in order to ascertain
the practicability and also the cost of construction of a navigable channel into this lake,
I have recently had a survey made of the creek which at present forms its outlet. It
was ascertained that the difference of level between Fairy and Peninsula Lakes is only
about 15 inches, and also that the creek is at times navigable for small boats, but as its
course is exceedingly tortuous it could only be utilized in places for a steamboat channel.
In order, therefore, to enable a steamer to pass from Fairy into Peninsula Lake, it
would be necessary to excavate a channel almost the entire distance between them, and
as this is about 4,612 feet, the cost of the work would be considerable. There is no doubt
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but this improvement would be of great service to the settlers who reside in the neigh-
bourhood of Peninsula Lake, but it is questionable whether the benefits which would be
derived would warrant the expenditure of the amount which would be required to com-
plete the work.
An examination of Lakes Sinicoe and Couchiching has also been made during the
present year by Mr. A. G. Cavana, Provincial Land Surveyor, with a view of ascertaining
the quantity of land bordering on the shores of these lakes which would be reclaimed by
making such improvements as would prevent the water from rising above low water yf
the present year, and also the amount which would be reclaimed by lowering the surface
of these lakes 2 feet below the low-water mark above mentioned.
Mr. Cavana reports that in the first instance there would be about 11,710 acres
reclaimed, and in the second 22,470, or very nearly double the amount, and adds that
the above estimate includes but little of the open marsh along the Holland River, 7,00D
acres of which would be reclaimed by lowering Lake Simcoe 5 feet below iow water.
He is of the opinion, however, that it would not be advisable to lower the water more
than 6 inches below the low-water mark of October in the present year, as by keeping it
at this level the mills would be but little interfered with, navigation would not be
impeded, and the surface of Lake Simcoe would be lowered 3 feet below flood- water. In
order to regulate the water to the height above mentioned, Mr. Cavana recommends that
the outlets of the lakes be enlarged, and dams constructed with sluices in them sufficient
in area for the escape of the flood-water within a reasonable time, and estimates the cost
of these works at about $22,466.
Taking into account the quantity of land which would be reclaimed by these improve-
ments, the subject appears to be worthy of careful consideration at the coming session of
the Legislature.
DRAINAGE WORKS.
The drainage of swamp lands is still being proceeded with by the different munici-
palities throughout the Province under the "Ontario Municipal Drainage Aid Act," and
during the present year applications have been made and aid granted to the following
Townships, viz. : Brooke, Malahide, Ekfrid, Morris, Willoughby, Raleigh, Howard,
Rochester, Metcalf, Plyrupton, Dunwich, Brant, Ops, Tilbury East, Dawn, Melancthon,
Southwold and Warwick.
EXTENSION OF RAILWAYS IN 1881.
The extension of railways throughout the Province has been vigorously prosecuted
during the present year. The details of the works on the several lines in construction,
so far as known, are as follows : —
Stratford and Huron Railway.
Construction work was resumed on this railway about the 1st May last, and since
then the track has been laid to the terminus at Wiarton, a distance of about 70 miles.
The total length of the extension from Listowel to Wiarton is about 78 miles, 46 <i
which, extending to the village of Chesley, were completed and opened for traffic
about the 15th October. In addition to the above, I am informed that about 15 miles
have been ballasted north of Chesley, the stations, with the exception of two, all com-
pleted, and the line supplied with telegraph. It is expected that the entire line will be
completed and opened for traffic about 1st July next.
Georgian Bay and Wellington Railway.
The construction of this railway was commenced during the summer of 1879, and
the work progressed steadily until about 1st November of the present year, when it was com-
pleted and opened for traffic. The line extends from a short distance north of Palmerston
station (where it has a junction witli the Stratford and Huron) to the village of Durham,
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a distance of about 26 miles. The Port Dover and Lake Huron, Stratford and Huron,
and Georgian Bay and Wellington Railways are, I am informed, incorporated into one
Company, known as the Grand Trunk, Georgian Bay and Lake Erie Railway, and are
operated by the Grand Trunk as the Georgian Bay and Lake Erie division of their system.
Toronto and Ottawa Railway.
This railway has not been previously reported on, the construction of it having been
commenced during the present year. It is intended for a through line from Toronto to
Ottawa, where it will connect with existing railways to the seaboard. In the construc-
tion of the line, I am informed, the present scheme is to utilize the Toronto and Nipissing
Railway from Toronto to Wick; then to build a link, 6 J miles in length, connecting Wick
with Manilla, on the Whitby, Port Perry and Lindsay Railway, which will then be
utilized to Lindsay. From Lindsay to Omemee the Midland will be used, and from this
point a link 14 miles in length will be built to Peterboro', where the main line proper of
the Toronto and Ottawa will commence. The location survey has been completed from
Peterboro' to Casselman (or "High Falls") on the Canada Atlantic Railway, a distance of
about 182 miles. The line touches the villages of Ashburnham, Norwood, Havelock,
Marmora, Madoc, Bridgewater, Arden, Sharbot Lake, Maberly, Perth, Franktown,
Manotick, Duncansville, Embrun and Casselman, but it is intended to utilize the St.
Lawrence and Ottawa Railway from Manotick to Ottawa.
Construction work is at present being carried on between Maberly and Perth by the
Company, and the portion between Madoc and Bridgewater, a distance of about 9 miles,
is under contract, and is to be completed ready for the ties by the 1st February, 1882. Con-
struction work is also expected to commence immediately upon the portions of the line
extending from Wick to Manilla, and from Omemee to Peterboro'.
Ontario and Sault Ste. Marie Railway.
The construction of this railway has been commenced during the present year. The
line has been located from Sault Ste. Marie to Spanish River, a distance of about 125
miles, and will continue eastward (crossing French River at Contin Island) to Bracebridge,
and thence to Kirkfield, on the Toronto and Nipissing Railway, from which point connec-
tion can be made witli the Toronto and Ottawa. The distance from Sault Ste. Marie to
Bracebridge is 345, and from Bracebridge to Kirktieid about 40, making the total leDgth
of the railway about 385 miles.
Construction works were commenced some time ago near Algoma Mills, and I under-
stand that about 19 miles of clearing and a considerable quantity of grading has already
been done, and that it is the intention to proceed with the work continuously throughout
the winter.
Prince Edward Cvunty Railway.
During the present year this railway have moved their station building and extended
their line from the outskirt of the town of Picton to the East Lake Road, a distance of
2,333 feet, or T4„4(T of a mile. This will be a great convenience, and is an improvement
which will be fully appreciated by the travelling public in this section.
Napanee, Tamworth and Quebec Railway.
This Company was organized in January, 1879, but construction work was not com-
menced until July of the present year. The line commences at Napanee and extends
northward, following the Napanee River to Yarker ; from thence it continues to Tam-
worth, the total distance being about 30 miles. I am given to understand that the grading
has been completed, and the necessary bridges, culverts, cattle-guards, etc., nearly all
constructed, but no iron has yet been laid. It is, however, the intention to commence
track-laying and ballasting early in the spring, and it is expeced that the line will be com-
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
pleted and opened for traffic before the close of 1882. During the coming summer the
Company intend to extend the line northward from Tamworth, a distance of about 20
miles, where it will connect with the Toronto and Ottawa Railway somewhere in the
neigbourhood of Arden.
Ontario and Quebec Railway.
The charter of this Company was procured from the Dominion Parliament at its last
session, and work has been commenced during the present year. The railway will extend
from Toronto to Carleton Place, cia Peterboro' and Perth, the distance being about 215
miles, of which 1 am informed about •">•"> miles have been already located, but construction
work has not yet been commenced. It is expected, however, that the entire line will be
completed and opened for traffic in about two years. It is the intention to connect with
the Credit Valley, Great Western, and other railways west of Toronto, and with the
Canadian Pacific, Montreal, Ottawa and Occidental, and South-Eastern Railways, east of
Carleton Place.
Canada Atlantic Railway.
This railway was formerly known as the Montreal and City of Ottawa Junction-
Railway, the construction of which was commenced in 1873. During that year a con-
siderable quantity of grading and fencing was done, and a number of culverts, cattle
guards, &c, constructed. The work was then discontinued, and was not resumed until
the month of April of the present year, but has since been vigorously prosecuted.
The road will have a length of about 66 miles within the Province of Ontario, and
will continue through the Province of Quebec (crossing the St. Law rence River at Coteau
Landing) to somewhere in the neighl iourhood of Rouse's Point, where it will connect with
the American system of railways. The line, however, is not definitely located south of
the St. Lawrence, but it is expected that the total length will be about 130 miles. The
rails are at present laid continuously from Coteau Landing station on the Grand Trunk
Railway to Casselman, being a distance of about 50 miles ; they are of steel, weighing 56
lbs. to the lineal yard, and are fastened at the joints with fish-plates and bolts, which are
secured with "Atwood's patent slotted nuts."
The country traversed by this railway is inclined to be flat, and consequently the
curves are few and easy, and the grades extremely favourable ; the maximum grade going
west being only 40, and going east only 30 feet to the mile.
The bridges, culverts and cattle-guards which have been constructed are built of
iron and stone, and I am informed that it is the intention to have no wooden structures
on the line. The whole character of the work so far executed is good, and to all appear-
ances when completed this will be one of the best constructed railways in the Province.
Bay of Quinte Railway.
This railway received its charter from the Dominion Government in March of the
present year, and construction work was commenced on the 13th June. The line com-
mences at the steamboat wharf at Deseronto, on the Bay of Quinte, and terminates at the
Grand Trunk Railway on Lot No. 1, in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Rich-
mond, the total length being 3i miles. It is now fully completed, and was opened for
traffic on the 12th December, and is operated by the Bay of Quinte Railway and Navi-
gation Company.
Credit Valley Railway.
This railway was completed from Toronto to Ingersoll in 1879. During the present
year an extension has been made from Ingersoll to St. Thomas, a distance of 24.7 miles,
and I am informed that extensive improvements, such as re-ballasting, providing addi-
tional siding accommodation, stations, store and grain warehouses, &c, have been made
upon the portions previously constructed. The Company have also been engaged in the
construction of cribbing and filling in their water lot at the foot of John street, Toronto,
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45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
and I understand it is the intention to construct an elevator at this point at an early date.
The entire railway, as originally projected, is now, therefore, completed and open for
traffic.
Kingston and Pembroke Railway.
The construction of this railway was commenced in 1873, and it was completed and
opened for traffic from Kingston to the Mississippi River in 1877, the total length being
60.32 miles. During the present year construction works have been again proceeded with
on an extension of the line to the Clyde River, a distance of about 16 miles, of which I am
informed about 12 miles are graded, 10i miles of track laid, and 10 miles ballasted and
ready for inspection.lt is expected that the entire 16 miles will be completed about the
1st June, 1882.
Canada Central Railway.
This railway may now be considered a portion of the Canadian Pacific. Construction
works, I understand, have been vigorously prosecuted during the present year, but the
details could not be obtained in time to be included in this report.
Mileage of Railways.
The following revised statement to the close of 1881 gives in detail the mileage on
each railway in Ontario, distinguishing between those constructed prior to and after
Confederation :
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It will be seen from the details given that the total length of railways completed
and opened for traffic during 18S1 is 107Tyj, miles, and that 864 miles are yet under
construction. These lengths embrace works on twelve different lines, five of which have
been commenced during the present year.
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Your obedient servant,
ROBT. McCALLUM,
Engineer, Public Works.
23
45 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1882
STATEMENTS
THE ACCOUNTANT
THE LAW CLERK.
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45 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1882
No. 1. — Expenditure for Fuel, Gas, Water, Repairs, and other items of Main-
tenance, by the Department of Public Works, during 1881.
NAME OF SERVICE.
Expenditure
for 1881.
Government House
Executive Council and Attorney-General's Department . .
Public Works Department
East Wing, Parliament Buildings
Crown Lands Department
Legislation, Parliament Buildings
Maintenance of Locks, Dams, Slides, etc
Lockmaster's Salaries, etc ,
Superintendent of Locks, Dams, Slides, etc
General Clerk of Works and Repairs for Public Institutions
Total
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410 65
406 00
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1 ,926 34
5,344 17
2,634 76
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J. P. EDWARDS,
Accountant.
Department of Public Works,
Toronto, 2nd January, 1882.
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