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SESSIONAL PAPERS
VOL. XXV.-PART III.
THIRD SESSION OF SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
SESsionsr isos.
TORONTO :
n^^^TED foe lud. k. camekon, queen's printer,
BY WARWICK & SONS, 68 and 70 FRONT STREET WEST.
1893.
LIST OF SESSIONAL PAPERS.
ARRANGED ALPHABETICALLY.
Title.
Accounts {Dominion and the Provinces)
Accounts, Public
Agricultural and Arts, Report
Agricultural College, Report
Agricultural Societies, Analysis ,
Anatomy, Inspector, Bodies received by
Asylums, Report .
Baxter, Judge, commutation ,
Bee-Keepers' Association,. Report . . . .
Births, Marriages and Deaths, Report ,
Blind Institute, Report
Bonds and Securities
Canadian Institute, Report
Cattle, Dehorning, Report
Central Farmers' Institute, Report
Cholera regulations ,
Colonization Roads and Bridges . .
Crown Lands Report
Dairymen's and Creameries', Report ,
Deaf and Dumb Institute, Report ,
Dehorning Cattle, Report
Division Courts, Report
Drainage Commission, Report
DufFern License Commissioners, correspondence ,
Education, Report
" publication of Text-Bocks, 0. in 0
*• publication of French Grammar
" lecturers at School of Pedagogy
" Goderich High School
" Niagara Falls High School
" Toronto Junction High School
" Inspector of Model Schools, duties of
" County pupils attending High Schools
" appointment, resignations and dismissals
" names of authors and publishers of text-books.
Elections, Returns
Elgin House of Industry, Report
Entomological Society, Report
Estimates
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71
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78
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Remarks.
Printed.
Not printed.
Printed.
Not printed.
Printed.
Not printeii.
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Printed.
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Printed.
Not printed.
Printed.
Not printed.
Printed.
Title,
Factories Inspectors, Rep6rt
Farmers' Institute, Central, Report
Fire Ranging, expenditure
Fish and Game, Report
Forest Reservation and National Park, Report
Forestry, Forest Schools Management, Report
Fruit Growers', Report
Game and Fish, Report
Gaols, Prisons and Reformatories, Report . . .
Government Roads
Health, Report
" regulations re cholera
" regulations re ice supply
Hospitals, Report
Houses of Refuge, Report
Ice, regulations re supply and storage .... ...
Immigration, Report
Industries, Bureau of. Report ,
Insurance, Report
Jenkinson, W. T., application for license
Jones vs. Sharpe, correspondence
Judicature Act, commutation
Judicature Act "
Kirkpatrick, Lieutenant-Governor
Lands sold, amounts due on
Legal Ofifices, Report
Librarian, Report
Lieutenant-Governor, appointment
Liquor Licenses, Report
" number issued
" convictions in N. Ontario . . .
Magdalen Asylums, Report
Manley, conduct of
Medical Council, sums paid to members
Middlesex Registry Office, vacancies in
Mines, Report of Bureau
Mosgrove, Judge, commutation
Municipal indebtedness
Municipal Taxation, Report
Municipal Treasurers, defalcations
Orphan Asylums, Report
Ottawa Separate Schools, correspondence
Paget and Regan, correspondence
Pedagogy, lecturers
Pedgaogy, appointments and dismissals
No.
Remarks.
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Title.
Plebiscite Petitions
Poultry and Pet Stock, Report
Prisons, Report
Proton Commissioner
Public Accounts
Public Works, Report
Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park, Report
Railway Documents
Refuge, Houses of. Report
Registrars' fees
Roads and Bridge expenditure
Scott Act By-laws .
Secretary and Registrar, Report
Statutes, Revised, disposal of
Statutes, Sessional, disposal of
Tavern and Shop Licenses, Report
Text Books, publication
Timber berths, offered for sale in 1892 ... .
Timber berths, purchasers in 1890
Timber sales from 1871 -
Timber, estimated quantity
Titles, Report of Master
Toronto General Trusts Company
Toronto Normal School, appointments, etc.
Toronto University, Report
" Faculty of Medicine .
" Finance Report . . . .
Upper Canada College, Report
York Branch River Bridge
York House of Industry, Report
No.
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LIST OF SESSIOJ^AL PAPERS.
Arranged in Numierical Order with their Titles at full length ; the dates when Ordered
and when presented to the Legislature : the name of the Member who moved the same,
and whether Ordered to be Printed or not.
CONTENTS OF PART I.
Report of the Standing Committee on the Faculty of Medicine, University of
Toronto, on the subject of Re-organization. Presented to the Legislature,
10th April, 1893. {Printed.)
Report of the Commissioners appointed to enquire into the practice of Dehorn-
ing Cattle. Presented to the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. {Printed.)
Report of the Minister of Education for the year 1892, with Statistics of 1891,
in which is included the Reports upon the Scientific Institutions and
School of Practical Science. Presented to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893.
{Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART II.
Report of the Inspector of Insurance and Registrar of Friendly Societies'for
the year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893. {Printed.)
Report relating to the Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths for the
year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 19ch May, 1893. {Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART III.
Report upon the Ontario Institution for the education and instruction of the
Blind, Brantford, for the year ending 30th September, 1892. Presented
to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893. {Printed ) oMw ""
Report upon the Ontario Institution for the education of the Deaf and Dumb,
Belleville, for the year ending 30th September, 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 5th April, 1893. {Printed.) _^
Report upon the Lunatic and Idiot Asylums of the Province for the year end-
ing 30th September, 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 10th April,
1893. {Printed.)
Report upon the Common Gaols, Prisons and Reformatories, for the year end-
ing 30th September, 1892. Presented to the L3gislature, 5th April, 1893.
{Printed.)
Report upon the Houses of Refuge and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums for
the year ending 30th September, 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 10th
April, 1893. {Printed.)
Report of the Agriculture and Arts Association for the year 1892.
to the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. {Printed.)
Presented
No. 12.
No. 13.
No. 14.
No. 15.
No. 16.
No. 17.
No. 18.
No. 19.
No. 20.
No. 21.
No. 22.
No. 23
No. 24.
No. 25,
CONTENTS OF PART IV.
Eeport of the Entomological Society for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 10th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Fruit Growers' Association for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 10th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Public Accounts of the Province for the year 1892. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 5th April, 1893, (Printed.)
Estimates for the service of the Province until the Estimates of the year are
finally passed. Presented to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893. (Not
printed.) Estimates for the year 1893. Presented to the Legislature, 5th
April, 1893. (Printed.) Estimates required for the service of the Prov-
ince until the Estimates for the year are finally passed. Presented to the
Legislature, 1st May, 1893. (A^ot printed.) Estimates (supplementary)
for the year 1893. Presented to the Legislature, 25th May, 1893.
(Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART V.
Report of the Dairymen's and Creameries' Associations of the Province for the
year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 19th May, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Commissioner of Crovpn Lands for the year 1892. Presented to
the Legislature, 18th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Department of Immigration for the year 1892. Presented to
the Legislature, 5th May, 1893. (Printed.)
Report upon the working of the Tavern and Shop Licenses Act for the year
1892. Presented to the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. (Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART VL
Report of the Bureau of Industries for the year 1892. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 12th May, 1893. (Printol.)
Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, University of Toronto. Pre-
sented to the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Ontario Agricultural College and Experimental Farm for the
year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, lOfch April, 1893. (Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART VIL
Report for the Canadian Institute for the year 1892. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 19th May, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Commissioner of Public Works for the year 1892. Presented to
the Legislature, 12th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Reports of the Inspectors of Factories of the Province for the year 1892.
Presented to the Legislature, 19th May, 1893. [Printed.)
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No. 31.
No. 32.
No. 33.
No. 34.
No. 35.
No. 36.
No. 37.
No. 38.
No. 39.
No. 40.
No. 41.
Report of the Inspector of Division Courts for the year 1892. Presented to
the Legislature, 19th May, 1893. {Printed.)
Report of the Inspector of Legal Offices for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 2nd May, 1893, {Frinied.)
Report of the Provincial Board of Health for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 19th May, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of Upper Canada College for the year ending 30th June, 1892.
Presented to the Legislature, 6th April, 1893. (Printed )
Papers and Reports upon Forestry, Forest Schools, Administration and Man-
agement, Presented to the Legislature, 20th April, 1893. (Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART VIII.
Report of the Royal Commission on Forest Reservation and National Park.
Presented to the Legislature, 20th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the Drainage Commission for the Province, 1892-3. Presented to
the Legislature, 4th May, 1893. (Printed.)
Copy of an Order in Council commuting the fees payable to His Honour Judge
Baxter, under the Surrogate Courts Act. Presented to the Legislature,
5th April, 1893. (Not printed )
Copy of an Order in Council respecting the payment of Surrogate Court fees
to His Honour, Judge Mosgrove. Presented to the Legislature, 5th April,
1893. (Not printed.)
Statement as to the disposal of the Revised Statutes for the year 1892. Pre-
sented to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893. (Not printed.)
Statement as to the disposal of the Sessional Statutes for the year 1892.
Presented to the Legislature, 5th April, 1893. (Not printed.)
Report of the Librarian on the state of the Library. Presented to the Legi3-
lature, 6th April, 1893. (Not printed.)
Report upon the Hospitals of the I'rovince for the year ending 30th Septem-
ber, 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 14th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Report of the House of Industry and Refuge, County of Elgin. Presented to
the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. (Not printed.)
Report on the House of Industry, County of York. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 10th April, 1893. (Not printed.)
Return to an Order of the House, of the sixth day of April, 1892, shewing the
expenditure in each year, since the system of fire ranging has been
established for that service, the amount of refunds in each year, and the
amount remaining unpiid on account of the licensee's share of the expendi-
ture. Presented to the Legislature, 10th April, 1893. Mr. Meredith.
(Printed.)
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No. 43,
No. 44,
No. 45,
No. 46,
No. 47
No. 48.
No. 49,
No. 50,
No. 51
No. 52,
Copy of an Order-in-Council approving of certain agreements in regard to pub-
lication of Text Books. Presented to the Legislature, 11th April, 1893.
{Not printed.^
Copy of an Order-in-Council respecting a certain ind'intare of agreement in
regard to the publication of the High School French Grammar. Presented
to the Legislature, 11th April, 1893. {Not printed.)
Copy of an Order-in-Council respecting the appointment of Lecturers at the
School of Pedagogy for the Session of 1892-93. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 11th April, 1893. {Not printed.)
Copy of an Order inCouncil raising the High School at Goderich to the status
of a Collegiate Institute. Presented to the Legislature, 11th April, 1893.
{Not printed.)
Copy of an Order in-Council relating to the establishment of a High School at
Niagara Falls. Presented to the Legislature, 11th, April, 1893. {Not
printed.)
Copy of an Order-in-Couucil respecting the establishment of a High School at
Toronto Junction. Presented to the Legislature, 11th April, 1893. {Not
printed.)
Copy of an Order-in-Council respecting the performance, during his absence
through illness, of certain of the duties of the Inspector of Model Schools,
Presented to the Legislature, lith April, 1893. {Not printed)
Return to an Order of the House of the seventeenth day of March, 1892, for a
Return shewing the number of liquor licenses issued in each year from
1876 to 1891, both inclusive. The gross fund raised from licenses in each
of the same years. The sums paid out of the said fund in each of the
same years to the Province and the Municipalities respectively, and the
sums the Municipalities have imposed by by-law over and above the
Statutory Duties in each of the same years. Presented to the Legislature,
12th April, 1893. Mr. Clancy. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the twenty-third day of March, 1892, for
a Return of copies of all correspondence between Mr. Inspector White and
the Board of Separate School Trustees of the City of Ottawa, together
with copies of all reports made by the Inspector to the said Board, with
reference to the Separate Schools of the City, during the year 1891.
Presented to the Legislature, 12th April, 1893. Mr. Whitney. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the twenty-fifth day of March, 1892, for a
Return of copies of all correspondence between the Minister of Education,
Sir Daniel Wilson, and oae Manley, late caretaker or janitor of the
School of Practical Science, or any other person or persons, relating to the
conduct of said Manley while janitor, and his dismissal from said position.
Presented to the Legislature, 12th April, 1893. Mr. Whitney. {Not
printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the eleventh day of April, 1892, for a
Return shewing the number of County pupils attending High Schools or
Collegiate Institutes in Towns separated from Counties for Municipal pur-
poses, for each of the past three years ending 3 3th June; the amounts
paid by said Counties to the said High Schools and Collegiate Institutes
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for the same period ; the amounts paid by said Counties to the said High
Schools and Collegiate Institutes under the High Schools Act of 1891.
Presented to the Legislature, 12th April, 1893, Mr. Preston. {Printed)
53 . . Statement of Bonds and Securities registered by Officers of the Province
during the year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 14th April, 1893.
{Not printed.)
No. 54,
No. 55
No. 56.
No. 57.
No. 58,
Return to an Order of the House of the twenty-fifth day of March, 1892, for a
Return giving the names of all persons who have been appointed to, who
have resigned and been dismissed from positions in the Toronto Normal
School, the Toronto Model School and the School of Pedagogy, within the
last five years, together with copies, in each case, of all correspondence
relating to the same between the Minister of Education or any member of the
Government, or any officer of the Department of Education and the parties
in question, or any other person or persons. Also, copies of all petitions,
memorials and communications addressed to the Minister of Education,
or any member of the Government, on the part of any, or all of the
students of the Toronto Normal School, the Toronto Model School and the
School of Pedagogy, within the last five years, and of any replies thereto
on the Department of Education or ^he Government. Presented to the
Legislature, 14th April, 1893. Mr. Whitney. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the fourth day of April, 1892, for a
Return shewing the names of all authors and publishers of Public and
High School text-books, with the respective books published by them and
the prices thereof. Also, for the copies of all correspondence by or with
the Minister of Education, or any officer of his department, respecting the
price or publication of Public or High School text-books, subsequent to
that already brought down. Presented to the Legislature, 14th April,
1893. Mr. Kerns. {Printed.)
j Report of the Toronto General Trusts Company for the year
I to the Legislature, 17th April, 1893. {Not printed.)
1892. Presented
No. 59.
No. 60..
Copy of Commission appointing the Honourable George Airey Kirkpatrick, P.C,
to be Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario, and of the instruc-
tions thereto attached. Presented to the Legislature, 20th April, 1893.
( Printed. )
Return to an Order of the House of the tenth day of April, 1893, for a
Return shewing how often, in the past ten years, the office of Registrar of
Deeds for the North and East Ridings of the County of Middlesex has
become vacant ; the dates when the vacancies occurred and when they
were filled, and, if the office is now vacant, how long the vacancy has con-
tinued. Presented to the Legislature, 20th April, 1893. Mr. Meredith.
{Not printed.)
Papers and Documents relating to the Kiagston, Napanee and Western Rail-
way Company, the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound Railway Company,
the Irondale, Bancroft and Ottawa Railway Company, and the Central
Counties Railway Company. Presented to the Legislature, 25th May, 1893.
{Printed.)
Analysis of Reports of Electoral Dictrict and Township Agricultural and
Horticultural Societies in Ontario for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 2l8t April, 1893. {Not printed.^
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No. 62,
No. 63,
No. 64,
No. 65.
No. 66
No. 67
No. 68,
iReport of the Master of Titles for the year 1892. Presented to the Legis-
I lature, 21st April. 189.3. {Printed)
I Return to an Address to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor of the 12th day
I of April, 189.3, praying that he will cause to be laid before this House a
Return of ihe timber berths offered for sale at the sale of 13th October,
1892, and of the births then sold, including those sold by private contract
after the auction sale, with the area of each berth, the price per square
mile paid, the names of the several purchasers, the sums received on
account of purchase money, the date of the payment thereof and the sums
(if any) remaining unpaid on the 1st January, 1893, and shewing whether
any, and if so which of the said berths had been previously sold, and when
and to whom and for what price, and also for a return of a copy of the
advertisement and conditions of sale, and of the Order-in-Council authorizing
the sale. Presented to the Legislature, 24th April, 1893. Mr. Whitney.
{Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the 4th day of April, 1892, for a Return of
copies of all correspondence between the Commissioner of Crown Lauds, or
any officer of the Department of Crown Lands and George Paget and John
Regan, or either of them, on the subject of, or with reference to an action
in the High Court of Justice, Queen's Bench Division, between F. J, Jones
plaintiff, and James Sharpe, Peter McDermott, George Paget and John
Regan defendants, which said action was tried, or partially tried, before the
Honourable Mr. Justice Rose at Hamilton, on the 2nd day of October,
1890, and settled by the parties thereto. Giving also, copies of all corres-
pondence between the said Commissioner, or any such officer, and any
other person or persons on the subject of or with reference to, the said
action. Presented to the Legislature, 24th April, 1893. Mr. Whitney.
(Not printed.)
Return to an Address to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor of the first day
of April, 1892, praying that he will cause to be laid before this House
a copy of the Order-in-Council for the appointment of a Commissioner to
examine into the claims of the Township of Proton in respect of the Land
Improvement Fund, of the Commission used in parsuance thereof, and for
a statement in detail of all expenses incurred in respect of the enquiry and
report. Presented to the Legislature, 2.5th April, 1893. Mr. Meredtth.
{Not printed.)
Copy of an Order-in-Council adopting the first agreement of submission to the
Arbitrators appointed for the settlement of the accounts between the Govern-
ment of the Dominion of Canada and the Governments of the Provinces of
Ontario and Quebec, and as between the said Provinces of Ontario and
Quebec. Presented to the Legislature, 26th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Regulations of the Provincial Board of Health, with respect to Cholera,
approved by Order-in-Council, dated 11th April, 1893. Presented to the
Legislature, 26th April, 1893. {Printed.)
Copy of an Order-in-Council approving of the Regulations respecting the sources
of supply and the place of storage of Ice intended for domestic use or
cooling purposes, adopted by the Provincial Board of Health. Presented
to the Legislature, 26th April, 1893. (Printed.)
Return in part, to an Order of the House of the eleventh day of April, 1892,
for a Return shewing by Townships the amount remaining unpaid on the
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No. 71
No. 72
No. 73,
No. 74
No. 75
31st December last on lands sold, of (1) Crown Lands, (2) Common
School Land.s, (3) Grammar School Lands, (-i) Railway Lands, and the
ag,^regate amount due in respect of each of the said classes of lands, dis-
tinguishin;^ the amounts due for principal and interest respectively,
Pres'.nted to the Legislature, 26th April, 1893. Mr. Meredith. {Printed )
Report of the Commissioners for the Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park.
Presented to the Legislature, 28th April, 1893. {Printed.)
CONTENTS OF PART IX.
Rep:)rt of the University of Toronto for the year 1891-92, including the
Reports of the University and College Councils, together with the
Bursiir's statement for the year 1892. Presented to the Legislature, 17th
May, 1893. (Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the eleventh day of April, 1892, for a
Return shewing the numl>er of bodies received by the Inspector of Anatomy,
during each of the pist five years from (I) Charitable Institutions
(2) Criminal Institutions and (3) all other sources in the Province. Shew-
ing also, the number of persons who have died from natural causes in each
of the above named institutions during the same period, and the number
of the criminal class who had spent ten years or more in prison before
dying in prison, and the number of persons who during the same period
have died at the hands of the executioner. Presented to the Legislature,
1st May, 1893. Mr. Meachain. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the ninth day of March, 1892, for a
Return, shewing the estimated quantity of Pine Timber now standing
upon the Crown domain of the Province and the estimated value thereof,
setting the same forth as far as practicable by a description, by number or
otherwise, of the berths upon which the same is standing, and where the
territoiy has not been divided into timber berths, shewing the localities
as far as practicable, and also shewing the data upon which such estimates
are based, as far as practicable. Presented to the Legislature, 1st May, 1893.
Mr. Wvod {Ha.stingts ) {Printed)
Report of the Commission on Municipal Taxation. Presented to the Legislature,
5th May, 1893, {Printed.)
Return to an Address to His Honour the Lieutenant-Governor of the twelfth
day of April, 1893, praying that he will cause to be laid before this House
a Return of the names of the several purchasers of the timber berths dis-
posed of at the sale of October, 1890, and of the sales, if any, which were
not carrii-d out, and of the amounts, if any, remaining unpaid on account
of the purchase money, if any, of such of lots and of a copy of the Order
in Council authorizing the sale and of the advertisement and conditions of
sale Presented to the Legislature, 4th May, 1893. Mr. Campbell
{Alyoma.) {Printed.)
Return from the Records of the several Elections to the Legislative Assembly,
in the Electoral District of the City of Toronto, of the County of Peel, and
the City of ToroQtn, since the General Election of 1890, shewing : —
(1) The numVjer of votes polled for each cindidate in each Electoral
District in which there A^as a contest. (2) The majority whereby each
successful candidate was returned. ^3). The total number of votes polled
in each District. (4) The number of votes remaining unpolled. (5) The
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No. 78,
No. 79,
No. 80,
No. 81..
No. 82..
No. 83..
No. 84..
number of names on the Voters' List in each District. (6) The population
of each District as shewn by the last census. Presented to the Legislature,
22nd May, 1893. {Printed.)
Report of the Ontario Game and Fish Commission. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 11th May, 1893. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the third day of May, 18D3, for a Return
of copies of all correspondence between the License Inspector of North
Brant, or other parties, and the License Department, of any member of the
Government, in connection with the application of William T. Jenkinson
for a tavern licen.se in polling sub division No. 10, Brantford Township.
Presented to the Leo;islature, 8th May, 1893. (^Mr. McCleary.) (Not
pri7ited.}
Return to an Order of the House of the nineteenth day of April, 1893, for a
Return shewing, separately for each County, the expenditure on coloniza-
tion, Government, or County Roads and Bridges, by the Crown Lands
Department, in the Counties of Victoria, Peterborough, Hasting.s, Adding-
ton and Frontenac during the year 1892, with the location and amount
expended on each road and bridge, and giving the name of the overseer in
charge, and the amount received by such overseer, for his own services out
of each expenditure. Presented to the Legislature, 8th May, 1893. Mr.
Wood {Hastings ) {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the twenty-third day of March, 1892, for a
Return shewing amounts of defalcations made by the Treasurers of any of
the Municipalities in the Province of Ontario during the years 1871 to
1891, both inclusive. Shewing also, the amounts any of said municipalities
have lost during the same time for want of sufficient sureties being given
by said Treasuiers, and also shewing the number of Commissions of
Enquiry into the finances of municipal corporations issued during said
years under Section 383 of the Municipal Act. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 9th May, It 93. Mr. Balfour. {Printed.)
Return to an order of the House of the nineteenth day of April, 1893, for a
Return of copies of all correspondence in connection with an application
for a new Bridge over York Branch River, between lots 20 and 21, in the
Township of Carlow, in the County of Hastings, during the year 1892,
and all papers or memoranda connected therewith. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 10th May, 1893. Mr. Wood {Hastings.) {Not jirinted.)
Returns of all Fees and Emoluments received by the Registrars of Ontario for
the year 1892, under the provisions of R.S.O. 1887. cap. 114, sec. 100,
with which are contrasted receipts of the same nature in the years 1890
and 1891. Presented to the Legislature, 12th May, 1893. {Printed.)
Reports of the Poultry and Pet Stock Associations for the year 1 892. Pre-
sented to the Legislature, 12th May, 1893, {Printed.)
Report of the Bee-Keepers Association for the year 18i)2. Presented to the
Legislature, 12th May, 1891. {Printed.)
Report of the Central Farmers' Institute for the year 1892. Presented to the
Legislature, 12th May, 1893. {Printed.)
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No. 85,
No. 86
No. 87
No. 88,
No. 89
No. 90
No. 91
Report of the Bureau of Industries for the year 1892. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 12th May, 1893. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the fifth day of May, 1893, for a Return
from the Treasurer of the Medical Council, giving a detailed statement of
the sums paid to each member of the Medical Council during the past five
years, for travelling expenses and hotel accommodation while attending
Council and Committee meetings, and also of the details of the amount
not down in the financial returns for 1890, 1891 and 1892, under the
heading " Exjienses of Legislation." - Presented to the Legislature, 12th
May, 1893. Mr. Wateni. {Printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the 10th day of May, 1893, for a Return
shewing the number of votes polled in favor of, and against, the Scott Act
By-laws when last carried in the different Counties and Cities of this Pro-
vince. Also, the number of votes polled when the same Counties or Cities
repealed such By-laws, and including the vote in those Counties and Cities
where the By-laws, under this Act, did not pass. Presented to the Legis-
lature, 16th May, 1893. lAr. Gibson {Huron.) {Not j)rintpA.)
Return to an Order of the House of the tenth day of May, 1893, for a Return
of all convictions under the Liquor License Act in the Ridinp' of North
Ontario during the years 1891 and 1892. Also, of all moneys paid to the
License Inspector for salary and expenses during said years, distinguishing
the amounts paid for salary and the amounts paid for expenses. Also, of
the particulars of any fines which may have been remitted during said
years. Also, of the gross amounts of money received by the inspector in
his ofiicial capacity during said two years, and a detailed statement of the
amounts disbursed by him during the same time, shewing to whom and for
what such disbursements were made. Presented to the Legislature, 16th
May, 1893. Mr. Glendinning. {Not jvinted.)
Statement of the amounts loaned to the Municipalities of the Province under
the Tile, Stone and Timber Act from Isc January, 1890, to 31st December
1892. Presented to th« Legislature, 19th May, 1893. {Printed.)
No. 92.
Report of the Secretary and Registrar of the Province for the year 1892.
sented to the Legislature, 19th May, 1893. {Printed.)
Pre-
Return to an Order of the House of the fifth day of May, 1893, for a Return of
copies of all correspondence between the Government and the License
Commissioners of the County of Dufierin, or any other parties, concerning
the resignation of the late License Inspector for the County, Mr. Anderson.
Also, for coi)ies of all correspondence between the Government and the
said License Commissioners, or other parties, concerning the appointment
of the present Inspector, Mr. Dodds. Presented to the Legislature 19th
May, 1893. Mr. Barr {Duf^rin.) {Not printed.)
Return to an Order of the House of the twenty-fourth day of April, 1893 for a
Return giving, except that already brought down, the dates of all Crown
Timber Sales from 1871, as follows : The date of sale, the number and
extent of the difierent timber berths in square miles, and the prices
obtained at each such sale, per square mile. Presented to the Legislature
22nd May, 1893. Mr. Preston. {Printed.)
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No. 93,
Return to an Order of the House of the nineteenth day of May, 1893, for
a, Eeturn shewing the number of petitions that have been presented to the
House during the present Sessi n asking for a plebiscite on the temperance
question from temperance societies, churches and municipal corporations,
giving the numbers from each in the order named. Also, shewing the
nnmbers fr:m each of the above-named bodies in favor of Provincial or
other Prohibition, respectively. And the number of Petitions in favor of
Bill (No. 70,) To prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors by retail. Pre-
sented to the Legislature, 23rd May, 1893. Mr. Field. {Printed.)
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
UPON THE
ONTARIO INSTITUTION
FOR THE
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Bi^^^nsTTFOPtnD.
BEING FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER,
1892.
FEINTED BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SOXS, 68 & 70 FRONT STREET WEST,
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1893
Ofx::£ of the
Inspector op Prisons and Public Charities, Ontario,
Parliament Buildings, Toronto, November, 1892.
Sir, — I beg to transmit herewith the Twenty-first Annual Report upon the Institu-
tion for the Instruction and Education of the Blind, at Brantford, for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
i'our obedient servant,
T. E. CHAMBERLAIN,
hiapector.
The Honourable J. M. Gibson, M.P.P.,
Provincial Secretary.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1893
CONTENTS.
PAGK,
Introduction 9
Minutes of Inspection 9-10
Principal's Report 11-18
Examiners :
Report on Literary Classes , 19-23
Report on Musical Department 23-24
Physician's Report 24
Statistics 25-30
Maintenance Expenditure 31
56 Victoria vSessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1893
PROVINCE OF OISTARIO INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE
BLIND, BRANTFORD.
TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
OF THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, November, 1892.
To the Honourable George Airet KiRKPATaiCK, Lieutena rt-fTdvcrnnr of the Province
of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour : —
I have the honour to submit herewith the Twenty -first Annual Report upon the
Institution for the Education and Instruction of the Blind, Brantford, for the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
I have the honour to be,
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIIs,
Inspector.
56 \'i(i(iMa. Sessional r;i])(M-8 (No. 0). A. 1893
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
INSTITUTION FOR THE
EDUCATION OF THE BLIND.
At the close of the official year, ending September 30th, there were 131 pupils in
attendance, 75 males and 56 females, being an increase of 6 over last year.
In the Principal's report will be found tables showing the number of pupils in
attendance and their ages, the nationality, religion and occupation of parents, the cities
and counties from which pupils are received, and the expenditure for the year.
Messrs. Kelly and Wilkinson made the usual examinations in the Literary Depart-
ment, and in their report will be found details of the work being done at the Institution.
The musical attainments of the pupils, as set forth in Professor Ambrose's report,
show very satisfactory progress.
In the report of Dr. Marquis will be found details of the state of health of the
pupils in attendance during the year.
The report of Mr. Truss, Instructor in Willow and Rattan work, shows, in addition
to the instruction given to the pupils under his charge, an earning of $620.15 for the
year.
There have been but few changes in the staff of officers in the different departments
during the year.
The building and grounds have been considerably improved. The new gymnasium
has been completed. The arrangement with the city for giving the Institution proper
sewerage has been carried out, a detailed statement regarding which is given in the
Principal's report.
The management and discipline, under the direction of the Principal, Mr. A. H.
Dymond, assisted by his efficient staff of officers, has been, as in past years, all that
could be desired.
I annex copies of the minutes made by me of my visits of inspection :
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Institution for the Blind, Brantford, on the 7th May.
The buildings were then undergoing repairs in anticipation of the Convention to be held
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 6). A. 1893
on the 5th July. The gymnasium building had been finished but not fully equipped.
The kitchen and the engineer's house had been completed and the sidewalks again
repaired.
The system of sewerage which wns arranged for with the city had not yet been
commenced.
There were in residence on the day of my visit 142 pupils, 64 females and 78 males.
The whole accommodation afforded by the institution is now completed.
The industrial work carried on in the willow shop showed good results, and the pro-
ceeds were from $500 to $700 per annum.
The class-rooms, dormitories, dining-rooms, kitchen, bakery, laundry, wash-rooms,
water-closets, etc., were all in good order.
The farm, garden and grounds were also in satisfactory order.
I again visited the Institution for the Blind on the 22nd October, when there were
i31 pupils in attendance, namely, 75 boys and 56 girls. This number was slightly higher
th^.n at the same time last year, and a few more will likely be admitted during the terra.
The institution was found to be in excellent order. During the past summer the
building has been thoroughly renovated and repaired ; new floors have been laid and
painting and plastering have been done where required. New desks and school appliances
have been put in some of the class rooms. The gymnasium has been completed and
equipped with the best apparatus ; it is a valuable addition to the institution. The
sewerage system arranged for under contract with the city of Brantford last year has been
completed and connected with the city system. This will render the sanitary condition
of the premises all that could be desired. The grounds were in nice order ; much has
been done during the pa5.t season to beautify them by planting ornamental trees, etc.
The various class-rooms, including the kindergarten school, the knitting and sewing
rooms, were in good order, as were also the dormitories, dining-rooms, kitchen, laundry^
bath-rooms and water-closets.
It)
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers {No. H).
A. 1893
REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq, M.D.,
In.'^pectnr, etc.
Sir, — I have the honor to submit my report for the year ending September 30,
1892, and representing the twenty-first session of the institution.
Statistics of Attendance.
The enrolment of pupils for the session which terminate'! on the 9th of June last
numbered 141, of whom 78 were males and 63 females — three less than the return of tht^
previous session. Of the 141, there are now in attendance 116, represented by 68 males
and 48 females, the balance being accounted for as under : —
Graduates —
Male. Female. Total.
In industrial branches —
Willow shop 3 0 3
Piano tuning 3 0 3
Work ai^d knitting rooms 0 3 3
Left with partial industrial instruction 1 2 3
Pupils with pirtial sight who have secured situa-
ations .^ 1 2 3
Left for domestic reasons 0 3 3
Chronic invalids 0 2 2
Left the Province 0 1 1
Return temporarily deferred 2 2 4
Total 10 15 25
The new pupils so far number twelve, six males and six females, of the following
ages : —
^lale. Female. Total.
Six years 1 0 1
Seven " 1 1 2
Eight " 2 0 2
Nine " I 1 2
Ten " 0 2 2
Fourteen years 0 1 1
Fifteen " 0 I 1
Nineteen " 1 0 1
6 6 12
The return of three former pupils who were not in attendance during tbe past
session makes our pupil population at the present time 131, as follows: —
Male. Female. Total.
Pupils of last session 68 48 116
New pupils 6 6 12
Former pupils retui aed 1 2 .3
75 56 131
This is six more than were recorded on the register on the 30th September, 1891.
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One or two points of a satisfactory nature in connection with the recent re-opening
of the institution may here be noticed. In the first place it deserves to be mentioned
that, of Ihe pupils whose return had been arranged for on the day for re-assembling, all
but five presented themselves and the absence of every one of the latter was
accounted for. It is not only as a matter of order and respect for the rules of the
institution that the return simultaneously of the great body of pupils is desirable.
Experienced ofiicers as guides are sent to given points in all directions to meet the pupils
and bring them in safety to Brantford. From this piactice, which is pursued in connec-
tion with the dispersion as well as re-assembiing of the pupils, it has resulted that, for
twenty years, the whole term in fact of the institution's existence, not a single pupil in
travelling to and fro has received the slightest harm or injury of any kind — a most
important circumstance when the condition of those referred to is taken into account.
Parents are wise in refusing to allow any slight cause to prevent their children from jour-
neying under the safe conduct thus provided. In this connection I may allude also to
the great kindness and attention shown to our pupils when travelling, either singly or in
company, by the railwa}^ officials of all grades. In the next place I would draw attention
to the ages of the new pupils as showing the greater readiness of parents, often at a great
sacrifice of their own feelings, to entrust children of tender age to our care. The propor-
tion of juveniles is now very considerable. Our excellent kindergarten system has had
something no doubt to do with this. It will be observed, too, that not a single over-age
pupil figures in the list of new-comers. And the gratifying statement may also be made
that all the new admissions are of fair intellectual capacity.
Graduates and Eetiring Pupils,
The list of pupils leaving the institution does not present much material for com-
ment. It is pleasant to know that not one of the number has been excluded for miscon-
duct. The graduates, I believe, have all good prospects of profitable usefulness. The
pupils whose vision is sufliciently good to enable them to secure situations of an industrial
nature were, nevertheless, quite eligible for admission under our rules and have gained
much by the instruction received here. The invalids were young women whose condition
on entering precluded the expectation that they would be able to remain for any
great length of time, while the circumstances of both cases appealed strongly for the
enjoyment of such advantages as might be available.
The question of compulsory attendance has been alluded to in former reports. I am
not insensible of the difficulty of enforcing such legislation and of the prejudice that
might be felt against its enforcement. But would its enforcement often or ever be
necessary 1 If it were once understood that to withhold education from a blind child
capable of receiving it was not to be permitted, I am of opinion that few if any parents
would wait for actual legal proceedings. In Washington Territory (U. S.) such a law as
I have alluded to has existed for the past two years. It applies to the blind, deaf-mutes
and feeble minded, Of all such between six and twenty-one years of age a return is to
be made by the clerks of school districts to the county school superintendent who again
reports to the county commissioners, and these officials are empowered to take action to
enforce the attendance of any, who without reasonable cause are kept at home, at the
Washington School for Defective Youth. If the parents are unable to pay the sum for
maintenance required the cost falls on the municipal authorities. I should be glad to
learn that this subject had jeceived the consideration of the Government.
Prospects of the Session.
It will be observed that the numbers now in attendance exceed those of the corres-
ponding date last year by six, being 1.31 to 125. Yet what we consider a full attendance
was reached in 1891-2. The pupils whose return has been temporarily deferred will, it is
anticipated, be on hand ere long. And there are enquiries or applications now before me
sufficient to bring the number up to 140 without any other cases presenting themselves.
We may therefore anticipate a full house before the session is very far advanced.
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The Staff.
We have two — and I am happy to say, only two — changes in our staff to notice this
year. Miss Emma Johnson, who has been the instructor of the kindergarten class since
its first establishment, is, much to the regret of both pupils and otticers, voluntarily
retiring from the work. The best wishes of all she has been associated with here will go
with her to her new home. Mr. B. G. Connolly, of the literary staff, leaves us to enter
upon a course of medical study. I trust his success in his new vocation will be great. He
has been for the past three years a most faithful and able officer of the institution. Miss
Johnson's position has been filled by Mrs. L. F. Murray, a graduate of the Provin ual
Kindergarten, and I have the best reason to believe, in all respects fitted for the peculiar
duties of an instructor of juvenile blind pupils. Mr. Patrick Padden comes to us highly
recoommended as a successor to Mr. Conolly. It is always a pleasant duty to notice
the kindly feeling evinced and the loyal support rendered by the officers of this institution
to its principal whose responsibilities are greatly lessened by the good judgment and pru-
dent attitude towards their charges of those who are for the time being his colleagues. .
The Literary Glasses.
For the condition of the literary classes reference may be made to the report of the
examiners. The general quality of the work done was, I believe, found to be quite up to
last year's standard. The classes have been, as a rule, of manageable proportions, the
teachers all experienced in their duties and no special causes of unsettlement have dis-
turbed the regular course of study. Our object in this as in all other departments, U to
attain to the useful, not to display the merely ornamental. Nine out often of our pupils
have, as soon as they are able, to face the realities of life, and most are honorably ambitious
of contributing as early as possible to their own support. They cannot afford time for
accomplishments that will not help them to earn a livelihood, and the literary is the
branch in which the fewest immediately practical outlets for the blind are to be found.
So that when a good plain school education has been obtained, the pupil naturally desires
to throw all his other energies into music studies or industrial work. Bat, while dis-
claiming any superlatively high literary standard, I doubt whether the public generally
realize how much our pupils do learn and how fairly they rank with many sighted youths
of their own age. It is something to be thankful for that a blind boy or girl, from eight
to ten years of age and not over a couple of sessions in attendance, should be able to read
a chapter in the New Testament by touch, as fluently as many a seeing youngster. But
it is a source of still greater gratification that this habit of reading and the direction
given to it opens up a whole library of sacred and secular literature to those whose want
of vision would seem to bar them from such privileges, and many, I think, will be sur-
prised to read, from time to time, the examiners' reports of the literary attainments of
not a few of them.
In the report of the examination of our class in English literature, consisting of
about twenty youths of both sexes, the following gives some idea of the course of study
in which most of them become proficients. "The limit" says the report, " is the history
of English literature, from the date of the birth of the 'Venerable Fede,' 670 A.D. to
1800 A.D. Of the literature of the 19th century they were expected to know fairly well,
Tennyson's Idyll " Enid," Longfellow's " Kavanagh," and to give a synopsis of Arnold's
" Light of the World." The Shakespearian play for this year was " King Lear." The
examination occupied nearly half the last day. The class was led by questions rapidly
over the whole field of English literature, dwelling only for a minuter survey at the
important epochs, those especially of the 14th, the 16th, the close of the 17th and
beginning of the 18th, and the first half of the 19th centuries. Of course occasion was
taken to test their knowledge of the influence exercised over Ghaucer and his contempor-
aries, by the writing of the Trouveres in France, and of Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio,
in Italy, The survey of the " spacious times of great Elizabeth," led to some inquiry as
to Montaigne, Tasso, Ariosto, Cervantes, Lopa da Vega, and other continental writers ;
that of Queen Ann's reign, to a consideration of the influence of the writings of Corneill
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Racine Moliere, Boileau, etc., and that of the present centuiy and closing part of last, to
some inquiry as to that of the great French and German writers of the last half of the
18th century. The pupils by the answers showed a commendable knowledge of the sub-
iect. " King Lear " they knew well, and were able to trace the thread of the tragedy
from beuinniug to end, and to cite all or nearly all the most remarkable passages.
" Euid " too they had fairly well mastered, as well as the " Light of the World." Many
were able to quote passages from the plays of Shakespeare, from Pope, Byron, Scott,
Burns, Moore and others." With a maximum of 100 it v/ill be interesting to note that
by one pupil that maximum was attained, that three received over ninety per cent., eight
over eighty per cent., two more than seventy per cent., three over sixty per cent., that
only three got less th^n sixty per cent., and that the lowest, a yonng lad of 1.3 years secured
a marking of tifty per cent.
The Music Classes.
For the state of this very important department reference must also be made to the
Examiner's report. It is a branch of our operations respecting which the public has an
opportunity of forming an opinion generally from the performances of the pupils at our
periodical open concerts. Care is taken in connection with these to illustrate fairly and
honestly the actual acquirements and daily studies of the pupils, not merely to call forth
spasmodic elforts at performances outside the ordinary curriculum. But it is by the
closer and, if not less generous, more severe criticism of the Examiner the real test of
progress and proficiency is to be applied. It is, therefore, gratifying to learn that, in
the Examiners opinion, the staflF is efficient and the advancement of the pupils commend-
able. By repeated visits the Examiner has now become very familiar with the methods
pursued, the capacities of the pupils, and the objects and purposes of many in pursuing
a musical career. If Professor Ambrose insists on anything it is thoroughness, and
every music teacher knows what importance to attach to that word in relation to musical
instruction. The hands of the teachers in this regard have certainly been strengthened
by the weight attached by the Examiner to the most careful, laborious and painstaking
attention to every detail. One of our male pupils has this year successfully passed his
examination as associate of the Canadian College of organists, and another is preparing
for that ordeal with every prospect of success.
The Tuning Class.
The tuning class at the present time numbers 21, of whom 16 are under the direct
instruction of Mr. Pv ay mond, .while 5 receive preliminary lessons from senior graduating
pupils. The class is, in fact, too large if the opportunity for instruction and the real
interests of the pupils are fully taken into account. This institution it is to be remem-
bered, is established for the education and instruction of blind youths under 21 years of
awe. The art of piano tuning should only be taught to those of this class who show a
special aptitude for it, and of those there is always a sufficient number to occupy the
briet time the Instructor spends in the Institution, and the instruments provided for
practice. Such pupils, too, fill up their time with other profitable studies, for to practice
piano tuning for any long period at one time is quite impossible, it is, therefore, con-
trary to the interest of the institution to admit adults merely to acquire a knowledge of
piano tuning. They can only be properly taught at the cost, more or less, of legitimate
aspirants ; they have far too much idle time on their hands : and it is more than probable
never acquire that proficiency which comes from the training of ear and hand in earlier
life. When an aduk person loses his sight he can be taught piano tuning if he has a
talent for it, by any qualified piano tuner under whom he choose to place himself, in a
much shorter time than he will have to spend if following out the- routine of our course
of instruction. All applications from adults having the object referred to in .view, are
to be disoourttged.
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The Willow Shop.
The operations of the willow shop will be referred to in the Trade Instructor's report.
Tliis depaitment continues to do a good work. .Some of its productions have been on
exhibition at the Educational Conventions held since mv last report was made, and have
attracted much attention. An exhibit at the World's Fair at Chicago in 1893, is in con-
templation. The Trade Instructor's report is as follows : —
REPOKT OF THE TRADE INSTRUCTOR.
Mr. A. H. Dymoxd,
Frincipcd.
Sir, — I have the honor to submit my report upon the operations of the workshop
during the year ending September .30th, 1892.
The session has been one of steady progress on the part of the pupils ; three having
qualified themselves for receiving graduates' outfits ^uring the session, have with your
approval been supplied with the same. These three young men are now working at
their own homes with every prospect of success in their efibrts to earn their own livelihood.
The conduct of the workshop pupils during the entire session has been most satisfactory,
both in regard to industry and deportment.
A considerable portion of the time of our most advanced pupils was given during
the late session, to making up an exhibit of work intended for the Chicago World's Fair.
The work is completed and ready for exhibition if it is decided to have our Institution
represented by samples of our pupils' skill in rattan 3nd willow work. The work consists
of about one hundred articles made up of samples of rattan chairs, settees and a great
variety of fancy and common baskets, I believe the work will reflect credit on the
Institution.
The following statement shows the amount of saleable work made during the session ;
but this statement does not show the large amount of labor performed by our pupils in
their eftbrt to learn, to which no commercial value can be attached.
Sales by Trade Instructor $470 15
Work on hand not sold 150 00
Total , . : $620 15
Pupils' Vacation Work.
According to our usual custom, at the close of the session we distributed a supply
of willow to a number of uur pupils who were able to make a few articles of willow-ware,
with the view of enabling them to keep up their practice and earn a little pocket money.
The following scatp.m^nt s'l, >vv>, ^\\^^ ri-sn't •
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I have the honor to be, Sir,
. Your obedient ser\
l;iu.s 1'kuss,
Trade Instructor.
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The Woek-Eoom and Knitting and Fancy-Work Classes.
These departments of instruction are being conducted with all the efficiency matured
experience and honest devotion to duty on the part of the teachers can secure. There is
a natural tendency among pupils to prefer the lighter, more tasteful, and on the whole
more easily acquired employment of the knitting and fancy work-room, to the
matter of fact, but not less useful avocations of the sewing-room. This has led me, in
organizing the classes for the present session, to insist with some necessary firmness, that
the time of the pupils between the two shall be more equally divided. The importance of
every girl leaving the Institution with a thorough knowledge of the sewing machine, and
a reasonable ability to prepare the work for it, will be at once understood and appreciated.
The Kindergarten Class.
The Kindergarten is an object of great interest both to visitors and those connected
•with the Institution. The systematic training by purely natural and objective methods
of very young children is clearly of paramont value in the case of the youthful blind,
and already the effects of the work accomplished in this direction are permeating more
or less the whole of our junior population, not a few of whom have graduated into the
regular classes from the Kindergarten. With the gymnasium as its auxiliary the Kinder-
garten is, I believe, destined to do great things, both for the physical development and
mental and moral training of our pupils.
' The Library.
The following additions have been made to the pupils' library of embossed books : —
In line type — "Stories from Scottish History," 2 vols., Longfellow's "Hiawatha,"
Macaulay's " Essays on History ' and " John Milton ;" Alcott's " Little Women," Hale's
" Man without a Country/' Richardson's " Public School Temperance," Eliot's " Janet's
Eepentance," "Handbook of Natural Philosophy," "Christmas Dinner," "Stories for
Little Headers,' Little Story Book," Hawthorn's " Marble Faun," 3 vols. In JSIew York
Point — Reed and Kellogg's " Higher lessons in English," 2 vols.. Hymn Book, 2 vols.,
" Essentials of Geography," " Condensed Etymology," " Language Exercises," Stalker's
"Life of Christ," "History of Canada," "Geography of Canada," Roman Catholic
Catechism, for the use of pupils of that faith.
Health.
Speaking in general terms, our population has enjoyed excellent health during the
past session, although cases have occurred, as the Physician's report will show, of a serious,
and even alarming character. The tirst of these was the prostration of our matron, Miss
Dunn, with diphtheria, one of the female domestics being attacked with the same disease
a few days subsequently. By the most rigid isolation any further spread of this very
unwelcome visitant was avoided, and, in a reasonably short period, both ma^p, I am glad
to say, a good recovery. No clue whatever could be discovered as to the source from
which infection had first been introduced. The need of a local hospital for infectious dis-
eases was once more brought very closely home to our minds. Institutions receiving
liberal grants from the Legislature should not be wanting in those accessories, which, above
all others, conduce to the protection and preservation of the public health. The personal
prejudices and ideas of one or two people should not be allowed to stand in the way of due
provision being made for the public safety. In the month of April a male pupil, through
personal imprudence, contracted a severe cold, which developed into pneumonia, and
although the patient ultimately recovered, the period of his illness was one of long con-
tinued anxiety. The closest possible attention, and most careful nursing were required
to avert fatal consequences. When the pupils had been about three weeks reassembled
after the late summer vacation, a little boy, eight years of age, newly admitted, was
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attacked with scarlet fever, and since that occurrence, three other childrea, girls, of
about the same age, have been similarly affected. All have done well so far, and the
earlier patients may be said to be convalescent. Not a few of our pupils have had this
complaint, some of them under the less alarming name of " scarlatina," in early life, and
our vigorous quarantine of the sick may avoid an epidemic, but the time is one of a
certain degree of apprehension. It may be well parents should understand that a trained
nurse is always secured in every serious case of illness, and that our hospital ward
arrangements are, both for the comfort and, so far as they can administer to it, recovery
of the patients, of the most complete character.
Discipline.
The general amenability of our pupils to discipline is very marked, and I have
nothing to record under this head justifying special observation.
The Convention of American Educators of the Blind.
The twelfth biennial convention of American Educators of the Blind was held at this
Institution on the 5th, 6t,h and 7th of July last. It was the largest, most representative,
and, if the only too kind expressions of our generous-hearted guests may be accepted as
even partially correct, by no means the least enjoyable of many pleasant gatherings held
under similar auspices. To get the building and grounds in perfect order
and preparation within less than a month after the pupils had dispersed ; to convert the
former into a first-class hotel ; and to provide all the necessaries for entertaining and
banqueting close upon a hundred visitors for the better part of a week, demanded at
least an effort on the part of all concerned. However, it was accomplished in tijie ; our
friends, married couples and single, were all conducted on arrival to properly furnished
apartments ; no hitch of any kind, nor any symptom of confusion was heard of, and every-
thing worked smoothly as clockwork while the Convention lasted. The kind co-operation
of the Mayor and Council of Brai tford in attentions to the pleasures of the delegates is
to be here specially and gratefully noted. It is, however, particularly my duty to give
credit ibr the success and completeness of the arrangements largely to the officers of the
Institution, and in an especial sense to the matron. Miss Dunn, on whom the labor of
preparing and providing largely fell, and whose abilities in the.se directions could haidly
have been more severely tested, or more conspicuously displayed. The ever ready aid of
the bursar, Mr. W. N. Hossie, was, it need hardly be said, a most powerful auxiliary,
while Mr. Wickens, our senior master, and other members of the staff rendered much
assistance. The society even for a short time of so intelligent and refined a party of
cultured educationists more than repaid any efforts of ours to promote their enjoyment.
The Convention M^as felt to be a profitable one in all respects. At the opening session
the Government of Ontario was represented by the Hon. A. S. Hardy, Commissioner of
Crown Lands, the city by the Mayor, Dr. Secord, and two of the aldermen, and the
clergy and citizens of Brantford by the Eev. Dr. Cochrane.
Thk Gymnasium.
This valuable and long-needed addition to our work was completed at the end of the
year, and, pending its equipment, which, for financial reasons, was delayed for some
months, was used daily for systematic drilling and exercise. It is now supplied with all
the appliances necessary to its purpose, and, with the completion of some staff and class
arrangements, and the advent of cool weather, will come to be a regular part of our
methods of training.
Improvements.
Three great improvement?, for which we have been looking for some years past, aie
now effected. Of the gymnasium I have already spoken. The laying of the city water
mains up to and around the buildings, with hydrants and fire alarm, have ensured us
adequate assistance in case of tire. And now the disposal of the sewage and connecnun
of our drains with the city system has also been accomplished. These disposed of, the-
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time appears to have come for asking that the completion of the main building by the ex-
tension of the east (female pupils') wiug should be seriously considered. A plan carefully
prepared by Mr. Wickfns and myself is in the hands of the Department. It embodies
my views exactly of the accommodation and arrangements required The estimates for
the construction of the western extension will form a ready basis for calculating t.h©
probable cost. The reasons which make this addition necessary are as folio ws : —
1. Deficient dormitory accommodation for average number of female pupils.
2. " " junior othcers.
3. " " domestic servants.
4. Absence of any rooms for female pupils to resort to out of class hours, except
dormitories.
0. No trunk or play ) 00111.
6. No room for temporary isolation of a sick pupil (a very serious want)
7. No female pupils' lios^pital ward.
8. Insufficient accomuiodation tor music practice.
9. There is no room in the boys' wing for the temporary isolation of a suspected
■case, or where a boy slightly ailing can have suitable repose and quiet. The only
resource is the library, a very objectionable arrangement especially when the complaint is
of an infectious nature.
There are other matters connected with the health and good order of the Institution
besides the above, but those given may suffice in the meantime.
Our barn accommodation is very insufficient. I believe that a good sized barn, cost-
ing about $1,0U0, and built near to, but not attached to the present farm buildings, would
be very desirable, even on economical grounds. Our ability to purchase advantageously,
and to provide properly for our own produce is much curtailed by our present limited
accommodation. Minor improvements may be the subject of departmental reference.
The Grounds.
In no year since the planting and ornamentation of the grounds commenced, have
they presented a more attractive appearance than during the late season, 'j'he abundant
rainfall has had much to do with this. The growth of tht^ young trees has been very
rapid, and newly seeded land has been especially favored. The time, it seems to me, has
come for the more regular and skilled management of the garden, ornamental grounds
and orchards, than they have hitherto received. I am of opinion that, with a slight re at-
rangement, when opportunity offijrs, more efficient attention in these particulars could
be secuied with very little, it any, additional expense. The question as to whether the
new property in the rear of the Institution, now pretty well covered with trees and ever-
greens, might not be utilized to the ad^ antage of the public, is perhaps worthy of con-
sideration,
A Distinguished Visitor.
Among the events of the year to be recorded is the recent visit of the Hon. Sir
Oliver Mowat, K. C M. G., Premier of Ontario, who spent an afternoon at the Institu-
tion, it is hoped agreeably to himself, and certainly much to the pleasure of the pupils and
statf. The Institution was opened almost concurrently with the acceptance of the premier-
ship by Sir Oliver Mowat in 1872. A hint thrown out by Sir Oliver that the members of
the Legislative Assembly might feel an increased interest in the Institution if they were
to visit Brantford and see the work done here for themselves, will, it is hoped, be acted
upon at no distant day.
Acknowledgments.
Our acknowled>iments are due, as in former years, to the clergy and citizens of
Brantford for much kind attention and courtesy. v
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
A. H. DYMOND.
Brantford, Oct. Ist, 1892. Pri/icipal.
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EXAMINERS' REPORTS.
To T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M. D., .
Inspectur of Charities, etc. , for Ontario,
Sir, — We have the honor to submit for your consideration the following report of the
results of the literary examination of the classes in the Institution for the Education of the
Blind at Brantford lor the year 1892.
On the invitation of Principal Dymond, acting under your instructions, we examined
the literary classes in the Institution on the 25th, 26th and 27th days of May last. As
usual we tound everything in a very satisfactory state, the corridors and class-rooms clean
and airy and the best of order everywhere prevailing. In the interval since the last ex-
amination additions had been made to the library and other eqaipment, an i so ae chaic^es
in the duties and personnel of the staff. Miss Johnson, the kindergarten instructress,
had had the sphere of her duties extended and Mr. Connolly, whose connnciion with the
institution has now closed, and who formerly, in addition to teaching calisthenics, gym-
nastics and drill (or marching), taught some of the lower classes in the literary sul'jects,
had been apparently confined to the physical training of the pupils. Mr. Connolly has
elected to pursue one of the learned professions. Mr. Alexander had been succeeded by
Mr. Mcintosh, who holds a good certificate, has had considerable experience in teaching
and evinces such a degree of skill in instruction and management as aifjrds ample assur-
ance of his ultimate success in his new position.
One of the most noteworthy and needed improvements is the new gymnasium which
was not yet fully equipped at the time of our visit, though the equipment was, we believe,
ready for introduction.
Notwithstanding the lateness of the season, the grounds were in fine condition and
seemingly very well kept. The trees, of which there are maay viriefcie-!, Wcjre ui full
foliage and the flowers in the ornamental portions of the grounds had begun to exiiibit
their beauties. The proposed park was visited and inspected and is improving rapidly.
Among the classes we missed those that formerly took up High School work such as
Latin, French and German, Euclid and Algebra. It will be remembered that not long
since a young man from the institution matriculated creditably at the University of
Trinity College, Toronto. The following shows tlie work of the classes.
(a) Mr. Wickens Classes.
( J ) Arithmetic. — Class B. Seventeen pupils. Limit : addition, subtraction, multi-
plication of fractions, problems in fractions. This class was pretty thoroughly examined
in the subject and answered, on the whole, very satisfactorily. The examination involved
the theory as well as the practice. The major part was able to solve problems of consider-
able difficulty and rarely made a mistake in the result. Three did exceptionally wull.
{2) Reading — Class A. Ten pupils. Star readers used. The reading was better than
in most ordinary schools of boys and girls. Due attention had evidently been paid to
articulation, expression, pausing and correct emphasis. Two passages were read by each
and the ditticult words were spelled. The class, generally, evinced a .satisfactory knowledge
of the substance of the passages read. Out of the ten in the class there are six readers
much above the average.
(3) Geography. — Class A. The work of this class for the session had been England.
The pupils were uniformly good. There were eighteen pupils in the class and out of tins
number, ten received the maximum marks and five others 98 per cent. Each pupil was
exaoriued in six different topics making the whole examination a pretty thorough review
of the physical, political and commercial geography of the country. But very few ques-
tions were missed by any, and none by all. A great amount of useful information has
been acquired by the pupils.
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( Jfj Grammar. — Class B. This class is composed of ten pupils, five boys and five girls.
Some pupils did very fairly, two did not do very well. The examination consisted of
exercises in parsing, construction of sentences and the correction of errors. The parsing
and correction of errors was pretty well done. The formation of sentences not quite so
well.
(5) Writing. — Class A. This claps was given an examination to test their ability
to put penmanship to practical use. They were required to make out an account and
receipt the same, to write a business letter and a promissory note, together with some
other items. All write legibly and some with considerable taste.
(6') Natural History, Physiohxjji and Htjgiene. — A very great deal of pains has been
taken to give the pupils a f-iir knowledge of zoology and human physiology. To convey
to the blind an intelligent idea of the various animals about which they road and to so-
classify them that they have a proper conception of them is no small task. The pupiU
evidently delight in this sfcudy and answer with great pcomptne.ss. The knowledge of
hygiene they have attained should be of greai; service to them.
(h) Miss GiUin's Classes.
(1) Grammar. — Class A, Th^ text books used are the High School grammar and
Mason's. The work of the limit: analyhi.s, parsing and coriection of syntactical errors.
The class consists of 14 pupils i'he pupils were pretty thoroughly examined as to the
geneial principles of grammar, the inlleciioas, p'lrases and clauses, their distinctive differ-
ences and ditVerent kinds, tin- pirtieipl-, tli^; idtinibive and a little about prosody. The
answt'ring was, generally, prompt mul correct. Tlie analysis and par.sing embraced both
prose and poetry and ihe majorily of ilu; class did botii well. -Six do s ipei-ior work.
(3) Geography. — Class B. KlHven pa')il.s. Li nit : Unite! States of America,
South America in detail. lU'Hnitionv. f'tc. The examina' ion covered the great physical
features of South Ameiica and the IJaited S-.ales O' .\inerica, such as tlr; mountain and
river systems, etc. In relation to tlie.se the answers wer.; satisfactory. They were able
to locate the Slates of ilie Union with tlieii- .-apitals and chief centres of population, the
principal streams, the resources and chief industries of eich. They did the same in regard
to South America. Two of the pupils anewered every question.
(Sj History. Ea^ilish. — Twelve in tlie class. The limit was from the Revolution in
1688 to the present time, with .specialatiention to the reign of Queen Victoria. Touching the
last, Justin McCarthy's " History of Our Own i'imes," was the text book u.sed. Sixteen
times around tiie class the questions went and the answers were, generally, accurate and
prompt. Two obtained the maximum ami four came within two of it, an evidence this
of thorough and faithful work on the part of the teacher.
(4) Literature. — Twenty in this class. Several of the bright boys of former years
were absent, having graduated from the literary department and are now engaged in
music, etc., still the m^^rits of those who remain are by no means despicable. The limit
is the history of English literature from the date of the birth of the " Venerable Bede,"
670 A. D. to 1800 A. D. Of the literature of the 19th century they were expected to
know fairly well Tennyson's Idyll, " Enid," Longfellow's " Kavangh," and to give a
synopsis of Arnold's " Light of the World." The Shakespearian play for this year was
"King Lear." The examination occupied nearly half the last day. The class was led
by questions rapidly over the whole field of Engli.sh literature, dwelling only for a minuter
survey at the important epochs, those espejiilly (^f the 14th, the i6th, the close of the
17th and beginning of the 18th and the first half of the 19 th centuries. Of c jurse occasion
was taken to test their knowledge of the influence exercised over Chaucer and his
contemporaries by the writings of the Trouveres in France and of Dante, Petrarch and
Boccaccio in Italy. The survey of the " spicioas times of Great Elizabeth " led to
some enquiry as to Montaigne, las.so, Ariosto, Cervantes, Lopa da Vega and other contin-
ental writers ; that of Queen Anne's reign to a consideration of the influence of the writ-
ings of Corneille, Racine, Moliere, Boilean, etc., and that of the present century and
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closing pavt of last, to some inquiry as to that of the great French and German writers of
the last half of the 18th century. The pupils by their answers showed a commenable
knowledge of the subject. " King Lear " they knew well, and were able to trace the
thread of the tragedy from beginning to end, and to cite all or nearly all the most remark-
able passages. " Enid," too, they had fairly well mastered as well as the " L'ght of the
World " Many were able to quote passages from other plays of Shakespeare, from
Pope, Byron, Scott, Burns, Moore and others. Altogether they made a good showing and
reflected credit upon their faithful and painstaking teacher. Twelve out of the whole ex-
celled and one got the maximum.
(5) Writing. — Class D. Twenty in this class. Ten write well, none badly.
(6) Arithmetic. — Class C. This class was examined in the simple rules and in weights
and measures. The examination was made as practical as possible, aad as far as the cir-
cumstances would admit thorough enough to discover the chiracter of the teaching and
thp amount of knowledge that had been imparted. Of the seventeen pupils about 45 per
cent, are excellent, about £0 per cent, are good and the remainder fair. The majority
work very rapidly and as shown by the marks with much accuracy.
(7) Canadian History. — This class was examined in the most important points of
Canadian History and with one exception did remarkably well. Oat of a class of twelve,
eight pupils made over 90 per cent, of the marks given. The answers were remarkably
full and to the point. Each pupil was questioned seven times, so that the scope of the
examination was quite large. The confident and ready manner in which the answers
were given, showed the work had been very thoroughly done.
(c) Miss Walsh's Classes.
(i) Grammar. — Class C. Twelve pupils in the class. Limit : definitions, verb, in-
dicative mood, tenses, parsing simple sentences. Very accurate in the definitions ; within
the limit thoroughly taught. Analyze simple sentences readily and parse correctly and
fully. A very carefully and thoroughly instructed class.
{2) Geography. — Class D. Seventeen in class, in two divisions. Limit : Ontario in
every detail, and definitions. Dissected map used. Eleven pupils do excellent work,
two middling, and four inferior. On being asked to find a county, the pupil running his
hand over the map would speedily make his selection, name the county town and other
places of importance in the county. They also know the principal rivers, lakes and
islands, and are thoroughly up in the definitions.
{3) Object Lessons. — Sixteen in the class, mostly small children, and some of them
mentally deficient. Of birds they had gone over fifteen, and of land animals thirteen in-
cluding the seal and the turtle (amphibia). The seal, kangaroo, woodchuck, porcupine, arm-
adillo, owl, eider duck, cockatoo and woodpecker seem to be favorites. Some of the class
are very minute in their descriptions and are evidently fond of the subject. They evince,
a few of them, a desire to hug the seal. Two of them know nothing as yet, four do well,
the rest so-so. Great pains are taken with their instruction.
(4) Arithmetic. — Class A.. This class evidently takes great pleasure in its work.
It certainly is a great pleasure to examine it. The pupils are very anxious to excel, and
to maintain the high class record. The work is thoroughly, accurately and quickly done.
The class consists of fifteen and is divided into two parts. To suit both parts of the class
a longer paper than usual was given, comprising the limits of both. The work comprises
percentage and its applications, interest, discount, mensuration, brokerage, stocks, exchange
and general problems of a practical nature. All the problems were solved and nearly by
the whole class. The teaching that secures such results from blind pupils must be of a
high order.
(5) Writiyig. —GIass C. An examination was given to test the ability of the pupils
to write legibly and at the same time, as far as possible, to discover the improvement
made. For these purposes a variety of tests was used. The result is that the writing is
found quite equal on the average to that of former years. Some pupils write more legibly
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than before and the writing on the whole is quite readable. All show^ that care has been
taken to teach them this important subject. The coriect form of the Arabic numeraU
was noticeable.
(6 J Reading. — Class B. The reading of this class is excallent. Tvvo or three are
far above the average in expression and are certainly in every way beaudful readers.
Great care was taken to see if the pupils read by rote. For this purpose isolated words
were select ed, but these were readily and correctly distinguished. The spelling was also
tested and found to be very fair.
(rf) Mr 3/clnfosh's Classes.
(1) Arithmetic. — Class D. A class of thirty -two, in two divisions. The senior
limit : addition in two and three figures, subtraction, multiplication table to 20x20,
small problems in buying and selling ; th it of the junior a little lower. The pupils in
both divisions were well tested and with generally satisfactory results. Th^y exhibited a
very fair knowledge of the theory of the subject, answering with much intelligmoe for
their grade. A number of practical problems were submitted to them suitable, as far as
possible, to their degree of proficiency and were, generally, solved correctly. The result
indicated careful instruction.
{2) Reading — Class 0. Eighteen pupils. This subject had been taught with care.
A noticeable feature of the reading throughout is the evident attention paid to expression
and emphasis. It is unnecessary to enumerate the tes^s employed to bring out the
knowledge of the pupil as to the art itself It is sufficient to sxy that the results were
as a rule satisfactory. Several read fluently and with very fair taste.
(3) Wriliag. — Class B. A class of fifteen, of whom eight see a little. The writing
of this cla^s is generally good, the letters b^ing as a rule well formed and the words legibly
wiitten. Much improvfement has been made here anJ is likely to continue under the
present instructor.
[Ji) Grammar. — Class D. This class is the primary one in this subject in the insti-
tution The pupils have mastered the definitions and understand the formation of simple
sentences very well. With a very few exceptions the limit assigned this class has been very
fairly mastered. Mr. Mcintosh suceeeds Mr. Alexander, and seems to be very likely to
succeed admirably.
{5) Gpogrnphij. — Class C. The work done by this class and upon which they were
ex>imined consists of the geography of the Dominion of Canada, bat particularly of that
of Ontario. They were examined to test their knowledge of the exports, imports, climate,
physical features, and other genera' matters connected with each Province. The examin-
ation was of such a nature both as to quantity and quality of the questions as to form a
pretty exhaustive review of the whole matter. The class with the exception of a couple
is a good one,
(e) Miss Johnson's Classes.
(1) Kindergarten. Seventeen pupils. No change in this institution has been of
more benefit than the introduction of the kindergarten. It is adapted to the blind and
in its various exercises of folding, weaving, binding, picture sewing, etc., afiords scope for
their fine sense of touch and love of form. We found the class doing the work of the
ordinary kindergarten and doing it thoroughly well. They were questioned individually
on the difl'erent kinds of work and answered with great intelligence. The singing was
especially good. Some of the pieces were sung with much feeling. The class had learned
several new selections during the year, s^me of which they sang. Their love for their
work and pride in what they can do are noticeable features.
(2) Reading. — Class D. Besides the work of the kindergarten, Miss Johnson in-
structs the pupils in some of the ordinary subjects of school-work. This class would be
the primary class in reading in the public schools. The pupils are at all stages, some just
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learning the letters, others able to recognize words of two or three letters "and some able
to read simple stories. The foundation for excellent reading is well laid by this teacher.
There could be no better evidence of careful teaching than is seen in this room.
(3) Arithmetic. — Class E. This class is composed almost entirely of kindergarten
pupils. They add, subtract and multiply with great accuracy. The animation exhibited
by this class is very remarkable and the work done good in every respect, a little better,
perhaps, than we have seen from pupils of the same age before.
We witnessed the exhibition of calisthenic exercises, gymnastics and drill or march-
ing under the direction of Mr. Connolly and were very favorably impressed with the
result. We append hereto a tabulated report of the results of the examination. It is
hoped that in the foregoing pages nothing of importance has been omitted that might
further aid your department in determining the present state of efficiency and the pro-
gress of the institution in so far as the literary classes are concerned. With thanks for
eourtesies to the Principal and staff during the progress of the examination we close
our report.
Respectfully submitted,
M. J. KELLY.
WILLIAM WILKINSON.
Brantford, July 4th, 1892.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Puhlic Charities, et-:.
Sir, — Having, according to desire, spent two days (May 17th and 18th) in examina-
tion of the musical work accomplished during the past session by the " Ontario Institu-
tion for the Education of the Blind," I have the honor of reporting a generally progressive
and satisfactory condition in all branches of the art. I may mention that I also paid a
short visit in March, which I think acted as a wholesome stimulant to exertion.
Since last year the organ class has increased in numbers and advanced in capability >
and it is to be recorded to its credit that one of its pupils— Mr. Willie Wells — has with
comparatively short instruction, successfully passed the examination of the " Canadian
College of Organists," and has taken a good position as an associate member in that
organization. It is also to be noted with satisfaction that the class is no longer confined
to boys, but that young ladies are on its list and are doing very satisfactory woi'k. Mr.
Jacques is to be congratulated on the evidence of efficient teaching which this class
affords.
In the piano, as in the organ classes, there has been a considerable increase, the
register now shewing between fifty and sixty pupils. In this, as in all similar institu-
tions, there is great difficulty in finding time for the amount of practice which is necessary
for high results, which, indeed, requite an almost exclusive concentration of time and
energy, but while it has to be borne in mind that this institution is not solely, or even
principally, for the cultivation of music, it may fairly claim to keep abreast of the growth
of the times l:)y its gradual advance in the standard of excellence established and the
results achieved.
The hands of the pupils are generally small and lacking in physical power, and an
effort is now b^ing made in the kintergarten, under Miss Johnson's supervision, to pre-
pare and train by special exercise the hands of the children for their future work It
will be interesting to note the value of the result.
The kindergarten singing class still maintains its course of useful preparation, and
as the act of singing some way is the only possible first step to singing in the best way,
it is satisfactory to see the work done in this class and the interest manifested in it by^
both teacher and pupils.
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The more advanced classes still maintain their good character, and some choruses
from Spohr's " Last Judgment," given by a selected choir, with part songs and other
concerted music by the full class, were ver7 creditably sung. Indeed this branch of the
music, including the very striking and effective congregational singing of the hymns in
the chapel service, is one upon which the institution may fairly pride itself.
The violin does not seem to have yet become a large feature in the department, and
it is evident that Mr. Baker must have an uphill task, as all or most of his pupils are
also students of the piano, while, as 1 have already said, it is difficult to find time for
the proper study of only one instrument.
The harmony classes are, as last year, in all respects creditable, but show no notice-
able change in numbers or position.
I have to again thank the Principal and his staff for their unvarying courtesy, and
their readiness to carefully consider every suggestion made, and to repeat that unquee-
tionable progress has attended and marked the work of the session.
I have the honor to be
Your obedient servant,
R. S. AMBROSE.
REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Public Institutions .
Sir, — I again forward you the Physician's Annual Report of the Institution for the
Education of the Blind, at Bradford, for the year ending September 30th, 1892.
The inmates were more than usually free from disease during the year, and the con-
tagious diseases that developed were by prompt measures prevented from spreading. The
matron of the Institution was attacked about the 26th of October by a severe type of
diphtheria, which threatened at first to be serious, but a good recovery followed. One of
the housemaids sickened of the same disease the 4th of November, the attack was, how-
ever milder and a good rapid recovery was made. This, fortunately, was the last of
that much dreaded disease.
Two cases of erysipelas occurred during the year, one on the girls' side, during the
month of November, in the deep tissues of the arm, ending in suppuration, she making a
rather slow, but good, recovery, the other, in the nurse on the boys' side; simple skin
erysipelas developed on the face, a rapid and good recovery was made. If I remember,
these are the only cases I have had of this disease since my attendance at the Institution.
Four mild cases of measles occurred during the latter part of March, three on the
girls' side and one on the boys' side, and all made good recovery.
Two cases of pneumonia developed during the latter part of April and beginning of
May, the first one, in a boy sixteen years of age, was severe and caused us some anxiety
for a few days; the next, a much milder attack, was in a delicate man of two and twenty,
both made good recovery. Unfortunately soon aftet" the opening of the Institution this
year, on the 20th September, a li:tle eight year lad developed a well marked attack of
scarlet fever, and he having been in the kindergarten class the day before, where eighteen
or nineteen boys and girls are in attendance, caused us some alarm. The boy was quickly
isolated as well as we can do at the Institution. So far only four are down with the
disease, and we trust that the extra precaution taken will prevent the disease spreading.
I would again this year, as last, call your attention to the great need of some place where
this class of cases may be more effectually isolated.
Since my last report the Institution has been connected with the city waterworks
and sewer system, which will be an additional safeguard to the health of the inmates.
I have the honor to be.
Your obedient servant,
D. MARQUIS.
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66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
ONTARIO INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND.
Statistics for Year ending 30th September, 1892.
I. — Attendance.
Males,
Females.
Total.
Attendance for portion of year ending September 30, 1872 . .
20
14
34
" for year ending 30fch September, 1873
44
24
68
' 1874
66
89
46
50
112
1875
139
« 1876
84
76
64
72
148
1877
148
♦ 1878
91
100
105
103
84
lOQ
98
98
175
' 1879
200
' 1880
203
1881
201
' 1882
94
88
71
86
93
73
72
69
74
71
167
' 1883
160
< 1884
140
« 1885
160
1886
164
< 1887
93
94
99
62
62
68
1.55
' 1888
156
1889
167
1890
95
69
164
1891
91
67
158
1892
85
70
155
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56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
II. — Age of Pupils.
No.
Five years. .
Six years . . .
Seven years
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve ,
Thirteen years.
Fourteen " .
Fifteen " .
Sixteen " .
1
1
4
6
5
7
8
4
11
6
12
14
Seventeen years . - . .
Eighteen "
Nineteen "
Twenty "
Twenty-one years
Twenty-two "
Twenty-three "
Twenty -four "
Twenty-five "
Over twenty-five years
Total
No.
9
a
12
7
&
6
5
3
5
16
155
III. — Nationality of Parents.
No.
No.
5
55
37
20
10
4
I
.
22
English
Wendish
1
Total
French
155
German
26
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
IV. — Denomination of Parents.
Baptist
Congregational . .
Children of Peace
Disciples
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
No.
No
9
3
1
1
39
1
46
I
Presbyterian
30
22
Salvationiat
2
Universalist
1
Total
155
1
i
V. — Occupation of Parents.
Agents
Banker
Book-keepers
Blacksmiths
Bricklayer
Butcher
Carpenters
Carriage-builder .
Clerks
Conductor
Cabinet-makers
DroTer.,
Engineers
Farmers
Furrier
Gardeners
Hotel -keepers
Inland Revenue Officer,
Laborers
No.
4
1
2
4
1
1
7
1
2
1
5
1
2
49
1
3
3
1
31
Mechanic
Marble-worker
Merchants
Notary Public
Painters
Sailor
Stone-mason
Shoe-makers
Surveyors
Tailors
Tanner
Teacher ... .
Teamstar
Tinsmith
Tradesman
Veterinary surgeon
Unknown
Total..
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Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A 1893
VI. — Cities and Counties from which pupils were received during the official Year
ending 30th September. 1892.
County ok City.
District of Algoma. . .
City of Belleville
County of Brant
City of Brantford
County of Bruce ....
" Carleton.. . ,
" Dufferin.. ,
" Dundas
" Durham...
*' Elgin
" Essex
" Frontenac. .
" Glengarry..
" Granville. .
" Grey
City of Guelph
County of Haldimand .
" Halton
City of Hamilton
■County of Hastings.. . .
" Huron
City of Kingston
County of Kent
" Lambton...
" Leeds
" Lanark
*' Lennox
" Lincoln....
City of London
County of Middlesex. .
1
1
3
,5
4
1
1
1
4
11
2
2
6
2
2
3
4
2
4
3
1
8
3
1
County or City.
District of Muskoka
" Nipii^sing .
County of Norfolk
' ' Northumberland .
" Ontario
City of Ottawa
County of Oxford
Peel
Perth
" Peterboro'
" Prince Edward . .
" Prescott
" Renfrew
" Russell
City of St. Catharines
*' St. Thomas . . .
" Stratford
County of Simcoe
" Stormont
City of Toronto
County of Victoria
" Waterloo
Welland
" Wellington
" Wentworth
York
North-west Territory
United States
Total
19
1
85
70
156
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Sessional Papers (No .0).
A. 18P3
VJl. — Cities and Count'es from which pupils were received from the opening ofc the.
Institute till 30th Septomber, 1892.
CocsTY OK City.
District of Algoma
City of Belleville 3
County of Brant I G
City of Brantford i 11
County of Bruce
Carleton 2
" Duiferin 1
" Dundas
" Durham 2
" Elgin , 3
" Essex 7
" Frontenac 5
' ' Glengarry 7
" Grenville 2
I
■ ' Grey 7
City of Guelph 2
County of Haldimaud 4
" Halton 6
I
City of Hamilton 9
County of Hastings. 5
" Huron ' 7
City of Kingston 5
County of Kent 6
" Lambton 11
" Leeds 10
" Lanark 1
** Lennox 3
" Lincoln 3
i
City of London 8
District of Nipissing 1
County of Middlesex 8
1
1
5
7
11
1
1
2
3
4
14
2
2
10
2
4
1
9
4
9
4
4
3
1
2
1
3
8
1
4
11
18
16
3
2
4
5
7
21
7
7
4
17
4
8
7
18
9
16
9
10
14
11
3
4
6
16
1
15
County or City.
District of Muskoka
County of Norfolk
" Northumberland.
" Ontario
City of Ottawa
County of Oxford
Peel
Perth
" Peterboro'
" Prince Edward. . .
■' Prescott
" Renfrew
" Russell
City of St. Catharines
St. Thomas
" Stratford
County of Simcoe
" Stormont
City of Toronto
County of Victoria
" Waterloo
* " Welland
" Wellington
" Wentworth
York
Province of Quebec
North-west Territory
United States
3
7
2
6
12
4
1
2
10
b
1
7
1
2
3
2
7
4
34
5
5
4
10
7
15
2
Total.
10
20
2
3
2
7
7
11
314
237
On
paymenc.
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Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
VIII. — Cities and Counties from which pupils were received who were in residence on
30th September, 1892.
County or City.
District of Algoma
City of Belleville . . . .
County of Brant
City, of Brantfoi d
County of Bruce
" Carleton . . .
" Dufiferin,...
" Dundas
" Durham. . . .
" Elgin'
" Essex
" Frontenac . .
Glen
" Grenville...
" Grey
City„of Guelph
County oi Haldimand.
" Halton
City of Hamilton
County of Hastings . .
" Huron
City of Kingston
County of Kent
" Lambton . .
'* Leeds
" Lanark . . . .
" Lennox
" Lincoln
City of London
County of Middlesex . .
1
1
1
3
10
2
2
4
1
2
1
4
2
3
2
1
8
3
1
County or City.
District of Muskoka
" Nipissing
County of Norfolk
' ' Northumberland , . .
' ' Ontario
City of Ottawa
County of Oxford
Peel
Perth
' ' Peterboro'
'• Prince Edward
" Prescott
" Renfrew
' ' Russell
City of St. CatharineH
'* St. Thomas]
" Stratford
County of Simcoe
" Stormont
City of Toronto
County of Victoria
" Waterloo
Welland
" Wellington
" Wentworth
York •
United States
Total .
3
3
'
18
5
1
'!
75
56 131
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Sessional Papers (No. 6).
A. 1893
Maintenance Expenditures.
For the year ending 30th September, 1892, compared with the preceding year.
Item.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
Year ending 30th September,
I 1891.
Service.
Medicines and medical comforts .
Butcher's meat, fish and fovrl
Flour, bread and biscuits
Butter and lard
Groceries
Fruit and vegetables
Bedding, clothing and^shoes
Fuel, coal and wood
Light, gas, oil, etc
11 ! Wl
Laundry, soapVand cleaning
Furniture and furnishings
Farm, feed and fodder
Repairs and alterations
Printine:, postage, stationery, etc..
Books, educational apparatus and
appliances
Miscellaneous
Salaries and wages
Totals
244 46
3,135 47
988 9ft
1,041 27
2,179 48
600 95
841 69
2,891 08
1,010 23
334 05
863 53
746 98
792 41
601 54
883 26
1,890 63
17,204 60
36,150 68
c. m.
3 5
45 3
14 2
15 0
31 5
7 2
12 1
41 7
14 5
4 8
12 4
10 7
11 4
8 6
12 7
27 3
2.48 7
5.22 7
■gra
O Oc
58 ?
$ C.
1 83
23 57
7 43
7 82
16 38
3 76
6 32
21 73
7 59
2 51
6 49
5 61
5 95
4 52
6 64
14 21
129 35
271 81
Year ending 30th September,
1892.
I as
$ c.
228 29
3,224 29
951 96
1,101 30
1,761 75
373 94
855 46 I
1
3,115 60
889 48
296 55
957 10
919 48
889 09
589 69
1,156 82
2,096 65
17,333 00
36,750 45
c. m.
3 2
45 9
13 5
15 6
25 1
5 3
12 1
44 3
12 fi
4 2
13 6
13 0
12 7
8 4
16 4
29 9
2.46 5
5.23 5
O 3
$ c.
1 69
23 88
7 05
8 15
13 05
2 77
6*33
23 07
6 58
2 19
7 09
6 81
6 66
4 36
8 56
15 63
128 39
272 22
Average number of Pupils in 1891 — 133.
Average number of pupils in 1892 — 135.
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TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
UPON THE
ONTARIO INSTITUTION
FOR THE
EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB,
BEING FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER,
1892.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SONS, 68 and 70 FRONT STREET WEST.
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1893
Office of the
Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities, Ontario,
Parliament Buildings, Toronto, November, 1892.
Sir, — I beg to transmit herewith the Twenty-second Annual Report upon the
Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville, for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Inspector.
The Honourable J. M. Gibson, M.P.P.,
Provincial Secretary.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1893
CONTENTS.
Page.
Inspector's Summary of the year's operation 9-10
Minutes of Inspection 10-11
Superintendent's Report 12-23
Statistical tables 24-42
Examiner's Report 43-45
Physician's Report 46
Maintenance expenditure 47
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 7). A. 1893
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE
DEAF AND DUMB, BELLEVILLE.
TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
OF THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, November, 1892.
To the Honourable George Airey Kirkpatrick, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province
of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour : —
I have the honour to submit herewith the Twenty-first Annual Report upon the
Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville, for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
I have the honour to be.
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Inspector.
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
THE INSTITUTION
FOR THE
EDUCATION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB.
During the past official year 285 pupils were under instruction in the institution,
namely, 158 males and 127 females.
From the opening of the Institution in 1871 up to the close of the past year, 943
pupils have received the benefits of its care and instruction. The counties of the Province
fiom which they came are as follows : —
COUNTIES FROM WHICH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PUPILS WERE RECEIVED.
Counties.
Male.
Algoma District
1
Bothwell
1
Brant
17
Bruce
18
Carleton
28
Dufferin
2
Durham
13
Elgin
10
Essex
8
Frontenac
9
Grey
21
Haldimand
7
Halibutton
1
Hastings
24
Female.
Total
1
2
1
7
24
10
28
12
40
2
7
20
11
21
15
23
6
15
16
37
1
8
1
17
41
Counties.
Halton
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Lanark
Leeds
Grenvi'le
Lennox
Addington
Lincoln
Middlesex
Norfolk
Northumberland
Monck
Male.
4
28
19
17
10
10
8
4
1
3
28
13
9
1
Female. Total
25
14
8
9
4
1
8
2
6
18
8
11
12
53
33
25
19
14
9
12
3
9
46
21
20
1
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Sessional Papers (^lo. 7).
A. 1893
COUNTIES FROM WHICH THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PUPILS WERE RECEIVED-Con.
Counties.
Male.
Female.
Total.
17
7
24
13
10
23
5
3
8
23
14
37
11
2
13
5
1
6
8
4
12
6
1
7
9
8
17
16
18
34
8
4
12
5
3
8
Counties.
Male.
Female ,
Total.
Ontario
Oxford
Peel
Perth
Peterborough . .
Prescott
Russell
Prince Edward.
Renfrew
Simcoe
Stormont
Dundas
Glengarry
Victoria
Waterloo
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth
York
Muskoka District. . . .
Nipissing District . . .
Parry Sound District.
New Brunswick
Total.
5
6
13
5
18
21
32
6
1
3
2
1
7
15
4
17
8
31
6
6
13
28
9
35
29
63
12
1
4
2
943
It is gratifying to know that the work done during the year under report affords
evidence of substantial progress having been made in training and educating the pupils.
From the physician's report it will be seen that the health of the inmates has been
fairly good during the past year, there having been very little sickness.
In the report of the Superintendent, Mr. R. Mathison, will be found full particulars
concerning the management generally, the course of instruction, industrial work,
statistics, etc.
Mr. A. Brown, Public School Inspector for the County of Dundas, was the examiner
of the literary work done during the year, and his very full and complete report is well
worth a perusal.
I am glad to note the favourable mention made of this Institution by the various
periodicals published in the interest of deaf-mutes, reflecting much credit upon its
management and standing.
Copies of the minutes of my official visits are appended, in which are set forth the
details of the Institution's affairs as presented on those occasions :
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb on the 15th January.
There were in residence 250 pupils, all of whom were enjoying good health.
The officers, teachers and instructors were all actively engaged in their different
departments, apparently taking every interest in the welfare of the Institution.
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The new printing office, which has lately been established, is being carried on satis-
factorily and will no doubt be a great advantage to many of the students in fitting them
for the printing business.
All parts of the institution were visited — class-rooms, dormitories, dining-rooms,
sewing-room, hospital, chapel, work-shops, etc., and were found to be in good order. The
Bursar's and Store-keeper's departments were being carried on properly. The books of
the institution were neatly and correctly kept.
I again visited the Institution for the Deaf and Dumb on the 31st October, and saw all
the pupils then in attendance, namely, 139 boys and 120 girls — total 2.59. Their general
health was good, there having been very little sickness among them, as will be seen from
the physician's report.
The condition of the buildings, grounds and farm was satisfactory.
During vacation the interior of the main building was renovated, cleaned and
repainted. The steam-heating arrangement has been improved and is now very complete.
Owing to the increased number of pupils more dormitory room is required, as well as
class-room and play-room accommodation. New seats have been placed in some of the
school -rooms.
The teachers and instructors appeared to be taking a deep interest in the welfare of
the pupils. The printing department is proving to be a great acquisition to the
Institution, aifording the opportunity for a number of the inmates to learn the trade.
During the past year the disposal of the sewage has been arranged for in a way that
is alike satisfactory to the institution and to the citizens of Belleville.
This work, which was undertaken by the Public Works Department, is now c6m-
pleted and has been handed over to the management of the Institution.
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE ONTARIO INSTITUTION
FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB, BELLEVILLE.
Dr. T. F. Chamberlain,
Inspector of Prisons, etc.,
Toronto.
Belleville, September 30th, 1892.
Slr, — I have the honour to present the twenty-second anual repoit of this Institution
for the year ending Sejitember 30th, 1892. In doing so it is a pleasure to me to testify
to the zeal and ability with which officers and teachers perform their duties and labour
together harmoniously, and as a consequence the work accomplished has been equal to
that of any previous year since the establishment of the school. Our average for next
year will be about 260 pupils as against 251 last term. We are at present crowded to
our utmost capacity ; every bed is filled, there is no more room to put in other beds and
we have on file ten applications for deferred pupils to commence next September. The
addition of a school-building, to which reference is made elsewhere, would relieve the
pressure and give us accommodation for all applicants. We do not make this Institution
an asylum or a refuge, for just as soon as pupils attain that point where we cannot do
much more for them in mental or industrial training they are written off the books and
others take their places. T he good that has been accomplished by this Institution since
it was founded twenty-two years ago, eternity alone can reveal.
System of Instruction.
I have repeatedly stated how firmly we are convinced that the Combined System of
instructing the deaf is superior to all others, and experience only tends to strengthen this
conviction. We practise this system in its broadest sense, and are entirely satisfied with
* the results. The tendency elsewhere, notwithstanding the activity and ability of the so-
called "oralists," is decidedly favorable to a combination of methods, in order to secure
the best re.sults. In Germany, France and Great Britain, where "pure oralism " has pre-
vailed in schools for the deaf for many years, there are indications of dissatisfaction and
demands for the use of signs and the manual alphabet as aids in teaching. This dissatis-
faction is manifested by the educated deaf, who find oralism deficient in the pursuit of
business and social duties. I do not object to the teaching of speech to the pupils capable
of being benefited by it. In fact, our .«ystem embraces it as an important adjunct in the
education of the deaf, and we give it a thorough trial with a competent teacher. Pupils
entering the school are carefully tested, and if their vocal powers warrant a trial they are
assigned to the " Speech class," in which they recite orally once a day, and for a length of
time governed by the number of pupils and other engagements. But such pupils are given
th^ benefit of instruction by the other methods employed, and by this means combine all
thf advantages. We consider signs of such value in their proper place as to be insepa-
rable from the best system, but we also recognize the possibility of abusing their use. In
this school they are sparingly employed in the class-rooms, and then to make more com-
prehensible the meaning of words and phrases. When lectures are given, or chapel
services are held, signs are largely used to facilitate proceedings and give life and interest
to the subject. The relative claims of the rival systems of instructing the deaf were dis-
cussed by their ablest champions at the Conference of Principals and Superintendents,
held at Colorado Springs, Col., last August. The merits of each were presented with
much ability and earnestness, and the discussion ended without any formal resolution, but
with a preponderating sentiment in favor of the " Combined System." Subsequently,
however, it was the unanimous opinion of (he Conference, by resolution expressed, that,
"in all schools for the deaf, pupils who are able to articulate fluently and intelligently
should recite orally in their classes, and be encouraged to use their vocal organs on every
possible occasion."
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Conventions and Discussions.
I am fully of the opinion that much good is done in various ways by the deaf, and
those engaged in their instruction, meeting in conventions as often as circumstances
admit, for the discussion of questions affecting their welfare as citizens. By means of
their deafness this class is more or less isolated from society, and hence an opportunity so
favorable for the interchange of ideas and the renewal of former friendships is of much
concern to them. Th^re are, in nearly every state of the American union, organizations
of the deaf similar in purpose to our own, which usually meet annually for discussion ana
social fellowship. All per.'bons engaged in the education of the deaf readily accord such
societies the benefit of their influence and experience, and the meetings are always con-
ducted with decorum and a high degree of intelligence. Papers read and discussed relate
to matters concerninii the deaf as a class, and undoubtedly lead to the el<»vation of thought
and action that must result in the development of a higher ideal of character. The ten-
dency of all this is towards an improved status of citizenship, and hence the realization of
the fullest measure of success in the cause of deaf-mute education.
Conference of Principals.
The seventeenth Conference of Principals and Superintendents of American Institu-
tions for the Education of the Deaf, was held at the Colorado Institution, Colorado
Springs, from 8th to 12th of last August. I attended the meetings and realized much
benefit from what transpired. When so many experienced and capable persons come
together for the exchange of ideas, gathered from many years' work as teachers and
oflicers, there must be an inspiration that leads to a more complete success. The con-
ference referred to was attended by over thirty principals and superintendents in active
service, besides many others interested in other ways. 1 wish to bear witness to the kind-
ness and unbounded hospitality of the superintendent and officers of the Colorado school,
who did everything possible to promote the comfort and pleasure of their guests. There
were a number of subjects discussed from papers presented, all having a special design,
and leaving an impression on the minds of the participants that time will not efface. I
am sure that every person present, having the direction of an institution for the education
of the deaf, returned better prepared to discharge successfully the onerous duties imposed,
and with a greater respect for the oflice filled.
The School Library.
We want to encourage a taste for reading among our pupils. It is generally recog-
nized as a necessity for the cultivation of language. By presenting the English language
to the deaf child in its natural idiomatic form, we familiarize the mind with that form,
and this is a material aid in the correction of " mutisms," so called, which more or less
distinguish the attempts at original composition by the deaf. But, in order to interest
the reader suflicientl^' to accomplish this purpose, we must have suitable reading matter.
The books and magazines that composed the library first formed, several years ago, though
good of their kind, were not well suited to the requirements of those for whose benefit
they were selected. A number of new books have recently been purchased, and will soon
be catalogued and ready for use. They have been selected with a view of both interesting
and instructing the reader, and we anticipate an increased interest in the contents of the
library, when they are opened for selection.
Conferences of the Deaf.
The World's Fair, which opens at Chicago next spring, is just now attracting the
attention of all classes and professions. The deaf, and those concerned in their education,
have made arrangements for a series of conferences, at which the most eminent instructors
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and authorities will present papers and discuss questions of interest. As representatives
are expected from nearly all European countries, as well as from the United States and
Canada the meetings will be of unusual interest. The arrangements are in the hands of
active and capable persons, who have already accomplished a good deal towards ensuring
success. There will be two distinct conferences, having separate programmes and dealing
with separate subjects. One will be composed of officers and teachers of the deaf who
can hear and speak ; and the other will be composed of deaf persons who are similarly
employed. This latter gathering will furnish the best possible example of what has been
accomplished in the education of the deaf during recent years, and what the social and
intellectual status of this class now is.
Our Examinations.
The usual departmental examinations of the literary classes were conducted last June
by Mr. Brown, Public School Inspector for Dundas county. The results were quite satis-
factory to myself and the teachors, showing, as they did, that faithful and successful work
had been done. The examiner's report, found elsewhere, will show that he was well
satisfied with the general condition of the school. Only those familiar with the deaf and
the difficulties encountered in their instruction can properly estimate the importance of
such results as we can show at the close of each se.ssion. The range of valuable informa-
tion about life, and the responsibilities devolving upon each, as actors in life, which
reaches far beyond the ordinary school-room questions, cannot be gauged by any exami-
nation. It forms an important part of the school-room work nevertheless.
Industrial Departments.
We are not satisfied with what we have accomplished in the industrial departments
at the institution, important and beneficial as this has been. We need an extension of
the trades taught, so as to better equip all the pupils for the battle of life. There is a
decided tendency at present towards a technical or industrial training, as an important
part of an educational course. For the deaf such a provision seems absolutely necessary.
'Th» mere ability to pass a required examination in literary subjects does not, of itself,
quality a person for a success.ful business career. We must train the hands to fashion
and form in trade lines, as well as educate the mind to reason correctly. Unless physi-
cally incapable, or prohibited by parental authority, every child should leave school with
a fair knowledge of some useful trade.
Our Printing Office.
We expected much from the introduction of printing as one of the industrial pursuits
taught at the institution, and our expectations have been more than realized. The office
is neat and commodious and is well supplied with type, presses and other requisites of the
tirade. Since its introduction, less than a year ago, several pupils have been initiated into
* the art preservative," and can now do creditable work as compositors. We have also
e^blished a school paper. The Canadian Mute, which, we think, will compare favorably
wifli the best publications of the kind on this continent. It is published bi-weekly and
is always filled with interesting and instructive matter. Under the instruction of the
master printer, the typographical appearance of the paper merits the commendation of
good judges. This paper serves as a convenient and agreeable medium of communication
between parents and their children at school, and also between ex-pupils, who retain
pleasant recollections of their school associations. Aside from this, we find that the
encouragement of an ambition to prepare matter for the paper, and the interest taken in
reading and discussing what is published, serve as important aids in the cultivation of
language among the pupils. This is a matter of much moment to teachers, and all others
interested in the education of the deaf, as the development of thought and the use of
language in expressing what they think, are the most difficult subjects of instruction. We
have reason to anticipate still better things from this source.
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New School Building.
I have in previous reports mentioned the need of increased accommodation for school
and general purposes. This need is now more prominently shown than formerly. Every
part of the present building is crowded to a state of positive inconvenience. There are
over three hundred persons to eat, sleep and be instrncted within its walls. We tind it
quite impossible to provide the accommodation and comfort that sanitary and other
demands impose ; and the restrictions placed upon our actions impede the work of instruc-
tion to a considerable extent. "We need new and enlarged school rooms, as some of those
now used are not adapted to the purpose and are also required for other uses. We also
need suitable rooms for the art classes and an assembly hall. The new building providing
these accommodations should also have a basement of sufficient size and convenience to
serve as a place for recreation, when the condition of the weather prevents the children
playing outside. I trust this appeal will receive the prompt attention of the Provincial
Government.
The Phonograph.
Experiments have recently been made with the phonograph to test its usefulness in
aiding the education of the deaf. The trials have been mainly in the direction of record-
ing progress in articulation, and it is claimed that by its continuous and systematic use
dormant hearing power may, in a measure, be restored. The success so far has not been
so marked as to justify its general introduction into institutions for the deaf.
The Single Hand Manual Alphabet.
The single hand manual alphabet as presented in this report was, through the liberality
of Dr. A. Graham Bell, drawn and engraved from photographs for a work on manual
spelling, by Prof. J. C. Gordon of the National Deaf-Mute College, Washington, D. C.,
and the explanations are from his book on manual spelling. The plates represent typical
positions ot the fingers, hand and forearm, from a uniform point of view in front of the
person spelling or as seen in a mirror by the user. The forms were determined from a
study of scores of mediaeval and wooden plates as well as current usage.
The origin of the ancient art of dactylology is not known, but evidences of its
existence have been traced to the Assyrian antiquities down to the fifteenth century,
upon monuments of art. The Venerable Bede, " The wise Saxon," described finger spell-
ing more than a thousand years ago, and three manual alphabets are figured in an addi-
tion of his work printed in 1532. These are based upon the finger-signs for numbers
which were used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
Monks under rigid vows of silence, and other scholars who had special reasons to
prize secret and silent modes of communication, beyond doubt invented and used many
forms of manual alphabets. Rossellius, a Florentine monk, figured no less than three
one hand alphabets in 1579. Two-hand alphabets or mixed alphabets of various forms
were in use among the school boys in Spain, France and England centuries ago, and in
some form such alphabets survive with the " Child lore," and the games inherited in turn
by successive generations of children throughout Christendom.
The first finger alphabet adopted in teaching spoken and written language to the
deaf, was the Spanish one hand alphabet, which contains certain forms found in the
Florentine plates of 1579. The happy thought of this adaptation is attributed to the
pious and learned monk, Pedro Ponce de Leon (1520-15S4). This alphabet beautifully
engraved appears in the famous work of Juan Pablo Bonet, secretary to the Constable of
Castile, which was published a century after the birth of Ponce, or in 1620. This work,
borrowed largely from Ponce, no doubt, is the oldest practical treatise extant upon the
art of teaching the deaf-born to speak and use the common language of life.
The Spanish alphabet, somewhat modified, was introduced into France by the brilli-
ant Pereire and his gifted deaf pupil, Saboureaux de Fontenay, where it speedily sup-
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planted the clumsy alphabets employed in teaching the deaf by the Abbe De I'Epec and
the Abbe Deschamps, The same alphabet with a few slight changes was adopted by Dr.
T. H. Gallaudet, in the school for deaf children opened at Hartford in 1817, and it is
now known in almost every hamlet in the land. Finger spelling is to the deaf a borrowed
art. It was originated neither by them nor by their teachers, yet its value to the deaf
can hardly be overestimated. To the deaf-born the mastery of common language is an
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extremely difficult task. Intelligible speech in certain cases is well nigh impossible.
Writing is slow, wearisome, lifeless and often impracticable. Finger-spelling which may
have the rapidity of deliberate speech, and three times that of writing, j.ermits dramatic
action, emphasis, accuracy and easy repetition, thus keeping the senses alert and vividly
impressing the forms of words and sentences upon the mind. It compels practice in our
language and encourages and stimulates the child in his efibrts to master it.
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This adjunct to speech-reading is recommended for its conveniencp, clearness, rapidity
and ease in colloquial use, as well as for its value as an educational insinmient. It is, how-
ever, chiefly with a view to promoting the welfare of thousands of deaf persons, who
depend largely upon finger-spelled English in their social and business relations, that the
new plates for ihid alphabet weie prepared, and that this simple art is commendtd to
the hearing. Taken up as a pastime, olten, it has proved useful in business and in the
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home. Id is of special value in the sick room, and it has been used by many, after the
voice was gone, to convey messages of impoitance and last words of love, trust and peace.
This alphabet can be learned in an hour. It has been learned by close application
in ten minutes. It is recommended that the arm should be held in an easy position near
the body, with the forearm as indicated in the plates. It is not neceseary to move the
arm, but a short leverage is conducible to ease and is permissable, provided the hand
delivers the letters steadily within an imaginary immovable ring of, say, ten inches in
diameter. In colloquial use the fingers need not be so closely held nor so firmly fixed as
represented in the cuts ; but sprawling should be avoided.
Each letter bhould be mastered before leaving it. Speed will come with use, but
should not be attemjjted nor permitted until the forms of the letters and the appropriate
position of the hand are thoroughly familiar. The forms as given are legible from the
distant parts of a public hall.
Certain letters, as c, d, i, j, k, 1, m, n, o, q, u, v, w and z, resemble written or printed
forms. J is simply traced in the air with the little finger, and z in like manner with the
index finger. H, u and n differ only in the position of the hand, and t is formed as in
" taking otf a baby's nose." These ten words contain all the letters ; " adz, fan, map,
cow, box, jar, sky, hat, quill, glove." Practice upon each of these for five minutes.
The above directions by Prof. Gordon, are helpful to the hearing who are acquiring
the manual as they would a peculiar style of penmanship. But in teaching little.deaf
children, the attention is not directed to the exact positions taken in making the letters.
The teacher forms the letters correctly and so rapidly that, like the vocal elements of
speech, they are lost in words. The use of the manual by beginners taught in this svay
is imperfect, as is the speech of hearing children, but it is unconsciously corrected through
practice.
Bill of Fare for Pupils.
Parents before sending their children here, or away from home to any school, are
naturally anxious to learn, if possible, how they are likely to be housed and fed. When
new pupils come I request the parents to accompany them to see the Institution and judge
for themselves. We endeavor to make this a Home in every sense of the word, and the
little ones in a s-hort time become attached to the place.
The following was our Bill of Fare for pupils for the week commencing Sept. 20th :
Diet List for Pupils.
Sunday, Si^ptember 20th, 1892.
Breakfast : — Hash, bread, butter, coffee and milk.
Dinner : — Roast beef and mutton, gravy, potatoes, corn, butter, bread, apple and
tapioca pudding and milk.
Tea : — Grapes, bread, butter, tea.
Monday, Septemher 26th.
Breakfast : — Porridge, milk, syrup, bread, butter and tea.
Dinner : — Roast beef and mutton, gravy, potatoes, cabbage, bread.
Tea : — Grapes, bread, butter, tea and milk.
Tuesday, September 27th.
Breakfast : — Hash, bread, butter, coffee, milk and sugar.
Dinner : — Roast beef and n.utton, gravy, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread.
Tea: — Apples, bread, butter, tea and milk.
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Wednesday, September 28th.
Breakfast : — Porridge, milk, syrup, bread, butter, tea.
Dinner : — Roast beef and mutton, gravy, potatoes, cabbage.
Tea : — Syrup, jam-jams, bread, butter, milk and tea.
Thursday, September 29th.
Breakfast : — Hash, bread, butter, coffee and milk.
Dinner : — Pot-pie stew, potatoes, minced carrots, bread.
Tea : — Apples, bread, butter, tea and milk,
Friday, September 30th
Breakfast : — Porridge, milk, syrup, bread, butter, tea.
Dinner : — Canned salmon, potatoes, corn, butter and bread.
Tea : — Apple sauce, bread, butter and tea.
lb
Saturday, October 1st.
Breakfast : — Porridge, milk, syrup, bread, butter and tea.
Dinner : — Soup, roast beef and mutton, gravy, potatoes, beets and bread.
Tea : — Apples, bread, butter and tea.
Sunday, October 2nd.
Breakfast : — Hash, bread, butter and cofiee.
Dinner : — Eoast beef and mutton, gravy, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread, apples
and tapioca pudding and milk.
Tea : — Preserved crab apples, bread, butter, tea.
When our new bake-shop is completed we shall be able to vary our bread diet with
buns, rolls, brown bread, raisin and currant bread, ginger snaps, etc., but under present
circumstances it is difficult to make sufficient bread.
During the winter bacon and occasionally fresh pork will be added to our meat
supply.
Our vegetables will be potatoes, cabbage, beets, spuash, carrots, turnips, parsnips
and probably corn and tomatoes, white beans.
During the winter and spring months the children have puddings always twice and
sometimes three times each week. Tapioca with eijgs and milk and also with apples,
boiled rice and milk and rice and raisins, cornstarch made with milk and eggs, bread
pudding, plum pudding, apple pie, pumpkin pie and mince pie.
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Newspapers Received.
Thanks are due to the publishers of papers hereinafter named for supplying publications
gratuitously to the reading rooms of the Institution. Their kindness and liberality are
highly appreciated by the pupils.
Name.
Evening Times. ..
Spectator
Daily Free Press .
Free Press
Daily News
Expositor
Economist
Express
Free Press
Guardian
Mercury
Despatch
Chronicle
Monitor
Mercury ,
Examiner
Gazette
Observer
Post
Review
Reporter
Banner
Enterprise
Guide
Courier
Hastings Review .
Advocate
Rural Canadian . . .
Standard
Tribune
Telegraph
Herald
Where Published.
Hamilton.
Hamilton.
Winnipeg.
Ottawa.
Kingston.
Brant ford.
Shelbourne.
Colborne.
Acton.
Uxbridge.
Renfrew.
Strathroy.
Ingersoll.
Brock ville.
Guelph.
Peterboro'.
Almonte .
Pembroke.
Thorold.
Niagara .
Kings ville.
Dundas.
CoUingwood.
Port Hope .
Trenton .
Mad 00.
Trenton,
Toronto.
Markdale.
Desaronto.
Palmerston.
Carleton Place.
Name.
Leader
Echo
Enterprise
Reformer
Enterprise
Ensign
Courier
Advertiser
Chronicle
Sentinel-Review
Courier
Mirror
Monitor
Journal
Star
Herald
The Arrow
Whig
Advertiser .
Deaf Mute's Journal.
Deaf Mute Register .
LeCoutenix Leader . .
Where Published.
Daily Paper for our Little
People
Silent Worker
Maryland Bulletin
Goodson Gazette . .
The Tablet.
The Palmetto Leaf
Institute Herald . . .
The Messenger
Deaf Mute Pelican
Deaf Mute Voice . .
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Tara.
London.
Colborne.
Simcoe.
Arthur, Ont.
Brighton.
Perth.
Petrolia.
Beeton.
Woodstock,
Embro.
Meaford.
Meaford.
Prescott.
Goderich.
Campbellford.
Burk's Falls.
Kingston .
London.
Station " M," New
York City^
Rome, New York.
School for Deaf,
Buffalo, N.Y.
School for the Deaf,
Rochester, N.Y.
Trenton, N.J. , U.S.
Frederick, Md.,
U.S.
Staunton, Va., U.S.
Romney, West Vir-
ginia.
Cedar S pri ngs, S. C . ,
U.S.
St. Augustine, Fla.,
U.S.
Talladega, Alabama,
U.S.
Baton Rogue, La.,
U.S.
Jackson, Miss ,U.S.
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Name.
Where Published.
Silent Observer
Kentucky Deaf Mute
The Mirror
Mute's Chronicle . . . .
Silent Hoosier
The Advance
Wisconsin Times . . . .
The Banner
Dakota Advocate. ..
Hawkeye
Critic
Name.
School for Deaf, {i Missouri Record
Knoxville,
Tenn., U,S.
Danville, Ken-
tucky.
Flint, Mich.
Columbus, Ohio.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Jacksonville, 111.,
U.S.
Delevan, Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake, N.
Dakota.
Sioux Kails, South
Dakota.
Council Bluffs, lo.
Dubuque, Ic, U.S.
The Optic
Texas Mutes' Ranger . . .
Nebraska Mute Journal.
Kansas Star
Desert Eagle
Colorado Index
Whekk Published.
The Weekly News School for
Deaf
The Sign
Companion . .
Printers' Ink.
Fulton, Mo., U.S.
Little Rock, Ark.
Austin, Texas.
Omaha, Nebraska.
Olathe. Kansas.
Salt Lake City,
Utah.
Colorado Springs,
Col.
Berkely, Cal., U.S.
Salem, Oregon.
Faribault, Minn.,
U.S.
10 Spruce St., N.Y,
Officers and Teachers.
A few changes occurred during the year in our staff. Miss Mathison, who taught
the articulation classes with much success for six years, resigned to take a needed rest,
and was succeeded by Miss Margery Curlette, a young lady of acknowledged ability,
scholarly attainments and specially fitted for the work by a preliminary training in two
oral schools in the United States. Miss Nathalie L'Herault, a good faithful teacher,
resigned to get married. Miss M. M. Ostrom, after nearly a year's rest on account of
illness has resumed her work, and we are pleased she is with us tigain. Miss
Ada James, a graduate of the Institution, has charge of a class of small children and is
doing well. Miss Carrie Coleman and Mr. R. O'Meara filled temporary vacancies with
acceptance.
Miscellaneous.
The sewage works are nearly completed, and promise to do the work for which they
were built.
The pupils attended the Bay of Quintd District Fair on invitation of the Directors,
for which they have our thanks.
I hope we shall have a little piggery and barn added to our present farm buildings,
as they are urgently needed.
The products of the farm and garden this year are hardly up to the average with the
exception of hay, and that was an abundant crop.
The cost per pupil during the last financial year was $166. 02| as against $168.95 of
the year before, showing a slight saving in our favor for this year.
The new luildings, containing bakery, attendants' dormitory, and addition to the
printing office, are about finished and will facilitate our operations to a considerable extent.
The Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific and Central Ontario Railway Companies favored
us as usual with double journey tickets at single fare for pupils going home and returning
during vacation,
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I am glad to say that during the year the general conduct of the pupils has been
most gratifying. We have found it unnecessary to punish except on very few occasions,
and then for minor offences.
The following clergymen, residing in the city visited our Institution during the year
and gave valuable religious instruction to the pupils belonging to their respective denomi-
nations : Rev. Canon Buike, Right Rev. Monsignor Farrelly, V.G., Rev. J. M. Hodson,
Rev. E. N. Baker, Rev. J. L. George, and Rev. Father O'Brien. The Sunday services
were kept up the same as in former years.
I would again ask that you recommend the Government to declare the Institution
free, as it is practically. For several years past we have only received about $100.00
each year from one or two parents. To an ordinary family the payment of $50.00 with
clothing and travelling expenses is considerable of a drain upon their resources, and some
rather than make the declaration that they were unable to pay, have retained their
children at home until they were so old we could do very little for them.
Our Institution was visited a short time ago by the Hon. John Carling and Hon.
M. Bowell. The former gentleman was Commissioner of Public Works in Ontario when
this building was erected, and he evinced considerable interest in our work. Being the
minister in charge of the census for the Dominioti, I asked him if he would kindly furnish
me with the names of all deaf children in the Province of Ontario under the age of 20
years, to which he readily assented, and I expect to receive the information in the near
future. This will be of vast use to us.
The holding of the Toronto Industrial Exhibition about the time our school assembles
makes it a matter of extreme difficulty to get our pupils to the Institution without acci-
dent. About 200 of them come to Toronto to take the eastern trains, and the crowds at
the Union {Station there are so great that the children are liable to get lost. As we cannot
make them hear great vigilance is necessary to kf ep them together. The attendance at
the exhibition is growing largely year by year, and I would suggest that our opening be
delayed hereafter until some day succeeding the closing of the show.
Trusting our future labors will be^abundantly blessed.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
R. MATHISON,
Superintendent.
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NATTOXALLTY OF PARENTS.
RELIGION OF PARENTS.
A. 1893
Name.
No.
Name.
No.
171
22
21
29
1
Germany
United States .
Unknown
11
1
29
England
Italy
Total
285
Name.
Presbyterian
Methodist
Church of England
Roman Catholic . . .
Baptist
Bible Christian ....
Lutheran
No.
56
85
56
51
14
1
6
Name,
No.
Evangelical, German
Mennonites
United Brethren . . .
Church of Christ . . .
Unknown ^
Total
285
OCCUPATION OF PARENTS.
Agent
Axemaker . . .
Blacksmith . .
Book-keeper.
Butcher . . . .
Builder
Banker
Barber
Occupation.
No.
4
1
10
1
3
1
1
1
Occupation.
Carpenter
Clerk
Conductor
Constable
Cattle and Grain Dealer
Carter . .-
Currier
Cheesemaker
No.
IC
2
3
1
1
2
1
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OCCUPATION OF PARENTS.— Co«<j«m«/.
Occupation.
Cooper
Dressmaker . . .
Druggist
Expressman . . .
Drayman . . . .
Farmer
Grocer
Harnessmaker .
Gardener
Hotel-keeper . .
Lumberm'i.n . . ,
Laborer
Machinist
Mason
Minister
Merchant
Moulder
Navigator
Age.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
No.
16
24
22
25
16
21
25
21
No.
2
1
1
2
1
112
3
2
2
2
1
67
1
2
1
3
1
1
Occupation.
Painter
Physician
Plasterer
Potter
Second-hand Dealer.
Sailor
Shoemaker
Switchman
Teamster
Tailor
Waggonmaker
Washerwoman
Watchman
Steamfitter
Unknown
Total
AGE OF PUPILS.
Age.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
25
No.
19
22
14
12
14
10
13
4
AoE.
23
24
27
28
29
Total
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COUNTIES .FROM WHICH PUPILS DURING THE YEAR CAME.
Counties.
Brant
Bruce
Cornwall
Carleton ,
Dufferin "
Durham
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
Grey
Haliburton
Haldimand
Hal ton
Hastings
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Lanark
Leeds and Granville . . .
Lennox and Addington
Lincoln
Middlesex
Muskoka
No.
2
7
2
17
1
3
9
8
2
6
1
2
5
17
12
15
7
10
11
7
2
Counties.
Monck
Norfolk
Northumberland
Ontario
Oxford
Peel
Perth .
Peterborough
Prescott and Russell
Prince Edward
Renfrew
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Victoria
Waterloo
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth
York
Parry Sound
Total
No.
1
7
5
4
10
1
5
2
9
3
3
10
7
8
9
3
9
7
22
2
285
TOTAL NUMBER OF PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE SESSION 1891-92.
Males 158
Females • 127
Total 285
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COUNTIES FROM WHICH THE PUPILS IN RESIDENCE ON 30th SEPTEMBER, 1892,
WERE ORIGINALLY RECEIVED.
Counties.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Counties.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Brant
Bruce
2
4
2
9
1
1
4
5
2
2
2
2
2
11
5
7
3
3
6
2
3
G
2
4
3
5
3
7
6
6
3
5
1
7
1
4
3
2
7
2
15
3
1
8
8
2
7
2
2
5
18
11
13
6
8
7
9
1
8
6
Northumberland
Lincoln
3
2
1
4
3
2
2
6
3
Carleton
Oxford
Peel .
10
Perth
2
2
8
2
2
2
6
3
3
1
3
2
6
1
2
1
1
1
6
4
5
2
4
4
13
2
3
Elgin
Essex
Peterborough
o
Prescott and Russell
Prince Edward
9
2
Grey
Renfrew
3
Simcoe
8
Haldimand
Stormont, Dund is and
Glengarry
6
Halton
Victoria
7
Hastings
Waterloo
8
Huron
Kent
Welland
Wellington
3
7
Ijambton
Wentworth
6
York
19
Leedh and Granville
Lennox and Addlngton .
Muskoka District
Parry Sound
3
2
Monck
4
3
Middlesex
Norfolk
138
119
257
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NUMBER OF PUPILS IN ATTENDANCE EA.CH OFFICIAL YEAR SINCE THE
OPENING OF THE INSTITUTION.
From October 27th, 1870, to September 30th,
" 1st, 1871,
1872,
1873,
1874,
" . 1875,
1876,
1877,
1878,
1879,
1880,
1881,
1882,
" 1883,
1884,
" 1885,
1886,
1887,
" 1888,
1889,
1890,
1891,
187],
1872
1873.
1874.
1875,
1876.
1877
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881.
1882.
1883.
1884,
1885.
1886.
1887.
1888.
1889.
1890.
1891.
1892,
Male.
64
97
130
145
155
160
167
166
164
162
164
165
158
156
168
191
151
156
153
159
166
158
Female .
36
52
63
76
83
96
104
111
105
119
132
138
135
130
116
112
113
109
121
132
130
127
Total.
100
149
193
221
238
256
271
277
269
281
296
303
293
286
284
273
264
265
274
291
296
285
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
OCCUPATION OF PARENTS OF PUPILS ADMITTED SINCE THE OPENING OF
THE INSTITUTION.
Occupation.
No.
Accountant
Agent
Axe-maker
Baggageman
Baker
Blacksmith
Boarding-house keeper
Barber
Boiler-maker
Book-keeper
Brakesman
Bricklayer
Butcher
Brick-maker
Brewer
Builder
Barrister
Banker
Brass-finisher
Carter
Cab driver
Cabinet-maker
Captain of schooner .
Carder
Car inspector
Carpenter
Carriage-maker
Cheese-maker
Civil-service
Clerk
Conductor, railway . ..
Cigar-maker
2
5
2
1
3
23
1
1
1
4
1
2
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
32
5
1
1
5
3
1
Occupation.
Constable
Cooper
Currier ,
Charwoman
Dealer in hides
Drayman
Dressmaker
Doctor
Engineer
Engineer, railway
Farmer
Fire insurance inspector
Fisherman
Grocer
Gaoler
Gardener
Gunsmith
Harness-maker
House-keeper
Hotel-keeper
Iron-maker
Keeper of park
Labourer
Livery proprietor
Lumberman
Machinist
Maltster
Marble-cutter
Mason
Manufacturer, agricultural implements
Mechanic
Merchant
No.
1
4
5
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
414
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
173
3
5
3
1
2
5
2
2
16
29
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
OCCUPATION OF PARENTS OF PUPILS, Etc.— Coniinuei.
Occupation.
Miller
Millwright
Miner
Minister
Moulder
Non-commissioned officer
Navigator ,
Nurseryman
Painter
Peddler
Potter
Store-keeper
Steam-fitter
Shoemaker
Stage-driver
No.
Occupation.
Switchman
Sailor
Tailor
Tavern-keeper.
Teacher
Teamster
Trader
Weaver
Watchman . . . .
Watchmaker . .
Waggon -maker
Washerwoman
Unknown
Total . . . .
No.
1
1
9
8
5
2
1
1
1
1
2
83
943
AGES OF PUPILS ADMITTED SINCE THE OPENING OF THE INSTITUTION.
Ages.
No.
4
1
6
24
7
129
8
123
9
103
10
64
11
71
12
60
11
56
Ages.
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
30
No.
44
55
38
38
34
25
17
10
11
Ages.
23
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
30.
36.
Ur
5
6
5
3
1
1
known
Total
13
943
No.
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A. 1893
CAUSES OF TEAFNESS.
Cause.
Abscess
Accident
Affection of the ears
Bronchitis
Burns
Catarrh
Canker
Cerebro spinal meningitis
Cholera
Cold
Congenital
Congestion of the brain. .
Diphtheria
•Dysentery
Drank carbolic acid
Falls
Fever, bilious
" brain
" intermittent
" scarlet
" spinal
" malarial
' ' typhus - . .
" typhoid . . .
" undefined
Fits
Gathering of the ears . . . .
No.
5
9
3
1
1
3
1
22
1
37
.S68
7
3
1
1
19
4
24
2
67
19
1
5
9
24
Cause.
No.
Gathering of the head
Inflammation of the brain
" " ears
" '' lungs
" " pulmonary organs
" " spinal marrow. .. .
Measles
Mumps
Paralytic stroke
Rickets
Scabs
Scald
Scald head
Shocks
Sickness, undefined
Spinal disease
Swelling on the neck
Teething
Water on the brain
Whooping cough
Worms
Causes unknown or undefined
Sunstroke
Vaccination
Bealing
Total
1
1
1
1
4
5
27
46
1
14
7
10
4
113
1
1
1
943
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
DATE OF DEAFNESS AFTER BIRTH.
Under 1 year of age . . • .
Between 1 and 2 years .
" 2
' 3 '
" 3
' 4 ♦
" 4
' 5 '
" 5
' 6 '
" 6
' 7 '
" 7
' 8 '
" 8
' 9 '
" 9 '
' 10 "
No.
92
112
97
56
34
25
13
10
3
9
Between 10 and 11 years.
11 " 12 " .
12 •' 13 " .
13 " 14 " .
14 " 15 " .
Unknown at what age they lost their
hearing, but not born deaf
Congenital
Total
No.
2
2
4
2
107
370
943
RELATIONSHIP OF PARENTS.
First cousins
Second "
Third "
Distantly related .
Not related
Unknown
57
19
16
23
803
25
943
COUNTIES FROM WHICH THE PUPILS IN RESIDENCE DURING THE YEAR UP TO
SEPTEMBER 30th, 1892, WERE ORIGINALLY RECEIVED.
Counties.
Brant . . .
Bruce . .
Carleton
Durham
Dufferin
Cornwall
Male.
Female .
Total.
2
2
4
3
7
10
6
16
1
2
3
1
1
. 2
2
CODNTIES.
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac .
Grey
Halton . . . .
Haldimand
Male.
I
Female.
4
5
4
4
2
1
2
4
2
3
2
Total.
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
COUNTIES FROM WHICH THE PUPILS IN RESIDENCE DURING THE YEAR UP TO
SEPTEMBER 30th, 1892, WERE ORIGINALLY RECEIVED- -Continued.
Counties.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Counties.
Male.
Female.
Total.
9
8
17
PeterlDorough
Prescott and Russell
2
2
Halibiirton
2
2
8
1
9
Huron
6
y
6
6
12
15
Prince Edward
3
2
1
3
Kent
Renfrew
3
Lambton
3
4
7
Simcoe
3
7
1»
Lanark
Leeds and Granville ....
3
10
1
7
1
6
2
1
4
2
1
1
4
10
11
7
2
1
8
7
5
4
10
Stormont, Dundas and
Glengarry
Victoria
7
3
4
1
4
3
9
2
2
4
5
2
5
13
2
7
7
Lennox and Addington .
Waterloo
9
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth .
Monck
3
Middlese.x
4
i
3
6
9
7
Norfolk
Northumberland
Ontario
Oxford
York
Mu.skoka Di&triot
Parry Sound "
22
4
2
Peel
1
1
Perth
3
2
5
Total
158
127
285
NUMBER OF DEAF-MUTE FAMILIES REPRESENTED.
2 families contained 5 mutes 10
4 " 4 " 16
11 " 3 " 33
62 " 2 " 124
760 " 1 " 760
Total 945
:i (D.)
So
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Government Inspector,
Dr. T. F. chamberlain.
Officers of the Institution.
R. Mathison Superintendent.
Alex. Matheson Bursar.
J. E. Eakins Pltysician.
Miss Isabel Walker Matron.
Teachers.
D. R. Coleman, M. A Head Teacher.
P. Denys.
J. B. Ashley.
James 0. Balis, B.A,
D. J. McKiLLOP.
D. M. Beaton.
Mrs. J. G. Terrill.
Miss S. Templeton.
Miss M. M. Ostrom.
Miss Mary Bull.
Miss Florence Maybbe.
Mrs. Sylvia L. Balis.
Miss Ada James, Monitor.
Miss Margery Curlette Teacher of Articulation.
Miss Mary Bull Teacher of Fancy Work.
Mrs. Sylvia L. Baylis Teacher of Draioiny.
I. G. Smith , Clerk and Storekeeper.
Wm. Douglass Supervisor of Boys.
Miss A. Galllagher Instructress of Sewing.
J. Middlemas Engineer.
Frank Flynn Master Carpenter.
Wm. Nurse Master Shoemaker.
Michael O'Meara Farmer.
Thomas Wills Gardener.
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List of Pupils ia the Ontario Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb for
the year ending Sept. 30th, 1892, with the Post Office Address.
Counties. p. o. Address.
Brant —
Douglas, John A Onondaga.
Randall. Robt. H Paris.
Bruce-
Burr, Annetta Park Head.
Barclay, Christie M Allenford.
Doyle, Francis E Dobbington.
Gregg, W. J. S Port Elgin.
Luddy, David S Walkerton.
Kowe, George Allenford.
Smith, Louisa . . Park Head.
Carltto'ii-
Baizana, Jean Ottawa.
Borthwick, Margaret "
Cyr, Thomas "
Dubois, Jos "
Henault, Chas "
^ Hodgins, Michael L Diamond.
Holt, Gertrude , Ottawa.
Hunter, Wilhemina "
Jamieson, Eva ''
Lett, Wm. P Carp.
Lett, Thos. B. A "
Lett, Stephen "
Leuideleine, Jose Ottawa.
McGiliivray, Angus Fitzroy Harbor.
McBride, Annie J Kinburn.
Patrick, Jno Carp.
Coriiwall—
McDonald, Ronald Cornwall.
McDonald, Hugh "
D'uff'erin —
Brown, Wilson Reading.
Durham —
Ballagh, Winnie Starkville.
Coolidge, Herbert Hampton.
Justus, Mary A Bethany.
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Counties. P. 0. Address,
Elgin —
Blashill, Marg't Aylmer.
Cornish, Wni St. Thomas.
Dewar, Aggie '<
Eames, Ina Fay "
Henderson, Jonathan Talbotville.
Henderson, Annie "
Hesner, Jacob Eagle.
McMillan, Flora Button.
Wickett, Geo. W ...... Aylmer.
Essex —
Ball, Fanny Windsor.
Ball, Mabel
Ball, Eadie
Bain, William "
Chauvin, Eugene Chevalier.
Fairbairn, Georgina Windsor.
Munro, George R Walkerville.
Rebordie, Wni Windsor.
Frontenac-
Clench, William H Kingston.
Roushorn, Geo. H Perth Road.
Sjiooner, Agnes Glenburnie,
Gre,ii —
Andrews, Maud Owen Sound.
Calvert, Francis Homing's Mills.
Carson, Hugh Meaforel.
Coutts, Marg't Dundalk.
Dewar, Jessie Owen Sound.
Moote, Albert E "
Haldimand —
Armstrong, J. E Jarvis.
Roberts, Herbert W "
llallon-
Cunningham, May , Oakville.
Gilieland, Annie •'
Gillam, Christopher Bronte.
Gillam, Walter F "
Smith, Maggie Acton.
Jlaliburton-
Orser, Orval E Leafield.
Rooney, Francis P Kinmount.
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Counties. P. O. Address.
Hastings —
Butlei-, Annie Sine.
Blackburn, Anne M Coe Hill Mines.
Beatty, Donella Melrose.
Cbatten, Elizabeth Trenton.
Holton, Charle.s M Belleville.
Irvine, Eva G "
Irvine, Ethel "
King, Robert New Carlow.
Kavanagh, Matthew Bancroft.
Iveizer, Benjamin . Belleville.
Robinson, Maggie "
Scrimshaw, Jas. S Big Sjirings.
Swanson, Alexander Belleville.
Wiley, Edith Marmora.
Young, John W Madoc.
Young, George S "
Vance, James H Bancroft.
Huron-
Burtch, Francis Gorrie.
Black, Newton Dungannon.
Gies, Albert E Zurich.
Hay ward, Mary Clinton.
Hoggard, Hepzibeth Londesborough.
Leigh, Martha Port Albert.
McKay, Louisa M Moncrieff.
Shilton, John F Clinton.
Smalldon, John Cranbrook.
Thomp.son, Mabel W , Dungannon.
Thompson, Edith M . . . . "
Wood, Nelson Exeter.
Kf.ni-
Cartier, Melvin - Chavham.
Crosby, Eliza Eberts.
Ducedre, Julus . Big Point.
Fisher, J ohn F Chatham.
Giroux, Eliza Big Point.
Henry, George Chatham.
Lynch, Mary "
Leggatt, Pachel Blenheim.
Leguille, Marie Chatham.
Leguille, Gilbert "
Mosey, Ellen L Fargo.
McGregor, Maxwell , Ridgetown.
Biraard, Emile Big Point.
Thompson, William Thamesville.
Toulos^ Joseph Chatham.
Lhicolii
Brechen, Sarah i\I St. Catharines.
Fetz, Beatrice Campden.
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CouNTiKs. P. 0. Address.
Lambton —
Bloom, Duncan Petrolia.
Dudley, Elizabeth , Inwood.
Mason, Lucy E Forest.
MitchelJ, Beitha Sarnia,
McLellan, Norman Watford.
McFarland, Aggie Forest.
Scott, Henry "
Lanark —
Culligan, Maud Appleton.
Gardiner, Agnes McDonald's Corners-
Gardiner, Ellen M " "
McKay, Thomas J Almonte.
Noonan, Catharine M Harper.
Noonan, Emily W «
Noonan, Michael E "
Noonan, Maggie "
Noonan, Mary T '<
Harold, William Marathon.
Leeds and Grenville —
Annable, Alva Prescott.
Beane, Ernest "
Barnett, Elmer L Mallorytown.
Orozier, Fred Westport.
Orowder, Vasco Prescott.
Dool, Thomas H Orford Mills.
Dool, Charles C "
Hunt, Francis Rockport,
Newton, Joseph Portland.
Newton, Agnes "
Todd, Richard Smith's Falls.
Lennox and Addington —
Bradshaw, Agnes Harlow.
Grooms, H. M Napanee.
Hill, Florence , "
Hartwick, Olive Napanee Mills.
Sager, Mabel M Napanee.
Sager, Phcebe A "
Sager, Matilda "
Sager, Harriett "
Monck —
Swayze, Ethel Dunnville.
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Counties. p. o. Address.
Middlesex —
Allen, Ethel B Pottersburg.
Leathorn, Richard London.
Mitchell, Colin Alvinston.
Mathieson, Aggie Komoka.
Pepper, George London.
Phillimore, Marg't Ealing.
Scott, Lizzie Moray.
Mnskoka Di-fricf —
Croucher, .John Huntsville.
Hares, Emily Allansville.
Morrison, Dolly Reay.
Norfolk —
Bowlby, Culver . . .• Simcoe.
Chambers, James Silver Hill.
Harris, Frank E Simcoe.
Hodgson, Mabel C "
Lewis, Levi Vannessa.
Pierce, Cora M Delhi.
Woodward, Edward St. Williams.
Northumberland —
Cullen, Arthur E Cobourg.
Joice, Robt J Baltimore.
Milnes, Percival Cobourg.
Young, Mary Castletan.
Warner, Henry "
Ontario —
Espin. Charles E Shirley.
Gilbert, Marg't Germania.
Kirby. Arthur E Oshawa.
Ross, James Bracebridge.
Oxford —
Chantler, James Woodstock.
Chantler, John "
Chantler, Thomas "
Chantler, Fanny "
Elliott, Cora M Ingersoll.
Elliott, Wilbur J
McKay, William Woodstock,
Perry, Albert E Innerkip.
Skilling, Ellen Kintore.
Yack, Lena Tavistock.
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CouxTiES. P. 0. Address.
Parrti Sound —
West, Francis A Burk's Falls.
Burk, Walter F "
Feel—
Beattie, Samuel Nerval.
.Prrth —
Kenned)', Marg'c Mitchell.
Edwards, Stephen "
Leslie, Edward A Listowel.
McLaren, Thos St. Mary's.
Orth, Elizabeth Shipley.
.PeterhorougJi —
Orough, John E Ennismore.
Isbister, John A Lakefield.
Prescott ayid liuss'-U —
Chai'bonneau, Leon Lefaivre.
Delaney, James Sarsfield.
Forgette, Joseph South Casselman.
Forgette, Harmudas ... "
L'^belle, Noah St. Albert.
Labelle, Maxime .... , "
O'Brien, Richard Billing's Bridge.
Sicard, Moses The Brook.
Harrington, Isabella , Russell.
Prince Edvjard —
Gerow, Daniel Northport.
Head, Hartley Milford.
Minaker, Wm P Picton.
Renfrew —
Brazier, Eunice A Combermere.
Moore, William H Deux Rivieres.
McBride, Hamilton Westmeath.
Simcoe-
Armstrong, Mary E , Collingwood.
Avarell, Sarah Newton Robinson.
Corbiere, Eli Barrie.
Hammell, Henrietta Tottenham.
Lougheed, Wm. J, S Orillia.
Lennox, David Phelpston.
O'Neil, Mary Collingwood.
Wood, Alberta M Wyevale.
Watson, Mary L Orillia.
Wilson, Elizabeth Beeton.
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Counties. P. O. Address.
Stormont, Dnndas and Glengarrij —
Benoit, Rosa Crysler.
Faubert, Jos St. Isidore de Prescott.
Hanson, Robt Morrisburg.
Hence, Henry A Summerstown.
Riviel, D. J Cornwall.
Wright, Thomas Newcomb's Mills.
King, Joseph Lancaster.
Victoria —
Elliott, Mabel Fenelon Falls.
Justus, Ida M Bobcaygeon.
Garden, Elsie "
Mapes, John M , Lindsay.
Wallace, George R Coboconk.
Reeves, George Lindsay.
Robinson, LuefFa Bobcaygeon.
Waterloo —
Allendorf, Annie M Hespeler.
Gardiner, Florence Berlin.
Gardiner, Dalton "
Fenner, Catharine Waterloo.
Xahrgang, Louida New Hamburg.
Nahrgang, John ''
Schwartzentruber, C Petersburg.
Siess, Albert Berlin.
Windemberg, Allen Baden.
Wellaad —
Lentz, Henry Black Creek.
Lentz, Catharine "
Young, Sarah A Brookfield.
Wellington —
Bridgeiord, George Harriston.
Brown, Jessie M Mt. Forest.
Goetz, Sarah ' Guelph.
Goetz, Eva
Howitt, Felicia "
Lyons, Isaiah Mt. Forest.
Morton, Robert M Everton.
Watt, Margaret Guelph.
Watt, William
Wenttoorth —
Braithwaite, John Carluke.
Clark, Robert W Hamilton.
Hackbusch, Ernest ....
Major, Edith . .
McMaster, Catharine
McPhail, Annie "
Warwick, Emily
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Counties p. q. Address.
York—
Arnal], George Toronto.
Burk, Jennie u
Burk, Edith
Garr, Alexander \[\ Parkdale
Grey, William E Toronto.
Grey, William a
Henry, Lotta J «
Hill, Thomas u
Hutchinson, Marg't «
Jaffrayt Arthur H u
Lightfoot, William
Millar, Jane
Munro, Jessie
Marks, Catharine P u
Muckle, Graee <«
Muckle, Lizzie <(
McGregor, Flora <<
McGillivray, Mary ." Purpleville,
O'Rourke, William Parkdale
Wilson, Murville P Toronto.
Thomas, Maud B «<
Shannon, Ann H Weston.
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EXAMINER'S REPORT.
T. F. Chamberlain-, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Prisons and Asylums :
Sir, — I have the honor to present my report of the examination of the pupils of the
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville, held May 30th to June 4th, 1892.
Tables are appended showing in detail the standing in the several subjects of each
pupil in the classes, and the standing of the classes themselves.
In the latter a considerable diversity will be noticed, and this, it is well to explain,
might be expected from circumstances altogether outside of the efficiency or otherwise of
the teachers. Such as the presence in the class of two or three pupils who are uncom-
monly bright, or two or three who are the reverse. The age of the pupils when admitted
is also a factor to be considered. Again, it should be understood, that as promotion is
based on a pretty thorough mastery of the work laid down for each class, a considerable
percentage of the slower pupils will be found in the lower classes — the brighter ones
going forward more rapidly — some pupils, indeed, may nev( r reach the highest class.
These considerations account for a part of the increased percentage in standing as the
grades advance.
There are, besides, what are called " side-classes," in which the pupils are of various
ages, and have various attainments, and in which they rf ceive individual training in such
subjects only as they show a capacity for, the principle of promotion being inapplicable
here. These classes probably tax the teacher's tact, patience and perseverance more t ban
any other class, and reward the efficiency of the teacher with fewer visible, but none the
less real results.
The detailed reports, above referred to, giving, so to speak, the history of the pupils,
as to age, length of time in the Institution, their standing in the several subjects, furnish
a better idea of the situation than any lengthened remarks can do.
Children favored with the possession of all their senses, begin school with a " stock
in trade " — a stoie of words, phrases and idioms, such that when new ideas are presented
they have a medium of language, in which those ideas may be clothed ; and every new
idea gained, every nevv form of expression acquired, helps in the acquirement of the next.
Such is not the case with these children. With these it 1% not "line upon line," scarcely
word upon word. Each word is isolated, and helps none in acquiring the next. It is not
until after months, perhaps years, that the principle of "proceeding from the known to
the unknown," of using present knowledge in gaining more, can be applied, and then
only in a very limited sense.
The main object of the instruction given the pupils is to provide them with the very
best means of communication with what, so far as they are concerned, may be termed the
outer world — the best command of language possible to them — and, along with this, such
a knowledge of the ordinary subjects of a school course as they may prove capable of re-
ceiving and as shall be of practical use to them in future. For these reasons, in submitting
questions for their examination, special care must be used not to go outside of their
course of study and vocabulary. Having regard to this limitation the tests applied were
general, fair and thorough, and the results, as indicated by the tables, show that
thoroughness characterizes the work of the teachers throughout.
The course of study having in view, as already stated, the development of language
po*er is very judiciously framed, widening as the grades rise, and covers in the highest
grade a very satisfactory amount of commercial arithmetic and English. In some of the
higher classes the style of the writing of the composition, and the solutions of problems
in arithmetic, was most excellent, and in several instances would have been creditable t >
the pupils of the fouith class of the best public schools.
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Under the head of " order " in the tables, the reference is to the conduct of the
papils themselves, not to class management. As to the latter, something, perhaps, might
be said, but it is so easy for a stranger, unwittingly, to do an injustice that I desire to be
cautious. In .some of the classes it was evident that system prevailed, while in one or
two it appeared that class drill, concerted action and regular movevients might receive
more attention with advantage. The regular and systematic filing out of chapel, when
aW have been assembled there, shows that all the pupils are capable of being fully trained
in '""lass movements.
A number of the pupils show talent for drawing, and this suggests the question
whether more might not be made of their taste in this direction. Special training along
this line might open up a field for occupation, a means of livelihood in which they might
compete on equal terms with those enjoying the use of all their senses.
Although the duty assigned me lies more particularly with the pupils, yet the suc-
cess of their training is so intimately connected with and closely dependent upon the
general management that I may be allowed to refer to the marked qualifications of the
Superintendent for the position he occupies. His kindness, sympathy, careful super-
vision, his wise and firm control, and withal his methodical turn of mind are evidenced
in every detail of the business of the Institution. I have to express my personal obli-
gations for the pleasant way in which he placed every facility at my disposal for a close
and impartial examination of the pupils. In this he ^was cordially seconded by the
whole staff.
The sympathy and affection existing between the teachers and the children, the
friendly relations among the teachers, and the very evident respect anil good-will of all
toward the Superintendent, are evidence of the excellent moral tone pervading the entire
Institution.
The Articulation Classes.
In these are 48 pupils, selected from various grades, and ranging from 8 to 21 years
of age, but averaging a little over 13 years. The work begins with Phonetic Drill, ex-
tending gradually to words and sentences. Some of the pupils show marvellous quick-
ness in lip reading and distinctness in articulation. All show excellent results of the
training except two or three, who seem to have little, if any, capacity for articulation,
and it seems doubtful whether it is profitable to continue them in this class.
Classes J. L. and M.
In these classes are many new pupils who show capability, but have not been in the
Institution long enough to exhibit very marked results. L. is one of the " side-classes"
already referred to.
Class K.
The 20 pupils in this class are particularly nimble and .speedy in their work. Draw-
ing from models, including shading from the round, are taught in this class, and some of
the pupils show considerable talent for it.
Class I.
There is a great disparity in the ages of the pupils of this class, and in the length
of rime they have been under training. Generally those who were old when admitted
show less capacity for instruction than the others. Considerable originality and variety
in the answers are manifested in this class as well as correctness of expression in the
description of actions. This also is a " side-class."
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Class H.
Good order is noticeable here. The pupils are pretty even in age and attainments,
use good language, but show weakness in mental arithmetic.
Class G.
The language and composition in this class are excellent ; a greater variety of words
and a better application ot them begin to be noticeable. The writing and the style of
the work are very commendable. Arithmetic is the weakness of the class.
Class F.
The pupils of this class are older and slower than those of the next class, although
belonging to the same grade and subjected to the same tests. The picture-stories written
by the pupils evince very minute observation, and several of the stories might go into
the hands uf the printer without a single correction. Class well handled.
Class E.
Order and discipline good. The class shows up well in questions involviag general
information — not quite so well in independent composition — as in picture description.
They are not strong in mental arithmetic.
Class D, ^
Pupils well disciplined, trained and taught. Style of work excellent, strong its
mental arithmetic. Standing of the whole class, high.
Class C.
Class well taught, and pretty even in attainments. Pupils earnest and attentive,
standing high in all the subjects, and securing the highest class-standing made.
Class B.
This class also takes a high standing. The pupils use good English, and 'show a
minute acquaintance with Canadian History. Diffftrent topics for composition were
assigned the several members of the class, the result showed a wide range of information
and independent thought. The tinger-spelling exercise was most interesting. ^jj^Some o£
the class are weak in arithmetic. Order and style of work good.
Class A.
These pupils are speedy and correct in their work, but do not exhibit] the same
neatness and completeness as are shown in some other rooms. The training in composition
excellent. Pupils strong in mental arithmetic. The letters handed in " applying for a
situation," and the business furms, deserve special commendation, so do the examples in
synthetic arithmetic, peculiar to this room.
I have only to add that it was rare indeed to tind a misspelled word in any of the
classes.
I have the honor to ite,
Y^our obedient servant,
Jun( 6th, 1892. Arthur Brows,
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REPORT OF THE PHYSICIAN OF THE INSTITUTION.
T, F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities, Ontario.
Soon after the assembling of the pupils we were visited with a mild form of sore
throat, which prevailed over a month, followed by a severe type of diphtheria in the case
of three girls, Blanche Sagar, Olive Hartwick and Sara Ann Young, all of whom, with
careful nursing, made good recovery.
Mary Ann Young, an anjf aaic girl of fourteen was suddenly taken ill on December
10th with peritonitis of a distressing and painful character. Notwithstanding prompt
attention and careful nursing, she died in three days. With these exceptions the general
health of the jjupils was good throughout the year.
The boys' hospital, while capable of being ventilated, and well appointed, will never
prove satisfactory on account of the proximity of the closet on the north side, which I
trust will be removed during the year.
The sewage works, which are now about ready to be put in operation, will, I think,
prove a great benefit to all concerned if properly attended to. As far as I can learn, the
svstem is the chemical treatment, combined with precipitation — separating the solids from
the crude sewage — the clarified fluids being allowed to flow into the bay, and the solids
will be utilized for fertilizing the farm lands of the institution.
In submitting this report I have to again thank the officers of the institution for
their kind ass' stance in the discharge of my duties.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. E. EAKINS, M.B.
Belleville, October 1st, 1892.
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Sessional Papers (No. 7).
A. 1893
MAINTEA'^ANOE EXPENDITURE.
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, Belleville.
Statement of cost per pupil for the year ending September, 1892.
Service.
Medicine and medical comforts
Butchers' meat, fish, poultry
Plour, bread, etc
Butter
Groceries
JFruit and vegetables
Bedding, clothes and shoes
Puel.
Oas, oil, etc
liaundry, soap and cleaning
Furniture and furnishings .
Farm and garden, feed and fodder.
Repairs and alterations
Printing, postage, stationery and adver-
tising
Books and educational appliances .
Miscellaneous
Salaries and wages . .
Totals
3 Coo
263 35
3,980 44
2,531 44
2,718 52
2,812 80
499 74
1,463 55
3,859 61
1,303 68
444 95
748 41
814 88
c. m.
1.9
29.5
18.7
20.1
20.8
3.7
10.8
28.6
9.7
3.3
5.5
6.0
827 75
6.1
665 06
4.9
609 88
4.5
759 08
5.6
19,624 49
145,2
43,927 63
324.9
^«
$ c.
1 01
15 31
9 74
10 46
10 81
1 92
5 63
14 85
5 02
1 71
2 88
3 13
3 19
2 56
2 34
2 92
75 47
168 95
o no
**" S3 .
£.'0 05
3 coo
a; ^
'^% ST
$ c.
199 79
3,717 85
1,563 95
2,510 89
2,205 35
491 30
562 70
4,197 24
l,176lOO
521 09
459 08
972 02
1,023 77
786 59
293 12
849 67
20,142 10
41,672 51
■ o"^
^s
pf "
c. m.
1.5
28.5
12.0 I
19.3
16.9 I
3.7 I
4.4
32.1
9.0
4.0
3.5
7.5
7.8
6.0
2.3
6.5
154.3
319.3
O-e-i
$ C.
79i
14 811
6 23
10 00
8 78i
1 96
2 24
16 72
4 69
2 08
1 83
3 87
4 08
3 14
1 17
3 38
80 25
166 02^
Average number of pupils for 1891, 260 ; average number of pupils for 1892, 251.
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TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
UPON' THE
LUNATIC AND IDIOT ASYLUMS
OF THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO,
BEING FOR THE YEA.R ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER
1892.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE [ASSEMBLY.
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SONS, 08 and 70 FRONT ST. WEST.
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 8). A. 1893
Office of the
Inspector of Peisons and Public Charities, Ontario,
Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, Novp.mher, 1892.
The Honorable
George Airy Kirkpatrick,
Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honor: —
I have the honor to submit herewith the Twenty-Fifth Annual Report
upon the Lunatic and Idiot Asylums of Ontario, being for the official year
ending 30th September, 1892.
I have the honor to be
Your Honor's most obedient servant,
R CHRISTIE,
Inspector.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 8). A. 1893
TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Page.
Introductory Remarks 1-4
Asylum Accommodation and system for the Care and Treatment of the Insane. . 3
Tables of Asylum Operations and Statistics 5-36
List of Asylum tables . . . . 5
Table No. 1, shewing movements of entire Asylum population tJ-T
Table No. 2, shewing the general movements and result of treatment of lunatics
in the Asylums of the Province, during each of the fifteen years, from October
1st, 1876, to 30th September, 1892 3-9
Table No. 3, shewing the counties from which patients were admitted during the
year, and the Asylums they were assigned to 10
Table No. 4, shewing the counties from which the entire number of patients
admitted to Asylums have been received, as well as the admissions of the pre-
sent year, and from which the patients in residence on the 30th September,
1892, originally came 11
Table No. 5, shewing the length of time the patients received into the Asylum dur-
ing the year had been insane prior to their admission 12
Table No. (5, shewing the length of residence cf patients remaining in the Asylum
on the 30th of September. 1892 13
Table No. 7, shewing the periods that patients were under treatment who Avere
discharged, cured, during the year 14
Table No. 8, shewing the periods that patients were under treatment who were
discharged improved during the year 15
Table No. 9, shewing the period that patients were under treatment who were
discharged unimproved during the year 16
Table No. 10, shewing the length of Asylum residence of the patients who died
during the year 17
Table No. 11, shewing the cause of death of those who died during the year 18
Table No. 12, shewing the trades, callings and occupations of patients admitted
into the Asylums during the year, and of those admitted during the past and
anterior years 19-21
Table No. 13, shewing detailed expenditure of the various Asylums for the year
ending 30th September, 1892 22
Table No. 14, shewing the expenditure in each Asylum under the various headings
the estimates, and the annual cost per patient under such headings 23
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Tables of Asylum Operations and Statistics. — Continued. Page.
Table No. 15, shewing the supplies for which tenders were invited, and the price
paid for the same under contract 24
Table No. 16, shewing the number of officers and employees in each and all of the
Asylums, classified according to the duties performed , 25
Table No. 17, shewing the nature of the employment, the number of patients who
worked, the number of days' work done by patients, and the average work, in
daj's, per patient during the year 26
Table No. 18, shewing in quinquennial periods the ages of those persons admitted
during the year 27
Table No. 19, shewing in quinquennial periods the ages of those persons discharged
as cured during the year 28
Table No. 20, shewing in quinquennial periods the ages of those persons who died
during the year 29
Summary of Asylum operations 30
Number of insane persons known to the Department, table shewing the 30
Table shewing number of beds and number of vacancies in each Asylum on 30th
September, 1892 Sa
Social state, nationalities, etc., of patients admitted during the year, and of the
total admissions 33
Discharges 31
Probational discharge, table of 31
Deaths 31
Assigned cause of insanity 32'
Table shewing yearly increase in population in Asylums 34
Employment of patients 34
Percentage of days worked 34
Asylum expenditure 35
Cost per patient, 1891-2 35
Reveime from paying patients 36
Comparative statement of revenue 36
Report of special commission 37-42
Table allowances
APPENDIX.
Report of Medical Superintendent op Toronto Asylum 3-35
Movements of patients 3
Deaths 3
Discharges .3
Piggery 3
Improvements 4
Greenhouse 4
Visitors 4-5
Amusements 8-9
Recoveries 5-6
Wants 3
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Repokt of Medical Superintendent of Toronto AaYLVM.—Coutinued. Page.
Mimico branch Asylum 10-11
Restraint g
Open doors g.y
Admissions .... 7.3
Employees wages 9
Asylum Districts q.jq
Farm 4
Lectures 9
Statistical tables _ 13-35
Report of Superintendent of London Asylum 37-66
Summary of movements of patients 37
Repairs, renewals, etc. , carried out 37-39
Alterations recommended 39-40
Religious services 4]^
Amusements .... 40
Musical matters
Religious services
Infirmary 40
Lectures to students 41
Officers and employees _ 42
Farm and garden 41-42
Statistical tables 43-66
Report of the Medical Superintendent of the Hamilton Asylum 67-97
Admissions and discharges 67
Health of the household 68
Repairs and alterations . ., « „ .... 69
N ew buildings 68
Garden 70
Farm 60 70
Amusements = 73
Consumption of co;il , 69
Wants for the year 70-71
Christmas decoration .... 71
Water supply 71
Rate of maintenance . 72
Lectures 72
Religious service;^ 72
Music 72
Conclusion 73
Statistical tables 74-97
Report of the'^Medical| Superintendent of Kingston Asylum 98-124
Summary of Asylum ^^operat ions 98
Ad missions 98
Discharges 9H-99
Transfers 98
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Report of Medical Superintendent of Kingston Asylum. — Continued.
Deaths 98
Health ol the household 98
Amusements 99
Accomaiodatiou for acute and convalescent patients 100
Farm buildings at Newmarket 101
Discovery of natural gas at Newcourt 101
Hog cholera 101
Officers and employees 102
Statistical tables 103-124
MlMIC'O A SYLUM
Statistical tables 125-141
Report of the Medical Superintendent of the Orillia Asylum 142-154
Summary of Asylum operations 142
Old Asylum 143
Improvements 143
Improvements needed 143-144
Our schools
Teaching trades
Amusements 144-145
Visitors 144
Officers and employees 145
Statistical tables 146-154
Statistical tables of the Homewood Retreat 155-
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TWENTY-FOUliTH ANNUAL IlErORT
UPON THE
ASYLUMS FOR INSANE AND IDIOTIC.
The modern improvements which the more enlightened and moral sympathies of the
age have developed have done much towards ameliorating the condition of the
insane, and society at large has also been greatly benefited by the adoption of systema-
tized methods of procedure which have lessened the burden ]in accomplishing the work of
caring for and controlling this afflicted class.
To enumerate the many and varied advantages accruing from the improved methods
of treatment and provision therefor would require much more extended notice than the
limits of an annual report will afford ; but the difference between the old methods of
treatment, which^consisted chiefly in a resort to bolts, bars and straps, when contrasted
with that of the entire disuse of all such means or any mechanical restraint whatever in
any of the Provincial Institutions, is so great that a passing notice does not appear to be
out of place.
The necessity for enlarged and improved accommodation and the adoption of the
most humane and economical system of treatment has become more obvious from time
to time, and an increased and intelligent public interest has resulted in a more widely
diffused knowledge respecting the requirements necessary to accomplish the work.
One of the leading questions discussed in this connection is that of the best and
speediest method for the commitment and transfer of the more needy or indigent patients
to the inbtitutions for treatment. In a former report it was pointed out that the system
in Ontario admits of what is practically two methods, either of whi«h is available.
The first is designated as the warrant method, by which information is laid before a
duly qualified justice, and after investigation, if he is satisfied as to the insanity of the
prisoner he duly commits to the county gaol and upon a further examination by a waol
surgeon and another legally qualified medical practitioner, if they certify as to the
prisoner's insanity, and the county judge also issues his certificate, the documents are
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then forwarded to the Department of the Provincial Secretary, when if they are found
to be in proper form and legally executed, they are then transferred to the Inspector of
Asylums who recommends the issue of a warrant for the transfer of the patient to an
asylum.
The second available method requires simply the certificates of two medical practi-
tioners as to the insanity of the patient, when if there is accommodation in the asylum in
the district to which the patient belongs, the medical superintendent awards admission.
Commitment under the first method is complained of as being complex and slow and
that the delay arising through it is prejudicial to the recovery of the patient, as remedial
measures and treatment would be far more effecLually employed in the earlier stages of
the disease. There is, no doubt, much force in this reason for the speediest possible method
of transferring patients for treatment to an institution specially provided for that pur-
pose ; but it must be borne in mind that some local and temporary provision must exist
for the care of the indigent and needy who have neither friends nor relatives who are able
to protect them while enquiry is being made as to whether or not there is accommodation
in an institution, and, if there is room, to bear the expense of transferring the patient to
what may possibly be a distant asylum. And it is very doubtful if the present system of
transfer in the charge of a staff of experienced bailiffs (male and female) could be satisfac-
torily superseded by the employment of local officials with advantage either to the patient
or with equal economy in the service ; but if by some rearrangement in which the present
mode and staff would be continue.!, it is more than doubtful if any time would be gained
because the necessary notices would require to be received by the asylum authorities and
issued in return, and routes of transfer arranged before the patients could be removed to
the institution.
Delay in the transfer of patients frequently occurs in consequence of the informality
of the documents forwarded, and correspondence must necessarily be had to rectify any
mistake or omission made, and it is a question whether or not any more reliable or speedy
process could be adopted directly between the local and institution authorities which would
simplify the matter and maintain the safeguards which now exist in respect to thi com-
mitment of the class of insane for which the statute provides.
During the year under report there have been received in the several institutions 547
patients by ordinary process and 350 by Lieutenant-Go /ernor's warrants, showing that
the ordinary certificate process has been adopted in the larger number of cases. And as
increased asylum accommodation is provided so that room may be had upon application,
it is hoped that the number admitted by certificate will increase in ratio to thejwarrant
cases. But the principal reason for delay in the past has been want of rooja, which being
supplied will remove this ground of complaint in respect to the system in operation ; aud
certainly in view of the construction of an institution in Brockville in the near future we
may speak with confidence as to the probability of the necessities of the future^being fully
provided for. The additional institution will it is considered afford ample room for all
the patients that may require to be cared for in many years to come.
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Upon investigation of the Provincial records it is found that the warrant cases have
been removed on an average within 18 days after they were duly certified to, and in view
of all the requirements as to notice, arrangements for accommodation, time involved
in many cases in sending to the outskirts of the Province to effect the transfers, it does
not appear that an extraordinary length of time has been allowed to lapse in the removal
of patients.
This question in many of its relative bearings has been discussed during the past
year in the neighboring states, principally with a view to the " Unification of the laws
of the different states relating to the commitment and detention of the insane." And
the report of the chairman of the committee submitted to the National Conference in
June last shows that there is a great diversity in the legal requirements of the different
states.
In five of them commitment is effected on the decision of Justices of the Peace, in
eighteen states and two territories on the decision of a Judge, in five by the verdict of a
jury of laymen, in three by the verdict of a mixed jury of laymen and physicians, in one
on the decision of the Chancellor of State, in four on the decision of a commission
appointed by a judge, in three on the decision of three commissioners of insanity created
in each county, in two on the decision of an asylum board, in five states and the District
of Columbia on the decision of the physicians. It would therefore appear that there is no
consensus of opinion, up to the present time atleasr, upon a question requiring considera-
tion from so many points cf view. Where no diflSculty of magnitude appears in con-
tinuing our present system under the bettered condition now existing, and in prospect, in
the matter of accommodation, due time and consideration should be given before radical
changes are made.
In order to meet the structural requirements to afford increased accommodation
and improved facilities for carrying on institution work, extensive additions and alterations
have been commenced and are now in progress at each of the Provincial Asylums, namely,
Toronto, London, Hamilton, Kingston and the branch cottages at Mimico. These works
are well forward, and when completed will not only afford relief for the present, adding
accommodation for 150 patient^j, but will also extend the facilities for better clafesification
and grading of the patients, and will materially improve the opportunities for thorough
oversight in carrying on the domestic work. One of the special advantages will be the
providing of new dining-room accommodation in each ward, thereby giving the patients
according to the classification less annoyance and disturbance throughout the wards than
was possible under the old system of associate dining-rooms.
The statistical records of the institutions do not show any marked difference from
former years. There is, however, a decreased number of admissions when compared
with the year ending September 30th, 1891. Up to the close of that year there
had been of lunatics and idiots 1,074 admitted, and during the past year ending on a like
date 897, showing a decrease of 177 in admissions. Of those remaining in residence in
the institutions at the close of the year there is an increase of 185, and in respect to the
discharges no special notice is necessa-ry, as they are relatively in about the same propor-
tions.
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The financial statements showing the expenditure of the institutions on maintenance
account indicate a considerable per capita reduction for the year just closed. For the
former year it amounted to $142.43, and for the year ending September 30th, 1892,
$137 16, or a reduction of $5.27 per patient. But these averages from year to
year are not So reliable as a basis of estimate of increased or decreased expenditure
as when compared with longer periods and when taken for a period of five years
the difierence is much less. For the five previous years as stated the average out-
lay was $138.61 per patient, and as given for the past year $137.16, being a reduced
expenditure of $1.45 per patient. While the cost of maintaining the inmates of the
public institutions is thus shown to have been economical, the cost of table maintenance
to the officers has been no less judicious and frugal. The recent investigation into their
domestic management by a commissioner specially appointed for the purpose has been
thorough and exhaustive. The commissioner, after deducing from the accounts of the
institutions, extending over the last three years that the total average cost per capita has
only been $94.20 per annum or per week $1.81, which is equivalent to 8« ^ cents per meal
states that " It is hopeless to pursue this enquiry in the expectation that in the general
' • working of the system further possibilities of a considerable economy can be discovered.
*' The margin between present cost and a bare maintenance is narrow, and thers maybe a
" serious doubt if it could be further reduced without impairing the efficiency of the ser-
" vice."
It is satisfactory in this matter to produce the evidence that the cost of maintenance
is not enhanced beyond the proportion which has been required for a period of years in
consequence of the increased number of patieats to be cared for.
Following will be found the reports of the superintendents of the several institutions
and tables shewing the movements of patients, also statements of receipts and expenditure
together with that of local or farm exchange accounts.
51) Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 8). A. 1893
ASYLUMS FOR THE INSANE AND IDIOTIC.
For greater convenience of reference, the taljles containing statistics on all
points concerning the operations of the Asylums, are placed at the beginning of
this report. The following is a list of these tables : —
Table No. 1. — Shews the movement of the entire Asylum population for the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
Table No. 2. — Shews the general movement and result of treatment of lunatics
in the Asylums of the Province during each of the sixteen years from the 1st
October, iS76, to the 30th September, 1892.
Table No. 3. — Shews the Counties from which patients were received during the
year, and the Asylums to which they were assigned.
Table No. 4. — Shews the counties from which the entire number of patients
admitted to the Asylums have been leceived, also the Counties from which
the patients in residence on the 30th September, 1892, were originally
admitted.
Table No. 5. — Shews the length of time the patients received into the Asylums
during the year had been insane prior to their admission.
Table No. 6. — Shews the length of residence of all patients remairing in the
Asylums on the 30th September, 1892.
Table No. 7. — Shews the periods that patients who were discharged cured during
the year were under treatment.
Table No. 8. — Shews the periods that patients were under treatment, who were
dischaiged improved during the year.
Table No. 9. — Shews the periods during which patients were under treatment,
who were discharged unimpruved during the year.
Table No. 10. — Shews the length of Asylum residence of patients who died during
the year.
Table No. 11. — Shews the causes of death of those patients who died in the
Asylums during the year.
Table No. 12. — Shews the trades, callings and occupations of those patients who
were admitted during the year, as well as of the tot:al number admitted.
Table No. 13. —Shews the detailed expenditure of the various Asylums during the
year ending 80th September, 1892.
Table No. 14. — Shews the expenditure in each Asylum under the various headings
of the estimates, and the annual cost, per patient, under each heading.
Table No. 15. — Shews the supplies for which tenders were invited, and the prices
paid for the same under contract.
Table No. 16. — Shews the number of officers and employees in each of the
Asylums, classified according to the duties performed.
Table No. 17. — Shews the nature of the employment, the number of patients
employed, the number of days' work done by patients, and the average work
in days, per patient, during the year.
Table No. 18. — Shews in quinquennial periods the ages of those persons admitted
during the year.
Table No. 19. — Shows in quinquennial periods the ages of those persons discharged
cured during the yeai-.
Table No. 20. — Shews in quinquennial periods the ages of those who died during
the year.
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A. 1893
TABLE
Shewing the movements of the entire AryIuih
TORON
TO Asylum.
London Asylum.
Kingston Asylum.
1
35
S
1
o
J
a
1
JO
s
0
Number of patients in Asylums on Oct. Ist,
1891
331
119
348
120
j
679
239
493
84
481
58
974
142
279
49
247
54
526
Admitted during year ending 30ih Septem-
ber, 1892 .
103
Total number under treatment during the
vear
450
468
918
577
539
1116
328
301
629
Total number on Asylum registers and actu-
ally under treatment in each Asylum
during year
450
468
918
577 \
539
1116
328
301
629
49
10
4
50
8
9
1
99
18
13
1
27
9
3
16
3
2
43
12
5
15
9
2
1
9
11
5
24
20
" unimproved
7
1
Total number discharged during the year. .
Escaped
Died
63
5
42
68
27
26
131
5
1 69
' 26
1
39
3
27
J 40
21
16
25
60
3
43
65
27
4
1 17
25
1
9
15
52
5
26
15
Total number discharged, escaped, died and
transferred during the year
110
121
231
109
62
171
48
50
98
Number of patients remaining in Asylums
on 30th September, 1892
340
347
687
468
477
945
280
I
231
531
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (Xo. 8).
A. 1893
No. 1.
population during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Hamilton Asylum.
MiMico Asylum.
Total Number of
Lunatics.
1
OuiLLTA Asylum.
i
Total Number ok
Lunatics and
Idiots.
09
Is
S
«
J
S
5
o
H
i
K
"3
"3
1
"3
222
58
OB
"3
CO
"3
"3
t
447
75
447
74
894
149
196
76
1
199 1 395
83 159
1746
403
1722
389
3468
792
198
47
420
105
1968
461
1920
436
3888
897
522
521
104.3
272
\
282 554
2149
2111
4260
280
245
525
2429
2356
4785
522
521
1043
272
282
554
2149
2111
4260
280
245
525 1
2429
2356
4785
22 23
45
21
7
1
1
114
39
14
1
98
32
18
1
212
71
32
2
114
40
14
1
98
35
18
-1
152
1
95
77
325
212
11 1 10
1
3
4
7-^
1
5 2
32
2
1
38
3
35
14
10
73
3
38
.S5
1
168
15
125
65
149
1
73
77
317
16
198
142
1
3
4
169
15
138
65
?21
16
24
25
15 7
•
22
1
13
22
35
233
142
90
59
149
10
8
24
373
300
673
14
25
39
387
2042
712
432
462
894
256
274
530
1776
1811
3587
266
220
486
2031
4073
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE
Shewing the General raoveraent and result of treatment of Lunatics in
1st October, 1876, to the
Ykak Ending
30th September.
Average daily number of Number of lunatics
patients resident. admitted each year.
1877
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881.
Averas* of Hv<'
years
1882.
1883.
1884.
1885.
1886.
Averajie of tlv*
years
1887.
1888.
1889.
1890.
1891.
91U
954
1010
1086
1164
1026
1219
1280
1303
1348
Avorase of live
years
1892.
903
971
1044
1129
1190
1819
1925
2054
2215
2354
1047.4 2073.4
1238
1300
1331
1360
243
252
231
257
270
181
227
230
250
232
250.6 226. G
2457 251
2580 I 253
2634 262
2708
2830
2641,8
2915
2985
3167
3266
3.506
1586.2 1581.6 3167.8
1409
1421
311.8
1330
1461
1454
1491
1494
1582
1585
1633
1633
1763
1742
1768 1709
3537
259
287
262.4
219
309
269
310
465
314.4
403
Number of patient?
recovered in each
year.
242
266
231
198
232
233.8
206
257
245
356
437
479
461
507
502
77.2
493
519
493
457
519
496.2
425
566
514
666
463 928
305.4
389
619.8
792
82
92
71
53
84
76.4
73
94
79
88
75
81.8
88
76
85
84
108
88.2
114
68.4
86
80
99
101
69
89
60
97
88
91
Number of
patients di.scharged
improved and unim-
proved each year.
152
157
135
114
166
144
159
174
178
189
144
168.8
177
136
182
172
199
173.2
!
98 212
26
28
42
32
33
32.2
20
36
37
41
33
33 4
31
42
42
32
42
29
31
27
54
38
35.
46
54
37
39
26
40.4
31
43
47
53
57
37.8 ; 46.2 84
53 I 50 103
55
59
69
86
71
68
66
90
74
80
59
73.8
62
85
89
85
99
50 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A 1893
No. 2.
the Asylums of the Province during each of the s-ixteen - e.irs from the
30th September, 1892.
Number of lunatics re-
Number of patients who
Percentage of recoveries
Percentage uf deaths upoi
maining
in Asj'him at the
died
in each j
ear.
upon admission.
num
ber resident.
end
of each year.
Is
s
3
CO
i
la
g
1
B
as
1
ei
S
o
r.7
48
115
33.74
36.08
34.78
7.31
5.31
6.32
92G
933
1859
64
50
114
36.82
28.63
32.77
6.70
5.14
5.92
989
li 14
2003
«2
49
111
30.73
27.82
29.28
6.13
4.69
5.40
1039
1104
214.3
69
73
142
20.62
24.40
22.48
6.35
6.46
6.41
1133
1165
2298
86
58
144
31.11
35.34
33.06
7.38
4 87
6.11
1199
1217
2416
69.6
55.6
125.2
30.60
30.45
30.47
6.77
5 29
6.03
1057.2
1086.6
2143.8
99
67
166
29.08
35 38
32.25
8.12
5.41
6.75
1249
1259
2508
92
71
163
37.15
30.07
33.52
7.18
5.46
6.31
1274
1320
2594
90
64
154
30.15
42 85
36.10
6.90
4.40
5.85
1320
1351
2671
86
60
146
33.97
51.01
41.35
6.38
4.41
5.39
1356
1349
2705
86
55
141
26.13
29.74
27.66
6.10
3.87
4.98
1449
1450
2899
90 6
63.4
154
31 29
37.81
34.17
6 93
4.79
5.85
1329.6
1345.8
2675.4
77
66
143
40.16
43 20
41 64
5 27
4.53
4 79
1459
146«
2927
90
66
156
24.59
23.34
24.02
6.04
4.42
5.22
1554
1556
3110
93
65
158
31.60
39.59
35.41
5.87
4.10
4.99
1590
1591
3181
91
118
209
27.60
24.61
25.56
5 57
7.22
6.46
1652
1666
3318'
91
99
190
23.21
19.61
21.44
5.16
5.68
5.42
1746
1722
346S
8S.4
82.8
171.2
29.40
31.41
29.61
5.58
5.19
5.38
160.0
1601
3201
125
73
198
28.36
28.19
26.76
7.07
4.12
5 44
1776
1811
3587
56 Victoria.
Sessional Pa[ ers (No. 8).
A. 181*3
TABLE No. 3.
Shewing the Counties and places from which patients were admitted to the Asylums and
the Asylums they were assigned to.
.
County or Place.
JOB
ll
si
>
i|
^0
S
<
0
a
0
u
<1
a
0
73
a
e
0
1
S
s
a
2
1
g
<
0
0
a
3
.5
•ss
0
1^
0
0
0
0
0
q
te 0
-J3
£ <o
•*^
*^
L. S
3 >
TJ
■0
T)
t3
TJ
T3
III
» 1
0/
S
be
01
a
bo
1)
bo
§^5
f5 2
*S">>
m
TO
n
m
1
2
1
2
*<
-^
<;
<
<
<^
1
1
Brant
5
7
5
15
10
22
1
8
1
■■■4 ■
1
Bruce
14
3
Carleton
11
11
22
1
16
2
1
2
Central Frisson
3
2
3"
3
5
3
1
' 3"
DuflFerin
1
Elgin
5
3
8
6
2
Essex
8
7
1.3
12
19
9
20
26
22
13
4
4
3
3
Frontenac . .
20
■■4'
2
Grey
11
4
Haldimand
5
7
12
11
7
i'
9
3
1
Haliburton
Halt .n
3
21
7
10
10
31
1
20
1
Hastings
1
1
1
Huron
8
5
6
11
13
15
16
5
25
21
20
22
16
31
"2
ie
12
17
"3'
4
3
1
1
Kent
6
Lambton
2
Laiark
11
19
Leeds and Grenvil!e
1
8
Lennox and Addingtoii . .
6
1
7
1
5
1
Lii||Coln
Middlesex
1
5
6
1
5
9
1
1
38
3
1
47
4
2
"i
2
38
7
2
Muskoka
1
9
2
Nipissing
Norfolk
5
11
11
11
4
16
1
25
3
9
27
12
36
H
Northumberland and Durham
14
9
8
5
3
4
Ontario ...
4
Oxford
15
2
14
2
Parry Sound
1
Peel
4
2
5
12-
9
14
4
1
1
1
7 ■
1
Perth ;
11
1
9
5
1
1
4
3
3
1
13
8
4
2
6
Prescott and Russell
5
3
5
2
1
Prince Edward
"i'
1
Rainy River
1
Renfrew
2
13
8
4
16
14
6
29
22
1
1
2
Simcoe .
4
20
4
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry . . .
16
4
1
12
7
5
4
7'
12
8
20
1
19
19
13
24
1
13
4
3
2
Waterloo
13
11
18
3
Welland . .
2
Wellington
3
3
1
91
1
41
121
3
42
212
4
2
128
1
32
■'ei'
4
7
York
23
Totil".
.S50
547
897
239
142
103
149
159
105
10
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1898
TABLE No. 4.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the entire number of patients admittfd
to the Asylums have been received, including the admissions of the present year ;
also the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence the
30th September, 1892, were originally admitted.
OS
s
"o
s
_o
a
<
a
S
1
Patients in
residence 30th September, 1892.
Counties and Places.
<
o
a
i
<
§
a
0
S
<
a
S
m
Ui
a
3
a
0
S
8
a
a
<
.5
0
"3
1
Algoma
2
10
22
22
3
5
8
20
26
22
12
40
318
290
521
3
33
289
322
660
339
319
7
255
359
472
310
405
338
381
230
355
967
43
6
214
713
445
424
14
296
352
221
125
143
4
130
648
426
9
214
279
233
551
986
3,131
463
2
5
1
12
5
12
78
3
'93'
4
49
9
2
1
1
4
19
5
2
11
14
17
Brant
64
Bruce
100
143
Dufferin
Elgin
1
2
1
4
27
1
'eo'
60
4
9
4
.....
83
10
3
"9"
36
44
1
3
4
18
16
2
5
12
11
23
10
14
73
78
Frontenac
129
Grey
Haldimand
111
59
10
31
21
20
22
1^
31
7
6
47
4
2
9
27
12
36
3
9
14
13
8
4
2
6
29
22
I
19
19
13
24
42
212
4
7
26
7
2
"2"
8
...„.
3
4
3
2
43
37
7
1
22
7
23
1
2
1
1^
13
4
1
16
"if)"
19
16
309
30
2
6
84
66
110
1
1
'231' '
'"s"
"ki"
67
32
1
37
4
2
'"2
"ei"
3
3
1
36
5
2
4
13
7
7
1
11
"2"
"39"
27
7
"12"
4
18
10
7
I
6
12
7
15
19
11
13
4
17
13
2
14
8
......
13
19
11
1
9
8
4
2
3
"5"
31
16
54
Hastings
Huron
91
122
Kent
85
129
81
Leeds and Grenville
Lennox and Addington
86
54
72
Middlesex
262
15
5
Norfolk ...
7
6
"74'
1
2
1
1
46
9
16
6
4
11
3
5
2
1
1
1
133
1
1
7
46
51
86
153
32
57
112
Ontario
100
Oxtord
106
Parry Sound
Peel
6
3
64
' 1
1
■"2"
29
12
57
Perth
Peterborough
Prescott and Russell
86
53
45
25
3
Renfrew
■■■4"
3
34
"79"
.50
187
115
2
3
9
2
"4
11
10
1
"i"
5
17
15
3
1
1
2
192
8
8
9
8
11
22
81
50
Waterloo
67
Welland
Wellington
68
117
198
York
630
65
897
17,083
687
945
531
894
530
486
4,073
11
50 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of time Lunatics received into the Asylums during the year had
been insane prior to admission.
Duration of Insanity prior to
admission.
Toronto
Asylum.
London
Aiiylum.
Kingston
Asylum.
Hamilton
Asjlum.
Mimico
Asylum.
Total.
Un
Fro
ier one month
m 1 to 2 months
97
12
15
20
8
4
4
2
6
2
4
4
6
4
7
11
5
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
16
27
19
14
10
6
8
7
2
5
4
1
20
7
6
3
2
5
8
1
1
2
2
6
1
8
3
4
3
3
2
3
34
22
6
5
5
3
9
4
1
2
7
5
1
2
185
65
, 2 „ 3 „
42
, 3 M 4 M
40
1 4 M 5 I,
21
, 5 ., 6 „
2a
1 6 M 7 „
28
, 7 „ 8 „
9
, 8 „ 9
1
1
1
13
, 9 M 10
12
,10 „ 11 ,
10
1 11 II 12 II
6
1 12 II 18 II
9
2
8
6
2
6
14
3
5
6
4
6
4
1
3
7
42
1 18 months to 2 years
1 2 to 3 years
, 3 1, 4 „
la
9
3
10
1
7
4
3
2
26
25
44
37
29
, 4 ,, 5 „
, 5 „ 6 „
25
1»
, 6 „ 7 „
15
, 7 II 8 1
, 8 ,1 9 11
t 9 II 10 11
1
8
14
4
,10 II 15 If
1
1
3
1
2
2
4
5
1
4
2
34
,15 II 20 1,
2&
Vn
1 20 years and upwards
known
67
9
Totals
239
142
103
149
159
792
12
5(5 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing the length of residence of patients remaining in the Asylums on the 30th
September, 1892.
Length of Residence.
Toronto
Asylum.
London
Asylum.
Kingston
Asylum.
Hamilton
Asylum.
Mi mice
Asylum.
Orillia
Asylum.
Total.
Under 1 month
10
11
8
31
17
5
^•4
55
From 1 to 2 months
14
14
8
11
3
M 2
, 3
14
13
6
11
6
6
56
,- 3
. 4
1 5
1 6
20
8
14
14
S
25
8
9
9
15
23
11
8
10
12
65
ir 4
58
It 5
90
161
M G
1 7
21
4
3
4
9
10
51
11 7
, 8
7
8
6
11
7
39
„ 8
1 9
1 10-
5
9
5
4
9
1
7
14
6
9
31
1, 9
1
30
„ 10
1 11
1 12
10
11
8
2
6
6
5
5
2
9
31
., 11
15
46
„ 12
1 18
46
41
46
37
42
83
297
,1 18 months to 2 years . .
5(i
37
29
42
224
38
426
11 2 to 3 years
51
74
41
66
109
22
363
„ 3 .. 4 „
21
42
22
26
10
20
17
76
73
84
36
47
34
38
32
35
36
184
92
144
26
32
32
43
15
32
17
62
32
45
81
64
3G
51
45
33
39
147
38
89
25
55
6
17
6
9
8
71
46
189
,< 4
, 5 „
1 6 II
1 7 -
, 8 „
1 9 1
1 10 „
,15 ,
. 9n
240
1, 5
130
1, 6
175
11 7
108
1. 8
129
M 9
IIB
II 10
540
II 15
281
II 20 years and upwards.
Unknown
362
Totals
687
945
531
894
530
486
4,073
13
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing the periods that patients were under treatment who were discharged during
the year as cured.
Period under Treatment.
Toronto
Asj lum.
London
Asylum.
Kingston
Asylum.
Hamilton
Asylum.
Mimico
Asylum.
Totals.
6
14
19
9
10
G
G
1
3
7
5
1
8
1
2
1
1
4
3
4
4
2
3
2
4
1
18
„ 2 . ^ ..
1
2
5
4
23
II 3 1
1 4
, 5
1 G
1 7
I 8 1
9
10
1 11
12
IS
2
2
3
1
3
1
2
1
2
5
IG
II 4
21
II 5 ,
17
11 C I
9
11 7 1
2
1
6
3
2
G
2
4
9
.1 8 1
7
,1 9 1
19
11 10 ,
10
11 11 1
5
11 12 1
9
2
1
2
28
11 18 months to
„ 2 to 3 yea
,, 3 ,. 4 ,.
2 years
5
1
8
1
4
II 4 1
5 II
1 6 ,1
, 7 II
1 8 1.
1 9 1,
1 10 11
1 15 „
. 9n
1
1
1
II 5 1
1
II 6
.1 7
II 8
., <)
1
1
II 10
2
2
.. l.'i
,„„varrla
1
1
T
99
43
24
45
1
212
14
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing the periods that patients were under treatmnnt who were discharge 1 during
the year as iiuproved.
Period under Treatment.
Toronto
Asylum.
London
Asylum.
Kinprston
Asylum.
Hamilton
Asylum.
Mimico
Asylum.
Totals.
Under 1 month
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
From 1 to 2 months
2
1
1
1 1
3
„ 2 M 3
„ 3 „ 4
■
4
2
.. 4 „ 5
1
1
2
4
" M 5 „ 0
2
„ 6 „ 7
2
1
2
2
11 7 M 8
2
n 8 „ b
2
3
,> 9 It 10
1
2
1
o
4
2
4
M 10 M 11
1
1. 11 It 12
1
1
5
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
5
15
,5
" 12 ,. 18
2
M 18 months to
11 2 to 3 yea
11 3 „ 4 11
„ 4 ,1 5 „
„ 5 11 0 „
„ 6 ,1 7 ,1
„ 7 1. 8 M
1, 8 1, 9 M
„ 9 ,1 10 11
„ 10 „ 15 1-
,1 15 „ 20 1.
II 20 years and
2 years
rs
6
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
inwards
Totals
18
12
20
21
71
15
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the periods that patients were under treatment who were discharged during the
year unimproved.
Periods under Treatment.
Toronto
Asylum.
London
Asylum.
Kingbton
Asylum.
Hamilton
Asylum.
Mimico
Asylum.
Totals.
Under 1
Fioin 1 t
2
2
1
1
2
n 2 inniithfi
1
1
1
1
3
„ 2 ,. ^
1
2
1
5
, 4
5
1 6
7
8
9
. 10
11
, 12
. 1«
3
II 4 ,
1
II 5 1
1
1
I. 6 ,
1
1
1
1
II 8 1
II 9 ,
2
1
■
2
11 10 ,
1
II 11
1
1
II 12 ,
II IS months tc
2 years
rs
1
2
1
1
1
5
„ 2 to 3 yea
„ 3.4 „
1
1
1
1
If 4 1
, 5 1,
, 6 1,
7 11
, 8 „
1 9 „
, 10 n
1 15 ,1
, 20 „
1
.1 6 1
1
1
II a 1
11 7 1
II 8 ,
11 9
1
1
11 10
1
1
11 15 1
11 20 years and
Ill) wards .
Totals
13
5
7
7
32
16
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 10.
Showing the length of residence of patients who died during the year.
Length of Residence.
Toronto
Asylum.
London
Asylum.
Kingston
Asylum.
Hamilton
Ai^ylum.
Mimico
Asylum.
Orillia
Asylum.
Totals.
Under 1 month
7
7
2
2
1
2
1
1
8
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
21
From 1 to 2 months
„ 2 m 3 f,
13
5
„ 3 „ 4 „
2
2
1
4
,, 4 „ 5 „
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
6
„ 5 „ 6 n
„ 6 ,< 7
4
„ 7 ,, 8 1!
1
1
1
4
„ 8 m 9 it
1
3
„ 9 ,, 10 1.
1
4
2
5
1
1
6
5
2
II 10 II 11 II
3
1
8
„ 11 „ 12 II
1
2
1
3
3
5
5
1
„ 12 ,1 18 M
3
18
II 18 months to 2 yeari- . . .
II 2 to 3 years
„ 3 ,, 4
11
2
4
1
17
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
7
11
21
„ 4 " 5 11 .
12
„ 5 -> 6 ,1
1, 6 1. 7 1
1
2
1
2
2
G
11 7 11 8 II
2
2
4
„ 8 11 9 .1
3
1
1
7
2
2
5
„ 9 „ 10 11
1
6
2
8
4
II 10 11 15 11
6
5
10
1
1
3
16
II 15 11 "^0 .1
15
■1 20 years and upwards
21
Totals
69
43
26
38
22
35
233
(A.)
17
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8)
A. 1893
TABLE No. 11.
Shewing the causes of death of those who died during the year.
Causes of Death.
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a
2
S
">.
O
c
s
o
s
03
<!
s
0
a
i
03
0
S
3
0
S
0
Total.
1
1
1
Apoplexy
3
3
3
1
10
2
6
1
6
1
1^
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cardiac Diseases
3
4
3
3
1
1
i'
1
1
1
1
1
6
2
1
1
5
8
1
1
2
1
2
4
1
1
5
2
3
4
1
2"
1
1
1
9
16
13
6
4
1
i '
1
1
1
1
11
4
15
*' Debility .
6
6
1
1
1
5
1
3
2
1
1
1
i"
2
11
" Clot
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
8
9
1
Nephritis
1
1
9
2
2
1
11
6
2
""5"
i'
6
1
2
5
3
2
6
1
41
Pneumonia
Paralysis
10
5
5
4
1
17
1
2
1
2
2
1
69
43
26
38
Total
22
35
233
18
i)6 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 12.
{Shewing trades, callings and occupations of patients arlmitted into the Asylums during
the year, and also of the total number admitted.
Trades, Callings and Occupations.
Actors . . . .
Artists . . . .
Agents . . . .
Architects.
Actuaries .
Basketmakers .
Bankers
Boitk-keepers .
Bakers
Bricklayers. . . .
Butchers
Blacksmiths
Brass-finishers .
Brewers
Builders
Barbers
Broom-makers.
Barristers
Bookbinders
Brickmakers
Bridge-tenders. . .
Brushmakers . . .
Buttonmakers . . .
Baggage masters.
Brakemen
Ciimmercial travellers. .
Cabinetmakers
Consuls
Confectioners
Coopers
Carpenters
Clerks
Clei gymeu
Curriagemakers .
Cooks
Carders
Captains of steamboats
Cigarmakers
Custom house officers .
Coppersmiths
Cheesemakers
Civil servants
Clock-cleaners
Carters
Contractors
Clothdressers
Chiselmakers
Coachmen
Dyers
Domestic servants, all kinds
Dressmakers
Detectives
Druggists
Engineers
Editors . . .
Farmers . . .
Fishermen
Admissions of
this year.
11
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
49
9
109
Total
Admissions.
3
4
28
3
1
2
1
24
39
22
40
116
7
16
6
12
8
3
4
5
1
1
2
2
1
21
.24
1
7
38
317
261
53
14
10
6
7
1
11
6
1
4
11
5
1
14
1
1
1
1,992
51
1
37
42
2
2,692
2
19
5G Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. X'l.— Continued.
Shewing trades, callings and occupations of patients admitted into the Asylums
during the year, etc.
Trades, Callings and Occupations.
Founders .
Ferrymen
Furriers . .
Gardeners . . .
Grocers
Glassblowers
Gentlemen • .
Glovemakers
Gunsmiths . .
Governess. . .
Hucksters
Hatters
Hostlers
Hunters
Haruessraakers
Housekeepers
Hackdrivers
Innkeepers .
Ironmongers
Jewellers. .
Janitors . . .
Journalist .
Lock-keeper
Labourers . . .
Laundresses
Ladies
Lawyers . . .
Lum bermen
Lathers
Loomfixer .
Milliners
Masons
Machinists
Matchmakers. . .
Millers
Moulders
Merchants
Mechanic-;
Music teachers .
Marblecutters . .
Milkmen
Milwrights
No occupation .
Nightwatchman
Nurses
Organ builders
Piano casemaker . _ . .
Professors of music .
Plasterers
Pensioners
Admissions of
this year.
2
2
3
5
3
1
31
18
3
36
10
11
2
1
1
1
2
9
1
1
120
24
2,81h
28
2
1
2
18
1
1
102 ""
1
3,260
10
111
1
2
215
27
10
1
1
2
2
4
46
62
59
4
45
3
2
3
48
17
54
11
3
3
2
38
l'"'
756
2
13
2
1
1
13
20
5() Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. V2.— Concluded.
Shewing trades, callings and occupations of patients admitted into the Asylums
during the year, etc.
Trades, Callings and Occupations.
Photographers
Prostitutes
Painters
Printers
Peddlers
Physicians
Funipmakers
Plumbers
Patternmakers
Policemen
Private Secretary
Railway employes
Spinsters
Sailors
Students
Spmners
Sisters of Charity
Sodawater manufacturers
Stonecutters
Showinen ...
Saddlers
Shoemakers
Seamstresses
Slaters
Soldiers
Salesmen
Surveyors
Sail and tent makers
Shopkeepers
Shipbuilders .
Stenographers
Station masters
Teachers
Tinsmiths
Tavernkeepers. ...
Tailors
Tanners
Teamsters
Tollgate keepers . . .
Telegraph operator
Upholsterers
Veterinary surgeon
Vinegar maker
"Watchmakers .
Woodworkers. .
Weavers
Wheelwrights .
Waggonmakers
Waiters
Wives
Unknown or other employments, and idiots .
Admissions of
Total
this year.
Admissions.
12
1
9
6
100
4
54
1
81
1
40
3
3
1
1
1
1
22
4
167
5
65
3
91
4
24
1
3
1
18
2
4
11
3
177
7
17
1
22
6
5
2
7
6
3
1
8
231
1
26
134
6
9
1
12
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
8
5
1
35
2
5
23
5
87
215
39
2,382
21
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing in detail the expenditure of the various Asylums during the year
ending on 30th September, 1892.
Medicines
Medical comforts and appliances
Butchers' meat
Poultry, fish, etc
Flour, bread, etc
Butter
Barley, rice, i^eas and nr.eal
Tea
Coffee ,
Cheese
Egps
Fruit (dried)
Tobacco and pipes
Salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar, pickles.
Sugar and syrup
Unenumerated groceries ....
Fruit and vegetables
Bedding
Straw for bedding
Clothing
Shoes . .
Coal
Wood
Gas
Oil and candles
Matches
Brushes, brooms and mops
Bath-brick, black lead, blacking .
Soap and other laundry expenses
VVater
Ice
Advertising and printing
Postage, telegraph and express charges
Stationery and library
F'urniture, renewals and repairs .....
Iron and tinware
Crockery and glassware
Feed and fodder
Farm stock and implements, and repairs
thereto ,
Repairs (ordinary) to building
Hard v-are, etc
Paints and oils
Officers travelling expenses
Elopers, cost of recovering
Freight and duties
Amusements
Religious services
Rent
Incidentals
Transfer and removal of patients . . .
Salaries and wages
Toronto
Asylum.
580 93
178 46
12,825 09
1,264 06
6,440 30
4,341 82
978 80
2,358 45
3()H 08
428 72
534 90
974 49
Totals .
401 33
2,461 77
790 11
2,626 06
1,736 93
206 19
2,365 85
505 80
7,075 35
1,054 60
2,642 63
96 85
7 50
237 43
9 55
464 04
3,268 35
247 00
435 26
156 34
311 13
422 84
310 83
309 97
2,562 42
648 12
1,650 57
674 15
210 97
110 00
3 35
67
186 95
160 00
London
Asylum.
514 65
12 50
31,747 87
98,564 84
Kingston
Asylum.
960 07
14,123 29
1,481 62
6,843 16
6,093 60
1,1Q9 13
1,310 52
1,209 74
770 13
504 40
743 88
1,275 32
270 43
2,588 72
2,128 90
634 65
2,914 35
473 25
6,142 15
2,013 89
14,023 00
332 50
3,125 65
61 84
21 00
476 89
10 00
1,041 10
178 73
478 83
44J 06
1,118 56
1,915 15
373 16
1,336 68
2,711 91
2,036 22
2,987 03
1,888 09
792 33
164 85
106 15
108 09
310 21
170 25
1,364 00
452 19
5 20
35,823 79
811 38
30 92
10,116 90
695 21
5,307 71
2,696 76
759 12
1,466 68
1,196 75
302 78
327 85
353 46
775 39
307 77
2,008 61
2 50
869 5'
1,194 09
41 70
3,672 22
502 20
10,627 47
17 75
793 99
102 02
245 95
32 91
75J 55
12 00
311 35
284 60
308 76
1,667 29
336 61
.506 15
3,191 09
721 22
1,1.32 71
489 17
785 68
45 .50
46 85
60 95
735 97
313 00
16 00
23,619 81
Hamilton
Asylum.
524 83
1 75
13,127 43
2,096 65
5,591 43
4,986 34
1,836 86
1,427 12
966 49
909 52
386 32
1,931 45
842 55
438 60
2,504 95
954 40
1,649 85
370 68
3,751 20
, 772 74
22,873 57
550 37
3,008 08
92 38
128,502 82
79,489 00
295 88
12 60
650 76
1,810 75
493 18
235 08
290 .46
491 26
1,201 29
326 01
775 03
3.185 87
1,011 .54
2,042 46
804 07
1,122 74
120 50
46 88
69 44
314 95
25 35
750 08
420 15
4 85
30,824 03
Mimico
Asylum.
500 76
116 35
8,330 34
1,230 52
4,756 31
2,800 64
824 11
803 87
215 50
507 92
276 60
272 22
31 99
196 30
1,435 23
344 83
639 02
727 37
3,514 46
1,056 35
11,238 84
761 40
29 32
143 98
7 35
645 52
76 05
95 13
61 35
154 41
822 55
287 74
428 40
364 02
1,208 26
3,668 3(
814 76
341 90
lOS 05
43 30
219 38
87 80
119,180 77
195 85
5 00
18,254 32
65,673 73
Orillia
Asylum.
120 34
4,629 13
272 45
3,485 13
2,852 81
271 91
693 25
351 06-
7 41
156 57
390 43
168 27
68 10
1,003 38
171 38
935 40
63 20
135 47
2,200 42
575 13
10,6S0 22
531 75
183 06
40 53
16 25
241 20
6 98
909 86
41 00
157 00
157 89
207 49
680 00
96 64
242 53
1,546 05
672 90'
688 78
234 72
178 92
210 65
143 33
43 05
299 88
574 35
1.5,758 .55
53,169 79
22
56 Victoria.
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Shewing the supplies for which tenders were invited and the prices paid for
the same.
Supplies.
S
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i
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Butcher meat, per cwt
$ 0.
5 90
Flour, per bbl
4 85
4 50
3 90
17
49
4 65
4 65
4 65
4 47
4 13
m
4 84
3 65
3 80
16i
4 38
4 63
3 60
16|
4 85
4 60
4 00
17
4 60
Oatmea), per bbl
4 50
Split peas, per bbl
4 50
Butter, roll and dairy, per lb
Potatoes, per bushel
165
Fuel.
Hard coal, large egg
4 95
4 83
5 17
5 67
" stove
" chestnut
5 04
5 04
4 83
4 83
4 15
5 00
4 92
4 92
5 39
" small egg
Soft coal, for steam
" " grates
Hard wood, green, per cord
4 88
4 88
3 22
4 70
dry, "
Pine
3 00
24
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 16.
Shewing the number of officers and employes in each and all of the Asylums classified
according to the duties performed
Occupation.
3
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1
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0
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1
Medical Superintendents
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
8
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
"i"
1
9
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
"i"
1
1
1
1
"1"
1
5
Assistant Medical Superintendents
Assistant Medical Officers . . .
5
8
Burf^ars and Clerks
Storekeepers and Assistants
Stewards . . . . . ...
10
10
2
Matrons
Assistant Matrons
1
1
7
1
1
3
1
1
0
6
6
Engineers' Assistants and Stokers
Masons and Bricklayers
Carpenters
37
2
1
2
2
1
10
Painters
2
Bakers and Assistants
1
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
1
1
1
1
5
4
4
12
10
1
"2"
1
1
2
"1"
7
(lardeners and Assistants
8
Farniers and Farm Labourers , ...
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9
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5
4
30
26
26
17
3
3
8
8
1
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99
Male Night Watchers.
14
Female Night Watchers
13
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117
132
84
110
48
56
547
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The details of the distribution of all these persons will be found in the following
table, which also affords a means of comparison with the previous year : —
Place of Confinement.
Asy
um for Insane, Toronto . .
" London . .
" Kingston
" Hamilton
" Mimico...
30th September, 1891.
Males.
Total insane in Asylums 1,746
331
493
279
447
196
Females.
Asylum for Idiots, Orillia
Total number in Provincial Asylums
Homewood Retreat, Guelph
Insane convicts in Kingston Penitentiary
Insane and idiotic persons in the common gaol.
Total number of in?ane and idiotic per-
sons under public accommodation
Number of applications on hand for admission
to the Toronto Asylum
Number of applications on hand for admission
to the London Asylum
Number of applications on hand for admission
to the Kingston Asylum
222
1,968
9
26
33
2,036
348
481
247
447
199
1,722
198
1,920
10
33
1,963
Number of applications on hand for admission!
to the Hamilton Asylum I
Number of applications on hand for admission!
to the Orillia, Asylum I
15
15
Total.
679
974
526
894
395
3,468
420
3,888
19
2fi
66
3,999
30th September, 1892.
Males.
340
468
280
452
256
1,776
266
2,042
13
33
7
2,095
Females.
25
Total number of insane and idiotic per- 1
sons known to the Department on 30th
September, 1891 and 1892 I 2,100 i 2,019
?0
15
15
60
26
4,119 2,133
347
477
251
462
274
1,811
220
2,031
2,048
17
18
1
10
42
2,136
Total.
684
945
531
894
530
3,587
486
4,073
21
35
14
4,143
17
25
2
14
68
4,269
30
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Discharges.
Asylums.
No. of Cures.
No. of
Admi.s.-(ion3.
Percentage of
Cures to Admis-
sions.
Toronto
99
43
24
45
1
239
142
103
149
159
41.42
30.28
23.30
30.20
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London
Kingston
Hamilton
Mimico
Totals
212
792
2G.77
Probational Discharges.
The number of patients who were allowed to return to their homes on probational
leave, and the ultimate results thereof, are shown in the following table : —
Males.
Females.
Total.
Males.
114
Females.
Total.
Number to whom probational leave was granted
99
213
Discharged, cured ,
44
11
4
1
47
11
2
91
22
6
1
" improved
" unimproved
Died before expiration of leave
Transferred to another Asylum
Returned to Asylum
25
29
114
10
29
35 1
58
Out on probation 30th September, 1892
Totals
99
213
114
99
213
Deaths in Asylum.
Toronto
London
Kingston . . . .
Hamilton . . .
Mimico ...
Orillia (Idiot).
Totals . . .
Asylums.
No. of Deaths.
69
43
26
38
22
35
233
Total
Population.
918
1,116
629
1,043
554
525
4,785
Percent.-xge of
Deaths on Total
Population.
7.59
3.85
4 14
3.64
4.00
6.67
5.91
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Assigned Causes of Insanity.
The Table shewing the assigned causes of insanity is annexed : —
Assigned Causes.
Moral.
Domestic troubles, including loss of
relatives or friends
Religious excitement _
Adverse circumstances, including busi-
ness troubles
Love affairs, including seduction
Mental anxiety—" worry "
Fright and nervous shocks
Phtsioal.
Intemperance, in drink
Intemperance, sexual
Venereal disease
Self-abuse, sexual
Over-work
Sunstroke
Accident or injury
Pregnancy
Puerperal
Lactation
Puberty and change of life
Uterine disorders . . .
Brain disease, with general paralysis . .
Brain disease, with epilepsy
Other forms of brain disease
Other bodily diseases or disorders, in-
cluding old age
Fevers
Number of instances in which each case was assigned.
As Pi-edisposing Cause.
Hereditary.
With other ascertained cause in com
bination
With other combined cause not ascer-
tained
Congenital.
With other combined cause not ascer-
tained
Unknown
Total
60
1
307
402
15
63
289
390
23
123
1
596
792
As Exciting Cause.
5
7
18
3
11
2
19
3
1
37
10
7
10
14
7
13
6
10
4
217
402
22
12
9
11
16
6
3
17
8
4
19
9
1
9
3
20
7
14
S
1
ISl
390
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A. 1893
The following table shews the number of beds in each of the Asylums, and how they
were occupied at the close of the official year : —
Asylums.
Number of Beds.
Numbei in residence on
30th September, 1892.
Number of Vacancies.
Male.
Female .
Total.
703
944
528
912
560
550
4,197
Male.
340
468
280
432
256
266
2,042
Female .
Total .
Male.
Female .
Total.
Toronto
London
354
472
283
445
280
280
2,114
349
472
245
467
280
270
2,083
347
477
251
462
274
220
2,031
687
945
531
894
530
486
14
11
14
11
Kingston
Hamilton
Mimico
12
24
12
1
6
49
13
30
Orillia
61
Totals
4,073
73
56
129
Social State.
The following information, in respect to the nationalities, religious denominations
and social state of the patients admitted, including transfers, as well as the aggregate
admissions of all preceding years since 1841, is compiled from the records of the various
institutions :--
Social State.
Admissions
of year.
Married 411
Unmarried 486
897
Nationalities.
Canadian .... 554
English 112
Irish 114
Scotch 53
United States • • 23
Other countries and unknown 41
- ■ 897
Religious Denominations.
Ohurch of England
Roman Catholic
Presbyterian • • •
Methodist
Other denominations and unknown
Total
Admissions.
8,424
8,956
17,380
8,293
2,348
3,698
1,618
509
914
17,380
161
4,050
201
3,766
175
3,547
216
3,491
146
2,526
897 17,380
^3 (A.)
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A. 1893
The following table shews the admissions, discharges etc., for each year since
1877, inclusive: —
Year.
1877.
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881.
1882
1883.
1884.
1885.
1886.
1887.
1888.
1889
1890
1891.
1892.
Lunatics
Admitted.
Discharged,
Died and
Escaped.
Remained.
Percentage.
437
331
106
24.25
479
335
144
30.06
461
321
140
30.36
607
353
154
30.37
502
386
116
23.10
493
401
92
18.66
519
433
86
16.57
493
416
77
15,61
457
423
34
7.44
519
355
164
31.60
425
395
30
7.06
566
386
180
31.80
514
441
73
14.20
669
492
177
26.46
928
495
433
.53.34
792
531
261
67.04
Employment of Patients.
The following two tables shew, 1st, the percentage of jmtients employed in
the year just closed, and 2nd, the increase in that percentage which has taken
place since 1882, the first year in which we have regular statistics on the subject : —
Asylums.
Actual
Population.
Toronto
London
Kingston
Hamilton . . .
Mimico
Orillia
Total
918
1,116
629
1,043
554
525
Number of
Patients
who worked.
553
908
502
890
258
208
4,785
Collective
stay, in days,
of Patients.
252,118
352,9.55
194,026
329,641
173,089
164,286
Number
of days' work
done.
Percentage of
days worked
to collectivt^
stay.
177,713
272,552
137,860
256,793
62,488
63,734
3,319 1,466,085
971,140
75.05
77.20
65.89
77.90
36.11
38.79
63.51
The following table shews the percentage of days worked to the collective
stay in the Asylums in each year since 1882 : —
Asylums.
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
Toronto
32.15
54.00
45.11
37.61
30.44
69.89
50.33
62.38
53.90
;86.56
76.59
56.40
38.40
79.58
61.13
48.82
41.10
77.84
68.26
62.32
56.37
77.84
68.26
61.49
52.09
77.54
69.71
73.95
51.39
77.30
70.56
57.32
62.01
75.43
70.27
68.43
67.04
73.40
87.24
77.27
75.05
London
77.20
Kingston
Hamilton
65.89
77.90
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A. 1893
Asylum Expenditure.
The following table shews the expenditure incurred for the maintenance of
the Asylums during the past year, as well as for the year which preceded it: —
Asylum.s
Toronto . .
London . .
Kingston
Hamilton
Mimico . .
Orillia . .
Totals ....
Actual increase 1892
Expended 1891.
105,594 29
140,705 92
84,354 83
115,171 63
46,536 22
52,271 03
Expended 1892.
544,633 92
98,564 84
128,502 82
79,489 00
119,180 77
65,673 73
53,169 79
Increase.
Decrease.
544,580 95
4,009 14
19,137 51
898 76
24,045 41
* c.
7,029 45
12,201 10
4,865 83
24,096 38
.50 97
The next table shews the annual and weekly cost per patient of each of the
Asylums during 1891 and 1892, together with the average daily population: —
Year ending 30th Sept.,
1891
Year ending 30th Sept.,
1892.
Asylums.
2.2
r:2 o
1.1
^ ft
a a;
l.i
Daily average
population.
a. s
a a
<1
Weekly cost
per patient.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
$ c.
Toronto
759
139 11
2 68
691
142 64
2 74
London
957
147 03
2 83
967
132 88
2 55
Kingston
580
145 54
2 80
530
149 97
2 88
Hamilton
898
311
360
128 11
149 62
145 19
2 46
2 88
2 79
900
447
450
132 42
146 93
118 15
2 55
Mimico
2 82
Orillia
2 27
Totals
3,865
142 43
2 74
3,985
137 16
2 64
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A. 1893
Revenue From Paying Patients.
Toronto Asylum 275
London " 123
Kingston " 63
Hamilton " 129
Orillia " 42
Totals 632
$37,851 61
12,029 94
4,040 65
16,518 39
2,800 02
$73,240 61
Comparative Statement of Revenue.
The following statement shews the revenue received from the Asylums for
each year since 1871, together with the number of paying patients in the Asylums
from year to year : —
For the year ending September 30, 1871 .
„ 1872.
1873...
1874....
1875 ...
1876 ...
1877
1878.,..
1879
1880 ....
1881
1882....
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
No. of
patients.
118
139
171
182
231
256
323
334
343
387
414
475
538
490
509
516
514
538
708
562
.577
632
Revenue.
$ c.
14,045 30
19,255 80
16,660 61
20,035 77
21,875 92
21,175 93
28,093 58
30,103 75
32,898 26
37,653 81
41,066 54
43,937 64
59,922 59
48,1.35 18
49,620 93
53,030 05
48,742 53
59,638 16
66,670 64
62,754 10
58,507 42
73,240 61
Increase .
$ c.
5,219 50
3,375 15
1,840 15
6,917 65
2,010 17
2,794 51
4,755 55
.3,412 73
2,871 10
15,984 95
1,485 73
4,.S09 12
10,895 63
7,032 48
14,733 19
Decrease.
$ c.
2,595 19
699 99
11,787 41
5,187 52
3,916 48
4,246 74
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R E P 0 R T
— OF THE —
SPECIAL COMMISSION'
IN RESPECT OF
TABLE ALL0WA:^GES.
I have much pleasure in incorporating with this report that of the Coinmissioner in
respect to table and other allowances received by the Superintendents and Wardens of
the several public institutions of the Province ; also in respect to the system of associate
dining arrangements to the officers therein to which I have already briefly referred. It
will be found to very fully exhibit the working of the system which governs the domestic
management of the institutions to which it relates.
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS
APPOINTED TO ENQUIRE CONCERNING TABLE AND OTHER ALLOW-
ANCES RECEIVED BY THE SUPERINTENDENTS AND WARDENS OF
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
Toronto, September 24th, 1892.
To the Honorable,
George A. Kirkpatrick, Q.C, LL.D.,
Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Ontario.
May it please Your Honor :
The undersigned, appointed by commission under the Great Seal of the Province,
bearino- date the first day of June, A.D. 1892, " to enquire into and report upon any
changes which may appear practicable in the present system of table and other allowances
received by the Superintendents and Wtirdens of the several public institutions of the
Province, and also upon any changes which may appear desirable in conducting the
present system of associate dining arrangements for the officers of such institutions," beg
leave herewith to submit his report.
That he mi<?ht be able to give practical consideration to the subjects ref(^rred for
enquiry, your commissioner visited the Asylum for Insane and the Penitentiary, Kingston;
St. Lawrence State Hospital for Insane, Ogdensburgh ; Institution for Deaf and Dumb,
Belleville ; Asylum for Insane, London ; Institute for the Blind, Brantford ;
Asylum for Insane, Hamilton ; Asylum for the Insane, Toronto and Mimico ;
and the Central Prison, Toronto, in the order named, to learn from the officers in charge
of these institutions the actual working of the system as practiced in their domestic
government. In addition to personal enquiries conducted in these institutions, details of
the system which prevails in a large number of State, county and private hospitals and
asylums for the insane in the United States, have been obtained by correspondence with
their respective superintendents, which will be found appended herewith.
Preliminary to the consideration of the economy of the system which at present
prevails in the several public institutions of the Province, the following table showing the
per capita cost of 'table maintenance supplied to the officers is essential to an intelligent
conclusion in this regard. The statement includes the last three years, that the average
obtained may be accepted as in every respect a fair one.
Toronto
London
Kingston
Asylum.
f c.
990 46
1,001. 44
1,029 12
3,021 02
12
Hamilton
Asylum.
Orillia
Asylum for
Idiots.
Belleville
Institute for
Deaf and
Dumb.
Brantford
Institute for
Asylnm.
Asylum.
the Blind.
1890
$ c.
1,235 25
1,087 68
1,269 76
$ c.
874 22
956 20
1,139 27
2,969 69
$ c.
870 83
737 52
881 39
2,489 74
$ c.
859 10
1,002 03
861 05
2,722 18
$ c.
425 00
511 62
488 62
1,425 24
$ c.
873 46
930 20
861 05
Total
3,592 69
2,664 71
No. of persons at
table, including
serv ants and
patients
8
12
10
11
6
9
Average cost per
year
$149 69
$82 49
$83 91
$82 91
$1 59
$82 49
$1 58
$79 18
$1 54
$98 69
Average cost per
capita per week..
$2 88
$1 58
$] 61
$1 90
Cost per head
1 13Ac.
7^c.
7^ c.
7Ac.
7^ c.
7tV c.
9
Total average per capita per year, $94.20 ; per week, $1.81, and per meal, 8^^ c.
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It will thus be seen that a little over eight and a half cents is the average cost per
meal for the maintenance now supplied, and it surely is hopeless to pursue this enquiry
in the expectation that in the general working of the system further possibilities of a
■considerable economy can be discovered. The margin between the present cost and a
bare subsistence is narrow, and it is extremely doubtful if itcould.be further reduced
without impairing the etiiciency of the service.
The officers, one and all, express the greatest readiness to conform to the most rigid
•economy in their table expenditure, and where it may seem possible to reduce it the
reduction would be attended by the withdrawal of many little attentions and indulgences
extended to the patients under their care. It will be obaerved that while the cost is
generally uniform in the several institutions, there is a notable exception in the case of
Toronto Asylum, which irs itself exceptional in its objects and equipments. Each of the
other asylumns has its special district from which its inmates are drawn, but the Toronto
Asylum is set apart to receive and to accommodate pay patients from all parts of the
Province. These pay patients at the present time are 240 in number, and they contribute
in sums varying from §3 to -$6 per week, a total of .$38>00C per year to its revenues.
Many of them are memljers or relatives of f ;^,miiies who are able and willing to pay for
extra attentions and comforts approaching those to which they had Vjeen accustomed in
the homes from which they are so sadly .separated, and the institution has been fur-
nished and equipped to meet this demand upon it. The condition of some of these
inmates necessarily imposes on the medical superintendent a special regard for their
social life, as their improved mental condition may permit them to enjoy it.
As patients of all conditions approach convalescence there is a longing for relief from
their environments, and this is most agreeably gratified by being occasionally entertained
by the superintendent's family preparatory to being restored to their friends. So also it
is found that the domestic instinct is stronger in some patients than their illusions, and
if they can busy themselves with domestic duties, however trivial, they are tractable and
contented. The house of the medical superintendent affords the opportunity for such an
occupation of time, and these patients, who become attached to his family, receive their
meals from his table.
In making an investigation of the system which governs the domestic management
of the public institutions of the Province, the attention of your Commissioner has chiefly
been directed to discover its defects and where in its application these are found to
exist to a consideration whether they are inherent in the system itself or to a departure
from it to meet sj>eciai conditions. With a view to suggest any changes that would be an
improvement on the syj-tem, a comparison of it has been made with that ivhich prevails
in the hospitals tor the insane in the United States. The institutions compared are
sixty-six in number, and distributed over the several States as follows : Nevada 1, New
York 9, Illinois ], Minnesota 3, Indiana .3, Virginia 3, Iowa 2, Massachusetts 5, Ohio 3,
Missouri 3, Tennessee 1, Michigan 4, North Carolina 3, North Dakota 1, New .Jersey 2,
Connecticut 1, Alabama 1, Rhode Island 1, Arkansas I, Kansas 2, Vermont 1, California
2, Oregon 1, Kentucky 1, Washington 2. Among these are 55 State, 3 county and 8
private corporate hospitals for- insane. Lii 60 out of the G6 ail officers have free resi-
dence and maintenance and associate tables for all below the superintendent. In two
located in the Southern States, the respective superintendents have free residence, but
provide for their own tables. The superintendent of one of them was formerly allowed
to purchase his own supplies from the hospital stores, bat this has been discontinued.
All other officers have free apartments, maintenance and an associate table. In two
others, also located in the Southern States, the superintendent of each has free residence
with milk and vegetables produced on the farm. All else is provided by themselves, but
both are allowed to jiurchase meat and other supplies from the hospital stores, while the
other officers have free apartments and maintenance with anas.sociate table In another
located in Pennsylvania, the superintendent has furnished residence free but provides
his ov^'n light and fuel. He is allowed such supplies free as are produced on the grounds,
and to purchase ail his other supplies, including light and fuel, from the persons who
supply tiie hospital and at corresponding rates. In yet another, located in Connecticut,
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ihe medical superintendent has a separate residence furnished and supplied with light,
fuel and water, and is permitted to buy his supplies at cost from the hospital stores.
The salaries paid by the several institutions to the medical superintendents could
not in all cases be obtained, but of those reported as having free residence and mainten-
ance, two receive a salary of $1,200, two SI, 500, one $1,800, twelve $2,000, two $2,200,
fifteen $2,500, seven $3,000, four $3,500, five $4,000, one $4,500 and one $5,000, or an
average of $2,646 each, and of the six superintendents who have free residence and
partial maintenance from the products of the farm and garden, one receives a salary of
$2,000. one $2,500, one $2,680, one $2,800, one $5,000 and one $6,000, or an average
of $3,497.
It will be observed that in four of these six cases where suprint"ndents provide in
full or in part for their naaintenance they are permitted either to make- purchases from
the hospital stores or to include the purchase of their sup[)lies with those bought for the
hospitals. In one case where this practice had formerly been permitted, it will be noticed
that it has been discontinued.
In another of the American hospitals the practice was for a time in existence of
providing for the maintenance of all officers by issuing daily rations to them, bat this
was found unsatisfactory and had to be abandoned, and the system of maintenance with-
out restriction as to diet except common prudence was substituted for it.
There are eight amongst the number conducted by private corporations which are
managed on the same principles as commercial undertakings by B^ard^ of Directors,
composed of experienced business men, and in every one of them the medical superinten-
dent and other officers have furnished ap:i,rtments and maintenance in full or in part in
addition to their salaries. The salaries paid in some instances are higher than in any
of the state hospitals, and are on an equally high average scale in all.
The opinion is sometimes expressed that in all public institutions direRtiy under
government control, the management is permeated by political exi<ifencies that militate
against their efficiency and economy. This opinion is not sustained by what is knovn
of the practical working of the public as compared with private institutions of this class
organized for similar objects. In the private institutions it is found that while they are
manao;ed bv men of ability and experience with whom business principles unbiased by
political influence may be expected to prevail, they are moulded on the same system and
conducted on the same lines as the public institations, with no greater economy and with
no better service or results.
Speaking gem rally of the American practice in dealing with the officers of theiir
public institutions, no specific restrictions are imposed as to the cost of living in any case
where free maintenance is supplied, and free maintenance is the almost universal rule m
both their public and private institutions for the insane. So far as coiiki be ascertained
the only expression of opinion from any of the authorities controlling them, regarding
the fair cost of table supplies for the officeis a,nd their families, was to the effect that if
they did not exceed .$4.00 per caj.ita per week, ihe charge was accepted as reasonable.
Contrasting this with $1.84 per week which is the average cost of officers' maintenance in
the home institutions there appears no room for doubt that the system of free main-
tenance as applied to the several public institutions of the Province has been b:>th
economical and satisfactory when strictly adhered to. The only instance of a departure
from it and of a disturbance to the system occurred in the Toronto Asylum, which had
its origin in the overcrowding to accommodate patients before the Mimico cottages were
erected, and not until after they were completed and patients transferred to them was it
found possible to remove the cause of it. in this institution the associate dining-table
for officers was at a time of extreme stress for room crowded out to make way for a
patient's dormitory, and it became necessary in consequence to make temporary arrange-
ments for the officers to dine in their separate apartments. The result was that three
separate dining rooms for officers were established in different parts of the building, and
as a temporary expedient, the one was allotted to the assistant medical superintendent
who was allowed to make requisitions, approved by the medical superintendent, for his
table and other supplies, while the matron retained conti'ol of the other two, and in a like
manner made requisitions for them. The supplies for the three tables along with the
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supplies for 800 patients and attendants in the several wards were sent to the general
kitchen where the meals were prepared for all. With several cooks and many assistants
and patients in and about the kitchen, it was obviously impracticable to keep the supplies
in every particular absolutely distinct, and to deliver them entire to the tables for which
they were drawn. It is not to be expected that this could be done under such conditions
with anything like a fair degree of accuracy, even with the best efioits to prevent mis-
placement and a commingling of the supplies drawn for the different quarters. As a fact
it did not appear to be regarded as a matter of first importance that it should be done,
the chief object being to see that nothing was wasted, and the adjustment of supplies
drawn for the ofhcers' tables to the quantities consumed, was considered of secondary
consequence. From this disturbance to the domestic management had arisen serious
dissatisfaction and difficulties. The assistant medical superintendent complained that the
supplies with which he was charged were out of all proportion to what was consumed.
The real difficulty in the case was that his supplies while in the kitchen had become
merged in less or greater quantities with the general supplies and went into the general
consumption. There is no trace of evidence that they v/ere wasted or that there was
waste in any of the supplies for officers or patient."-:, but simply a failure to prevent these
special supplies from becoming scattered and merged with the general mass. Under the
conditions then existing the medical superintendent was unable to remedy the difficulty
which gave rise to the complaints, but did what was possible to minimize their effects and
to preserve domestic harmony. It is pertinent to mention that of the supplies drawn for
the officers' tables even with the most careful adjustment of them to the consumption,
there is a daily return flow to the kitchen of the " left-overs " at table, which are after-
wards prepared in palatable form and consumed in the wards, if the supply is misjudged
and excessive the greater will be the return flow of the unconsumed, and while, to some
extent, diverting the expenses as to classification, it has no efiect to increase the general
cost of maintenance.
The overcrowding of theToi'onto Asylum, however, has been relieved by transfer to
the Mimico cottages, and changes made by which the officers' associate dining-table has
been restored.
The system of associate dining-tables in the several public institutions is therefore
once more complete and is working smoothly and satisfactorily in thetn all. To improve
the system the aim should be to unify the public institutions as far as practicable by the
adoption of uniform methods in their domestic management. It is essential that the
most systematic attention should be given to details in all that relates to their domestic
concerns. To secure this the system of daily written requisitions bv the officers has
been extended to all food supplies of whatever kind either purchased or produced on the
premises and a summary of them returned monthly, instead of annually as heretofore,
to the inspector. A form of monthly statement has been prepared for this purpose, a
copy of which is hereto attached, and will afford a ready means of comparing one
institution with another in the -work of inspection. With careful supervision of these
returns the cost of maintenance to the officers of these institutions can be checked as neces-
sity may require. With a less economical application of the system which now exists for
the maintenance of the officers, the plan of commuting their perquisites in this regard
for a money allowance would deserve careful consideration. With economy and efficiency
however as a standard by which the system is to be judged, there is no change that can be sug-
gested as a substitute for it without a direct loss in both. It is peculiarly adapted to
the purposes of the institutions, as the general diet of asylum inmates must necessarily
be prescribed by the medical officer who is expected to see that it is of a quality and
sufficiently varied to meet the physiological needs of the system. Of this he must have a
constant knowledge, and in no way can he obtain it so thoroughly as by being a daily
partaker of it.
Wholesome and nutritious food is relied on as one of the curative agencies in the
treatment of the insane, and it is important that the medical officer should at all times
know that it is having its desired effect with his patients.
The considerations which attach to his position ai-e almost entirely absent in the case
of the wardens of prisons, as the prison official has to deal with those who are in health
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undergoing punishment and correction, and who are reduced to as plain a scale of living
as may be consistent ^ith bodily health and the strength required to perform their daily
tasks. There is so distinct a line of separation in the necessities of their conditions from
that of the domestic life of the Warden, that his maintenance admits of and should be
considered without reference to them. The coarse diet of a prison could not be regarded
as suitable to his condition, and it is a point that can only be decided by experience
whether it is more prudent that the prison stores should be made to include the more
generous supplies needed by a single family, than that the warden should be allowed a
money equivalent in lieu of them.
Your Commissioner in concluding his report has much satisfaction in being able
to state that with the recent restriction of the associate dining-table for officers at the
Toronto Asylum and all being under close restrictions and supervision, the domestic man-
agement of the several public institutions is being conducted with the most rigid economy
and efficiency.
Eecommendations.
Being unable after the most careful consideration to advise any change in the present
system of maintenance to the Superintendents and Wardens, or in the associate dininr^
arrangements now existing for the officers in the several public institutions of the
Province, your Commissioner, with the full concurrence of the Inspector of Asylums and
of prisons, respectfully recommends their continuance with the following restrictions
1. That the present system of maintenance to the Superintendents and Wardens
of the public institutions be continued under revised regulations to secure care and economy
therewith.
2. That the associate dining arrangements for officers be fully maintained in all the
institutions under the control of the Matron.
3. That the dietary of all officers of the public institutions (except prisons) be drawn
from the same stores and shall consist only of the same staples as supplied to the inmates
thereof.
4. That daily requisitions for the supplies required for the officers' tables as provided
by the revised regulations be made in writing, specifying the kind and quantity of every
article of whatever kind used in providing meals therefor, and that when delivered the
storekeeper obtain a proper receipt for them and charge each day in their respective
accounts.
5. That on or before the fifth day of every month the Bursar cause to be prepared
by the storekeeper, from his books, a detailed account, giving in the aggregate the quantity
and cost of each article supplied for the officers' table during the preceding month, and
showing the per capita cost of the respective tables, which on being properly certified ta
be forwarded forthwith to the inspector.
6. That attention be directed to secure as far as possible uniform dietary and such
a unification of methods in all the insane asylums as will facilitate comparisons being
made, the one with the other in the work of inspection, and that the same principles of
economy, order and efficiency which regulate a well-managed private business be care-
fully enforced in the several public institutions of the Province.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES NOXON,
Commissioner.
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APPENDIX
TO THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT UPON THE ASYLUMS FOR
THE INSANE AND IDIOTIC, CONTAINING THE ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE ASYLUMS IN
TORONTO, LONDON, KINGSTON, HAMILTON AND ORILLIA.
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REPORT OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE ASYLUM FOR
THE INSANE, TORONTO, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER,
1892.
To Robert Christie, Esq.,
Inspector of Public Charities, Toronto :
Sir : — I have the honour to herewith submit the Annual Report of the operations
of this Asylum, ending September 30th, 1892, accompanied with the usual statutory
tables.
Movement of Population.
During the year 239 patients were admitted. 99 patients recovered during the
year and were discharged. 18 patients were improved to such an extent that at least 9
of them might have hone.stly been put upon the list of recoveries. The recoveries were
41.4 per cent, on adraissiouo. 39 patients were sent home on probation. Of that number
4 were returned unimproved.
Deaths.
There were 69 deaths out of a population of 918 under treatment. This is a death-
rate of 7.5 per cent, and is larger than usual. A goo 1 many of our aged inmates died.
The following are examples: One female died, aged 68 years, and was 45 years and one
month in the Asylum. One male died aged 64 years who was a resident 24 years and 7
months. A female aged 70 years was 50 yeirs and 10 months retained as a patient. A
male, aged 80 years, was 35 years and 3 months a lodger. A male, aged 54 years, was
30 years and 7 months a boarder. Another male was 80 years of age at death and
remained here 49 years and 11 months, or nearly half a century. A female, aged 84
years was a patient here 26 years and 7 months. A male, aged 87, was resident 21 year.
and 7 months. A female, aged 76 years, was here as a patient 40 years and 11 monthss
A male, aged 56 years, was here 29 years and 4 months.
Wants.
Our private patients are nearly one-third of our population. They are at present
domiciled to a large extent in our wings. A few years ago a proposal was made to build
dormitories to our two cottages which are in our grounds and aro detached, these to be
used for private patients. This would be a greit improvement on the present arrange-
ment and would cost little.
A less objectionable term than asylum might then be applied to these, such as, for
example, " a sanitarium." Even for a general institution for the insane the term " asylum "
is objectionable. It conveys to the public mind the idea that our insane are merely
in custody to prevent them from doing harm to themselves and others. It is a slavish
copying of a word which was used at first over two centuries ago. The words " Hospital
for the Insane " are preferable in every respect. The phrase means not simply custody
but also a place of cure, as all asylums are to a greater or less extent. In many of the
States of the Union this change is being made and it is well.
Piggery.
For nearly two years we have been without a piggery. We endeavoured to send our
slops to the branch Asylum piggery, but as it is six miles away we found that the laV ur
was more than the refuse was worth, especially when the roads were bad. As a conse-
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quence the slops were either buried or given away. We are thus deprived of the pork
.which, if we had it, would be consumed in the institution and reduce the outlay for meat
to that extent. In this way we are sustaining a loss, and I would again urge that a pig-
gery be built alongside that of the Central Prison piggery, and that a man be hired to
look after both. There is a man at present doin^ the work of one ; he could easily do
that of both. The expenses could be divided between the two institutions.
A wooden structure with a concrete floor would do and need not cost more than
$1,000 to hold 100 pigs. The situation is a long way from the residences of citizens, and
will be for many years to come.
It is to be hoped that this practical point will not be lost sight of when the estimates
are considered. It is to be remembered that were this wastage utilized it would reduce
very much our maintenance account.
Farm.
We have no farm, and only a few acres of garden ground. As a consequence all
farm products such as potatoes, oats, hay, roots and such like must be purchased. This
deprivation must annually add to cost of maintenance. When a comparison is made
between other asylums and ours in respect to per capita cost this fact is lost sight of. It
is also forgotten that an institution which has over 200 private patients and yields a
revenue from that source of more than one-third of the total expenditure must of necessity
have a much greater outlay than other institutions not thus classified.
Improvements.
During the year the only important improvement outside of the usual renewals and
repairs incident to all asylums has been the erection of a respectable building for a chapel
and amusement hall and a working room. It is 4:5 feet by 85 feet in dimensions and two
stories in height. It is substantially built of brick. A large part of the mason work
was done by the labour of inmates as well as were the excavations.
It is erected largely from bricks taken from the old walls and slaughter house. The
erection runs south at right angles from the main building and parallel to the two wings
in the quadrangle. It is a substantial structure and when finished will add very much to
our convenience and comfort in many ways.
Greenhouse.
The greenhouse is in a very dilapidated state. The most of it was erected by our-
selves, and, bding largely constructed with wood, is now rotten and in a tumble-down con-
dition.
Visitors.
We have been afflicted to only a small extent with curiosity hunters during the past
year. In the summer time a large number of excursionists visited the grounds. These
we are not always glad to see. At the same time many took advantage of the cheap fares
to see friends, whom we are always pleased to have visit us. During the exhibition weeks
a large number of the former class " raided " us, but not having faith in the curative
powers said to be possessed by the countenances or speech of a gaping or inquisitive mul-
titude upon insanity, the general public were rigidly excluded, much to the comfort of the
patients and satisfaction of friends. This rule is not popular with the public which have
no friends on exhibition, but no humane man will court general favour to the mental
i nj ury of those entrusted to his care. Were the laconic speeches of the timid visitors and
the frightened faces of such productive of power to heal a mind diseased or even to con-
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tribute in a small degree towards recovery, the asylums whose doors are open to all and
sundry should show favourably in striking contrast to the so-called disadvantages of our
system of visitation.
I lear, however, that this open-door plan of visitation has been tried too often, in
such cases as those of mania, and with bad results before patients are sent to an asylum.
The whole neighbourhood will rush to gaze on a raving maniac, with the effect of intensi-
fying the frenzy. One of the many annoyances a superintendent has to endure is the
continual demand of the general public to see the Asylum and, as a matter of course, its
inmates. It is a public institution and it is the privilege of the British subject, if he should
happen to be " a free and independent elector," to look upon an asylum, to the support of
which he has contributed his mite of taxes, as a huge menagerie erected for the purpose
of gratifying his morbid curiosity. It is a matter of secondary importance to such, that
-a daily inliux of strange visitors to the wards causes undue excitement and thereby
retards the recovery of the afflicted under treatment. If Paul Pry Vje refused admission
he threatens to appeal to " our member " and even to file a complaint with the Govern-
ment about the audacity of asylum officials in daring to prevent his visitation. He pre-
tends to think that there must be '• ways that are dark " and corruption lurking in an
iustitution within whose walls he is not privileged to air his importance and carry away
his budget of news, gathered from the mad utterances of ones more unfortunate, so that
their babblings may be the gossip of a whole country side when he returns home. His
inspection often consists of a capacity to know a clean floor when he sees it, and in taking
officials and attendants tor patients. It seems to him necessary to visit our wards for the
benefit of the oppressed of Her Majesty's liege subjects, lest any of them should be
immured in dungeons, chained to stone wails, loaded with manacles, or illegally detained
by designing knaves. It never enters the noddles of such visitors how they would like
their lathers, mothers, sisters or brothers, wives or dear friends to be stared at from day
to day and made the object of jeer, jest or jollity through ignorance, thoughtlessness or
hard-heartedness.
Not having the fear of such before my eyes and believing that my first duty was the
care of the patients committed to my charge, not only in the employment of every legitimate
means for their recovery at my command but also in the prevention of aught detrimental
to them, I have almost uniformly adhered to this rule. Strict rei^ulations have been
imposed to prevent such needless visitations. Many friends and relatives, possessed of
good judgment, come to visit patients sometimes from long distances but on hearing that
their appearance might injure the insane by exciting longings for home or by stirring
up emotions not desirable, have returned home without seeing them. It is a pity the
sanne could not be said of all who have been warned of the evil consequences of visiting
•excited lunatics at periods when their language and conduct could not give comfort to
any one. It is a pleasure to conduct relations to see such as are quiet, orderly,
improved or restored to soundness of mind.
It need scarcely be added that professional men having medical and scientihc objects
in view are always welcome, under such considerations and conditions as must commend
themselves to every thoughtful and well-minded person. N'one are more grateful for
this check upon mere sight visitors than are the majority of patients. It is often pitiful
to see them hiding in corners, closets, bedrooms or other available places when strangers
are approaching in order to avoid their gaze and imprudent questionings. Many know
•of their sad condition and naturally desire to flee from the presence of a gazing mul-
titude of curiosity hunters. These statements have been made in former reports for the
benefit of those who may choose to read and consider the reasonableness of this rule.
Recovered.
Every Asylum officer on the medical staff is naturally anxious to show a good record
of recoveries. These are usually looked upon as indirect evidence of the value of his work
and skill. The different factors which enter info a correct application of results are
seldom considered. To accomplish the most good to patients, it is necessary that all
the conditions favourable to their recovery should be present.
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Experience shows that the more recent acute cases give us the greater nnmb'^r of
recoveries. Of course youth, natural vitality, exemption from other diseases and absence
of hereditary tendencies are to be taken into consideration on the plus side of the equa-
tion. Not only so, but other things being equal, the far larger proportion recover within
a year from the invasion of the brain dis^^ase. Were all our admissons of such favourable
classes, the percentage of euros would be at least double that usually presented. Instead
of that being the case, the larger number of those admitted are chronics and incurable^
who are sent to our Asylums merely for safe keeping. During the curative stages the
majority of patients do not reach the Asylums and are often without proper care and treat-
ment until the day of cure has passed away.
Such come to our Asylums from week to week and year to year, on whom the
experienced medical officer at once pronounces the verdict " chronic incurable." 'N^othing
short of a physical miracle could restore such to a right mind. No skill, no care, no appli-
ances, however intelligent and benevolent, can bring back to a normal condition such
clouded brains. We feel, when such oue annually in scores into out custody, that
the Asylum is no longer a hospital for the insane, but a veritable" Home for Incurables."
In face of these facts it is not to be expected that recoveries can be many, and the usual
average, ranging from one out of every three up to two out of every five, is a very fair
showing for our Asylums, when the whole circumstances are considered. It is only a
delusion to parade tables indicating these facts, without putting in juxtaposition the con-
dition and probabilities of each patient on admission. Idiots, congenital imbeciles and
chronic dements have been sent here to be cured, and friends were astonished when told
of our inability to perform miracles on these hopeless cases. They were told the Asylum
doctors cure these wrecks of humanity, and were disappointed to hear our gloomy forbod-
ings in respect to these classes.
Restraint.
With the exception of one surgical case for two days there has been no restraint or
seclusion of patients during the past year. We have managed to do without such since
January 6th, 1883. There has been none in our men's wards for over sixteen years. We
do not take to ourselves any credit of this, nor have we held a jubilee over the fact, because
we have always held that if restraint can be abolished without detriment to the patient
there can be no valid excuse for its use. If, on the other hand, it is the mature judgment
of an experienced medical officer that mild bodilv restraint of some kind is best for the
patient, the mere clamour of hobby-ridders should not deter him from doing what he-
conscientiously believes is his duty in the individual case. It is our intention to do with-
out restraint unless some unlooked for occasion for its use should arise, which so far has.
not been the case, hence our exemption from the use of mechanical appliances.
There can be no doubt of its necessity in surgical cases, unless a nur^e cm be detail-
ed to take care of such patients night and day.
In most of the Asylums this is impossible, where there is, on an average ouly one
nurse to sixteen patients. The maniacal patient, who will tear off splints or plasters and
pluck out stitches must have some form of restraint applied, either medical or mechanical.
It is necessary for the well being of the patient. In such cases mere sentiment will not
restrain the mischievous hands from wrong doing n r the busy brain from plotting against
its own best interests. It is not to be expected that all the insane at all times can con-
duct themselves under such circumstances as a sane patient is taught to do, when surgical
appliances are used.
Open Doors.
For nearly three years the dormitory doors have been left open at night so that the
night-watches can see and hear more r^dily anything which may be taking place in these
sleeping-rooms. The change has been an improvement in many ways. 1st. No night-
pails are needed. 2nd. The ventilation is much better. 3rd. Patients can make their
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wants known more readily to the night-watches. 4th. The patients express themselves
jirateful for the change as they have a sense of freedom which they appreciate, in contra-
distinction to being locked up together in large bed-rooms for the night. 5th. A number
of patients with tilthy habits are now more inclined to use the closets, and as a result the
bed-rooms are much improved where this class is domiciled. 6th. The noise formerly
mide in opening and shutting bed-room doors is now avoided. The patients are not
waked up, and the night-watches go among them softly to their great comfort and
quietude. 7th. The night-watches prefer this open-door system, as they are under less
apprehension as to what might be happening, than was the case with closed doors. This
plan only exists where two or more patients are sleeping in the same room. At first a
few would stray into the corridors, seeing open doors were a novelty to them, but now
very few leave their rooms at night. The maniacal and those having strong suicidal
proclivities occupy, as far as it is possible to accommodate such, single rooms with closed
doors, and the usual periodic visitations of the watches are continued as heretofore.
Admissions.
One of the anomalies of our system for admission is that there is no uniformity in
the procedure necessary to admit a patient by warrant or under ordinary process. A
patient who may be arresttd because of insanity, cannot be legally declared insane
until such a person has been examined by the county judge, the gaol surgeon, and
one other legally qualified medical practitioner. This step may mean a delay of
a week or ten days. The next necessity is that all papers in connection with the
case must then be sent to the ii'rovincial Secretary, and from his office to the medical
superintendent of t'le Asylum to which the patient is to be sent. It is then required
that a warrant of transfer from a gaol to an asylum must be signed by the Lieutenant
Governor. These additional requirements may cause, and usually do cau.se, at least ten
days of further delay. Because of this roundabout way an insane person remains in gaol
after commitment about three weeks at the least before all the formal steps of removal are
complied with. It is true that occasionally some cases are admitted sooner if all the
parties to the transfer can be reached at once, but this is by no means always the case.
Often a month or six weeks are spent in securing legal documents in warrant cases. Dur-
ing all this time an acute and possibly curable case may be compelled to lie in gaol at a
most critical time of the disease, even although there may be a vacancy in any one of the
asylums to receive such unfortunates. The medical officers are always anxious to put
such under medical treatment as soon as possible, but they are helpless to expedite the
motion of such a cumbrous machinery.
On the other hand, under the ordinary process, all that is required is simply the
filling up of two medical certificates by physicians to admit any patient. The whole
legal procedure is often gone through within a few hours of application, to the great com-
fort of f t iends and patients. The method .should be equally as simple and expeditious
in warrant cases. The certificate of the gaol surgeon and that of another medical practi-
tioner should be sufficient as in the other class of patients. None of these are criminals,
yet they are treated as such, in the whole process of examination and committal. In a
similar way, a complicated method is required to discharge.
Nothing less can do so than a warrant signed by the Lieutenant-Governor and based
upon the recommendation of the medical superintendent of an asylum. In contradistinc-
tion to this complexity, under ordinary process, a patient can be discharged at once by a
superintendent without any formality whatever. All committals and di.scharges of the
insane, pure and simple, should be done by uniform processes. This would ensure
promptitude in investigation as to insanity and in the transfer to asylums of those
declared insane. Not only so, but it would also relieve the congestion which takes place
so often in the gaols because of the slow movements of the law in respect to warrant
cases. Blame is attached by the public and juries to the Government, the inspectors and
superintendents, because of the time required to remove a patient from the goal to the
asylums, when, as a matter of fact the fault lies largely at the door of statutory impedi-
ments. Surely the law could be very much modified in this respect, and for the better,
without imperiling the liberty of the subject.
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It is, like many of our laws, the copying of old English Statutes which, in England
have now become obsolete, because of their cumbrous nature.
The humanitarian reasons are weighty, and the more urgent one is the fact that,,
under this plan, few would need to be sent to the gaols for safe-keeping, until room is
found for them in one or other of our asylums. In this deplorable condition, hundreds
every year have been immured in our Provincial penal institutions for months, and some-
times for years, until the curati\e stages of the disea<5e have passed by and they go, at
last, to fill up the ever increasing army of chronic and incurable. Under the plan pro-
posed, such would be brought under dietary and sanitary influences at once ; not to speak
of medical treatment and appliances, and because of these, their chances of recovery
would be greatly enhanced. This is an important factor, from an economic standpoint
which is too often lost sight of in the consideration of this subject. The short residence
means small outlay, not to speak of increased vacancies for recent cases. Some such
plan is a matter of paramount necessity.
One of the saddest, unsolved problems in the civilization of to-day is how to meet
the ever pressing question of a steadily increasing tendency to insanity. The difiiculty
will increase as the years go by, for this malign influence is constantly widening its
circle largely through heredity.
So far, little or no effort has been put forward to educate the people as to the causes
and preventatives of insanity. We are, as it were, gathering up wrecks of humanity,
which come tumbling over a fearful precipice, yet no warning cry or beacon is heard or
seen at the brink. It is too well known, that those who have been themselves insane or
have insane tendencies, marry and spread the evil a hundredfold in and through their
children.
Many of such would not enter into such an alliance, were they educated as to the
dangers they incur, and as to the sad heritage they bequeath.
Secret vices and profligate habits bring on a train of evil ic parents which may
intensify into insanity in an equally dissolute progeny. Worry, troubles, want of
necessary relaxation under mental tension, and intemperance may break up an otherwise
robust constitution, and the nervous state consequent thereon is surely transmissible to
the descendants. Outside of asylum ofticers and specialists no information is given to the
public in respect to these points.
Vital Statistics, Health Boards, and Sanitary Laws are of paramount importance
to any community, but even these are of secondary consideration to the question of ways
and means to check the growth of insanity. On an average, one in three hundred of our
population is insane, and if the idiots are included in this term, the proportion would be
one to every two hundred and seventy-six of the community. This is a startling fact,,
which religious teachers, parents, moralists, social reformers, and legislators would do well
to ponder. It is a noble work to shelter these " more unfortunates," but it is nobler far
to make an effort to show the sane how to so conduct themselves as to avoid this
calamity. " Prevention is better than cure."
Concerts Performed Last Year.
McMaster University Glee Club, concert, 12th February,
Knox College Glee Club, concert, IGth December.
Central Presbyterian Choir, concert, 26th November.
St. Alban's Cathedral Choir, concerts, 30th November, 14th January, 5th April,
Mr. L. Boyd and friends, concerts, 8th December, 23rd February.
Y, M. C. A. Orchestra, concert, 11th March,
Cool Burgess and friends, concert, 4th November.
St. Margarets Chapter of the " Brotherhood of St. Andrew," concerts, 28th
January, 3rd March.
Jarvist Street Baptist Choir, concert, 16th February.
Magic lantern exhibition, entertainment, 18th December.
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Oook's Church, Young People's Society, concert, 31st December.
Holy Trinity Church Choir, concert, 2nd February.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew's Choir, concert, 7th April.
Berkeley Street Methodist Church, concert, 29th March.
Orient Quintette, concert, 25th February.
St. Philip's Church Choir, concert, 21st April.
Chalmer's Presbyterian Choir, concert, 12th April.
Harmony Court and Circle, concert, 13th May.
Mrs. Herbert Staneland and friends, concert, 27th May.
It will be seen from the above list of entertainments that our city friends are many,
and as energetic as ever in their efforts to give pleasure to our patients in so many ways.
A mere statement of thanks is altogether inadequate to express what all feel at these
evidences of self-sacritice, which are freely rendered without any remuneration, beyond
the feeling of satisfaction at doing a good and charitable work among the most severely
afflicted of our fellow beings.
Employees' Wages.
It is very difficult to procure a good class of attendants, cooks, house-maids and
laundry-maids at our low wages in this city in which wages rule high. An increase in
this respect is needed in the interest of the service. The Central Prison and Mercer
Reformatory employees are much better paid, yet the work at these two penal institutions
is not nearly so onerous, nor are their hours as long as here. The success of any
organized institution depends to a large extent on the faithfulness and judgment of its
workers, and the best of such cannot be had for low wages. It is a false economy to
pay low wages and procure inefficient help. The wonder is that we do so well in this
respect as we do. A few dollars saved out of wages is misapplied parsimony if intelligent
service is expected.
Lectures.
A course of lectures was given by me to our nurses last winter on insanity. They
were well attended, and in the spring written examinations were held. The answers were,
on the whole, very creditable. The lectures were mostly clinical. •
The ensuing winter they will be continued. Physiology, sanitation, food and nurs-
sing will be discussed and illustrated as far as possible by stereoscopic views.
One of the results of this course of lectures has been increased interest in the patients,
and a more intelligent appreciation of their condition and wants. The benefit resulting
from good nursing and strict attention to medical rules are more thoroughly understood
ASYLUM DISTRICTS.
A number of years ago the Province was divided into asylum districts, in each of
which was located one of our four asylums. It was expected that each asylum would take
all the insane committed to its own district. Although this plan has never been strictly
carried out, yet it is supposed to be the rule. At the time of the division the Asylums
of London, Hamilton and Kingston were comparatively smaller than was that of Toronto,
and a division was made on that basis.
Since that time London Asylum has become much larger than Toronto Asylum. The
same may now be said of Hamilton Asylum. Kingston Asylum is nearly equal to this in
accommodation. Notwithstanding the respective increase in each of these asylums in
respect to room, no change has been made in the boundaries of these districts to correspond
to this new condition. As a consequence, we are urged to take patients from districts
which should be appointed to these larger institutions. It is lost sight of that Toronto
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Asylum takes pay patients from all parts of the Province, and to some extent relieves the
outlying districts. This asylum has on an average nearly 220 patients of this class. This
leaves us only 477 beds for free patients, and is virtually a small free asylum for our large
district.
I have estimated the population of these four divisions by the census of 1881, as
being the only reliable statement at hand. To the sum total belonging to the Toronto
Asylum district might be added 60,000 to the population of this city, which at that time
was computed to have only a population of 86,415.
There would be a few comparative changes in other respects, as this city is virtually
the only congested district which has increased greatly in population for many years past.
The following are the results : —
London Asylum District 555.890
Toronto " 599,033
Hamilton " 437,061
Kingston " 391,244
1,983,228
With a new asylum at Brockville a further division will be necessary.
MIMICO BRANCH ASYLUM.
The Branch has now a population of nearly 600 patients. It is too large to remain
in its present position as an off-shoot of this Asylum. It has a complete organization with
the exception of a resident superintendent, and has as important interests to supervise as
any similar institution in the Province. There are eleven cottages occupied by patients,
three of which have been erected during the year.
A cottage has been built on the north farm in which are twenty-one patients in
charge of two attendants. These work on the north farm, and in addition to farm labour
look after the cows and pigs. The two other new cottages are for the disturbed classes of
patients, and house sixty in each.
Wants.
It is a matter of regret that an attempt was made to heat all the cottages with steam
from a central point. The present system is expensive and inefficient. Had each cottage
been supplied with hot water boilers, as is the case at Toronto Asylum, the attendants-
could look after the heating apparatus and firing, without the numerous firemen now
employed. The coal consumption would be reduced one-third, if not one-half, and the
wear and tear cut down to a minimum.
The hot water system in Toronto Asylum is satisfactory. It has been in existence for
nearly half a century. One fireman and a number of patients look after all our heating
appliances, including three cottages in the grounds. With modern improvements in hot
water systems of heating the labour and expense are still further reduced. The attempt
to carry steam long distances in pipes to heat cottages must of necessity mean great loss
of heat before it reaches its destination.
Chapel, Hall and Mortuary.
A chapel and hall for entertainments are needed. Were a two-story building erected
such as we have here, the first story might be used for general purposes and the upper
part for a church. A detached building to use as a mortuary and for post-mortem pur-
poses is a necessity.
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Cottages for Employees.
One of the necessities of the situation at Mimico is the erection of a sufficient number
of cottages for those employed. The steward should live outside ; the same is true of the
baker, of the electrical engineer and all those who have stated day labour only to perform,
including a mason, a paiuter and an assistant carpenter. In the oil' -hours of such it is
well not to have them lounging about an asylum. Their leisure time is apt to excite dis-
content among those who are necessitated to be on duty for a greater length of time with
a less amount of pay.
Farm and Garden.
The farm crops were nofc'u[) to an average -except those of hay and oats. An effort
should be made to clear up more of the new land and drain it, as the virgin soil will be
more productive for many years than is the old part of the farm, which was over-cropped
and allowed to be overrun with noxious weeds when the farm was rented. It takes years
to rest such impoverished land and to get rid of such tenacious plants as the Canadian
thistle. At least 3,000 bushels of potatoes will need to be purchased, as that crop is a
comparative failure.
Changes.
During the year Mr. McKenzie, the Store-keeper at Toronto Asylum was made
Bursar at the Branch. I regret to say that in a short time after his appointment he died.
Mr. Corcoran, of Stratford was appointed in his place. Dr. Barber, of the London
Asylum staff, was transferred to Mimico Asylum as Assistant Physician. Miss Watson
was made Matron and Mrs. Elkin is Assistant Matron.
Sewage.
One of the most serious matters at the Branch Asylum is how to dispose of the
sewage now being discharged into the lake. When an east wind blows there is no doubt
some of it is being pumped into the Asylum through the intake pipe and its leakages, and
is being used for domestic purposes. A filter is nearly ready for use, which will doubt-
less take out of the sewage the coarser material and make the flow more pleasant to look
upon, but the indefatigable microbe will not be caught in these ingenious traps. It will
find its way unimpeded to the lake, unless a destructive agent comes in contact with it.
In Toronto Asylum the changes have been few. Dr. Robertson, of Kingston
Asylum, exchanged places with Dr. Buchan of this Asylum on August the lOth. Mr. M.
Keltie was made Store-keeper in place of Mr. A. McKenzie, who was made Bursar at
Mimico Branch Asylum.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
DANIEL CLARK,
Medical Superintendent.
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A. 1893
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Toronto, ior the year ending 30th Sep-
tember, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30ih Sep-
tember, 1892.
Male. Female.
Total. Male.
Female .
Total.
Remaining Oftuln-r 1-t, 1S!I1
Admitted during- year —
By Lieutenant-Governor's Warrant.
" Medical Certificate
Total number under treatment during year
Diecharges during year —
As recovered
" improved
" unimproved .
" not insane
Total number of discharges during year.
Died
Eloped
Transferred
Remaining in Asylum, 30th September, 1892
Total number admitted since opening of Asylum.
discharged
died
eloped
transferred
remaining, 30th September, 1892 . . . .
Number of applications on file, 30th Sept., 1892. . .
63
56
49
10
42
5
1952
961
68
504
82
50
101
138
99
18
1
13
1
tiS
131
27
69
5
26
26
331
119
450
110
340
3828
.348
120
468
121
239
918
231
347
687
3506 1 7331
1845
806
11
497
3797
1767
79
1001
3485 I 3159 ' 6644
340
347
6-57
17
ir
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maximum and minimum number of patients resident in the Asylum, the
total number of days' stay of patients, and the daily average number of patients in
the Asylum, from the 1st October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
Maximum number of patients in residence (on the 4th of July, '92)
Minimum " " " (on the 17th of Oct., '91)
Collective days' stay of all patients in residence during year
Daily average population
Male.
Female .
355
327
124713
340.75
Total,
349
347
127405
350.84
704
674
252118
691.59
Admissions of
Year.
Total Admissions since
Opening.
-
Male. ]
?emale ,
Total.
Male.
female .
Total.
Social State.
62
71
49
128
111
1708
2117
2194
1312
3902
3429
Widowed
Single
Not reported
Total
119
120
339
3826
3506
7331
Religion.
19
25
34
4
"■■27"
32
27
34
2
2
18
51
52
68
6
2
45
850
1070
701
76
35
784
783
983
669
74
51
687
1633
2053
Methodists
Baptists
Congregationalists
1370
150
86
1471
Intidels . . ... .
8"
2
'4 '
'" 12"
3
"222"
87
3825
■ 211'
48
3506
"■433"
1
135
Total
119
120
339
7331
Nationalities.
28
11
12
58
4
2
4
18
16
8
67
7
4
0
46
27
20
125
11
6
4
653
1001
457
1441
126
114
33
570
973
407
1303
139
92
22
1 1223
T^iah
1974
864
2744
265
206
Unknown
55
119
120
339
3825
3506
7331
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TABLE No, 3.
Shewing the Counties from which patients have been admitted up to 30th
September, 1892.
COUNTIES.
Admitted dcking Year.
-
Total Admissions.
Male.
Female .
Total,
Male.
Female .
Total.
Algoma District
8
45
20
27
74
6
30
17
101
96
25
1
76
96
57
25
26
50
58
24
94
5
53
10
'57"
5
22
12
68
79
23
1
62
75
51
22.
■ 22
41
49
16
80
7
71
8
2
18
241
147
38
1
105
42
75
17
26
7
"i22"
59
■■"50"
46
43
135
202
1249
40
13
Brant
1
1
98
Bruce
30
Central Prison
3
l"
3
1
1
27
Carleton
131
Dufferin ,
1
11
Elgin
52
Essex
29
Frontenac
169
Grey
Haldimand
7
4
11
175
48
Haliburton ,
2
Halton
1
14
e"
1
20
138
Hastings
171
Huron ,
108
Kent .
Lambton
1
1
2
47
48
Lanark
1
1
1
1
91
Leeds and Grenville
107
Lennox and Addington
40
Lincoln
...
174
Mercer Reformatory
7
Middlesex
l'
1
i"
i"
2
75
9
2
15
258
162
35
4
124
45
83
13
26
4
1
115
60
1
71
44
42
132
220
1204
124
146
Muskoka District
17
NipisBing District
Norfolk
4
33
Northumberland and Durham
7
9
7
6
14
16
" 2 '
4
1
6
299
Ontario
309
Oxford
73
1
2
1
2
1
4
6
Peel
229
87
Peterborough ...
2
158
30
Prince Edward
52
11
Rainy River District
1
4"
1
4
1
237
119
"Victoria
1
9
4"
i
13
1
121
90
Welland
85
Wentworth
2
1
2
73
3
2
128
267
422
York
55
2453
Not classed •.
160
119
120
339
3825
3606
7331
15
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 4.
Shewiu!^ the Counties from which warranted casses have been admitted up to 30tb
September, 1892.
COUNTIES
Algroma District
Brant
Bruce
Carleton .
Central Prison
DufFerin
Elgin
Es^
Frontfiiac ,
Grey
Haldimand
Halti.n
Hasting* . .
Huron
Kent
Lambton •
Lanark '
Leeds and Grenville . .
Lennox and Addington
Lincoln
Mercer Reformatory .
Middlesex
Admittkd during Year Total Admissions,
Male. Female. Total
14
Male, i Female. Total.
16
0
2
5
12
27
3
1
1
23
50
5
4
47
3
6
2
9
11
11
13
2
13
17
1
1
25
6
5
5
1»
27
»
1
3
36
67
6
5
72
6
»
4:
15
16
11
22
5
Muskoka District
Norfolk
Northunvberland and Durham
Ontario
Oxford
Parry Sound District .
Peel
Perth
Peterborough
Pre.scott and Russell
Prince Edward
Renfrew
Rainy River District
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundaa and Glengarry.
Thunder Bay District
Victoria
Waterloo
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth •...
York
Not classed
Total admissions .
24
63
20
38
1
4+
101
2
1
54
60
3
2
31
7
35
5
3
4
1
24
i3
1
46
9
6
13
38
336
43
977
1
1
26
28
13
2
12
4
21
4
3
3
9
245
487
3
2
80
88
8
2.
39
7
4»
T
3
5
1
36
17
1
67
1»
»
16
47
581
51
1464
16
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
Initials.
Sex.
When Admitted.
When Discharged.
Remarks.
M. S
F
M
F
M
F
F
F
M
M
F
F
F
F
M
M
M
F
F
M. ..
M
F
F. ...
M
M
F
F
F. ...
M
M
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F... .
F
F
F
M
F
M
F
F
M
F
F
F
M
M
M
M
M
F
F. ...
July 24th, 1891
-August 16th, 1890
December 16th, 1890
May 24th, 1888
September 1st, 1891
April 21.st, 1891
May 6th, 1891
July 1st, 1891
September 18th, 1891
April 11th, 1891 ... .
June 2nd, 1891
March 7th, 1891
December 6th, 1884
May 24th, 1891
September 9th, 1891
October 3rd, 1891
May 11th, 1891
January 3rd, 1891
October 10th, 1891
June 10th. 1891
October 7th, 1889
November 16th, 1891
October 3rd, 1891
December 2nd, 1891
May 2nd, 1887
October 3rd, 1891
June 12th, 1891
February 2nd, 18;)1
Occtober 3 1st, 1891
March 27th, 1891
October 23rd. 1891
October 19th, 1891 ....
.March 22nd, 1891
January 16th, 1892
November 3rd, 1891
October 21st, 1891
April 4th, 1891
November 21st, 1891
December 14th, 1891
May 22nd, 1891
July 28th, 1891 ....
October 7th, 1891
January 29th, 1892
February 18th, 1892
October 30th, 1892
February 19th, 1892
February 19th, 1892
February 11th, 1892 ....
August 11th, 1891
June 16th, 1890
February 8th, 1891
June 16th, 1891
March 27th, 1891
October 6th, 1890
February 17th, 1892
October 21st, 1891
October 29th, 1891
June 2nd, 1891
November 12th, 1891
October 3rd, 1891
3rd, 1891
3rd, 1891
6th. 1891
10th, 1891 ....
11th, 1891
12th, 1891
12th, 1891
13th, 1891
16th, 1891
l«th, 1891
19th, 1891
24th, 1891
31st, 1891
November 3rd, 1891
4th, 1891 ....
4th, 1891
14th, 1891
14th, 1891
27th, 1891 ....
27th, 189i
December 10th, 1891
10th, 1891
11th, 1891
12th, 1891
15th, 1891
2l8t, 1891
21st, 1891
29th, 1891 ....
29th, 1891
January 5th, 1892
15th, 1892
18th, 1892 ...
21st, 1892
23rd, 1892
23rd, 1892
28th, 1892
31st, 1892
February 3rd, 1892
7th, 1892
18th. 1892
20th, 1891
20th, 1892
22nd, 1892
23rd, 1892
March 4th, 1892
5th, 1892
7th, 1892
9th, 1892
10th, 1892
12th, 1892
15th, 1892 ....
16th, 18S2
16th, 1892
19th, 1892
22nd, 1892
22nd, 1892
31st 1892
\pril 1st, 1892
A. E. P
E. W
Improved.
Unimproved.
A. D
V. G
i A. B
<i
J. M. H
G. P
Improved.
R. E. T
C. McD
J. C
(C
H. E. A
A. H. W
1 A. E. B
[ F. W
1 G. B. B
1 E. D
«j
1 M. H
A. M
I. J. M
A. J. P
E. A
Improved.
Recovered.
R. W. G
J. T. G
H. L
E. S. T
M. A. C
C. R
Unimproved.
Recovered.
W. S
"
A. H
Improved.
E. H
E. S
Recovered.
S. D
"
E. D. C
J. B
Unimproved.
Recovered.
E. H
H. E. B
M. B
"
L. W
"
J. W
"
M. M
E. McC
E. A
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Not insane.
W. McK
A. H
Unimproved.
Recovered.
W. McC
E. M
Improved.
R. R
Recovered.
D. D
"
L. C
Impioved.
M. E. F
M. E. M
S. N
Recovered.
C. R
W. K
"
G. A
G. D
A. L 1
I. L. A
Unimproved.
Improved.
17
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8)
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5. — Continued.
Shewing the length of residence in. the Asylum of those discharged during the year
* ending 30th September, 1892,
No.
Initials.
Sex.
When Admitted.
When Di.scharged.
Remark.!
7071
W. M. G
M
July 30th, 1891
April 2nd, 1892
Recovered
7006
A. B
M
M
M
May 13th
March 13tb
January 14th
January 25th
Januarj' 28th
1891
1891
1892
1892
1892
2nd
2nd
2nd
7th
Sth
1892
1892
1892
1892
189S ....
"
69R1
R. M
71.^8
J. P
• '
71fi+
R. F
'*
7167
H. VV
((
7053
F. A. F
F
July 6th
1891
Sth
1S92
"
7217
J. T
M
March 21st
1892
22nd
1892
"
6969
W. -T. D
M. ..
March 28th
1891
26th
1892
"
7^04
G. A
M... .
M
March 15th
February 24th
1892
1892
28th
29th
1892
1892
"
7186
W. McK
Unimproved.
7055
7230
H. H
F
F
July 9ih
April 15th
1891
1892
30th
May 2nd
1892
1892
Recovered
S. B
Improved.
716-?
N. C. ..
F
F
January 19th
January 8th
1892
1890
7th
7th
1892 ...
1892
"
6720
M. C
Recovered.
7166
K. S
f;....
January 26th
1892
12th
1892
Unimproved.
7228
R. VV. G
M
April 6th
1892
12th
1892
Recovered
7157
D. C
M
January 13th
1892
16th
1892
"
7153
E. W
M
January 12th
1892
16th
1892
"
7048
A. C
M
M
F
June 29th,
October 29th
March 30th
1891
1801 . .
1892
17th
18th
18th
1892 ....
1892
1892
((
7115
E. F
"
7224
K. T
Unimproved.
7147
M. 1)
F
December 15th
1891
20th,
1892
Recovered,
6992
K. T
M. ...
April 2l8t
1891 ....
20th
1892
"
7213 G S
M
March 21st
1892
26th
1892
"
7208^ M. A. A. M ..
F ....
March 30th
1892
30th
1892
'*
7260
7^16
G. R
M. ...
M
M
M
May 23rd
March 22nd,
March 21.st
March 30th
1892 . .
1892 .. .
1892
1892
June 4th
10th
10th
10th
1892
1892
1892 ....
1892
"
M. B
"
7-^10
J. L
"
7222
T. M
"
7004
H. M
F
F
May 12th,
December 10th
1891
1891
10th
16th
1892
1892
"
7144
A.N
"
7091
M. McC
F
September 1 0th
1891
23rd
1892
"
7089
MM
F
September 18th
1891
July 1st
1892
"
7197
M H
F
March 10th
1892
Ist
1892
"
7041
I). T
M
June 19th
1892
5th
1892
"
7248
T. B
M... .
June 8th,
1892
5th
1892
"
6644
R. N. H
M
November 11th
1889 ....
6th
1892
Impioved
7156
E. L
F
January 13th
1892
6th
1892 ....
Recovered.
6641
J. C
M
April Sth
1890
7th
1892
'
7225
F. 0
F
April 2nd
1892
Sth
1892
'
7184
J. M
F
M
February 22nd
May 20th
1892
1892
12th
13th,
1892
1892 .....
'
7256
W. R
'
7258
E. S C
F
May 22nd
189i
13th
1892
'■ '
7175
L. W
M
February 6th
1892
14th
1892 ....
'
7223
G. B
M
March 30th
1892 ....
14th
1892
"
6413
F. W. J
M
July 19th
1889
19th
1892
Unimproved.
7218
D. A. H
M
March 23rd
1892
23rd
1892
Recovered.
7270
M. B
F
June 15th
1892
Avigu.'^t 1st
1892
Unimproved.
7165
F. T
F
January 25th
1892
3rd
1892
Recovered.
7247
J. 0
M
May 2nd
1892 . .
6th
1892
"
7217
M. A. J
F
March 23rd
1892
18th
1892
"
7288
J. S
M
July 2nd
1892
25th
1892 ....
"
6902
J. S
M
January 24th
1891
30th
1892
Improved.
75^80
G. R
M
M
June 25th
.January 18th
1892
1892 ....
September 5th
Sth
1892
1892
Recovered.
7159
W. H
Improved.
7219
S. C. G
F
March 27th
1892 ....
^th
1892
Recovered.
7246
C. E. B
F
May 1st
1892
10th
1892
Improved.
7333
A. L
F
F
September Sth
July 7th
, 1892
1892 . . .
11th
nth
,1892 ...
, 1892
Recovered.
7291
S. G
18
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. b.— Continued.
Shewing the length of residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year
ending the 30th September, 1892.
No.
7239
7276
5999
7098
5393
4392
7292
7083
6983
7133
7305
7036
Initials.
Sex.
A. C. McF....
F
W. F .
M
M
R. K
M. M. W
F
E. H
M
M
A. C
J. A. P
M
J. H. McK
M
J. A. H
M
M. A. R
F
J. A. G
M
M. A. 0
F
When Admitted.
April
June
January
October
October
September
July
September
April
November
July
June
21st, 1892
23rd, 1892
29th, 1886
3rd, 1891
25th, 1881
17th, 1875
7th, 1892
8th, 1891
20th, 1891
24th, 1892
27th, 1892
Ist, 1891
When Discharged.
September 14th, 1892
15th, 1892
17tb, 1892
20th, 1892
21st, 1892
24th, 1892
27th, 1892
27th, 1892
29th, 1892
30th, 1892
30th, 1892
" 30th, 1892
Remarks.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recover*'(J .
Unimpioved.
Recovered.
19
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate cause of death of those who died
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
No.
4944
6359
407
7095
627-2
68.38
6914
6S53
3278
670G
4682'
444t>
704fi
6739
5777
14
6^85
7067
7150
7130
1774
5837
6525:
5085
5384
7160
6740
7149
7183
7172
4981
6899
7007
4606
7025
7102
6949
5042
7227
2548
•7180
89
■3220
7174
5732
,3755
7134
7233
6193
7277
72.50
4411
6921
7255
4698
7231
Initials.
Sex. I A.ge.
.J. E
•J. G . .
A. McM , . .
H. S
G. F. J ....
W. H. H...
R. McG . . .
.T. W
T. B
G. B
E. S
M. D
W. P
L. T
S. M. W . . .
E. M
K. R
J. R
T. N
R. P
F. E
.T. I.
D. McK ...
3. M
C. E. McM
J. C
A. C
H. R
M. .J
S. D
S. A. G . . .
H. McP ..
G. C
.T. K
M. A. V ...
J. C
G. H
.1. F. L
A. K
D. S
B. H
A. W
M. F
M. M
M. McD . . .
,J. L
H. B. R . .
M. B
A. M. R . .
C. B. T .
R. K
C. A
N. B
J. .J. D.. .
J. D
vv. s
Date of Death.
M
76
M
63
F
68
M
26
M
43
M... .
80
M
68
M
62
M
64
M
69
F
41
F
79 1
M
41 !
M
64 \
F
51 1
F. ...
70 1
F
50
F
GO 1
F
11
F
32
F
80
M
66
M
62 1
M
73
F. ..
40
M
78
M. ...
29
M
40
F
45
F
31
F
58 .
M
36
M
43
M
60
F
29
M
38
M
58
M
39
M
32
M
54
F
55
M
80
F
84
M
57
M
71
M
87
F
31
F'
60
F . ...
64
M
32
M
35
F
43
M....
33
M
53
M
51
M
55
October Ist,
3rd,
5th,
8th,
10th,
10th,
" 13th,
17th,
30th,
3lst.
November 5th,
25th,
28th,
30th,
30th,
December 7th.
" 16th,
18th,
January 2nd,
7th,
8th,
14th,
" loth,
19th,
27th,
February 1st,
11th,
14tli,
29th,
15th,
27th,
28th,
29th,
Slst,
2nd,
3rd,
16th,
19th,
21st,
1st,
2nd,
5th,
6th,
19th,
20th,
29th,
29th,
Slst,
20th,
25th,
5th,
6th,
7th,
16th,
25th,
25th,
Residence in Asylum.
March
April
May
June
July
1891 . .
1891..
1891.
1891..
1891 . .
1891 . .
1891 .
1891..
1891 . .
1891 . .
1891..
1891. .
1891 . .
1891 .
1891..
1891..
1S91 . .
1891.
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892 .
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892. .
1892..
1892..
1892. .
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892. .
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892 . .
1892..
1892..
1892 . .
1892 . .
1892..
1892..
1892..
1892..
1992..
1892 . .
1892 . .
1892..
13
3
45
3
24
1
15
15
50
30
35
7
1
13
10
14
1
15
1
13
30
49
26
21
16
1
10
5
10
7
1
7
3
1
9
5
2
5
10
7
4
1
3
1
ir
5
4
4
1
'"i'
1
2
10
9
10
5
1
10
2
11
2
3
2
1
6
1
9
15
23
18
3
6
9
22
14
23
11
17
27
6
16
14
16
14
24
15
18
30
30
25
18
26
16
21
29
9
11
22
9
16
7
6
28
22
11
17
22
13
27
5
13
17
21
4
11
17
2
23
25
12
27
26
Proximate Cause of
Death.
Gangrene.
Dysentery.
Senile Decay.
Exhaustion.
General Paresis.
Senils Decay.
Cardiac Disease.
General Paresis.
Marasmus.
Marasmus.
Adenitis.
Senile Decay.
Exhaustion of Mania.
Senile Decay.
Pleuro-jmuemonia.
Heart Failure.
General Paresis.
Marasmus.
Tuburcolosis.
Exhaustion of Mania.
Ch. Nephritis.
Marasmus.
General Paresis.
Pneumonia.
Phthisis.
Apoplexy.
Tuburcolosis.
Heart Failure.
Exhaustion of Mania.
Marasmus.
Heart Disease.
Paresis.
Paresis.
Cinroiss of Liver.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Cardiac Dropsy.
Phthisis.
Paresis.
Phthisis.
Exhaustion of Mania.
Senile Decay.
Syncope.
Phthisis.
Epilepsy.
Senile Deoay.
Paralysis.
Cardiac Dropsy.
Cereberal Effus,
Exhaustion of Mania.
Marasmus.
Heart Disease.
Acute Meningitis.
General Paresis.
Phthisis.
Diarrhoea.
20
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. Q.— Continued.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate cause of death of those who died
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
No.
Initials.
7058 J. M..
7042 M. L. A
€897; E. G .
5459 E. U...
7265; T. a. T
7298 A. F...
5758 A. L A
1096 A. M . .
6922 W. F .
7322 E. H. H
2869 F.B ...
€716 D. H. A
€683 J. D
Sex.
Age.
M
1
50
F
38
F
66
F
39
M....
75
F
59
F
43
F
76
M
59
F
30
M
56
M.. ..
49
M
62
Dat*- of Death.
August l.st, 1892 .
7t.h, ]8o2,.
9th, 1892..
" 14th, 1892..
23rd, 1892..
7th, 1892..
31st, 1892..
Sept^mberllth, 1892..
14th, 1892..
1.5th, 1892.,
16th, 1892..
18th, 1892..
30th, 1892..
Residence in Asylum.
Proximate Cause of
Deatli.
1
i
1
10
8
40
1
29
2
2
I
21
1
19
6
26
2
12
2
13
1
11
4
1
11
29
6
20
8
4
15
I-l
16
3
16 ,
General Paresi*.
Phthisis.
Apoplexy.
Phthisis.
Marasmus.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Old Age.
Heart l >iBease.
Marasmus.
Apnplp,>cy.
General Paresis.
Ex. of Melancholia.
21
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189a
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
OCCUPATIONS.
During the Year.
During
Former Years.
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
i"
s"
2
9"
' 98.3 "
11
33
"■'ie ■
""1"
i"
Total.
11
1
2
3
25
25
4
24
44
1
11
4
2
3
4
1
2
15
7
1
18
148
157
32
2
10
2
7
3
1
7
1
1
993
11
19
21
3
1
1042
1
1
16
9
10
30
1
2
2
Total.
Agents
Architects
1
1
1
1
11
I
1
3
25
25
4
24
44
1
11
4
2
4"
1
2
15
1
18
148
155
32
3
1
2
7
3
1
1
1
5
21
3
1
1009
1
1
9
9
30
12
2
Actors
2
Artists
3
Book-keepers
25
Bakers
25
Bricklayers
3
3
7
Butchers . .
24
Blacksmiths
2
2
46
1
Brewers
11
Builders ;
1
1
5
2
Bookbinders
1
2
1
2
4
Biick-makers
6
1
Brakesmen
2
Commercial travellers
15
Cabinet-makers
1
1
s
Confectioners
1
Coopers
18
Carpenters
1
8
i"'
1
9
14»
Clerks
166
Clergymen
32
2
Cooks
Captains of steamboats
Cigar-makers
1
1
11
2
Custom-house officers
3
1
1
1
1
2
Civil servants
8
1
Dyers
1
Domestic servants, all kinds
14
6
14
6
1007
Dress-makers
17
19
21
Editors
3
1
28
28
1070
Fishermen
1
1
Furriers
3
3
1
19
Gardeners
1
10
Grocers
10
Gentlemen
30
1
Gunsmiths ..
2
2
2
Hatters
22
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8.).
A. 1893
TABLE Xo. 7. — Continued.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
OCCUPATIONS.
Dlring the Year.
Ddrikg
Former
Ykars.
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
1
12
s"
9
1
8
2
843
Females
'"378"
1
5
79
26
Total.
1
12
378
3
9
1
8
2
844
.5
79
21
26
44
20
30
TOT.\L.
1
12
10
10
388
3
9
1
1
1
2
10
2
Laborers
29
29
873
5
10
10
1
"■'21"
89
Lawyers
1
22
26
44
20
30
44
20
Millers
30
1
2
1
"".■":
1
2
1
1
Merchants
99
27
7
132
1
'"263"
1
86
6 "
337
" 's"
322
'" 19'
99
27
13
469
1
8
525
1
105
101
Mechanics
28
Music-teachers
13
No occupation
7
9
16
485
1
Nurses . .
1
5
1
5
9
Not stated
530
1
Other occupations
t
1
1
1
112
1
2
1
5
1'
148
5 "
1
2 "
86
2
1
5
1
41
30
19
23
3
4
2
148
26
33
1
3
2
82
86
2
1
5
1
41
30
19
23
3
4
2
" "26"
28
'3 "
2
80
41
Printers
Peddlers
3
1
3
1
33
20
23
3
4
0
Spinsters
4
2 "
1
4
1
4
1
152
Sailors
1
2
27
37
Sisters of Charity .
2
8
2
Shoe-makers
1
i"
1
1
1
83
87
Slaters
1
1
23
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A 1893
TABLE No. 1.— Continued.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
OCCUPATIONS.
During the Year.
During FoKMKr
t Ykab.
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
Total.
Total.
SolditT.s
1
1
8
3
2
1
5
2
56
13
2
74
5
i"
1
12
1
25
2"
2"
1
73
2"
2
3"
805
7
8
5
2
1
7
3
129
13
2
76
5
2
1
1
15
1
805
32
9
Salesmen
5
Surveyors
2
Sail and tent-makers
1
Shopkeepers
7
Stenographers . ,
3
Teachers
Tinsmiths
1
1
2
3
1
132
14
Tavern-keepers
2
Tailor.-;
2
1
3
2
1
3
78
Teamsters
Widow
6
5
Watch-makers
1
Wood-workers
1
15
Wheelwrights
1
Wives
46
46
2
851
Unknown or other employments
2
119
34
Total
120
239
3706
3386
7092
7331
24
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing causes of insanity during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
CAUSES OF INSANITY.
In respect of the admissions for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
NUMBBE OH' INSTANCES IN WHICH KACH CAUSE WAS
ASSIGNED.
As predisposing cause.
Male.
Moral.
Domestic troubles, including loss of relatives or
friends
Religious excitement
Adverse circumstances, including business troubles .
Love afifairs, including seduction
Mental anxiety, " worry "
Fright and nervous shocks
Female .
Physical.
Intemperance in drink
Intemperance, sexual
Self-abuse, sexual
Over-work
Sunstroke
Accident or injury
Puerperal •.
Lactation
Puberty and change of life
Uterine disorders
Brain disease, with general paralysis
Brain disease, with epilepsy
Other forms of brain disease
Other bodily diseases or disorders, including old age.
Fevers
Herhditaky.
With other ascertained cause in combination
With other combined cause not ascertained .
Unknown
Total
1
10
91
119
As exciting cause.
I
Total. I Male.
4
106
120
1
14
197
239
Female .
2
1
13
4
56
119
Total.
2
2
1
11
11
3
45
120
10
16
1
14
1
10
3
12
3
18
6
101
239
25
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1898
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result tliereof during the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Reg.
No.
6873
7086
70«0
7099
7112
7120
7132
7020
7118
7038
7071
6961
7006
7055
7151
7153
7208
7226
7089
7041
7156
7223
7175
7256
7268
7225
7197
6641
7211
Sex.
iP
M ....
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F....
M ....
M ....
M ....
F. .
M . . .
M ...
F.. .
M ...
F . . . .
M ...
F....
M ...
M ...
M ...
F....
F....
F . . . .
M ...
M ...
Initials.
M. G. H . . . .
I. J. M
M. H
E. S. J
E. H
.J. B
M. B
J. W
A. H
M. E. M . . . .
W. M. G....
R. M
A. B
H. H
D. C
E. W
M. A, A. M.
J. H. K
M. M
D. T
E. L
G. B
L. W
W. R
E. S. C. ...
F. O . . . .
M. H
J. C
A. St. J....
Date of Probational
Discharge.
Term of Probation.
October
November
December
J anuary
February
March
April
May
June
July
15th, 1891..
26th, 1891..
nth, 1891..
16th, 1891..
5th, 1891..
22nd 1891..
31st, 1891..
7th, 1892..
23rd, 1892..
18tb, 1892..
29th, 1892..
3rd, 1892..
3rd, 1892..
31st, 1892. .
LSth, 1892..
16th, 1892.,
30th, 1892.
18th, 1892.
30th, 1892.
4th, 1892.
6th, 1892.
nth, 1892.
13th, 1892.
13th, 1892.
22nd, 1892.
23rd, 1892.
24th, 1892.
2nd, 1892.
2nd, 1892.
26
month
Result.
Discharged recovered.
" unimproved.
" recovered.
Returned.
Discharged recovered.
Unimproved.
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. d.— Continued.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result thereof.
Reg.
No.
7247
7217
7165
7280
7291
7098
7083
7292
7198
6378
Sex.
M ..
F...
F...
M ..
F ...
F ...
M ..
M ..
F...
M ..
Initials.
Date of Probational
Discharge.
J. C
M. A. J
F. T
G. R
S. G
M. M. M ....
J. H. McK...
J. A. P
E. S
July
August
9th, 1892..
9th, 1892.
30th, 1892.
5th, 1892.
10th, 1892.
13th, 1892.
26th, 1892.
26th, 1892.
29th, 1892.
Term of Probation.
J. R September 7th, 1892
1 month
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
1 "
Result,
Discharged recovered.
Improved.
Returned.
SUMMARY OF PROBATIONAL DISCHARGES.
Number to whom probational leave was granted. ,
Discharged, recovered ,
' ' improved ,
" unimproved
Returned to Asylum
Absent on probation on 30th September, 1892 . . .
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
18
21
14
19
33
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
18
21
Total.
3V>
27
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 10
Shewing in quinquennial period, the ages of those admitted, recovered and died
during the year.
ADlirfTED.
Rboovbrbd.
DiBD.
Ages.
m
to
n
i
1
,2
S
o
H
i
i
-3
1
Frc
1
2
14
20
14
9
18
10
15
6
9
1
2
1
7
26
41
22
20
30
26
26
16
16
4
4
1
1
1 15 .f '^0 tr
6
12
21
8
11
12
16
10
10
6
3
2
2
1
2
8
8
7
6
1
5
6
3
1
2
3
7
8
6
9
5
• 7
2
1
1
4
11
16
16
11
10
10
13
6
2
1
, 20 II 26 II . . ...
, 25 II 30 II
2
2
5
4
1
2
7
6
4
3
2
3
1
1
4
2
5
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
, 30 ,1 35
6
, 35 1, 40 II
7
1 40 II 45 II
9
, 45 II 50 ,1
1
1 50 II 55 I.
6
, 55 ,, 60 1.
9
, «0 II 65 II
9
, 65 „ 70 1,
6
1 70 II 75 II
4
I 75 II 80 II
2
4
1 80 1. 85 II
1
4
1 85 II 90 II
, , . .
1
. QO ,, QS
Tin
1
1
2
2
Totals
119
120
339
49
50
99
42
27
69
28'
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 11.
JuPPLEMENTARY RETURN — Shewing the duration of insanity, length of residence and
period of treatment, etc., during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
o
- C - 13 1
^ i
SJ i
b: \
J =' ; J ^ 1
= .s
= .5
a.
W;_3 1
of t
rged
year
of t
Bd u
year
PERIODS.
>>
'a
.S
residence
g in As
;ember.
treatment
e discharg
le year.
treatment
re discha
uring the
treatment
3 discharg
uring the
•- Zu '
t4-l ^ ■*i3
«j CO j
^ CT3
0.2
ri^
= >>
■XI fi Hi
eriod
who
prov
eriod
who
prov
O
J &H
3
&^
Under 1 month
97
10 ! 6
2
From 1 to 2 months
12
14 1 14
2
2
„ 2 „ 3
„ 3 „ 4
„ 4 „ .5
„ 5 „ 6
„ 6 „ 7
„ 7 M 8
15
20
8
4
4
2
14 19
20 9
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
8
14
21
7
10
6
H
1
1
„ 8 ,. 9
„ 9 „ 10
„ 10 ,t 11
„ 11 M 12
„ 12 „ 18
M 18 months to
„ 2 to 3 ye
t, 3 II 4
6
2
4
4
6
4
7
5
9
10
3
7
5
. . . •
1
2
1
n 1
46
56
51
8
1
2
2 years .
2
1 1
1
11
6
2
1
21
42
22
26
1
1
1 1
1. 4 II 5
1
11 5 II 6
n 6 II 7
,, 7 - 8
„ 8 1, 9
„ 9 „ 10
„ 10 „ 15
1, 15 „ 20
I, 20 years and
I
1
4
10
1
2
17
1
1
76
1
73
1 1
16
239*
84
1 1
Totals
(i87 99
18
13
*NoTK. — This total must agree with the total admissions of the year.
4 (A.) 29
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 12.
Shewing the nature of employment and the number of days' work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
■Carpenter's shop
Tailor's shop
■Shoe shop
Engineer's shop
Blacksmith's shop
Mason work
Repairing roads
Wood yard and coal shed
Bakery
Laundry
Dairy
Butcher's shop and slaughter house.
•
Piggery
Painting
Farm
Garden ..."
Grounds
■Stable
Kitchen
Dining rooms
Officers' quarters
•Sewing rooms
Knitting
Mending
Wards
Halls
Storeroom
"General ...
Total
of .
S fl o
3-^1
2
3
2
9
2
2
10
6
5
13
9
4
2
4
20
9
6
5
7
77
3
59
29
36
42
4
3
180
553
Days Worked.
Male. Female . Total
626
900
60
1500
.342
460
1440
1450
1039
939
1825
1060
400
800
5060
2504
1600
1230
256C
14052
730
1800
6573
730
626
32850
833156
3130
14052
365
18467
9077
9000
6573
730
313
32850
94.557
30
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Algoma District.
Brant
Bruce
Carleton
DuflEerin
Durham
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
Glengarry
Granville
Grey
Haldimand
Halton
Hastings
Huron
Kent
Lanark
Leeds
L ncoln
Middlesex
Muskoka District. . .
Nipissing District . . .
Norfolk
Northumberland. . . .
Ontario
Oxford
Parry Sound District
Peel
Perth
Peterborough
Prescott
Prinoe Edward
Rainy River District . .
Renfrew
Simcoe
Stormont
Thunder Bay District.
Victoria
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth
'York
Not classed, unknown,
Total
3
3
13
1
3
19
2
2
1
4
1
2
3
2
16
17
4
9
5
13
1
1
1
5
1
1
9
1
7
4
139
30
340
Female-s.
1
3
5'
1
11
1
14
1
1
6
1
1
1
2
13
20
3
1
13
2
10
7
5
12
12
170
347
Total.
2
5
1
12
1
14
2
1
4
3
3
27
1
7
26
7
2
2
5
7
3
4
3
2
29
37
7
1
22
7
23
1
2
1
1
13
1
I
16
6
19
16
309
30
687
31
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8)
A. 1893
TABLE
Patients transferred to other Asylums during
oi
to
<
Sex.
County Originally Admitteu
FHOM.
Nationality.
Initials of Persons
fened.
S 1
a
1"
i
'be
C
J3
DO
'u
o
c
o
1
'a
^ .
o
M.B
50
9
32
35
51
49
50
36
69
40
V
22
35
39
45
40
73
30
49
44
45
30
50
2fi
F .-
York
1
A. C
H. S
"
1
L. McK
1
M. L
,,
1
J. M. M
„
1
1
E. J. B
Bruce.
A. D
York ...
1
1
0. A. A
1
Northumberland
York
S. A. B
,"
1
I. J
1
1
E. McF
E. McG
1 .,
,,
1
S. S
1
X
1
1
A. S
1 " ..
Ontario
1
E. W
York
1
S. B
1
1
1
E. C
„
M. A. C
Essex
1
M. C
T.J
York
1
1
1
B. K
Grey
1
1
A. L
Hastings
1
1
J. M
Grey
E. K. McC
York
1
1
J. W 28
Ontario
'
1 1 1
32
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
No. U.
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Religious
Denomination.
Social
State.
<
m
Z
1— (
S5
o
Q
Admitted by
OCCDPATION.
d
H
Q
o
"o
-§
i
1
i
i)
1
u
(2-1
k
a
"a
o
S
(H a
01 O
o
o 1
.1
u
S
S
S °
2 «
H o
Q
a
1
<D
o
<
3
o
Years.
Mo's.
<
1
1
1
1
1
8
W ..
w ..
w ..
w..
w ..
Servant
Servant
Milliner
Teacher
Wife
Housekeeper
Wife
Servant
Wife
None
Servant
Not stated
Servant
Seamstress
Wife
Not stated
Seamstress
Not stated
Farmer's daughter
1
9
1
1
3
3
1
2
jj
(,
1
1
1
1
n
1
1
1
1
12
1
1
20
,,
1
,.
1
,(
1
1
,,
1
1
•
1
2
2
3
4
w.
,,
(<
1
w ..
w..
w ..
,,
1
1
1
1
1
,,
1
6
..
1
11
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
w.
vv ..
w ..
w ..
w ..
w ..
w..
..
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
?
5
16
1
16
2
i.
1
<,
1
1
,<.
,4
1
1
1
<<
1
<.
1
X
1
1
<>
<.
1
1
(.
33
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Return of Farm and Garden produce for the year ended 30th September, 1892.
Quantity .
Rate.
Value.
Asparagus
Artichokes ...
4,660 bunches
$ c.
4
45
40
1 50
50
2
8
5
15
10
10
3
1 50
5
4
10
3
2
1 00
10
60
49
2
50
2
4
10
7
75
35
10
2
5
45
40
5
5
7 00
1 50
24'
15
$ c.
186 40
24 75
Beets
Beans
285 "
62 "
225 "
1,900 •'
2,650 heads
6,000 "
306 quarts
375
800 dozen
103 20
93 00
Carrots
112 50
Cucumbers
Cauliflowers
Celery
Currants
38 00
212 00
300 00
45 90
Citrcns
37 50
Corn
80 00
Cress
Capsicums
Catjbage
450 bunches
5 bushel
9,849 heads
13 50
75
492 45
G rapes
50 lbs
2 00
Gooseberries
Lettuce
Onii)ns, green
100 quarts ^^
5,500 bunch . •*•
8,000 "
260 bushels
95
]0 00
165 00
160 00
" ripe
Melons
260 00
9 50
Pease in pod
Potatoes
Parsley
Parsnips
30 bushels
433 "
500 bunches
300 bushels
2,500 bunches
6,500 "
55 quarts
295 "
55 bushels
105 "
160 stalks
18 00
212 17
10 00
150 00
Radishes
Raspberries
50 00
260 OO
5 50
Salsifi
20 65
41 25
Sprouts (Brussels)
36 75
16 00
Squash and Pumpkin
520 bunches
475
225 bushels
680 "
375
10 40
23 75
Turnips
101 25
272 00
18 75
Horse Radish
100 bunches
100 tons . ...
5 00
700 00
Western Corn and grasses, feed
412 loads
618 00
Milk
Eggs
By increase
18,135 gallons
524 dozen
760 00
4,352 40
78 60
10,106 92
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TABLE No. 16.
Shewing articles made and repaired in Sewing Rooms during the year ended 30th
September, 1892.
Made.
Aprons
Chemise
Curtains
Cushions ....
Counterpanes
Dresses
Drawers
Jackets
Lamberquins
Nightgowns .
Pillowcases . .
Quilts
Rugs
Shirts, cotton
Sheets "
Repaired.
306
345
12
7
58
307
36
4
59
40
1,239
243
20
405
699
3,500
160
3,400
400
1,040
Made. | Repaired.
Stockings, pairs.
Socks, " . .
Ticks, pillow . . . .
" bed
" mattresses
Towels, roller ....
" diaper...
" coarse . .
Ties, neck
Toilet covers . . . .
Untidy suit
Table napkins . .
Petticoats
Window blinds . .
Table cloths
304
272
64
30
87
193
24
339
38
15
24
108
198
157
91
260
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Coats, uniforms
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Coats, denim, uniforms .
Trousers, "
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Trousers " "
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, LONDON.
October 1st, 1892.
To the Inspector oj Asylums, Ontario : *
Sir, — I have the honor to transmit to you herewith the Twenty-first Annual Report
of this Asylum,
There were in residence at this Asylum on the first day of October, 1891, 974
patients, of whom 493 were men and 481 women. In the course of the twelve months
that have since elapsed, there have been admitted into the Asylum 142 patients, of whom
84 were men and 58 women, making the total number of patients under treatment during
the year, 1,116 — 577 men and 539 women.
Of these patients 60 have been discharged — 39 men and 21 women ; 43 have died —
27 men and 16 women ; 3 have eloped, all men ; and 65 — 40 men and 25 women — have
been transferred to other Asylums, leaving in residence at present 945 patients — 468 men
and 477 women.
Of the 60 patients discharged, 43—27 men and 16 women were discharged recovered ;
12 — 9 men and 3 women were discharged improved ; and 5 — 3 men and 2 women were
discharged at the request of their friends unimproved.
The number of patients discharged recovered and improved was 55, or 39.44 per
cent, of the admissions.
The average annual recovery rate from the opening of the Asylum down to date,
including those discharged improved, has been 40.81 per cent.
The total number of patients under treatment during the year was 1,116 and the
number of deaths 43, so that the death-rate for the year was 3.85 per cent.
The deaths were all from natural and unpreventable causes, there being no death
duiing the year from either homicide, suicide or accident.
The average annual death-rate from the opening of the Asylum down to the present
time, has been 4.58 per cent.
The total number of patients admitted to this Asylum since it was opened on the
20th November, 1870, is 3,368—1,793 men and 1,575 women. Of these there have been
discharged 1,281 — 668 men and 613 women.
There have died 875 — 502 men and 373 women.
There have eloped 60 — 53 men and 7 women.
There have been transferrad to other Asylums 207 — 102 men and 105 women.
Leaving in residence to-day 945 — 468 men and 477 women.
Of the 65 patients transferred during the year just closed, 10 all men, were sent to
Mimico on 23rd of November, 1891 ; 40—20 men and 20 women were sent to the same
Asylum on 18th April, 1892 ; and 15 — 10 men and 5 women were sent, also to Mimico,
on 20th September, 1892.
Repairs, Renewals, etc., of the year.
These have been more numerous and important than ever made before in one year —
I shall not try to specify them all, but will give a list of the more prominent among them.
1. Early in the year the Public Works Department completed the new .slaughter
house mentioned in my last annual report. In January we filled the ice-house belonging
to it, and since then we have killed in the new house and have hung the carcasses in the
cold room — the slaughter house is a complete success and an immense improvement on
the old wooden structure we had been so long using.
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2. The Public Works Department is now building new dining rooms for the main
Asylum — these when finished will be the most valuable improvement ever made at this
institution. It is impossible for me to say how badly they were wanted, or what a relief
and pleasure it will be to me and all concerned to enter upon the use of them.
3. The Public Works Department has just begun a cottage for the butcher of the
Asylum. This will keep him always near his work and constitute him (in some sense) a
watchman day and night, over this important branch of the Asylum service and over the
valuable property connected therewith.
4. In pursuance of our plan to provide more and better accommodation for the
Asylum stock, which is urgently needed, I have this summer begun to build a cow stable
on the site agreed upon — the foundation is laid, a drain put in and by the time I am
stopped by the winter I hope the work will be well advanced. The scheme contemplates
the removal of all the farm buildings to the new site, the conversion of the old site into
ornamental grounds, and the building of an infirmary in the midst of these.
5. We have taken down an old small greenhouse and replaced it with a larger new
one.
6. The Public Works Department has entirely remodelled and immensely improved
the lower floor of the centre building main Asylum. They have rearranged a great part
of the space making new dining rooms for both officers and attendants — greatly improving
the matron's storeroom and enlarging, receiling and reflooring the entrance hall.
7. We have completed the conversion of a large brick coal shed (disused by the
building of the new coal bunkers) into a carpenter's shop and have moved into it ; this
new shop is much larger and more convenient than was the old one.
8. Taken out all windows looking upon the new fire-escape in front of centre build-
ing, main Asylum, and replaced them with doors.
9. Put up a small frame building in the grounds as a safe and convenient repository
for the gardener's tools.
10. Made a small building behind the new slaughter house in which to render tallow
and store hides.
11. Refitted the engineer's house and built him a stable for his cow.
12. Put in and fitted up a steam ash hoist in new boiler house ; the gashes are (by it)
lifted some twenty feet and dropped into a cart, then hauled away and^deposited where
wanted.
13. We took away the two old hoists to the dining rooms and made good all floora
«,nd ceilings.
14. Made tables and fitted up a new attendant's dining room.
15. Made shelving and fitted up matron's new storeroom.
16. Put down 15,000 feet of flooring.
17. Refitted the three storerooms, female side, main Asylum.
18. Made and put up a new flag staff — the old one was decayed and unsafe.
19. Fitted up a stable in west barn for brood mares and foals.
20. We panelled the vestibute and made and put up cornice around fire escape at
front door.
21. Built a new piggery large enough to contain over one hundred pigs.
22. Put up in connection with new slaughter house and new piggery, two thousand
six hundred feet of new picket fence.
23. Pefloored platform in drying room.
24. Reconstructed stage in amusement room, throwing it out some four feet further
into the amusement room.
25. Made twenty-five new tables for north building and other dining rooms.
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T suppose the unspecified work done durinsf the year would far exceed in aggregate
amount the twenty -five items set down above. The small jobs done by the carpenters, the
repairs and fittings done by the engineers, the new work and repairs done by the tinsmith,
the brick, stone, drain and other work done by the plasterer, the work done on the
garden and farm, if it could be all put down would make a very considerable aggregate,
and no wonder since we have not less than two hundred men employed upon their several
tasks over three hundred days in the year.
Alterations and Renewals RECOMMENDEii.
1. Before all else I want a grant of a few thuusind dollars to eaible me to complete
or at least to go on with the removal of the old farm buildings and the reconstruction of
them on the new site chosen. Th :y are at present in the very hexrt of th*? ornamental
grounds, are an eyesore and almost a nuisance. Thny are also quite inadequate to the
purposes for which they were originally builc since with the growth of the rest of the
asylum they have become too small, and since with age they have become antiquated and
almost ruinous. T not only want to move the farm buildings from the unsuitable site
upon which they now stand and build proper buildings upon another site, but it is an
important pjint of my scheme that an infirmary should be built in the middle of the pre-
sent barnyard. An infirmary in a separate building provided with all the modern means
of attendance upon sick people being the one great want of this institution at present.
2. The Medical Superintendent's house at this asylum should be heated with hot
water. I believe it is the only Superintendent's house in the service that is not heated so
or by steam. The change would no doubt have been made long ago (it has been promised
often enough) but as it is in a sense a personal matter I liave not pressed it and it has
been year by year passed over. I hope it will soon be done.
3. The kitchen part of the Bursars' house is the remains of a very old wooden struc-
ture. The wind blows through it like a sieve and it is in a ruinous condition ; this old
frame should be replaced by a brick kitchen. It would not cost many hundred dollars to
make the change and it is one that is urgently needed.
4. For some years I have been asking that a Turkish bath be provided for the use
of the patients at this Asylum. I trust the matter will very soon receive the considera-
tion which I am pursuaded it deserves.
5. For some years T have been promised by the Public Works Department a front
porch for the north building — or at least plans from which I could myself construct one.
So far I have been furnished with neither the porch nor the plans. No doubt, however,
the porch will be supplied during the coming year.
6. The three cottages are in bad repair ; new roofs are required and the outside of
all of them needs painting.
7. The outside of the Medical Superintendent's house should be painted.
8. The lodges at both the front and side gates need a good deal of repairs. Certain
sheds belonging to them are in a ruinous condition, and the roofs of the houses need
repairs and the ou tsides need paint.
9. The sewage pipe leading from the centrifugal pump is giving out ; we have had
to patch it with concrete in several places ; it may collapse any day and should it do so
it would place us in a very trying position. This pipe should be renewed at once.
In the matters of fire protection, sewage disposal, restraint, use or rather disuse of
alcohol and employment of patients, I have nothing to add to what has been presented
in my late reports and especially in the report of last year. Our fire protection appara-
tus is thoroughly efficient and always in order ; the sewage disposal by the " Intermittent
Downward Filtration" system continues a perfect success. For still another year we
have used no restraint or seclusion and no almhol, making nine years disuse of the
former and ten of the latter. As regards, employment of patients there has equally been
no change, more than 800 are occupied every lawful day in some useful manner, and
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the habit of work tbus formed is, I am persuaded, not only useful to the institution
but still more so to the patients.
Amusements During the Year.
These have been more numerous than ever before ; we used our large and commod-
ious hall one hundred and six times during last amusement season — viz. : For dances
fifty times, for "at homes" twenty times, for lectures eleven times, and for theatrical and
other entertainments of like sort eighteen times.
We have again to thank the directors of the Western Fair for the privilege of send-
ing patients to it free of charge, one hundred and nine men and eighty-three women, one
hundred and ninety-two patients in all, were in such condition as to be able to avail them-
selves of the kindness thus extended, and they enjoyed their half d;ty on the Fair Grounds
very much indeed.
To wind up the year and the amusements, we held on 14th September, our fifth
annual athletic sports. An excellent programme was gone through with much enthu-
siasm. The day was perfect, and actors and spectators alike enjoyed themselves greatly.
Our bfst thanks are due to the following firms and individuals for prizes given by them,
viz. :
Robinson, Little & Co. ; J. E. Pavey &, Co, ; Struthers, Anderson & Co. ; J. Mar-
shall & Co. ; Marshall Bros. ; Elliot, Marr & Co. ; M. Masuret ; Jas. Cowan & Co. ; Jas.
Reid & Co. ; W. T. Strong; J. G. Shut!'; Cairncrcss cV Lawrence ; W. S. Barkwell ; 0.
S. Colwell ; R. Lewis; Advertiser Co. ; W. J. Craig; A. D. Cameron & Son ; N. F.
Yeo; J, D. Saunby ; W. Heaman ; J. Perkins ; W. Stevely & Son ; G. Marshall & Co. ;
0. S. Hyman ; John Purdom ; R. C. Macfie ; A. Screaton it Co. ; D. S. Perrin & Co. ;
J. P. O'Higgins & Co ; J. Darch & Son; A. M. Hamilton & Son ; J. Green & Co. ; J.
I.Anderson & Co.; Geo. Heaman; Peter Birtwhistle; Reid Bros. & Co. ; T. Gilh^an ;
J. Burns &, Son ; John Ferguson &, Son ; G. and J. B. Cairncross ; G. McLean ; J. W.
Jones ; C. Bodly and others.
C. S. Hyman ; Mayor Spencer ; Hon. Col. Alyraer ; Col. Smith ; Capt. Denison ;
Capt. Cartwright ; Thos. Purdom ; John Marshall ; W. J. Reid ; Geo. Robinson ; G B.
Sippi ; Thos. S. Hobbs ; D. Mackenzie ; M. Masuret ; G. McLean ; Thos. Gillean kindly
acted as judges.
These annual athletic sports are exceedingly popular with both patients and
employees. I do not know any other way in which so much pleasure may be given at so
cheap a rate.
We had our usual evening band concerts on the lawn in front of the main asylum.
Infirmary.
On 1st October, 1891, there were in the infirmary 40 patients — 20 men and 20
women. During the year 104 patients — 58 men and 46 women were sent to it, making
144 patients — 78 men and 66 women — who were caied for there during the year. Of these
144 patients, 22 — 14 men and 8 women — died in the infirmary ; 82 — 44 men and 38
women — were returned to the general halls of the Asylum improved in health, and 40 —
20 men and 20 women — are under treatment in the infirmary now. It is impossible to
express the value of an infirmary in an institution such as this in which there are all the
time many old, feeble, and actually sick patients. I find it hard to realize that we have
only had this adjunct to the Asylum for three years. I cannot imagine now how we did
without it so long. Even yet we have not such an infirmary as we should have. With our
large number of patients, we require one of a greater capacity. We should have some
single bedded rooms in it, and above all, we ought to have verandas and easy access to the
lawns that should surround it. When our new infirmary is built (as referred to above)
on the site now occupied by the farm buildings, we hope to make as great an advance
upon the pre.sent comforts of the sick as we made three years ago by the inauguration of
the infirmary we have in use to-day.
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Religious Services.
As always heretofore we have had every Sunday morning Protestant service, and
every second Sunday afternoon Catholic service in the Asylum chapel. The average
number of patients who have attended these services has been 436 — 280 men and 156
women. The services of the clergymen of all denominations are given gratuitously. As
it has been said that some are paid and others not, I take this occasion to say that none
are paid anything, either directly or inJirectly — they all give their service freely, and
without any worldly compensation, to the patients, and we are all of us greatly indebted
to them for this genuine Christian charity.
Lectures.
I gave the annual twenty lectures on insanity to the students of the Western Uni
versity and to my own nurses and attendants. The course embraced a description of
every form of mental alienation and was illustrated throughout by cise? tiken from the
various halls of the Asylum.
Officers and Employees.
A year ago the medical staff was composed of Drs. Beemer, Ross and Barber ; the
later was promoted to Mimico Asylum and Dr. Hobbs was appointed in his stead. This
is the only change of any consequence that has occurred on the staff during the pist year.
Changes among attendants and other employees have been fewer in number than ever
before at this Asylum since I have had charge of it The work of the institution has
gone on smoothly and well throughout the year, and [ aai thoroughly well satisded with
the manner each one has done his and her part of it.
Farm and Garden.
The yield of the farm and garden has, I regret to sa/, scarcely been up to par thi.s
year. During May and June we had almost constant rain and it was impossible to get
in the crop in proper season ; nor would it have been any use to put it in had that been
practicable, as the seed would have rotted in the ground. Large ponds stood on the farm
and garden during a large part of the two months mentioned, and where water did not
stand the soil was mostly too soft to support horses or (in many places) even men. The
crop therefore was got in too late and the hot dry weather that followed the rains burned
up a good part of it before it could get big and strong enough to bear the sun. Hay was
good ; potatoes almost a dead failure. We had no tree fruits worth mentioning, but
small fruits were fair.
The yield of the farm was as follows : —
Hay 170 tons
Straw : 40 "
Wheat 230 bmhels
Oats 870 "
Rye 50 "
Potatoes 1,250 "
Green feed 260 loads
Pork 17,255 poun Is
Milk , 20,887 galloas
In the garden we had vegetables as follows : —
Asparagus 1,850 bunches
Beans 91 bushels
Beets 615 «'
Beets 2,013 bunches
Cabbage 16,320 heads
" red ^10
Cauliflower 3,385 "
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Carrots 1 ,690 bunches
Carrots 730 bushels
Celery 16,500 stalks
Corn 1,430 dozen
Cucumbers 410 dozen
" pickling 196 quarts
Horse radish 230 bunches
Kale 655 heads
Lettuce, forced 150 dozen
garden 1,320 "
Onions, green 2,340 bunches
" dried 530 bushels
" pickling 21 "
Parsnips 635 "
Peas 108
Rhubarb 2,960 bunches
Radish, forced 980 "
garden 3,950 "
Salsify 850 "
Seakale beet 138 bushels
Spinach 81 "
Squash Marrows 2,434 "
Turnips, garden 358 *'
Tomatoes 293 "
Of fruit we had
Apples 20 bushels
" crab 38^ "
Currants, red 2,290 quarts
« white 260
black 310
Gooseberries 5,336 "
Melons 1,026 "
Melons, citron ... 83
Pears 45| bushels
Raspberries 4,134 quarts
Strawberries 716 "
Herbs :
Summer savory 850 bunches
Sage ' 450
Thyme 200 "
Mint 350 "
Parsley 350 "
Of plants grown for winter flowering and decorative purposes we had 3.854 ; of
plants raised in the greenhouses for bedding purpost s, 38,006 ; of annuals raised under
glass, 16,628 ; from our own nursery we planted out 40 native maples, 480 Manitoba
maples, 246 Norway spruce, and 370 Au&trian and Scotch pine.
I have tho honor to be,
Sir,
Your ole lient servant,
R. M. BUCKE,
R. Christie, Kpq., Medical Superit tendent,
Inajyector of Asylums,
Toronto, Oat.
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A. 1893
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, London, for the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Remaining October 1st , 1891
493
84
481
58
974
Admitted during year ; —
By Lieutenant- trovernor's Warrant
" Medical Certificate
30
54
14
44
44
98
142
Total number under treatment during year
577
109
539
62
1,116
Discharges during year : —
As recovered .
27
9
3
16
3
2
43
12
5
"improved
" unimproved
Total number of discharges during year
Died
39
27
3
40
21
16
25
60
43
3
65
Eloped
Transferred
171
Remaining in Asylum, 30th September, 1892
468
477
945
Total number admitted since opening of Asylum . .
1,793
1,325
468
1,575
1,098
3,368
" discharged
" died
" eloped
" transferred
r,G8
502
53
102
613
373
7
105
1,281
875
60
207
2,423
" remaining, 30th September, 1892
477
945
No. of applications on file, September 30th, 1892 . . .
7
18
25
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maximum and minimum number of patients resident in the Asylum, the
total number of dajs' stay of patients, and the daily average number of patients in
the Asylum, from the 1st October 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
Maximum number of patients in residence (on the 1st of October, 1891) . .
Minimum " " (on the 18th of April, 1892) . . . .
Collective days' stay of all patients in residence during year
Daily average population
Male.
Female.
41)4
459
178,120
481
468
174,835
479
Total.
975
917
352,955
967
Social State.
Married
Widowed
Single
Not reported
. Total
Religion .
Presbyterians
Episcopalians ... .
Methodists . . .
Baptists . . .
Congregationalists . .
Roman Catholics . . . .
Mennonites
Quakers
Infidels ......
Other denominations
Not reported
Total
Nationalities.
English
Irish
Scotch
Canadian
United States . .
Other Countries
Unknown
Total
Admissions of Year.
Male. Female. Total
84
2
47
1
84
22
9
16
10
18
84
9
5
6
60
3
1
84
37
20
]
58
11
14
12
4
1
10
58
5
3
6
37
2
4
1
58
71
2
67
2
142
33
23
28
14
1
28
142
14
8
12
97
5
5
1
142
Total Admissions since
t)PENING.
Male. Female. Total.
687
49
;)65
8
1,709
375
346
349
129
19
279
4
8
24
80
96
1,709
254
256
173
852
72
43
59
1,709
866
74
576
1
1,517
347
276
348
116
9
287
1
2
«
66
57
1,517
183
307
147
750
44
48
38
1,517
1,553
123
1,541
9
3,226
722
622
697
245
28
566
5
10
32
146
153
3,226
437
563
320
1,602
116
91
97
3,226
Total.
1,624
125
1,608
11
3,368
755
645
725
259
29
594
5
10
32
155
159
3,368
451
571
332
1,699
121
96
98
3,368
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TABLE No. 3.
Shewing the counties from which patients have been admitted up to the 30th September,
1892.
'
Admitted Ditring Year.
Total Admissions.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
Female.
3
33
81
7
102
77
7
12
23
7
8
145
119
118
3
5
1
6
341
34
10
13
101
5
92
5
3
1
21
5
14
21
6
15
17
46
■■■'io"
Total.
9
71
192
11
•303
154
12
22
45
17
13
284
218
296
6
5
4
16
717
64
24
19
262
9
210
6
5
2
34
10
26
54
14
35
28
92
35
2
Total.
1
1
6
38
111
4
101
77
5
10
22
10
5
139
99
178
3
10
Brant
71
Bruce
11
3
14
206
Carleton .
11
Elgin
Essex
5
7
1
6
6
13
209
167
12
Grey
22
.45
17
Hastings . . .
13
Huron
Kent
Lambtou
9
6
7
7
6
10
16
12
17
300
2.30
313
6
Leeds and Grenvil'e
5
Lennox and Addington
3
10
376
30
14
6
161
4
118
1
2
1
13
5
12
33
8
20
11
46
25
2
1709
4
Ifi
Middlesex
24
14
38
755
Norfolk
64
24
19
Oxford
8
6
14
276
Peel
9
Perth
7
4
11
221
6
5
Prince Edward
2
Siincoe
34
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
10
Victoria
26
54
Welland
14
.35
WentvForth
28
York
92
Not classed
35
Thunder Bay
2
142
84
58
1517
3226
3368
(A.)
45
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 4. •
Shewing the counties from which warranted cases have been admitted up to 30th
September, 1892.
Admitted During Year.
Total Admissions.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Ma]e.
Female .
Total.
Total.
1
1
6
20
54
"ii"
31
2
11
28
1
7
3
3
5
41
18
38
1
i
80
11
2
5
26
4
22
5
1
1
8
9"
8
4
11
9
25
432
6
31
85
2
43
70
1
16
13
10
7
106
52
137
1
1
9
179
32
6
6
105
7
72
6
2
1
13
1
18
25
7
24
15
53
1
1163
7
31
Bruce
Carleton
4
i"
5
90
2
Elgin
Essex
Froiitenac ...
3
2
3"
t
32
42
46
75
1
9
10
7
2
65
34
99
16
Haldicnaad . ....
13
Halton .
10
Hastings
7
Huron
6
4
2
i"
1
6
5
3
112
Kent
Lambton
57
140
Lanark
1
Lennox and Addington
1
8
99
21
4
1
79
3
50
1
1
1
Lincoln
9
Middlesex
Norfolk
4
4
8
187
32
Northumberland and Durham
6
Ontario
6
Oxford
Peel
3
3
6
111
7
Perth
Peterborough
2
74
6
Prescott and Russell
1
2
Prince Edwaid
1
1
Siincoe
5
1
9
17
3
13
6
28
1
731
13
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry .
1
Victoria . ...
18
W aterloo
25
Welland
7
Wellington
24
Wentw orth
15
York
53
Thunder Bay . .
1
Total admissions
30
14
44
1207
46
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No 8.)
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of Residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year.
N».
Initials.
Sex.
1
C. J. C
F
2
E. E. B
F
S
R. C
F
4
T. E. S
M
,5
A. C
F
M
a
0. H
1
O.K
M
8
M. A. L
F
q
.7. M
F
M
10
F. W. T
11
A. H
F
M
M....
T^
A. R
13
A. D. McK ....
U
W. H
M
15
C. B
M
M
Ifi
W. S. P
17
M. T. B. S
F
18
J. C. S
M
19
J. S
M
'JO
F. S. L J
F . . .
21
CM
M
22
\V. A
M
23
H. B
M
24
K.McH
M
2.5
T. S
M
26
M.D
M
27
P
M
28
.T. W
M
2!)
E. B
M
30
B. 0
F
31
M. C
M
M
32
M. 0. K
33
M. P
M.. ..
M
R. M
F
3.5
A. J. C
M
36
D. R. E
M
37
R. J. Q
M
,38
J. A. T
M
;«
J.Q
F
40
R. J
F
41
D. H
M
42
S.F
F
43 '
D. B
F
44
J. M. McQ
M
4.5
P. S
M
46
0. McK
M
47 1
R. McL
M.. .
48 !
E. L
F
49
C. F
M
.50
C. N. H
F
,51
E. S ,
M
52 1
R. A. B
M
.53 1
W. E ,
M
,54
D. J.C '
M
55
M. M
F
56
A. L. .J
F ....
57
M. McK 1
F
5S
W. McN
M
59
.7. U
M
60
C. M. R
F
When admitted.
When discharged.
29th
3rd
1st
12th
December 6th
December 8th
June 16th
January 17th
June 25th
February 13th
July 20th
January 23rd
February 21st
April 23rd
April 11th
June 30th
November 2nd
June 18th
December, 18tb
March 1st,
January loth
April
January
April
February
November 24tb
August 22nd
September 28th
March 19th
March 13tl
March 20th
September 17th
August 14th
July 8th
September 23rd
November 11th
September 9th
April 22nd
December 2nd
December 1st
November 25th
May 30th
September 24th
May 14th
July 21st
April 22nd
February 28th
•January
February
February
July
June
March
October
April
April
October
May
September 25th
July 17th
June 20th
April 19th
July 20th
May 14th
7th
25th
20th
22nd,
24th
23rd
26th
29th
25th
15th
22nd
1890
1890
1891
1891
1891
1891
1878
1^91
1891
1891
1891
1891
1881
1890
1890
1890
1890
1890
1891
1891
1890
1891
1891
1880
1891
1890
1890
1886
1871
1890
1890
1890
1890
1891
1891
1891
1891
1891
1891
1892
1891
1892
1891
1890
1892
1890
1882
1891
1892
1891
1892
1890
1887
1890
1890
1891
1892
1892
1889
1892
47
October 12th
29th
November 2nd
7th
10th
20th
20th
20th
2l8t
30st,
December 10th
10th
10th
10th
10th
23rd
24th
24th
Januuary 11th
13th
27th
February 1st
12th
29th
" 29th
29th
29th
" 29th
March 29th
29th
31st
1st
11th
27th
4th
6th
14th
30th
8th
8th
8th
23rd
30th
18th
21st
" 21st
21st
August 3rd
11th
17th
19th
2Gth
29th
31st
September 17th
" 21st
2l8t
24th
28th
30th
April
May
June
July
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1891 .
, 189] .
, 1891 .
, 1891
, 1891 .
1891 .
, 1891 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
,1892
,1892
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, ]?92 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
, 1892 .
Remarks.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered .
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Unimproved,
Recovered.
Improved
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Improved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Recovered.
5(5 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189J^
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate cause of death of those who died during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
(j
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Initials.
Sex.
W. J
W, McG
J. W
E. E. McV . .
P. S
W. H
P. C
J. C
J. McL
.7. McL. S...
H. McC
M. R
A. O. G
H. B
M. A. L ...
M. H. C . . . .
J. H
H. D
J. W
E.J
E. C
M. D
B. McD
M. A. R ....
S. P
J. F
D. T ....
P. McT
J. V. W . . . .
M. B
XT T>
J.M. McN '.
M. A, T . . . .
J. G
R. B
J. W
J. A
C. Z
A. D
R. McD
P. B
M. M
W. G
M...
M...
M...
F ...
F ...
M...
M...
M...
M...
M...
M...
F . ..
M...
M.
F ...
F...
F ...
M ..
F ...
M...
F ...
F ...
M...
F ...
M...
F ...
M...
M...
M...
F ...
F ...
M...
F ...
F...
M...
M...
M...
M...
M...
M...
M...
F ...
M...
Age.
57
70
33
48
68
56
32
40
60
31
34
52
48
37
47
71
81
61
28
43
46
44
50
52
83
70
37
66
43
40
59
71
71
64
81
21
72
54
35
75
18
72
48
Residence in Asylum.
Date of Death.
October 12tih, 1891.
19th, 1891 . .
25th, 1891..
November 2Qd, 1891.
6th, 1891..
January 13th, 1892..
13th, 1892..
21st, 1892..
28th, 1892..
1 February nth, 1892..
l«th, 1892..
25th, 1892 . .
'March 18th, 1892.
I " 20th, 1892.
I •' 24th, 1892.
April 9th, 1892.
16th, 1892.
16th, 1892.
27 th, 1892.
May 6th, 1892.
14th, 1892.
24th, 1892.
27th, 1892.
June 6th, 1892.
12th, 1892.
ISi^h, 1892.
July 16th, 1892.
25th. 1892.
27th, 1892.
August 8th, 1892.
9th, 1892.
14th, 1892.
16th, 1892.
16th, 1892.
18th, 1892.
23rd, 1892.
28th, 1892.
28th, 1892
September 5th, 1892.
" 1.6th, 1892.
" 16th, 1892.
" 18th, 1892.
" 27th, 1892.
0
20
13
0
0
21
7
0
0
6
3
2
1
0
10
21
21
4
7
0
0
14
9
11
0
0
13
0
14
17
0
1
20
0
21
1
0
4
0
21
0
21
15
s
10
10
10
8
4
1
5
4
1
1
8
1
1
5
4
4
4
7
10
0
0
0
0
9
6
1
8
0
7
11
0
11
8
5
3
5
1
4
2
9
10
10
7
15
26
26
12
3
26
29
6
26
5
16
14
26
19
27
17
24
13
0
9
15
16
4
2
13
14
10
6
29
7
6
21
0
14
1
9
28
6
0
7
Pro.ximate Cause of
Death.
General Paresis.
Heart Disease.
Epilepsy.
Exhaustion of Mania.
DiarrhcBa.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Heart Disease.
Apoplexy.
Influenza.
Pneumonia.
Apoplexy.
General Paresis.
General Paresis.
i General Paresis.
Senile Decay.
Senile Decay.
Gangrene.
Phthisis.
Pneumonia.
Exhaut'n Ac. Mania.
Epilepsy.
Phthisis.
Apoplexy.
Senile Decay.
Acute Diarrhcea.
Phthisis.
Exhaust'. Ac. Mania.
Sunstroke.
Dy.sentery.
Exhaust'. Ac. Mania.
Heart Disea!?e.
Acute Diarrhcea.
Acute Diarrhoea.
Acute Diarrhoea.
Phthisis.
Acute Diarrhcea.
Occlusion of Bile Duct
Exhaust'. Ac. Mania.
Senile Decay.
Epilepsy.
Senile Decay.
Obstruc'n of Bile Duct
48
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A 1893
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
During the Year.
During Fobmer Years.
Total.
OCCUPATIONS.
Males.
B'emales
Total.
1
Males.
6
4
6
3
8
22
2
2
4
2
2
2
9
2
11
48
33
2
1
Females
1
Total.
i
6
4
6
3
8
22
2
2
4
2
'
2
9
2
11
48
33
2
1
Agents
1
7
4
Bakers
2
2
8
3
8
22
2
2
4
2
2
Commercial travellers
Cabinet-makers . . , . _
1
1
1
1
3
10
2
Coopers
1
1
3
12
Carpenters
51
Clerks
33
2
1
Carders
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
" "206'
14
9
i
1
2
2
1
210
14
3
10
644
3
1
2
1
9
1
2
2
1
11
11
221
14
3
10
635
3
1
2
3
1
38
1
38
11
682
3
1
2
1
Gardeners
1
1
1
1
9
.... ^.
10
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
'905'
3
10
12
1
1
2
3
905
1
1
4
440
3
10
1
4
12
1
1
2
3
i'
1
4
440
1
Hostlers
1
1
'38'
1
1
38
3
4
943
1
1
4
Labourers
15
15
455
3
10
1
4
1
4
12
49
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8.)
A. 1893
TABLE No. 7 — Continued.
Shewing Tables, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
During the Year.
During Former
Years.
Total.
OCCUPATIONS.
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
Total.
8
'1
9
10
32
1
3
1
43
1
24
2
4
4
4
6
20
12
4
6
1
3
10
25
2
1
1
5
2
4
28
16
1
2
1
2
2
29
8
9
29
5
1 ?
7
1
3
i 1
8
349
8
11
1
9
10
32
1
1
1
9
2
34
1
21
6'
i
3
2
1
ie"
i'
10
i"
9
i"
244
8
Machinists .
2
2
la
1
&
Moulders
1
1
11
32
1
3
1
43
1
Not stated
2
9
11
3
2
4
4
4
35-
2
4
4
4
6
Painters .
1
1
1
1
20
12
3
6
1
21
Printers
13
4
6
Railway Foremen
1
1
2
3
Sailors
1
1
i
1
10
25
11
Students
26
2
1
1
5
2
4
28
I
5
2
4
28
16
Soap-makers
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
19
b
8
20
5
1
1
7
1
3
1
8
105
2
2
29
8
»
29
■•
5
2
Telegraph operators
1
1 2-
' '^
! 1
a
1
1
3
1
3
i *
XJnknowQ or other employments
1 382
Total
84
58
142
1711
1514
3226
3S68
50
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. S).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing causes of Insanity during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Ndmber of instances in which each cause was assigned.
CAUSES OF INSANITY.
In respect of the admissions for the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
As predisposing
cause.
As exciting cause.
As predisposing or
exciting cause
where these could
not be distinguish'd.
JO
Is
la
i
1
6
,2
IS
a
"ca
S
c
"m
s
MOBAL.
Religious excitement
3
1
1
2
2
""3
4
1
4
1
2
2
4
28
3
7
3
6
4.
8
1
5
6
4
2
4
1
4
1
5
2
3
8
65
Adverse circumstances, including business
troubles
6
2
4
2
8
1
5
3
4
2
Love affairs, including seduction
Mental anxiety, " worry "
Fright and nervous shocks
Physical.
Intemperance, sexual
. . _
Self-abuse, sexual
Over-work
Sunstroke
Accident or injury
Pregnancy
1
Puerperal
Puberty and change of life
Uterine disorders
Brain disease, with epilepsy
3
2
1
4
37
Other forms of brain disease
Other bodily diseases or disorders, including
old age
Fevers
Hkrkditart.
With other combined cause not ascertained.
Unknown
23
61
14
44
37
105
Total
84
58
142
84
58
142
51
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8)
A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result thereof during the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
No.
Sex.
F
M
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
F
F
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
F
F
M....
F
M
F
M....
M
M
F
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
M
F
F
F
F
M
F
F
F
M
F
F
F
F
M
M
F
Initials.
Date of Probational
Discharge.
Term of Probation.
Result.
?89fi
M. H
H. B
A. B
JR. M
J. D. C
A. R
M. A. E . . . .
D. H
W. H
J. A. T
A. H
1). B
J. Q
R. McL
B. C
C. McK
D. £
A. J. C
W. B. E ....
R. Q
R. T
P. S
P. R
M. S
M. H
E. L
C. F
C. N. H ...
R. B
A. J
J.D ....
D. J. C
M. A. E . . . ,
R. J
S. M
A. F
E. S
J. C
J. A. W ....
CM. R . . . .
R. McE
J. L
E. McK
M. A. M....
E. A
A. B
W.L
J. G
R. E
M. D
R. H
A. T
S. L
M.K
L. J*
J.K
G. McG
T. R
October
((
. November
December
January
February
((
(<
April
<(
May
j(
((
((
June
((
<(
July
August
September
((
July
9th, 1891....
23rd, 1891....
24th, 1891 ....
24th, 1891....
28th, 1891....
3rd, 1891. ..
(1th, 1891....
7th, 1891 ....
9th, 1891....
10th, 1891 ....
3rd, 1891....
17th, 1891....
30th, 1891....
31st, 1891....
Ist, 1892....
15th, 1892....
23rd, 1892 ....
30th, 1892....
2nd, 1892....
4th, 1892....
17th, 1892....
7th, 1892....
8th, 1892....
13th, 1892....
13th, 1892. . . .
24th, 1892....
29th, 1^92....
12th, 1892....
17th, 1892....
4th, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
24th, 1892....
24th, 1892....
2.5th, 1892....
30th, 1892....
6th, 1892....
13th, 1892....
13th, 1892....
14th, 1892....
25th, 1892....
27th, 1892....
5th, 1892....
14th, 1892 . . .
16th, 1892....
20th, 1892....
25th, 1892....
28th, 1892....
2nd, 1892....
12th, 1892....
19th, 1892....
27 th, 1892....
29th, 1892.,..
15th, 1892....
17th, 1892....
19th, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
30th, 1892....
6 months
Returned.
3217
^817
3 "
3 "
Discharged improved.
Returned.
3171
3115
6 "
1 "
Discharged recovered.
Returned.
3198
3 "
Discharged unimpoved.
Returned.
3013
6 "
3209
6 "
Discharged recovered.
" improved.
3043
3186
1 "
6 "
3170
3 "
" recovered.
3155
3 "
" improved.
3224
5 "
" recovered.
9.^^(^
6 "
" unimproved
2935
t^998
2 "
6 "
" improved.
" recovered.
3243
3 "
H 11
3246
3 "
.t «l
3^39
3 "
Returned.
3238
2787
3 "
2 "
Discharged recovered.
Returned.
3262
3 "
Discharged recovered.
3183
6 "
Still out.
2798
6 "
2896
6 "
Returned .
3193
3 "
Discharged recovered.
3'^fi7
3 "
3229
3 "
(1 »t
3020
3 "
n t(
3208
3 "
(( "
3'W9
6 "
Still out.
3034
3013
3 "
6 "
Discharged recovered.
Still out.
3305
3 "
Discharged improved.
3249
6 "
Still out.
3195
3296
3252
3 "
2 "
3 "
Returned.
Discharged recovered.
Returned.
3272
6 "
Still out.
3306
3 "
Discharged recovered.
3218
6 "
Still out.
3226
6 "
2928
3 "
Returned.
3196
3 "
<(
3261
3 "
Still out.
3056
3 •'
3040
3 "
(1
3248
3310
3 "
3 "
Returned.
3271
3 "
3342
3 «
"
3327
3214
2 "
3 "
Still out.
3321
3 "
«'
3263
1 "
<»
3281
2697
3 "
3 "
4,
;J314
3 "
52
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
SUMMARY OF PROBATIONAL DISCHARGES.
Number to whom probational leave was granted
Discharged, recovered
" improved
" unimproved
Returned to Asylum
Absent on probation on 30th September, 1892 . . .
Total
Male. ! Female.
Total.
Male.
Female .
Total .
33
33
25
.58
25
58
53
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189a
TABLE JSTo. 10.
Shewing in quinquennial period, the a£;es of those admitted, recovered and died during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Admitted.
Recovered.
Died.
Ages.
Male.
Female.
3
Total.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
Female .
Total.
From 15 to 20 years
4
7
3
3
1
1
M 20 „ 25 ,
5
2
7
4
4
8
1
1
M 25 „ 30
13
4
17
7
5
12
1
1
„ 30 „ 35 ,
14
9
23
5
3
8
4
4
.. 35 „ 40 „ ....
7
7
14
9
2
11
3
a
„ 40 „ 45
6
4
10
1
3
4
3
2
5
„ 45 M 50 „ ....
6
9
15
1
1
2
2
3
5.
M 50 ,. 55 „ ....
6
8
14
3
2
5
2
3
5,
M 55 „ 60 „ ....
8
7
15
2
1
3
2
2
„ 60 M 65 „
3
2
5
2
1
2
5
3
7
2
1
3
1
1
4
3
M 65 11 70 II .
2
M 70 ,1 75 „ ....
3
3
T
11 75 „ 80 „
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
.1 80 11 85 M ....
1
1
S
Unknown
2
2
Totals
84
58
142
39
21
60
27
16
43
54
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 11.
Shewing the duration of insanity, length of residence and period of treatment, etc.,
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
PERIODS.
-2
a
>>
'5
_C
o r
s «
p
Length of residence of those
remaining in Asyhim on
30th September.
Periods of treatment of those
who were discharged cured
during the year.
Periods of treatment of those
who were discharged im-
proved during the year.
Periods! of treatment of those
who were discharged unim-
proved during the year.
TJnder 1 month
27
19
14
10
6
8
7
2
5
4
1
11
14
13
14
8
25
4
8
5
4
8
2
41
37
74
36
47
34
38
32
35
36
184
92
144
1
From 1 to 2 month s
1
2
5
4
2
1
6
3
2
6
2
4
„ 2 „ 3
1
„ 3 .- 4 „
1
: 1
i
5
1
1
1
„ 4 „ 5 „
„ 5 m 6
1
„ 6 m 7 M
„ 7 „ 8
„ 8 ., 9 M
„ 9 M 10 M
„ 10 „ 11 M
„ 11 M 12 .,
„ 12 M 18 ,.
It 18 months to 2 years
9
2
8
6
2
6
2
M 2 to 3 years
„ 3 m 4 ,
„ 4 m 6
1
1
! 2
1
„ 5 m 6 M
" 6 m 7
„ 7 „ 8
„ 8 m 9
1
1
„ 9 M 10 „
„ 10 M 15
1
„ 15 M 20 M
1
3
Totals
142
945
43
12
5
55
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 12.
Shewing the nature of employment and the number of day's work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Carpenter's shop
Tailor's shop
Shoe Shop
Engineer's shop
Mason work
Wood yard and coal shed
Bakery , '
Laundry
Dairy
Butcher's shop and slaughter house
Painting
Farm
Garden
Stable
Kitchen
Dining-rooms
Sewing-rooms
Knitting
Mending
Wards
Storeroom
General
Mat-making
Total
Si ^
.O O
3 ?
11
4
1
6
4
3
3
20
2
5
4
31
30
10
30
41
80
92
7
359
3
161
1
Days Wokked.
Male.
908
3,270
1,073
309
1,771
1,236
789
932
1,698
366
1.528
1,102
9,285
9,077
3,111
2,451
3,391
50,848
670
40,849
Female.
4,479
169
133,756
6,660
8,989
24,037
27,787
2,092
56,954
7,594
35
138,796
Total.
3,270
],073
309
1,771
1,236
789
932
6,177
535
1,528
1,102
9,285
9.077
3,111
9,111
12,380
24,037
27,787
2,092
107,802
670
48,443
85
272,552
66
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Algoma District
Brant
Bruce
Car]e*;on
Dundas
Durham
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
Grey
Haldimand
Halton
Hastings
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Lanark
Leeds
Lennox and Addington . . .
Middlesex
Norfolk
Northumberland
Ontario
Oxford
Peel
Perth
Peterborough
Prescott
Simcoe
Stormont
Vict(jria
Waterloo
Wellington
Wentworth
York
Not classed, unknown, etc
Males.
Total
K
49
1
1
1
30
24
2
3
2
1
2
43
31
64
1
2
102
2
2
39
1
38
408
Females.
3
6
29
2
3
30
36
2
6
2
1
4
41
36
46
129
5
4
35
2
26
1
1
4
1
1
6
1
4
6
3
477
Total.
5
12
78
3
1
4
60
60
4
9
4
2
6
84
66
110
1
2
2
231
7
2
4
74
3
64
1
1
4
2
3
9
2
4
11
10
945
57
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE
Patients transferred to
1
05
bo
<
Sex.
County Originally Admitted
Fkom,
Nationality.
1
as
g
CM
o
.-3
,2
IS
Is
i
§
.a
a
"S
1— 1
J3
o
"o
CO
a
3
b
O
tc
<D
'B
a
o ^
n C
15
O
J A
71
69
71
45
42
42
77
52
74
76
46
64
45
V
65
68
66
53
37
33
60
42
54
38
44
65
51
43
66
55
51
47
55
57
33
34
69
77
53
51
51
69
51
43
44
47
69
68
45
74
York
Victoria.
York
"i'
1
W B
M C
1
1
E C
(«
S F
HastingK
1
1
W Q
York
P K
1
"l'
1
E L
, i
I
it
J M
A R
,
York
t
E J
A D
York .
1
1
M C
M. G
N B
Oxford
1
"l"
M B
1
M T
York .
1
1
M B
I *M
1
1
F Y
Perth
C. B
Peel
1
K W
Bruce
1
S H
York . . .
1
L S
Peel .
1
1
M O'M
York
M t±
1
E M
Grenville
1
1
1
1
1
B J
Peterboro'
E B
B M
Grenville
M G.
Hastings
J T B
Oxford
Middlesex
Ontario
1
J D C
1
1
R C
P B
Oxford
1
1
J. H
G K
Unknown . .
1
T L
Frontenac
1
1
J. M
D. McR
X McM
Unknown
Stormont
r
1
W O'C
1
1
1
1
A P
Elgin
D. N
A. McI
F. G
G. S
York .
1
1
1
York
1
F S
I
1
A. T
Lanark
58
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
No. 14.
other Asylums, 1892.
Religious Denomi-
nations.
Social
STATE.
Duration of
Insanity
prior to
Admitted
BY
Occupation.
6
'o
o
c
o
oi
.1
1
B
_o
'■43
_C
c
o
a
Hi
•n
01
O
•6
%
o
•a
'$
c
•a
.2
*b
.1
Si
CS
s
Admission.
*>
1
0;
C3
u
01
0
d
if
J
"o
OS
i)
a
0
•0
1
I"
<
1
1
1
'"'i'
1
"'i'
'""i"
'""i'
1
""i
i"
1
"i
""'i
'"' 1
""i
""1
""1'
1
1
" i
1
"i
1
1
1
1
1
"1
""1
1
Moulder
Mimico.
1
10
Farmer
Tailor
Labourer
Farmer
Carpenter
Labourer
(<
1
1
1
"'i'
"
1
....
1
"
"
■
"
1
"
Not staled
"
1
""5
"'i'
"
Home duties
Domestic
Home duties
Not stated
"
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
16
Home duties
Housekeeper
"
1
3
9
" 1
"
Domestic
"
1
""2
It
Not stated
Home duties
"
"'i'
1
1
"1
"
1
"
1
"
Not stated
"
1
1
1
"1'
'<
1
"19'
4
Domestic
Not stated
Domestic
Home duties
«'
"
1
1
"
"
4
1
"
Domestic
"
1
"
1
1
Not stated
"
1
1
Shoemaker
Farmer
Tailor
Farmer
"
"'I6
1
2
«'
1
"
1
"'i'
"
1
1
Labourer
Farmer
Not stated
Labourer
Not stated.
Farmer
"
1
«'
1
1
"'7'
' 15
2
1
"6
1
' "1'
<(
....
1
"
1
1
'«
Teacher
Labourer
«'
1
"
1
1
1
Carpenter
Farmer
Labourer
Brewer
'«
1
"
i
.,
1
""1
Painter
Farmer
Not stated
'»
"i'
L
"
((
59
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE
Patients transferred to
£
6
<
Sex.
County Originally Admitted
From.
Nationality.
H
OB
a
o
S2
"3
00
a
a
a
cS
O
a
i
1— 1
-c*
1
a
m
i
1
1
'S
a
s
b
o
1-
o
J. W.
44
81
51
50
64
56
47
55
41
72
49
54
56
53
1 ....
Oxford
1
J. B
York
Elgin
1
1
::;; ;.;;
J H
C B
Middlesex.
1
M. H
Essex
1
1
1
W B
J P
Huron
D H
1
1
1
1
1
1
J. K .
Middlesex
0 C
Oxford .•
1
1
H W
Bruce
C. D
M. D
Middlesex
1
1
_
C F
Huron
1
M A J
Bruce
1
60
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
No. 14. — Continued.
other Asylums, 1892.
RsLidious Denomi-
nations.
Social
STATE.
Duration of
Insanity
prior TO
Admitted
BY
OCCCPATION.
.a
H
o
a
s
c
Ph
•5
B
O
1
1
a
as
t^
O
1
1
1
O
'$
u
o
-o
.23
I.
T3
S
Admission.
Is
U
"2
'Eo
a
a
u
a
0
•a
u
a
-^
s
s
" 1
1
"l
1
1
""i'
1
1
1
""'i'
1
1
Farmer Min
1
. . .
Not stated '
Labourer
1
1
i
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Labourer
Farmer '
1
I
1
1
■■■■5'
"i
1
1
'^
1
1
' "i
9
""2
Home duties '
1
Domestic '
1
. . . .
1
6 (A.)
61
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Number of articles passing through the Laundry during the year ending September
30th, 1892.
Articles.
Dresses
Skirts
Aprons
Chemises
" flannel
Drawers
Night drespes
Waists
Neckties
Collars
Cuffs, pairs of
Handkerchiefs
Shawls
Caps
Hoods and bonnets
Stockings, pairs of
Socks, '*
Gloves and mitts
Shirts
" flannel
Guernseys <■•
Coats
Pants
Vests
Blouses
" pants and overalls
Sheets
" slips
Quilts
" canvas
Crumb cloths
Pillow-slips
" shams
" ticks
Bolster-slips
Towels
Table cloths
Table napkins
Table covers
Tray cloths
Sideboard covers
Bureau covers
Blankets
Ticks
Mattrasses
Pillows .
Blinds and Curtains
Carriage rugs
Horse nets
Laundry wraps
Pudding cloths
Number,
Total.
12,313
7,003
3I,8fiO
35,794
1,042
17,233
14,004
1,178
2,625
5,037
i,157
7,461
6
829
4
20,427
21,264
2
25,674
3,894
2,704
1,890
2,004
781
72
64
103,311
629
9,311
15
1
59,669
188
166
148
60,330
13,284
5,260
82
136
8
781
0,698
8,106
35
5
47
12
4
2,066
2,250
489,409
62
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 16.
Articles made and repaired in the Wards during the year ending September
30th, 1892.
Articles.
Dresses
*' uniform .
Aprons
" uniform .
Skirts
Drawers
Chemises
Night dresses . .
Chemises flannel
Waists
Neckties
Coats
Pants
Vests
Blouses
" pants and overalls.
Shirts
" flannel
Guernseys
Nightshirts
Caps, women's
" men's
Bibs
Sheets
" slip
Quilts hemmed
" canvas
Pillow-slips
Pillow-shams
Pillows
Bureau covers
Pillow-ticks
Blankets
Socks, pairs of . . .
Stockings, pairs of.
Mats
Ticks
Mattrasses
Towels
Table cloths
Table covers
Table napkins
Pudding cloths
Crumb cloths ... , ,
Laundry wraps
Sacks
Baskets
Chairs, painted
" varnished
" painted and varnished
" cane seated ...
Made.
1,498
68
2,259
222
468
674
1,279
279
69
5
697
1,084
26
23
3
254
34
1,623
20
7
6
1,505
36
117
30
12
Total .
15
547
308
1,388
24
9
316
59
3
88
55
12
66
Repaired.
4,858
3,286
41
1,875
129
1,614
1,534
2,277
212
176
1,007
1,583
461
39
32
2,081
206
16
772
348
540
672
2,069
2,346
3,260
30
26
1.53
55
26,840
63
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 17.
Articles made and repaired in the Tailors' Shop during the yesr ending 30thi
September, 1892.
Made.
Repaired.
Coats, uniform
54
9
69
2
360
585
216
13
14
1
25
1
13
Pants
Vests
" jacket
'
Total
1,329
39
•
Cloth slippers 90 pairs.
64
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 18.
Articles made in Tinsmiths' Shop during the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Potato strainers
Bake pans
Bath
Fire screens*'
Trays for oil
Teapots
Teapot stands
Tin pails
" slop.
milk....
Trays of various sizes .
Fountain covers
Cofifeeijots
Lnnch tins
Tin boxes
Tank float
Tin pitchers
Basins, wash
Dippers
Oil feeders
Steamers
Cake tins
Pancake turners
Torpedo ventilators
Cuspidores
Colander
Ashkettles
Teakettles
Soup cans
Coffee boiler
Tea cannisters
Coffee "
Steamkettle covers
Bread graters
Measures
Insect powder dredges
Milkpans
Muffin rings
Tincups
■Gravy btrainei
Bread pans
Made.
2
33
1
2
14
9
12
2
2
26
13
4
3
2
4
1
11
4
14
3
3
4
2
3
50
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
2
6
18
3
72
1
25
65
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189S
TABLE No. 19.
Articles made and repaired in the Sewing Room during the year ending Sept. 30bh, 1892.
Articles.
Made.
Repaired.
Dresses
15
68
" unitorm . . .
Drawers
69 .
Shirts
7
612
" flannel
3"?
Shrouds
42
44
288
Slipper uppers
Mattrass ticks
23
Socks (pairs of)
1,920
Sheets
27
Pillow ticks
61
34
8
Table cloths
Blinds
Blankets
1
Carpets
3
BapTs
Tea strainers
4
12
2
1
2
3
26
1
24
3
Sideboard covers
Cushion
Mats . r
Aprons
Pillowshams
Caps (women's)
ful ia'M
645
2,687
TABLE No. 20.
Amount of knitting done in Wards during the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Stockings 1,018 pai
refooted 213
Socks 1,521
" refooted 390
Mitts 35
Cuflfs 4
Total 3,181 pairs.
Baby shirts 3
Hoods, crocheted 12
TABLE No. 21.
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Patches 548
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56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE HAM-
ILTON ASYLUM FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER, 1892.
Hamilton, Oct. 1st, 1892.
To the Inspector of Prisons, Asrjlums and Public Charities, Ontario :
Sir, — I have the honor to submit herewith the Seventeenth Annual Report of this
Asylum for the year ending September 30th, 1892 :
Number of patients in residence Oct. 1st, 1891
Admitted by Lieutenant-Governor's warrant
" medical certificate
Total number admitted during the year .
Number discharged as recovered . .
• ' improved
" unimproved
Total number of discharges during the year
" under treatment during the year
Number of elopements during the year
" deaths during the year
" transfers to other asylums
" remaining in asylum, 30th Sept. , 1892
Ratio of discharges recovered and improved of admissions 44.29 per cent.
Ratio of total discharges of admissions 48.99 "
Mortality ou whole number under treatment 3.64 "
Cost of maintenance per patient for year ending Sept. 30th, 1892 . . §132 28
Daily average number of patients working 890
Days work done by men 137,192
" " women.. 1 119,601
Male.
447
30
45
75
Female
447
23
51
74
22
11
5
38
522
3
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25
432
23
10
2
35
521
14
10
442
Total.
894
53
96
149
45
21
7
73
1043
3
38
35
894
Total number of days' work .
2.56,793
Admissions.
I beg to direct your attention to the fact that 149 new cases were admitted durinc
the year, as against 1.57 cases last year, showing that the average annual requirement for
asylum accommodation for the past two years in the Hamilton district is 153. A peculiar
coincidence is the fact that on Oct. 1st, 1891, there were the same number of males and
females in residence, viz., 447 males and 447 females ; total, 894. This year on the same
date we have exactly the same number in residence — 432 males and 462 females ; total,
894. The disproportion this year between males and females is partially accounted for
by 25 men and only 10 women being transferred to Mimico.
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Discharges.
The total number of discharges this year is 73, or 48.99 per cent, of the number
admitted during the year. The number discharged recovered and improved is 66, or
44.29 per cent, of the admissions; three cases were written off as elopers ; 3.5 cases were
transferred to Mimico Asylum, and 38 died during the year, making a total of 149
discharges. This is exactly the number of new cases admitted during the year, thus
showing that the 35 cases transferred to Mimico represent the annual increment requir-
ing admission over and above our present accommodation.
Deaths.
The total number of deaths this year is 38, as against 40 last year, or 3.64 per cent.,
against 3.75 per cent, last year on the whole number under treatment during the year.
Considering the fact that we had a visitation of the epidemic la grippe in both years, we
regard this as bearing unmistakable evidence of the healthfulness and general sanitary
excellence of our asylum. As a medical staff we might be vain enough to take credit to
ourselves for high professional skill in maintaining so low a death-rate, and whilst I
believe we have done our whole duty in this respect, yet the conclusion forces itself upon
us, that to the habit of enforcing thorough cleanliness, proper ventilation, keeping our
patients as much as possible in the open air, together with our excellent drainage and the
general salubrity of our location is very largely due the fact that we are able to rejoice in
such a low mortality.
It also affords me pleasure to report that amid the mental wreckage of so large a
population, a large number of whose minds are dominated by strong suicidal and homi-
cidal propensities, no accident has happened to disturb our peace or shock the public
mind, and all our deaths are attributed to natural causes.
New Buildings.
Since my last report our new farm buildings have reached completion ; the whole
group of new buildings now consisting of barn, horse stable, stable for fat cattle and
sheep, slaughter-house, refrigerator, weigh scales, piggery and root-house.
The horse stable is built at a right-angle from the barn, leaving two sides of the
square open. To enclose the barnyard and form a rectangular square, two stone walls
were built, each. 100 feet long; these walls were very substantially built, being four feet
thick at the base, tapering to three feet at the top, and eight feet high. The barnyard
is paved with stone set on edge and a foot deep. There is a tank in the centre of the
yard for draining the liquid manure into it. The whole stonework was done in the most
substantial manner by asylum labor and will last for ages.
The new reservoir is also completed with a pump house and hose tower adjoining it
for fire protection. This reservoir has a capacity for holding 200,000 gallons of water ; a
powerful new pump was introduced for fire protection and a test was made of our new
system on Sept. 13th, in the presence of Mr. TuUy, the Chief Engineer, and Mr. Christie,
Inspector of Asylums, and was pronounced a success.
A brick cottage for engineer at pump house, Queen St., is also completed and
occupied ; the premises are also fenced in and present a more tidy appearance than
before.
The stone cottage on the Muirhead farm, which was destroyed by fire a few years
ago, is being rebuilt under our own superintendence ; this will make a very comfortable
and commodious house for some member of the staff.
The dining-room annexes at main building are now in process of construction, and
when completed will fill the proverbial long-felt want ; the old dining-rooms can be con-
verted into dormitories, which will add considerably to our capacity.
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Eepairs and Alterations.
The old cow stable wag moved over adjoining the new farm buildings and placed on
a stone foundation ; it makes a capital cart shed and tool house.
The old driving-shed was raised up thiee feet, new sills put under it and a stone
foundation, and re-shingled ; it is now in capital condition.
The old carpenter-shop was moved to an isolated position, and a stone foundation
put under it, and a cement floor ; it makes a good paint-shop.
The two airing-court sheds, which were no longer any use since we did away with
airing-courts, were moved out to the grove behind main building and placed end to end ;
a row of heavy cedar posts was placed on each side so as to widen the building to 40 feet,
and the roof carried down to the top of the posts, another row of posts was placed
parallel with the side posts in the centre of the building to support the roof, with cross-
beams laid across the tops of the ])osts, and the whole enclosed with the old boards from
the airing-court fence; by this device we get a building 150 feet long by 40 feet wide,
which we intend to use as a curling shed, with two rinks in it. We hope to have
splendid sport here for our patients during the winter months. I shall have to ask for
the necessary curling stones to enable us to conduct the roarin' game, which I am sure
will be unhesitatingly granted.
The old root-house, which was never properly constructed, had become unfit for- use,
the roof had fallen in, and was in a state of general decay. After the debris was all
cleared away, a good stone wall remained 66x24ft. A new roof was put on it, and a
cement floor, and we have now an excellent and convenient root-house for the use of the
gardener.
Consumption of Coal.
For several years hard coal has been used here for both pumping and heating pur-
poses, with the result that unless we got a first-class quality of coal a large percentage
of the coal passed through the grates unconsumed, and unless we were careful to screen
the ashes a considerable waste was the result.
At your own suggestion a very thorough test was made at the pumping house on
Queen St., by our engineer and Mr. Geo. Wheler, to decide the relative value and cost
of hard coal, soft coa), and coal screenings. It would occupy too much space to give a
detailed statement of the various tests, the following will, however, give a general indica-
tion of the result.
Hard Coal used at Pump House. — The amount of hard coal used for one year
(according to test in pumping a given quantity of water in one day) is 292 tons, at $4.92
per ton, the contract price, equal to $1,436.64 for a year.
Soft Coal used at Pmnp House. — The amount of soft coal used in one year, according
to same test, the conditions being exactly the same, is 219 tons, at $3.90 per ton, contract
price, equal to $854.10 for a year.
Coal Screenings usf-d at Pump House ivith Fire Blower. — The amount of screenings
used in one year, according to same test, the conditions being exactly the same as in the
two former cases, is 267|- tons at $2.94, contract price, equal to $786.45 for one year.
The result of the test proves that there is a saving of $582.51 in favor of soft coal
over hard coal per year, and a saving of .$650.16 in favor of sci-eenings over hard coal,
and a saving of .$67.65 in favor of screenings over soft coal, or in other words the saving
in soft coal over hard coal is 40 per cent., and of screenings over hard coal 45 per cent.
If this be a correct test, and I have not the slightest reason to doubt it, for I know
that the utmost care was taken to reach a correct conclusion, then the use of soft coal or
screenings for all the boilers in the institution would mean a saving of from $4,000 to
$5,000 a year.
Farm.
The products of the farm were up to, and in some things, above the average. The
hay crop was an immense crop, yielding 200 tons. We threshed 628 bushels of wheat,
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1,559 bushels of oats, and 180 bushels of peas. The root crop, including carrots, man-
golds and turnips, is far above the average. The potato crop is ajfailure, the heavy rains
in the month of June rotted the seed in the ground. We sold 222 fat hogs and realized
on them $1,727.49.
A stationary engine, boiler and cutting box are now being placed at the barn for
cutting ensilage and other kinds of food. 16 acres of green corn are being cut up and
carried into the silo. This is an important advance in feeding, from which we hope to
reap the most profitable results. During the winter our teams were engaged in hauling
gravel up the mountain from the west end of the city for road-making. In summer,
besides doing the ordinary farm work, we quarried and hauled about 200 cords of stone
for building and paving purposes. Our farm buildings, and especially our barnyard, we
regard as equal to, if not surpassing anything to be found in the Province in point of
convenience and substantiality. 760 rods of drain were laid with tile, and [10 acres of
new land stumped with machine.
Garden.
The returns from the fruit and vegetable garden were fullyjup to the average, with
the exception of raspberries, which were a failure on account of] the bushes being killed
with winter frost.
The ornamental grounds were kept in excellent condition. The driveway in front
of Orchard House was gravelled, a substantial new stone culvert was built under the main
avenue road ; a large number of fruit and ornamental trees were planted ; new roads were
made and old ones repaired. The under-draining of the garden was completed, and a
good deal of grading and levelling was done which will greatly improve the appearance
of the grounds.
Wants for Next Year.
I have for years urged upon you the necessity of erecting an isolated Hospital for
the treatment of those requiring special nursing. A considerable percentage of our popu-
lation are bed-ridden, and often suffer from acute physical as well as mental disease,
others suffer from malignant disease, such as foul ulcers, cancers, etc., where it is neces-
sary to isolate them, and apply the most rigid antiseptic treatment in order to make life
bearable. Special nursing and appliances are necessary to do this work successfully.
Again, friends from a distance often come and like to spend the last days or hours
with the departing ones, and though they are bereft of reason, the tender ties of nature
are none the less strong, and the friends are often solicitous that they shall be surrounded
with all the comforts which a beneficient and scientific age can aff'ord. I need not say
that this cannot be done in the general wards of an Asylum. The noise and tumult
which results from the segregation of a large number of the insane in one building for-
bids the idea of maintaining that calmness and serenity so welcome in the presence of dis-
ease and death. A serious epidemic of any kind would render our condition both helpless
and hopeless, without the necessary isolation to stay its ravages. Various expedients
have been resorted to in setting apart sections of a building often at inconvenient height
from the ground for Hospital purposes ; there are many drawbacks to such an arrange-
ment. Nothing short of an isolated building, specially constructed for the purpose, caa
properly fill the conditions necessary to success.
Last year an appropriation was made for this purpose, but for some reason or other
no tenders were asked for, and the money was allowed to lapse, in my report last year
I indulged the hope that the appropriation would be re- voted this year, but the Legisla-
ture in its wisdom did not see fit to grant it.
We shall await with interest the next meeting of the Legislature in the hope that
our long cherished desire for the erection of an isolated Hospital may meet with a hearty
response.
A new coal shed is urgently needed at the pump house on Queen street, the present
shed has to be propped up to keep it from falling to pieces. I recommend that a brick
shed be built of sufficitjnt capacity to hold a year's supply of coal.
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The steps and portico at entrance to main building are in a dilapidated condition and
need renewal.
The front entrance from James street to avenue has a rather shibby appearance, an
iron gate and iron fence railing accross the avenue from the northern boundary to the
corner of porter's lodge would enhance its appearance materially.
Our staff of attendants is too small ; there is only one attendant for every seventeen
patients. When vacancies occur, and others are away on holidays, we are sometimes
severely handicapped for help. I would therefore ask for two additional male and two
female attendants. I would also direct your attention to the necessity of adopting a
graduated scale of wages for attendants ; it is not fair that those who have been years in
the service and have become valuable in proportion to their length of service should receive
the same wages as the merest novitiate ; again, a graduated scale would tend to give us
a more reliable and permanent class of attendants.
I would also again put in a plea for an advance of wages to the cooks and laundresses*
They are the hardest worked class in the service and the most difficult^to find when a
vacancy occurs.
Christmas Decorations.
The holiday decorations on the halls were of the most beautiful and artisticjdesign,
and commanded general admiration. The asylum was thrown open to the public|during
the holiday week and hundreds availed themselves of the opportunity to witness the
beauty and grandeur of our efforts.
I have much pleasure in testifying to the skill and taste displayed by attendants and
patients alike, in beautifying and adorning the halls.
A great deal of the work done was of a permanent character and remained through-
out the year, many neat pieces of furniture and bric-a-brac were made in the carpenter-
shop. The females were enterprising in making carpets, mats, curtains, mottoes, and
floral designs in great variety. The cultivation of flowers, plants and hanging baskets in
great profusion also adds beauty and freshness to the halls.
The officers' quarters at Orchard House have been painted throughout, in the most
chaste and artistic designs. A good deal of repainting has also been done on the halls.
Water Supply.
The water supply to this Asylum is complicated expensive and unsatisfactory. It is
first pumped from the city at Queen street to our underground tanks, a height of
250 feet, then it has to be repumped up to our tanks at the top of the buildings, another
50 feet.
The heavy pressure necessary to force the water to such a height produces a heavy
strain on the pipes, and constant leakage is the result.
An effort was made four years ago to find water by boring 1,200 feet about 500 yards
back from the brink of the mountain, but no water was found. A test was then made
of the spring on the Terryberry farm, about a mile south of the Asylum. An engine was
used for pumping, and a continuous test was made for eighteen hours, and 26,560 gallons
were pumped in that time. Then a test was made of the spring on the Hess farm, which
is a Eftile east of the Terryberry spring, and the two springs were found to have about an
equal capacity. The two springs would give us 70,000 gallons in the twenty four hours
pumping continuously. Our requirements are 80,000, so the scheme was abandoned for
the time being.
In my opinion water in sufficient quantity cannot be found near the brink of the
mountain ; but I have a theory that it can be found in abundance a mile south. The
rock formation dips gradually back for about a mile, and then gradually rises again beyond
that point, thus forming a water basin where these springs are to be found. If water can
be found ihere it would run into our reservoir by gravitation, and the saving over our
present system, for all time to come, would be at least i^3,000 a year.
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Rate op Maintenance.
The per capita rate of maintenance for this year is S132.28. The rate of mainte-
nance last year was $128.11, thus showing an increase of $4.17 this year over last year.
This increase may be partly accounted for from the fact that on account of the late
delivery of coal last year, $12,000 of last year's account was charged to this year's account.
The'water and gas accounts are important items in swelling our maintenance account.
In my opinion the time is opportune to consider the question of either making our
own gas or furnishing us with an electric light plant. I need not dwell on the many
advantages of the latter over the forraei-. Its greater security against lire should alone
commend it as the proper light for Asylum purposes.
''^^I beg to draw your attention to the ]iresent system of furni.shing butter by contract
through local dealers. The quality of butter furnished is a constant source of complaint.
The contract system itself, I believe, is largely responsible for it. Our butter is furnished
this year at 16| cents per pound, and I am satisfied that a first-class article cannot be
furnished the year round at that price. It is true we can refuse to take it if it is not up
to the standard ; but it is unpleasant to be in constant conflict with the contractor. I
would strongly recommend that an arrangement be made by which we can get creamery
butter, or failing that, that we be allowed the privilege of purchasing from such
dealers as will furnish us with the best and cheapest article.
Lectures,
The' usual course of lectures was given to the attendants on nursing and the general
care of the insane. We hope to further develop this course into a regular training
school for nursing as soon as we have an Hospital for clinical training.
Pathological Laboratory.
We fitted up a room adjoining the mortuary for a Patholor;icBl laboratory, and con-
siderable progress has already been made in mounting morbid specimens for microscopical
observation. We have a splendid micro.^cope by Leitz — a microtome, hemocytometer,
etc., and are already fairly equi{)ped scientifically, for prosecuting Pathological research.
Library and Music.
Our library is small and ill assorted ; it needs replenishing badly. I would recom-
mend that a small grant be made for this purpose.
The orchestra has made good progress under the leadership of Dr. Forster. We
need a musical instructor with a view to organizing a brass band, also a musical female
attendant, whose special duty it would be lo instruct the patients. I have great confi-
dence in music as a remedial agent, and many of our patients have fiist-class musical talent.
We have only one piano. I would recommend that another one be purchased for Orchard
House.
Religious Service.
Regular religious service has been held every Sabbath morning, and every alternate
Sabbath by the Roman Catholics in the afternoon. A new departure was taken in hold-
ing the morning service in the grove under the trees during the summer months. The
patients seemed to enjoy the change very much. I have pleasure in extending my hearty
thanks to all the clerical gentlemen who have ministered to our spiritual wants during
the year, and especially to Alexander Gavillei-, Esq., of the city, who kindly and cheer-
fully supplies all vacancies when other ministers fail to come, which is ty no means
infrequent.
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Amusements.
We have not been unmindful of the social as well as the physical welfare of our
patients during the year.
During the winter season the weekly dances, concerts and dramatic performances
were kept up regularly. We are very much indebted to many kind friends in the city,
who are ever ready to minister to our wants in providing excellent entertainment of great
variety.
Our own musical and dramatic club renders splendid service ; some of its members
possess musical and dramatic art of a high order.
Every Saturday afternoon in summer is set apart for games. Three hundred patients
were taken for a sail on the lake. Our annual athletic sports passed off with great eclat.
A splendid programme of sports, including a tug of war between Main Building and
Orchard House, was provided ; and, besides sports for the women, competitive prizes
were offered for best sewing, darning, pAtching, knitting, crochet and obh«r fancy work ;
also prizes for the best dressed females in institution clothing. During the winter we are
looking forward to the enjoyment of capital sport on the ice in our new curling shed.
Staff.
I am glad to say there have been no changes in the staff during the year. Dr.
Reynolds had two months' leave of absence to visit Europe during the summer. With
your approval he engaged Dr. Edgar, of the city, to fill his place during his absence, and
I am glad to say that he discharged his duties most efficiently.
Mrs. Keegan, the matron, also got three months' leave to visit England, and is still
absent. Miss Augusta Nelles was added to the staff on July the 9th, and is at present
discharging the duties of Mrs. Keegan. The usual changes have taken place among the
attendants and employes, either by resignation or dismissil. I am glad to say that my
relations with all have been of the most cordial character; with few exceptions I have
received the most willing and loyal support from officers and employes alike, without
which my best effTorts to succeed would have been in vain. The temptation is strong to
mention the names of some who have specially distinguished themselves by faithfuiness
and unwearied attention to duty, but prudence forbids the idea, and I unwillingly stay
my hand.
Conclusion.
To sum up, the year has been full of activity and progress. Oar field of operation
has been large and, I trust, fruitful of good works. Everything which human skill and
ingenuity could devise has been done to make the lives of our large family happy and
comfortable, and to lighten the burden of sorrow which drags so many of them down to
an impenetrable abyss of sadness and gloom.
It is cheering for us to know that during the year so many have been enabled to
resume their citizenship and return to their kindred and homes clothed and in their right
mind. Let us hope that a still greater harvest awaits us in the futnre.
I have the honor to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES RUSSELL,
Medical Superintendent.
73
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
ANNUAL STATISTICAL KEPOET
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Hamilton, for the year ending 30th
Soptember, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
447
75
Female .
Total
447
74
894
Admitted during year :— ,
30
45
23
51
53
96
' ' Medical Certificate
149
522
90
432
521
59
1,043
Discharges during year :—
22
11
0
23
10
2
45
21
7
" improved
" unimproved
Total number of discharges during year
Died
Eloped
Transferred
38
24
3
25
35
14
10
73
38
3
35
149
462
894
1,313
881
1,279
817
2,592
" discharged
" died
" eloped
" transferred
422
322
60
77
484
254
1
78
906
576
61
155
1,698
432
462
894
No. of applications on file, September 30th, 1892 . . ,
4
10
14
74
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A 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maximum and minimum number of patients resident in the Asylum, the
total number of days' stay of patient.s, and the daily average number of patients in
the Asylum, from the 1st October 1891, to .30th September, 1892.
Maximum number of patients in residence (on the 23rd of August, 1892) . .
Minimum " " (on the 19th of April, 1892)
Collective days' stay of all patients in residence during year
Daily average population
Social State.
Married or widowed
Single
Not reported
Total
Religion.
Presbyterians
Episcopalians ...
Methodists
Baptists
Congregationalists . .
Roman Catholics . . .
Mennonites
Quakers
Infidels
Other denominations
Not reported
Total
Nationalities.
English
Irish
Scotch
Canadian
United States . .
Other Countries
Unknown
Total
Male.
Female .
447
471
428
454
161,776
167,865
442.01
458.64
Total.
918
882
329,641
900.6
Admissions of Year.
Total Admissions since
Opening.
Male.
Female. Total
36
39
75
n
13
19
2
1
14
2
44
30
74
17
26
2
80
69
11
75
12
10
3
45
2
3
75
10
9
6
45
2
74
149
28
22
45
4
1
25
2
17
5
149
22
19
9
90
Male.
605
708
Female.
718
561
1,313 1,279
252
278
287
61
7
248
12
8
1
96
63
149
1,313
216
191
97
690
37
46
36
1,313
234
227
303
81
11
266
6
5
0
108
38
1,279
149
252
104
658
36
50
30
1,279
Total.
Total.
1,323
1,269
2,592
486
505
590
142
18
514
18
13
1
204
101
2,592
365
443
201
1,348
73
96
66
2,592
75
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 3.
Shewing the counties from which patients have been admitted up to the 30th September,
1892
Admitted During Year.
Total Admissions.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
Female .
2
63
12
10
9
6
1
7
29
43
46
4
8
4
2
1
5
■■■'76 "
6
2
63
28
29
6
1
22
7
12
2
2
2 "
132
9
2
14
50
66
119
254
133
Total.
9
129
17
20
18
9
1
21
81
101
89
9
11
6
5
2
11
10
151
15
13
103
62
5X
16
4
36
9
19
5
7
1
5
304
22
6
24
96
118
226
472
275
1
Total.
. 7
66
5
10
9
3
5
3
1
2
1
8
1
2
3
Dufferin
Elffin
2
14
52
58
43
5
3
I
1
6
10
75
9
11
50
34
24
10
3
14
2
7
3
5
1
3
172
13
4
10
46
52
107
218
142
1
2
5
3
2
6
4
4
11
7
Halton —
1
1
Xent
4
1
5
i'"
8
r
1
9
Norfolk
Oxford
Peel
1
1
Perth
2
2
10
10
20
Welland
5
5
9
16
8
6
9
16
13
11
18
32
Total admisBions
75
74
149
1313
1279
2592
76
56 Victoria
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 18ii3
TABLE No. 4.
Shewing the counties from which warranted cases have been admitted up to 30tb
September, 1892.
Admittkd Dcking Year.
Total Admis
-IONS.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
Female .
6
6
1
1
2
14
11
16
2
2
l"
"4"
"'"33 '
1
2
21
13
18
5
Total.
Total.
Algoma District
6
31
5
9
8
1
6
49
12
15
14
2
1
15
50
38
39
7
2
I
1
10
9
86
4
9
52
34
36
12
,1
6
15
5
5
1
3
202
14
6 ■
19
41
46
67
83
208
1
1244 1
Brant
Bruce
2
3
5
Carleton
2
2
2
Dufferin
2
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
13
36
27
23
5 ■
i"
3
1
6
9
1
7
31
21
18
7
3
5
1
7
3
3
1
3
131
11
4
8
27
30
43
44
118
766
(irev
Haldimaad
Halton
Hastingfs ...
3
2
1
1
. ...
4
3
Huron
1
1
Kent
Lambton
Lanark
Leeds and Grenville
Lennox and Addington
Lincoln
Middlesex
1
1
Muskoka District
1
5
1
5
Norfolk
Northumberland and Durham
Ontario '
Oxford
Parry Sound District
Peel
7
5
8
2
2
"71"
3
2
11
14
16
24
39
90
478
Perth
Peterborough : . .
Prescott and Russell
2
2
Prince Edward
Rainy River District
Renfrew
Siincoe
7
6
13
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Thunder Bay District
Victoria
Waterloo
2
1
3
1
3
4
5
5
3
I
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth
York i
Total admissions j
30
23
53
i
7 (A.)
77
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1898
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of Residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year.
No.
Initials.
Sex.
When admitted.
When discharged.
Remarks.
1
P. s
M
M
January 6th, 1891 .....
September 20th, 1882
October 1st, 1891
7th, 1891
Recovered,
2
J. H. M
Unimproved.
3
J. T
M
June 19th, 1890
7th, 1891
Recovered.
4
E. M
F
M
F
M
M
August 13th, 1891
November 8th, 1889 ....
September 13th, 1891
December 24th, 1890
May 8tb, 1891
13th, 1891
15th, 1891
16th, 1891
17th, 1891
17th, 1891
•'
5
A. K
Unimproved.
Q
B. G
7
CM
Recovered.
8
E. P
"
9
W. G
M
August 1st, 1891 ... .
22nd, 1891
Unimproved.
10
W. B
M
M
M
July 30th, 1890
June 20th, i891
April 28th, 1886
24th, 1891 . . .
26th, 1891
30th, 1891
Recovered.
11
D. G
Unimproved.
12
J. B
"
13
W. H
M
June 19th, 1890
November 9th, 1891
Improved.
11
A. Mc
F
F
August 22nd, 1891
March 30th, 1891
14th, 1891
15th, 1891 ....
"
15
C. A. M
Recovered.
16
C. H
M
January 24th, 1888
27th, 1891
Improved.
17
C. M. C
M
May 18th, 1886
December 2nd, 1891
"
18
A.J
F
F
September 4th, 1891
August 15th, 1890
5th, 1891
14th, 1891
Unimproved.
19
M. A..
Recovered.
20
A. D. A
M
February 26th, 1890
18th, 1891
Improved.
21
A. iVi. B
F
November 6th, 1891
21st, 1891
Recovered.
2''
T. H
M
F
August 6th, 1891
December 12th, 1890
30th, 1891
January 2nd, 1892
•'
23
E. Mc
"
24
D. E
M
July 6th, 1891
7th, 1892
"
25
H. P
F
August 16th, 1890 .
Jth, 1892
Improved.
26
E. E. D
F
April 3rd, 1891
16th, 1892
"
07
T. K
F
F
F
March 23rd, 1881
July 25th, 1891
September 15th, 1891
18th, 1892
19th, 1892
29th, 1892
"
28
F. S
Recovered.
29
L. B
Improved.
^0
L. Mc
M
December 10th, 1890
30th, 1892
Recovered.
SI
B. M. R
F
June 26th, 1891 .. ..
February 22nd, 1892
"•
S2
J. K
M
March 29th, 1888
24th, 1892
Improved.
S3
J. N ...
M....
February 10th, 1890
March 15th, 1892
"
34
J. A
M
J anuary 1st, 1890
15th, 1892
"
S5
E. L
F
October 10th, 1882 ....
19th, 1892
Recovered.
36
H. 0. W
M
September 23rd, 1891
April 2nd, 1892
"
S7
T. Mc
M
October 24th, 1891
6th, 1892
"
^8
C. H
F
February 7th, 1891
11th, 1892
"
S9
M. A. B
F
March 22nd, 1892 ....
May 6th, 1892 ...
Improved.
B. C
F
F
April 7th, 1892
June 29th, 1891
21st, 1892
26th, 1892 ... .
Recovered.
tl
.T. R -
'
7cS
1)6 ^ ictoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5 —Continued.
Shewing the length of Residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year.
No. I Initials.
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
€0
61
62
63
64
€5
66
€7
68
69
70
71
72
73
M. H.
E. N. C. .
M. J. Mc
0. W
H.M
M. Mc. . . .
C. A. R. .
F. L....
J. B. C. . .
J. H
R. H . . . .
R. S. B. . .
R. C
C. G
B. R
M. O'L...
A. M ....
A. J
S. R
C. E
K. M
M. Mc . . .
R. Mc ...
S. N.R...
E. H
C. F
M. M. J.
P. G
E. R
T. D
J. M
M. J. W . ,
Sex,
F.
F.
F .
M.
M.
F.
F.
M.
M.
M.
M.
M.
M.
F.
F .
F.
M.
M..
F..
F..
F..
F..
M..
M..
F ..
M..
F..
M..
F..
M..
M..
F ..
When Admitted.
When Discharged.
Remarks.
3rd,
21st,
8th,
13th,
30th,
February
March
March
March
May
September 9th,
February 2nd,
November 10th,
March 15 th,
October 13th,
July 9th,
June 21st,
December 13th,
October 20th,
December 23rd,
November 26th,
March 3rd,
September 14th,
June
April
March
June
January
July
April
July
June
August
November 24th,
November 13th,
January 18th,
December 7th,
18th,
2nd,
19th,
14th,
8th,
16th,
11th,
26th,
9th,
20th,
1892
1892
1889
1889
1891
1891
1891
1890
1892
1891
1889
1892
1890
1891
1891
1891
1892
1891
1889
1892
1891
1892
1891
1891
1892
1892
1892
1890
1890
1889
1891
1891
May
Junt
July
26th,
28th,
22nd,
23rd,
23rd,
1st,
5th,
Sth,
14th,
15th,
18th,
23rd,
23rd,
28th,
August 3rd,
3rd,
" 5th,
Sth,
15th,
25th,
29th,
September 5th,
7th,
7th,
9th,
12th,
12th,
13th,
17th,
19th,
19th,
27th,
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
1892
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 181'3
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate cause of death of those who died during-
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
No.
Initials.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
II
12
1.^
W. B
F. J
M. A. C. .
0. R
1. H
E. L . . . .
J. Mc. . .
W. H. , .
M. C. . . .
J. G. Mc
O. F. A.
G. D.. .
S. M
14 I W.B
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
2.S
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
T. C. . .
J. C. .
M. E . .
W. H T.
E. B . . .
J. K . . .
S. M .
W. J. B.
A. H..
C. H. L.
J. .r. .
I. T
Sex.
M.
M.
F .
M.
F.
F .
M
F .
F .
M
M.
M.
F .,
M..
M.
M.
M.,
M.
V ..
M.,
F .
M.,
M.
M.
M..
F ..
R. M
J. J
M
M
A. A. C. W. .
M
M. J
F
G. H
M
R W. . . .
M
I. S
F
F
M. G
J. S
M
F
F
M
J. Mc
M. B
F
Age.
72
34
66
41
43
42
52
75
67
70
35
55
62
51
46
63
77
48
62
58
54
36
41
41
67
35
67
80
48
47
30
62
47
40
73
56
39
66
Date of Deatn.
Residence in
Asylum.
JS
<a
^
a
C3
>^
s
a 1
I
October 10th,
" 21st,
November 7th,
9th,
9th,
19th,
January 16th,
23rd,
February 5th,
12th,
12th,
7th,
12th,
22nd,
26th,
27th,
6th,
7th,
7th,
8th,
lOr.h,
18th,
5th,
14th,
19Mi,
25th.
1st,
14th,
19th,
30th,
3rd,
28th,
30th,
September 7th,
13th.
14th,
19th,
" 26th,
March
April
May
June
July
August
1891.
11
1891..
2
1891..
1891..
3
1891..
1
1891..
6
1892..
3
1892..
15
1892..
15
1892..
1892..
1
1892..
9
1892..
2
1892..
1892. .
1892,,
6
1892..
16
1892..
3
1892 .
1892..
3
1892..
3
1892..
o
1892..
1892..
1
1892..
3
1892..
8
1892,.
8
1892..
15
1892..
1892 .
1892.
8
1892 .|
16
1892..
16
1892..
2
1892..
1892..
1892.. 1
3
1892..'
16
Proximate Cause of
Death.
5
9
4
3
;^
10
3
10
10
2
1
5
2
6
6
11
8
11
10
8
3
7
4
9
9
5
4
8
1
4
5
5
9
7
19
9
19
7
28
3
15
6
13
19
4
7
9
15
25
16
14
3
22
4
7
16
4
2
15
1
6
18
13
13
2
11
13
10
10
25
5
3
Epileptic Dementia,
Diarrhoea.
Dysentery.
Paralytic Dementia.
Dementia.
Phthi-sis.
Acute Peritonitis.
Paralysis.
Senile Dementia.
Paralytic Dementia.
Epilepsy.
Phthisis.
Paralytic Dementia.
Ex haut. of Melancholia
Erysipelas.
Exhaust, of Dementia.
Paralysis.
Bright's Disease.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Exhaust, of Dementia.
Heart Disease.
Exhaust, of Dementia.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Phthisis.
Pneumonia.
Pneumonia.
Exhaut. of Melancholia
Epilepsy.
Dysentery.
Anseuiia.
Exhaust, of Dementia.
Syncope.
Exhaustion of Mama.
General Paralysis.
Phthisis.
80
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
During the Ykar.
During
Former Years.
Total.
OCCUPATIONS.
Males. Females Total.
Males.
Females
Total.
Agents
6
5
3
4
6
18
1
1
2
2
1
1
4
3
1
1
5
50
29
7
2
1
::::::::
i"
6'
i"
6
5
3
4
6
18
1
1
3
2
1
1
4
3
1
1
5
50
35
7
2
2
6
Book-keepers
1
1
6
3
Bricklayers
1
1
5
Butchers ....
6
Blacksmiths
Brewers . . .
2
2
20
1
Builders . . ...
1
3
Broom-makers
2
1
1
■Commercial travellers . . .
4
Cabinet-makers
3
1
Confectioners
1
Coopers
5
Carpenters
Olerks
3
3
53
35
Clergymen
7
2
2
1
]
1
■Cigarmakers . ,
3
1
1
1
1
i
4
4
3
396
4
1
7
5
1
2
2
4
10
2
1
347
""'349'
20
3
i'
""533
1
4'
1
4
3
1
1
350
. 20
1
4
4
3
399
4
1
7
6
1
2
2
4
533
11
2
1
347
4
1
1
4
3
Civil servants
1
barters . . . . . .
1
Dyers
1
i'
2
1
7
2
2
Domestic servants, all kinds
357
Dressmakers
22
1
Druggists
4
Engineers
2
2
6
Editors
3
28
28
427
4
1
Gardeners
1
1
8
6
■Glass-blowers
1
2
2
4
48
48
581
Inn -keepers
11
Jewellers ....
2
1
Labourers
14
i'
14
1
361
Laundresses
5
1
Lawyers
1
1
4
81
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TABLE No. 1— Continued.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
During the Year.
During
Former Years.
Total.
OCCUPATIONS.
Males.
Females
1
Total.
Males.
Females
Total.
3
15
2
5
21
25
2
2
60
2
2
69
31
1
3
17
5
6
1
1
4
9
6
10
3
2
20
19
1
1
1
1
3
28
7
3
18
1
5
11
3
129
2443
Masons
3
15
2
5
13
23
8"
2
2
51
2'
50
3
.....
i'
4
6'
19'
18
io"
6
99
1205
3
Machinists
2
2
17
Millers
2
Moulders
Merchants .
1
1
6
21
Mechanics
Music- teachers
1
1
2&
2
Marble-cutters
2
15
2
2
No occupation . .
Night-watchmen
5
5
10
76
2
Nurses. ...
2
Not stated
4
4
2
19
28
1
3
17
5
5
1
1
9'
6
4
3
2
20
i'
1
1
1
3
10
7
3
8
1
5
1
30
1238
73^
Other occupations
Plasterers
2
33
1
Photographers
3
Painters
2
1
2
1
19
Printers
Peddlers
6
6
Physicians
1
1
2
Pump-makers
1
Spinsters
4
4
1
8
Sailors
1
10
Students
6-
Spinners
10
Stone-cutters
3
Saddlers
2
Shoemakers
1
3
1
3
21
Seamstret'ses
22
1
Soldiers .....*
1
1
Sail and tent-makers
1
3
Teachers
1
1
29
Tinsmiths
Tavern-keepers 1
3
Tailors
Tanners
1
1
19
1
Teamsters
5
11
Waggon-makers
Unknown or other employments
2
2
5
129
74
149
Total
75
2592
82
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TABLE No. 8.
Shewing causes of Insanity during the year ending 30th September, 1892,
Number of instances in which each
cause was assigned.
CAUSE -i OF INSANITY.
In respect of the admissions for the year ending ."iOth Septem-
ber, 1892.
As predisposing
cause.
Moral.
Domestic troubles, including loss of relatives or friends
Religious excitement
Adverse circumstances, including business troubles ....
Love affairs, including seduction
Mental anxietj% " worry "
Fright and nervous shocks
Physical.
Intemperance in drink
Intemperance, sexual
Self- abuse, sexual
Over-work
Sunstroke
Accident or injury
Pregnancy
Puerperal
Lactatic n
Puberty and change of life . .
Uterine disorders
Brain disease, with epilepsy
Other forms of brain disease
Other bodily diseases or disorders, including old age.
Hereditary.
With other combined cause not ascertained.
Congenital.
With other combined cause not ascertained.
Unknown
Total
18
As exciting cause.
28
I.
46
102
149
1
1
31
1
i
"27
75
74
10
6
9
4
1
1
6
1
9
4
1
3
2
1
2
5
4
4
5
11
1
58
149
83
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result thereof during the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Sex.
M..
F ..
M..
F..
M..
F ..
F ..
F ..
F..
F ..
M..
F ..
M..
F ..
M..
M..
M..
F..
F ..
F..
M..
F ..
F ..
F ..
M..
F..
M..
M..
M..
M..
F ..
M..
M..
F ..
F ..
M..
M..
M..
M..
F..
M..
F ..
F ..
F ..
F..
M..
M..
F ..
M..
M..
F ..
M..
M..
F..
F ..
M..
F..
Initials.
Date of Probational
Discharge.
T
0. W
A. Mc
J. A
October
November
December
January
February
<<
March
April
u
May
June
(C
July
August
September
9th, 1891 ....
10th, 1891....
15th, 1891. ..
21st, 1891....
27th, 1891....
aOth, 1891 ....
2Qd, 1891. ..
5th, 1891....
16th, 1891....
21st, 1891....
22nd, 1891 ....
26th, 1891 ....
.Slst, 1891....
1st, 1892....
5th, 1892....
5th, 1892....
5th, 1892....
6th, 1892....
9th, 1892....
16th, 1892....
Slst, 1892 ....
12th, 1892....
13th, 1892....
26th, 1892....
30th, 1892....
7th, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
24th, 1892....
25rd, 1892....
27th, 1892....
Slst, 1892...,
6th, 1892....
nth. 1892....
16th, 1892....
16th, 1892....
2nd, 1892....
nth, 1892 . . .
28th, 1892....
29th, 1892....
6th, 1892....
loth, 1892....
12th, 1892....
13th, 1892. ..
15th, 1892....
20th, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
23rd, 1892 ....
24th, 1892....
27th, 1892....
29t,h, 1892 . .
1st, 1892....
8th, 1892....
15th, 1892....
22nd, 1892....
26th, 1892... .
26th, 1892 . .
27th, 1892 ....
3
1
3
E. M. R
J. W
L. B
3
S
1
F. S
E. L
C. H
M. J. Mc . . . .
H. C. N
C. A. R
T. Mc
S A. L
VV. B
A. P. D
T. C
1
3
S
3
1
3
3
1
1
1
3
J. R
R. M
M. H
R. C
3
3
3
3
M. Mc
C. G
3
3
B. R
J. M
E. R
H. M
S. Mc
S.N.R
P. G
3
S
3
3
3
3
3
M. J. W
J. B. C
S. B
2
2
2
C. E
2
M. 0. L
A. M
R. Mc
T. S
2
2
1
2
J. F
1
C. L
D. C. R
M. B
M. J. H
J L
2
2
2
2
2
E. R
2
D. T
3
J. D. R
I. M. R
F. J. W
W. S
S
3
2
2
J. F
T. D
W. H
M.J.J
E. E. C ....
T. M
S. A
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Term of Probation.
Result.
months j Discharged improved.
" recovered.
Returned.
Discharged improved,
recovered.
improved,
recovered.
Returned.
Died.
Returned.
Discharged recovered.
improved.
recovered.
improved.
Still out.
Discharged recovered.
Still out.
Discharged recovered.
Returned.
Discharged recovered.
Returned.
Still out.
Discharged improved.
Still out.
Returned.
Still out.
Discharged improved.
Still out.
84
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A 1893
SUMMARY OF PROBATIONAL DISCHARGES.
Number to whom probational leave was granted
Discharged, recovered
" improved
" unimproved
Died before expiration of leave
Returned to Asylum
Absent on probation on 30th September, 1892 . . .
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
Total.
28
28
29
57
29
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A. 189S
TABLE No. 10
Shewing in quinquennial periods, the ages of those admitted, recovered and died
during the year.
Admitted.
Recovered.
Died.
Ages.
1
3
to
la
in
i
fM
1
-a
to
1
„ 15 „ 20 It
3
7
10
11
9
9
9
4
4
3
1
3
2
4
14
8
10
8
10
9
3
1
3
2
5
11
24
19
19
17
19
13
7
4
4
5
1
4
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
6
2
3
2
4
2
7
5
10
6
5
4
5
1
.1 20 11 25 II
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
I
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
„ 25 II 30 II
11 30 II 35 II
2
„ 35 „ 40 M
4
„ 40 „ 45 ■ M
„ 45 „ 50 II
6
5
„ 50 II 55 II
3
„ 55 „ 60 II
3
II 60 II 65 11
4
II 65 II 70 11 .
5
. 70 ,, 75 11
3
M 75 II 80 II
2
„ 80 II 85
1
1
1
II 85 II 90 II
M 90 M 95 II
....
1
1
Totals
75
74
149
22
23
45
24
14
38
86
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A. Is93
TABLE No. 11.
SoPPLEMENTARY RETURN — Shewing the duration of insanity, length of residence and
period of treatment, etc, during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
PERIODS.
o
t^
a
>v
'a
a
ii
'U
Length of Asylum residence
. of those remaining in Asy-
lum on 30th September.
Periods of treatment of those
who were discharged cured
during the year.
Periods of treatment of those
1 who were discharged im-
proved during the year.
Periods of treatment of those
who were discharged unim-
proved during the year.
Under 1 month
34
22
6
5
5
3
9
4
7
11
11
15
23
11
4
11
7
14
5
5
39
42
66
81
64
36
51
45
33
39
147
38
89
From 1 to 2 months
„ 2 „ 3 "
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
„ 3 „ 4 „
1
„ 4 „ 5 „
1
„ 5 „ 6 „
„ 6 „ 7 "
-,7-8
„ 8 „ 9 „
„ 9 „ 10 „
1
2
2
„ 10 „ 11 „
,,11 „ 12 „
„ 12 „ 18 „
14
3
5
6
4
6
4
1
3
9
2
1
2
1
2
4
2
4
II 18 months to 2 years
1
II 2 to 3 years
„ 3 „ 4 ,1
„ 4 „ 5 ,1
,1 5 „ 6 „
1
1
„ 6 ,1 7 ,1
„ 7 „ 8 II
„ 8 ,1 9 II
„ 9 II 10 ,1
1
1
„ 10 ,1 15 II
5
1
4
2
„ 15 II 20 „
I, 20 years and upwards
Not stated
Totals
149*
894
45
21
7
*NoTE. — This total must agree with the total admissions of the year.
87
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v\
A. 1893
TABLE No. 12.
Shewing the nature of employment and the number of days' work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Carpenter's shop
Tailor's shop
Shoe shop
Engineer's shop
Blacksmith's shop
Mason work
Repairing roads ,
Wood yard and coal shed
Bakery
Laundry
Dairy
Butcher's shop and slaughter house.
Piggery
Painting
Farm
Garden and Grounds
Stable
Kitchen
Dining rooms
Officers' quarters
Sewing rooms
Knitting
Spinning
Mending
Wards . .
Halls
Storeroom . .
General . . . .
Total
<4J O
Of .
s g s
Days Worked.
Male. Female. Total
1,636
807
820
1,.S91
2
3
22
6
2
6
67
56
3
21
45
364
289
946
2,711
1,619
376
1,454
14,221
13,724
793
2,657
6,280
61
76
22
421
1
58
890
77,565
314
9,225
137,192
3,750
4,453
10,190
17,754
23,895
4,100
48,678
6,781
119,601
1,636
807
820
1,391
364
289
916
6,461
1.619
376
1,454
14,221
13,724
793
7,110
16,470
17,754
23,895
4,100
126,243
314
16,006
256,793
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TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients reoaaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUMTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Malks.
Females.
Total.
Algoma District
4
25
3
24""
0
2
5
I
14"
22
2
1
36'"
2
19 "
2
8
1
3
8
2
4
2
4
Brant
49
Hruce ....
9
Carleton
2
Duff eri 11
5
1
1
9
22
22
17
1
2
1
2
25
1
3
21
5
8
5
1
3
1
1
10
Durham ....,
2
Klgin
3
Frcntenac
9
virey
Haldimand
Halton
36
44
37
Huron
Kent
1
4
Lambton . ...
Leeds
L'ncoln
2
2
61
Middlesex
3
Mufkoka District ...
Norfolk
Northumberland
3
40
Ontario
16
Oxford
r»
Parry Sound District
4
Feel
11
Perth
.3
Peterborough
5
Prescott
2
Prince Edward .
1
1
1
69
1
1
3
21
22
42
67
14
1
Rainy Ri ver District
1
Renfrew
1
Simcoe
64
133
1
Thunder Bay District
1
4
25
29
44
86
18
7
46
Waterloo
51
Wellington
86
York
153
32
Total
432
462
894
89
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A, 1893
TABLE
Patients transferred to other Asylums during
C. G . .
R. Mc . .
A. T. ..
M. G...
G. W . .
D. D...
J. W
M. K . . .
A. J. D .
J. D ...
W. C ...
F. Mc...
P. D ...
Z. A. D
P. D ...
J. W ...
P. O'G..
J. T. H .
A. J. B
W. L ..
M. G . . .
E. M . . .
T. E ...
W. B . . .
E. L ...
J.C
P. M. D.
B. L
M. M...
W. M...,
W. M. P
W. R . . . .
J. S
F. T . . . .
G. W . .
48
61
66
55
40
51
51
57
37
49
68
38
56
26
44
30
34
31
37
35
71
42
33
39
30
64
42
34
34
52
31
33
Sex.
County Originally Admitted
I'HOM.
Ontario
York....
Victoria .
York ...
O
1 Northumberland .
York
Victoria .
York....
1 Victoria
York. ..
Northumberland and Durham
Ontario
York
Northumberland and Durham . . .
Peterboro'
Frontenac
Lanark
Northumberland and Durham . .
Frontenac .
Victoria . . .
Peterboro'.
Ontario ...
Nationality.
u S
90
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A. 1898
Ko. 14.
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Religiods
Denomination.
Social
State.
>•
xn
DMISSION.
Admitted by
Occupation.
Q
a
a
2
O
1
1
.2
<LI
o
C
•a
o
CI
CD
o
§1
s
c
2 cs
E- O
43
1
CO
1
H
aj
<
OS
p
p
JS.
O
Years.
Mo's.
02
1
1
1
5
1
1
1
Toronto,
1
1
1
Home duties
Farmer
Laborer
Clergyman
.,
1
5
3
..
.,
1
,,
1
1
2
...
"
1
1
1
1
I,
1
1
Laborer
Waggon maker
,,
1
1
1
....
7
2
3
1
9
1.3
10
«
,,
1
1
1
.,
1 1
10
J
^
Laborer
Weaver
Sailor
Waggon maker
Laborer
Carpenter
,,
1
,,
1
,,
1
1
,,
1
(,
1
1
,,
^,
....
1
Farmer
Home duties
,,
.
1
1
1
....
1
1
1
"
1
,,
3
. ...
3
".'.'*.'.'
Cigar maker
Home duties
,,
,,
1
1
I
1
3
Laborer
Teacher
<l
!
25
4
3
6
Mason
Shoemaker
Farmer
' Printer
,,
1
1
1
((
....
1
1
"
1
15 i
Laborer
,,
1
II
1
\-\
1
Farmer
Blacksmith
((
. . 1 1
; 1
2
jj
6
Currier
"'
91
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Number of articles made and repaired in the sewing-rooms during the year ending
September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Aprons .
Basques
Bed covers
Bed ticks
Blankets ,
Caps . .
Carpet balls ....
Carpet, woven (yards) . .
Chemises .
Coats (men's)
Curtains (sets)
Drawers (pairs)
Dresses
Collars
Fancy brackets
" bracket drapes .
" footstools
' ' tables
Handkerchiefs
Jackets
Lambrequins
Mantel drapes
Mats (floor)
Mitts (pairs)
Mattresses
Nightgowns
Pants (pairs) ,
Pillowslips
Pillowshams
Pudding cloths . . .
Quilts
Screens, clothes
Sheets
Scarfs
Shirts
Shrouds
Skirts .
Socks (pairs)
" footed (pairs)
Stockings (pairs)
" footed (pairs)
Table cloths
" napkins
Tidies
Tea bags
Toilet covers ........
Towels
Vests (men's)
Sleigh robes (lined) ....
Counterpanes
Window blinds
Waists
Total.
Made.
1037
6
2
141
20
876
124.5
371
6
84
201
52.S
11
12
10
8
21
37
86
14
2
85
357
172
100
6
819
118
53
12
15
494
1
816
19
219
464
88
820
97
60
12
39
9
77
568
112
14
10364
Repaired.
2938
1022
76
24
2825
132
2058
4623
488
536
370
974
579
2087
2358
4
162
9
4
87
18
22
20862
92
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 16.
Number of articles made and repaired in the Shoemaker's Shop during the year
ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Made.
Ke paired.
Men's leather slippers (pairs)
" boots "
" working shoes "
" braces " ....
510
1
208
590
l.'iO
111
Women's Oxford tie shoes (pairs)
243
Total
1309
504
TABLE No. 17.
Number of articles made and repaired in the Tailor's Shop during the year ending
September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Coats
Vests
Trousers
Coats (uniform) . . .
Trousers "
Summer jackets . .
Smocks
Combination suits
Total . . .
Made.
Repaired.
324
22
144
318
655
19
78
31
92
25
2
12
875
254
TABLE No. 18.
Garments cut out to be made by the Seamstress during the year ending September
30th, 1892.
Articles.
Made.
Repaired.
65
8 (A.)
93
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 19.
Number of articles made and repaired, and work done in the Carpenter's department
during the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Made.
Repaired.
Baseboards
Large brushes
Sinks covered with zinc
Washstands
Cupboards
Bureaux
Shelves for flowers
Hay racks
Bread cutters. . . .
Cues
Curtain boards
Lambrequin poles
Gates
Doors
" sik
Water-closet seats
Pig' troughs
Benches
Perforated seats for benches
Tables covered with oilcloth
Window guards
" sashes
" blind sticks .
" stops
" cords put on
Chairs, arm
" rocking
Locks repaired and replaced .
Ornamental brackets
" bracket frames .
" cabinets
" corner cabinets .
" looking glasses .
" mantels
" stands for halls .
Fancy oak cabinet
Wheelbarrows
27
3
8
4
15
4
9
1
Repaired mountain steps.
" sidewalks. «
" front steps.
" stumping machine.
" turnip cutter.
Extended airing court sheds 7 feet and converted them into a curling rink.
Put strapping in boiler houses for galvanized iron lining.
New roof, sills, floor, and general repairs to carriage house.
Shelves for paints and glass, and general repairs to paint shop.
Cow shed converted into open shed for carts, and place for small tools.
New granary in new stable.
Fitted doors on butcher's refrigerator.
Lined pig-troughs and partitions in new piggery with iron.
Put up new root-house on the old walls.
Work on new stone cottage.
Fence for yard for lumber.
Temporary house for hose reels
7
20
6
4
4
7
18
2
3
25
27
32
1
12
5
12
68
10
2
11
6
30
78
85
38
75
16
67
38
10
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TABLE No. 20.
Number of articles made and repaired, and work done in the Engineer's department
during tbe year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Water taps
Stoppers and chains for baths .
Basins
Water closets .
Leaks, gas . . .
" steam .
" 1
" water
Bedsteads . . .
Hose
kitchen boiler
Sinks
Hot water boiler, dining-room
Radiators
Air valves
Leg of heater
Closet rake . .
Laundry, machines . . .
" mangle
Time detector
Bells, front gate
Blowers
Kitchen, boilers and pipes
Scullery, pipes
Boilers, west boiler house . .
" east "
Slaughter house, pipes
Superintendent's house, pipes
Bursar's house, pipes
Window bars, music hall
Window guards
Galvanizing ceiling, east boiler house.
Work on return pipes, basement.
Made.
30
Repaired.
500
35
110
45
250
15
25
75
12
35
6
10
47
1
1
16
4
6
4
30
3
15
12
2
3
3
30
95
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TABLE No. 21.
Products of the Farm and work done during the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Hay (tons)
Straw "
Wheat (bushels) '. ...
Oats ♦'
Peas "
Carrots " .
Mangolds "
Turnips "
Potatoes "
Hogs
Corn fodder (loads)
Milk (gallons)
Pasture for fat cattle •.
Calf (lbs)
Calf skin
Total
Quantities.
202
105
628
1559
180
950
1200
3200
2000
222
205
21157.5
90
Rate.
$ c.
8 00
6 00
75
35
60
20
20
20
50
7 78
2 00
20
760 rods underdrain.
10 acres stumped.
Feacing, gravel drawing for roads, and stone drawing for buildings, walls and paving.
Value.
1616 00
630 00
471 00
545 65
108 00
190 00
240 00
640 00
1000 00
1727 16
410 00
4231 50
250 00
5 40
48
12065 19
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 22.
Products of the Garden and work done during the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Asparagus (bunches . . .
Apples (bushels:)
Beets (bunches)
" (bushels)
Bedding plants
Beans (bushels)
"Citrons
Currants, black (quarts)
" red "
Celery (heads)
•Cabbage "
-Cucumbers
Carrots (bunches)
" (bushels)
Corn, gfreen (dozen) ....
•Cauliflowers (heads) . . . .
Gooseberries (quarts). . .
(■Jrapes (lbs)
Lettuce (heads)
Melons
•Onions, (bunches)
" (bushels)
Pumpkins
Parsnips (bushels)
Pears "
Peas "
Radishes (bunches) ....
Raspberries (quarts) ...
Rhubarb (bunches
Spinach "
Strawberries (quarts) . . .
Tomatoes (bushels) ....
Thimbleberries (quarts) .
Wood (cords)
Total
Quantities.
2080
173
1930
126
18000
73
260
120
1706
1578
7249
9617
555
154
1219
422
1171
2460
3590
60
8796
228
276
84i
44"
106
165
261
G614
36
1355
334
646
Rate.
$ c.
4!
53
3
60
8
1 50
5
10
5^
4
H
n
3
5H
8
7
10
7
3
5
2i
1 00"
5
60
1 34
■i7h
3
10
2*
60"
7
45
8f
3 00
Value.
99 84
91 69
57 90
75 60
1440 00
1( 9 50
13 00
12 00
90 99
63 12
326 20
114 26
16 65
79 37
97 52
29 54
117 IC
172 20
107 70
3 00
y4 90
228 00
13 80
50 82
58 96
50 35
4 95
26 10
185 19
21 60
94 85
150 30
66 75
24 00
4207 75
Road in front of Orchard House graded and gravelled.
New culvert built tinder main driveway.
Gaps in various orchards filled in with new trees.
Excavation made for curling rink.
Old root house demolished, redrained and made ready for carpenter and mason work in rebuilding it.
Draining of kitchen garden completed.
Grading in the grove and elsewhere.
General work, lawns, flower beds, setting out plants, kitchen garden, etc.
Tennis court levelled and sodded near Bursar's house.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
ASYLUM FOR THE INSANE, KINGSTON, FOR THE YEAR ENDING
30th SEPTEMBER, 1892.
To the Inspector of Asylums and Public Charities :
Sir, — In accorclance with the Statutory requirement I have the honour to submit the
thirty-seventh annual report of this Asylum (the fifteenth since it became a Provincial
institution) for the year ending September 30th, 1892.
Males. Females. Total
There were in residence on October 1st, 1891 279 247 526
Admitted during the year 49 54 103
Total number under treatment during year. . . . 328 301 629
Dischargt d :
Not insane 1 0 1
Eecovere d 15 9 24
Improved 9 11 20
Unimproved 2 5 7
Total 27 25 52
Died 17 9 26
Eloped 4 1 5
Transf(ried .. 15 15
Remaining in residence September 30th, 1892 280 251 531
Average daily population 280. 74 249. 37 530. 1 2
Admissions.
The admissions for the year were one hundred and three, a large number when the
size of the Asylum is taken into consideration. As usual the chronic cases of insanity
far outnumbered those suffering from acute mental trouble.
Deaths.
The death-rate was as usual in this institution small, about 4 per cent, of the number
under treatment. Of the twenty-six who died no less than six were paretics, and the
steady increase of this disease in Canada is apparent to those who have been in asylum
se) vice for any length of time. At present there are more paretics in Kingston than at
any prexious time in the history of the institution. One man, Henry Storms, was
accidentally drowned There could be no suspicion of suicide in this case, as the patient
was of a cheertul habit and enjoyed life. He was well up in years and becoming feeble.
It was his custom to go down to the wharf every day to bathe his heau, and no doubt fell
in while washing himself.
Discharges.
Tlie discharges this year have been about up to the average, and although the
perct ntpge of rccdveries is not as high as some might look for, still the list does not include
cases that should be classified under tlie heading " Improved." There is so much differ-
ence ( f opinion regarding the definition of a cure in cases of mental trouble that
comjarative statistics are not always reliable. In this Asylum we classify the cures as-
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carefully as it can be done, and endeavour to eliminate every possible source of error.
True this does not yield as brilliant returns as might be the case under other systems
of classification, but we have the satisfaction of knowinj? that the returns are reliable
and to be depended on. As usual in this Asylum the majority of patients sent home
have been discharged under the probational system, and the more we resort to this
method the better we are satisfied with the results obtained. The rule generally adopted
is to idlow convalescing patients to go home for two months, and if there is any doubt
regarding the recovery the teim is gradually extended to the limit allowed by law, viz.,
six months. The advantages of this arrangement both to the patient and friends are
obvious, and although the worries of a Superintendent are increased by the additional
responsibility thrown upon his shoulders, still this is not a valid objection to the system.
No les^s than fifty-eight patients were sent home on probation during the official year, and
at I he time of writing twenty probationers are with their friends.
Discharged not Insane.
It is rarely indeed that a patient is sent to any of the asylums in Ontario " not
insane." One patient was discharged during the year as "not insane," and the circum-
stances attending the case were so peculiar that they should be recorded. A man who
was accused of shooting a fellow citizen was tried for the allegt d crime and acquitted by
the jury on the ground of insanity. On the verdict of the jury the man was sent to the
Asylum under warrant. The patient did not betray the slightest evidence of mental
disease, and was finally discharged as not insane when we were satisSed in regard to his
mental status. It is a matter of history in Ontario that juries and Asylum medical
officers are greatly at variance regarding the manifestations of mental disease, but it rarely
happens that the jury makes an error on the side of leniency, and possibly this escape
from justice may be regarded as a sort of counterbalance to the mistakes so often made
in the way of unnecessary and unjustifiable cruelty to ui)fg>rtunate8 undoubtedly insane.
Amusements.
Amusements received a great deal of attention, and we were, as in the past, almost
entirely dependent on our own efforts to supply entertainment for the patients. Outsiders
were very kind in offering their services from time to time, but on the whole we find that
the most satisfactory performances are those provided by our own staff. We have so
much musical and dramatic talent among the employes and patients that it gives little
trouble to provide a programme well suited to the taste of the audience.
Dances, at homes, concerts, minstrel performances, dramatic entertainments, sciop-
ticon exhibitions, etc., were provided frequently, and two or three entertainments were
given weekly.
The day for the annual sports always ranks as a red-letter day, and the patients
entered heartily into the different games and races.
Occupation.
Each year note§ a steady improvement in the way of furnishing employment for
patients, and although it would be difficult to employ more of the insane than we do, still
it is possible to find a greater variety of suitable occupations than has been the case in
the past. A reference to the work table will show the numerous occupations that are
followed by our inmates, and during the year it is proposed to add still further to the
list. While it is desirable that every patient should be employed, it is a matter of greater
importance that the occupation furnished is that best suited to the patient. Some
industries, such as hair picking, are harmful to certain classes, and it requires well
balanced judgment to decide which occupation is likely to prove beneficial for an insane
person. The school proved a valuable addition to our resources, and will be opened again,
in a few days under even more promising conditions than in the past.
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The band has developed in a most satisfactory manner. The brush factory and book
bindery are turning out excellent work, and on the whole there is every reason to hope
for satisfactory developments in the way of employment.
Ward for Convalescents.
While it is universally admitted that Ontario has been making rapid strides in the
care of the insane, we have by no means reached perfection. When Kingston Asylum
was erected it was modern in design and in nearly every particular abreast with the times.
Things have changed with that date, and although additions have been made to our
resources, no accommodation for convalescents has been provided. We do everything
possible to carry into practice the hospital idea in Asylum management, and it does not
requite much thought to recognise the fact that a noisy ward is not the best place for a
patient convalescing from mental disease. We are constantly met with the complaint from
improving patients that their sleep is interfered with by restless and noisy companions.
Eest is of the utmo:st importance to those sick people, and many a recovery depends on
the most careful management when the physical powers are beginning to I'ecuperate.
It is not possible to arrange convalescent wards in the main asylum, the cottages
containing nothing but dormitories cannot be utilised for this purpose, and it is from the
medical standpoint absolutely necessary to provide a suitable building for convalescent
patients. This building will not require to give accommodation for more than twenty or
twenty-five patients at the outside, and the expense of erection need not be large.
While the Province of Ontario has been willing and anxious to provide accommo-
dation for the rapidly increasing insane population, the buildings erected have not
always met the ideal in the way of allowing proper classification of the insane.
Until Kingston has proper accommodation for its convalescing patients it must
be regarded as far behind the titnes.
Those of us who have to deal with the patients every day realise how much the class
referred to have to suffer, simply because we are not in a position to provide them with a
quiet retreat where they can avoid the noise and irritation that are inevitable in a general
ward.
Gymnasium.
During the last few years we have done much in the way of Physical Culture, and
large classes are drilled in the wards every day. The benefits following from the
f3ystematic development of the physical health of patients are so apparent that the most
prejudiced cannot deny the advantage of the methods followed here.
Although much has been done, still further advances must be made. In order to
reach the highest results a properly equipped gymnasium is required, and this could be
erected by ourselves at a very trifling cost. I hope that a small appropriation will be
included in the Estimates this year to enable us to erect a gymnasium during the summer
of '93.
Infirmary.
When it was decided to open an infirmary here, the upper story in the main building
of the S. Oottage was fitted up, so that it could be used as an infirmary. It was
clearly understood that this was to be merely a temporary expedient and we were
fully alive to the fact that the use of this buildin.;; would cause no end of inconvenience.
Several years have now passed and we are still without a proper infirmary building.
The present arrangement is not only unsatisfactory, but wrong. We have no way of isolating
cases of infectious disease ; sick patients requiring single rooms cannot be accommodated,
and the difiiculties connected with getting an invalid into the present infirmary can only
be appreciated by those who know the peculiarities of the stairways leading to the upper
ilat of the cottage. A small infirmary building will not be an expensive investment
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and if the Government will give us a reasonable appropriation we can do the work of
building with p itient's labor, under the instruction of one or two skilled mechanics. The
stone fur building can be quarried and dressed on the premises.
Water and Gas at Newcourt.
Last year when it was found that the boring at Newcourt had resulted in failure as
far as good water was concerned, it was decided that the most simple way out of the
difficulty was to run a water pipe from the main Asylum. This necessitated the opening
of a drain a thousand yards in length. When it was discovered that nearly the whole of
this dviin had to be blasted out of refracting limestone, the magnitude of the work
dawned upon us.
Large numbers cf patients undertook the labor and eventually the drain was finished
and water and gas pipes laid.
The Newcourt Cottage and faim buildings are supplied with water and gas from the
main Asylum,
Farm Buildings at Newcourt.
The new farm buildings at Newcourt will prove a useful addition and in the course
of a few weeks will be ready for occupation. Newcourt house is being carefully restored
by oui- own people, patients doing the greater part of the work. It will make a cheerful
and comfortable cottage and will furnish accommodation for thirty-two patients who will
look after the extensive farm buildings just erected. This cottage will be managed on the
open door pltn and will be in the charge of the two male attendants, one of whom will
d') tlie cooking, etc. The farm buildings consist of cow stable, slaughter house, cooling
chamber, ise-house and pig-pen. These buildings are constructed on the most modern
plans and present a handsome appearance. The silo is being built altogether by patients
under the instruction of the carpenter and assistants. This silo will hold 200 tons of
ensilage and one end of the building will contain engine, boiler, choppers, grinding mill, etc.
Hog Cholera.
In October hog cholera made its appearance in our styes and in a few days a serious
state of atf.tir.s developed. Everything possible was done to isolate the healthy pigs, but
in a .'^hort time it was evident that the whole herd was affected. The outbreak was
reported to the Provincial and Dominion Government authorities, and prompt measures
taken to rut an end to the scourge that threatened the pigs in this community. Mr.
Cowan, V.S., was sent from Gait to investigate the outbreak, and in conjunction with Mr.
Missie, VS., and myself agreed that the diagnosis of hog cholera made by Dr. Massie was
correct. To make this diagnosis a certainty, specimens of diseased tissues were expressed
to Toronto, and cultures were made both :n the Biological Department of the Provincial
University and in the laboratory of the Ontario Board of Health. .It was found in each
instance that tha bacillus characteristic of hog cholera was present. We made in all
some tiftv-four post-mortems and in nearly every case found the lesions to be looked for
in hog cholera. Every pig owned on the premises was slaughtered and in a herd of
ninety-one, but six were found healthy. The disease was undoubtedly carried from the
Penitentiary farm where hog cholera had been prevalent for some time before it broke
out here. Thn history of its introduction into this part of the Province would form an
interest iiii); chapter it written up, and the sequel should prove an object lesson to those
who think hog cholera something to be concealed. As a result of gross carelessness on
the patt of persons who should have known better, two valuable herds of hogs, viz:
those at the Penitentiary and Asylum were exterminated, and if prompt measures had not
been taken to stamp out the disease no one can tell what the result would have been.
We have determined not to keep any more pigs until all danger has passed ; in fact it has
been considered wise not to commence hog raising again until the new buildings at
Newcourt are ready for occupation.
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Kitchen.
The kitchen has been completely re-organized during the summer and the
unsightly flag floor that was an eyesore for so many years has been replaced by hard
tiles of excellent quality and pleasing design.
The Staff.
During the ypar the staff as a whole has rendered efficient service in the management
of the institution and there has been little caiise for complaint. As a rule ofliceis and
employes have exhibited commendable zeal in the performance of their duties and there
has been an esprit de corps that is very gratifying to those in charge, 'ihe following
changes have taken place, Dr. J. Robinson, Asst. Su]it. was transfern d to Toronto
Asylum to assume the duties of Assistant in that Asylum. Dr. H. E. Buclian, Asst. in
Toronto Asylum has been removed to Kingston. Mr. Alex. Milne, who had bef n
Engineer for many years in Kingston Asylum, resigned in May to engage in business in
New York, and has been succeeded by Mr. Wm. Potter of Hamilton. The gentleuien
who left our service had many warm friends in the Asylum and in the city will be much
missed. Their successors have already won the esteem and good-will of their associates
and subordinates and will no doubt prove successful in the new field of work.
I have the honor to be,
Sir, your obedient servant,
0. K. CLARKE,
Medical Superintendent,
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ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Kingston, for the year ending 30th Sep-
tember, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30th Sep-
tember, 1892.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
279
49
Female.
247
54
Total
526
Admitted during year—
26
23
12
42
o8
G5
" Medical Certificate
103
328
48
301
50
•
629
Discharges during year —
As not insane
1
15
9
2
9
11
5
1
24
20
7
" recovered
" improved
Total number of discharges during year
Died
Eloped . . ....
27
17
4
25
9
1
15
52
2C
5
15
Transferred ....
98
Remaining in Asylum, 30th September, 1892
280
251
.531
1463
1183
1177
926
2640
'• discharged
" died
" eloped
" transferred
557
393
30
203
420
289
1
210
983
G83
31
413
2109
280
251
531
Number of applications on file, 30th Sept., 1892
1
1
2
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TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maxiimim and minimum number of patients resident in the Asylum, the
total number of days' stay of patients, and the daily average number of patients in
the Asylum, from the 1st October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
Maximum number of patients in residence (on the 7th of March, '92)
Minimum " " " (on the 21st of April, '92)
Collective days' stay of all patients in residence during year
Daily average population
Male.
Female .
274
274
102753
280.74
248
231
91273
249.37
Total,
522
505
194026
530.12
Admissions op Year.
Total
Admi.ssions since
Opening.
Male.
Female
Total.
52
12
38
1
103
14
18
25
1
2
39
Male.
Female
. Total.
Social State.
Married
16
5
27
1
49
36
7
11
54
J 582
880
1
1463
622
555
1177
196
223
235
28
3
407
Widowed
1204
Single
Not reported
Total
1435
1
2640
Religion.
Presbyterians
Episcopalians
7
6
12
l"
21
7
12
13
1
1
18
228
312
250
26
4
485
424
535
485
54
7
892
Methodists
Baptists
Congregatioialists . .
Roman Catholics ...
Mennonites
Quakers
Infidels •
Other denominations
2
49
""2 '
_ 54
'2"
2
'■■127"
31
1463
'76'
15
1177
63
239
75
700
15
18
67
"197"
46
Not reported
Total
103
2640
Nationalities,
English
4
6
1
37
1
8
2
42
1
5
14
3
79
1
121
267
70
867
H
52
72
Irish ... • • • J
184
Scotch
506
Canadian
145
United states
1567
29
70
139
Other Countries
Unknown
1
49
1
Total
54
103
1463
1177
2640
104
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TABLE No. 3.
Shewing the Counties from which patients have been admitted up to 30th:
September, 1892.
COUNTIES.
Admitted during Year.
Total Admissions.
Male.
Female
1
Total.
Male.
1
Female.
Total.
Algoma District
1
6
3
174
2
2
209
6
6
3
61
6
2
12
109
120
83
9
8
1
7
24
19
14
4
10
8
47
35
60
12
124
4
10
6
5
13
37
201
1463
2
7
6
140
4
2
191
9
7
1
57
5
""2
106
100
66
5
6
5"
47
22
4
1
9
12
27
33
35
12
117
13
4
4
4
16
52
44
1
1
1177
3
Brant
13
Bruce
9
Carleton
Elgin . .
2
1
5
7
314
6
Essex
'" ie"
4
¥"roiitenac
6
10
400
Grey
15
Haldimand ...
13
Halton
4
Hastings
1
1
1 118
Huron
11
Kent
1
2
Lambton
1
14
Lanark
1
7
2
3
7
3
4
14
5
215
Leeds and Grenville
220
Lennox and Addingtoti
Lincoln
149
14
Middlesex
14
Muskoka District
1
Norfolk
...
12
Northumberland and Durham
71
Ontario
41
Oxford
18
Peel
5
Perth
19
Peterborough
20
Prescott and Russell
2
2"
2
2
4
74
Prince Edward
Renfrew
Simcoe
2
2
68
95
24
Victoria
1
8
9
241
17
14
Wellaud
10
9
Wentworth
1
1
1
29
89
Not classed
245
Total admissions
23
42
65
2640
105
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 4.
Shewing the Counties from which warranted cases have been admitted up to 30th
September, 1892.
COUNTIES.
Admitted during Yeak.
Total Admissions.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Algoma District
1
6
3
147
2
2
121
6
6
2
54
6
2
12
90
76
62
9
6
7
23
18
14
4
10
8
41
19
46
11
101
4
10
6
4
12
33
24
2
7
5
111
4
2
84
9
6
■■■"4i'
5
2"
80
55
38
5
4
5
35
21
3
1
9
7
23
15
19
11
69
12
4
4
4
12
48
5
3
13
8
7
2
9
258
Elerin . .
6
Essex
4
Frontenac . .
3
1
4
205
15
12
Halton
2
95
11
Kent .
2
Lambton
"3"
3
7"
5
14
4
2
170
Leeds and Grenville
Lennox and Addington
131
100
Lincoln
1
1
14
Middlesex
10
Norfolk
12
Northumberland and Durham
58
Ontario
Dxford
39
17
Peel
5
Perth
19
Peterborough ...
3"
1
1
3"
1
1
15
64
Prince Edward
Renfrew
34
65
22
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Victoria
5
2
7
170
16
14
Welland
10
Wellington
8
24
York
81
Not classed
29
26
12
38
1008
767
1775
106
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year.
No,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
Initials.
C. C
J. L
W. H. F . . . .
A. G
S. J. McO...
F. M
D. .J
A. F. G
E. S
E. C. D . . . .
W. A. P . . . .
M. S
F. McR ...
E. A
J. W. C
N. F
T. P
M. L. B ....
M. A. H . . .
E. B. E.. ..
M. C
J. J. O'R ..
M. M
J. P
E. R
A. B. G
K. E. McD
F. E
P. McD
J. D, T. ..
M. E. G. S . .
.J. P. M
T. F
M. M
D. W
A. J. R
M. G
J. E
H. M
J. H
J. E. A
L. F
M. W
J. M
A. E. G
A. P
JN
M. McC
(;. P
J. G. G
M. L
C. R. W
Sex.
When Admitted.
F.
F.
M.
F.
F .
M.
M.
F .
F .
M.
M.
M.
M.
M.
M.
F .
M.
F .
F.
F.
F .
M.
F .
M.
F.
M.
August 20th,
June 19th,
August 1st,
September 1st,
Juljf
April
July
Jane
May
5th
7th,
22nd,
20th,
27th,
20th
2nd,
19th,
23rd,
7th,
September 12th
January 1st,
June
January
January
April
April
December 31st,
September 17th,
December 1st,
April 22nd,
March 6th,
September 25 i.h.
March 28th,
July
April
January
F January
M I October
M.
F.
F .
M.
M.
F .
M.
F .
F .
F .
M.
F .
M.
M.
F.
M.
F .
M.
M.
F.
M.
M.
F.
M.
23rd,
29th,
12th,
27th,
9th,
24th,
15th,
June
June
November 20th,
July 17th,
A pril 4th,
October 17th,
May 19th,
December 29th,
January 23rd,
April 14th,
September 22nd,
July 23rd,
April 16 th,
November 26th,
December 17th,
December 25ch,
December 28th,
April 23rd,
Au^st 20th,
June 30th,
May 8th,
January 27th,
January 29th,
September 8th,
1891
1891
1891
1891
1891
1891
1890
1891
1889
1891
1891
1886
1880
1891
1891
1890
1891
1889
1891
1890
1891
1891
1878
1891
1891
1891
1891
1890
1890
1891
1891
1891
1892
1890
1891 ,
1891
1892 ,
1892 ,
1891 ,
1891
1891
1891
1891
1891
ISDl
1892
1889
1892
1889
1892
1892
1892
When Discharged.
November 4th, 1891
"
12th, 1891
((
16th, 1891
"
25th, 1891
"
30th, 1891
December 8th, 1891
"
Sth, 1891
"
19th, 1891
"
23rd, 1891
"
28th, 1891
"
29th, 1S91
(<
29th, 1891
"
29th, 1891
^January
30th, 1892
February
1st, 1892
"
27th, 1892
"
29th, 1892
March
7th, 1892
"
8ch, 1892
((
10th, 1892
((
22nd, 1892
"
29th, 1892
\pril
2nd, 1892
«'
2nd, 1892
"
25th, 1892
"
25th, 1892
May
14th, 1892
June
10th, 1892
lith, 1892
13th, 1892
18th, 1892
23rd, 1892
23rd, 1892
ruly
Ist, 1892
"
2nd, 1892
"
7th, 189J
"
19th, 1892
'•
20th, 18J2
"
23rd, 1892
'•
28th, 1892
August
1st, 1892
"
5th, 1892
"
10th, 1892
"
ISth, 1892
September 4th, 1892
u
9th, 1892
"
9th, 1892
"
13th, 1892
"
22nd, 1892
"
26th, 1892
a
29th, 1892
"
30th, 1892
Remarks.
Improved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
it
Improved.
Not insane.
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Recovered.
Iinpioved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Improved.
Unimproved.
Improved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Improved.
Recovered.
Unimproved.
Recovered.
Improved.
Unimproved.
Improved.
Recovered.
(I
Improved,
(t
Recovered.
107
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate cause of death of those who died
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Residence in Asylum.
.No.
Initials.
Sex.
Age.
Date of Death.
fcH
1
P
Proximate Cause of
Death.
1
W. C
M
39
November 3rd, 1891..
1
17
Paresis.
2
C. 0. B
M
45
6th, 1891..
6
3
Pernicious Ansemia,
3
C. J. B
A. McD
M... .
M
68
9
" 10th, 1891..
4
4
19
Disease of Stomach.
4
26th, 1891..
23
Pneumonia.
5
E. T
F
36
Decemberl9th, 1891..
10
6
5
Phthisis.
(3
M. A. P
S. H
F
F
M
38
43
67
" 29th, 1891..
1
5
8
1
16
24
Exhaustion of Mania,
7
31st, 1891..
February 5th, 1892..
1
4
Paralysis.
8
JE. McD
Asthma.
9
R. W
M
48
18th, 1892.,
6
Paresis.
10
M. M. M
F
42
March 19th, 1892..
1
11
5
Phthisis.
11
T. C
^M
F
57
55
20th, 1892..
April 2nd, 1892..
4
20
14
Paresis.
12
M.B
Bronchitis.
13
M. P. R
M
58
3rd, 1892..
4
6
14
Paresis.
14
E. M
F
F. ...
58
66
20th, 1892..
May 9th, 1892..
3
20
5
12
8
Phthisis.
16
H.G
Paralysis.
16
D. L
M. 0. M
M
M
40
43
" 24th, 1892
1
1
5
16
Paresis.
17
25th, 1892..
2
Phthisis.
18
J. W
M
9
June 3rd, 1892..
21
3
13
Hepatic Abscess.
19
M. J. M
F
40
7th, 1892..
3
7
5
Disease of Liver.
20
J. W
F
60
July 22nd, 1892..
15
3
9
Heart Disease.
21
L. H
M
40
August 2nd, 1892 .
3
11
23
Phthisis.
22
J P ...
M
M
M
50
65
57
5th, 1892.
24th, 1892..
September 4th, 1892 . .
30
14
13
Exhaustion of Melan-
9S
H. S
2
5
11
cholia.
Drowning.
24
p McD
Exhaustion of Mania,
25
G. S
M
M
49
40
10th, 1892..
lOtb, 1892..
1
1
29
3
Apoplexy.
?I6
G. E
Paresis.
108
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
During the Year.
During Former Yeak.s.
TRA.DES, CALLINGS AND
OCCUPATIONS.
Males.
Females
Total.
Males.
Females
5"
Total.
8
2
8
3
1
24
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
6
59
34
10
6
6
3
3
2
s
Total.
1
1
1
6
2
8
3
1
24
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
6
59
34
10
1
3
3
2
3"
2
16
7
2
8
3
1
Black-simiths
1
1
25
1
Barbers
2
2
3
Bankers .
1
Basket makers
]
Commercial travellers
4
Coopers
6
2
2
2
2
61
Clerks
36
Clere'vmen
10
6
6
3
Captains of steamboats
3
2
Civil servants
1
1
1
1
1
4
Q
2
2
2
338
27
4
3
""2.5"
354
27
1
3
6
426
2
3
2
1
2
1
8
25
5
1
2
1
383
356
27
Detectives
1
3
6
422
2
1
3
Engineers
1
15
1
15
7
Farmers
Fishermen
441
2
Factory girls
3
Gardeners
2
1
2
1
8
2
1
Gentlemen
0
1
1
8
House-keepers
25
5
5
Inn-keepers
1
1
1
1 '■
2
2
1
383
'>
Janitors
17
1
Laborers
17
400
9 (A.)
109
.56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 1.— Continued.
JShewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum durinj
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
TRADES, CALLINGS AND
OCCUPATIONS.
Ladies
Lumbermen .
Milliners
Masons
Machinists . . .
Match-m.akers
Millers -
Moulders
Merchants
Mechanics . . .
Music- teachers
No occupation .
Not stated ....
Other occupations
Prostitutes . .
Painters . . . .
Printers ....
Peddlers
Physicians . .
Pump-makers
Railway foremen
Registrars
Spinsters
Sailors
Students
Spinners
Stone-cutters . .
Shoe-makers . .
Seamstresses
Station-masters
Soldiers
Teachers
Tinsmiths
Tavern-keepers ....
Tailors .
Telegraph operators
Typewriters
Weavers
Waggon-makers .
Wives
During the Year.
Males.
Unknown or other employments
Upholsteiers
Total
Females
Total.
3«
38
During Former Years.
Males. Females
2
49
54
103
11
1
3
2
22
1
27
1-22
13
6
2
8
2
I
1
13
6
1
42
2
11
13
7
17
2
2
1414
6 I.
71
171
21
349
9
Total.
Total.
53 I
1123
6
6
2
5
11
1
3
2
•22
1
3
98
293
32
«
13
6
2
1
42
53
2
11
34
7
17
4
2
1
3
1
349
18
1
2537
5
11
1
3
2
22
1
3
102
300
32
fi
G
2
2
«
8
2
2
1
1
1
1
6
14
8
2
I
43
54
2
11
36
7
17
4
2
1
3
1
387
18
1
2640
110
56 Victoria.
Sessional L'apcrs (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing causes of insanity during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
CAUSES OF INSANITY.
In respect of the admissions for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
Number of instances in which bach cause was
assigned.
As predisposing cause.
Male.
MOKAL.
Domestic troubles, including loss of relatives or
friends
Religious excitemeni;
Advers^e circumstances, including business troubles.
Love affairs, including: seduction
Mental anxiety, " worry '
Fright and nervous shocks . .
Female.
As exciting cause.
Total. I Male.
Physical.
Inteniperance in drink
Self-abube, sexual
Over-work
Sunstroke
Accident or injury •.
Pregnancy
Lactation
Puberty and change of life
Uterine disorders
Brain disease, with epilepsy
■Other bodily diseases or disorders, including old age.
Fevers
Hereditary.
"With other ascertained cause in combination
With other combined cause not ascertained .
Not insane
Unknown
Total
4
4
1
36
49
14
4
30
54
18
8
1
66
103
1
34
49
Female .
Total.
18
1
62
103
111
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result thereof during the year ending 30tli\
September, 1892.
Sex.
2511
M
2495
M ....
2525
M
2501
F
2442
M
2436
M
2494
F
2450
F
F...
M...
M...
M...
M...
F.
F...
M ..
F..
M ..
M...
M ..
M..
M..
F..
F..
F
F
M
M
M . . . .
M ....
J.P
E. A
E. C. D
S. J. McC...
A. B. G . .
W. H. P . . .
J. L
K. E. McD.
J. D. T
J. N
J. M
J. D
D. W
M. A. H . . .
E. A. R . . . .
J. T. C
J. H
J. E. A . . . .
L. W
L. F
H. M
G. P
S. P
J. K
A. J. R . . . .
M. E. G. S.
M. McG . . .
F. E
J. N
J. S ,.
Date of Probational
Discharge,
October
November
December
ti anuary
February
March
April
May
1st, 1891 . . .
9th, 1891...
13th, 1891 . . .
13th, 1891 . . .
18th, 1891 . . .
25th, 1891 . . .
31st, 1891 . . .
13th, 1891...
12th, 1891...
14th, 1891...
21st, 1891...
22nd, 1891..
1st, 1892. . ,
nth, 1892...
13th, 1892..
26th, 1892..
27th, 1892..
29th, 1892..
30th, 1892..
4th, 1892..
13th, 1892..
8th, 1892. .
30th, 1892. .
13th, 1892..
20th, 1892..
21st, 1892..
25th, 1892..
25th, 1892..
9th, 1892.
12th, 1892..
112
Term of Probation.
6 mouths
3 "
6 "
2 "
1 month .
6 month.s
6 "
6 "
6 "
1 month .
6 months.
2 "
3 "
3 "
6 "
6 "
3 "
3 "
2 "
6 "
3 "
6 "
3 "
2 "
2 "
1 month .
4 months.
6 "
Result.
Discharged recovered^
" improved.
" recovered.
" unimproved.
Brought back.
Discharged recovered.
Brought back.
Discharged recovered .-
Brought back.
Discharged improved.
Brought back.
Discharged improved.
Brought back.
Discharged recovered.
^Brought back.
Still out.
Discharged recovered.
Brought back.
Discharged unimproved
" recovered.
S<ill out.
56 ^'ictoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. ^.—Continued.
Shewing the Probational Discharges and the result thereof.
Keg.
No.
Sex.
Initials.
Date of Probational
Discharge.
Term of Probation.
Result.
2570
2589
F
M . . . .
F
M ....
F
F
M ....
F
M
F
M
M
1^
F
M
M
F
F
M
F... .
M
M
M
F
F
M....
M. ,
M
M. C
A. P
M. M
H. B
M. C. L
T. J. R
P. McM
A. E G
J.G
May 18th, 1892....
21st, 1892....
24th, 1892....
24th, 1892....
June Gth, 1892. . ..
6th, 1892....
7th, 1892. . . .
15th, 1892....
23rd, 1892....
25th, 1892....
July 11th, 1892....
24th, 1892...,
29th, 1S92....
August 8th, 1892....
16th, 1892....
18th, 1892....
23rd, 1892. . .
27th, 1892... .
3lst, 1892....
September 7th. 1892
8th, 1892...
9th, 1892....
14th, 1892....
15th, 1892 ....
15th, 1892 ....
17th, 1892....
27th, 1892...
28th, 1892 ....
2 months
4 "
•
Discharged recovered.
2408
2 "
" improved.
Brought back.
Discharged recovered.
Brought back.
Still out.
Brought back.
K <1
2044
■2572
2503
1 month
3 months
3 "
2225
2557
4 "
2 "
2540
3 "
2546
A. B
P.R
J. E. G
S. D
M. L. . . :
R. B
W. B
B. 0
M. M
W. L. S
E. A. L
W. Mc
M.T
J. B
A. W
A. E.N
J.D
C. E
J. C
6 "
Still out.
2582
2 "
Brought back.
Discharged recovered.
Still out.
2571
3 "
2607
3 "
1718
3 "
2048
2 "
,,
2596
2595
2 "
3 "
"
1553
3 "
t
2613
2 "
4,
2530
2411
2 "
2 "
"
2543
2 "
I,
2561
2 •'
K
2581
2577
2 "
2 "
"
2578
2 "
I,
2490
2046
2 "
2 "
"
113
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1803
SUMMARY OF PROBATIONAL DISCHARGES.
Number to whom probational leave was granted. . .
Discharged, recovered '
" improved . .
" unimproved
Returned to Asylum
Absent on probation on 30th September, 1892
Males.
Females
9
8
4
1
1
9
3
11
9
Total.
17
7
2
12
20
Males.
34
Females Total,
24
34
58
24
58
TABLE No. 10.
Shewing in quinquennial period, the aii;es of those admitted, recovered and died during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Admitted.
Recovered.
Died.
Ages.
Male.
Fema le .
Total.
6
Male .
Female.
Total.
Male .
Female.
Total.
From 15 to 20 years
4
2
. 20 „ 25 „ ....
4
4
8
. 5
1
6
, 25 „ 30 ,
9
10
19
3
1
4
. 30 „ 35 „ ....
6
6
12
1
1
2
, 35 „ 40 „ ....
8
9
17
3
3
4
3
7
, 40 „ 45
4
5
9
1
2
3
2
2
4
. 45 „ 50 „ ....
4
6
10
2
2
3
3
. 50 ,.55 „ ....
3
8
11
1
1
2
1
1
, 55 „ 60 „ ....
2
4
6
1
1
3
2
5
. 60 „ 65 „ .. .
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
, 65 ,. 70 „ ....
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Unknown
2
Nc
)t insane
Totals
49
54
103
15
9
24
17
9
26
114
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A 1893
TABLE Bo. 11.
Shewing the duration of insanity, length of residence and period of treatment, etc.,
durinw the year ending 30th September, 1892.
PERIODS.
uration of insanity prior to
admission.
3ngth of residence of those
remaining in Asyhmi on
30th September.
eriods of treatment of those
who were discharged cured
during the year.
eriods of treatment of those
who were discharged im-
proved during the year.
eriods of treatment of those
who were discharged unim-
proved during the year.
P>
uj
Ph
Pm
D-i
Under 1 month
20
8
1
From 1 to 2 month s
7
6
8
6
2
„ 2 „ 3 „
2
„ 3 ,. 4 „
3
8
2
1
„ 4 „ 5 „
2
9
2
1
,. 5 ,- 6 „
5
9
3
.. 6 „ 7 -.
8
3
1
2 ■
„ 7 „ 8 M
1
1
4
2 .
6
9
1
6
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
„ 8 H 9 .,
„ 9 „ 10 H
„ 10 „ 11 „
„ 11 „ 12 „
2
6
1
6
46
29
2
5
1
2
4
„ 12 .. 18 „
8
41
1
„ 3 „ 4 „
3
4
3
3
2
3
26
32
32
43
15
32
1
1
1
„ 4 ,. 5 „
„ 5 „ 6 „
" 6 „ 7
„ 7 m 8 „
„ 8 ., 9 „
„ 9 .. 10 M
1
17
62
1
1
„ 10 „ 15 M
„ 15 „ 20 „
2
32
ti 20 years and upwards
2
45
Not stated . .
3
1
Not insane. .
Totals
103
531
24
20
7
115
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 12.
Shewing the nature of employment and the nufnber of day's work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Carpenter's shop
Tailor's shop
Shoe Shop
Engineer's shop
Blacksmith's shop
Mason work
Repairing roads
Bakery
Laundry
Dairy
Butcher's shop and slaughter house
Piggery
Painting
Farm
Garden
Grounds
Stable
Kitchen . .
Dining-rooms
OflBcers' quarters
Sewing-rooms
Knitting
Mending
Halls
. Storeroom
General
Total
22
12
Days Worked.
Male.
502
71,138
Female.
1,519
2,516
1,447
6,052
1,685
14,026
12,266
4,171
15,986
7,054
66,722
Total.
3,687
1,584
1,008
1,356
420
3,850
2,125
1,004
2,660
3,916
1,269
90
1,863
4,353
1,565
1,360
1,250
2,747
10,148
1,685
14,026
12,266
4,171
46,600
288
12,569
137,860
116
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Carle^'.on
52
8
41
8
1
93
Dundas
Durham
16
1
Essex
1
42
11
5
5
26
28
19
1
Frontenac
■Glengarry
n
20
9
3
35
25
13
1
1
83
31
Grenville
14
Hastings ....
Lanark
8
61
Leeds
Lennox and Addington
Lincoln
53
32
1
Norfolk
1
1
1
1
12
7
19
5
16
1
1
Northumberland
Ontario
1
1
Oxford
Peterborough
Prescott
1
7
5
15
5
16
1
2
19
Prince Edward
12
Renfrew
34
Russell
10
Stormont
32
Victoria
1
Wentworth
1
1
2
I
York
4
15
5
17
Not classed, unknown, etc
Total
280
251
531
117
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. ri9^
TABLE
Patients transferred to other Asylums
^
i
<
Sex.
Nationality.
I
w
a
1— 1
"eg
County Originally AniiiTTED
Fkom.
i
1
"to
a
4
■a
1— 1
o
o
o
m
■fl
3
u
o
.2
h
U O
O
E. 0
22
33
52
30
39
52
41
28
53
36
48
54
65
.... 1
.... 1
....' 1
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry . .
1
S. D
Hastings
-•••
J. D
Lanark
i
B. E
1
1
1
Lennox and Addington
B. D
E. F
Lanark
C. L
1
Frontenac
1
J.L
1
CM
Peterboro'
Leeds and Grenville
C. McM
\
S. M. 0
Hastings
....!----
C. P
Toronto Asylum
C. R
Hastings .
1
M. S
Peterboro'
1
J. Y
Peel
1
!
118
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1^1)]
No. 14.
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Rkligiocs Denomi-
nation.
Social
STATE.
Duration of
Insanity
PRIOR TO
Admitted
BT
Occupation.
_«5
D
c
S
c
O
a>
O
.2
•S c
c ^
o c
a a
Is
o
■6
o
■d
u
C
.£
'5
g
S
t3
Admission.
1
V)
O
d
i
"3,
o
£
not st
2
20
1
2
17
not st
3
not st
5
10
not st
20
o
•a
«
«£
d
g
1
CO
<
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
ated
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not stated
Dresmaker
Servant
Wife
Servant
Wife
Servant
Wife
Mimico.
^
1
1
1
i 1
1
1
1
1
■
1
1
ated
2
ated
1
1
1
"
....
1
1
Wife
Servant
Wife
Servant
Servant
1
1
1
1
ated
1
1
1
1
1
1
„
1
Not stated
1
1
House-keeper
119
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Shewinpr number of articles made and repaired in the Female Department during the year
ending September 30th, 1892.
Aktkles.
Articles marked
Aprons
*' nurses
Bed ticks
Blankets
Carpet rags, balls
Caps, nurses
Cutfg, linen, pairs
Collars, linen
Chemises
Counterpanes
Comb bags
Curtains, pairs . .
Coats
Chair^covers, cretonne .
Clothes bags
Dresses
" uniform
' ' night
Drawers, cotton, pairs .
" flannel, "
Drapes
Doylies
Hoods
Lambrequins
Lace, yards
Mattrass ticks .
Mats, floor . .
Neckties
Overalls, pairs
249
100
65
800
20
60
294
105
3
24
12
3
149
39
56
103
100
3
15
5
141
52
21
72
6522
1557
453
327
1750
500
5
912
1603
1103
900
37
28
Abticlks.
Pincushions . .
Pillows
Pillow cases . .
" shams.
" ticks
Petticoats
Pants, pairs
Shirts, cotton
" flannel
Shrouds
Socks, pairs
Stockings, cotton, pairs.
" woolen, " .
Sheets
Stand covers
Sun bonnets
Sofa cushions
Table cloths
" covers
" mats
Towels, roller
" dish
Tray covers
Tidies
" linen
Toilet mats
Vests
Waists, blouse
Window blinds
§
224
99
65
58
543
129
26
610
129
80
395
4
16
13
168
3
11
32
39
6
38
36
120
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8),
A. 189;i
TABLE No. 16.
Shewing number of articles made and repaired in the Carpenter's Shop for the official
year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Made.
Repa'rd
Articles
Made.
Repa'rd'
2
""'60
s"
i"
■""2"
3 "
3 '"
2
2
30
3
11
4
14
""15"
4"
1
2
12
6 '
5 "
Laundry trucks
3
Bake " .
2
3
6
2
2
5
2
26
5
4
1
1
6
21
1
1
10
2
60
2
366
1094
885
8
Land roller
1
Mattress frames
4
4
6
1
1
6
2
17
200
7
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
14
15
3
13
6
3
2
2
8
6
1
4
5
4
2
1
1
4
13
1
6
I
5
1
Mosquito net doors
Boards, game
" frames ...
Meat board
Music stand
^^^.vcD 111 i.ciri y
dram . . .
Mallets, wood
Peels
6
Picture frames .
3
" " mortar
" moulding, feet put up
Photograph frames
Pig pens
" rabbit
' ' hen-house ...
Partitions, wood
" packing
Platform for oil tank . .
Rolling pins
Brackets
" mantel
Shelves, pantry, set
" library, "
Brooms
" sewing room, set
Snow shovels
4
Brushes, rice-root
Sofas, upholstered
Steps . .
Sash
12
" hand "
9
" horse
Stage properties
Scaffolds
Sand screens
Cabinet, fancy
1
Sieves
Storm sash
Sidewalks
5
" boxes . . .
2
Stone waggon
Stools, milking
' ' fancy
Screens, "
Storm doors
" recaned . . ...
2
24
12
3
1
36
2
38
36
1
1
7
1
1
1
1
1
24
11
24
" frames
Sink
Clothes racks
Cloth post
Coffins
Shanty for tools
Seats for hall
" sleighs
Sheathing ice house
Curtain poles
Sign boards
Towel racks
Tables
Trow lids
A^'^ashstand
Cages
Cupboards
6
3
Chimney stand
Corbeil for wall
1
Wardrobes
Whiffletrees
7
2
1
8
2
Casing for steam-pipe
Cover for bath
" boiler
Writing desk
Wheelbarrows
4 "
" frames
Windows
30
Drawere
" fitted for iron grates
Wood pulley
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Fences
1
2
4
6
1
6
12
6
36
36
1
6
12
" clogs, set
Waggon tongues
' ' reaches
Fire screens
Floors laid
I* eed troughs
Hand screws. . .
Vinery
2
Handles, chisels
Rebuilt Newcourt cottage
" hammer . . .
" mop
" alterations in slaughter
house
" scrubber
Built meat track in slaughter house
" large silo at " Newcourt ".. .
Hat rack
Hot-bed frames
Altered piggery into hen house . . .
" sash
Finished engineer's house
Hen houses
" chief attendant's house. .
Ladders
1
4
Built new pump house
" step
Took down and removed two barns
121
."jG Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. S).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 17.
Shewing amount of painting, glazing and kalsomining done during the official year ending
September 30th, 1892.
Paiating cottage and farm house . .(sq. yds.^
" Med Superintendent's house
" in wards
" " centre building
'• " Newcourt building
Kalsomining ceilings
Decorating borders ft.
No.
3600
475
12900
6500
26000
1600
11100
No. of radiators bronzed
" ft. glass set
." chairs, stained and varnished
" tables " "
" sofas " "
" carriages " "
" sleighs " "
No,
45
4800
160
48
37
2
2
TABLE No. 18.
Shewing amount of mason woik done during the official year ending September 30th,
1892.
No,
Laying cement floors (yds.) 650
Excavating and quarrying for gas and
water pipe, " Newcourt "
Foundation for silo
9166
445
Excavation for supply-pipes (yds
" " stone pump-house and
floors "
" •• " Newcourt " cellar .. "
Laying stone walls "
No.
150
280
290
316
122
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 19.
Shewing number of articles made in the tailor shop for the official year, ending Septembe r
30th, 1892.
ARTICLES.
Coats
" uniform
Pants, (pairs)
" uniform, (pairs
Vests
Overalls, (pairs) ,
Smocks
Made.
256
15
230
15
120
22
6
ARTICLES.
Cushions
Carpets ,
Drop-curtain
Strong quilts
Rag carpet woven, (yards)
Made.
5
1
1
3
77
TABLE No. 20.
Shewing number of articles made and repaired in the shoe shop for the official year, ending
September 30th, 1892.
ARTICLES.
Boots, Cobiirg, (pairs.)
" long
'* women's "
Slippers, leather "
" canvas "
Pole straps
Halter shanks
Hamfi straps
-6
<0
a)
CS
-a
a,
cS
<a
g
e^
78
94
5
21
4
11
21S
30
348
3
2
4
4
1
ARTICLES.
Cart harness .
Set traces
Halters
Collars
Reins, (pairs)
Bridles
Minor parts .
§
Pi
1
1
6
3
3
6
75
123
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189S
TABLE No. 21.
Returns from farm and garden for the official year, ending, September 30th, 1892.
15
550
78
85
206
12
400
152
1125
95
120
108
3000
14800
1950
2790
360
1000
60
25
65
25
270
20230
1098
108
77
29
3853
24
Quantity.
Bushels
Artichokes and Salsify @
Apples
Beets .
Beans.
Carrots . . . .
Cucumbers
Oats
Onions. .
Potatoes
Peas
Bunches
Quarts . .
Heads . .
Dozen . .
Pounds . ,
((
Tons ...
Gallons
Dozen .
Pairs . .
Each..
Pounds
Each . .
Parsnips .
Tomatoes
Onions, parsley, sage, thyme, savory, lettuce, asparagus,
&c
Rhubarb
Currants, gooseberries and raspberries.
Cabbage, cauliflower and celery
Sweet Corn
Grapes ■
Capsicums
Horseradish
Hay
Straw
Cornstalks for silo .
Milk ....
Eggs ...
Chickens.
Ducks . . .
Turkeys .
Pork
Cows killed . . .
Total
Rate.
1 00
50
40
1 00
50
1 50
35
1 00
50
50
50
50
5
6
JO
6
10
6
10
30
10 00
6 00
4 00
20
25
80
1 50
1 50
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56 Victoria
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189a
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Toronto, Mimico Branch, for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
TABLE 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum lor the official year ending 30th Septem-
ber, 1892.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
196
76
Female .
199
83
Total.
Remaining, October Ist, 1891
395
159
Admitted during year —
By Lieutenant-Governor's Warrant
" Medical Certificate
57
19
51
32
108
51
Total number under treatment during year
272
16
282
8
554
Discharges during the year—
As recovered
1
1
15
7
1
1
1
22
1
Total number of discharges during year
Died
Transferred
24
Remaining in Asylum, 30th Sept., 1892
256
274
630
294
292
2
15
1
586
7
44
2
3
Total number admitted since opening of Asylum . . .
294
38
292
18
586
" discharged
died
" eloped
" transferred
5
29
2
2
56
remaining, 30th Sept., 1892
256
274
530
1
9 (A.)
125
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maximum and minimum number of patients resident in he Asylum, the
total number of days' stay of patients, and the daily average number of patients in
the Asylum, from the 1st 'Jctober, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
Maximum number of patients in residence (on the 30th of Sept.)
Minimum " " " (on the Ist of Oct.). . .
Collective days' stay of all patients in residence during year
Daily average population
256
218
102732
216.16
274
209
70357
231.17
530
427
173089
447.33
Admissions op Year.
OTAL Admissions since
Opening.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
Female .
otal.
Social State.
Married
Single
24
52
41
42
65
94
58
160
218
114
95
209
172
255
237
349
Total
76
83
159
427
586
Religion.
Presbyterians
Episcopalians
Methodists
10
16
13
1
21
4
11
76
14
13
10
2
26
3
15
83
24
29
23
2
1
47
7
26
159
38
42
42
5
28
53
41
9
66
95
83
14
90
124
106
16
Congregationalists
Roman Catholics
1
62
21
8
218
57
15
6
209
119
36
14
427
166
43
Not reported
Total
40
586
Nationalities.
13
18
3
37
1
1
3
76
6
22
6
42
2
2
3
83
19
40
9
79
3
3
6
1. y
21
45
15
121
2
6
8
21S
23
59
16
94
6
()
5
'J('d
44
104
31
215
8
12
13
63
Irish
144
40
294
11
Other countries
Unknown
15
19
Total
427
586
126
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1S93
TABLE No. 3.
Shewing the counties from which patients were admitted up to 30th September, 1892,
Admitted duking Yeab.
Total Admi.ssions.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
1
Female .
1
Total.
1
1
19
1
1
Total.
Algoma District
1
Brant
1
Bruce
1
3
1
4
1
4
Carleton
Dufiferin
9
1
1
10
20
1
3
Elgin
2
2
3
1
2'
1
2
1
6
1
2
4
4
1
9
3
Essex
4
Frontenac
5
11
10
4
15
15
3i'
3
2
1
11
8
7
1
4
1
33
24
2
10
3
15
11
7
"'8
5
11
13
19
Grey
IK
Halton
1
Hastings
3
2
14
1
2
5
3
!
1
1
14
15
1
8
3
8
7
2
4'
2
5
8
17
2
1
6
5
4
3
i9
9
1
2
7
4
5
4
3
6
5
40
Huron
Q
Kent . .
2
4
15
Lambton
1
2
2
2
3
1
3
4
3
1
Lanark
Leeds and Grenville
11
8
1
11
2
42
32
7
13
4
22
Lennox and Addingtou
Lincoln
Middlesex
5
1
5
3
4
2
4
5
1
3
1
3
7
1
9
8
5
3
1
7
Nipissing District
Northumberland and Durham
Ontario
Peel
Perth
4
Prescott and Russell .
11
7
1
Prince Edward
1
1
1
i
3
2
1
1
1
2
4
3
Renfrew
9
ft
Simcoe . ....
1
1
1
Tl
Waterloo
17
3
Welland
1
i'
75
3
1
1
2
152
7
1
1
2
213
10
77
4
218
York
Not classed . .
30
3
31
61
3
Total admissions
76
83
159
209
427
586
127
56 Victoria,.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A 1893
TABLE No. 4.
Shewing the counties from which warranted cases have been admitted up to 30th Sep-
tember, 1892.
Admitted duking Year.
Total A.dmissions.
COUNTIES.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
1
Female.
Total.
Total.
1
1
1
1
Brant
1
Bruce
1
1
2
2
8
1
6
14
1
14
Elgin
2
2
2
1
1
1
i"
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
5
1
3
Frontenac
Grey
1
6
13
5
4
13
6
10
26
9
13
31
Huron
1
Kent
2
5'
2
2
1
4
4
5
2
1
9
6
7
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
8
1
1
6
1
5
3
4
3
4
12
7
g
Middlesex
5
1
,S
2
3
6
1
Northumberland and Durham
8
12
1
7
1
7
7
2
4
2
3
8
11
6
1
6
3
2
2
2
3
6
19
18
2
7
1
13
10
4
6
4
6
13
24
Ontario
21
Oxford
g
Peel
10
Perth
1
3
2
5
18
10
4
1
1
7
4
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
7
16
2
Welland
1
i
1
62
3
1
1
1
129
6
1
1
1
York
25
1
21
46
1
67
3
174
17&
7
57
51
108
161
325
433
128
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year
ending the 30th September, 1892.
No.
Initials.
Sex.
When Admitted.
When Discharged.
Remarks.
«7
S, G
M
January 20th, 1890
September 21 st, 1892
Recovered.
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence, and proximate came of death of those who died during
the year ending 30th September.
Initials.
Sex.
Age.
Date of Death.
•Residence in Asylum.
No,
03
ID
§
P
Proximate Cause of
Death.
1
2
3
4
5
S. M
G. P. L ....
D. M
E. F
M. J
W. H
P. K
L.J
A. R
S. K
J. F
H. G
T. McK
T. R
E. W
A. McC ....
A. H
C. McC
M. W
J. M
T. McC ....
E.N
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
F
M
F..,,
F
M
M
M
F
M
M
P
F
M
M
F
72
45
28
61
73
40
77
89
77
79
57
58
49
46
40
82
79
62
61
75
71
82
October 3rd, 1891...
9th, 1891....
" nth, 1891....
" 13th, 1891 ... .
" 24th, 1891....
""i
1
1
11
8
8
8
1
2
2
11
2
11
1
11
1
9
23
19
19
21
7
17
7
8
16
23
11
11
12
17
21
18
22
24
25
17
13
Pneumonia.
Cardiac Disease.
Epilep^y.
Abscess.
Apoplexy.
6
7
8
November 26th, 1891.
January 30th, 1892...
February 2nd, 1892.. .
1
Apoplexy.
Senile Decay.
Senile Decay.
9
10
8th, 1892....
" 17th, 1892
Heart Failure.
Exha'stion of Mania.
11
12
13
14
" 18th, 1892....
" 25th, 1892 . . .
March 4th, 1892....
16th, 1892....
1
1
1
Carcinoma of Pylorus
Exhaut' of Epilepsy.
Epilepsy.
Phthisis.
15
" 28th, 1892....
Pneumonia.
16
17
18
19
20
April 10th, 1892....
May 12th, 1892....
18th, 1892....
20th, 1892 ... .
July 10th, 1892....
"2
1
1
8
3
10
2
7
9
5
Senile Decay.
Marasmus.
Apoplexy.
Mitral Insutf.
Mitral Stenosis.
21
22
13th, 1892....
25th, 1892....
1
1
Insolation.
Senile Decay.
* The period of •' Residence in Asylum " is only computed from date of transfer to this Asylum,
eases were all transfers from other Asylums.
129
These
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Sessional Papers (No 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 7.
Shewing Trades, Callings and Occupations of Patients admitted into the Asylum.
During tue Year.
During Fobmer Years.
TRADES, CALLINGS, AND
OCCUPATIONS.
Males.
Temales
Total.
Males. Females
Total.
Total.
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
3
3
7
»
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
"ih"
1
1
15
1
1
i"
60
2
1
i"
64
61
3
■■"78"
1
61
3
1
60
2
1
78
1
64
1
2
76
4
1
19
19
79-
2
1
34
34
*"2i"'
112
Xnittpr
1
Labourers
21
85
1
2
1
2
2 '
2
1
1
8
1
2
7"
2
2
4
Masons
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
11
■■"33"
2
14
3
2
44
2
35
4
3
52
2
10
17
1
27
1
21
62
1
2
1
1
1
1
'"11"
2
1
1
1
1
11
5
1
1
2
2
2
3
1 :
1
11
1
1
5
1
1
1
""3"
1
3
i"
1
4
3
1
1
3
1"
3
1
1
5
3
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
i'
1
2
1
1
Total
76
83
159
218
209
427
586
130
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing causes of Insanity for the year ending 30th September, 1892.
CAUSES OF INSANITY.
In respect of the admissions for the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
Moral.
Domestic troubles, including loss of rela-
tives or friends
Religious excitement
Adverse circumstances, including business
troubles
Love affairs, including seduction
Mental anxiety, " worry "
Fright and nervous shocks
Phtsioal.
Intemperance in drink
Intemperance, sexual
Venereal disease
Self-abuse, sexual.
Over-work
Accident or injury
Pregnancy
Uterine disorders
Brain disease, with general paralysis . . .
Brain disease, with epilepsy
Other bodily diseases or disorders, including
old age
Fevers
Hereditary.
With other ascertained cause in combination
With other combined cause not ascertained.
Number of instances in which each Cause was Assigned.
As predisposing
cause.
Unknown 62
Total 76
1
13
63
83
4
18
125
159
As exciting cause.
59
76
63
83
1 1
2 4
1 1
4 4
2 3
2 2
122
169
As predisposing or
exciting cause where
these could not be
distinguished.
Fm
131
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the Probational Discharge and the Result thereof.
Reg.
No.
Sex.
nitials.
Date of Probational
Discharge.
Term of Probation.
Result.
67
M ....
S. G
April 20th, 1892
3 months
Discharge recovered.
SUMMARY OF PROBATIONAL DISCHARGES.
Number to whom probational leave was
granted
Discharged, recovered . .
Males.
Females.
Total.
Males.
Females.
1
1
1
Total.
TABLE No. 10.
Shewing in quinquennial period the ages of those admitted, recovered and died during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
AGES.
From 16 to 20 years.
' 20 '
' 25 "
" 25 '
' 30 '
" 30
' 35 "
' 35 '
' 40 '
' 40 '
' 45 "
" 45 '
' 50 '
» 50
' 55 '
" 55 '
' 60 '
' 60 '
' 65 "
' 65 '
' 70 "
' 70 '
' 75 '
' 75 '
' 80 '
" 80 '
' 86 '
" 85 '
' 90 '
Unknown .
Totals .
Admitted.
2
11
10
10
76
1
3
3
5
11
8
13
18
4
2
7
4
4
83
Rkcovkred.
2
3
5
16
21
18
21
26
7
6
11
11
4
159
15
i
Died.
22
132
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Sessional Papers (No. S).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 11.
Shewing the duration of insanity, length of residence and period of treatment, etc.,
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
PERIODS.
2
u
_o
'5
1
to
0
3 ca -
Q
*Length of residence of those
remaining in Asylum on
30th September.
Periods of treatment of #iose
who were discharged cured
during the year.
tJader 1 month
7
5
1
2
31
3
6
From 1 to 2 months
" 2 " 3 "
■•* 3 " 4 "
" 5 " 6 "
90
9
" 6 " 7 "
" 8 " 9 "
1
1
1
" 9 "10 "
1
" 10 "11 "
" 11 "12 "
15
42
224
109
" 12 "18 "
7
" 18 months to 2 years
" 2 to 3 years
9
3
10
1
7
4
3
2
26
25
44
1
" 3 " 4 "
" 4 " 5 "
" 5 " 6 "
" 6 " 7 "
" 7 " 8 " . . .
" 8 " 9 "
" 9 "10 "
" 10 "15 "
" 15 "20 "
" 20 years and upwards
Totals
159
530
1
* This column is only computed for the period of residence in Mimico Asylum. All patients admitted
prior to July 23rd, 1892, were transfers from the other Asylums, having been in residence in those Asyluma
from 5 to 25 years.
133
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1898
TABLE No. 12.
Shewing the nature of employment and the number of days' work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT.
Carpenter's shop.
Engineer's shop .
Bakery
Laundry
Painting
Farm
Garden
Stable
Kitchen
Sewing rooms . . .
Knitting
Sewing
Mending
Cottages
Subways
Storeroom
General
Special
5 2 >
Total.
2
4
3
10
2
22
9
2
2
3
2
133
3
1
47
1
258
Days worked.
Male. Female. Total
548
1048
840
912
208
5513
1642
244
1311
18558
517
57
4759
37
36194
1201
1618
472
836
346
14920
6901
26294
548
1048
840
2113
208
5513
1642
244
1311
1618
472
836
346
33478
517
57
11660
37
62488
134
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Males.
Females.
Total.
1
1
1
3
11
1
1
1
8
I
4
19
1
6
3
2
7
3
8
14
3
Essex
Frontenac
2
11
3
2
5
4
18
6
2
Grey . •
11
16
Halton
1
22
2
1
Hastings
14
3
2
1
7
2
2
1
6
36
5
Kent ....
2
3
6
3
5
4
13
5
7
Lincoln
Middlesex
1
5
11
2
2
Norfolk ...
11
13
5
14
14
2
25
27
7
8
3
10
3
2
1
4
3
2
3
4
1
8
2
5
h""
2
4
3
12
Perth
4
18
5
Prince Edward
7
1
9
5
6
6
8
1
1
7
2
15
3
Welland .
1
1
2
102
2
1
2
90
6
192
8
Total
256
1
274
530
135
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. U.
Patients transferred to other Asylums, for the year ending 30th September, 1892.
ctI)
0
."tJ
Religious Denomina-
OS cS
IB
2
s
i
tion.
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a
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prior
sion.
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1
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to
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6
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a
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Occupation.
fl
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bo
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42
1
Peterboro'
1
1
1
1
1
Home duties.
Toronto
136
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 15.
Work done by Engineering Department for year ending September 30th, 1892.
ARTICLES.
Made.
Repaired.
Washing machines
3
Engine, Laundry
Water pipes laid
500 feet
286 "
2
Steam pipes laid
Radiators, new
Radiators, changed
7
Speaking tubes
11^ feet
Closets
IGO
Whistle
1
Boilers
7
Iron beds set up
98
30 feet
Steam pumps
1
4
1000
TABLE No. 16.
Work done by Painter for year ending September 30th, 1892.
ARTICLES.
Number.
Bedsteads (iron)
Fence
Seats (verandah)
Flower stands , .
Flower boxes. . .
Wheelbarrows . .
Desks
Wagon boxes
Window guards ....
Cottages (walls) ....
Cupboards
Ice house
Swill waggon house
50
800 feet
20
8
32
12
2
2
30
3
5
1
1
137
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 17.
Produce of Garden for year ending 30th September, 1892.
Articles.
Quantities.
Price.
Value.
Asparagus . \
Apples
Beans
4 bunches
55 barrels
22^ bushels
153 dozen
130 bushels
157 bunches
40 bushels
1*^3 dozen
40 bushels
79 quarts
1125 bunches
4524 heads
2423 bunches
327 bunches
161 dozen
140 bushels
40 bushels
30 bunches
18 bushels
32 bunches
25 bushels
563 bunches
258 bunches
1788
46 quarts
140 pounds
60 bunches
60 bunches
90 bundles
40 bushels
71
26
79
45
56
187
36
700
14500 square feet
23 square feet
18000 square feet
60 feet
1750 feet
650 feet
$ c]
10
2 00
60
10
40
10
40
10
20
8
5
5
5
3
10
40
40
10
50
10
1 00
• 3
3
2
8
3
3
3
10
40
50
$ c.
40
110 00
13 35
15 30
Beets
Carrots
52 00
15 70
16 00
Corn '
Corn ....
12 30
8 00
6 32
56 25
226 20
121 15
Onions
9 81
Parsnips
6 0
56 00
16 10
Parsley .
3 00
9 OC
3 20
25 00
Radish . .
16 89
7 74
35 76
Gooseberries
3 68
4 20
Sapre
1 80
1 80
9 00
16 00
35 50
Elm
50
1 00
50
25
50
10
39 50
45 00
28 00
46 75
Shrubs (flowering)
18 00
70 00
1170 70
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 18.
Produce of Farm for year ending 30th September, 1892.
Articles.
Oats .
Hay .
Straw
Quantities .
Potatoes
Corn, fodder, green ......
Hungarian grass
Pork sold
Pork for home consumption
Milk
Mangolds
Carrots
Turnips
Underdraining
Wire fencing
Total.
2000 bushels
100 tons
50 tons
100 bushels
1000 bushels
75 tons
10 tons
22365 pounds
14819 pounds
7402 gallons
80 tons
60 bushels
800 bushels
276 rods
209 rods
Value.
$ c.
640 00
1000 00
400 00
60 00
400 00
525 00
100 00
1107 51
889 14
1776 48
560 00
24 00
160 00
$7642 13
TABLE No. 19.
Work done in Laundry for year ending 30th September, 1892.
Articles.
Total.
Dresses . .
Skirts....
Aprons . . .
Chemises.
Chemises, flannel
Drawers
Night dresses
Waists
Collars
Handkerchiefs .
Shawls
Stockings, pairs of
Shirts, flannel
Shirts, cotton
Guernseys
Coats
Vests
Sheets
Blankets
Quilts
Pillow slips
Ticks
Towels
Bureau covers .
Tablecloths...
Table napkins.
Jackets
139
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 20.
Work done in sewing room for year ending September 30th, 1892.
Abtioles.
Made.
Repaired.
Dresses
" uniform.
Aprons
Skirts . . . .
Drawers
Chemises -
Night dresses
Caps (women's). .
Collars
Shirts
Socks
Stockings
Ticks
Sheets
Pillow slips
" shams.....
Table cloths....
Blinds
Curtains (pairs).
Blankets
327
48
310
76
57
500
54
44
36
3G7
161
320
812
675
231
100
56
21
84
40
1725
2443
29
98
126
35
4195
4580
140
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 189a
TABLE No. 21.
Work done by Carpentering Department for year ending September 30th, 1892.
Articles.
Made,
Repaired.
Desks
3
29
15
12
2
3
Closet seats ....
15
Benches
Wheelbarrows
1
2
Flower stands ,
Locks repaired .
20
40
21
4
21
Doors
10
Window sash
Door frames
Coal shed
Ice house
Swill waggon house
Hennery
Stable stalls .
2
1067 feet
686 "
3
6
10
2
61
2
3
2
360 feet
2
1
40
24
10
1
9
7
1
4
1
2
1
50
6
1856 feet
Fence ,
Sidewalk ,
Cupboards
Stepladders
5
Tables
14
Waggon racks
Window screens
10
Dish racks
Bread boards
Knife boxes
Shelving....
Commodes
4
Floors
(J
Blind rollers
Trestles
Coffins
Stone boats
Towel rollers
Gates
Partitions
Hotbed sash
Wardrobes
Waggon tops
" seats
Flower boxes
Window frames
String walk .
11 (A.)
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT OF THE
ASYLUM FOR IDIOTS. ORILLIA, FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th
SEPTEMBER, 1892.
To the Inspector oj Asylums, etc., Toronto.
Sir, — I beg herewith to transmit the sixteenth annual report of the operations of
this Asylum for the year ending the 30th September.
We had in residence at the end of last year 222 males and 198 females, or a total
population of 420. During the year we have admitted 58 males and 47 females, a total
of 105, which added to those in residence makes a grand total of 280 males and 245
females, in all 525 under care during the year. Of the number admitted only 3 males and
3 females came through gaols, by the Lieutenant-Governor's warrant, showing that few of
our unfortunates have to be committed to gaol now as compared with former years, and
even these are committed to lessen the expense to friends or relatives.
"We had 35 deaths during the year, 13 males and 22 females, and 4 discharges, 1
male and 3 females, leaving in residence to-day 266 males and 220 females, a total of
486.
There are 68 applications on file, of which 26 are for males and 42 for females.
These if admitted would exhaust our vacancies, but as many of the applications are never
followed up, I predict it will be another year before a demand is made for further
accommodation ; that we will require such very soon is certain.
Children.
Of the 105 admissions 63 were of children of school age, and as we had about 128
before it will be seen we have now about 190 children of all conditions and grades. Of
these 130 are fit for the school rooms, and could be greatly benefited by training.
Between 50 and 60 are from various causes unfit for the school rooms, some are too young,
some are utterly helpless both physically and mentally, and others are nearing the age limit.
However, as we only have four teachers we cannot do more than undertake the training
and improvement of 70 or 75, leaving 55 in the day rooms without instruction.
Then what of the other 50 or 60 who are at present physically unfit for any school
exercises % With a staff of intelligent capable young ladies more than half of these could
be fitted in one year to take their places in the school room, so that we .should then have
at least 160 children who should be under the constant instruction of at least ten teachers.
From this you can see how inadequate our staff of four teachers is to do the work of ten.
Nevertheless much has been accomplished since my last report, and I have much pleasure
in bearing testimony to the zeal displayed by our teachers. Theirs is no ordinary work,
it is a great deal more than teaching ; it is building up a mind before instruction can be
imparted, and their success is something remarkable.
'^'^'■•' Among the admissions for the year are a few who should be cared for in county
poor-houses. Aged persons who mT,intained themselves as long as they were able to
work and now that they have become infirm they are palmed off on the Province to
relieve fi lends and municipalities from their care. Recently an attempt was made to send
to us three vagrants who have for a number of years been confined in the gaol of one of
our largest and richest counties, and whose representatives from year to year persistently
oppose the erection of a home for these destitute people. There is no pretence that these
people are idiots, but the authorities and physicians are willing to certify that they are
imbeciles ;},and so are a great many more throughout the country through age and want.
If we continue to receive vagrants and paupers it will be necessary to extend the
buildings indefinitely.
There should be some law to compel penurious municipalities to make provision for
the care and support of their poor, instead of committing them to gaol with the hope that
they may be ultimately thrown upon the Province for support.
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Cost for Maintenance.
Our per capita cost for maintenance for the year just closed has dropped to the
unprecedented figure of $118.15, and may give the impression that the inmates are not
generously fed and clothed. While not denying the fact that strict economy has been our
aim I am free to admit we never expected to reach such a low figure, and I trust when
we reach a higher per capita cost we will not be accused of extravagance. There are two
circumstances it is well to mention that helped to keep it down three or four dollars lower
than it would otherwise have been. In furnishing our new building less than two
years ago we obtained a supply of bedding, such as ticking, etc., and delf-ware, so that we
have not had to buy any since, and owing to the fact that we were short of help ir the
sewing rooms the clothing has not been kept quite up to the mark.
But notwithstanding these circumstances our expenditure is very low, especially when
we consider that we have a staff of teachers, and every department fully equipped, if we
except an assistant to myself and a gardener, although as regards the latter we are paying
a gardener's wages for a caretaker at the old building.
Old Asylum.
Here it may be as well to call your attention to the old building and grounds. Some-
thing should be done soon either to utilise the old asylum or dispose of the property alto-
gether. An old unoccupied building soon goes to wreck and decay, and there are many
evidences that ours is no exception to this rule. We have to pay a caretaker's wages
which, with the depreciation in value, makes quite a sum to charge against the old build-
ing annually, and it would be wisdom to take some action as soon as possible.
Improvements.
We continue the work of improving our grounds which has given our men ample
work. The main drive has been completed very satisfactorily, and is a very beautiful
approach to the buildings. Two terraces have been added to the north ; we have a good
covering of grass on the terraces made last fall, with gravel walks, etc.
All the large boulders have disappeared, and we are now surrounded by ploughed
ground which in another year we hope to have in extensive lawns. The amount of work
done by the 30 or 40 inmates engaged on the grounds is something wonderful.
Hundreds of rods of stone drains have been laid, and we are running more pure
spring water into the lake than would be sufficient to supply another large institution,
which at any time, if required, can be diverted into the reservoir. A fence has been
built on the opposite side of the highway of the same length as the one built last year.
The old stone house which was erected in 1844, and which we thought seriously of
removing, has been repaired and altered so that now it is not only as good as new, but is
really a very pretty cottage, and perpetuates about the only old land-mark that is left
about the place.
Our Needs.
Our needs are few but very important.
1st. We require another high-pressure or working boiler. It has been demonstrated
beyond question that our present boiler cannot do all the jvork that is required of it, and
that it will fail altogether when our increasing population demands more. There is no
space left in the boiler-house to place one, and an extension to the north will have to be
made for that purpose.
2nd. As I pointed out last year we require coal vaults connected with the boiler
house, not merely as a matter of convenience, but as a matter of absolute economy. The
wooden sheds near the switch have been made to serve the purpose of storing next year's
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supply by a liberal amount of props which prevents them from collapsing by expansion.
The loss through handling the coal so often is also great and would in a few years pay
the cost of vaults.
These two improvements would require to be made together, as the excavations
would be connected, or rather be in one. I trust you thoroughly comprehend the
necessity for these needs, and that you will strongly recommend a small appropriation for
that purpose.
3rd. The new road which is so often mentioned and which would avoid those terrible
hills is again brought to your notice. A few months ago I forwarded to the Hon.
Provincial Secretary a petition largely signed by farmers in the southern portion of the
township asking that the Government undertake the work and promising labor with and
without teams to aid in its construction. I have no doubt many more would gladly join
them, and would suggest that the merchants and others who have occasion to drive in
our direction should be asked to contribute. If this were done and the work commenced
promptly a very small appropriation to purchase right of way is all that would be
required of the Government.
4th. There are about 50 aces of unfenced and unproductive land covered with
huge boulders, which I estimate would cost about $100.00 an acre to clear and render fit
for cultivation. If this work is left to ourselves and our own force, it will be many
years before we could make a beginning owing to the fact that we have so much to do on
the south side of the road, and it would be a great many more before it could be finished.
We are all liable to make mistakes, but I have often thought about the only one
great mistake we have made here was in cutting the timber on this land. However as it
has been done, the only way to remedy the error is to place the land, which is of the very
best quality, under cultivation as soon as possible, and this can only be done by ridding it
of the stones and boulders at an estimated cost of $100.00 per acre, which would not only
clear the land but build stone walls or fences for about five fields of ten acres each.
Having talked this matter over with you on the ground, and agreeing with a suggestion
made by you that a few acres be undertaken each year, I would recommend that
$1,000.00 be asked for to commence the work.
5th. Division fences between the Asylum property and our neighbors is one of our
urgent needs, as the present fences are old and rotten, and will hardly stand alone. I
would suggest that the Public Works Department be asked to do this work, as I think it
fairly belongs to it.
Visitors.
We had the pleasure as well as the honor ot receiving a visit from the Honorable
Premier which I need not say was highly appreciated.
In June last the Hon. Com. of Grown Lands spent a day or two with us, and as it was
under his administration of the public institutions that these buildings were commenced
and almost couipleted I need not say that his visit was peculiarly welcome.
Dr. I. N. Kerlin, the veteran Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Institution for
Feeble Minded, which is the most extensive institution of the kind in the world, was
with us for a fortnight during the summer. His stay with us proved to be not only
enjoyable socially, but instructive as well. Dr. Bucke, Medical Supt. Asylum for Insane,
London, also favored us with a very pleasant visit.
Amusements.
During the year we have been favored with but few entertainments, and, if we
except the Church of England, none of the church choirs or societies in town appeared to
recognise our existence. Our own employes, however, supplied some good entertain-
ments in the form of concerts.
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The Christmas festivities were very successful, a great many presents were sent in
from various parts of the province, and notably a box of toys, dolls, etc., by Mrs.
Vankoughnet, of Toronto, which was but one more instance of her kindly sympathy for
our work.
Our excellent magic lantern continued to please and entertain, and the fine amuse-
ment hall promises to be a very suitable room for such exhibitions. We have had the
stage decorated, which adds very much to the general appearance of the hall
Officers and Employes.
The officers and employes continue to give good general satisfaction, and I am pleased
to bear testimony to the faithful manner in which all their duties have been discharged.
We have had no changes among the officers, except in the case of the assistant matron.
Miss Brunskill, who filled that position with faithfulness and zeal for, a period of nine
years, resigned about the 1st of September and she has been succeeded by Miss Jennie
Gibson, a young lady who promises to make a painstaking and efficient officer.
I have the honor to be,
Sir, your obedient servant,
A. H. BEATON,
Oct. Ist, 1892. Medical Superintendent.
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPOKT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Orillia, for the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
222
Female.
198
Total
1
420
Admitted during year : —
3
55
3
44
6
99
" Medical Certificate
58
280
47
245
105
Total number under treatment during year
Discharges during year : —
58
47
105
525
** improved
1
3
4
1
13
3
22
4
35
Died
Eloped
14
25
39
Remaining in Asylum, 30th September, 1892
266
220
486
456
1
409
865
29
146
2
13
19
148
22
48
294
2
35
" transferred
190
189
379
" remaining, 30th Sept., 1892
266
220
486
No of applications on file 30th Sept., 1892
26
42
68
\"
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the maximum and minimum numVjer of patients resident in the Asylum, the
total number of day's stay of patients, and the daily average number of patients
in the Asylum, from the 1st October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
TVTolo
Total.
Maximum mimber of patients in residence (on the 27th of Sej;
Minimum " " " (on the 1st of Oct
Collective day's stay of all patients in residence during year.
Daily average population
)t. '92)
., '91).
266
222
87835
241
221
198
76421
209
487
42C
164256
450
Admissions op Yeae.
Total Admissions since
Opening.
Male.
Female.
Total.
Male.
1
Female.
Total.
Social State.
Married
1
1
8
9
Widowed
Single
58
46
104
455
400
855
Not reported
Total
58
47
105
456
409
78
94
101
17
865
Religion.
Presbyterians
9
11
19
2
16
6
I
25
17
26
4
81
94
114
12
159
Episcopalians
Methodists ,
188
215
Baptists
29
Congregationalists
Roman Catholics
11
1
5
1
16
2
78
9
3
51
5
1
129
Mennonites
14
Quakers
4
........
Other denominations
4
6
4
11
8
57
13
49
Not reported
5
106
Total
58
47
105
456
409
865
Nationalities.
English
2
2
4
4
6
6
33
31
21
335
4
12
20
456
29
29
15
306
6
8
16
409
62
Irish
60
Scotch
36
Canadian
48
1
1
4
58
36 84 1
641
United States
1 1
1
7
105
10
Other countries
20
Unknown
3"
47
36
Total
865
147
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Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 3.
•Shewing the Counties from which patients have been admitted up to the 30th
September, 1892.
COUNTIES.
Admitted During Year.
Total
Admissions.
Male.
Female
Total.
Male.
Female
Total.
1
1
2
1
i"'
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
6
12
16
1
1
9
19
18
15
10
6
18
8
11
6
17
9
4
15
8
7
14
19
13
1
2
8
2
1
1
1
31
17
9
10
5
14
19
72
456
4
5
11
9
4
9
7
19
17
4
5
12
16
14
9
4
9
8
4
14
4
5
16
12
9
7
7
2
6
8
24
5
8
6
6
6
20
60
409
5
11
23
25
5
Elffin .
10
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
3
2
4
1
1
1
1
6
2
16
Frontenac .
38
35
19
Halton
15
18
1
3
1
34
Kent
22
20
10
4
1
4
8
1
26
17
8
1
1
1
1
2
2
29
12
12
2
2
2
1
2
2
i"
1
4
4
2
1
1
1
30
31
22
1
Peel
Peterborough
16
15
9
1
.... ^..
1
1
3
7
9
4
1
2
i"
3
11
47
4
4
2
3
2
3
7
23
105
55
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
4
1
1
2
2
4
12
58
22
17
16
Welland
11
20
39
York
132
865
148
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 4.
Shewing the Counties from which warranted cases have been admitted up to 30th
September, 1892.
COUNTIES.
Admitted During Year.
Total Admissions.
Male.
Female
Total.
Male.
Female
Total.
1
3"
4
1
4
3
12
5
2"
4
2
3
3
1
2
7
2
1
1
5
3
1
1
3
2
3
1
5
4
1
1
6"
7
104
1
1
3
4
1
6
8
1
Elgin
4
2
12
9
2
5
24
1
1
1
14
1
2
2
2
5
6
7
Kent
3
2
4
5
2
2
3
2
5
4
4
3
1
5
5
5
7
9
4
4
3
Norfolk
10
1
1
1
5
Peel
1
4
4
Perth
7
3
1
1
6
10
3
1
1
1
10
115
G
10
11
1
1
4
1
1
7
1
1
17
Total admissions
3
3
6
219
149
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the length of residence in the Asylum of those discharged during the year.
No.
Initials.
Sex.
When admitted.
When Discharged.
Remarks.
665
722
784
785
R. H. P..
S. H
M. M. W.
H. McG..
M. .
F..
F..
F..
April 8th, 1891....
May '25th, 1891 ... .
January 19th, 1892....
January 19th, 1892
June 17th, 1892....
October 24th, 1891 ....
September 25th, 1892 ....
March 3rd, 1892....
Taken home by mother.
Taken home by sister.
Taken home.
Taken home by mother.
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing age, length of residence and proximate cause of death of those who died during
the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Initials.
Sex.
Age.
Date of Death.
Residence in Asylum
No.
to
CS
1
>>
ft
Proximate cause of
death.
574
308
536
K.M
P. McC
H. B
F.....
F
F
F
M
M
F
F
M
M
M
F
F
F
M
M
F
M
F
F
M
F
F
M
M
F
M
F
M
F
F
F
F
F
F
19
37
15
11
36
25
10
14
9
26
11
6
26
29
26
20
19
21
19
31
36
79
37
52
34
31
9
22
14
10
29
30
64
37
16
16th October, 1891 ...
4th November, 1891 . .
10th " 1891..
11th " 1891..
16th December, 1891 .
2nd January, 1892 . . .
13th " 1892 . . .
18th " 1892...
30th " 1892 . . .
2
9
3
3
4
4
3
3
9
1
I
1
2
6
6
6
10
4
10
3
7
11
2
10
5
11
10
2
9
1
20
14
16
17
1
22
19
27
21
6
10
9
9
25
14
8
14
""1
23
15
8
17
18
22
24
3
22
8
24
12
6
23
Consumption.
Epilepsy.
Phthisis.
472
J. L
Exhaustion from
441
J. M
Epilepsy.
General debility.
545
520
A. R
F. T
Heart Clot.
General debility.
519
736
B. F
J. H R
D. McC
J. E
Phthisis.
Influenza.
680
544
16th February, 1892..
20th " 1892..
25th " 1892. .
28th " 1892..
2nd March, 1892
3rd " 1892
nth " 1892
12th " 1892
"3
"e
3
13
4
Phthisis.
Epilepsy.
691
H. B
Influenza.
401
576
L.J.L
C. T
Consumption.
General debility.
138
457
R. E. L
0. R
Pneumonia.
Scrotal hernia.
705
A. G. C
W. D. S
V. c
B. B
J. C
T. A
General debility.
Epilepsy.
763
15th " 1892
684
16th " 1^92
General debility.
Phthisis.
719
23rd " 1892
646
731
6th April, 1892
17th " 1892 ....
25th " 1892
26th " 1892
6th May, 1892
1
""6
1
Bilious fever.
Senile decay.
416
693
M. McL
J. S
Tabes,
Epilepsy.
815
N. M. M
P. W
Epilepsy.
653
7th " 1892
15th " 1892
15th " 1892
21st " 1892
18th June, 1892
13th July, 1892
1
4
1
1
4
2
5
i'
3
11
9
7
General debility.
446
702
A.D.L
R. G
Epilepsy.
Epilepsy.
697
473
745
G. L ....... .
M. E. B
A. M. W
M. R
Hsem. bowels.
General debility.
Epilepsy.
Phthisis.
317
15th " 1892
17th August, 1892....
25th " 1892....
9
1
648
847
A. McM .....
E. McI
S. J. C
Dysentery.
Injury from fall.
Phthisis.
251
23rd September, 1892.
10
fi
150
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 7.
She-wing in quinquennial period the ages of those admitted, recovered and died during
the year.
^
Admitted.
Recovered.
Died.
AGES.
<i>
S
o
H
CO
e
'3
o
H
S
o
H
Under 15 years
30
9
4
1
3
4
3
2
1
1
19
8
6
4
2
3
2
2
1
49
17
10
5
5
7
5
4
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
6
4
1
4
2
3
9
From 15 to 20 years
r. 20 „ 25 „ ....
5
3
.. 25 „ 30 „
6
„ 30 „ 35
2
„ 35 M 40
1
4
■. 40 „ 45 " ....
M 45 „ 50
„ 50 „ 55 ,
1
1
.. 55 ., 60 .. ....
„ 60 „ 65 ,
1
1
1
M 75 M 80 „ ....
1
Unknown
3
3
Totals
58
47
105
13
22
35
151
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A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing the length of residence of those remaining in Asylum on 30th September, 1892.
PERIODS.
Under 1 month ....
From 1 to 2 months
M 2 II 3
M 3 „ 4
II 4 II 5
„ 5 II 6
II 6 II 7
,1 7 m 8
M 8 II 9
II 9 I, 10
,1 10 I, 11
,1 11 I- 12
I, 12 p 18
" 18 months to 2 years .
11 2 to 3 years
I, 3 II 4
II 4 I, 5
,1 5 „ 6
.1 6 II 7
M 7 I. 8
,1 8 „ 9
11 9 I, 10
,1 10 „ 15
,1 15 „ 20
Total .
a axi
-a .go
CB a c
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t« Si a .
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8
10
12
10
7
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83
38
22
25
55
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17
6
9
8
71
46
486
152
66 Victoria.
SessioDal Papers (No. 8).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 9.
Shewing the nature of employment and the number of day's work performed by patients
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT,
Number of
patients
who work-
ed.
Engineer's shop
Wood yard and coal shed . . .
Bakery
Laundry
Dairy
Piggery
Farm, garden and grounds . . ,
Stable
Kitchen
Dining-rooms
Sewing rooms
Knitting
Wards
Halls
Storeroom
General
Total
5
9
1
13
6
2
40
2
9
13
4
22
68
7
1
10
Days Wokkkd.
208
Male.
1240
1080
312
716
Female.
Total.
3168
2190
730
10400
730
850
1825
15840
2191
312
1548
37774
2255
2770
1200
2664
11400
313
25960
1240
1080
312
3884
2190
730
10400
730
3105
4595
1200
2664
27240
2191
312
1861
63734
153
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8).
A, 1893
TABLE No. 10.
Shewing the Counties and Districts from which the patients remaining in residence on
the 30th September, 1892, were originally received.
COUNTIES AND DISTRICTS.
Males.
Females.
Total.
1
2
6
9
4
5""
5
2
3
2
4
4
2
5
2
11
14
2
6
4
1
8
9
1
9
6
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5
12
11
1
3
11
3
4
10
8
6
5
1
4
7
'J
6
3
3
3
7
3
1"
2
3
1
2
4
16
3
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12
7
3
5
11
5
8
3
10
6
23
10
7
15
19
Kent
11
13
4
14
13
2
8
5
4
4
12
8
1
2
6
1
1
1
1
15
6
3
5
3
7
10
46
14
8
Norfolk
7
7
19
Oxford
11
1
9
Perth ...
8
4
2
3
5
31
6
5
4
5
4
12
35
8
9
8
11
22
York
81
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266
220
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56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 8.)
A. 1893
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT
Of the operations of the Asylum for Insane, Homewood Eetreat, Guelph, for the year
ending 30th September, 1892.
TABLE No. 1.
Shewing movements of Patients in the Asylum for the official year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Male.
Female .
Total.
Remaining October 1st, 1891
9
10
10
5
19
Admitted during the year : —
By Medical Certificate
15
Total number under treatment during year
19
6
15
7
34
Discharges during year : —
As recovered
3
1
1
5
2"
8
1
3
" improved
" unimproved
Total number of discharges during year
5
1
7
12
1
Died
Total
13
Remaining in Asylum 30th September, 1892
13
8
21
Total'number admitted since opening of Asylum . . .
77
64
60
52
137
" discharged
52
10
2
49
8
...
101
13
2
" died
" eloped
116
Total number remaining 30th September, 1892. .
13
8
21
INEBRIATE BRANCH.
Remaining October 1st, 1891
13
19
32
25
7
4
4
4
13
Admitted during year :—
By Provincial Secretary's Warrant
1
18
4"'
1
22
", Medical Certificate
23
Total number under treatment during year
36
Discharges'during year
29
Hemaining in Asylum 30th September, 1892
7
Total number admitted since opening of Asylum . . .
!
1
181
174
7
23
23
204
" discharged
168
3
23
191
3
3
" died
" eloped
3
197
7
Total number remaining 30th September, 1892. .
1
155
66 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1898
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
UPON THE
COMMOJ^ aAOLS, PRISONS,
AND REFORMATORIES.
OP THE
PPOVINCE OF ONTAPIO.
BEING FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER,
1892.
PRINTED BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SONS, 08 and 70 FRONT ST. WEST.
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
Office of the
Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities, Ontario,
Parliament Buildings, Toronto, November, 1892.
Sir, — I have the honor to transmit herewith, to be presented to His Honor the
Lieutenant-Governor, the Twenty-fifth Annual Report upon the Common Gaols, Prisons
and Reformatories of the Province of Ontario, being for the official year ending on the
30th November, 1892.
I have the honor to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
iTispector,
The Honorable J. M, Gibson, M.P.P.,
Secretary of the Province of Ontario,
Toronto.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
TABLE OF CO^TENTS.
PAGE.
Common Gaols 3
Introductory remarks 3-7
Commitments, Table of, since 1868 8
Table No. 1, giving details of commitments 9
Causes for which prisoners were committed, 1877-1892 10
Crimes against the person, Table of 10
'* " property " . 10
" " public morals and decency. Table of 12
Offences against public order and peace, Table of 12
Other causes for which persons were detained. Table of 14
Drunkenness, decrease in commitments for 15
Drunkenness, Table of commitments for 15
Disposition made of persons committed 16
Convicted persons, place where sentenced to 16
Crimes and ofl'ences of which sentenced persons were convicted 16
Periods of sentence awarded 18
Sex of persons committed 18
Nationalities of persons committed 18
Religious denomination of persons committed 18
Social condition of persons committed 19
Habits of persons committed 19
Educational status of persons committed 19
Prisoners in custody on 30th September, 1 892 19
Expenditure, Table of 19
Statistical Tables 20
Table No. 2, shewing the total number of prisoners in the several gaols on the
30fch September, 1892, and tlie nature of their imprisonment 21
Table No. 3, shewing the number of prisoners over and under 16 years of age,
the number of re-committals, the number of persons acquitted on being
brought to trial, and the number of persons committed under civil processes 22-23
Table No. 4, shewing the offences for which prisoners were cvmmitted 24-27
Table No. 5, shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female, committed
under each offence, during the year 28
Table No. 6, shewing the number of prisoners, male and female, sentenced during
the year, and a comparison of the same with the preceding year 29
Table No. 7, shewing the number of prisoners upon whom sentence was passed,
the nature and periods of the sentences, and the operation of the County
Judge's Criminal Courts 30-31
Table No. 8, shewing the oflFences for which prisoners were ne^ntenced 32-35
Table No. 9, shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female, sentenced
under each offence 36-37
56 Victoria, Sessional Papers (No. 9) A. 1893
Statistical Tables — Gonthtaed. page.
Table No. 10, shewing the nationalities, religious denominations, social state, etc.,
of the prisoners committed 38-41
Table No. 11, shewing the occupations, trades or callings of the prisoners com-
mitted during the year ... 42-43
Table No. 12, shewing the number of escapes and deaths, the revenue derived
from prison labor, the cost of diet, the accommodation of the gaols and the
highest and lowest number of prisoners in custody in each gaol during the
year 44-45
Table No. 13, shewing how the prisoners committed during the year were main-
tained, the cost thereof and the salaries of officials 46
Table No. 14, shewing the daily cost per prisoner in each of the gaols of the
Province, for the year ending 30th September, 1892 47
Separate Reports upon Common Gaols , 49
Barrie Gaol 49
Berlin " 49
Belleville Gaol 50
Brantford " 51
Brampton " 52
Brockville " 53
Bracebridge Gaol 53
Cayuga " 54
Cornwall " 55
Cobourg " " 55
Chatham " 56
Goderich " 57
Guelph " 68
Bamilton " 58
Kingston " 59
London " 60
Lindsay " 61
L'Orignal " 61
Milton " 62
Napanee " ... 62
Ottawa " 63
Owen Sound '' 64
Orangeville " . . 64
Perth " -. 65
Picton " 66
Pembroke " 66
Peterborough Gaol 67
Port Arthur Gaol 68
Parry Sound " 68
Rat Portage " 69
Simeoe " 69
St. Catharines Gaol 70
Sarnia " 71
Stratford " 72
vi.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (Ko. 9). A. 1893
Separate Reports upon Common Gaols — Continued. page.
Sandwich Gaol 72
St. Thomas '■' 73
Sault Ste. Marie Gaol 74
Toronto " 74
Walkerton " 75
Woodstock " 7(j
Welland " 76
Whitby '• 77
Mattawa Lock-up 78
Sudbury " 79
North Bay " 80
Gore Bay " 78
Little Current " 78
Manitowaninw " 73
Minden " 79
Haliburton " 79
Hunts ville " 79
Fort William " 79
Burk's Falls " 80
Magnetawan " 80
Killarney " 80
Central Prison 81-114
Introductory remarks and inspection 81-82
Table of committals, discharges, etc 83
Comments thereon 83
Nature of sentence awarded 84-85
Periods of sentence, Table of 84-85
Nationalities of Prisoners committed 86
Religious denominations of prisoners committed 86
Civil condition " " 86
Social habits " " 86
Educational status " ' • 86
Percentage of prisoners reported, to be temperate 86
" totally uneducated prisoners 86
Maintenance expenditure, Table of 87
Manufacturing operations — cost of carrying on 88-89
Revenue derived from 88
Increase in revenue 88
Days' work done by the prisoners, Table of 88
Proportion of productive labor to total stay 89
Transferring prisoners, cost of 90
Discharged prisoners, places sent to 91
Report of Warden 93-96
Statistical tables 97-105
Report of Superintendent of Sunday Schools 106
" Prisoners' Aid Association 106-107
vii.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
Central Prison — Continued. page.
Report of Prison Schoolmaster 108-110
" Surf/eon 110-114
Reformatory for Females and Refuge for Girls 115-137
Introductory remarks 115
Movements of inmates of Reformatory and Refuge, Tables of 116
Maintenance of expenditure, Table of 117
Industrial Department, summary of work done and revenue received 118
Minutes of inspection 119
Report of Superintendent 119- 122
Statistical tables of Reformatory 124-131
Refuge 132-134
Report of Surgeon 135
" upon Sunday Schools 136-139
Reformatory for Boys. . 140-160
Introduction 140-141
Inspection . . , 141-142
Committals and discharges 141
Maintenance expenditure, Table of 143
Report of Superintendent 144-147
" School Inspector 151-152
Statistical tables 144-151
Report of Protestant Chaplains 153
" Roman Catholic Chaplain 154
Protestant Schoolmaster 155
Roman Catholic Schoolmaster 157
Report of Surgeon 160
VIU.
66 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
COMMON GAOLS, PRISONS AND REFORMATORIES.
TY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
OF THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO.
Parliament Buildings,
Toronto^ November, 1892.
To the Honourable George Airey Kirkpatrick, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province
of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honour : —
I beg to submit herewith the Twenty-fifth Annual Report upon the Common
Gaols, Prisons and Reformatories for the year ending on 30th September, 1892.
I have the honour to be,
Your Honour's most obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Inspector.
1 (G.)
56 Vii toTia. Sessional Pa.pers (No. 9). A. 1893
TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
UPOxV THE
COMMON GAOLS, PRISONS AND REFORMATORIES.
In submitting this the Twenty-fifth Annual Report upon the Common Gaols
:and Lock-ups of the Province of Ontario, it is most gratifying to show a con-
tinued improvement in the diminution of crime, as will be seen from the follow-
ing statistics.
While many of the counties have made important improvements to their
gaols, during the past year, in the way of ventilation, drainage, heating, lighting,
introduction of water service, water closets, furnishings, etc., there yet remains
much to be done before we can congratulate ourselves upon having a system of
prisons or gaols properly adapted to the safe-keeping, care and moral training of
that class of individuals for whom they are provided.
As our gaols are supposed to be wholly used for the detention of prisoners
awaiting trial and short term prisoners, they should be so constructed as to afford
an easy classification of the inmates, and in all cases where new gaols are being
constructed, or any interior reconstruction of the old ones is contemplated
special care should be had to secure the separate or cellular system, which is so
much superior to the present system of day association in the corridors.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 189S
Employment of Prisoners.
It is important that prisoners committed to the common gaols should be pro-
vided with some form of employment which will have a tendency to improve
their condition both physically and mentally. It is to be regretted that in many
of our gaols no such provision is made by the county authorities, and the
prisoners, old and young in crime, are allowed to idle away their time in the
corridors and day-rooms, from day to day and month to month, thus giving the
older and more hardened criminals full opportunity to teach the younger ones all
the varied devices for committing crime. So that, instead of gaol life having
a salutary effect upon the criminals it is quite the opposite, and they go out in a
much worse condition and better versed in the commission of crime than when
they were received into gaol. I have strongly recommended the placing of wood
or stone in the gaol yards so that prisoners would have some work to occupy
their time, and every prisoner physically able should be compelled to do a fair
day's labour. This is especially applicable in the case of tramps committed as
vao-rants ; hard work every day is the only effectual way of preventing this class
from seekino-, by the committal of some slight crime, accommodation in our gaols
during the winter months.
Old People as Vagrants.
The greatest difficulty in the proper management of our gaols and the classi-
fication of prisoners, and maintaining cleanliness and discipline is caused by the
iudo-es, police magistrates and justices of the peace committing to the gaols, under
the Vagrancy Act, old people (men and women) who are guilty of no crime, but
who on account of poverty and inability to earn for themselves a livelihood,
and having no friends to undertake the responsibility of their care, have no other
shelter. These people are committed from year to year, and in some cases I
have found them to have been continuously in our gaols for five or six years,
thus practically making our gaols serve as county poor-houses. Up to last year
these helpless people were compelled to wear prison clothing and to subsist on
prison diet, and to such extent was this system pursued that it was found
necessary to notify the county officials that hereafter poor people committed as
vao-rants should not be clothed with prison clothing, and should be allowed a
more liberal diet than that provided for prisoners, hoping by so doing that the
county authorities would see the necessity of providing poor-house accommo-
dation for this class outside of the gaols. Unless such outside accommodation is
4
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A, 18i^3
provided soon I shall be compelled to require the county authorities to build
additions to the gaols for the special care and comfort of these indigent people, as
they cannot be allowed to occupy the cells, day-rooms and corridors which are
required for the criminal classes.
I am pleased to be able to report that during the past year some of the
counties in the west have provided industrial homes, and many other counties
throughout the Province are moving in that direction, and I am in hope that in
the near future every county or group of counties will have provided suitable
;accommodation for their poor people. In my report on the gaols last year I
<5alled the attention of the counties to this matter, stating that having visited all
the industrial homes in the Province and carefully observed their management,
I was convinced it was the most economical and at the same time the most
humane way of maintaining their poor. All the county officers and others with
whom I conversed, assured me that since the establishment of county poor-houses
there had been a feeling of satisfaction among the people from the knowledge
that the aged and poor people were more comfortably and respectably cared for,
and at no greater cost than under the old system of farming them out or com-
mitting them to gaol.
Lock-ups.
Our lock-ups have been much improved during the past year as regards
their sanitary condition, heating and the safety of prisoners. As these prisons
^re scattered throughout the free grant districts extending from Mattawa on the
Upper Ottawa River to Fort Francis on Rainy River, it is impossible to inspect
them oftener than once a year. During the months of August and September
last I made a general inspection of them and carefully observed their condition,
the necessity for their maintenance, etc. Owing to che changed conditions of
some of the localities since the lock-ups were built, I have found it necessary to
recommend their enlargement, the improvement of others by way of furnishings,
caretaking, etc., and the abandonment of a few that are no longer required. New
lock-ups have been built during the past year at Fort Francis on Rainy River,
and at French River on Georgian Bay ; also a new and larger prison at Sudbury
to take the place of that destroyed by fire last spring. A house for the keeper
has also been built near Bracebridge lock-up, and arrangements have been made
for the erection of a new lock-up at Rat Portage next spring.
5
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 189^
The necessary comfort of prisoners confined in lock-ups as regards bedding,,
clothing, etc., has been carefully looked after.
I am pleased to be able to report that during the past year there has been a
further large decrease in crime throughout the Province, the number of committals
being 1,412 less than last year, which also showed a wonderful decrease as com-
pared with a number of years previous. In no year since 1873 have the com-
mittals been so low as in the past year, which may be accounted for by the
energetic working of our clergy, the noble efforts of Christian organizations for
the amelioration of the condition of our poor working classes. The further
decrease of 878 committals for drunkenness as against that of last year which
showed a decrease of 959 as compared with the year 1890, is a striking proof of
the good work that is being done throughout the Province by the efforts of
organizations for the alleviation of the condition of the masses.
The question is often asked, " How can the existing evil of intemperance be-
remedied ?" It is a difficult question to answer, for in the. face of every effort in
this direction by progressive legislation, the unwearying efforts of the clergy, th&
noble work of our women, the reduction of licenses, and the imposing of high
license fees there seems to be but slow progress in abating the evil. It is true
that a great reduction in the number of committals for drunkenness is showa
during the past few years, still the evil abounds to such an extent as to awaken a-
feeling of alarm in the minds of all professing Christians, for undoubtedly
drink is the cause of a large percentage of all the crime, destitution, misery and
neglect that exists in our midst. I am convinced that the question of suppressing
the liquor traffic depends upon the present mode of attack, as demonstrated by
the decreased number of committals for drunkenness, namely, by teaching our
children in the Public Schools and Sunday Schools the evil effects of the use of
intoxicating liquors ; the efforts put forth by the various temperance organiza-
tions ; the adoption of the more wise course of counsel and example to the young^
men of our land by those in social and financial positions, making the social drinking-
usages not only unpopular but in reality a bar to good society ; wise and pro-
gressive legislation to aid the people as fast as they are prepared to accept and
carry out the legislation offered. These are the lines upon which I think the
most good can be accomplished, and believe they will be far more effectual thani
any arbitrary legislation at the present time.
6
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
The number of adult males committed during the past year was 1,283 less
than in 1891, and the number of adult females 145 less. The number of boys
under sixteen years of age, and also of girls under sixteen years shows a slight
increase over those of 1891, The total number of committals for 1892 was 9,011,
as compared with 10,423 in 1891.
The committals of adult males for 1892 were 7,613 as compared with 8,469
in 1891. The committals of adult females for 1892 were 1,388 as compared with
1,501 in 1891.
The committals of boys under sixteen years of age for 1892 were 446 as
compared with 421 in 1891. The committals of girls under sixteen years of age
for 1892 were 53 as compared with 32 in 1891. As in the case of last year the
decrease has been generally distributed over the whole Province. A careful com-
parison of the statistics of the year, as compiled in the tables, with the six pre-
ceding years will show a most favourable condition as the result of prison work
in the Province. In my notes of inspection will be found full details of the con-
dition of the gaols and their requirements, number of prisoners at date of
inspection, etc., etc.
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Inspector^
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
COMMON GAOLS.
The following table shews the number of prisoners committed to the Com-
mon Gaols of the Province in each year from the 1st October, 1868^ to the 30th
September, 1892.
Date of Commitment.
•Commitments for the year ending 30th Sept., 1869.
" " ," 1870.
1871.
i< » .. 1872
1873.
" " " 1874.
1875.
" " " 1876.
« 1877
" " 1878.
" " " 1879.
" " " 1880.
" 1881.
1882
" " " 1883.
1884.
" " " 1885.
1886.
1887.
" " " 1888.
" " " 1889.
" " " 1890.
" " 1891.
" " " 1892.
CD &C
r— ^
S =>
"O o
to
1"
Girls under 16
years of age.
3,599
294
1,680
82
4,215
319
1,737
108
4,586
329
1,642
58
5,006
281
1,615
56
5,745
323
1,735
74
7,298
377
1,746
67
8,048
389
1,566
70
9,005
434
1,727
70
11,053
542
1,824
62
9,537
480
1,959
54
8,995
416
1,756
53
8,829
549
1,863
59
7,007
468
1,68]
73
7,286
522
1,750
62
7,858
423
1,551
48
9,858
458
1,719
46
9,419
450
1,507
50
8,831
352
1,424
38
8,996
409
1,574
38
10,060
551
1,778
65
10,349
451
1,685
46
9,622
461
1,677
50
8,469
421
1,501
32
7,177
446
1,335
53
5,655
6,379
6,615
6,958
7,877
9,488
10,073
11,236
13,481
12,030
11,220
11,300
9,229
9,620
9,880
12,081
11,426
10,645
11,017
12,454
12,531
11,810
10,423
9,011
The total commitments for 1892 being 9,011 show a reduction of 1,412, as
compared with 1891, or 13.53 per cent.
8
66 Vic oiia.
Sessional Papers (No. 9;.
A. 1893
The next table shows the number of prisoners (male and female) committed
to each gaol during 1891 and 1892, and the increase and decrease in the commit-
ments of the latter year as compared with the former.
Name of Gaol.
Total.
Number of prisoners
committed in the year
ended Sept. 30th 1891
Barrie
Cerlin
Belleville
Brantford
Brampton
Brockville
Bracebridge
<Jayuga. ..,
Cornwall
Cobourg
Chatnam
Goderich
Guelph
Hamilton ,
Kingston
London
Lindsay
L'Orignal
Milton
Napanee
Ottawa
Owen Sound
Orangeville
Perth
Picton
Pembroke
Peterboro'
Port Arthur
Parry Sound
Rat Portage
Simcoe
St. Catharines
Sarnia
Stratford
Sandwich
St. Thomas
Sault Ste. Marie . . .
Toronto
Walkerton
Woodstock
Welland
Whitby
Lock-ups :
Gore Bay
Little Current . . .
Manitowaning . . .
Mattawa
Minden
Haliburton
Sudbury
Huntsville
Fort William. ..
Bruce Mines
Burk's Falls
North Bay
Killarney
160
89
176
266
143
140
81
212
57
99
186
63
62
616
196
476
62
29
354
75
456
112
51
74
27
65
134
31
11
87
67
62
271
120
183
117
55
!,534
80
195
199
51
3
33
32
13
4
1
109
4
100
1
12
54
27
6
16
28
2
24
4
3
7
4
13
9
12
91
25
103
3
18
2
'7
3
4
13
11
27
14
2
837,
8
10
7
5
13
8,890 1,533
Number of
prisoners committed
in the year ended
Sept. 30th, 1892.
187
95
192
294
145
164
85
215
64
103
199
72
74
707
221
579
70
32
358
80
551
135
66
83
27
68
152
33
11
94
70
66
284
131
210
131
57
3^71
88
205
206
56
3
34
38
13
4
1 !
112 I
4
113
1
13
56
149
63
139
210
163
138
HI
123
74
100
136
.46
73
527
163
430
52
22
271
39
402
123
48
54
40
46
138
29
18
121
59
57
136
104
164
102
39
2,215
69
137
211
37
10,423 7,623
23
9
21
14
4
22
1
7
4
8
n
5
11
68
25
67
9
3
^
5
86
17
6
9
2
8
36
4
1
5
9
2
12
10
25
4
4
758
10
13
11
6
172
72
160
224
167
160
112
130
78
108
147
51
84
595
188
497
61
25
274
44
488
140
54
63 I
42
54
174
33
19
126
68
59
148
114
189
106
43
^73
150
222
43
5
5
19
1
20
20
4
24
21
6
27
2
2
5
5
14
2
16
9
1
10
76
12
88
1
1
11
11
60
4
64
2
:!::_:
2
1,388 9,011
Increase.
20
30
11
■ 3
5
"2
11
13
12
187
74
22
11
11
14
Decrease.
261
89
89
33
46
10
7
83
36
54
"3
20
5
135
16
19
15
16
319
11
58
14
1,354
14
36
79
219
15
26
37
70
4
3
89
3
52
21
1
112
33
82
10
7
84
36
63
6
12
20
19
7
136
17
21
25
16
398
11
58
14
14
14
2
»96
'25
'2
1,673
* Sudbury return is incomplete dating from 15th June, the lock-up and records having been destroyed
by fire 8th June.
9
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 189:
The number of commitments in each of the past sixteen years
1. -CRIMES AGAINST
Nature of Crime.
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884-
Assault, common
641
724
549
623
556
576
572
586
" felonious
134
98
125
85
88
124
51
146
Cutting and wounding, stabbing
and shooting with intent
92
71
62
63
40
73
52
50
Rape, and assault with intent . . .
39
37
45
44
36
56
46
44
Murder
39
24
25
42
23
29
30
45
Manslaughter
7
6
60
7
7
9
12
20
Attempt at suicide
7
11
6
9
8
10
8
10
Miscellaneous
31
38
25
31
95
43
48
32
Total
1
990
1,009
847
904
853
920
859
933
2. -CRIMES AGAINST
Nature of Crime.
Arson and incendiarism
Burglary
Counterfeiting and passing coun-
terfeit money
Destroying and injuringiproperty
Embezzlement
Forgery
Fraud, and obtaining money or
goods under false pretences. .
Horse, cattle and sheep stealing .
Housebreaking and jobbery
Larceny . .
Receiving stolen goods
Trespass
Miscellaneous
Total
35
58
23
115
24
31
137
84
43
2,070
38
73
42
2,773
1877 1878
47
89
10
138
29
48
151
89
57
1,818
64
103
43
1879
2,686
49
103
19
126
28
64
131
86
102
1,626
38
122
29
1880
2,523
31
93
15
130
23
50
101
70
103
1,669
42
123
73
2,523
1881
22
44
15
67
17
30
82
54
80
1,363
26
112
78
1882
23
63
11
138
19
34
106
73
67
1,401
45
110
1,990
2,175
1883
47
61
1
80
25
35
106
49
61
1,278
33
120
93
1,989
1884
24
44
5
122
36
30
113
63
156
1,742
34
238
69
2,676
10
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
is shewn in the subjoined tables divided into five classes
THE PERSON.
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1
1892
Name of Crime.
672
501
469
482
534
476
491
420
Assault, common.
169
186
153
210
197
157
167
116
" felonious.
Cutting^ and woundingr, stabbing
46
94
99
94
138
96
105
91
and shooting with intent.
68
39
31
40
39
59
53
55
Rape, and assault with intent.
25
32
19
37
31
28
20
18
Murder.
12
6
13
21
18
18
11
13
Manslaughter.
5
IC
8
7
9
10
8
5
Atteinpt at suicide.
46
39
46
32
2
26
10
865
7
725
Miscellaneous.
1,043
907
838
923
968
870
Total.
PROPERTY.
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
Nature of Crime.
35
43
21
36
51
42
33
33
Arson and incendiarism.
51
73
35
72
76
81
65
46
Burglary .
Counterfeiting and passing coun-
10
9
15
25
4
5
13
12
terfeit money.
112
94
73
75
86
96
93
88
Destroying and injuring prop'ty.
32
26
26
32
17
25
29
18
Embezzlement.
60
52
38
64
49
40
20
34
Forgery.
Fraud, and obtaining money or
149
118
85
136
125
98
116
98
goods under false pretences.
73
77
79
80
81
45
68
66
Horse, cattle and sheep stealing.
146
124
112
156
164
1.59
175
141
Housebreaking and robbery.
1,589
1,396
1,370
1,698
1,606
1,590
1,498
1,419
Larceny.
38
47
27
38
48
50
27
31
Receiving stolen goods.
222
195
212
315
329
314
289
273
Trespass.
97
62
90
85
2,812
2,636
78
2,623
49
2,475
15
2,274
Miscellaneous.
2,614
2,314
2,183
Total.
II
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
3. CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC
Nature of Crime.
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
Bis:amy
12
9
14
5
6
10
6
7
Inmates and frequenters of houses
> of ill-fame
137
89
197
117
189
92
236
134
171
102
194
137
133
130
183
Keeping houses of ill-fame
106
Perjury
32
25
25
27
15
15
8
12
Seduction
2
27
2
40
2
41
1
45
Indecent assault and exposure. . .
40
38
32
48
Miscellaneous
116
415
129
519
89
452
50
67
78
466
13
62
Total
492
399
336
418
4. OFFENCES AGAINST
Nature of Crime.
1877
Abusive and obscene language. . .
Breaches of peace, breaches of by-
laws, escapes from and ob-
r structing constables .
Carrying unlawful weapons
Deserting employment
Drunk and disorderly
Selling liquor without license, and
' ' • selling or giving it to Indians
Threatening and seditious lan-
guage
Vagrancy
Miscellaneous
Total
90
25
21
4,032
160
48
3,888
217
1878
1879
1880
101
143
37
27
3,785
153
36
2,524
260
8,554 I 7,066
72
130
27
10
3,581
122
48
2,536
174
6,700
95
109
34
27
3,795
115
48
2,210
207
1881
6,640
65
83
43
18
3,328
83
57
1,580
131
5,388
1882
1883
55
87
91
137
42
35
41
30
S,497
3,895
70
53
26
50
i 1,449
1,554
120
227
5,391
6,068
1884
76
156
49
8
4,650
71
22
2,130
179
7,341
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56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
MORALS AND DECENCY.
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
Nature of Crime.
13
13
15
8
16
12 ^
17
14
Bigamy.
Inmates and frequenters of houses
172
181
146
190
136
207
148
100
of ill-fame.
85
71
89
110
103
111
62
70
Keepinpr houses of ill-fame.
19
5
14
21
25
11
10
23
Perjury.
2
8
14
19
10
16
16
Seduction.
40
48
49
64
76
66
68
70
Indecent assault and exposure.
45
28
80
39
59
12
12
34
Miscellaneous.
376
346
401
446
434
429
333
327
Total.
PUBLIC ORDER AND PEACE
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
Nature of Crime.
44
50
42
49
70
58
62
54
Abusive and obscene language.
Breaches of peace, breaches of by-
laws, escapes from and ob-
117
136
166
167
163
166
124
134
structing constables.
29
38
35
42
29
34
29
22
Carrying unlawful weapons.
3
4
5
7
6
2
1
4
Deserting employment.
3,696
3,555
4,130
4,451
4,777
4,573
3,614
2,736
Drunk and disorderly.
Seliing'liquor without license, and
60
106
128
246
157
90
70
62
selling or giving it to Indians.
Threatening and seditious lan-
17
52
43
38
40
40
29
61
guage.
2,455
2,243
2,192
2,.301
2,164
1,958
1,877
1,775
Vagrancy.
220
166
145
213
316
212
240
229
Miscellaneous.
6,671
6,350
6,886
7,514
7,722
7,133
6,046
5,077
Total.
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56 V^ictoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
5.-0THER CAUSES FOR WHICH PERSONS WERE DETAINED AS PRISONERS.
Nature of Crime.
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
Contempt of court
Debtors
136
60
17
336
41
159
133
67
31
307
39
173
149
72
12
339
180
86
18
346
124
46
17
338
76
59
16
432
97
64
21
345
107
53
Detained as witnesses
19
Lunatics and persons dangerous to be at large
Non-payment of fines and costs
433
Want of sureties to keep the peace
129
701
111
74
88
101
101
Total
749
750
741
599
688
628
713
Total number of persons committed for the respec-
tive years
13,481
12,030
11,220
11,300
9,229
9,620
9,880
12,081
5.— OTHER CAUSES FOR WHICH PERSONS WERE. DETAINED AS PRISONERS.— (7(m.
Nature of Crime.
Contempt of court
Debtors
Detained as witnesses
Lunatics and persons dangerous to be at large.
Non-payment of fines and costs
Want of sureties to keep the peace
1885
120
63
18
433
Total
Total number of persons committed for the respec-
tive years
722
11,426
1886
1887
113
47
20
470
111
60
15
460
78
63
728
709
10,645
11,017
1888
120
78
31
473
57
1889
134
107
49
437
45
759 772
12,454
12,521
1890
130
63
22
491
49
755
11,810
1891
135
66
24
412
67
704
10,423
1892
117
53
16
394
28
608
9,011
Compared with 1891 it is gratifying to fiiid that under all the headings of
the above tables a very material decrease is shown.
Under the fourth heading, offences against " Public order and peace," a still
marked decrease is observable, no doubt arising from the fewer commitments for
drunkenness and vagrancy, but very few of the offences showing an increase in
the convictions. The ratio which the commitments for drunkenness bears to the
total commitments for 1892 is 30.86 per cent., last year a percentage was shown
of 34.67, in 1890 38.72 per cent., in 1889 38.12 per cent., in 1888 35.74, and in
1887 87.49 per cent.
14
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
A table shewing the number of commitments to each sfaol for drunkenness during
the years 1885, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891 and 1892 is annexed. The
figures for 1891 and 1892 are compared and the increases or decreases in each
place are shewn.
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c 3.ao
o 3.a?o
!- • bo
O 3 .S ^-
!- i bo
C 3. So
s- i bo
o 3 a^-
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O 3 Bj^J
Increase or De-
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^T3-a5g
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c^TJ-og
•"-Otj^
"^-Tj^gs
crease during year
m?^^^'^
* s S-^
^ s §-"
M ^ g-^
o! ■£ S^
m S S-'
» s£
ending 30th
mitment
unkenne
g year
th Sept.,
imitment
unkenne
g year
th Sept ,
mitment
unkenne
g , year
th Sept.,
mitment
unkenne
g year
th Sept.,
mitment
unkenne
g year
th Sept.,
mitment
unkenne
g year
th Sept.,
mitment
unkennes
? year
;h Sept.,
mitment
unkeunes
? year
;h Sept.,
Sept., 1892.
Name of Gaol.
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Barrie
1 ^^
35
16
28
46
34
34
't
15
g
Berlin
1 7
4
8
12
20
17
13
Belleville
1 45
34
51
67
39
49
34
18
16
Brantford . . . .
i 28
91
112
147
218
182
112
89
23
Brampton
1 24
8
10
24
28
30
17
10
7
Brockville
80
67
36
7
24
7
31
3
52
25
58
15
44
19
44
1 5
Bracebridge
14
Cayuga
18
15
17
24
25
15
22
7
1 15
Cornwall
1 3
1
4
7
29
25
14
22
8
Cobourg
i 26
15
6
12
28
38
22
25
3
Chatham
18
14
7
9
61
71
47
26
21
Goderich
3
4
4
2
5
5
2
3
32
12
22
21
10
10
4
14
10
Hamilton
368
385
373
429
401
418
251
' 142
109 '
Kinsr«ton
74
58
108
107
139
129
125
87
.^8
London
277
338
404
408
540
332
213
150
63
Lindsay
30
1
I
4
3
5
1
5
4
L'Orignal
Milton
3
1
2
5
1
6
4
3
11
9
13
5
19
13
9
9
Napanee
6
3
8
7
4
22
23
12
205
280
286
297
276
336
204
182
22
Owen Sound ....
36
' 20
21
29
27
17
13
14
1
Orangeville
1
3
3
1
4
2
1
2
1
Perth
6
4
9
4
2
5
5
3
2
41
54
20
45
38
33
19
11
8
Pembroke
11
2
2
4
1
5
5
Peterboro'
27
13
11
26
20
45
24
22
2
Port Arthur
66
30
28
16
18
12
4
3
1
1
1
16
9
2
2
15
Rat Portage
87
53
56
73
74
66
""m"
81
4
6
5
3
17
3
10
5
5
St. Catharines . .
29
21
21
28
33
24
12
9
Sarnia
130
72
38
64
99
108
95
27
68
Stratford
17
15
12
9
16
14
4
7
3
Sandwich
47
31
45
46
47
35
57
38
19
St. Thomas
57
30
25
29
23
20
32
12
20
Sault Ste. Mane.
2
1
74
103
30
1?
10
12
2
Toronto ....
1,707
1,705
2,166
2,098
2,096
2,085
1,783
1,444
339
2
6
22
8
6
7
3
4
10
Woodstock
21
28
64
55
51
34
24
Welland
3
40
32
12
21
16
7
13
6
Whitby
Lock-ups-
4
5
2
1
1
4
3
1 1
4
1
2
1
Little Current
7
3 1
2
2
14 1
19
32
19
is '
Manitowaning
3
13
5
11
18
33
33
22
11
Mattawa
6
13
5
5
8
7
3
9
6
Minden
1
2
1
1
Haliburton . . .
3
3
Sudburv
1
2
8
27
45
55
77
5
72
Huntsville . .
17
1
2
1
3
2
2
Fort William.
36
64
59 43
47
50
51
1
Bruce Mines, .
9 I 1
1
35
1
16
1
1
2
North Bay . . .
28
14
Burk's Falls. .
3
1
Killarney
Total '
3,696
3,555
4,130
4,451
4,777
4,573
3,614
2,736
75
953
Actual decrease ii
1 1892 001
npared w
ith 1891
878
15
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The disposition made of the persons committed to the gaols of the Province
is set forth in the table printed below :
Acquitted on being brought to trial, and discharged 2,104
Discharged without trial by order of judges, magistrates and
courts, including remand cases 767
Detained for want of securities to keep the peace 64
Detained as witnesses 19
Detained as fraudulent debtors , 56
Detained as lunatics, idiots and persons upsafe to be at large 375
Died before trial 7
Detained by civil processes other than above 27
AVaiting trial and otherwise detained on the 80th Sept., 1892 97
Found guilty and sentenced 5,495
Total number of commitments 9,01 1
The places of confinement to which the 5,495 convicted persons were sen-
tenced are set forth in the following statement, and similar information is given
as regards the sentenced prisoners of the previous year :
1891. 1892.
Sentenced to Kingston Penitentiary 163 118
do to the Reformatory for Boys 66 65
do direct to the Central Prison 488 448
do to the Common Gaols and subsequently-
transferred to the Central Prison. . 194 177
do direct to the Reformatory for Females . , 104 77
do to Common Gaols and subsequently
transferred to the Reformatory for
Females 27 27
do to the Common Gaols and theie detained
until the expiration of sentence .. . 5,405 4,551
Died while undergoing sentence 35 32
Total 6,482 5,495
The summaries given below show the nature of the offences committed by
the convicted prisoners :
I. Grimes against the Person.
Total com- Number
initments for found guilty
the year. and sentenced.
Assault, common ^ - . .
Assault, felonious
Cutting and wounding, stabbing, and shooting
with intent
Rape, and assault with intent
Murder
Manslaughter
Attempted suicide
Miscellaneous
Total 725 418
16
420
292
116
73
91
38
55
7
18
1
13
2
o
7
5
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. WQS
2. Grimes against Property.
Total com- Number
mitments for found guilty
the year, and sentenced.
Arson and incendiarism 83 10
Burglary , 46 25
Counterfeiting and passing counterfeit money .12 5
Destroying and injuring property 88 54
Embezzlement 18 7
Forgery < 34 8
Fraud and obtaining money and goods under
false pretences 98 35
Horse, cattle and sheep stealing 6o 25
Housebreaking and robbery 141 86
Larceny 1,419 869
Keceiving stolen goods 31 17
Trespass 273 247
Miscellaneous 15 12
Total 2,274 1,400
3. Crimes against Public Morals and Decency.
Bigamy , 14 7
Inmates and frequenters of houses of ill-fame. . 100 63
Keeping houses of ill-fame 70 49
Perjury 23 4
Seduction 16 1
Indecent assault and exposure 70 52
Miscellaneous 34 27
Total 327 203
4. Offences against Public Order and Peace.
Abusive and obscene language 54 43
Breaches of peace, breaches of by-laws, escapes
from and obstructing constables 134 90
Carrying unlawful weapons 22 19
Deserting employment, etc 4 7
Drunk and disorderly 2,736 1,925
Selling liquor without a license, and selling or
giving it to Indians 62 58
Threatening and seditious language 61 9
Vagrancy 1,775 1,108
Miscellaneous 229 99
Total 5,077 3,358
Contempt of Court 117 116
Total 8,403 5,495
The convictions represent 65.40 per cent, of the commitments, beino- a shade
less than that of last year, which was 66.66.
2 vG.) 17
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The following tables shew the periods of sentence passed on the convicted
prisoners, and the sex, nationalities, religious denominations, social conditions,
habits, etc., of the total number of prisoners committed : —
Periods of Sentence.
1891. 1892.
For periods under thirty days 2,249 1,819
For thirty days, and up to sixty days, or two
months, not including the last term 2,176 1,986
For sixty days, or two months 506 396
Over two months to three months 439 389
Over three months to four months 140 161
Over lour months to five months .- 67 51
Over five months to six months 397 345
Over six months to nine months . 65 54
Over nine months up to one year inclusive 98 69
Over one year and up to two years 103 87
Over two years and up to three years in the
Penitentiary 60 59
Over three years in the Penitentiary 105 62
For periods of any length in the Reformatory
for Boys 70 65
Sentenced' to death and executed 3 ....
Sentenced to death and commuted to imprison-
ment
Sentenced tp imprisonment with corporal punish-
ment 4 2
Sex. 6,482 5,495
Male 5,472 4,599
Female 1,010 896
6,482 5,495
Nationalities.
Born in Canada 5,516 4,898
Born in Enrrland 1,662 1,281
Born in Ireland 1,796 1,588
Born in Scotland 504 453
Born in the United States 653 547
Born in other countries 292 244
10,423 9,011
Religious Denorifiinations.
Roman Catholic 3,744 3,229
Church of England 3,134 2,635
Presbyterian 1,362 1,200
Methodist ; , 1,41 3 ^ 1,269
Other Denominations 770 "* 678
10,423 9,011
18
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A. 1893
Social Conditions.
1891.
Married 3,G95
Unmarried 6,728
Habits.
Educational Status.
1892.
3,284
5,777
10,423 9,011
Temperate :'>,107 2,840
Intemperate 7,316 6,171
10,423 9,011
Could read and write 8,436 7,15,5
Could neither read nor write 1,987 1,850
10,423 9,011
The number of prisoners confined in the various custodial institutions of the
Province at the close of the past official year, and of the year preceding, is
exhibited in the following summary : —
In the Common Gaols
In the Central Prison, Toronto
In the Reformatory for Boys, Penetanguishene ....
In the Reformatory for Females and Refuge for
Girls, Toronto
In the Dominion Penitentiary, Kingston
1891.
1892.
558
527
337
283
185
168
121
110
576
519
Gaol Expenditures.
1,777 1,607
The usual table is appended shewing the cost of maintaining the Common
Gaols during the past fifteen years, under the headings of rations, clothing, fuel,
salaries and wages, and repairs : —
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893.
.A summary is given below shewing the days stay respectively of those
prisoners whose maintenance was chargeable to the Province and of those who
were a charge on the Municipalities: —
2,600 Criminal prisoners remained in Gaol 59,464
6,411 Municipal " " " 147,599
9,011 Prisoners in all " " 207,06a
Statistical Tables.
Following this portion of the report will be found the tables named in the
list given hereunder : —
Table No. 2, shewing the total number of prisoners in the several gaols on the
30th September, 1892, and the nature of their imprisonment.
Table No. 3, shewing the number of prisoners over and under 16 years of age, the
number of re-committals, the number of persons acquitted on being brought
to trial, and the number of persons committed under civil processes.
Table No. 4, shewing the offences for which prisoners were committed.
Table No. 5, shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female, coTnmitted
under each offence, during the year.
Table No. 6, shewing the number of prisoners, male and female, sentenced during
the year, and a comparison of the same with the preceding year.
Table No. 7, shewing the number of prisoners upon whom sentence was passed,,
the nature and periods of the sentences, and the operation of the County
Juds-es' Criminal Courts.
Table No. 8, shewing the offences for which prisoners were sentenced.
Table No. 9, shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female, sentenced
under each offence.
Table No. 10, shewing the nationalities, religious denominations, social state, etc.>
of the prisoners committed.
Table No. 11, shewing the occupations, trades, or callings of the prisoners com-
mitted during the year.
Table No. 12, shewing the number of escapes and deaths, the revenue derived
from prison labor, the cost of diet, the accommodation of the gaols, and the
highest and lowest number of prisoners in custody in each gaol during the
year.
Table No. 13, shewing how the prisoners committed during the year were main-
tained, the cost chereof, and the salaries of officials.
Table No. 14, shewing the daily cost per prisoner in each of the gaols of the
Province, for the year ending 30th September, 1892.
After these tables will be found the separate reports upon the gaols and
lock-ups.
20
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 2.
Shewing the total number of prisoners who were in the several Gaols of the
Province on the evening of 30th September, 1892; and the nature of
their imprisonment.
Classification.
Nature of Imprisonment.
ip .
Name of Gaol.
i
a
1
0)
a
pq
0
a .
■ti ^
0
1
bo
a
5?
Uuder sentence
for periods of 2
mo 'sand under.
Under sc^ntence
for periods over
2 months.
In default of
sureties to keep
the peace.
Insane, idiotic
or imbecile
persons.
1 ,
0)
0
Total number of
sons who renia
in custody 30i'
September, 189
Barrie
12
6
11
4
2
8
2
4
5
11
6
6
10
17
9
17
3
5
5
4
10
12
9
6
3
6
12
1
1
4
3
.f)
9
8
9
2
3
110
3
IC
8
4
2
1
3
2
1
10
4
2
8
""l
3
4
2
2
1
18
2
3
1
8
5
4
1
14
Berlin
1
4
7
Belleville
Br.antford
14
4
Brampton
""2
2
2
""i"
1
' "3
1
2
2
2
6
1
2
Brockville
2
10
Bracebridge
"'i'
1
4
3
1
4
1
"'14'
2
2
Cayuga
4
Cornwall
5
Cobourg
Chatham
2
1
2
6
2
15
6
'"""1
2
1
6
6
8
7
1
8
9
2
1
1
11
6
Goderich
2
2
4
10
8
2
2
"l
4
1
2
2
""3
2
1
'" 3
8
Gueiph
Hamilton
Kingston
London
12
24
19
25
Lindsay
L'Orignal
Milton
7
2
1
5
2
""2
1
3
2
5
'"'i'
"i"
2
5
Napanee
Ottawa
5
1
2
2
3
'"' 1
15
Owen Sound
13
■Oi-angeville
Pertli
1
12
8
Picton
Pembroke
9
Pereiboro'
1
14
Port Arthur
2
Parry Sound
1
1
2
1
2
i
"'3'
1
Simcoe
1
3
2
2
3
2
6
1
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
2
17
1
11
1
5
1
1
f?
7
Sarnia
9
Stratford
1
1
4
2
3
5
2
9
Sandwich
St. Tfiomas
3
" i
4
1
""i
"1
""4
17
5
Sault Ste. Marie
3
Toronto
WalUerton
43
3
25
109
2
156
3
Woodstock
2
12
Welland
2
5
1
s
Whitby
1
5
Lock-ujis :
Little Current
Manitowaning
Mattawa
2
1
1
2
Haliburton
Sudbury
3
1
2
3
Hutitsville
-
Fort William
3
1
2
1
3
1
4
Bruce Mines
1 j
1
1
Bulk's Falls
2
4
4
North Bay
Killarney
2
2
2
1
Total
398
114
15
89
220
157
2
46
13
527
21
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE
Shewiiifr the number of persons committed, the number over and under 10
to keep tlie peace, number of xnisound mind, number acquit-
trial, number sentenced, and num-
Total number
committed during
the year.
Number under 16
years of age.
Number over 16
years of age.
a5
s
0
s
a 1
0
i i
0
Name of Gaol.
q5
s
HI
23
9
21
14
4
22
1
7
4
S
11
5
11
68
25
67
9
3
3
5
86
17
6
9
2
8
36
4
1
5
9
2
12
10
25
4
4
758
10
13
11
6
' "i
4
6
""2
1
12
......
0
H
_6
s
0
H
<6
g
1
3
H
Barrie
149
C3
139
210
1(53
138
111
123
74
100
136
46
73
527
163
430
52
22
271
39
402
123
48
54
40
46
138
29
iS
121
59
57
136
104
164
102
39
2215
69
137
211
37
5
19
20
21
2
5
14
9
76
1
11
60
2
172
72
160
224
167
160
112
130
78
108
147
51
84
595
188
497
61
25
274
44
488
140
54
63
42
54
174
33
19
126
68
59
148
114
189
106
43
2973
79
1.50
222
43
5
20
24
27
2
5
16
10
88
1
11
64
2
7
4
15
13
""2
2
1
5
2
9
5
20
15
'"2
142
59
124
197
163
136
111
120
72
89
133
45
71
463
155
413
49
21
269
39
364
111
47
54
32
40
129
28
17
120
57
52
125
97
158
89
35
2071
65
132
207
36
5
19
20
21
2
5
14
9
75
1
11
56
2
21
8
16
12
4
22
1
4
3
8
11
5
11
64
25
64
8
3
3
3
84
15
6
I
8
31
4
1
5
7
2
12
9
23
4
4
749
8
13
9
5
"i"
4
5
""2
I
12
4
163
67
140
209
167
158
112
124
75
97
144
50
82
527
180
477
57
24
272
42
448
126
53
63
34
48
160
32
18
125
64
54
137
106
181
93
39
2820
73
145
216
41
5
20
24
26
2
5
16
10
87
1
11
60
2
136
41
144
119
128
99
108
68
63
70
140
22
61
227
176
294
56
23
239
20
437
80
22
41
18
35
120
31
18
100
42
30
126
57
156
67
41
1442
61
75
121
24
5
13
14
27
2
5
14
9
62
1
11
56
2
28
15
6
38
26
15
4 ...
17
7
22
5
5
14
93
11
120
4
2 ..
28
7
81
27
10
13
8
12
14
1
1 ..
11
11
13
12
10
19
18
2 ..
540 i
11
32
51
11
s
Berlin
10
Belleville
Brantford
Brampton
3
10
10
Brock ville
Bracebridge
8
Cayuga
3
2
11
3
1
2
64
8
17
3
1
2
"ss"
12
1
3
1
4
"'3'
1
""2
2
2
6
3
11
3
1
2
68
8
20
4
1
2
2
40
14
1
''1
Conivvall
Cobourg
3
7
Chatham
1
Goderich
Guelph
Hamilton
3
9
"19
Kingston
London
Lindsay
L'Orignal
Milton
1
42
1
'7
Napanee
Ottawa .
3
Owen Sound
Orangeville
Perth
13
Picton
8
6
9
1
1
I
2
5
11
7
6
13
4
144
4
5
4
1
""5
""2
"'i'
2
9
2
"2
1
8
6
14
1
1
1
4
6
' 11
8
A
4
153
6
5
6
2
8
Pembroke
Peterbor;)'
Port Arthur
4
14
1
Parry Sound
Rat Portage
4
Simcoe
6
St. Catharines
Sarnia
7
4
Stratford
9
Sandwich
St. Thomas
3
7
SaultSte. Marie
Toronto
m
Walkerton
Woodstock
13
Welland
19
Whitby
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay
3
Little Current
Manitowaning
'4'
Mattawa
1
1
Miiiden
Halib\irton
Sudbury
26 ■;
Huntsvllle
Fort William
1
1
Burk's Falls
North Bay
....^.
;■.::::
■■■4"
8 ..
Killarney
Total
7613
1.388
9011
446
53
499
7177
1335
8512
5599
1372 (
553
22
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A. 1893
No. 3.
years of age, the number of recommittals, the number for want of securities
ted on trial, number discharged without trial, number waiting
ber coTntnitted under civil process.
c
"S 6
£•1
<V IS
to
s
1 ^
to
0
i
C3
C
1-:!
It
0
V
■a
■4J
rH
te
a>
0
0
a
'>
'3
S
t3
°^
if 13
■3'H
3
0
§:
§-^-
5
i
a)
,a
5
0
IS
CO
0)
0
Name of Gaol.
3
23
.5
20
5
3
5
2
4
7
10
7
9
10
2
4
14
14
8
3
28
28
35
104
122
46
87
13
5
8
44
9
6
13
15
206
6
2
6
1
185
27
6
3
1
7
35
4
5
31
7
9
15
"'25'
28
4
876
12
5
1
5
2
2
"16
'" i'
4
■■■■2"
""'i'
5
4
3
1
4
1
'14
2
116
35
91
lOS
34
108
15
108
59
78
83
31
48
400
132
195
38
11
38
31
279
99
43
53
20
40
93
24
9
88
35
31
88
83
123
74
30
1919
52
104
186
23
3
20
23
22 1
1
1
16
"S8
""2
62
2
Barrie.
6
3
Berlin.
Belleville.
57
3
" "2'
1
2
1
" "i
"'3
5
Brantford.
Brampton.
Brockville
38
"'i'
2
8
6
""i
I
"i
"'24'
5
"1
7
Bracebridge.
Cayuga.
Cornwall.
9
Cobourg.
1
3
1
21
36
Goderich.
14
143
36
59
Guelph.
Hamilton.
Kingston.
London.
Lindsaj%
L'OrignaL
Milton.
216
"1'
1
1
1
2
""i'
41
8
3
224
10
1
2
14
Naiianee.
8
16
12
4
7
1
3
11
2
2
5
9
4
7
3
8
3
3
83
8
9
6
10
1
6
20
2
Owen Sound,
22
1
7
■■'2
"'i'
Perth
8
3
1
i7
2
31
2
1
2
Picton.
Pembroke.
26
1
1
"'i'
1
"i"
2
Peterboro'.
Port Arthur.
1
'"'2'
2
1
'""'3
"'i'
3
'""i'
1
""2
1
1
Parry Sound.
Rat Portage.
11
9
15
9
33
23
24
9
6
1
St. Catharines.
Sarnia.
38
3
5
1
3
25
Stratford.
11
1
14
' i'
5
1
St Thomas.
"'24'
1
1
36
4
24
24
2
3
Sault Ste Marie,
682
2
2
2
Toronto.
Walkerton.
30
8
31
3
1
2
2
Well and.
5
Whitby.
Lock-ups -
Gore Bay,
Little Current,
3
1
1
1
Manitowaning.
W attawa.
4
Minden.
4
Haliburton.
Sudbur
1
1
1
8
Huntsville.
Fort William.
1
!
1
i
I
9
2
PrnrV* 'FnHs
. . . ; Nnrtl-i P.nv.
1
Killarney.
1387
64
19
375 !
56
27
2104 1
767
7
97
5495
Totals.
23
56 Victoria.
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Killarney
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116
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46
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A. 1893
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3
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14
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Perth
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1
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2
1
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1
1
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Rat Portage.
1
1
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1
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3
1
5
1
3
1
"i
1
1
" i
1
1
1
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1
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1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
6
2
2
2
3
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17
1
5
1
2
2
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2
6
3
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71
2
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24
1
8
30
1
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3
20
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2
2
1
20
1
1
1
53
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8
2
3
1
Welland.
Whitby.
Lock-ups-
Gore Bay.
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4
10
2
Fort William
1
Burk'b Falls
1
14
3
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Killarney.
4
88
16
18
55
7
34I
98
4
24
66
141
5
70
ICO
53
2,736
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25
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE
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30
51
19
21
3
12
12
16
38
7
20
78
25
86
11
4
16
2
106
27
7
3
8
12
35
5
2
14
9
19
19
14
46
20
10
475
12
15
23
11
24
5
20
5
3
5
7
10
7
9
10
22
4
14
14
8
3
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12
4
7
1
3
11
2
2
5
9
4
7
3
8
3
3
83
8
9
6
10
2
1
2
3
1
3
1
2
4
2
Berlin ,
2
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1
Belleville
3
1
2
2
Brantford
3
Brampton
Bi'ockville
1
1
1
3
1
Bracebridge
2
Cayuga
2
Cornwall
1
1
""'i'
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cobourg
'1
1
Chatham
Goderich
1
Guelph
Hamilton
2
4
4
6
4
1
Kingston . .
London
2
4
3
14
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L'Orignal
Milton
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Ottawa .....
9
4
1
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Perth
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Pembroke . .
3
9
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2
1
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St. Catharines
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1
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Walkerton
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Welland
3
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1
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1
1
2
1
1
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Mattawa
2
1
2
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Sudbury
7
1
1
2
1
Fort William
1
1
2
13
Burk's Falls
1
2
Total
70
1,419
394
13
15
18
23
30
55
31
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A. 1-8 3
No. 4. — Continued.
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4
4
11
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Brampion.
1
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10
Cayuga.
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Cornwall.
1 1
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Lindsay.
3
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228
15
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ISapanee.
10
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Ottawa.
1
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Owen Sound.
28
24
6
9
42
14
1
2
5
3
50
66
11
3
2
230
22
66
132
5
1
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Perth.
1
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Picton.
i
2
PemDroke.
i
Peterborovigh.
Port Arthur.
2
2
1
4
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2
1
4
4
3
8
Parrv Sound.
Rat portage.
3
3
3
1
4
20
St. Catharine!?.
Sarnia.
1
1
3
Stratfiird.
3
4
1
1
3
1
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4
5
Sandwich.
St. Tliomas.
Sault Ste. Marie.
1
12
2
2
"2'
1
116
2
2
1
23
9
1
5
4
Toronto.
Walkerton.
i
3
2
12
2
1
Woodstock.
Wei land.
1
1
Whitby.
Lock ups —
Gore Bay.
1
Little Current.
1
1
2'
Manitowaning.
TVIattawa.
Minden.
1
Haliburton.
Sudbury.
1
10
'"2
7
Huntsville.
1
7
1
Fort William.
Bruce Mines.
"4
5
12
Burk's Falls.
N'.rih Biiy.
Ki Harney.
273
16
38
1 20
4 61
5
1 1,775
28
214
9,011
1 Total.
27
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No, 9).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 5.
Shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female, committed under each
offence during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Offences.
Abortion
Abusive and obscene language.
Arson
Assault
Assault, felonious. .
Attempted suicide.
Abduction
Bigamy
Breaches of the peace.
Breaches of by-laws ....
Biirglary .
Carrying unlawful weapons
Contempt of court ,
Counterfeiting and passing counterfeit money.
Cruelty to animals
Cutting, wounding and attempting
Debtors
Deserting employment
Destroying and injuring property
Detained as witnesses
Drunk and disorderly
Embezzlement
E.scaping from or obstructing constables ,
Escaping from prisons
Forgery .
Fraud and obtaining money under false pretences
Gambling
Giving liquor to Indians
Hor.se, cattle or sheep .'Stealing
House-breaking and robbery
Incendiarism
Indecent assault and exposure
Inmates and frequenters of houses of ill fame
Keeping houses of ill-fame
Larceny .
Lunatics and persons who were unsafe to be at large
Manslaughter
Misdemeanour
Murder
Per j ury
Prostitution
Rape and assault with intent.
Refusing bail
Receiving stolen goods
Seduction
Selling liquor without license.
Shooting with intent
Stabbing
Threatening and seditious language
Trespass
Unlawful shooting
Vagrancy
Want of sureties to keep the peace . .
Other offences not enumerated
45
24
397
114
4
2
12
28
43
46
21
116
11
15
64
53
4
80
12
2,103
18
5t
6
34
90
1
24
65
135
4
r>s
44
19
1,310
2.55
11
15
16
22
I
55
Total.
29
16
27
20
4
59
261
5
1,544
25
189
7,623
9
4
23
2
1
8
4
633'
1
6
1
2
56
51
109
139
2
2
1
29
2
ii'
2
12
231'
3
25
28
56 Victoria
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 6.
Shewing the number of prisoners, male and female, sentenced during the year
ending 30th September, 1892, and a comparison of the same with the
previous year.
Name of Gaol.
No. of prisoners
sentenced in the
1 year end'.ng 30th
j September, 1891.
No. of prisoners
sentenced in the
year ending 30th
September, 1892.
Increase.
Decrease.
1
a
fa
1
j5
r2
la
a
fa
-a
1
i ^
6
"ea
i
fa
1
a
6
a
fa
1
Barrie
113
64
130
138
13
96
34
193
39
76
117
36
24
450
139
182
41
11
44
52
290
14
2
9
12
■'"iH
1
1
1 2
1
4
6
6
68
20
64
5
3
47
1 127
66
139
150
13
112
35
194
41
77
121
42
30
518
159
246
40
11
47
55
337
105
59
61
6
49
88
19
7
67
39
48
190
77
153
77
47
2,134
59
162
178
34
2
34
37
7
3
114
32
80
104
33
94
14
103
58
72
75
29
43
355
113
165
34
11
37
27
236
89
37
48
20
34
77
23
9
84
2
3
11
4
1
14
1
5
1
6
8
2
5
45
19
30
4
i
4
43
10
6
5
" 6
16
1
4
116
35
91
108
34
lOS
15
108
59
78
83
31
48
400
132
195
38
11
38
31
279
99
43
53
20
40
93
24
9
88
35
31
88
83
123
74
30
1,919
52
104
186
23
3
20
23
22
1
1
16
1
1
2
1
1
2
'32
50
34
12
1
8
12
Berlin
Belleville
Brantford
32
50
42
Brampton
26
1
21
Brockville
Bracebridge
2
20
90
"4
42
7
'95
26
17
7
1 ^
i
4
1
23
1
34
1
4
20
Cayuga
Cornwall
""io
'■"19
: 4
5
4
4
19
5
4
90
1
Cobourg
Chatham
4
42
Goderich
11
Guelph
19
1
Hamilton
118
Kinsston
27
London
51
Lindsay
8
L'Origaal
Milton
7
25
54
" "16
10
2
4
7
6
9
Napanee
Ottawa
i
1
25
5»
Owen Sound
88' 17
1
1
7
Orangeville
47
58
6
48
81
19
7
12
3
i
7
16
Perth
"'14
4
2
21
2
5
9
1
2
2
14
5
9
5
2
21
2
10
Picton .
Pembroke
14
4
14
Peterboro'
4
Port Arthur
""e
16
96
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"i7
183
7
57
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Rat Portage )
631 4
361 3
45' 3
180| 10
75 2
131 22
67 10
46 1
1,543 591
53 6
156 6
174 4
Simcoe
30 5
i
6
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6
" "32
i
1
1
6
29
84
79
107
70
29
1,360
46
99
183
21
2
4
4
16
4
1
559
6
5
3
2
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Sarnia
'""4
3
2
6
102
Stratford
Sandwich
30
St. Thomas
3
6
Sault Ste. Marie . . .
17
Toronto
.::::. ;:::::
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215
Walkerton
7
Woodstock
" '9
58
Welland
1
Whitby
31
2
33
32
7
3
3
1
5
11
Lock-ups
3 1
19 ll
1
Gore Bay
11
1
14
13
i
14
Manitowaning
19
16
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1
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6
9
6
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14
2
2
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Sudbury
28
2
30
14 2
14
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Fort William
96
1
5
29
10
i
2
.106
1
6
31
76 i2!
88
2
2
26
I
3
1
20
1
Burk's Falls
2
58 4
2
2
62
2
3
North Bay
29
2
2
31
2
1
Total
5,472
],010
6,482
4,598
897
5,495
159
49
208
1,033
161
1,194
29
66 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1898
TABLE
Shewing the number of prisoners upon whom sentences were passed, the nature
the County Judj^es' Criminal Court, during
Total number of
prisoners sentenced
during the year.
Where sentenced to
Name of Gaol.
a
0
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Barrie
114
32
80
104
33
94
14
103
58
72
75
29
43
355
113
165
34
11
37
27
236
89
37
48
20
34
77
23
9
84
30
29
84
79
107
70
29
1,360
46
99
183
21
3
19
19
16
1
1
14
2
3
11
4
1
14
1
5
1
6
8
2
5
45
19
30
4
'" i'
4
43
10
6
5
' 6
16
1
5
2
4
4
16
4
1
559
6
5
3
2
'"'i'
4
6
'"2
116
3^
91
108
34
108
15
108
5i)
78
83
31
48
400
132
195
38
11
38
31
279
99
43
53
20
40
93
24
9
88
35
31
88
83
123
74
30
1,919
52
104
186
23
3
20
23
22
1
1
16
2' 9
3
3
4
"2"
5
2
100
26
66
78
24
86
10
101
47
61
55
28
31
289
106
127
27
11
34
26
241
84
34
48
15
35
82
20
7
82
31
21
71
73
86
57
25
1,701
48
65
146
17
3
20
23
22
1
1
15
30
5
13
49
10
64
1
66
28
16
36
6
11
140
26
80
14
3
12
12
132
25
10
14
6
14
28
"'"1'
72
25
11
36
17
52
17
16
457
30
26
48
9
3
20
21
15
1
1
3
20
7
17
31
3
7
7
26
13
32
7
8
5
158
36
17
7
5
5
2
55
27
7
9
8
3
4
6
I
15
29
28
36
i',i44
13
19
53
5
18
Berlin
5
4
11
6
1
" i
9
4
'"'26
2
15
1
5
16
1
13
4
4
9
2
16
1
11
54
14
31
6
4
Belleville
10
2
2
i'
IS
Brantford
1
'3'
8
Brampton
Brockville
7
7
Bracebridge
1
"i'
"'i'
1
i
1
Cayuga
2
"i
2
2
7
Cornwall .
Cobourg
1
2
5
"1'
2
2
7
Chatham
Goderich
8
1
Guelph
Hamilton
"1
2
8
5
6
2
3
22
is
1
7
Kingston
f)
London ...... . .
21
Lindsay
4
L'Or gnal
Milton
1
"'3'
1
'"'i'
"■'3'
"'3
3
1
"'40'
21
1
2
27
5
2
2
3
2
5
'2
"4
3
2
1
4
1
"i"
5
Napanee
■■■■4
1
"4
1
Ottawa
15
Owen Sound
Orangeville
Perth
Picton
Pembroke
1
1
"2
3
2
3
6
1
11
2
4
1
8
Peterboro'
3
1
1
2
6
Port Arthur
1
Parry Sound
Rat Portage
1
9,
Simcoe
1
?
St. Catharines
2
5
3
1
1
4
2
2
1
4
1
9
i'
3
2
1
Sarnia
Stratford
1
1
4
2
9
11
Sandwich
St. Thomas
Sault Ste. Marie
29
7
4
95
1
30
15
4
5
1
Toronto
17
21
1
1
1
1
30
2
1
' i'
93
Walkerton
1
Woodstock
1
3
4
Welland
51
Whitby
3
Lock-ups^
Gore Bay . . .
Little Current ....
Manitowaning
2
3
Mattawa
Minden
Haliburton
Sudbury
9
Huntsville .
Fort William
76
12
88
88
44
25
6
Bruce Mines
Burk's Falls
2
58
2
""4
2
62
2
2
52
2
4,551
2
41
North Bay
8
1
1
5
2
'>,
Killarney
65
32
Total
4.598
897
5,495
177
448
27
77
118
1,819
1,936
396
30
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
No. 7.
and period of such sentences and the disposal of those who elected to be tried at
the year ending- 30th September, 1892.
Periods of Sentence.
County Judges
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17
28
4
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17
15
20
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10
7
10
21
32
13
60
4
7
18
"' 18
9
2
11
3
14
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n
8
3
2
1
"2
4
3'
2
i
1
3
10
2
Belleville.
8
2
q
Brampton.
Brock ville.
Bracebridge.
Cayuga.
6
4
'1'
" i
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
1
1
"2
"i
1
"i'
3
2
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8
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• 3
7
4
16
13
1
2
1
3
6
6
1
4
1
"7'
4
1
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18
4
5
1
"2
4
1
12
14
4
2
2
1
Guelph.
15
20
1
5
1
1
4
2
2
8
Kiiig.ston.
London.
Lindsay.
L'Orignal.
IMiltoD
20
1
1
5
2
"'i'
2
5
1
21
7
19
15
3
5
26
4
2
"3*
3
1
1
1
1
13
""5
1
10
"'i'
1
7
1
3
Napanee.
17
1
1
Owen Sound.
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Perth.
Picton.
9,
4
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
4
5
"5'
1
1
1
15
....| 4
1 ....
1
1
1
8
2 *>
Port Arthur.
Parrj' Sound.
Rat Portage.
Simcoe.
St. Catharines.
Sarnia.
Stratf(.rd.
Sandwich.
9,
2
1
4
4
2
4
8
5
4
.... 1
.... 1
1
1
9
6
3
11
'"'3'
10
3
18
10
4
1
2
2
7
2
13
4
12
6
12
13
5
24
4
15
16
?
2
5
3
4
1
3
25
1
6
1
2
"2
1
2
3
3
"2
4
2
2
1
5
1
9
"1
3
10
1
1
1
8
1
1
13
1
1
1
1
i'
11
2
7
4
2
13
1
2
3
2
4
19'
1
1
ii
1
1
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Sault St. Marie.
55
16
58
2
13
10
6
"'i'
11 ' 9!*1
1
31
15
8
3
1
13
3
18
7
2
15
5
Walkertoti.
Woodstock.
Welland.
Whitby.
Lock-ups.
Gore Bay.
Little Current.
Manitowaning.
1
1
2
...: ..-
Haliburton.
Sudbury.
Huntsville.
Fort William.
Biuce Mines.
Bulk's Falls.
North Bay.
Killaruey.
3
1
8
8
7 2
—
4
4
4
....
3
2
1
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51 '345
54
69
87
m 1 62
65
2
272
358
630
Total.
81
56 Victoria,,
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A 1893
TABLE
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Name of Gaol.
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0
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0
0
0
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weapons.
Barrie
8
1
9
5
3
2
1
2
9
Berlin
Belleville
2
....
1
2
1
4
4
8
Brantford
2
Brampton
Brock ville
Bracebridge
2
11
4
6
7
6
4
1
6
46
4
8
8
1
2
Cayuga
""1
1
2
1
2
■■■■4
1
""1
1
6
"'""1
2
2
12
7
Cornwall
1
2
1
1
2
6
1
4
"2"
1
1
1
2
Cobourg
Chatham
2
Goderich
Guelph
2
1
1
10
2
i
1
1
""5
3
1
"1
1
Hamilton
Kingston
London
1
Lindsay
L'Orignal
1
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Milton
1
Napanee
Ottawa
8
9
6
4
3
5
5
3
2
3
14
2
1
Owen Sound
.....
Orangeville
Perth
1
1
"'"i
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10
1
1
Picton
Pembroke
1
Peterboro'
1
Port Arthur
1
Parry Sound
2
1
5
3
4
1
5
4
7
69
2
3
5
1
2
1
Rat Portage
1
Simcoe
8
2
2
St. Catharines
1
1
1
1
4
Sarnia
Stratford ...
Sandwich
2
2
2
9
3
St. Thomas
Sault Ste. Marie
Toronto
2
34
19
■■■■4 5!
13
Walkerton
1
Woodstock
2
8
1
1
Welland
4
1
Whitby
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay
Little Current
Manitowaning
Mattawa
1
Minden
Haliburton
Sudbury
Huntsville
Fort William
6
Bruce Mines .... . .
Burk's Falls
North Bay
1
2
Killarney
2
21
43
8
292
Total
73
7
32 25 1
116
19
32
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. Ir93
No. 8.
during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
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1
1
1
2
19
3
14
45
3
37
2
6
22
25
20
2
7
133
60
50
6
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10
112
11
2
3
3
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1
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Berlin.
Belleville.
Brampton.
Brockville.
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1
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Bracebridge.
Cayuga.
1 1
2
Cobonrg.
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
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i
2
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1
4
2
2
Guelph.
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3
1
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Kingston.
1
Lindsay.
L'Orignal.
Milton
1
' 1
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1
Napanee.
1
1
2
2
1
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Orangeville.
Perth
2
5
21
3
2
1
....
1
1
1
1
Parry Hound
Rat Portage.
63
2
5
8
23
6
34
10
11
981
3
16
10
""1
2
3
1
1
1
1
Stratford
i
3
"is
1
"l
22
1
1
2
2
"3'
St Thoma«
6
"" i
4
19
1
4
Toronto.
1
2
1
Whitbv.
1
2
19
22
?
1
5
Lock-up.s —
Gore Bay.
Little Current.
Manitowaning.
1
1
I""
Minden
Sudbury.
Huntaville.
Fort William
1
51
10
Bruce Mir.es.
Burk's Falls."
North Bay.
Killarney.
1
14
3
4
! 20
5
9
26
7
54
1,925
7
33
4
1 8
35
Total.
3 (G.)
33
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 8.
Shewing the offences for which prisoners were sentenced
Name of G-aol.
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1
1
1
24
6
26
26
2
10
3
9
9
11
19
3
10
52
10
38
9
3
5
"75
19
6
2
8
11
14
3
'"'io'
6
8
9
9
82
10
6
297
8
9
16
11
. 1 . . . .
1
3
Belleville
1
2
j
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Cornwall
1
1
'"4
1
■■"2
2
3
1
1
1
"15
2
1
......
""1
3
4
"1
4
2
4
London
4
1
1
1
1
Lindsay
L'Orignal
4
6
"1
2
4
4
Owen Sound
1
1
Perth
"i
1
"1'
1
4
2
2
3
1
1
1
Parry Sound
""1'
1
1
1
"'1'
1
Sarnia
1
2
2
1
3
6
ftt Thomas
1
Sault Ste. Marie
Toronto
"3
2
1
1
44
2
1
14
45
22
1
WfillanH
1
1
1
Whithv
Lock-ups—
1
"2
Manitowaning
....
■■■4
""2
Minden
■7
"""1
1
1
2
"2
Fort William
Burk's Falls
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"i
1
13
....^.
2
Total
25
86
2
52
63
49
869
5
1
4
25
34
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
— Continued.
during the year ending 80th September, 1892.
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43
13
28
7
13
27
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9
22
9
20
8
49
30
44
11
"13
14
9
40
28
24
4
9
36
2
2
"24
2
"4
2
2
2
...
116
35
91
108
34
108
15
108
59
78
83
31
48
400
132
195
38
11
38
31
279
99
43
53
20
40
93
24
9
88
35
31
88
83
123
74
30
1,919
52
104
186
23
3
20
23
22
1
1
16
Barrie.
....
3
9
4
""'io
■■■■4
Berlin.
1
Belleville.
Brantford.
Brampton.
1
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Brockville.
Bracebridge.
Cayuga.
Cornwall.
2'
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1
Cobourg.
1 hatham.
Goderich.
1
1
2
2
Guelph.
32
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0
Hamilton.
Kingston.
London.
Lindsay.
L'Orignal.
Milton.
10
2
■.■;;.■
Napanee.
3
Ottawa.
Owen Sound.
Orangeville.
Perth.
l'
. ...
...
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Picton.
Pembroke.
Peterboro'.
14 '
Port Arthur.
2
2
Parry Sound.
Rat Portage.
Simcoe.
4
2
4
3
39
59
11
3
2
155
22
58
128
2
2
2
1
1
••••7-
5
■■■■4
2
3
3
1
1
4
26
St. Catharines.
Sarnia.
Stratford.
3
1
1
1
Sandwich.
St. Thomas.
Sault Ste. Marie
8
1
12
1
1
■■"2
112
2
12
2
1
Toronto.
Walkerton.
i
1
^
Woodstock.
Welland.
1
Whitby.
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay.
Little Current.
Manitowaning.
Mattawa.
2
2
Minaen.
Haliburton,
Sudbury.
Huntsville.
.
7
11
88
Fort William
Bruce Mines
1
12
""7
2
62
2
Burk's Falls
4
North Bay.
KiJlarney.
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1 1 38
10
2 1 9
247
1
1,108
99
5,495
Total.
'5.5
(T
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A.
TABLE
Shewing the nationalities, religious denominations, social status and habits
Name of Gaol.
Barrie
Berlin
Belleville
Brantford
Brampton
Brockville
Bracebridge . . .
Cayuga
Cornwall
Cobourg' .
Chatham
Goderich
Guelph
Hamilton
Kingston . .
London
Lindsay
L'Orignal
Milton
Napanee
Ottawa
Owen Sound . . . .
Orangeville
Perth
Picton
Pembroke . . . . .
Peterboro"
Port Arthur
Parry Sound
Rat L'ortage
Simcoe
St. Catharines . .
Sarnia
Stratford
Sandwich
St. Thomas
Sault Ste. Marie
Toronto
Walkerton
Woodstock
Welland
Whitby
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay
Little Cm-rent .
Manitowaniug
Mattawa
Minden
Hiliburton . . . .
Sudbury
Huntsville
Fort William .
Bruce Mines. . .
Burk's Falls . . .
North Bay
Killarney
Total
Nationalities.
O
93 I
40
107
136
70
109
73
70
55
70
101
22
45
.307
111
278
37
21
fi7
35
369
77
23
31
37
33
89
14
14
64
49
42
100
35
108
62
26
1,460
53
70
78
28
5
17
22
23
1
3
13
9
48
1
9
36
2
4,898
26
7
18
30
45
5
14
27
5
13
5
10
13
78
21
75
6
1
90
1
13
32
7
10
2
2
31
7
1
14
4
8
8
31
7
11
498
8
29
36
11
30
3
27
29
27
22
15
17
5
19
12
11
10
129
43
72
9
2
80
o
61
21
22
13
2
7
28
5
1
19
9
4
13
28
11
7
3
652
6
21
57 I
5
1
3"
'26'
"s"
18
4
4
16
15
5
8
7
2
5
3
7
11
22
4
33
14
6
1
8
2
3
10
20
5
3
3
111
4
16
18
1
1,281 1,588
4
453
O
13
10
2
3
4
1
10
2
57
21
6
180
2
11
25
1
547
18
244
s *
29
14
65
57
29
64
23
39
41
34
33
8
26
220
98
129
14
16
7?
,5
358
18
5
23
9
38
47
14
4
44
14
16
27
15
63
24
23
1,162
19
40
90
11
1
16
21
23
15
"41'
1
1
27
2
3,229
36
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
No. 9.
of the prisoners committed during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
■ous Denomination.
Social and Educational State.
a
0 .
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13
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6
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172
43
Barrie .
14
]1
21
32
40
12
33
39
72
Berlin.
9
47
5
59
101
75
87
73
160
Belleville.
24
40
49
76
148
56
70
154
224
Brantford.
33
22
16
20
147
22
40
127
167
Brampton.
20
22
8
53
107
27
39
121
160
Brockville.
8
21
54
50
62
32
80
112
Bracebridge
11
18
15
19
111
25'
35
95
130
Cayuga.
17
8
36
42
30
26
52
78
Cornwall.
13
30
4'
30
78
22
34
74
108
Cobourg.
60
15
17
52
95
20
107
40
147
Chatham.
11
11
2
25
26
9
12
39
51
Goderich.
18
12
4
37
47
19
38
46
84
Guelph.
51
105
28
195
400
121
106
489
595
Hamilton.
20
16
1
48
140
37
24
164
188
Kingston.
113
68
22
157
340
62
251
246
497
London.
15
15
3
19
42
12
24
37
61
Lindsay.
3
3
11
14
11
9
16
25
O'Orignal.
37
20
s'
28
246
21
51
223
274
Milton.
4
14
2
15
29
11
20
24
44
Napanee.
33
17
13
224
264
184
130
358
488
Ottawa.
26
27
19
42
98
45
72
68
140
Owen Sound.
3
8
14
20
34
12
27
27
54
Orange ville.
11
6
1
35
28
15
29
34
63
Perth.
1
19
3
20
22
7
16
26
42
Picton.
6
1
4
17
37
28
22
32
54
Pembroke.
36
60
2
36
138
35
79
95
174
Peterboro'.
8
3
7
26
4
11
22
33
Port Arthur.
3
3
2
9
10
6
15
4
19
Parry Sound.
19
3
30
38
88
39
18
108
126
Rat Portage.
4
17
24
33
35
15
44
24
68
Simcoe.
9
16
4
21
38
10
32
27
59
St. Catharines. ■
33
32
29
41
107
38
86
62
148
Sarnia.
28
25
11
50
64
25
49
65
114
Stratford.
24
57
28
73
116
37
95
94
189
Sandwich.
15
32
2?
28
78
18
74
32
106
St. Thomas.
6
4
5
15
28
15
16
27
43
Sault Ste. Marie.
311
320
124
1,303
1,670
493
707
2,266
2,973
Toronto.
20
12
13
24
55
13
50
29
79
Walkerton.
23
27
18
38
112
57
47
103
150
Woodstock.
23
23
6
34
188
24
55
167
222
Welland.
7
13
5
16
27
5
16
27
43
Whitby.
Lock-ups —
2
1
3
2
2
1
4
5
Gore Bay.
i'
5
15
20
20
20
Little Current.
""2
11
13
12
i'
23
24
Manitowaning.
1
i"
i'
7
20
22
11
16
27
Mattawa.
1
5
1
1
1
5
11
6
2
5
16
10
Minden.
i'
3'
Haliburton.
"I6'
8
8"
h'
4
Sudbury.
2
8'
2
Huntsville.
6
24
22
66
39"
88
88
Fort William.
1
9
48
1'
ii"
35
1
11
64
Bruce Mines.
i"
2"
8
i'
2
16
Burk's Falls.
12
6'
29'
North Bay.
2
2
6,171
2
9,011
Killarney.
5,777
1,856
2,840
1,200
1,269
678
3,234
Total.
37
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE
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1
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4
4
1
1
1
1
4
1
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5
"5
2
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1
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8
3
1
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69
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15
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2
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3
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8
4
1
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1
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1
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3
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1
3
1
1
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Ottawa
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
5
38
2
1
1
6
5
1
Perth
3
3
8
■3. ..
1
3
4
1
1
1
5
2
1
1
1
Peterboro
2
2
1
"i
5
' 'i
3
8
1
1
2
1
6
11
1
11
16
2
106
5
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
1
"i
1
5
3
1
3
4
5
1
1
1
2
2
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1
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Sandwich
Sf Thomas
1
2
1
3
1
1
14
1
1
3
2
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1
35
38
18
33
63
1
1
31
1
1
29
53
3
2
2
4
3
20
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Woodstock
Welland
Whitby
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
2 3
5
1
Gore Bay
1
1
1
1
2
Fort William
4
'Rll^k'^ Trails
North Bay
4
1
2
1
....|....
Total
71
5
47
51
18
97
140 383
69
5
93
45
1
181
18
46
1
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Sessional Papers (No. 9),
A. 1095
No. 10.
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1
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2
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7
7
7
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26
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1
1
1
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Simcoe.
1
1
St. Catharines.
4
1
1
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1
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1
1
1
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Walkerton.
3
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Welland.
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Gore Bay.
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Little Current.
Manitowaning.
1
Mattawa.
Minden.
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Haliburton.
Sudbury.
2
Huntsville.
7
Fort William.
Bruce Mines.
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Burk's Falls.
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Killarney.
146
5
4
4
31
16
27 3
118
491
33
11
12
13
20
Total.
H9
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No 9).
A. 1893
TABLE
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72
24
72
113
103
79
28
89
48
55
68
18
26
283
103
171
30
15
193
25
255
68
18
36
19
24
68
14
4
82
21
17
82
74
66
30
71
140
19
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17
25
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Brantford .
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Brampton
1
2
2
1
Brockville
10
2
Bracebridge .
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2
6
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15
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1
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1
11
1
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1
L'Orignal
Milton
2
5
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
Napanee . .
36
6
'2
1
5
2
3
7
12
18
3
Owen Sound
Oranffeville
1
3
Perth
9
1
Eicton
1
Pembroke
1
1
1
1
\
Peterboro'
'
11
8
1
3
3
Port Arthur
2
Parry Sound.
Rat Portage
1
1
1
Simcoe
2
1
2
2
1
2
St. Catharines . ,
Sarnia
2
2
Stratford
1
2
2
2
Sandwich
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
5
5
St. Thomas . .
4
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Sault Ste. Marie
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2
1
2
25
"1
3
2
20
1
5^
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Walkerton .
37
3
1
5
36
2
2
"i
31
1
1
2
1
92
i
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Woodstock
7
1
Welland
6
Whitby
3
Lock ups —
Gore Bay
•
1
4
1
Manito'vaning
Mattawa
1
Minden
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Sudbury .
10
3
45
1
2
1
Fort William
Bruce Mines
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11
38
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2
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I 55
Total
92
3,798
14
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40
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
No 10. — Continued.
committed during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
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488
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106
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2,973
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88
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1
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9,
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1
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7
77
8
Brantford.
9
1
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1
1
2
3
1
6
3
15
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1
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1
8
1
1
1
2
3
Guelph.
6
7
2
1
2
1
1
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Hamilton.
Kingston.
4
1
59
6
1
11
2
2
London.
Lindsay.
L'Orignal.
Milton.
9.
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3
1
1
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6
1
1
5
27
5
3
Napanee.
1
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"i
3
2
5
1
1
1
1
11
8
16
Ottawa.
Owen Sound.
1
Orangeville,
1
Perth.
4
3
15
18
2
1
25
11
2
9
7
18
1
3
189
9
14
Picton.
2
Pembroke.
8
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2
Peterboro'.
9.
Port Arthur.
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Parry Sound.
1
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7
8
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1
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Sarnia.
1
1
3
3
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1
1
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1
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1
1
2
3
St. Thomas.
Sault Ste. Marie.
30
16
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1
84
1
I
1
33
6
4
38
4
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Walkerton.
1
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7
3
3
3
1
1
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Woodstock.
8
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1
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7
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1
4
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1
Mattawa.
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Haliburton.
2
Sudbury.
2
21
Huntsville.
4
2
3
Fort William.
1
Bruce Mines.
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9
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1
Killarney.
23
555
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123
7
63
15
127
25
47
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) 9,011
Total.
41
56 Victoria,.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A 1893
TABLE
Shewing the number of escapes and deaths, the revenue derived from prison
highest and lowest number of prisoners in custody
Name of Gaol.
Prisoners who es-
caped and evaded
recapture.
Prisoners who es-
caped and were
recaptured.
Prisoners who died.
Actual cash revenue
derived from
prison labour.
a
o
o ^
m O
6^
Barrie
$ C.
C.
lOi
Berlin ...
H
Belleville
6|
6
7
1
1
5i
Bracebridge
Cayuga
1
1
1
ICi
12|
Cobourg
1
6g
9|
11
7-1^
Kingston
P
It
4A
Milton
lO^""
1
47 00
5§
Hi
Ti
7
Perth . .
7^
74
12g
11
30
66 00
134
i
1
2
9i
Sarnia
1
7^
6A
10^
St. Thomas
7S
Toronto
1
1
3
?
1
200 00
Welland . ...
7I
Whitby
30
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay
30
30
30
Minden .
30
45
45
Fort William
124
Bark's Falls
30
North Bay
45
37^
Total
7
4
7
313 00
42
56 Victoria
Sessional Papers (No. 9)
A. 1893
No. 11.
labour, the cost of diet, the accommodation of the various gaols, and the
during the year ending oOth September, 1892.
M C ='•
a
■u ta
•t-'O (U
«*- t3 a)
a (1
•j3 «
° s s «-•
« S s
OJ
2 "* .
-e c >.>-.
9, a >.>>
3 &$
umber of c
each gaol.
umber of d
corridors or
in each gaol
reatest nuno
piisoners co
in gaol at an
during the
owest numl
prisoners co
in gaol at an
during the
Name of Gaol.
^
'^
8
O
1-3
Yes.
24
30
11
Barrie.
•'
25
5
11
Berlin.
"
38
7
21
's
Belleville.
"
24
6
23
1
Brantford.
"
25
4
10
Brampton.
"
20
3
33
3
Brockville.
tc
5
2
11
1
Bracebridge.
<<
14
4
27
Cayuga.
"
17
5
8
i
Cornwall.
*♦
24
5
16
3
Cobourg.
"
26
3
15
3
Chatham.
"
12
4
20
5
Goderich.
♦'
33
7
14
2
Gnelph.
"
60
6
37
9
Hamilton.
«
53
9
27
9
Kingston.
"
57
9
44
11
London.
<(
24
6
y
1
Lindsay.
"
18
6
9
4
L'Orignal.
"
23
4
21
3
Milton.
•'
18
4
9
4
Napanee.
(<
93
15
39
11
Ottawa.
"
32
6
30
7
Owen Sound.
"
23
4
23
9
Orange ville.
<c
18
4
20
6
Perth.
(<
22
4
7
1
Picton.
>l
24
4
13
3
Pembroke.
•'
18
4
27
10
Peterboro'.
"
22
5
15
Port Arthur.
"
5
2
5
Parry Sound.
Rat Portage.
Simcoe.
((
7
2
14
• (
24
8
8
1
"
40
8
10
2
St. Catharines.
"
10
5
27
4
Sarnia.
((
30
6
22
7
Stratford.
<<
32
4
21
4
Sandwich.
"
16
4
18
1
St. Thomas.
<<
34
7
7
1
Sault Ste. Marie.
((
270
19
186
111
Toronto.
n
24
32
8
5
13
35
Walkerton.
"
ii
Woodstock.
"
49
5
55
1
Welland.
25
6
10
o
Whitby.
Lock-ups —
No.
5
2
1
Gore Bay.
Yes.
5
2
4
Little Current.
No.
5
4
5
i
Manitowaning.
Yes.
5
2
4
1
Mattawa.
No.
6
3
1
1
1
2
Minden.
i
Haliburton.
((
6
1
5
1
Sudbury.
<(
7
12
2
2
1
9
Huntsville.
Yes.
i
Fort William.
<•
5
7
7
1
2
9
Bruce Mines.
No
2
2
Burk's Falls.
Yes.
i
North Bay.
CI
4
1
2
Killarney.
Total.
43
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1898
TABLE
Shewing the number of prisoners, how maintained, cost of maintenance, and
Name of Gaol.
Barrie
Berlin
Belleville
Brantford
Brampton
Brockville
Bracebridge ....
Cayuga
Cornwall
Cobourg
Chatham
Goderich
Guelph
Hamilton
Kingston
London
Lindsay
L'Orignal
Milton
Napanee
Ottawa
Owen Sound
Orange ville
Perth
Picton
Pembroke. . .
Peterboro
Port Arthur. . . .
Parry Sound ....
Rat Portage ....
Simcoe
St. Catharines. .
Sarnia
Stratford
Sandwich
St. Thomas
Sault Ste. Marie
Toronto
Walkei ton
Woodstock
Welland
Whitby
Lock-ups —
Gore Bay
Little Current
Manitowaning
Mattawa
Minden
Haliburton. .
Sudbury
Huntsville.. . .
Fort William.
Bruce Mines .
Burk's Falls..
North Bay
Killarney
Total
How Maintained.
of pris-
itted
year.
risoners
tenance
ed by
K 4) 0)
l^ rj r^
2 a
S £
K a
w c3
3 ft
O ■-
o
i
si
"i
inber
omm
the
ft s >>
4^
2 tL
.5
'3
p "be
= 2.S
rC O M O
s- o a
<u ^ c
^ O tu
•c3
o
o
eS g 3
fl43 cS 2
II fl
p *5 ft
S *J ft
13
*s
H
^
^
^
^
O
o
$ c.
$ c.
172
82
90
3,521
3,699
1,890 03
2,317 10
72
26
46
495
1,437
514 57
1,250 00
160
74
86
2,547
2,967
800 OC
1,550 00
224
85
139
1,119
1,602
1,258 65
1,500 00
167
21
146
273
1,499
432 94
1,150 00
160
45
115
1,220
2,471
868 24
1,561 25
112
130
112
26
852
487
70 00
104
2,068
669 70
1,225 00
78
41
37
701
449
491 00
1,390 00
108
34
74
1,155
2,437
851 09
1,580 00
147
44
103
1,342
1,543
572 37
1,638 00
51
15
36
402
3,439
833 39
1,420 00
84
35
49
651
1,592
1,107 76
1,350 00
595
110
485
1,695
5,905
1,626 36
3,140 63
188
42
146
882
5,763
1,488 95
1,950 00
497
124
373
2,429
5,869
2,408 86
3,550 00
61
18
43
597
1,207
411 64
1,18U 00
25
13
12
450
1,813
375 74
1,166 00
274
30
244
556
2,592
290 84
1,016 00
44
10
34
166
1,104
613 52
1,050 00
488
111
377
3,843
5, .376
2,025 32
2,230 00
140
44
96
1,244
4,456
1,996 40
1,750 00
54
8
46
459
4,814
711 47
1,300 00
63
11
52
367
3,. 398
566 54
1,620 00
42
22
20
350
512
267 73
850 00
54
23
31
908
1,798
390 00
1,306 50
174
21
153
1,269
5,595
1,424 47
1,350 00
33
33
1,969
722 97
1,375 00
450 00
19
126
19
126
249
1,383
119 55
406 39
2,044 00
1,050 00
68
19
49
671
920
455 58
59
31
28
670
1,1.50
810 28
1,490 00
14S
37
111
1,015
.3,156
1,154 41
1,550 00
114
18
96
1,287
3,968
855 39
1,418 75
189
98
91
2,623
2,444
1,310 82
2,100 00
106
25
81
668
2,152
243 91
1,870 00
43
2,973
43
556
942
12,695
376 23
15,302 49
1,100 00
2,417
43,439
13,475 00
79
28
51
874
1,282
681 13
1,375 00
150
30
120
448
6,661
1,729 02
1,750 00
222
38
184
632
5,882
1,226 60
1,8.54 00
43
27
16
742
1,042
415 01
1,625 00
5
20
24
27
5
20
24
11
52
59
250
30
81 30
66 80
147 20
14 15
200 00
200 00
ie"
200 00
49
300 00
2
5
16
10
88
2
22
6 60
150 00
5
16
5
88
150 00
400 00
5
200 00
1,146
380 66
610 00
1
11
1
10
200 00
1
105
10
111 50
300 00
64
2
58
2
6
884
90
11
517 60
150 00
9,011
2,600
6,411
59,464
147,599
51,505 57
79,564 83
44
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
No. 12.
salaries of the various gaol officials, for the year ended 30th September, 1892.
Expenditure.
Salaries
0¥ —
£
B
'■B
a
a, u
per pris-
3d, cloth-
i repairs.
2, bo
¥■-
^-S aJ
Name of
I
C «
s'i
"« S 3
^
Qi
Gaol.
a t^ ^^
'o
tiOt3
3§
verage
oner fo
ing,fue
V
verage
oner fo
expenc
03
S-
1
a
3
B
S
c3
O
H
<
0
<
o
c.
H
s
O
$ c.
S
c.
$ c.
$
c
$ c.
$
$
c.
$ c.
$
a.
326 26
4,533
39
12 88
13
47
26 35
800
00
956
85
235 00
325
25
Barrie.
1,764
57
7 14
17
3t>
24 50
560
00
450
00
140 00
100
00
Berlin.
2,350
00
5 00
9
(>9
14 69
600
00
450
00
300 00
200
00
Belleville.
148 20
2,906
85
6 28
6
69
12 97
650
00
500
00
150 00
200
00
Brantford.
23 45
1,606
39
2 73
H
88
9 61
500
00
400
00
200 00
50
00
Brampton .
102 12
2,531
61
6 07
9
V5
15 82
800
00
511
25
1.50 00
100
00
Brockville.
70
01!
62
62
1 24
20
00
50 00
Bracebridge,
Cayuga.
10 50
1,905
20
5 23
9
42
14 65
600
00
365
00
120 00
140
00
1,881
00
6 29
17
82
24 11
740
00
300
00
125 00
225
00
Cornwall.
49 38
2,480
47
8 33
14
63
22 96
800
00
500
00
200 00
80
00
Cobourg.
81 55
2,291
92
4 45
11
14
15 59
800
00
430
00
233 00
175
00
Chatham.
34 35
2,287
74
17 01
27
84
44 85
600
00
500
00
200 00
120
00
Goderich.
2,457
76
13 18
IB
07
29 25
600
00
450
00
200 00
100
00
5uelph .
410 74
5,177
73
3 42
5
28
8 70
1,000
00
1,290
63
350 00
500
00
Hamilton.
549 57
3,988
52
10 84
10
37
21 21
800
00
800
00
200 00
150
00
Kingston.
322 51
6,281
37
5 49
7
14
12 63
750
00
1,800
00
700 00
300
00
London.
1,591
64
6 74
19
34
26 08
500
00
400
00
200 00
80
00
Lindsay.
62 70
1,604
44
17 53
46
65
64 18
600
00
366
00
1.50 00
50
00
L'Orignal.
30 80
1,313
64
1 20
3
70
4 90
500
00
366
00
100 00
50
00
Milton.
100 00
1,763
52
16 21
23
86
40 07
475
00
400
00
100 00
75
00
Napanee .
162 17
4,417
49
4 48
4
57
9 05
650
00
1,030
00
350 00
200
00
Ottawi.
125 00
3,871
40
15 15
12
50
27 65
700
00
500
00
300 00
250
00
Owen Sound.
180 00
2,191
47
16 51
24
07
40 58
600
00
400
00
200 00
100
00
Orangeville .
30 00
2,216
54
9 47
25
71
.35 18
900
00
400
00
160 00
160
00
Perth.
32 00
1,149
73
7 13
20
24
27 37
400
00
300
00
100 00
.50
00
Picton.
25 00
1,721
50
7 68
24
19
31 87
600
00
456
50
150 00
100
00
Pembroke.
2,774
47
8 18
(
76
15 94
650
00
400
00
150 00
150
00
Peterboro.
92 00
2,189
97
24 69
41
67
66 36
600
00
400
00
175 00
200
00
Port Arthur.
569
2,452
00
89
6 29
3 24
23
16
68
22
29 97
19 46
400
900
00
00
50 00
200 00
Parry Sound.
Rat Portage.
2 50
744
00
200
00
66 69
1,572
27
7 68
15
44
23 12
400
00
350
00
200 00
100
00
Simcoe.
2,300
28
13 73
25
25
38 98
720
00
420
00
200 00
1.50
00
St. Catharines.
40 50
2,744
91
8 07
10
47
18 54
650
00
500
00
250 00
150
00
Sarnia.
37 30
2,311
44
7 83
12
44
20 27
600
00
413
75
250 00
125
00
Stratford
205 03
3,615
85
8 02
11
11
19 13
600
00
1,050
00
250 00
200
00
Sandwich.
2,113
91
2 30
17
64
19 94
600
00
920
00
200 00
150
00
St. Thomas.
13 85
1,490
08
9 07
25
58
34 65
600
00
400
00
100 00
Sault Ste. Marie.
807 34
29,584
83
5 42
4
53
9 95
3.000
00
8,285
00
990 00
1,266
00
Toronto.
60 92
2,117
05
9 39
17
40
26 79
650
00
375
00
250 00
100
00
Walkerton.
297 93
3,776
95
13 51
11
66
25 17
800
00
500
00
200 00
250
00
Woodstock.
100 00
.3,180
60
5 97
8
35
14 32
600
00
900
00
254 00
100
00
Welland.
79 29
2,119
30
11 49
37
79
49 28
800
00
450
00
175 00
200
00
Whitby.
Look-ups.
281
266
347
30
80
90
16 26
3 34
6 13
40
10
8
00
00
33
56 26
13 34
14 46
200
200
200
00
00
00
Gore Bay.
:::: :
Manitowaning.
314
1.56
150
15
60
00
52
3 30
11
75
30
11
00
on
11 63
78 30
30 00
.300
150
150
00
00
00
Haliburton.
400
00
25
00
25 00
400
00
Sudbury.
200
no
20
00
20 00
200
00
20 00
1,010
66
4 55
6
93
11 48
350
00
104 00
156
00
Fort William.
200
00
',^00
00
200 00
200
00
Bruce Mines
411
517
50
60
10 13
27
7
27
74
37 40
7 74
250
400
00
00
50 00
17 60
"166
06
Burk'8 Falls.
North Bay.
150
00
75
00
75 00
150
00
Killarney.
4,635 65
135,706
95
6 23
8
83
15 06
32,245
00
30,479
98
9,428 60
7,411
25
J
Totals.
45
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
TABLE No. 13.
Shewing the total number of prisoners, male and female; sentenced under each
offence, during the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Offences.
Abusive and obscene language
Arson
Assault . _
Assault, felonious
Bigamy
Breaches of the peace
Breaches of by-laws
Burglary .
Contempt of court
Carrying unlawful weapons
Counterfeiting and passing counterfeit money
Cruelty to animals
Cutting, wounding and attempting same . . .
Deserting employment
Destroying and injuring property
Drunk and disorderly .'
Embezzlement
Escaping from or obstructing constables
Escaping from prison
Forgery
Fraud and obtaining money or goods under false pretences .
Gambling
Giving liquor to Indians
Horse, cattle and sheRp stealing
Housebreaking and robbery
Incendiarism
Indecent assault
Inmates and frequenters of houses of ill- fame
Keeping houses of ill-fame
Larceny
Manslaughter
Misdemeanour
Murder
Perjury
Prostitution
Rape and assault with intent
Receiving stolen property
Seduction
Selling: liquor without license
Shooting with intent
Stabbing
Threatening and seditious language
Trespass
Unlawful shooting . . .
Vagrancy ....
Other offences not enumerated
Tota.l
Males.
Females,
Total.
33
10
43
7
1
8
273
19
292
72
1
73
t)
1
7
21
31
21
1
32
25
25
115
1
116
18
1
19
5
9
24
5
9
26
7
7
52
2
54
1,422
503
1,925
7
7
32
1
33
3
1
4
8
32
8
■ " '3'
35
4
20
25
4
20
25
83
3
86
1
1
2
51
1
52
31
32
63
16
33
49
«13
56
869
2
5
1
4
2
5
1
4
1
24
25
7
7
16
1
17
1
27
1
11
38
10
10
2
y
238
2
9
9
247
1
944
1
164
1,108
85
14
99
4,599
896
5,495
46
66 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. ~-893
TABLE No. 14.
Shewing the daily cost per prisoner in each of the gaols, excluding the district
lock-ups, for the year ending the 30th September, 1892,
Name of Gaol.
Number of prisoners
committed during
the year.
Total days stay of pris-
oner.s during the
year.
73
T3
O
<2
•^ a
*J o
go
U
a
■a C
<
$ c.
cents.
Barrie
Berlin
BeUeville
Brantford
Brampton
Brockville
172
72
160
224
167
160
7,220
1,932
5,514
2,721
1,772
3,691
1,890 03
514 57
800 00
1,258 65
432 94
868 24
26.17
26.63
14.50
46.25
24.43
23.52
Cayuga
Cornwall
130
78
108
147
51
84
2,555
1,150
3,592
2,885
3,841
2,243
669 70
491 00
851 09
572 37
833 39
1,107 76
26.21
42.69
23.69
19.84
Goderich
Guelph
21.69
49.38
Hamilton
595
7,600
1,626 36
21.39
188
6,645
1,488 95
22.40
London
Lindsay
497
61
25
8,298
1,804
2,263
2,408 86
411 64
375 74
29.03
22.81
16.60
Milton
274
44
3,148
1,270
290 84
613 52
9.24
Napanee
48.30
Ottawa
Owen Sound
488
140
54
9,219
5,700
5,273
2,025 32
1,996 40
711 47
21.96
35.02
13.49
Picton
Peterboro'
63
42
54
174
33
19
3,765
862
2,706
6,864
1,969
249
566 54
267 73
390 00
1,424 47
722 97
119 55
15.04
31.05
14.41
20.75
36.71
Parry Sound . .
48.00
Hat Portage
126
1,383
406 39
29.38
Simcoe
68
59
148
114
189
106
43
1,591
1,820
4,171
5,255
5,067
2,820
942
455 88
810 28
1,154 41
855 39
1,310 82
243 91
376 23
28 65
St. Catharines
Sarnia . .
Sandwich
Sault Ste. Marie
44.52
27.67
16.27
25.87
8.64
39.93
Toronto
2,973
56,134
15,302 49
27.26
79
1.50
222
43
2,156
7,109
6,514
1,790
681 13
1,729 02
1,226 60
415 01
31 59
Woodstock
Welland
Whitby
24.32
18.83
23.18
8,624
203,503
50,697 66
24 91
47
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SEPARATE REPORTS UPON COMMON GAOLS.
Barrie Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 196 187 172
Greatest number confined at any one time 27 32 30
Number of re-committals - - - 26 35 36
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $4,275.23 $4,363.67 $4,533.39
Copies of the reports made to the Government by me upon this gaol, are
annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Barrie gaol on the 1st April. There were 23
prisoners in custody on that date — 22 men and 1 woman. Of the former one
was waiting trial for stealing cattle, one for shooting with intent, four were under
sentence for larceny, one for cruelty to animals, two for being drunk and dis-
orderly, ten for vagrancy and three were insane. The female prisoner was held
on a charge of insanity.
On a former visit I recommended that six iron bedsteads be purchased for
the gaol. They are very much needed and should be supplied without further
delay.
The floors in the upper and lower corridors require repairing.
The premises generally were in good order.
The prisoners saw and split the firewood for the gaol and court house.
Wood is used for heating purposes entirely. 1 was glad to learn that the county
council are about to have the gaol supplied with town water.
Old people who are committed as vagrants must not hereafter be clothed in
prison clothing ; civilians' clothing must be provided for them.
r again inspected the Barrie gaol on the 15th November, There were 16
prisoners in custody — 13 males and 3 females. The building was not in a very good
condition. The corridors, cells, beds and bedding were in commendable order, as
also were the yards and water-closets. The latter have been placed in the o-aol
building and connected with the town system of water-works. The old water-
closets in the yard have been removed and the pits filled up. The drainage is now
very good, connection having been mide with the town sewers. There is a o-ood
supply of town water.
I have again to urge that a supply of iron bedsteads be placed in the cells ;
and unless some steps are soon taken by the authorities to erect a poor house
for the county of Simcoe, I shall be obliged to require the building of an addition
to the gaol for the accommodation of the poor people who are sent there as vag-
rants, as we cannot allow the corridors and cells, which are intended for the safe
keeping of prisoners, to be filled up with the class referred to above.
Berlin Gaol.
1890. 1890. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 90 95 72
Greatest nuniber confined at any one time 13 13 11
Number of re-committals . . . 3.5 37 32
Total cost of maintaining gaol - $1,767.91 $1,830.16 $1,764.57
4 (G.) 49
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Copies of my reports made upon this gaol to the Government, are here
annexed : — '
I inspected the Berlin gaol on the 12th May. Five prisoners were in custody
— four males and one female.
The building was in very good order throughout. The beds, bedding, cells
and corridors were clean and tidy. The water-closets were not in good condition
and should be attended too and repaired as soon as possible. The ventilation of
the gaol building is very good, but the drainage is defective. The water supply
is from the town. The food supplies are under contract and are served in
accordance with the gaol regulations. There are 12 suits of clothing in store in
good order. With the exception of the surgeon's book, the gaol records are pro-
perly entered up. The discipline and management are well maintained.
I would recommend that a satisfactory system of sewerage be provided, and
that water-closets be placed in the corridors of the gaol. Iron bedsteads also
are badly needed.
One of the prisoners, who has been committed as a vagrant, is an old man.
who has seen better days, and is only placed in the gaol on account of poverty.
He should be removed at once to the county poor house. Of the male prisoners,
one was charged with frequenting a disreputable house, one was a vagrant, and
one was under capias. The female was serving sixty days for prostitution.
In future when old people are committed to the gaol as vagrants they are
not to wear the prison garb, but are to be supplied with suitable civilians' cloth-
ing, if they have not sufficient of their own.
I made a second inspection of the Berlin gaol on the 22nd November. There
were four prisoners — three males and one female — all of whom were committed
for vagrancy.
The general condition of the premises was good : the corridors, cells, beds
and bedding, yards, etc., were clean and well ordered. There is good ventilation,
but better drainage is required. The water supply is from the town system. A
few more iron bedsteads are required for the cells, and water-closets should be
j)laced inside the building. The books were written up to date.
Belleville Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re-coram^ittaXs . . .
Total cost of maintaining gaol -
Copies of my reports upon this gaol made to the Government are annexed : —
I inspected the Belleville Gaol on the oth February, when there were 16
prisoners in custody — 13 males and 3 females.
The males were committed for the following ofiences : 1 for manslaughter, 1
for horse-stealing, 3 for larceny, 2 for assault, and 6 for vagrancy.
One of the females was held as a lunatic, and the other two for vagrancy.
The general condition of the building was satisfactory ; the corridors, cells,
beds and bedding were clean and in good order. The yards and water-closets
were also well kept. Good drainage and ventilation are provided. City water
is now being supplied to the premises. The food supplies are obtained by con-
tract. They are of good quality, and the dietary is in accordance with the gaol
regulations. There were 12 suits of prison clothing on hand in good order. The
books were found to be correctly kept.
50
1890.
1891.
1892.
200
192
160
39
27
21
38
30
16
2,415.15
$2,271.00
$2,350.00'
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A water-closet must be placed in the women's yard for the use of the female
prisoners ; and closets should also be placed in the ends of the corridors, now that
the city water service will be available for flushincr purposes.
Some better provision ought to be made for the care of poor people who are-
committed to the gaol as vagrants. Either a county poorhouse should be erected,
or an addition made to the gaol building for the purpose.
No prisoners committed as vagrants must hereafter be clothed in prison garb ;.
suitable civilians' clothing must be furnished for them.
With the daily average number of prisoners to be looked after in this gaol
the duties required of the gaoler are arduous considering the salary he is
receiving.
I made a second inspection of the Belleville Gaol on the 31st October.
Twenty-one prisoners — 16 men and 5 women — were in custody.
One of the males was under sentence to the penitentiary for fourteen years
for rape, and 2 were awaiting trial on the same charge. The other prisoners were
under sentence as follow;?: 2 for aggravated assault, 2 for larceny, 7 for vagrancy,
and 2 boys, ten and eleven years of age respectively, awaiting removal to the
Reformatory. These boys should be sent to the Industrial School at Mimico ;
they belong to the City of Belleville, and ought not to have been committed to
gaol, their offence being a trivial one ; they are bright, intelligent lads.
Two of the female prisoners were insane, 1 was under sentence for prostitu-
tion, and 2 for vagrancy.
The general condition of the gaol was very good. The beds, bedding, cor-
ridors and cells were in a well-kept condition, with good drainage and ventilation.
The water supply is partly from the city water-works and partly from wells. The-
books were properly entered up. Discipline and management good. One pris-
oner was sick.
I have again to recommend that the court house and gaol be heated by hot
water, that water-closets be placed in gaol, and that city water be made available
for general use, as it is now only used for bathing purposes in the gaol.
The closets in the gaol yard must be dispensed with.
Brantford Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re-covimittals . _ .
Total cost of maintaining gaol -
Copies of the reports made to the Government by me upon this gaol are
annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Brantford Gaol on the 7th May. Eight men
and one woman were in custody. One of the males was under sentence to the
Central Prison for eighteen months for bigamy, 2 for assault, two for larceny, 1
for shooting with intent, and 2 for vagrancy. The female prisoner was insane.
This gaol is much out of repair, and requires a good deal of overhauling. An
exercise yard for female prisoners is badly needed. The beds, bedding, cells and
corridors were clean and well kept. The yards also were in nice order. The
drainage is bad, and should be put in proper condition as soon as possible. A
good supply of city water is obtained.
51
1890.
1891.
1892.
343
294
224
34
2.S
23
172
137
105
S2,618.96
.S2,801.50
$2,906.85.
1890.
1891.
1892.
217
145
167
17
11
10
88
36
39
$1,501.84
Sl,419.15
$1,606.39
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In future when old people are committed to the gaol as vagrants they are
not to wear the prison garb, but are to be supplied with suitable civilians' cloth-
ing if they have not sufficient of their own.
I again inspected the Brantford Gaol on the 22nd October. There were ten
prisoners in custody, all males. One was waiting trial for larceny, and one for
indecent exposure ; the others were all under sentence for vagrancy, drunken-
ness, etc.
The general condition of the building was very good. The corridors, cells,
beds and bedding were clean and tidy. City water is supplied, and there is good
drainage and ventilation. The quality of the food served to the prisoners was
good; the supplies ai-e obtained by contract. The supply of prisoners' clothing was
in good order. The books were properly entered up, and the discipline and raanage-
Hient well maintained. Since my last visit water closets have been placed in each
of the day rooms, and the old closets in yard have been tilled up. The drain
pipes have been connected with the town sewerage system. Necessary repairs,
whitewashing, etc., have also been done.
Brampton Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Nwinher of re-committals . - .
Total cost of maintaining gaol
Copies of the reports made by me to the Government upon this gaol are
annexed : —
I visited the Brampton Gaol on the 23rd April, on which date it contained
three male prisoners. One was waiting trial for murder, one was under sentence
of ten days for stealing a ride on the cars, and the third was a vagrant.
There are twenty-five cells, four of which are used for female prisoners.
The gaol building was in good condition generally, and the beds, bedding,
corridoi's and cells were clean and in nice order. The spring cleaning had been
completed : the walls had been kalsomined and the woodwork newly painted.
Iron bedsteads are much required to take the place of the wooden ones now
in use. 1 made this recommendation on my last inspection, and I am sorry to
find that it has not been acted upon.
I made another inspection of the Brampton Gaol on the 16th October, when
there was only one male prisoner in custody, undergoing a sentence of twenty-five
days for trespass.
The condition of the building was very good, and the beds and bedding were
tidy. Good drainage and ventilation are provided. The yards and water-closets
were in good order.
In former inspection reports I have recommended that iron bedsteads should
be placed in the cells. This has not yet been done. I trust that the county
council will now give the matter prompt attention, otherwise I shall be compelled
to enforce the law in that direction.
I have also to recommend that a furnace be placed in the basement for heat-
ing the building, and that gas be introduced in place of coal oil for lighting. A
furnace would be much more economical and safer, and the heat would be more
equally distributed.
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1891.
1892.
164
IGO
23
38
07
61
S2,128.27
S2,53I.G1
Water-closets must be placed at the ends of the day rooms for the use o£
prisoners.
Brockvtlle Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - 178
Greatest number confined at any one time - 27
Number of re- committals - - - 83
Total cost of maintaininri gaol - - $2,171.27
Copies of the reports made by me to the Government are annexed : —
I inspected the Brockville Gaol on the 28th January. There were 10
prisoners in custody on that date, namely, 5 males and 5 females. Of the former,
2 were committed as vagrants and 3 were awaiting trial for rape. One of the
females was committed as a lunatic, and the remainder were vagrants.
It is very undesirable that the destitute poor should form so large a propor-
tion of the inmates of the gaol. Other accommodation should be provided for
them by the county, and I would strongly recommend that an Industrial Home
or Poor House be established as early as possible. Unless this is done the erec-
tion of an addition to the gaol will become a necessity in order to make room
for this class of inmates.
I found the corridors, cells, beds and bedding clean and well kept, and the
condition of the gaol generally very satisfactory. The bath-ioom and water-
closets were in good order and well supplied with water. The cost of rations
for prisoners per day is 5|c. each, which is very low compared with most of the
gaols in the Province. The books were properly written up, and the management
and discipline good.
I made a second inspection of the Brockville Gaol on the 27th SeptemVier,.
when there were 9 prisoners in custody — 7 males and 2 females.
Their offences were as follows : Larceny, 2 ; contempt of court, 1 ; assault,
2 ; drunkenness, 2 ; vagrancy, 2. One of the females, 25 years of age, is idiotic
and should be removed to the asylum.
The beds, bedding, corridors and cells, yards and water-closets were all in
satisfactory order. The drainage is good, and the water supply is from the
town system.
Water closets having been placed in the day rooms of the gaol the old privy
pits in the yards have been filled up. A water conductor should be placed be-
tween the gaol and court house to prevent the leakage of rain water into the
stairway of the gaol. The" stone wall is thus being destroyed. This should be
attended to at once. I would again strongly recommend that the building be
heated with hot water or steam, as the wood-burning stoves are obviously
dangerous and inconvenient.
Bracebridge Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - - 91
Greatest number confined at any one time - 9
Number of re-committals - 1
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - - $450.00
53
1891.
1892
85
112
9
11
11
4
$450.00
$70.00
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Copies of reports made by me to the Government upon this gaol are
:annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Braeebridge Gaol on the 22nd April, when it
contained 3 pi'isoners — all males.
The premises are not properly looked after ; neither beds, bedding, corridors
nor cells are kept as they should be. The gaoler lives at some distance from the
building and consequently is not with the prisoners as much as he should be.
The management and discipline are very defective as a result, and there
have been several escapes, the last occurring quite recently. It may be that this
condition of things is to be accounted for, to some extent, by the absence of the
gaoler at the present time recruiting his health ; but nevertheless, it is a condition
that ought not to exist under any circumstances.
I am satisfied that the prisoner Walker, who escaped on the 12th instant,
vras assisted from outside the gaol by some person familiar with the place and its
internal arrangements for the safe keeping of prisoners. This is one of the
strongest lock-ups in the outlying districts, and with proper oversight, these
•escapes ought not to occur.
I made another inspection of the Braeebridge Gaol the 2nd September. This
is a brick building, containing five cells, three for men and two for women. There
were 2 prisoners in custody, 1 a vagrant and the other idiotic. The cells were
not in a very cleanly condition. A new addition is being built to provide quarters
for the keeper, and will be completed this fall, it is expected. The records were
well kept.
Cayuga Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 184 215 130
Greatest number confined at any one time 27 30 27
N umber of re-cominxittals . . . 97 140 62
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,816.90 Sl,957.18 $1,905.20
A copy of my report made to the Government- upon this gaol is annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Cayuga Gaol on the 28th June. There were
"then only two men in custody, one under sentence for 24 hours for assault, and
the other man for 20 days for being drunk and disorderly.
The general condition of the building was satisfactory. The beds, bedding,
• cells, corridors and yards were in good order.
There is good drainage and ventilation. Good discipline and management.
Books well kept.
I instructed Mr. Aikins of this department to make the second inspection of
this gaol. He reported as follows :
I made the second inspection of Cayuga Gaol, upon your request, on the
16th November, when I found seven male prisoners there, most of whom were
•committed for fraud or larceny, and three of them being Indians. The building
was quite clean throughout.
Water is supplied by means of a force pump, and on account of its elevation
the building has fine natural drainage facilities.
The management of the prison, both in discipline and in the bookkeeping,
'was all that could be desired.
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1890.
1891.
1892.
100
64
78
17
10
8
19
14
15
2,046.11
$2,132.00
S1881.00
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Cornwall Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of recommittals
Total cost of maintaining gaol
Copies of reports made by me to the Government upon this gaol are
annexed : —
I visited the Cornwall Gaol on the 5th March, and found only two prisoners
in custody, one male and one female. The former was charged with incest, and
the latter, his daughter, with infanticide. The general condition of the building
was good, the beds, bedding, cells and corridors were well kept, and the water
supply, ventilation and drainage were satisfactory.
The dietary was in accordance with the gaol regulations, and the food sup-
plies, which are obtained by contract, were found to be of good quality. There
were no complaints. The books were properly kept.
A few pairs of boots and shoes (assorted sizes) and a few suits of clothing
are required for prisoners, and should be ordered immediately.
I recommended in former minutes of inspection that iron bedsteads should
be procured and placed in the cells, but this has not yet been done. I would
most strongly urge that this matter be attended to without further delay.
Upon this occasion I made careful enquiry into the quantity of fuel used for
heating the Gaol, Court House, and County buildings, and became satisfied that
a larger allowance should be made as the proportion to be borne by the Govern-
ment ; and I have recommended that, instead of one quarter of the cost of fuel
being charged to the Government, as at present, the amount should be increased
to one-third.
I made an inspection of the Cornwall Gaol on the 31st October.
There were then three male prisoners in custody — no females.
One was under sentence of death for murder, one for larceny, and the third
was a lunatic duly certified.
The gaol was in good order in all respects, the beds, bedding, cells and cor-
ridors were clean, and the drainage and ventilation good. The books were found
to be correctly kept.
Iron bedsteads must be procured and placed in the cells as early as possible
CoBOURG Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 129 103 108
Greatest number confined at any one time 27 17 16
Number of re-committals - - - 49 34 38
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $3,269.61 $3,331.16 $2,480.47
Copies of my reports made to the Government on this gaol are annexed.
I visited the Cobourg Gaol on the 20th February, finding fourteen males and
one female in custody. One of the males had been committed as a lunatic, and
the female was awaiting trial for infanticide. All the others had been committed
for minor offences.
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The corridors, cells, beds and bedding were found to be in proper order. The
waterclosets for prisoners' night use are very defective in ventilation and should
be put in better shape. The ventilation of the gaol generally is not good. The
cell used as a dark cell is very defective in this respect, and not fit for use until
some improvement is made. Iron bedsteads are badly needed and should be
furnished as soon as possible.
Old and destitute people committed to the gaol must not be clothed in prison
garments, but be supplied with civilians' clothing.
I again inspected the Cobourg Gaol on the 3rd October. On that day there
were 10 prisoners in custody, viz., 9 men and one woman. The latter was serving
one month in gaol for being drunk and disorderly. Of the male prisoners, 2 were
sentenced for larceny, 1 for assault, 1 for being drunk and disorderly, and 2 for
vagrancy ; 1 was awaiting trial for rape, 1 for forgery, and one was insane. The
latter had been duly certified and reported.
The general condition of the building is not good. It is very old and much
in need of repairs.
The beds, bedding, ceils, corridors, yards, etc., were clean and in good order.
Water closets are being placed in the corridors for the use of the prisoners. The
The drainage is very good, but the ventilation needs improving. New water
tanks are being erected in the attic for the purpose of flushing the water closets.
The dietary is good as to quantity and quality. The food supplies are fur-
nished by contract. There are eighteen suits of clothing on hand in good order.
The books are properly kept.
At my last inspection I strongly recommended that iron bedsteads be substi-
tuted for the old wooden ones in use ; also that the building should be heated by
a furnace. Neither of these improvements has yet been made.
From the number of indigent persons who are committed as vagrants from
time to time, I consider it advisable that this gaol should be converted into a
County poor house and that a new gaol be erected, more convenient to the town,
at an early date.
Chatham Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year --225 199 147
Greatest number confined at any one time - 23 17 15
Number of re-comniittals ---19 16 7
Total cost ot maintaining gaol - - $2,637.58 $2,637.58 $2,291.92
Copies of my reports to the Government upon this gaol are annexed • —
I made an inspection of the Chatham Gaol on the 24th June, when it con-
tained 7 prisoners. Three were awaiting trial for indecent assault, 2 were under
sentence for larceny, 1 for vagrancy and 1 for assault.
The building was in very good order throughout. The beds, bedding, cells
and corridors were properly kept. The yards, water-closets and premises gene-
rally were clean and tidy. The books were written up.
I beg to call the attention of the County Council to the necessity for a cellar
or root-house, where vegetables and other supplies for goal use may be properly
stored.
I made a second inspection of the Chatham Gaol on the 17th October. There
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were 10 prisoners in custody — all males. One was waiting trial for abduction, I
for highway robbery, and 1 for indecent assault. The others were under sentence :
1 for burglary, 1 for carrying fire-arms, 1 for injury to property, 1 for vagrancy,
and 3 for being drunk and disorderly.
The building was in good condition. The beds, bedding, cells and corridors
were clean. The drainage and ventilation were good. The water supply is from
the town system. The food supplies are furnished by contract. The prisoners'
clothing was in good order. The books were well kept and the discipline and
management good.
I have again to call the attention of the county authorities to the necessity for
a root-house or cellar, for keeping vegetables and other supplies for the gaol use.
The wall on the west side against the court house offers an easy means of
escape for prisoners, owing to the position in which the water pipes are placed.
B}"- climbing the pipe the wall could be readily scaled. This should be remedied
at once.
I would strongly recommend that a furnace be placed in the gaol, being a
safer and more economical means of heating than the wood-burning stoves n'>w
in use.
The old brick office has oeen removed during the year, greatly improving the
appearance of the premises.
GoDERicH Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners comviitted durivg the year - 84 72 .51
Greatest number confined at any one time - 24 20 20
Niimher of re-comm,ittals - - - 52 43 29
Total cost'of maintaininrf gaol - - 82.492.76 .^2,623.33 82,287.74
A copy of my report to the Government upon this gaol is annexed : —
I visited this gaol on the 11th May, when there were 9 prisoners — 8 males
and 1 female.
Of the males, 1 was awaiting trial for bigamy, 1 was under sentence for
illicit distilling, 2 for vagrancy, and 4 were committed as insane. The female
prisoner was a vagrant.
This gaol is in a very poor condition and ought to be thoroughly remodelled
as soon as possible. The water-closets are placed in the yards and are in a very
unsanitary state. Good sewerage should be provided, and the town water laid
on to the premises.
The beds, bedding, cells and corridors were in good order. The foo«l sup-
plies are obtained by contract, and the dietary is in accordance with the gaol
regulations. Ten suits of clothing in store in good condition. The books are
well kept and discipline and management good.
In future, when old people are committed to the gaol for vagrancy, they are
not to wear the prison garb, but suitable civilians' clothing must be provided if
they have not sufficient of their own.
I instructed Mr. Aikins, of this Department, to make the .second inspection
of this gaol. His report is annexed : —
I inspected the gaol at Goderich, upon your instructions, late on the evening
. of September 12th, a very good time of the day to observe the facilities a county
gaol has for taking care of the criminal class and the vagrant class. I found 9
prisoners in the gaol — 7 males and 2 insane females, who have both been rc-
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ported. One of the males was committed for larceny, 1 for assault, 1 awaiting
trial for stabbing, 2 vagrants, and 2 insane. This gaol is kept in as good a con-
dition, both inside and outside, as is possible for the officials, when the circum-
stances are known. The water-closets stand now where they have stood for the
past 25 years or more, and notwithstanding that they have been condemned by
Inspectors, the council have taken no action to make a drain from them. The
evening of my visit it was raining quite hard, and the smell arising from these
places was very offensive. The same remarks may be made about the atmos-
phere of the gaol — it was musty and not unlike the air of the steerage apart-
ments of an ocean liner. Soap and water will not remedy this, the fault is in
the construction of the building. The gaoler was absent on leave when I visited
the gaol. The turnkey informed me that the gaoler had been sick and had to
engage a substitute, paying him $25, which the council had refused to reimburse.
The books were very neat, clean and well kept.
GuELPH Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 89 74 84
Greatest number confined at any one time 14 33 14
Number of re-committals - - - 7 8 23
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,439.07 $2,436.12 $2,457.76
A copy of my report made to the Government is annexed : —
The Guelph Gaol was inspected by me on the 19th March, when I found the
building clean and well kept and in good condition generally. The drainage and
ventilation are good.
The gaoler's books were found to be well kept ; but the surgeon's book is
deficient, such particulars as the name of prisoner, the disease, and the treatment
not being given.
The building is heated with hot water and lighted with gas.
There were 6 prisoners in custody on the day of my visit, namely, 4 males
and 2 females, whose respective offences were as follows: Assault, 1; selling
liquor without a license, 1 ; vagrancy, 2 ; insane. 1 ; imbecile, 1.
Poor people who are hereafter committed as vagrants must not be clothed in
prison garb, but be provided with proper civilians' clothing.
I instructed Mr. Aikins to make the second inspection of this gaol. He re-
ported as follows : —
In accordance with your instructions I made the second inspection of Guelph
Gaol on July 8th, when I found in custod}'' 8 male prisoners and 1 female, 2 of
whom were committed as lunatics, 1 for disorderly conduct, 2 as vagrants, 1 on
remand for rape, and 3 for larceny, one of the latter being eligible for the
Central Prison. The general condition of the gaol was fair, the cells and cor-
ridors being clean and the water-closets in as good conditio«i as is possible
without means of flushing. The books used in this gaol are more varied than in
most others, and show at a glance any information desired. In this respect they
were quite replete and systematic.
Hamilton Gaol.
1890.
Prisonei^s committed during the year - 941
Greatest number confined at any one time 64
Number of re-comvinittals - - - 583
Total cost of maintaining gaol - $5,303.32
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1892.
707
595
46
37
430
368
y365.75
$5,177.73
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Copies of my reports made upon this gaol to the Government are annexed : —
This gaol was inspected by me on the 6th May. The prisoners then in
•custody were six men and two women.
Of the men, 1 was committed for larceny, 2 for being drunk and disorderly,
1 for assault, 1 for trespass and 1 for vagrancy. The charges against the two
women were drunkenness and vagrancy respectively.
The gaol building was in a good state of repair. The beds, bedding, cells, cor-
ridors, yards and water-closets were in good order. The drainage and ventilation
were good. The water supply is from the city system. The quantity and quality
of food is as prescribed by the gaol regulations. There are thirty-six suits of good
■clothing in stock. Good discipline and management.
When old people are hereafter committed to the gaol as vagrants they are
not to be clothed in prison garb, but ai'e to be supplied with suitable civilians'
clothing if they have not sufficient of their own.
This gaol was again inspected by me on the 12th November, when there were
19 male and 6 female prisoners in custody. Of the former, I was awaiting trial on
a charge of bigamy, 1 was under sentence for house-breaking, 8 for larceny, 1 for
non-support of family, 1 for indecent assault, and the remainder for vagrancy and
drunkenness.
Three of the females were awaiting trial for larceny, 2 were under sentence
for being drunk and disorderly, and 1 for vagrancy.
During the season a new boiler was put in, and repairs made. The building
is heated by hot water and lighted with gas. The premises were in good order
throughout : the corridors, cells, beds and bedding were clean and well kept. The
drainage and ventilation are good. If water-closets were placed in the ends of
day-rooms, instead of in the yards, it would be a much more sanitary and con-
venient arrangement. There were thirty-five suits of clothing in store in good
order. The books were well kept.
Kingston Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 237 221 188
Greatest number confined at any one time 35 37 27
Number of re-comm^ittals . . . 28 19 12
Total coat of maintaining gaol - - $4,286.48 $3,829.71 $3,988.52
Copies of my reports to the Government upon this gaol are annexed : —
The Kingston Gaol was inspected by me on the 21st June. Sixteen prisoners
were then in custody. The books were well kept.
The beds, bedding, cells and corridors were clean and in the best of order.
The outside water-closets are in a bad condition. The drainage and ventilation
are defective and require immediate attention. In my last year's report 1 pointed
out the necessity of building a house for the gaoler, and the improvement of the
drainage and ventilation of the premises. I regret to find that no action has been
taken in regard to these matters up to the present, and again bring them to the
notice of the County Council in the hope that they will give them attention with-
out further delay.
I again inspected the Kingston Gaol on the 28th September. The prisoners
then numbered 19 — 9 men and 10 women. Of the former 3 were on remand,
and the others were under sentence — 1 for larceny and 5 for drunkenness. One
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of the women was insane, and 1 sentenced for keeping a disorderly*fhouse. The
remainder were vagrants.
The gaol was in good order, but the building requires considerable repairs
which should have immediate attention. The roof is in a leaky condition, and
new floors are required in different parts.
A new residence for the gaoler ought to be provided, and the apartments
now occupied by him should be given to the turnkeys, as the apartments occupied
by the latter are very damp and unhealthy, and the occupants are exposed to a
very great risk of contracting disease in consequence.
The corridors, cells, beds and bedding were clean and in good order, as also
were the water-closets and yards.
The drainage is being improved, and I trust will prove satisfactory.
The food supplies, which are obtained by contract, are of good quality, and
are served according to the gaol regulations. There is a good supply of prison
clothing. The- books were found to be entered up properly.
I would recommend that electric light be introduced into]^the gaol as soon as
it can conveniently be done.
London Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners comniitted during the year - 754 579 497
Greatest number confined at any one time 56 45 44
Number of re-committals - - - 338 235 203
Toted cost of maintaining gaol - - $5,938.30 $7,805.80 $6,281.37
A copy of my report made to the government upon this gaol is annexed ; —
1 inspected the London Gaol on the 9th May. Twenty prisoners were in
custody on that day — 13 males and 7 females — and their offences were as follows :
— Assault, 1 ; larceny, 5 ; fraud, 1 ; rape, 2 ; aggravated assault, 1 ; vagrancy, 10.
The beds, bedding, cells and corridors were clean. The building is consider-
ably out of repair. Drainage good and ventilation fairly good. City water is
supplied. Water-closets are inside the gaol. There are thirty-six suits of cloth-
ing in good condition. Good discipline and management. Books well kept.
In future when old people are committed to the gaol as vagrants they are
not to wear the prison garb, but are to be supplied with suitable civilians' cloth-
ing if they have not sufficient of their own.
I instructed Mr. Aikins to make the second inspection of this gaol. A copy
of his report is annexed : —
As instructed by you I made the second inspection of London Gaol on Sep-
tember the 12th. Eighteen prisoners (10 males and 8 females) were in custody
on that date, three of these having arrived while I was at the gaol. Four of the
males were committed on a charge of rape, 1 for seduction, 1 for frequenting a
disorderly house, 2 for assault, 1 vagrant and 1 for larceny. Three of the females
were vagrants, 1 on remand for drunkenness, 1 for obtaining goods by fraud, 2
drunks and 1 for keeping a disorderly house.
This is a small number of prisoners for a city gaol, and altogether the prison
population of this gaol has been less this year than for a number of years previous.
The interior of the gaol— corridors, cells, beds, etc. — was all neat and clean ;
the drainage system to the river is all that could be desired to keep the grounds
in a sanitary condition, and the institution records shewed care and neatness \n
their management.
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Lindsay Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 71 70 61
Greatest numb-ir confined at any one time 17 13 9
Number of re-committals - - - 6 5 5
Total cost of maintaining gaol - $1,901.62 $1,719.90 $l,59l.64<
I instructed Mr. Mann to make an inspection of this gaol, a copy of which is
annexed : —
As authorized by you I made an inspection of the Lindsay gaol, on the 13th
July, 1892. There were in residence on that date, two male prisoners only, one
of whom was committed as a lunatic, and the other for attempting poisoning.
Although the gaoler was absent the turnkey showed me throuijh the gaol, and I
have to report that the premises throughout were in good order. The heating
arrangements in connection with this gaol have been for some time found insuffi-
cient to heat the upper portions, and the attention of the gaol committee should
be called to this defect, so that it may be remedied before the winter comes.
The books were properly entered up,
I instructed Mr. Mann to make the second inspection of this gaol, A copy
of his report is annexed : —
I visited the Lindsay gaol on the evening of the 20th September, on which
occasion there were only four prisoners in custody, viz., 2 males and 2 females.
Both males were awaiting trial, the one for poisoning and the other for larceny.
The females were committed foi- vagrancy and lunacy, respectively^ The gaoler
states that the heating apparatus is defective, in so much as there is not sufficient
power to force the heat into the upper portion of the building, which in conse-
quence of this defect cannot be used in cold weather. There is no change to note
since the last inspection, and everything was in good order, and the books were
properly kept.
L'Orignal Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re-committals
Total cost of maintaining gaol
A copy of a report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is
annexed , —
1 visited the L'Orignal gaol on the 6th February. There were 8 prisoners
in custody on that date namely, 5 males and 3 females.
Of the former, 2 were committed for larceny, 2 for assault, 1 for beino- drunk
and disorderly, and 1 as an idiot.
2 of the females were vagrants, and the other was a case of temporary
insanity.
The general condition of the gaol was good ; the beds and bedding, cells and
corridors were clean and well kept. The books were properly entered up.
I beg to call the attention of the County Council to my last report, contain-
ing certain recommendations which have not been carried out. It is important
that the name should be promptly attended to.
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1890.
1891.
1892.
25
32
25
10
14
9
4
3
2
$1,597.35
$1,725.06
$1,604.44
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I instructed Mr, Nicholson to make the second inspection of this gaol. He
reported as follows : —
In accordance with directions, I visited the L'Orignal gaol, on the 31st
August. Six men and two women were in custody. Of the former, 2 were under
sentence — one for horse stealing and the other ior damaging property. All the
other prisoners were of a class more fitted to be cared for in a poor-house. The
men are employed in breaking stone and cutting wood. The premises were in
good order. A fresh coat of whitewash was being applied to the cells. The-
books of record were entered up.
Milton Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892..
Prisoners committed during the year - 327 358 274
Greatest number confined at any one time 22 24 21
Number of re-committals - - - 31 49 35
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,208.13 $1,287.39 $1,343.64^
A copy of the report made by me upon this gaol to the Government is
annexed : —
The Milton gaol was inspected by me on the 25th April. There were seven
prisoners in custody — all males. One was awaiting trial for bigamy and forgery^
the others were committed for vagrancy.
The general condition of the gaol was satisfactory ; the beds, bedding, corri-
dors, cells, yards, water-closets, etc., were in good order. The drainage and ven-
tilation are good. The books were examined and found to be properly written
up, with the exception of the surgeon's book, which does not give the names of
prisoners treated, their diseases, or the medicines prescribed. The discipline and
management are well maintained.
The cells are all supplied with iron bedsteads.
For its size this gaol ranks as one of the best in the province.
I instructed Mr. Aikens, of this Department, to make the second inspection
of this gaol. He reported as follows : —
I made the second inspection of Milton gaol, upon your request, on the 12th
November. Four male prisoners were there on that day, three vagrants and one
awaiting trial for bestiality.
The turnkey informed me that a large proportion of their gaol population is
made up of tramps and municipal vagrants committed for one day, or a night, or
a few days. On looking back over the register, and estimating the committals
for three months of the past winter, I found that this latter class averaged about
eleven per day. No stronger argument than this fact could be urged as a reason
for the erection of a county poor house. The vagrants, both long and short term,
at this gaol still wear the ordinary gaol clothing. The building has a water
system of its own, which seems to answer all requirements. The interior of the
building, with all its appliances, I ibund very neat and clean, and the same re-
marks may be said about the gaol books and records.
Napanee Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 74 80 44
Greatest number covjined at any one time 18 13 9
Numher of re-coinmittals - - - 28 29 24
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,315.11 $1,843.31 $1,763.52:
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Copies of my reports made to the Government upon this gaol, are annexed : —
I inspected the Napanee gaol on the 22nd June. The prisoners then in
custody, were three males and one female. One of the males was committed for
vagrancy and the ethers for drunkenness. The female was held on a charge of
forgery.
The gaol was found to be in good order throughout. The drainage is not as
complete as it should be, and I would recommend that the drain be connected
with the town sewerage system as soon as possible. The books are well kept,
and the management is satisfactory.
I made an inspection of the Napanee gaol on the 28th September. There
were three prisoners in custody, two males and one female. Of the former, one
was under sentence for injury to property, and the other for vagrancy. The
female was serving six months for vagrancy.
The general condition of the gaol was good. The corridors, cells, beds and
bedding, yards and water-closets were clean and well kept. Both well water
and town water are supplied. The books are written up.
Ottawa Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 717 551 488
Greatest number confined at any one time 48 57 39
Number of re-committals . . . i06 58 51
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $5,707.95 $4,726.04 $4,417.49
A copy of my report made to the Government upon this gaol is annexed :
I inspected the Ottawa Gaol on the 8th February, when it contained 21
prisoners, 16 males and five females. The general condition of the building was
very satisfactory. The beds and bedding, cells and corridors, were clean and
well kept. The drainage and ventilation are good. The yards and water closets
were also found to be in good order.
The dietary is in accordance with the gaol regulations. An examination of
the food supplies showed them to be of good quality. They are furnished by
contract.
The prisoners were all well and made no complaints. There were 25 suits
of clothing on hand in good condition.
Electric light has been put into the gaol since my last visit, and is a very
great improvement and convenience. Iron bedsteads are badly wanted and
.should be supplied as soon as possible.
A desk with pigeon-holes, for the gaoler's office is also required for the
proper keeping of his books, accounts, and prisoners' effects.
The prisoners had been committed for the following offences, viz : Males —
murder, 1 ; larceny, 2 ; assault, 2 ; embezzlement, 1 ; indecent exposure, 1 ;
drunkenness, 7 ; vagrancy, 2 ; Females — larceny, 1 ; keeping houses of ill-fame,
2 ; disorderly conduct, 2.
I instructed Mr. Nicholson to make the second inspection of this gaol. He
reported as follows :
As directed by the Inspector of Prisons, I inspected the Ottawa Gaol on the
1st September. There were on that day 12 men and 6 women in custody. Of
the former, 2 were on remand for assault ; 2 were awaiting trial for larceny n,r\d
murder respectively ; 1 sentenced to the Central Prison for four mouths for
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1890.
1891.
1892.
151
135
140
31
29
30
75
53
60
assault, 1 for exposing his person. The remainder were under sentence for lar-
ceny and vagrancy.
The women were all sentenced — 2 for selling liquor without a license, 1 for
latcenv, and the others for vagrancy and drunkenness.
The gaol was in excellent condition, and cleanly and neat in all parts. The
books, too, were well kept. The surgeon's book showed regular visits. Twenty
more iron bedsteads have been supplied this year, making forty in all.
The desk and pigeon-hole fittings recommended in the Inspector's last report
arc much-required conveniences for the gaoler's office.
Owen Sound Gaol.
Prisoners committed durinq the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re-coinr>iittals _ . -
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $4,180.32 $3,841.83 $3,871.40
Copies of my reports to the Government upon this gaol are annexed :
I inspected the Owen Sound Gaol on the 23rd May. There were ten pris-
ou-^rs in custody on that day, namely, eight men and two women. Of the former,
six were committed for vagrancy, one for selling liquor without a license, and
one for assault. Both of the w^omen were vagrants.
The general condition of the gaol was good. The beds, bedding, cells and
corridors were in good order. The yards were clean.
The drainage is very bad and should be attended to immediately. The
ventilation is fair. City water is used. The dietary is in accordance with the
gaol regulations.
There»are twenty suits of clothing on hand in good order. The books are
well kept, and the management and discipline good.
When poor people are committed as vagrants hereafter they are not to
be clothed in prison garb, but are to be supplied with suitable civilians' clothing
if they have not sufficient of their own.
I visited the Owen Sound Gaol on the 16th August. The inmates numbered
10—8 males and 2 females. Two of the males were charged wdth larceny, one
with pocket picking and the others with vagrancy. One of the females was insane
and the other a vagrant. The general condition of the building was good, and the
yards also. The ventilation and drainage were very fair. The heating is by
steam and the water supply is from the town waterworks.
A new sewer is in process of construction, which will insure excellent drain-
age w^hen completed, and wdll make practicable the placing of water closets in
the gaul coiridors. There were eighteen suits of clothing on hand in good order,
and the books were well kept.
Orangeville Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners coriimitted during the year - 65 66 54
Greatest number confined at any one time 21 81 23
y umber of re-cornmittals . . - 25 37 32
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,037.39 $2,161.69 $2,191.47
Copies of my reports to the Government upon this gaul are annexed :
I inspected the Orangeville Gaol on the 4th June. On that day it contained
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11 prisoners — 7 males and 4 females. The general condition of the building was
good. The beds, bedding, corridors, cells, yards and water closets were clean and
in good order. Good drainage and ventilation are provided. Supply of water from
wells. The dietary is according to gaol regulations, and the food supplies are
obtained by contract. There are three suits of clothing in store in good order.
Books well kept, and discipline and management good.
The wall surrounding the exercise yard requires to be pointed with cement,
especially in the corners, as in its present condition prisoners could climb up the
projecting stones with very little trouble, and thus make their escape.
Of the male prisoners, 2 are insane, 1 idiotic, and 4 vagrants. One of the
females is insane and the remainder are vagrants.
Several of these prisoners have been occupants of the gaol for a number of
years : For instance, two have been there for ten years, two for nine years, one
for six years and one for five years, etc. This state of things cannot be expected
to continue much longer, and provision should be made for the unfortunate class
referred to by establishing a county poorhouse. If this is not done an addition
will have to be built to the gaol for that purpose, as the cell and corridor accom-
modation of the building is required entirely for the classification of prisoners
committed for crime.
In future any person committed to the gaol on account of destitute circum-
stances shall not be clothed in prison garb, but in ordinary civilians' dress.
This gaol was inspected by me on the 26th November. There were 12 males
and 3 females in custody. One was waiting trial for larceny, eleven had be'en
committed for vagrancy, two were insane, and one was an idiot.
The general condition of the building was satisfactory. The corridors, cells,
etc., were in a clean condition. In accordance with the recommendation made at
my previous visit, the County Council have had the walls surrounding the gaol
yard cemented and repaired.
Of the vagrants in the gaol, two were blind (one fifty-five years of age and
the other eighty-five years) ; one was a cripple and could not walk, and two were
deaf and dumb. They were all proper subjects for a poor-house.
Perth Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 88 83 63
Greatest number confined at any one time - 36 34 20
Number of re-committals - - -36 27 22
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,943.97 $2,011.00 $2,216.54
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is an-
nexed : —
I visited Perth Gaol on the 31st May. There were 6 prisoners in custody —
all males.
The building was in good condition generally. The beds, bedding, cells,
corridors, yards and water-closets were in good order. Water supply from wells.
Pood in accordance with gaol regulations. Clothing on hand in good order. The
books are correctly kept.
I would strongly recommend that a building be erected in the gaol yard to
be used as a wash-house, store-room and kitchen, dispensing with the kitchen in
the basement now in use, as it is very unhealthy and very inconvenient for the
gaolei*. A small building outside would answer all the purposes above named.
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There should also be provided a bath-tub, with facilities for bathing, a sup-
ply of hot and cold water. These improvements are very necessary, both for the
comfort of the officers and the health of the prisoners. The cost would not be
very great.
I instructed Mr. Nicholson to make the second inspection of this gaol. A
copy of his report is annexed : —
As instructed by you I made an inspection of the Perth Gaol on the 2nd
September, when it contained 7 prisoners — 6 males and 1 female. The female
prisoner was held on a charge of threatening to shoot, and one of the males for
indecent assault. All the others were under sentence for vagrancy. The books
were found to be correctly kept. The corridors, cells, etc., as well as the premises
generally, were in good order.
PicTON Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 45 27 42
Greatest number confined at any one time - 5 4 7
Number of re-committals - - - 27 13 24
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,060.10 $1,004.23 $1,149.73
A copy of the report made by me to the Government is annexed : —
I made an inspection of this goal on the 12th March, when there were three
prisoners in custody — all males.
The general condition of the building was good. The beds, bedding, cor-
ridors and cells were well kept. Good drainage and ventilation. The water
supply is from wells. There were three suits of prison clothing on hand in good
order. The books were found to be well kept, with the exception of the sur-
geon's book, in which no entry has been made since last August. The discipline
and management appear to be satisfactor3\
The suggestion made in my last report as to supplying iron bedsteads for
the use of the gaol has not yet been acted upon, and I would now urgently re-
quest that this improvement be made as early as possible.
The three prisoners were under sentence for larceny, vagrancy and want of
sureties to keep the peace, respectively. The vagrant had a badly frozen foot
when committed to the gaol, and as he was a well known poor resident of the
county the justice of the peace who sentenced him should not have imposed a
penalty of hard labour, especially as the man has always had a good reputation
and is perfectly willing to work when he can obtain employment. It was in- ^
human to demand hard labour from a man thus incapacitated.
Pembroke Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 54 68 54
Greatest number confined at any one time - 15 13 13
Number of re-committals - - - 19 17 19
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,756.78 $1,644.91 $1,721..50
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is an-
nexed : —
I inspected the Pembroke Gaol on the 30th May. The prisoners then in
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custody were 7 men and 3 women. The offences for which they were committed
were : Assault, 1 ; drunk and disorderly, 1 ; shop breaking, 1 ; vagrancy, 5.
The beds, bedding, cells and corridors were clean and in good condition. The
yards and water-closets were all in a well kept state.
A new drain has been built lately which makes the drainage good. The
water supply is from wells.
The food supplies are satisfactory in quality, and the dietary is in accord-
ance with the gaol regulations.
The books are properly kept, and the management and discipline good.
The floor at the entrance to the gaol yard requires renewing at once, as it is
in a dangerous state. I recommended that it be taken up and that a concrete
floor be laid in its place.
Iron bedsteads are much needed, and I trust that the council will see that
they are supplied at an early day.
When any poor persons are committed to the gaol in future, simply throuo-h
their poverty, they are not to be clothed in prisoners' garb, but must be provided
with suitable civilians' clothing if they have not sufficient of their own,
I instructed Mr. Nicholson to make the second inspection of this gaol. A
copy of his report is annexed : —
As instructed by you, I made an inspection of the Pembroke Gaol on the 1st
September, when there were 11 prisoners — 4 males and 7 females. One of the
males was waiting trial for perjury, and one of the females for attempting to
poison. All the others were under sentence for vagrancy, petty larceny, etc.
The gaol was found to be in its usual condition of good order. The books
were written up.
Peterborough Ga.ol.
Prisoner's committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Nur)iber of re-committals
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,617.84 $2,569.29 $2,774.47
A copy of ni}' report made to the Government upon this gaol is annexed : —
I inspected the Peterborough Gaol on the 14th January, and found 27
prisoners in charge. JNo less than 17 of them had been committed as vagrants,
being destitute poor who had committed no crime and were only fit subjects for
the care of an Industrial Home or Poor-house.
One of two things will have to be done in providing for such cases, viz : A
Poor-house will have to be provided by the County, in which case the Govern-
ment will contribute to the extent of one-fourth of the first cost of same ; or a
wing to the gaol will require to be erected, the expense of which would have to
be borne wholly by the County.
I cannot allow the corridors and cells of the gaol to be occupied by the
abov^e-named class of inmates, the whole of the accommodation being required
for the proper classification and care of prisoners. The Sheriff is requested to
call the attention of the County Council to this matter at the earliest opportunity
I found the gaol building, corridors and cells in good order, clean and well
kept. The books were properly written up, and the general management of
the gaol good.
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1890.
1891.
1892,
161
1.52
174
2.5.
21
27
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I instructed Mr. Mann to make the second inspection of this gaol. A copy
of his report is annexed : —
As instructed by you, 1 made the second inspection of the Peterborough Gaol
for the year 1892 on the 20th September, on which occasion there were 15
prisoners in custody — 13 males and 2 females. The males were committed for
the following offences : Vagrancy, 7 ; horse-stealing, 1 ; forgery, 1 ; drunk and
disorderly, 1 ; larceny. 1 ; insane, 1 ; burglary, 1 ; while one of the females was
a vagrant and the other was sent up for keeping a house of ill-fame.
No change had taken place in this gaol since your last visit and everything
appeared to be working satisfactorily. 1 examined the food supply, books, and
every portion of the building.
Port Arthur Gaol.
Prisoners coramitted during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re-committals
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,950.67 $2,037.59 $2,189.97
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is
annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Port Arthur Gaol on the 29th August. There
were only two prisoners — one male and on« female. The male was under sen-
tence for vagrancy, and the female for keeping a house of ill-fame. The number
committed since the 1st October last was 26 men and 5 women.
The gaol is a good stone structure containing twenty cells. It is furnished
with iron bedsteads, and well supplied with bedding and clothing. The building
is heated by coal stoves and lighted with oil lamps. The old lock-up is used as
a kitchen, bath-room, and workshop. The suppli3s are bought by contract. The
cost per day per prisoner is 12c. I found the books well kept.
The grounds are abqut five acres in extent, and the Court House and Regis-
try Office are on the same premi.ses. The board fence forming one of the gaol
yards requires renewing. Some repairs are required at the Court House, and the
roof should be re-shingled. The outside wood-work should be repainted in the
spring.
A small wooden house on the rear of the lot is occupied by the turnkey's
father and mother. The soil is good and they have a well-cultivated garden.
Parry Sound Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
N amber of re- committals
Total cost of maintaining gaol
I instructed Mr. Cameron to make an inspection of this gaol. A copy of his
report is annexed : —
I inspected the Parry Sound Gaol on the loth July. There was only one
female prisoner; no males.
The beds, bedding, cells and corridors were neat and clean. The yards and
water closets were also in a well-kept condition. Good drainage and ventilation.
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1891.
1892.
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19
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4
5
9
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$622.65
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There were eleven suits of clothing in good condition. The gaoler suggested that
a gate should be placed at the side so as to facilitate going to and from the
Court House.
The books were properly entered up.
Rat Portage Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 72 94 126
Greatest number confined at any one time 111
Number of re-committals . . . 20 14 20
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,434.98 $2,537.07 $2,452.89
A copy of a report upon this gaol made by me to the Government is
annexed : —
I inspected the Rat Portage Gaol on the 20th August. There were then
three male prisoners charged as follows : 1 for larcen}-, 1 for selling liquor
without license, and 1 for drunkenness. The building was in good order
' or)
throughout.
It was intended to build a new addition during the past year, but owing to
the lateness of the season when the plans were completed, it was thought best
not to proceed with the work until next spring. The addition will add ten
cells to the gaol accommodation.
SiMCOE Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 61 70 68
Greatest number confined a,t any one time 13 10 8
Number of re-committals _ _ _ 26 25 26
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,706.04 $1,570.39 $1,572.27
A copy of my report upon this gaol is annexed : —
I inspected the Simcoe Gaol on the 20th June. There were only 3 prisoners
— 2 males and 1 female. The former were underofoinof short sentences for lar-
ceny and trespass respectively. The female was under sentence of 12 months
for trespass.
The general condition of the gaol as to order and cleanliness was good.
Some excavating has been done in the basement, under the centre of the buil-
ding, for the purpose of laying a drain ; but having dug below the stone founda-
tion, the structure is in a dangerous condition. This should be remedied as
quickly as possible, either by carrying the stone foundation, under the gaol,
lower down on each side of the drain, or by filling up the space between the
walls with earth well pounded in.
I would suggest, however, that the first course be pursued, as the foundation
would then be stronger, and the passageway made could be used for conducting
pipes into the gaol for heating purposes.
In my report on this gaol last year I recommended the placing of a furnace
in the basement, for heating the gaol and Court House by means of hot water or
steam. This has not been done, but I trust the authorities will have it attended
to at an early day without my having to call attention to it again. Half a
dozen iron bedsteads are much required for the cells.
The corridors, cells, and bedding were found to be clean and in nice order.
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The drainai^e is good and the ventilation fairly good. The books are well kept,
and the management and discipline commendable
I again made an inspection of the Simcoe Gaol on the 21st Oct. There were 4
prisoners in charge— 3 men and one woman. Of the former, one was under
sentence for conspiracy, one for fraud, and one for larceny. The woman was
serving a term for vagrancy.
The beds, bedding, corridors, and cells were clean and in good order. The
water supply is from wells. Drainage and ventilation are fairly good. Earth
closets in the gaol yard are used. Some prisoners' clothing is required.
I have strongly urged in former inspection minutes the necessity for heating
the gaol and Court House by means of a furnace ; also the placing of half-a-
dozen iron bedsteads in the cells. The kitchen requires to be enlarged, and the
women's airing yard should be made more secure to prevent escapes. These im-
provements should be attended to at once.
St. Catharines Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 80 60 .59
Greatest number confined during the year 14 15 10
Number of re- committals - - - 13 23 29
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,744.11 $2,438.62 $2,300.28
Copies of the reports made to the Government by me upon this gaol are
annexed , —
This gaol was inspected by me on the 2.5th January, when there were five
prisoners in custody — four males and one female.
One of the males and the female were committed for vagrancy and lunacy,
respectively, and they have both been a long time in the gaol. These are fit
subjects for the care of a county poor-house, and I trust that the city of St.
Catharines will, without delay, make some arrangement with the county authori-
ties whereby their poor may be cared for in such an institution. If such an
arrangement cannot be made, then I would strongly advise the city to establish
a city home for the poor, entirely independent of the county. Something of the
kind will have to be resorted to, as the above class of individuals cannot be
retained in the gaol from year to year.
It is very necessary that new locks be procured for the doors leading into
the cells and corridors. This matter should be attended to at once, as the gaol is
in an insecure condition with the defective locks now in use.
I would again urge the recommendation I made last year, that a furnace be
placed in the basement of the gaol for heating purposes, at as early a date as
possible. I found the corridors, cells, bedding, etc., clean and in good order, and
the management and discipline good. The books are properly kept.
I inspected this gaol on the 16th September. There were then nine prisoners
— seven men and two women. The offences with which they were charged were
as follows : Larceny, 2 ; incendiarism, 2 ; vagrancy, 1 ; drunk and disorderly,
3 ; one had been committed as a lunatic.
The cells, corridors, beds and bedding were clean and in good order, and the
books were properly kept. The building is lighted with gas and supplied with
city water. Ventilation very good, but no drainage. Two of the prisoners, one
a man who has been here for about six years, and the other a woman whose
term extends over two years, should be cared for elsewhere. Some arrangement
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should be made with the authorities of the county poor-house for the transfer of
these poor people to that institution.
I have again to request that a furnace be placed in the basement of the gaol ;
also that a proper sewer be constructed so that water-closets may be placed in
the building, and the privy pits in the yard be filled up with clean earth.
The plaster is off the ceiling in one of the day-rooms, and should be restored
immediately.
Sarnia Gaol.
1890. 1891. . 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 236 284 148
Greatest number confined at any 07ie time 24 30 27
Number of re- committals - - - 20 5 22
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $3,107 99 .$3,618.00 $2,744.91
A copy of my report to the Government upon this gaol is annexed • —
I inspected the Sarnia gaol on the 26th March. There were 20 men and 2
women in custody, the charges against whom were as follows : Males — larceny,
8 ; drunk and disorderly, 2 ; lunacy, 1 ; vagrancy, 9. Females — assault, 1 ; keep-
ing disorderly house, 1.
The corridors and cells were being white-washed and put in as good order
as the old and dilapidated condition of the building will admit of. The ventila-
tion and drainage are fairly good. The water supply is from the town system.
The books are well kept, and the management and discipline apparently good.
The female department of the gaol is in a very unhealthy condition, the
wooden sheeting and timbers being rotten, and affording a refuge for vermin.
This portion of the building will have to be remodelled at an early day. In fact
the whole institution should be overhauled and renovated.
I would strongly recommend that iron bedsteads be supplied, to replace the
old wooden ones.
Old people who are committed to the gaol, hereafter, as vagrants, must not
be clothed in prison garb ; if they have not clothing of their own, the county
authorities must see that civilians' clothes are supplied to them.
Owing to the number of poor people committed to this gaol, it will be neces-
sary, if this state of things should continue, to build an addition to it for their
accommodation. I should be glad to hear of steps being taken by the county
authorities to provide a comfortable and respectable " home " for that class of
unfortunate people.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make the second inspection of this gaol. A copy
of his report is annexed : —
According to your instructions, I made the second inspection of Sarnia gaol
on June 29th. Only five male prisoners were then in custody, two of whom
were committed as lunatics, one for agofravated assault, one for drunkenness, and
one vagrant. I was informed by the Sheriff that a gaoler had been appointed
but had not yet assumed his duties. The recommendations in your last minutes
of inspection were duly brought to the notice of the County Council, but, as 3^et,
no action had been taken. Certainly the necessity for a thorough renovation is
plainly evident to any observer. Some of the cells for females are positively a
menace to health. The interior of the gaol, such as it is, was kept quite clean,
and the books of the institution were kept in a satisfactory manner.
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1891.
1892.
131
114
22
22
53
57
Stratford Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - 122
Greatest number confined at any one tivie 20
Number of re-coni'mittals - - - 51
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,507.08 $2,581.41 $2,311.44
A copy of report made by me upon this gaol to the Government is annexed: —
I visited the Stratford gaol on the 28th March. The prisoners then in cus-
tody numbered 19, viz., 17 males and 2 females.
The general condition of the building is satisfactory ; the beds, bedding, cor-
ridors and cells are kept in nice order. The books were found to be properly
entered up.
This is comparatively a new gaol, and one of the best in the province. But,
unfortunately, here, as in many of the "gaols, the accommodation provided for
prisoners is at the present time largely taken up by old people, who, owing to
their poverty, have been committed as vagrants. Of the 19 in custody, 15 were
of the latter class. This state of things ought not to exist, and unless a suitable
poor-house is provided for the care of such people, it will be necessary to build
an addition to the gaol, where they can be kept entirely separate from the crimi-
nal class.
Hereafter prison clothing must not be used for vagrants ; civilians' clothing
must be provided for them by the county authorities.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make the second inspection of this gaol. A copy
of his report is annexed ; —
The second inspection of Stratford gaol was made by me, accoi^ding to your
instructions, on June 30th. Ten male pinsoners and one female were then in cus-
tody. Of the males, six were committed for vagrancy, one for horse stealing, one
for attempted murder, one for drunkenness, and one for forgery. The female
was committed for larceny and prostitution, she is a young girl aged about IG,
and I understood was to be sent to the Mercer Reformatory. The gaoler being
absent, the turnkey conducted me through the gaol, which notwithstanding its
splendid appointments and equipment, allowed a prisoner to escape, a day or two
previous to my visit. This occurrence, I was assured, would not be repeated.
The statistical books were well entered up to date.
Sandwich Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners cofjimitted during the year - 151 210 189
Greatest number confined at any one time 19 22 21
Number of re-committals - - - 32 64 33
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,802.68 $2,900.00 $3,615.85
Copies of the reports made to the Government by me upon this gaol are
annexed : —
I visited the Sandwich Gaol on the 25th June. There were then 15 prisoners
— 13 males and 2 females. Of the male prisoners 1 was awaiting trial for forgery,
and 1 for hooting with intent ; 1 was sentenced to the Central prison for nine
months for bringing stolen goods into Canada, 2 for false pretences, 1 for contempt
of court, and for vagrancy. The 2 females were under sentence of thirty days
for prostitution.
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1890.
1891.
1892.
132
131
106
19
14
18
•SO
46
39
$2,219.67
$1,978.64
$2,113.91
I was sorry to find that nothing had been done towards repairing the gaol
in accordance with the plans which were submitted to me some time ago. I trust
the matter will receiv^e prompt attention, and that it will not be necessary
to bring it to the notice of the County Council again. Repairs to the water-
closets and the heating arrangements of the gaol are especially urgent.
I made a second inspection of the Sandwich Gaol on the llth October. The
prisonei\s in custody on that day were 7 males and 2 females. The female prisoners
and 2 of the males were charged with insanity. Of the othei's, 1 was waiting
trial for murder, one for breach of promise, and the remainder were under sentence
for vagrancy. Repairs are needed upon the building, as recommended in my last
inspection. I hope I shall not have to call the attention of the authorities to this
matter again. There is only one yard for the prisoners ; another should be pro-
vided. I found the corridors, cells, beds and bedding in good order, and the books
properly entered up. The management and discipline are commendable.
St. Thomas Gaol.
Prisoners coininitted during the year
Greatest number confined at any one time
Number of re -committals . . -
Total cost of maintaining gaol
A copy of the report made upon this gaol by me to the Government is
annexed : —
The St. Thomas Gaol was inspected by me on the 9th May, when I found 14
prisoners in custody — 13 males and 1 female. The offences for which they were
committed were : — ^Drunk and disorderly, 2 ; threatening to use a knife, 1 ;
larceny, 2 ; returned from the Central Prison, 1 ; disobeying summons, 1 ; tres-
pass, 6. The female prisoner was committed for prostitution.
The gaol is well heated and lighted, and is supplied with city water. The
beds, bedding, cells and corridors were clean and in good oi^der. Good drainage
and ventilation. The dietary is according to the gaol regulations. The supplies
are obtained by contract. There are thirteen suits of clothing in store. The
books are not well kept ; no entries have been made in the dietary book since the
28th April last. I was unable to examine the other books, as they w^ere locked
up and the gaoler was absent. Good discipline and management appear to be
observed.
During the last year an addition has been built for the gaoler and his family,
and is a great improvement. Improvements have also been made in the interior
of the court house and gaol to afford better office accommodation.
I made an inspection of the St. Thomas Gaol on the 20th October, when it
contained 4 prisoners — 3 males and 1 female. One of the males (a boy) was sen-
tenced to the Industrial School, Mimico, for larceny ; one for trespass, thirty days
in gaol ; and the third awaiting trial for shooting with intent. The female was
charged with insanity.
Several improvements have been made in the gaol and court house during
the yeai\ A new residence has been provided for the gaoler ; it is heated by
hot water and supplied with water from the city system.
Everything pertaining to the gaol and premises was in a satisfactory condi-
tion. The books were well kept.
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1891.
1892.
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57
43
12
9
7
2
4
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Sault Ste. Marie Gaol.
Prisoners committed during the year
Greatest nur)iher confined at any one time
Number of re-committals _ . .
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $1,911.43 $1,750.89 $1,490.08
A copy of the report made to the Government by me upon this gaol is
annexed : —
I vi.sited the Sault Ste. Marie Gaol on the 18th August. There were three
male prisoners in custody. Two were under sentence to the Central Prison for
one year ; the other was serving a short sentence for being drunk and disorderly.
This gaol is built of brick, with a yard about hfty feet square enclosed by a board
fence. The gaol contains thirty-four cells, twenty-nine for males and five for
females.
The drainage and ventilation were satisfactory, and the premises in good order
generally. There was one dozen suits of clothing in good order. The books were
well kept. Food supplies are purchased by contract, and the cost per prisoner
per day is about 11 cents, including hospital diet.
New water-closets have been placed in the yard during last season, and
general repairs have also been made.
Toronto Gaol.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Prisoners committed during the year - 3,984 3,371 2,973
Greatest number confined at any one time 246 213 186
Number of re-committcds . . . 720 684 1,531
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $28,195.18 $39,139.12 $29,584.83
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is
annexed : —
I made an inspection of the Toronto Gaol on the 20 bh May. The prisoners
in custody on that day numbered 132, namely, 89 men and 43 women.
The general condition of the building and premises was satisfactory. The
beds, bedding, cells and corridors were clean.
The water-closets require repairing. There was no sickness among the
prisoners.
The quality and quantity of food served is in accordance with the gaol
regulations. There are seventy-five suits of clothing in store in good condition.
Good discipline and management. The books were found to be well kept.
Iron bedsteads are very much required, as recommended in previous reports.
I also called attention in a former report to the defective condition of coal-house
roof; this should be repaired without further delay. All departments of the gaol,
such as bathrooms, kitchen, storeroom, bakery, etc., were in good order. There
are 82 cells for females and 213 for males, besides the day-rooms and punishment
cells.
I again inspected the Toronto Gaol on the 9th November. On that day there
were 131 prisoners in custody, namely, 87 males and 44 females. The general con-
dition of the building and grounds was very satisfactory. The corridors, cells, beds
and bedding were clean and in good order. The water-closets, yards, etc., were
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1891.
1892.
88
79
12
13
5
18
;2,137.98
32,117.05
also in a well kept condition. Tha ventilation and drainage are good. I
examined the food supplies and found them of good quality, and served in accord-
ance with the gaol regulations. There were seventy- five suits of clothing in
stock, all in good order.
New water-closets have been put in during the past summer, and some iron
bedsteads, recommended at my last inspection, have also been supplied.
I have to call attention to the necessity for some means of fire escape for
female prisoners. In event of a fire occurring that side of the gaol premises would
be badly ofi in that respect. A doorway could be made through the stone wall
opening into the centre of the gaol on the upper landing, and an iron fire escape
could be let down the side of the wall until it struck the landing in the centre of
the building. This could be done at very little cost.
I found that fehe hot-water pipes in the women's workroom had burst. These
should be renewed immediately.
The committals to the gaol this year were 398 less than last year.
Walkerton Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - 8.5
Greatest number confined at any one time - 22
Numher of re-committals - - - 2
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $3,626.50
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this gaol is an-
nexed : —
At my inspection of this gaol on the 10th. May it contained 5 prisoners — 4
males and 1 female, whose offences were as follows : Vagrancy, 1 ; indecent as-
sault, 1 ; on remand, 1 ; and larceny, 1.
I found the drainage very bad, in fact there is no proper drainage or sewer-
age. The water-closets are in the gaol yards, and having been moved from time
to time as the pits became full, the situation is becoming not only very unpleas-
ant, but, in my opinion, very dangerous to the health of the inhabitants of the
town. Steps should at once be taken to construct a sewer which w^ould give
good drainage facilities. A good supply of water should also be provided with-
out delay. A half dozen iron bedsteads are very much needed.
A new kitchen, attached to the gaol, is under process of construction, the
foundation having been built. This will be a great convenience when completed.
The flooring requires repairs in different places.
The general condition of the building is good. The beds, bedding, corridors
and cells were clean. The ventilation is very good. The water supply is from
wells. Food supplies are purchased as required, and the dietarj^ is according to
gaol regulations. There are 12 suits of clothing on hand in good order. The
books were found to be properly entered up.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make the second inspection of this gaol. His
report is annexed : —
I made the second inspection of Walkerton Gaol, upon your instructions, on
September 14th. Two male prisoners wei'e there on that day, one vagrant and
one for larceny. The gaol has cell accommodation for 24. In compliance with
your last report the council advertised for tenders to drain the yards and water-
closets, but I was informed they had never been opened.
I found the books quite neat and complete in all respects.
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1892.
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150
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35
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Woodstock Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - 230
Greatest number confined at any one time - 54
Number of re-committals - - - 124
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $3,936.68
Copies of the reports made by me to the Government upon this gaol are an-
nexed : —
I inspected this gaol on the 9th May, and found 14 prisoners therein — 9
males and 5 females. Two of the females are insane. All the others, male
and female, were committed for vagrancy and drunkenness.
The gaol was in very good order generally. The beds, bedding, corridors
and cells were properly looked after.
The drainage and ventilation are good. The water supply is from wells.
The food supplies are furnished by contract, and are in accordance with the gaol
regulations. There is only a small supply of gaol clothing on hand ; more is re-
quired. The records, with the exception of the surgeon's book, are well kept.
Good discipline and management are maintained.
I have again to call the attention to the advisability of laying hardwood
floors in the cells in the upper corridors.
In future any poor people who are committed to the gaol, simply on account
of poverty, are not to be clothed in prison garb. They must be provided with
suitable civilians' clothing if they require it.
This gaol was inspected by me on the 21st November. There were 17
prisoners — 15 males and 2 females. The males were committed for the follow-
ing offences: Larceny, 2; drunk and disorderl}^ 1; vagrancy, 12. Of the
females one was a prostitute and the other a vagrant. The corridors, cells, beds
and bedding were clean and in good order. The yards and water-closets were
also in good condition. Drainage bad ; ventilation very good.
To remedy the defective drainage a drain should be dug to the northwest
corner of the gaol grounds, which will give sufficient fall to carry off the water.
The present drain goes to the southeast corner of the grounds, and there is not
sufficient fall to prevent the water from backing up into the cellar. It is also
necessary that w^ater-closets be placed in the gaol building. Considerable repairs,
painting, etc., have been done during the past season. The books were properly
entered up.
A residence on the premises for the turnkey is very much required, and I
would recommend that a small house be placed near the front entrance to the
gaol for his accommodation. I understand the material is nearly all on hand
necessary for such a building, and there would be but little expense in connec-
tion with it.
Welland Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners committed during the year - 222
Greatest number confined at any one time - 49
Number of re-committals - - - 65
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $3,895.15
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1892.
206
222
53
55
69
101
1,582.25
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A cop3^ of my report made to the Government upon this gaol is annexed : —
This gaol was inspected by me on the 27th June. On that day there were
2 men and 1 woman in custody. They were serving short sentences — the men
for trespass and the woman for larceny.
The gaol was in very good order. The beds, bedding, cells and corridors
were in a well kept condition. The books were properly entered up, and the
management and discipline commendable.
I instructed Mr. Aikins, of this Department, to make the second inspection
of this gaol His minutes are annexed : —
I made the second statutory inspection of Welland Gaol, upon your instruc-
tions, on November 1.5th, Eight male prisoners were then in custody, 6 of them
being vagrants, 1 for larceny and 1 for trespass. Altogether there is cell accom-
modation for about 50. Most of the prisoners had been out during the day
working at the House of Industry, a short distance away.
The gaoler conducted me into the turnkey's apartments, so that I might see
and judge of the suitability of the same, and the wisdom of asking any man to
sleep and live in a room in which the sun or even ordinary daylight never shines.
On each .side and in front of the window brick or stone walls arise, completely
obscuring the view. On further investigation, I ascertained that this state of
matters can be entirely remedied with the use of prison labour, and there seems
no good reason why the necessary authority should not be given to have it done.
The gaol is connected with the town water supply, has good ventilation and
drainage. The books, with the exception of that of the gaol surgeon, in which no
record had been made from the second of the month, were in a neat condition
and entered up to date.
Whitby Gaol.
1890.
Prisoners commuted during the year - 67
Greatest number confined at any one time 14
Xumher of re-covimiitals - - - 29
Total cost of maintaining gaol - - $2,358.38
A copy of my report made to the Government upon this gaol is annexed : —
The Whitby Gaol was inspected by me on 19th February. There were then
5 prisoners in custody, all males. Three were committed for vagrancy, one was
awaiting trial on a charge of rape, and one was undergoing sentence for larcany.
With the exception of the water-closets the general condition of the build-
ing was satisfactory.
The food supplies were seen and found to be of good quality ; they are fur-
nished by contract.
There were eight suits of prison clothing on hand in good condition. The
books were properly entered, and the management good.
In iny report of last year I recommended that iron bedsteads should be pro-
vided. These are very much needed and should be placed in the cells as early as
possible.
The water-closets require cleaning and repairing. This work was also
recommended to be done in my last report. The tloor at the end of the male cor-
ridor, in the apartment used as a night water-closet room requires renewing.
The kitchen and balh-room were in good order.
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1891.
1892.
56
43
12
10
21
19
1 4.53
$2,119.30
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The eritries in the surgeon's register should be made at the time he makes
his visits, over his own signature.
One of the vagrants, an old blind man, upon whose person was found a large
sn^im of money, should be provided for elsewhere as he cannot be allowed to re-
main in the gaol, the term of his imprisonment having expired. Old and desti-
tute people who are committed as vagrants must not be clothed in prison dress,
but in civilians' clothes.
I instructed Mr. Mann to make the second inspection of this gaol. He re-
ported as follows :
I inspected the Whitby gaol according to your instructions on the 21st Sep-
tember, ]892, on which occasion there were G prisoners in custody, 5 males and
1 female. 4 of the males were vagrants and 1 insane, while the female was a
vagrant. The gaoler was not at home. I was, however, enabled to make an in-
spection of the gaol, attended by the turnkey, and have to report that the
premises were in good order and the books neatly and properly entered up.
GoKE Bay Lock-up.
I inspected this Lock-up on 18th August. It is built of stone and contains
five cells, three for males and two for females.
The ground enclosed by a board fence 12 feet high, is about fifty by one
hundred feet. There is a Court House and Registry Office at this place, also con-
structed of stone. There were only four commitments during the year. A well
was being dug to obtain a supply of water. The premises were in good order.
LiTTi;E Current Lock-up.
The Lock-up at this place was inspected by me on the 17th August.
It is a stone building surrounded by a board fence 12 feet high. The ground
inclosed is about fifty feet square. The number of prisoners committed during
the year was 19, two of whom were females. There are five cells, three for men
and two for women.
Everything about the premises was in good order. The keeper's salai*y is
S200 a year.
Manitowaning Lock-up.
I inspected this lock-up on the 17th August. It is a stone structure con-
taining five cells, three for males and two for females. About four-fifths of an
acre of land are enclosed by a board fence, giving an area of about fifty feet square.
There is a stone residence for the keeper in front of the lock-up. The lock-up-
keeper receives a salary of $200. He is also a painter by trade. He is furnished
with a free house and fuel. There have been 17 prisoners during the 3'ear, 6 of
whom were females.
Mattawa Lock-up.
There were no prisoners in the lock-up when I visited it on the 21st April,
and since the 1st October there have only been 6 prisoners committed, all of whom
were fined for misdemeanors and only detained in the lock-up over night. The
keeper only sleeps on the premises when he has prisoners in charge. He does
the cooking for them at his :)wn house and carries it to the lock-up, for which
he receives thirty cents per day for each prisoner.
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There are two cells for women and three for men, and one room for the use
of the keeper.
MiNDEN Lock-up.
I instructed Mr. Mann to make an inspection of this lock-up. A copy of
his report is annexed : —
On the 14th July, 1892, in compliance with your instructions, I made an
inspection of the Mindeu lock-up. There was one man in custody convicted of
being drunk and disorderly, and one other had been confined during the year on
the ground of insanity. This lock-up, as I reported on my last visit, is quite
unfit for a place of imprisonment, and appears to be principally used as a store-
room by the keeper, who lives in the same building. This official is, however,
about to remove to his own house close at hand, and promises that the lock-up
will be straightened up and only used for the purpose for which it was intended.
Haliburton Lock-up.
I instructed Mr. Maun to make an inspection of this lock-up. A copy of
his report is annexed : —
As instructed by you, I made an inspectien of the lock-up at the village of
Haliburton on the 13th July, 1892. There was one male in custody on the occa-
sion of my visit, and there had been four other men incarcerated during the year,
for short periods. No change has been made to the building since my last visit,
and it is still unfit for the purpose for which it is intended.
Sudbury Lock-up.
Since the burning of this lock-up in the spring, prisoners of importance
have been sent to North Bay. Preparations are being made for rebuilding, and
it is hoped that the new^ lock-up will be ready for use by the end of the year.
HuNTsviLLE Lock-up.
I inspected the Hunts ville lock-up on the 22nd April, and found it empty
of prisoners.
The premises were in satisfactory order with the exception of the outside
gate leading into the yard, which I ordered to be repaired. The beds, bedding,
corridors, and cells were clean and neatly kept. Only two prisoners have been
committed since last October. There were eight prisoners in 1891 and five
in 1890.
The new furnace which was put in last fall heats the building comfortably.
There are five cells for men and two for women. Prisoners are not kept in this
lock-up for any length of time, but are sent on to Bracebridge for trial and
sentence.
Fort William Lock-up.
I made an inspection of this lock-up on the 30th August. The number of
persons committed during the year was 82, of whom 7 were females. The build-
ing contains ten cells for men and two for women. It is a fj'ame structure two
and a half stories in height, and has a good cellar. The court-room occupies the
first fiat, and the ofiicers' and jurors' rooms are on the second fiat.
There are two yards for prisoners, enclosed by a board fence twelve feet
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high. The building is heated by coal and wood-burning stoves, but a furnace
should be placed in the basement for heating all the apartments in the building.
Water for general use has to be brought from the river at a cost of 20c. per bbl.
The premises were in good order throughout.
The cost per prisoner per day is about 12c., and the consumption of fuel per
year is 8 tons of coal and 25 cords of wood. This is the most economically man-
aged lock-up in the province.
I have recommended the Public Works Department bq have the building
supplied with Babcock's fire extinguishers, as it is without any means of protec-
tion from fire at present.
Burk's Falls Lock-up.
I inspected this lock up on the 2nd September. It is a two and a kalf story
frame building, with an acre of ground. There are two gaol yards, protected by
a wooden fence twelve feet high. The lock-up contains five cells for men and
two for women. I found everything about the building in good order. There
was only one prisoner on this date. He had been committed for contempt of
court. There have been ten prisoners since the 1st October last. The books
were properly kept.
The woodshed which was built last season required some fixing, owing to
the earth having washed away from the posts. This was ordered to be attended to
North Bay Lock-up.
An inspection of the North Bay lock-up was made by me on the 21st April
There were no prisoners on that date. The building was clean and in good order
and the books were written up to date. The management is good. The hot air
furnace put in last fall for heating the lock-up and the Court House has not,
proved sufficiently large for that purpose, and the Court House has to be separ-
ately heated by stoves when required. A well is being sunk this season to supply
water for domestic use.
A small frame building is required, about 16 ft. by 24 ft., to be used as a
storehouse and workshop, and should be provided at an early day.
From the number of female prisoners committed to this lock-up from time to
time, I am of opinion that a matron should be permanently appointed. As the
population of the town is increasing, there will in all probability be a cor-
responding increase in the number of prisoners in custody.
Magnetawan Lock-up.
I inspected this lock-up on the 1st September. It is a block building one
story high and about 16 feet square. There is no fence around it. The building
has not been used for a number of years, there being apparently no necessity for
it. I have therefore recommended that it be handed over by the Government to
the village authorities.
KiLLARNEY LOCK-U?.
This lock-up was visited on 17th August. It is a one story block building,
with one-third of an acre of ground, enclosed by a board fence 12 feet high.
There were no prisoners. Twelve suits of clothing on hand. Everything was in
good order. The keeper, who lives with liis son, receives 8150 a year.
There is no acting constable or acting magistrate in the locality.
I have recommended that this lock-up be handed over to the authorities
of the village of Ki Harney.
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CENTRAL PRISON.
In presenting this, the nineteenth annual report of the Central Prison, it is
gratifying to note that there has been a considerable decrease in the number of
prisoners as compared with previous years. The year has been marked by the
good health enjoyed by the prisoners, and their good behaviour. Peace and
quietness have prevailed under the able management of the warden, and his
efficient staff of officers.
A considerable improvement has been made during the past year upon the
buildings and grounds. Wells have been sunk upon the premises to supply an
additional quantity of water. A large and handsome building has been erected
for the accommodation of the broom industry carried on by Messrs. Nelson & Sons.
The old broom shop has been enlarged and fitted up for the manufacture of
binder twine. New and valuable machinery for the purpose has been placed in
the building, and a supply of raw material purchased. We expect to manufac-
ture a large quantity of twine during the winter and have it ready for the mar-
ket in time for next harvest.
The several industrial departments have been fairly prosperous and
remunerative with the exception of the north shop for the manufacture of wooden-
ware, which, owing to the suspension of work by the Brandon Manufacturing Com-
pany, has been closed for the greater part of the year. It is now in running
order again nnder the management of Mr. Noxon.
Most of the clay remaining in the brick-yard from last season has been
manufactured into brick, and in compliance with the recommendation I made
in my last report it has been decided by the Government to discontinue this
industry at the prison.
From the conservatory a large quantity of plants and flowers have been distri-
buted or supplied to the different public institutions in the province, for their
grounds and green-houses.
A large amount of industrial work has been performed by the prisoners
during the year in the different departments requiring much attention and care,
and necessarily demanding much of the time of the warden and officers. The most
important object, namely, the discipline and reformation of the prisoners has not
been lost sight of. The active duties of the day in the several industrial depart-
ments is followed by a careful training of the mental faculties of the prisoners at
night school for four nights each week ; while their .spiritual welfare is looked
after on the Sabbath day, in Sunday School and at other religious services.
Owing to the increa.sed expenditure necessary for carrying on industrial
work at the Central Prison I have again to call attention to the urgent necessity
for rearranging the management at the commencement of the year, and the
adoption of rules for governing the industrial working of the institution. As re-
gards purchasing supplies, and disposing of goods manufactured, it is not possible
to successfully carry on operations in industrial work at the Central Prison with-
out separating the industrial department from the maintenance department,
keeping the accounts of each department entirely distinct.
The expenditure for industrial work for the past year, was S49,257.S5, while the
cash receipts were 857,731.75. The stock remaining on hand at the end of the
year amounted to $46,373.72. Outstanding accounts at the close of the year,
$51,985.04. Expenditure for maintenance during the year was $60,701.87.
Last year we were enabled to make quite a reduction in the number of staff
officers at the Central Prison and consequently a considerable saving in salaries
while at the same time we were enabled by a revision of the salaries of the staff to
give a slight increase of wages to nearly all the officers.
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For the comiDg year an increased expenditure will be required on account of
introducing- the binder twine manufacture and the resuming of the work in the
north shop, both of which will require an additional foreman. I am in
hopes of meeting this increased expenditure without asking for a larger amount
than was placed in the estimates last year.
The cost per day for the prisoners' maintenance was 10^ cents.
In my notes of inspection together with the reports of the warden, surgeon,
teachers of the night school, president of the Prisoners' Aid Association and the
superintendent of the Sunday School will be found detailed statements of the
operations of the prison during the year. All the officials have been courteous
and actentive to their duties in maintaining law and order.
The health of the prisoners has been good as will be seen by the report of
Dr. Aikens, the medical attendant. The sanitary and general condition of the
buildings and grounds was never more satisfactory. The tables and statistics
show the nun)ber of prisoners, cost of maintenance, expenditure in industrial:
departments, etc., during the past year.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Central Prison on the 29th September. On that
day there were 278 prisoners in custody.
The general condition of the buildings and grounds was satisfactory. The
cells, beds and bedding were found to be in a neat and tidy condition. The in-
stitution has good drainage and ventilation. The water-closets, yards, etc., were
in good order. The quality of the food supplies was good. The dietary of the
sick prisoners in hospital was in accordance with regulations. The dispen-
sary, library, etc., were in nice order.
I examined the books in the warden's department, and also in the bursar's
and storekeeper's departments.
About two million of bricks are being manufactured this year which will use
up all the clay on hand, and brickmaking will be discontinued hereafter.
During the past summer, a new brick building 60x200 feet has been erected, to
be used for the manufacture and storage of brooms. The building in which this
work has previously been carried on is being enlarged and put in shape for the
manufacture of binder twine. The machinery and raw material are now being
placed in the building. There has been considerable imjH'ovement made to the
grounds by planting trees, laying out flower beds etc. The prison buildings have
been painted and renovated during the year ; new drains have been constructed.
The wooden ware industry which has been carried on for some time in the
north shop has been suspended for the present by the withdrawal of the Bran-
don Manufacturing Company.
While engaged in this inspection I talked with the prisoners and gave them,
an opportunity to make any statement they desired, but found little or no com-
plaint among them.
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The first table shows the committals and discharges during the past threes
years : —
1890. 1891. 1892.
In custody at commencement of year (1st October). 852 341 337
Committed during the year 714 071 598
Transferred from Reformatory for Boys . . 1
Recaptured 1 2
Total number in custody during year 1,067 1,015^ 935
Discharged on expiration of sentence 688 641 Q2&
"■ " payment of fine 16 8- 4
" by remission of sentence 14 6 2
Transferred to common gaol as unfit for labour. ... . . ^ 1
Died in the Prison Hospital 1 1 1
Transferred to the Industrial School, Mimico . . 1 * 0"
" " a lunatic asylum 3 3- 6"
Removed to the Kingston Penitentiary . . 3 1
Convictions quashed 3 5 1
Pardoned . . 4- 8'
Escaped . .- 4 2
" from Bailiff in transit . . 1
Total discharges, deaths, etc 726 678 652
Remaining in custody at close of year (30th Sept) 041 337 283
This record, so far as the number returned to the common gaols, and the
number of deaths is concerned, is a good one.
The number of prisoners sentenced direct to the prison, and of those
sentenced to the gaols and afterwards removed to the Central Prison, is shewn in-
the following summary :
1890. 1891. 1892.
Sentenced direct 522 503 416
Transferred from common gaols 1 93 171 3 82
715 674 59^
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
The next table shows the periods of sentence passed upon
Senteace.
1874.
1875.
1876.
1877.
1878.
1879.
11
16
40
43
59
11
224
2
6
20
4'
93
1
1
1
1
1880.
1881.
1682.
One month &nd under . . .
15
10
73
110
66
7
186
1
4
20
6
2
94
1
6
2
90
127
76
12
179
1
1
1
88'
7
36
100
65
li'
214
6
7
22
4
1
94
17
23
45
46
47
11
186
6
3
27
3
87"
171
101
38
38
53
5
174
5
5
20
1
2
72
125
Over 1 month and up to 2
Over 2 months and up to 3
Over 3 months and up to 4
4 months
5
(J
127
60
54
50
5
97
13
38
56
18
205
2
8
7
4
45"
91
60'
10
199
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4
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9 „
10
6
4
1
1
38
6
15
4
11 u
12 ,.
13 „
69*
i
14 „
2
1
5
2
1
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1
2
1
5
8
8
6
4
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2
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2
1
7
3
16 „
I
17
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1
18 „
10
1
2
12
17
27
17
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7
3
23
1
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1
10
9
23
11
19
20 ,.
1
3
2
12
7
2
21 „
1
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8
8
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20
18
22 ,.
1
4
10
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14
1
2
23
24 "
20
11
30 M
36
46
*2h years
*3
1
3
1
5
1
4
370
6 12-30
Months.
I
1
2
1
i
3
2
*3i „
*4 „ .: :.:.:.
1
1
2
3
♦4i ,,
*5~ M
1
4
1
1
426
7 3-30
Months.
Totals
637
655
636
567
560
745
767
Average period of sen-/
tence each year 1.
6 20-30
Months.
6 22-30
Months.
1
1 7 10-30
Months.
7 3-30
Months.
7 14-30
Months.
5 12-30
Months.
512-30
Month«3.
•Boys transferred from Reforma
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A. 189a
the prisoners received into the prison since its opening :-
1883.
1884.
1885.
1886.
1887.
1888.
1889.
■ 1890.
1891.
1892.
SENTENCE.
One month and
140
81
51
22
191
1
46
29
37
24
under.
Over 1 month.
105
88
76
42
148
64
45
88
46
84
and up to 2.
Over 2 months-
95
118
128
75
128
1»9
160
118
129
....
113
and up to 3.
Over 3 month*
and up to 4.
43
61
66
52
45
62
79
64
73
69
4 months
9
14
31
20
13
12
21
8
18
12
5
151
203
213
213
180
190
217
220
189
164
6
5
6
3
7
1
5
3
3
1
1
7
D
4
3
12
6
3
4
11
9
3
8
9
18
21
20
15
23
24
13
19
9
9
1
5
1
4
1
2
2
11
10
2
1
62
11
67'
1
78
7
67
i
67
11
67
75
101
69
12
2
1
i
3
2
13
2
1
4
6
3
3
1
14
3
2
7
1
2
5
1
1
8
7
15
2
1
2
5
2
17
1
16
23'
3
16
17
13
13
24
29
26
21
17
18
1
3
1
2
19
2
2
4
3
6
2
20
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
21
7
3
3
22
a
13
19
11
17
21
20
20
12
i2
23
10
8
8
10
20
1
1
15
8
24
18
14
24
30
1
1
36
1
46
... .
*2^ years.
1
*3 „
•3i n
*4
1
*4^ "
*5 n
669
723
761
594
862
699
739
715
674
7230
598
6-13
Tbtak.
4 28-30
6 18-30
!
6 20-30
7 8 30
5 12-30
6 26-30
6 20-30
7 6-30
"1 A V 'age period
Months.
Months.
Months.
Months.
Months.
Months.
Months.
Monshs.
Months.
Months.
1
j each year.
tory owing to incorrigibility.
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
The tables appended contain statistics relating to the total number of
prisoners committed to the prison, as well as those sentenced during the jear : —
Nationalities. Committed Total
during commit-
the year. ments,
Canadian 333 6,104
Irish 73 1,906
English 77 2,0.52
. United States 57 1,334
■Scotch 36 601
Other countries and unknown 22 408
598 12,405
Religious Denominations.
Ohurch of England 176 4,413
Eoman Catholic 210 4,315
Presbyterian 80 1,407
Methodist 95 1,592
Other denominations, etc 37 678
598 12,405
Civil Condition.
Married 175 3,854
-Single 423 8,551
598 12,405
Social Habit.
Temperate 108 2.513
Intemperate 490 9.892
598 12,405
Educational Status.
Could read and write 462 9,427
Could read only 33 1,075
Could neither read nor write 103 1,903
598 12,405
The prisoners received during the year who were reported to be of temperate
'liabits represented 18.06 per cent, of the commitments; in 1891, the percentage
was 17.35, and in 1889, 20.
The totally uneducated men represent 17.22 per cent, of the commitments of
tfee year, as compared with 15 66 per cent, in 1891.
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A. 1893
Maintenance Expenditure.
For the year 1892 compared with the previous year-
® s
Service.
Medicine and medical comforts
"Butchers' meat, fijh, etc
Flour, bread etc
■Butter, etc
'Groceries
Fruit & Vegetables
Beddingr, clothing and shoes
Fuel
■Gas, Oil, etc
Laundry, soap and cleaning
Furniture and furnishing.s
Farm, garden, feed and fodder
Repairs and alterations
Printing, Postage, Stationery, etc
Water supply
Library, schools and religious instruction
Miscellaneous
Salaries and Wages
li
05
§.2 k"
* £ S
CQ m 0^
$ c.
786 76
8,089 67
4,718 28
340 81
2,842 11
2,150 52
5,210 06
6,677 59
1,404 13 !
2,123 45
628 40
2,653 19
1,179 34
622 59
2,376 16
938 85
2,706 71
20,507 01
cts.
4.39
45.108
26.25
1.90
15.756
11.90
28.78
37.10
7.812
11.816
3.50
14.763
6.559
3.458
13.236
5.222
15.05
113.785
$ c.
2 28
23 45.6
13 65
98
8 13
6 18
14 96
19 29
4 06
6 14
1 82
7 67
3 41
1 80
6 88
2 72
7 82
59 17
Totals 65,955 63 366.39 190 53 60,70187 1 342.50 189 45
$ c.
639 60
6,475 72
5,062 35
381 62
2,308 87
1,935 31
6,110 12
5,116 36
1,316 15
2,363 37
393 36
2,183 63
586 58
738 20
2,204 61
713 95
2,372 83
19,799 21
cts.
3.85
38.85
30.24
2.27
13.79
11.55
36.64
30.55
7.86
14.112
2.35
13.01
3.5
4.41
13.16
4.25
14.16
118.02
$ c.
2 00
20 20
15 72
1 18
7 17
6 00
20 00
15 88
4 08
7 33.8
1 22
6 78
1 82
2 28
6 84
2 21
7 36.7
61 37
Average number of prisoners 1891, 345 ; Average number of prisoners, 1892, 321.
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Manufacturing Operations.
A statement of the amount expended in carrying on the manufacturing
operations of the prison is annexed : —
1891. 1892.
Carpenter and cabinet shop $ 1.55 07 $ 173 47
Tailoring shop 4,680 15 4,005 03
Shoe shop 4,341 76 3,874 01
Blacksmith's shop
Broom shop 953 85 1,043 Oi)
Brickyard 5,988 60 1,875 62
Stationery, advertising and printing.... 148 95 67 70
Miscellaneous 1,591 28 706 7J
Salaries and wages 12,685 06 11,960 18
North shop 1 ,734 69 1,624 61
South " 12,709 64 14,673 89
Machine shop 15,346 71 8,287 S&
Paint '■■ 435 75 817 13
Repairs " 62 43 56 97
Brickyard well 79 35
Manufacturing expenditure .$60,833 94 S49,2o7 85
Maintenance expenditure 65,955 93 60,701 87
The revenue of the various industries is shewn in the following summary : —
1891.
Broom shop, hire of prisoners $ 9,510 79
Woodenware shop, hire of prisoners .... 12,802 50
South " " " 13,355 14
Brickyard sales 5 20
Tailoring shop, sales 6,859 18
Shoe " " 3,563 07
Carpenter " " 187 23
Blacksmith's shop, sales
Machine " " 10,708 82
Miscellaneous 282 84
$57,274 77
The table annexed shows how the prisoners wera employed, and the numher
of days' work which Wiis performed by them at the different industries : —
1891. 1892.
In the broom shop 18,830 19,326 days.
woodenware shop 20,828 15,914
1892
$ 9,939
34
10,156
85
19,563
50
3,207
88
5,814
14
4,495
56
700
55
8,700
33
899
5^
S63,047
70
Total work in broom and woodenware shop 39,667 35,240
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1891. 1892.
In the brickyard 16,056 8,835 days.
tailoring shop 5,299 4,202
shoe shop 2,401 2,295
" carpenter's shop 6,127 ] o 700
" tinsmith and engineer's shop j '
" south shop 5,705 5,580
In permanent improvements and work on the
gardens and grounds of Prison and Reforma-
tory 9,186 15.096 "
Number of days of productive labour 84,441 79,981
" " domestic work 14,638 14,485
Total number of days worked 99,079 94,466
The proportion which the number of days of productive labour bears to the
total stay of the prisoners during the two years will be seen in the following
summary : —
1891.
Total stay of prisoners 125,850 daj's.
Number of days productive labor 84,441 "
Proportion 67.09 per cent.
1892.*
Total stay of prisoners 117,215 days.
Number of days productive labour 79,981 "
Proportion 68.24 per cent.
It will be seen from the above summary that there was a considerable falling
ofi in the aggregate number of days of productive labour during 1892, due to the
smaller prison population : but the percentage they bear to the total dsijs' stay of
the prisoners is higher than in the previous year.
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A. 1893
Transfer of Prisoners.
A statement shewing the cost of i-emoving prisoners from the County Gaols to the
Central Prison is appended.
When Transferred.
October, 1691
Norember, 1891
December, 1891
January, 1892
February, 1892
March, 1892
April, 1892...
May, 1892
J une, 1892
July, 1392
Augunt, 1892
September, 1892
Totals
Averasre expense incurred per
prisoner
Number
Transferred.
27
47
64
53
51
48
50
58
53
54
41
42
588
Prisoners'
fare to the
Prison
Preceding year
52 50
108 05
162 50
111 40
152 55
102 50
169 35
146 15
147 45
169 05
168 10
133 95
2 76
2 62
Travelling
expenses and
salary
of BailifiF.
Cab hire and
food for
prisoners.
$ c.
66 46
68 35
89 10
76 90
85 05
95 80
100 90
84 50
94 70
82 10
186 00
95 85
1,623 55 I 1,125 70
1 91
3 47
$ c.
21 00
26 45
41 00
31 75
37 00
27 25
43 00
36 00
45 00
41 25
40 75
39 50
73
73
Total.
$ c.
139 95
202 85
292 60
220 05
274 60
225 55
313 25
266 65
287 15
292 40
394 85
269 30
429 95 3,179 20
5 40
6 83
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A. 1893
Discharged Prisoners.
Summary showing the amount paid for return fares for discharged prisoners, the number
and destination thereof, during the year ending September 39th, 1892.
Where Sent.
of PrSfers. I Amount paid.
Alton
Belleville. .
Brockville
Buffalo....
Brantford
Barrie
Berlin
Bracebridge
Burk's Falls
Brampton
Colborne
Chatham
■Cobourg
Cornwall
Cayuga
Colli ngwood
Chapleau
Chicago
Clifton
Detroit
Dutton
Dunnville
Drumbo
Fenelon Falls ...
•Guelph
Gravenhurst
<5rand Rapids . . .
Coderich
Hamilton
Hyde Park
Holland Landing.
Holland Centre . . .
Ingersoll
Kingston
KemptviUe
Kincardine
Kinmount
London
Lindsay
Montreal
Madoc
New Market
North Bay
Napanee
New Rowell
Moorfield
Milton
Ottawa
Owen Sound
Otterville
Orangeville
Pembroke
Peterborough
Port Union
Perth
Picton
•Simcoe
Carried forward
t c.
I
2 25
7
19 20
13
67 60
17
53 65
17
33 15
3
6 00
4
8 00
4
16 40
1
5 45
5
3 00
2
5 60
15
77 00
10
17 50
4
26 80
5
15 25
2
5 70
1
13 55
1
10 00
1
2 60
35
180 50
1
4 15
2
6 20
1
1 90
1
3 15
4
6 00
3
10 50
1
10 25
1
4 10
55
66 00
1
3 65
1
1 50
2
6 20
8
23 15
27
100 85
1
7 00
1
4 55
1
3 20
31
105 40
4
8 20
7
46 55
1
3 65
1
1 05
4
27 40
3
10 05
1
2 45
1
2 70
1
1 00
29
193 20
6
21 70
1
2 85
1
1 45
11
84 55
4
9 60
2
1 50
1
5 85
2
6 60
5
18 00
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Discharged Prisoners. — Continued.
Where Sent.
Number
of Prisoners.
Amount paid.
Brought forward
4
8
3
2
1
5
11
10
17
21
2
$ e.
Sault St. Marie
33 0(y
St. Thomas
29 20
Stratford
8 30
Sandwich
10 50
St. Marys
Susp. Bridge
3 05
13 00
Sarnia
44 55
St. William
3 4&
Sudburv
65 80'
St. Catharines
10 75
Shelburne ....
2 00
Seaforth
3 65
St. Ola
3 85
Saginaw
Troy
7 45
8 70
Windsor
Welland
.52 25
44 40
Wiarton
4 50
Woodtsock
54 50
Walkerton
3 65
Whitby
2 00
Total
$1,802 95
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REPORT OF WARDEN.
Central Prison, 1892.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Prisons, etc.
Sir, — The statistical tables forwarded in advance of this furnish all the
information as to the movements of this prison during the fiscal year ending the
SOth September, 1892.
As compared with 1891, the number of prisoners held was eighty one less. If
this may be accepted as an indication of diminution of crime, it is very gratify-
ing, but not being in possession of the full particulars of how many were convicted
for offences within the Province during the j^ear, I am unable to determine
whether the decreased number received within the Central Prison represents the
true condition of a lessened number of criminals or not, but it at least indicates
that.
There is no circumstance connected with the liberation of the six hundred
and fifty-two who passed through the prison, calling for special remark, other
than that two escaped, one of whom was groom, the other cowman, and both took
a mean advantage of the privileges granted them, and in violation of their solemn
promise given that they would not do so. The one death was that of a man who
■wa^ in a dying condition when received.
The health of the prisoners has been remarkably good considering the physical
wrecks so many of them are when admitted. Out of an average of three hundred
and twenty-one daily in custody, the number under treatment in the hospital
was less than one per cent. This sustains what is claimed for the prison, that in
its every department, of cell accommodation, dietary, employment and workshops,
the utmost regard is had to every particular in all that pertains to physical and
moral culture.
The fiscal year has been an exceptionally busy one. When it was decided to
discontinue brickmaking as an industry, other employment for the prisoners
thereat engaged had to be provided, and when the manufacture of binder twine
was determined upon, buildings suitable for it had to be erected. The shop here-
tofore u.sed for broom making being convenient to the machine shop engine, which
is of sufficient power to do all that is at present required of it, and also to run the
twine machinery, it was decided to build a shop for the broom industry, and use
the old one for the cordage. The new shop is two hundred feet in length, sixty
feet wide, four tioors, consisting of a basement the full size of building, ten feet
from floor to joists, ground floor for storage of materials, fifteen feet from floor to
ceiling, the workroom, twelve foot ceiling, and sufficient storage space within the
roof for ten thousand dozen brooms. With the exception of laying the brick and
stone and putting on the slates, all the work of excavation, bricklayers help, the
carpenter, painting and glazing and steam-fitting, was done by prison labor, the
whole completed within six months, commenced in January, and the other
industrial pursuits carried on at the same time. For an outlay of fifteen thousand
dollars expended on material other than the brick, which was supplied from the
prison yard, bricklayers wages and slating, a building valued at a fair estimate to
be worth twenty-eight thousand dollars has been added to the prison premises,
and erected entirely under the supervision of the prison staff.
The alterations on what was formerly the broom shop, a building one hundred
and sixty feet long by eighty feet wide, two floors, to tit it for the binder twine
industry, involved the building of foundations for an additional twenty-seven
12x12 posts to support the upper floor for the machini rv, the raising of the
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entire upper floor to a level and splicing the posts, many of them beino- decayed,
laying a cement tloor throughout, raising the walls three feet, putting on a new
roof covered with slate, Avith dormer extension, to give the required light, and
laying the workroom floor, the upper one, with maple. The expenditure for
lumber, cement, lime and sand, slating, iron, etc., has been about five thousand
dollars. The work has all been dene by prison labor, with the exception of part
of the bricklaying on the walls and the slating. The value of the alterations may
be estimated at not less than nine thousand dollars.
During the winter a well thirty feet diameter and twenty-five feet deep wa.s
sunk in the brickyard, and a supply of from fifteen to eighteen thousand gallons
per day of the puiest water obtained. To increase this to equal the consumption
of the prison, which for all purposes averages about twenty-three thousand gallons
daily, a second well was put down but it proved dry ; another one is under way,
from which there is reason to expect a good supply. The expenditure on this
work apart from the prison labor has been about fifteen hundred dollars. When
the work is completed, which will be durino the coming winter, by connecting
the two wells, a sufficient supply of water for all purposes will be provided, for
an outlay of about two thousand five hundred dollars, of a quality superior to-
that supplied by the city waterworks, and at a cost but little over one year's
supply as heretofore. It is difficult to determine the exact value of the prison
labor expended on this work, since it was done in part by prisoners at irregular
times, but an average of about ten have been employed for about eight months.
Other improvements on the premises include the renewal of the whole of the
steam heating pipes connecting the boiler room with the main building, the cell
houses, and kitchen, at a cost for material of about eight hundred dollars, th&
work being done by prison labor under the supervision of the engineer. Extensive
alterations were made on the greenhouses, of a permanent and durable character.
In the one having a cellar,-the joisting and floor were entirely decayed, this was
replaced by using the old iron rails as joists,and building the spaces between with
brick arches, and covering these with a cement floor. Then the wooden benches
in three of the houses were completely rotted with the damp, and were replaced
by using the old iron rails, as stringers to carry the cross bars which were cut out
of the best parts of the old steam pipe lifted from the yard, and these being covered
with the refuse slate taken off the buildings, made permanent, strong, and
indestructible benches, costing nothing but the prison labor. New sewers were
laid for the broom shop. One of the wooden turntables was replaced with a,
longer one of iron, and a new brick wall built round the pit. Alterations were
made on the stables, the north and machine shops, all entailing considerable prison
labor. The entire premises are now in excellent order, and while the labor
expended on them cannot be included as r^enue, like the returns from the several
industries, yet the value of the prison premises is increased by that much, and may-
be estimated at forty-one thousand seven hundred dollars.
The industrial pursuits of the prison shew what may be regarded as fairly
satisfactory returns in revenue, being represented by proceeds from sales of manu-
factured goods and receipts for the labor of prisoners employed in the broom-
making and wood- working shops, amounting to fifty-seven thousand seven hundred,
and thirty-one dollars and seventy-five cents paid to the Provincial Treasurer,
and an increase of the outstanding accounts over the amount at the close of last
yea-r of five thousand three hundred and fifteen dollars and ninety-five cents,
a total of sixty-three thousand and forty seven dollars and seventy cents. The.
suspension of the north shop industry on the 8Uthof June, without intimation by
the contractors, lessened the revenue by at least two thousand six hundred dollars
from that source.
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Viewed from a financial standpoint, the operations of the prison come far
short. That is, of its being a self-sustaining institution, but the industries give a
return in their influence for good upon the prisoners physically and morally,
which cannot be estimated by a money standard. During the past year I have
the most gratifying assurance from a number who received instruction and
training as tradesmen during their detention, which so effectually changed their
trend of life from following crime to that of mechanical pursuits, many of whom
hold good, and in not a few instances responsible positions. Go where I may they
make themselves known to me, and the correspondence with them is both extensive
and gratifying. The incorrigible and irreclaimable criminal, and there are many
such, for whom the cumulative system of sentence is most desirable, neither
appreciate the varied industries of the prison nor love its discipline, hence their
fear of becoming subject to them, but the youth or man who is brought by these,
aided by the secular and religious teaching to call into play the better and hereto-
fore submerged part of his being, not only avail themselves of the opportunities
offered, but are grateful for them.
Not the least important factor in this direction is the ornamentation of the
grounds within and without the premises. From a very small beginning in 1884
the greenhouses have grown to conservatories in which not a few have been
trained as gardeners, while the effect of the beautiful grounds, and the flowers on
the lawn inside the walls, during the summer months, cannot do otherwise than have
an influence for good upon the prisoners. From the greenhouses were supplied
plants for the Normal School grounds valued at fully $300, also the Howlers
and other plants for the prison grounds and vegetable gardens, to the value of
not less than $750. Then at date of writing greenhouse plants amounting to
$1,960.50 have been sold to the Agricultural College at Guelph, and the Asylums
at Kingston, London and Hamilton, also for the Provincial Exhibit at the World's
Fair plants to the value of $2,000 have been selected, while there will still be
left in the greenhouses young plants worth $3,000. Associated with this branch
of the prison industries is the product from the garden and fields, from which all
the vegetables and small fruit required for the use of the prison are obtained, and
the six cows pastured. The value of the roots, fruit and fodder may be estimated
at $2,3(37.80, in addition to which there is the full supply of milk jfor the officers
and prisoners. Hogs to the value of $929 have been raised and sold, and the
proceeds applied towards the maintenance of the conservatories. Prior to the
introduction of the culture of plants and ornamentation of the grounds, the swill
and refuse from the kitchen brought $72.00 a year, considerably less than the
cost of the milk supply.
I direct attention to this branch of the prison work for the first time, since
it has attained to a point when it may fairly be classed as one of the industries
of the prison, besides being at the same time an important agency in the recla-
mation and elevation of the men brought under its intluence. While it may also
very properly be claimed that extensive as the conservatories are and the collec-
tion of plants in them, and the prison grounds within and without the walls
made beautiful, there has been no expenditure of money other than the proceeds
from the one source mentioned.
Remark is sometimes made in the newspapers suggesting that part of the
proceeds from the labor of the prisoners should be given to them. This has been
done for several years, and as far as practicable, the system has been introduced
in the several industrial pursuits, to fix a stint of work at what is considered
reasonable and fair, then pay the prisoners for their overwork. It cannot be
effected in all departments, and there are a very considerable number who will
do no overwork ; nay, who will not even do the stint, if they can get out of it.
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Notwithstanding this there was paid for surplus work during the past year one
thousand nine hundred and fifty two dollars and eighty nine cents in sums
ranging all the way from eleven cents to upwards of one hundred dollars, and in
many cases they have been enabled to contribute toward the support of their
families. In all cases when a prisoner desires to do this, every facility so far as
practicable is afforded him to do so. It is the intention in the future where it
has not so far been in operation, to extend this, since it is recognized to be just
toward those to who wish to earn something, as well as an incentive to diligence
and good conduct, and its effect upon many has been productive of the best and
most encouraging results.
The interest in the Sunday services and in the week day evening classes has
throughout the year been as marked as formerly, and 1 have pleasure in testifying
to the healthy influence exerted thereby upon the prisoners, and their apprecia-
tion of the untiring efforts of Mr. Cassels and his staff of assistants, the several
clergymen who take the afternoon services, and the Rev. Father Walsh whose
devotion to his duty and love for his flock has been productive of so much good
among them.
The discipline has been well maintained with a very largely diminished
number of mis-conduct reports, and that with the abolition of dark cell confine-
ment. For the fiscal year ending September, 1891, I had to investigate and deal
with 1,449 offenders, reported for misconduct and infraction of the prison rules,
while for the year just closed the number fell to 836. In consequence of the
increased duties in supervising all the industries, and the building operations,
interviews with myself by prisoners during working hours, except in special cases,
have been suspended, but in lieu thereof a part of the Sunday forenoon has been
regularly devoted to that branch of my work, and 1,726 interviews with them
have been held through the year at that time. May I add, that while the utmost
available and possible effort is directed to place before the men who come under
our charge and tuition, the best example at our command for the elevation of their
moral character in all that is therein implied, the management of the prison has
no sentimenta.ity about it, firm adherence to the rules governing their conduct,
considerate treatment with due regard for their physical and mental capacity,
diligence and close attention to their work is required from all the prisoners, and
silence enforced at all times ; beyond this nothing that is irksome or calculated
to occasion restivness is permitted, and the internal operations of the prison are
free from any hostility on the part of the prisoners toward the disciplinary aad
industrial staff. This is due to the fact that the officers and employees, recognizing
the responsibility resting on them, so deport themselves that their influence is
toward the betterment of those under their instruction, and in harmony with ail
efforts for their moral improvement.
In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks for the many obligations under
which your courteous consideration and assistance at all times have placed me,
and to the Honorable and Provincial Secretary for the uniform kindness with
which he has always received me, and the pleasure I have derived from meeting
him in consultation upon matters connected with the management of the prison.
The disciplinary and industrial stafi have my commendation for the faithful
discharge of their several duties.
I have the honour to be, sir.
Your obedient servant,
JAMES MASSIE,
Warden.
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ANNUAL RETURN OF THE CENTRAL PRLSON FOR THE YEAR
ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER, 1892.
Remaining in custody 30th September, 1891 337
Committed during the year 598
Discharged on expiration of sentence 626
" " payment of fines 4
" " remission of sentence 2
■' " conviction quashed 1
" " pardoned 8
Transferred to County Goal 1
" " Kingston Penitentiary 1
" " Asylum for Insane . . . o 6
Died in Prison Hospital 1
Escaped 2
652
Remaining in custody 30th Septeinber, 1892 283
935
Sentenced Direct to Central Prison or to Common Gaols.
Nature of Sentence.
To Central Prison . '. 416
" Common Gaol 182
Total 598
Social Condition.
Married 175
Single 42,3
Total 598
Education.
Read and write 462
Read only 33
No education 103
Total 598
Ages.
Under 18 30
From 18 to 20 51
20 " 30 266
80 " 40 117
40 " 50 69
50 " 60 40
60 " 70 20
Over 70 5
Total 598
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A. 1893
Nationalities.
England
Ireland
Scotland
Canada
U. S. A
Other Countries
77
73
36
338
57
22
Total 598
Religious Denominations.
Church of England,
Roman Catholic . . .
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Lutheran
Congregational
Pasan
176
210
80
95
21
12
3
1
Total ,
598
Habits.
Temperate .
Intemperate ,
108
490
Total 598
Sentences.
One month and under
Over 1 month up to 2 months
2 months " 3 "
4 "
o
' 6
' 7
' 8
' 9
' 11
' 12
' 15
' 18
' 23
' 24
' 36
24
84
113
69
12
164
1
3
9
1
67
7
17
12
14
1
Total 598
Average duration of sentences, 6 months, 13 days.
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Crimes.
Assault 24
" indecent 12
" and robbery 7
Constable 5
" doing bodily harm 8
" aggravated 4
" and drunk 1
Arson : . 2
Assault with intent to rob 2
" and disorderly 1
" ao'iiravated on wife 2
Abusive language .3
Bigamy S
Burglary , 6
" and robbery 1
" assault 1
" " larceny 18
Bringing stolen goods into Canada 4
Cruelty to animals 3
Carrying a revolver 1
Criminal assault 1
Cattle stealing 1
Drunkenness 21
" and disorderly 16
" " vagrancy 1
Disorderly ;}
Desertion and larceny 1
Embezzlement 5
Escape from County Gaol 1
Forgery 5
False pretense y
Felonious wounding 9
Felony 1
Fraud 2
Housebreaking and Larceny 8
Housebreaking 5
Horse stealing 3
Indecent exposure of person 4
Indecency with male 2
" gross 1
Inmate of disorderly house 1
' house of ill-fame 3
Injury to property 2
Incorrigible 1
Keeping disorderly house 3
" house of ill-fame 2
Larceny 208
" from person 2
" and drunk 1
" " recieving 2
•' of money 7
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Larceny of diamonds 1
" of chickens 2
" and assault 1
" of horse and buggy 2
Neglect to support family 1
wife 1
Robbery 1
Receiving Q
" stolen goods 1
Selling liquor without license 2
" " to Indian 3
Shop breaking 1
Shopbreaking and larceny 4
Seduction 1
Shooting with intent to do bodily harm 1
Tresspass 3
" on G. T. R. property 1
Unlawful wounding 5
Uttering counterfeit coin 1
Vagrancy 118
" and larceny 1
" " assault ]
Wife beating 1
Total 598
Occupations.
Agent 1
Bartender 2
Bookbinder
Blacksmith 9
Barber 7
Butcher 11
Bricklayer 2
Boilermaker 4
Baker 2
Brakesman 4
Broker 1
Brass finisher 1
Cigar maker 7
Carpenter . . 15
Clerk 10
Commercial traveller ". 3
Cook 5
Cooper 1
Currier 1
Confectioner 2
Druggist . . ; 1
Doctor 1
Drover 1
Engineer . . . 2
Engine driver 1
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Fireman -^
Farmer '
Florist 1
Gardener 2
Groom 5
Glove maker 1
Hatter • 3
Harness maker '*
Hack driver 1
Labourer - . 326
Laster 1
Moulder 9
Miller 1
Marble cutter 1
Machinist -5
Painter 16
Plumber 1
Plasterer ■ 2
Pedlar 2
Polisher 3
Porter 3
Printer 4
Sailor 12
Shoemaker 21
Student 1
Salesman 1
Spinner 1
Stonemason 3
Storekeeper 1
Scalemaker 1
Steamfitter 2
Soldier 1
Stonecutter 3
Solicitor 1
Tailor 35
Trimmer 1
Tinsmith 3
Teamster ■ ^
Trunkmaker 1
Telegraph Operator 1
Varnisher 1
Waiter 5
Weaver 1
Wagwonmaker 1
Woodcarver 1
Total 598
Counties and Districts.
Addington 1
Algoma 4
Brant 27
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Bruce 1
Carlton 30
DufFerin 1
Essex 30
Elgin 9
Frontenac 18
Grey 7
Hastings 9
Huron 1
Haldimand 4t
Halton 2
Kent 20
Lambton 9
Lincoln (J
Leeds 12
Lanark 3
Lennox 1
Middlesex , 40
Muskoka 1
Northumberland 11
Norfolk 3
North Bay „ 6
Ontario 6
Oxford 34
Prince Edward 2
Peterborough 5
Perch 2
Peel 6
Penetanguishene 1
Eat Portage 5
Renfrew 2
Stormont 10
Simcoe 12
Victoria 7
Wentworth 67
Wellington 7
Waterloo 8
Welland 33
York 135
Total 598
Industrial Department.
Return shewing the number of days' work rendered for the year commencing
on October 1st 1891, and ending September 30th, 1892.
North shop, woodworking 15,914
• Broom shop 19,326
South shop, woollen mill 5,580
Machine shop, tinsmith, blacksmith, carpenters and helpers,
and machinists and helpers . 8,733
Tailor shop 4,202
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Shoe shop 2,295
Brick yard ... 8,835
Bricklayers, laborers and excavators making permanent
improvements 9,263
General work in yard 712
Mercer Reformatory 1,412
Farm laborers in garden and farm 3,709
Total 79,981
Domestic Department.
Return shewing the number of Domestics employed from 1st October, 1891,
to 30th September, 1892.
October, 1891 1,421
November, " 1,074
December, " 1,167
January, 1892 1,442
February, " 1,:^47
March, ' " 1,178
April, " 1,334
May, " 986
June, " 1,300
July, " 1,074
August, " 1,275
September, " 987
Total 14,485
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RETURN
Shewing the number of days prisoners were in Hospital, confined in cells, con-
valescent and unemployed from 1st October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
Months.
October . . .
November .
December .
January . . .
February . .
March
April ....
May
June
July
August ....
September .
Total
Hospital.
75
60
109
118
121
103
80
73
98
54
83
66
1,040
Confined
in cells and
under punish-
ment.
129
89
10
1
8
84
1
328
Unemployed,
bad weather
and wait
ing for ma-
terials.
248
218
163
502
154
16
58
116
109
145
360
83
2,172
Unfit for
work, sick in
cells and con-
valescent.
121
121
67
128
57
53
27
35
76
58
108
69
920
Central Prison Hospital.
Annual Return of the Medical Department of the Central Prison, shewing
the average number of patients in Hospital per day for each month from 1st
October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
October, 1891 1.67
November, " 1.60
December, " 3.58
January, 1892 3.06
February, " 4.48
March, " 4.38
April, " 4.40
May, " 5.09
June, " 3.90
July, " 1.32
August, " 1.93
September, " 2.16
Average per day for the year 3.13
Number of patients in Hospital on September 30th, 1892 ... 2
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RETURN
Shewing the daily population of the Central Prison during the year ending 30th
September, 1S92.
Date.
u
1
.
s-
0)
Si
a;
>
o
u
Hi
X!
Q
ca
3
3
352
367
<
a
3
'3
3
&a
3
<
1
P.
m
1
334
321
328
345
326
298
301
294
296
284
2
329
330
321
323
327
333
342
343
352
352
361
360
324
324
297
299
299
297
292
292
291
289
287
3
284
4
330
325
332
347
351
359
320
298
303
291
287
284
5
327
325
333
344
357
359
312
302
303
292
287
283
6
330
333
323
322
333
337
344
343
352
352
359
359
318
311
301
300
301
305
297
296
286
286
282
7
280
8
333
333
333
333
322
320
317
317
332
332
330
327
342
342
342
350
352
357
354
353
359
359
358
358
314
315
315
312
300
301
295
300
303
300
300
290
303
300
300
297
285
289
286
291
279
9
283
10
279
11
279
12
332
333
322
322
329
329
347
346
356
353
354
354
312
313
295
297
290
287
293
300
287
281
277
13
281
14
331
330
325
325
324
322
350
349
353
353
352
351
312
310
291
391
290
390
299
300
281
278
279
15
281
16
333
321
330
349
360
356
310
290
285
301
278
276
17
330
321
328
349
359
345
310
287
292
301
281
283
18
330
324
331
349
351
347
310
291
296
300
380
283
19
330
323
336
352
364
350
309
291
296
302
281
279
20
329
323
336
352
364
350
306
289
296
298
280
280
21
327
327
338
850
364
352
312
288
293
306
280
278
22
327
327
337
356
361
349
310
288
294
306
278
277
23
330
329
329
332
331
334
336
340
339
259
359
359
360
359
358
351
348
349
308
308
306
292
291
296
292
295
294
308
308
305
279
277
278
277
24
275
25
275
26
329
331
337
358
368
346
305
293
294
302
278
275
27
326
336
337
356
364
346
301
299
292
301
284
274
28
325
324
322
- 321
339
339
334
336
334
334
347
355
356
353
353
364
364
343
339
335
331
299
304
298
296
296
295
398
288
294
295
304
298
296
296
284
287
284
287
274
29
278
30
283
31
10,212
9,775
10,329
10,841
10,365
10,896
9,334
9,145
8,855
9,278
8,796
8,389
Total number for the year 117,215
Highest any one month 10,896
day 368
Lowest " month 8,389
day 274
Average per month 9,768
" day ,. ...... 321
General summary of distribution of prisoners in the Central Pri.son, from
1st October, 1891, to 3Cth September, 1892.
Industrial department 79,981
Domestic " 14,485
Sick in Hospital 1,040
Sick in cells and convalescent 920
Confined in cells and under punishment 328
Unemployed, inclement weather, lunatics, unfit for work
and waiting for material 2,172
Sundays and holidfvys employed 18,289 «
Total 117,215
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
To the Inspector of Asylums, Prisons, etc., of Ontario, Toronto.
Sir, — I have the honor to report that work in the Central Prison Sunday-
School has been carried on with encouraging results during another year.
The average attendance of scholars for the year ending 30th September,
1892, was 190. The average attendance of teachers during the same period, 23.
In addition to the regular Sunday services we have been privileged to hold
special services on Caristmas day, New Year's day and Good Friday, and we
believe that the men have profited by our ministrations.
The Warden, Deputy Warden, Sergeant and other officers have uniformly
been courteous and obliging in all matters affecting the school.
Yours respectfully,
HAMILTON CASSELS,
Superintendent C.P.S.S.
31st October, 1892.
REPORT OF THE PRISONERS' AID ASSOCIATION.
Toronto, 1st October, 1892.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq.,
Inspector of Asylums, Prisons, etc., Toronto.
Sir, — I have the honor to submit a statement shewing the work of material
aid of the Prisoners' Aid Association for the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Total number discharged from the city prisons during the year, 1,938. The
number assisted by the Association, 506. Employment found for 128. Provisions
given to 75 families. Rent paid for 15. Articles of clothing given, 183. Assisted
with tools or other material, 36. Railway fares paid to homes or where employ-
ment could be obtained for, 51. Articles of furniture given, 81. Loans to dis-
charged prisoners, $166.83. Repaid during year, $114.92. The agent and Bible
woman have made 227 visits to the prisons, and 520 visits outside in the interests
of the prisoners and their families.
The reports that follow will give full information regarding the spiritual
and educational work of the Association.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
S. H. BLAKE.
Toronto, October 1st, 1892.
Statement of receipts and disbursements of the Prisoners' Aid Association,
Toronto, from October 1st 1891, to September 30th, 1892.
Receipts.
To Government grant $1,000 00
" City of Toronto grant 600 00
" County grants 290 00
" Grants for cabs 700 00
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To Collected at annual meeting
" Loans returned
" Subscriptions
" Central Bank dividend
" Wm. Gooderham, legacy and interest.
6
08
115
02
407 00
21
46
579
00
,718 56
DisburseTnents.
By aid and loans to discharjjfed prisoners $71 7 33
" Central Prison Night School — salaries and
supplies 401 00
" Cabs for ministers and teachers 415 25
" Literature, hymns, etc 89 30
" Fuel, light and water 171 95
" Taxes and advertisements 49 81
" Salaries 728 50
" Printing, stationery and postage 171 68
" Interest and repairs on Simcoe street property. 741 45
" Bank interest and sundries 101 96
'■> Building Society's stock (Gooderham legacy) . . 491 63
$4,079 86
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CENTRAL PRISON NIGHT SCHOOL— SENIOR DEPARTMENT.
It affords me pleasure to present you with the Annual Report of the school
at the Central Prison.
The school is held on four evenings of the week, the senior classes on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings being under my charge, and the junior classes
on Wednesday and Friday evenings being under the charge of the assistant
teacher, Mr. Madden. The annexed table will shew the number of men on the
school roll for each of the several months, as well as the number in the several
classes.
From 1st October, 1891, to 30th September, 1892.
October .
November.
December .
January . . .
February. .
March
April
May
June
July
August
September .
94
87
85
99
88
94
89
81
85
88
41
67
21
18
21
22
26
19
21
23
23
21
18
18
6
8
7
10
11
13
12
12
12
12
11
10
QJ
T3
0)
Pi
a
05
CO
20
1
32
18
27
20
25
16
32
11
31
16
37
15
33
18
32
17
30
12
30
12
16
22 I
Pi
-1.3
15
16
12
9
9
9
The pupils for the most part evince a lively interest in their studies and are
anxious to learn, and take great pains in their work, so that the results are, in
many cases, creditable to the men themselves and gratifying to their teachers.
We are in possession of many testimonies from these men as to the benefits
they derive from the Night School, and we have good reason to believe that in
awakening and arousing their intellectual activities, their spirit and moral tone
are impro/ed, and through their reading lessons, and the books thus placed
within their reach, thoughts and aspirations are enkindled that, we trust, will
lead to a truer and nobler life.
I give a short extract from a letter written by one of the men in the 3rd
book class. " When 1 came here I could not write much in English, nor could I
read." (He now writes very fairly and reads quite well). " I am very thankful
to you for all which you have done for me, for you have awakened in me a desire
to give up the filthy habit of using tobacco and strong drink, the latter I have
not only given up while here, where I cannot get any, but for the remainder of
this my earthly pilgrimage, and I have tried to get others to do the same, and in
the last twelve months I have obtained signatures to 125 pledge cards against
the use of tobacco, strong drink, and filthy language. If you had not told us that
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story and shewn us your colors I might not have come to that conclusion, not to
touch, taste, or handle any strong drink, and by Divine help to get others to do
the same. I was sentenced in November, 1890, to twenty-three months in the
C.P. for obtaining money under false pretences. I have now about three weeks
more to put in, and by God's help I shall never again take a dishonest penny, for
I believe that I can make my living better honestly the rest of my life."
I desire to thank Mr. Massie, the warden, for the deep interest he manifests
in the work, and also the deputy warden, Mr. Logan. Guard Hartly also renders
valuable assistance.
Thanking your Association for the interest you have ever shewn in this good
work and for your promptness in furnishing all necessary supplies of text books,
stationery, and other repuisites when needed.
I have the honor to remain,
yours respectfully,
JAMES BODDY,
Principal Central Prison School.
To the President and Memhers of the Prisoners Aid Association, Toronto.
Toronto, October 29th, 1892.
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CENTEAL PRISON NIGHT SCHOOL— JUNIOR DEPART AJENT.
To the Prisoners' Aid Association : —
Gentlemen, — It affords me much pleasure to forward to you the Annual
report of this department of the Night School at the Central Prison.
The school continues to be regarded, by the men in attendance as a great
privilege and a rare opportunity of improving their imperfect and deficient edu-
cation. Not only has there been a great increase in the number attending during
the past year, but there has also been a greater interest taken in the work. It
is easily seen from the regularity in attendance and the interest taken in the
work that the men value the school very raucli. Many, when leaving, express
thfinks for what they have learned and for other benefits they have derived
from the school.
The following table will show the number on the roll for each month, and
the number in each of the se^^eral classes:
From October 1st, 1891, to September 30th, 1892.
October . . .
November.
December.
January.
Tebruary . .
March
April
May
June
July
August . . . ,
September.
47
44
50
48
53
48
52
54
Gl
52
54
44
U
s
s
cS
PL|
Ph
Q
•o
-D
q
c
t-H
IM
N
21
6
20
18
8
18
21
9
20
22
10
16
27
11
15
19
13
16
21
13
18
23
13
18
25
16
20
27
13
12
28
14
12
18
10
16
m
39i
43f
39g
40i^
44
39^
38i
36*
36
This shows a large increase in attendance over that of last year. For the
year just ended there have sixty-three enrolled in the first primer, forty-six in
the second primer, and fifty-five in the second reader, and the average attendance
for the year is over forty. Of the sixty-three admitted to the first primer class,
thirty-nine (or about 62 per cent.) were unable to read or write. These being
admitted to the school from week to week require special attention at first, and
it has been found necessary to manage the first class very largely by individual
teachino-. The results, in nearly every case, have been most encouraging and
satisfactory.
The school is held on Wednesday and Fiiday evenings for the first and
second classes, and during the past year school has been held ninety-five evenings
for these classes.
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The warden, Mr. Massie, and the deput}'' warden, Mr. Logan, deserve praise
tor the interest they take in the work and for the willing and cheerful assistance
they have rendered. The guards also have rendered valuable assistance, and
especially guards Reid and Hartly, who have the more immediate charge of the
men attending the school.
Thanking the Association for the kind attention given to the school and for
the liberal supplies provided,
I am,
very respectfully yours,
J. H. MADDEN,
Assistant Teacher, Central Prison Night School.
Toronto, October 5th, 1892.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SURGEON OF THE CENTRAL PRISON
FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30th, 1892
Sir, — The report from the medical department of the Central Prison for the
year ending September 30th, 1892, represents that the most important feature of
the year has been the marked improvement in the health of the prisoners.
Ever since the opening of the prison there was reason to believe that the
air in the upper part of the corridors was not what it should be, and of late
years I had become satisfied that this impurity of the air gave rise to inflamma-
tions in the region of the back, part of the mouth and throat, such a'< in the
tonsils, pharyns, larynx, ear, etc., besides 'preventing the very highest tone of
animal health.
The Warden readily assented to the proposed remedy, and with his usual
intelligent energy gave instructions for carrying it out ; but some hinderances
stood in the way, and it was not until the summer of 1891 that our views were
completed, as indicated in last year's report.
The result of this perfect ventilation on the physical tone of the prisoners
has been highly satisfactory : sickness has much lessened, there being less than one
per cent, of the whole number in the hospital, and those not in the hospital are
at work of some kind, as the Warden has no loungers about the premises.
The corriders in which are the cells of the prisoners, excepting a few in the
basement of the main building, are about three or four feet above ground, have
no basements, are concreted, splendidly lighted, and the air is now continuously
pure during the whole of the night as well as by day.
The institution is now a sanitarium as well as a prison. The prisoners
nearly all increase in weight and color during their stay with us ; and during the
year I think I have noticed less mental irritability than formerly.
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The following list indicates the applications made by prisoners at work for treatment,
the diseases of which they complained, viz : —
Disease.
Abrasions
Abscesses
Acne
Aerue and aguish
Albuminuria
Alpeceia
Anoemia
Anorexia
Aphthae
Aphonia
Asthma
Balanitis
Bladder, irritable
Boils
Buboes
Burns and scalds, slight
Cancer or pancreas
Catarrh, naso-pharyngeat
Complaining of pains without any corrobo
rative evidence of trifles and malingering.
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Contusion and small wounds
(/ramps, abnormal
Coughs and colds
Deafness
Debility
Dermatitis
Diarrhcea, (mostly from constipation)
Diphtheria, slight
Dysentery
Ear-ache
Eczema
Epilepsy ,
Eruptions— various, cutaneous ,
Erysipelas, mild .
Erythema
Feet, tender
Feverish
Fistula in ano
Fractures of small bones
Goitre
Gonorrhoe and gleet
Hpematemesis
Hagmopf.ysis
Haemorrhoids
Headache
H
3 a.
19
19
36
23
8
4
1
42
6
1
3
3
6
18
5
22
1
188
787
39
239
92
95
384
9
40
13
137
1
5
16
9
18
30
1
15
21
4
1
3
2
43
1
9
44
140
Disease.
Hernia
Indigestion
Inflammations — various, mild
" of bursas
" of hand
" of curvical gland*
'' of hand
" of finger
" of knee joint
Influenza
Insomnia ..
Insanity
Laryngitis
Lumbago
Masturbation
Nervousness
Neuralgia
(Edema
Otorrhcea
Palpitation, cardiac
Pediculi pubis.
Phymosis
Pirigo, capitis
Pruritus
Rheniatism, mild, and rheumatic neural
gia
Ringworm
Scabies
Sciatica
Scrofula
Sore throat (simple) ,
Spermatorrhoea
Spine, curvature of
Sprains
Strabismus
Structure of urethra
Syphilis, primary
" tecondary
Teeth extracted
Teeth extracted and replaced
Toothache
Ulcrrs . .
Uret hritis
Veins, varicose
Vomiting
Warts and corns
Wiirms
3 ft
9
139
27
2
6
11
1
1
4
43
16
10
1
17
4
13
99
6
4
I
14
1
4
22
63
2
20
1
3
135
25
1
24
1
17
4
14
48
15
52
78
3
2
4
10
6
^
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The number of prisoners admitted into Hospital, and diseases for which they
were treated.
Disease.
Ansemia
Anorexia
Burn
Conjunctivitis
Contusion of testicle
Contusion of abdomen, severe .
Coughs and colds
Cramps, abdominal
Debility
Deruratitis
Diarrhoea . . .
Dislocation of patetta
Dysentery
Epilepsy
Feverish
Glass, broken, swallowed
Haemorrhoids
Headache
Haemoptysis
Inflammation of foot
" of cervical glands
" of knee joint
Lumbago
<v
^*3
Disease.
Neuralgia, severe
Pains, alleged
Phymosis
Pharyngitis
Pleurisy
Ponigo capitis
Rheumatism
Scald
Spinal curvature
Sprain, ankle
Stricture of urethra
Syncope
Tonsillitis
Wounds
Vomiting
Operations —
For haemorrhoids.
Amputation of toe
Death, from cancer of panereas and ad-
joining parts, causing chronic jaundice
s-=
8(G)
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Average number of patients in the Central Prison Hospital per day for each
month in the year.
Month.
October,
November.
December,
January,
February,
March,
April,
May,
June,
July,
August,
September,
1891
1892
Daily average for the year
being less than one per cent, of the prison population.
Number of patients in the Hospital September 30th, 1892
The average in the Hospital for the previous year was 4.46 per diem.
Number in
Hospital.
1.67
1.60
3.58
3.06
4.4S
4.38
4.40
5.09
3.90
1.32
1.93
2.16
3. IS
I have the honor to be,
Your obedient servant,
W. T. AIKINS, M.D.
Theodore F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Prisons omd Public Charities,
Parliament Buildings, Toronto.
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ANDREW MERCER REFORMATORY FOR FEMALES
AND REFUGE FOR GIRLS.
In submittinty this, the twelfth annual report of the Andrew Mercer
Reformatory for Females, I am pleased to state that there has been a steady-
decrease in the number of inmates of both departments, as compared with past
years.
During the year considerable improvement has been made upon the building
and grounds. The old and rusted steam-pipes in the basement, used for heating
the building, have been removed and replaced with new ones. The floors and
ceilings have been repaired, The fence surrounding the airing yards has been
strengthened and repaired. These are the only changes worthy of note since
my last report.
As usual, the general health of the inmates has been good, as will be seen
by the report of the attending physician. Dr. King.
The usual industrial work, namely, laundering, sewing and knitting, has
been carried on during the year.
The educational, moral and spiritual training of the inmates has received
the careful attention of the officers and others during the year. In the report
of Mr. W. H. Howland will be found a full statement of the work undertaken by
means of the Sunday school and other religious services, and it is gratifying
to notice in that report, as well as in the report of the Superintendent,
Mrs. O'Reilly, the marked reformation in the inmates, not only while confined in
the institution, but after th«y have gone out, which is attributed to the efforts
put forth by the kind friends who have interested themselves in this work.
The re^fenue derived from the industrial work during the past year amounts
to $2,303.81.
Industeial Refuge for Girls.
My remarks on the Reformatory, so fap as regards the^decrease in numbers
and the results, will apply equally to the Refuge Branch, as will be seen by the
reports and statistics furnished by the Superintendent, Mrs. O'Reilly, the teacher.
Miss Elliot, and Dr. King. The girls in the Refuge are employed at light house-
work, sewing, knitting, and lii attending school.
The officers and attendants have been courteous and attenMVe to their
duties, and have maintained good discipline and order.
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Reformatory.
1891. 1892.
Number of inmates at beginning of year (1st Oct.). . . 84 70
since admitted 117 100
" " transferred from Eefuge
Total number in custody during the year 201 170
Discharged on expiration of sentence , 122 95
" by order of the court
" " Governor-General 1 4
" on payment of fine 2 1
Transferred to Lunatic Asylum
" Refuge for Girls 6 5
Died 1
131 106
In custody at close of year (30th Sept.) 70 64
Refuge.
Number of inmates at beginning of year (1st Oct.) 43 51
" " since admitted 25 10
" " returned from apprenticeship 3 3
Total number in residence 71 64
Discharged on expiration of term 6 6
Apprenticed by order of Inspector 14 10
Transferred to Reformatory 1
Died 1
20 18
In residence at close of year (30th Sept.) 51 46
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Maintenance Expenditure.
For year ended 1892, compared with previous year.
Medicines and medical comforts ,
Butcher, meat and fish
Flour, bread and meal
Butter ,
Groceries ,
Potatoes and vegetables
Bedding, clothing and shoes
Fuel
Gas, oil, candles and matches
Laundry, soap and cleaning appliances
Furniture and furnishings . ,
Farm, garden, feed and fodder
Repairs and alterations
Printing, postage, advertising and stationery.
Water supply
Library, schools and religious services
Unenumerated
Salaries and wages
Total maintenance expenditure .
Manufacturing operations
tt-S -
$ c.
156 94
1,980 76
1,244 07
679 71
3,103 03
250 28
1,510 75
2,279 49
542 33
628 76
580 03
1,023 92
687 88
293 26
520 61
469 41
779 76
10,169 41
26,900 40
cm.
2 34
30 27
18 67
10 21
46 61
3 75
22 69
34 24
8 13
9 44
8 71
15 38
10 32
4 40
7 80
7 04
11 70
152 79
404 50
$ c.
1 22
15 47
9 72
5 31
24 24
1 95
11 80
17 81
4 23
4 91
4 53
8 00
5 37
2 29
4 06
3 66
6 09
79 45
210 11
m
s o
.5 CO
S p 05
$ c.
166 27
1,570 28
l,2i3 73
594 42
2,613 44
215 11
2,083 07
2,800 43
515 99
719 94
366 63
1,244 47
438 95
288 36
610 24
402 54
1,275 78
9,574 85
26,724 50
1,331 13
cm.
2 83
26 71
21 15
10 11
44 46
3 65
35 44
47 65
8 76
12 23
6 23
21 17
7 46
4 90
10 38
6 82
21 71
162 98
454 64 236 45
28,055 63
$ c.
1 47
13 89
11 00
5 26
23 12
1 90
18 43
24 78
4 56
6 37
3 24
11 01
3 88
2 55
5 40
3 55
11 29
84 75
Average number of Inmates in 1891 — 128.
Average number of Inmates in 1892 — 113.
117
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Industrial Department.
The following summary shows the number of days worked in each of the
branches, and the amount of revenue derived therefrom : —
Sewing Department.
No of days worked 94.
Total revenue $121 52
Less cost of material, and repairs to machines 50
.Netrevenue $12102
Daily earnings of each inmate employed, 12.78 cents.
Laundry Department.
^^No. of days worked, 6,626.
Total revenue $1,922 89
Less cost of materials and water 720 09
Netrevenue $1,202 80
Daily earnings of each inmate employed, 18.15 cents.
Knitting Department.
No. of days worked, 2,128.
Total revenue $227 50
Less cost of material 60 00
$167 50
Daily earnings of each inmate employed, 7.87 cents.
Making up Clothing for Inmates
7,712 days at 30 cents per day $2,213 60
Clothing for inmates on discharge 328 02
Total $2,146 62
The sross and net earninofs of the different branches were : —
Gross, Net.
Sewing Branch $121 52 $121 02
Laundry " 1,722 89 1,202 80
Knitting " „ 227 50 167 50
Total revenue $2,27191 1,49132
Making clothing for inmates, etc 2,641 62
$4,132 94
118
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Minutes of Inspection,
I made an inspection of this Institution on the 13th October.
There were 111 inmates on that day, viz. : 64 in the Reformatory and 47 in
the Refuge. The former were employed in the usual occupations provided for
them such as laundry work, sewing, knitting, cooking, baking, house cleaning,
etc. Two were on the sick list.
All the girls in the Refuge attend school a certain number of hours each
week day. They are also taught to do house-work, cooking, sewing, knitting,
cleaning, etc. They are apprenticed with private families as soon as opportunity
occurs.
All the different departments — dormitories, school-room, dining-room, kitchen,
laundry, sewing-rooms, bath-rooms, water-closets — were in good order ; beds and
bedding clean and well kept.
The books were properly written up.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
Toronto, November 14th, 1892.
Dr. T. F. Chamberlain,
Inspector of Prisons, etc : —
Sir, — 1 beg to submit to you the twelfth annual report of the Andrew
Mercer Ontario Reformatory for Females and Refuge for Girls for the year end-
ing September 30th, 1892.
No material change has taken place in the Reformatory since I had the
honor of forwarding to you my last annual report.
The general health of the inmates has been good, no serious outbreak of
disease having occurred.
On the 28th of May a woman died of consumption, she had been an invalid
from the time of her entrance six months previous.
Many of the women when they came in were so deliberated from the effects
of intemperance and other causes that they were not able for hard labor until
the nutritious food, the regular hours, and the cleanliness they were obliged to
observe, built them up physically, this together with a daily average of four
feeble minded women considerably reduced the number of those capable of per-
forming an ordinary day's labor.
I am glad to notice that every succeeding year the inmates are more easily
controlled, more amenable to reason and apparently more anxious for their own
reformation. Their conduct for the past year may be considered satisfactory. On
referring to the record of punishments I find that the number of women pun-
ished was 33, the cases numbered 57, some of these women being punished many
times. Their punishment consisted of being locked in a cell with a diet of bread
and water. They are never confined in a dark cell except in extreme cases.
119
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I feel again called on to notice the short terms that have been passed upon
inebriates. This class have been sentenced on an average for a term not exceeding
five months. This is altogether too short a time for the Reformatory discipline to
have any effect. A number of these victims of intemperance are earnestly desir-
ous of reforming, but long indulgence has so weakened their will power that
when at liberty and thrown again among their old associates they cannot or will
not resist temptation, these women when in the Reformatory do not appear to
have any great craving for liquor and many of them have told me that they
dreaded going out to face the temptations ready to meet them, it is to be regretted
that they are not given the full term the law allows, that their good resolutions
might have time to be strengthened. Knowing the danger that besets an inmate
on her discharge from the Reformatory of returning to the same environments
that caused her downfall, every effort was made by the lady teachers of the
Sunday School, by Miss Zinkam the painstaking officer appointed by the
Prisoner's Aid Association and by the members of the Reformatory staff to pro-
vide situations for those about to be discharged who had no home or respectable
friends to receive them, and who were anxious to lead good lives.
This past year 95 were discharged by expiration of sentence. The follow
ing list wil shew how they were disposed of: —
Returned to parents or relatives — 44
. Situations provided by Miss Zinkham, Prisoners' Aid Ass'n. 14
" " Members of Reformatory staff 8
Sunday School'teachers 2
Went to Convent of Good Shepherd 2
Obtained situations for themselves 3
Went to Industrial Refuge, North Toronto 1
" Sacred Heart Orphanage Sunnyside 1
" Salvation Array Rescue Home 1
Returned to old life 19
95
There has been a large falling off in the number of infants in the Reforma-
tory during the year, last year there was a daily average of 7 ^, this year
1 314
366'
Infants in Nursery, October 1st, 1891 6
Brought in by mothers 3
Total 9
Taken out by mothers , 7
Sent to Infants Home 1
" House of Providence 1
9
The nursery is now closed for che first time since April, 1884.
A fourth of those received during the year were wholly illiterate ; about a
fifth were entered as being able to read, but the majority of those were not able
to do so intelligently. During the winter months classes were held for those
who were willing to learn to read and write. The experience of twelve years
has taught me that it is time wasted to try and force women to learn to read
and write who have no desire to do so.
120
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The lady teachers of the Sunday school, under the wise superintendence of
W. H. Rowland, Esq., have been constant in their attendance every Sunday
morning. Clergymen, members of the Ministerial Association have held a service
regularly on Sunday afternoon and Thursday evening of each week. The min-
istrations of Rev. Father Walsh, of St. Michael's College, has been successful ;
he has been regular in his attendance and untiring in his efforts for the improve-
ment of his spiritual charges.
The inmates are always willing to attend all the religious services, and I
can bear testimony to the good effects these services have upon the conduct of
the women while in the Reformatory. The fact, also, that the recidivists are less
in proportion than in any preceding year, shews the beneficial effect of these
services.
The following list will show how the women were employed in laundry
department.
Articles laundried for Central Prison 92,784
Patrons and Reformatory 70,361
163,145
Sewing.
Articles made and mended 2,376
Hand Knitting.
Mitts for Reformatory for boys 151 pairs.
Socks and stockings 934 "
All the old steam-pipes in the basement of the Institution were replaced by
new ones ; several of the floors and ceilings were repaired.
The fences enclosing the airing yards were strengthened by having new
posts put in.
The refrigerator in use at present is most unsatisfactory, the ice used was
far in excess of what should be necessary in one properly constructed.
The woodwork of the Institution is badly in need of paint both inside and
outside.
The library books, having been in constant use for twelve years, require
renewing.
The grounds and garden were kept in excellent order.
The staff remains the same as last year.
INDUSTRIAL REFUGE.
In accordance with your request of last year I have asked Miss Elliott to
prepare a report of the Refuge, which I beg to enclose.
I have visited the Refuge daily, all reports of misconduct and breaches of
discipline were submitted to me, no punishment was administered without my
sanction.
121
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I invariably found every child diligently employed in some useful way.
No time is allowed to be wasted over either work or study. I consider that
according to their capacity the children have made marked progress in their
classes during the year.
I agree with Miss Elliott that a number of children's books are required, so
that these girls may have some opportunity of cultivating a taste for good
reading. I am often surprised to see the neat sewing, good knitting and darning
even the small children do.
I desire to emphasize what Miss Elliott has said about the necessity of con-
tinued protection for vicious and feeble-minded girls after they leave the Refuge
so that they may be placed beyond the possibility of transmitting their physical
and moral taints to posterity.
I have the honor to be your obedient servant,
M. J. O'REILLY,
Superintendent.
Mrs. M. J. OBeilly, Superintendent of the Andreiv Mercer Reformatory for
Women and Industrial Refuge for Girls : —
Madam, — In accordance with your request I submit the following report of
the Industrial Refuge for Girls for the year ending 30th September, 1892.
Number committed to Refuge before 1st October, 1891 147
" transferred from Reformatory " " 35
committed from 1st October, 1891 to September 30, 1892 6
" transferred from Reformatory " " " 4
Whole number since opening 192
" " now in Industrial Refuge 46
Average age at entrance 12^ years.
" length of time in Refuge 2 J "
Number committed at 10 years and under 45
11 " to 13 years ...... 82
14 " 18 " 65
Daily Routine.
Kitchen girls rise 6 a.m.
Rising bell 6.20 "
Breakfast bell 6.45 "
Preparation " 8.30 "
Prayer " 8.40 "
School " 9
Dinner " 12 m.
School " 2 p.m.
Sewing " , — 3
Supper " 5 "
Study " 7
Retiring " 8
122
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Clothing Made by the Girls.
Articles.
No.
Articles.
No.
Aprons
112
59
73
112
168
27
Pillow cases
38
Chemises
Sheets
73
Drawers
Shirts
42
Dresses
ITowels
73
Hand-knitted Stockings
Unenumerated
Total
56
Nightdresses
665
In the Refuge many of our girls receive the only advantages of school they
ever had or ever will have. We endeavor to cultivate a desire for reading, and
to aid us in this we need a library especially adapted to the young. A few years
ago fifty volumes were purchased ; these need to be replaced and some more
added.
The benefits of industry, the dignity of labor, the unswerving fidelity to
duty, the virtues of honesty and truthfulness are diligently inculcated in our
girls. Our efforts are often strengthened by the success of those who are now
respectable women, and who were once as wayward and careless as many of
those now with us. Instances miofht be cited from letters which have come to
us during the past years from scores of girls of the benefits and advantages
received by them while in the Refuge.
In school the girls are divided into junior and senior grades. The former
comprises those in the I. and. II. readers, the simple rules in arithmetic, arabic
and Roman notation. In the senior grade are taught reading, spelling,
writing, arithmetic, grammar, composition, history, and geography. When you
call to mind the averao^e leno;th of time in the Refuoje is less than two and a-half
years, and the last three to six months are spent in the kitchen for special
instruction in cooking, you will observe that we cannot take them very far in
these studies.
With few exceptions the girls committed to the Refuge may be classified
according; to ages.
From the township municipalities come the little girls — 23|% — varying in
ages from three to ten years. These young wards of the state, who have been
neglected, deserted or orphaned by parents, should be placed in private families
on the boa,rding-out system, which has been successfully carried out in the
United States, Great Britain and Australia. Not one of the little ones has been
found vicious or refractory. Some are brighter than others, yet all have been
taught to read and write and to use their hands deftly at sewing, knitting and
housework, and would amply repay their guardians for the necessary outlay in
their years of helplessness.
123
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Exceptions.
During the year a little girl of nine years of age was committed for house-
breaking. Since the close of our official year another child of ten years for house-
breakingj and larceny. Though not companions in crime, both are children of
respectable, law-abiding citizens. Surely children — girls — ought not to be
charged with such crimes. Who has not read of the boy who trespassed and
stole apples; his father was summoned and ordered to make compensation. He did
so, and more also ; he chastised his son and looked after him better in the future.
This boy afterwards became Lord High Chancellor of Elngland — Lord Eldon.
Between the ages of eleven and fourteen years many girls are committed to
the Refuge from the girls' and orphans' Homes of our towns and cities, where
they have proved unmanageable and vicious, and are unfit for adoption or
apprenticeship. So far as we can trace their histories they are the ofispring of
drunken and dissolute parents, or waifs of whom no record can be found. One
of these set fire to the Home which sheltered her rather than do some task. A
few days after her entrance here, to avoid work, she picked the palms and fingers
of both hands until they looked as if coated with fish scales. Another girl of this
class took the fleshy part of her arm in her mouth, and by suction drew the
blood to the surface, which in a few days turned black and blue, like a bruise
from a blow of a club. I need not mention more of these typical cases of a class
which society should protect itself against. Their language and habits are more
vicious than their actions. Legislation should be enacted to transfer these girls
to some place of detention as soon as their term expires in the Refuge.
You will be gratified to learn that of the sixty-five girls between the ages of
fourteen and eighteen years, 60°/^ were transferred from the Reformatory ; of
these " transferred " only four, so far as we can learn, returned to their former
habits of life.
In concluding I wish to express my indebtedness to you for your continued
sympathy, counsel and encouragement.
Respectfully submitted,
MATILDA C. ELLIOTT,
Teacher and Housekeeper in Refuge.
Annual Statistical Report of the Andrew Mercer Ontario Reformatory
FOR the Year ending September 30th, 1892.
Number of inmates October 1st, 1891 70
" " since received 100
170
Discharged by expiration of sentence 95
" " order of His Excellency the Governor- General 4
" " payment of fine 1
Transferred lo Refuge 5
Died 1
Remaining in custody September 30th, 1892 G4
170
124
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Nature of Sentences.
Sentenced direct to the Reformatory 78
" to Common Gaols 27
100
Nationalities.
Canada 55
England 14
Ireland 20
Scotland 1
United States 10
100
Religious Denominations.
Baptists 4
Episcopalians . 26
Methodists 22
I'resbyterians 1-4
Roman Catholics 34
100
Social Condition.
Married 32
Single ■ 08
100
Temperate or Intemperate.
Temperate '. ^2
Intemperate 48
100
Education.
Read and write '^^
Read 19
Neither read nor write 26
100
125
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 18©3
Ages.
Under 18 19
From 18 to 20 11
" 20 to 30 38
" 30 to 40 8
" 40 to 50 12
" 50 to 60 7
" 60 to 70 5
100
Occupations.
Charwoman 8
Dressmaker 1
Housekeeper 13
Laundress 5
Milliner 1
No occupation 16
Pedlar 1
Prostitutes 6
Seamstress 4
Servants 45
lUO
Crimes.
Assault
Arson
Bringing stolen goods into Canada
Burglary
Child desertion
Drunk and disorderly 13
Fraud
Frequenting
Housebreaking and larceny
Indecent exposure
Inmate of disorderly house 3
Inn?.ate of a house of ill-fame .- 2
Keeping a disorderly house , 6
Keeping a house of ill-fame ^5
Larceny 10
Larceny and bringing stolen goods to Canada 1
Larceny and drunkenness ]
Manslaughter 1
Obtaining goods under false pretences 2
Prostitution S^
Selling liquor without licence 2
Unlawful wounding 1
Vagrancy < • . . 41
100
126
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Sentences.
For 1 month 4
" 1 month and under 2 months 2
" 2 " 2
' 3 " ... 4
" 4 " 3
" 5 " 1
" 6 " 55
" 11 " 1
"32 " ^
"19 " 1
" 23 " 8
" 1 year and 360 days 4
" 1 " " 364 " 3
" 2 years 3
" 3 " and 10 months 1
loa
127
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Oountiea from which Inmates were received.
Counties.
Algoma, District of
Brant
Bruce
Carleton
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
Grey
Kent
Lambton
Leeds and Grenville
Lennox and Addington
Perth*
Peterborough'
Middlesex
Nipissing District
Northumberland and Durham . . .
Norfolk
Ontario
Oxford
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Victoria
Wellington
Wentworth
Welland
York
Total
Sentenced direct
to the
Reformatory.
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
8
1
19
73
Sentenced to
Common Gaols
and
subsequently
Removed.
18
27
Total.
37
100
128
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
NUMBER OF DAYS' WORK DONE BY INMATES DURING THE YEAR.
Industrial Department.
Knitting to fill orders 1,903
for stock 2241
Shirt making for Central Prison and suits for County gaols 94
Laundry, city and Central Prison 6,626
8,847^
Domestic Labor.
Corridor and house-cleaning l,859i
Cooks 367|
Bakery 586^
Dining-room 586
Laundry (inmates and staff) 2,727 \
Learning to sew 15^
knit 378^
Sewing, mending and knitting for Reformatory 709J
" " " washing own clothing 214^
Nursery (attending infants) 208|
Nurse (hospital) ... 59|
7,712i
9 (G.) 129
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Daily average number of infants in the Reformatory during the year endine September
30th, 1892.
Day of Month.
155
Soo
O
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a.
B
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1
O
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<3
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t-5
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<
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t
ft
1
6
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
4
3
3
6
4
3
4
6
3
3
5
6
3
3
6
6
3
3
^
7
6
3
3
8
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
9
G
3
3
10
6
3
3
2
2
2
6
3
3
2
2
2
12
6
3
3
2
2
2
6
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
14
6
3
3
15
6
3
3
16
6
3
3
6
3
3
2
2
18
6
3
6
3
2
2
2
20
6
3
2
2
2
21
6
3
2
2
22
6
3
6
3
2
2
2
2
24
6
3
25
6
3
2
2
26
6
3
2
2
5
3
2
2
2
28
5
3
2
29
5
3
2
2
30
5
3
2
2
2
4
2
1
Total
180
93
65
31
29
31
48
62
48
31
38
24
Total, 680 ; Average per day, 1 f^| ; Average per month, 56§
180
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Daily average population of the Reformatory during the year ending September
30th, 1892.
Day of Month.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Total
l-H
00
CO
if
r-l
OS
00
y-t
>,
Xi
>>
a
a
S
c
Xi
u
o
12;
Q
1-5
Pm
70
72
77
71
71
73
72
77
70
71
74
72
77
70
71
73
71
78
70
71
73
70
78
70
72
74
73
77
70
72
73
73
77
70
71
73
72
77
73
71
72
72
77
73
71
72
72
77
72
71
72
72
77
72
71
72
72
77
72
70
72
73
77
71
69
72
73
77
70
67
72
73
74
72
67
72
73
74
70
67
72
73
74
70
68
72
74
72
70
68
72
74
72
70
68
72
74
71
70
68
73
74
71
70
68
73
71
68
70
68
73
71
68
70
68
73
71
68
70
68
73
73
68
70
67
73
74
66
70
67
71
76
68
70
66
73
77
68
70
64
73
77
67
71
64
73
77
71
71
72
71
71
2,247
2,191
2,273
2,189
1,995
1,942
58
57
56
56
56
56
56
56
56
55
55
54
54
56
56
56
56
56
55
55
56
56
56
55
55
55
54
56
56
55
1,669
1,767
1,584
54
54
54
54
53
51
53
52
53
51
51
54
53
53
.^3
53
53
53
53
52
52
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
54
1,649
1,800
Total 23,203
Average per day 68 |^f
" " month 1,933 ^
Lowest number 50
Highest •' 78
131
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A, 1893
INDUSTRIAL REFUGE FOR GIRLS.
Annual Statistical Report for the Year ending September 30th, 1892.
Number of inmates, 1st October, 1891 51
" " since admitted . . , 10
" " returned from apprenticeship 3
—64
Discharged by expiration of sentence 6
" apprenticeship 10
Transferred to Reformatory 1
Died 1
Remaining in Refuge 30th September, 1892 46
—64
Sentences
Direct to Refuge 6
Transferred from Reformatory 4
—10
N ationalities.
Canada 7
England 2
United States 1
—10
Religions.
Church of England 4
Methodist 2
Roman Catholic 2
Presbyterian 2
—10
132
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Education.
Kead and write 3
Eead 2
Neither read nor write 5
—10
Counties.
Essex 1
Haldimand 2
Lennox and Addington 1
Norfolk 1
Oxford 1
Victoria 1
York 3
—10
Ages.
Seven years 1
Nine " 2
Ten " 1
Fourteen years 4
Fifteen " 2
—10
Offences.
Bringing stolen goods into Canada 1
Destitute - 2
Fraud 1
House-breaking and larceny 3
Incendiary 1
Without proper control 1
Vagrancy 1
—10
Sentences.
Six months 2
One year 1
Five years 1
Indefinite
—10
133
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Daily average attendance of the Refuge during the year ending 30th
September, 1892.
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Si
>:
^
Date of Month.
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O'-t
0) OS
ooo
Q
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.a .
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1«
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OS
300
6000
<1
i
1
51
51
51
51
51
51
50
49
49
49
49
49
50
50
49
49
49
49
49
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
49
49
49
49
50
49
49
47
47
47
46
4b
46
46
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
48
48
48
48
49
48
49
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
47
46
46
45
45
45
45
45
44
2
44
3
44
4
44
5
44
6
44
7
44
8
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
48
49
49
49
48
46
46
46
46
47
47
47
47
49
49
49
49
48
48
48
48
47
47
47
47
45
45
45
45
44
9
44
10
44
11
43
12
50
50
48
48
48
46
47
49
48
47
45
43
50
50
50
50
50
50
48
48
48
48
48
49
47
47
47
46
46
46
47
47
47
49
49
49
48
48
48
47
47
47
44
44
44
43
14
44
44
16
50
49
48
49
47
46
47
49
48
47
44
44
17
50
49
48
49
47
46
47
49
48
46
44
44
18
50
49
48
49
47
46
47
49
48
46
44
44
50
49
48
49
47
48
47
49
48
46
44
45
20
50
50
50
49
49
49
48
48
48
49
49
50
47
47
47
48
48
48
47
48
48
49
49
49
48
48
48
46
46
46
44
44
44
45
21
45
22
45
50
50
50
49
49
49
48
48
48
50
50
50
47
47
47
48
48
48
48
48
48
49
49
49
48
48
48
46
46
46
44
44
44
46
24
46
46
26
50
50
48
50
47
48
48
49
48
46
44
46
49
49
50
49
48
48
50
50
47
47
48
48
48
48
49
49
48
48
46
46
44
44
46
28
46
49
49
49
49
49
48
48
48
50
49
49
47
47
47
47
48
48
49
49
49
48
48
46
46
46
44
44
44
46
30
46
31
Total
1,551
1,482
1,493
1,513
1,386
1,452
1,420
1,514
1,440
1,448
1,378
1,337
Total 17,414
Average per day . . . 47 jif
Averaore per month
Lowest number . . .
134
1,451^
43
Highest number
66 Victoria Sessional Papers (No. 9). A. 1893
REPORT OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, ANDREW MERCER FEMALE
REFORMATORY.
We are thankful to be able to record for another year the satisfaction we
feel in having been able to carry the messages of help, comfort and strength,
through the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for women who are confined in this Institu-
tion and to the children in the Refuge.
We have an average attendance of fifteen teachers, who have made it con-
venient to leave home on Sunday morning about eight o'clock, and who have
received ample reward in the gratitude and good results which have resulted
from the work. We cannot help calling attention to the remarkably small
number in the Institution, the attendance at the Protestant school being about
forty-three during the year. When we consider that this is the only institution
of its kind in the Province of Ontario, the number certainly tells a story, and the
lesson we draw from it, confirmed by the number of letters we are constantly
receiving from those who have gone out, is that the work of the Institution and
its officers, combined with the work of the Sunday School and the loving sym-
pathy of the teachers, are eflecting a real reduction in the number of female
offenders against law and morality, for which we thank God.
We have also to express our opinion, that the work recently undertaken by
the Prisoners' Aid Society of employing a Bible woman to visit the Reformatory
and to obtain situations for the women, visit them and keep track of them after
they are sent out, and the provision of a simple residence where they can remain
for two or three days when out of a situation, or to which they can come to as a
home on their evenings out, has been a benefit and value which we can scarcely
estimate.
We desire to express our thanks to Mrs. O'Reilly and Mrs. Coad and all the
officers of the Reformatory for their sympathy, kindness and practical help in all
our work. All of which is respectfully submitted.
W. H. HOWLAND,
Superintendent, Sunday School.
Mrs. CHAMBERLAIN,
Lady Superintendent, Sunday School.
E. Y. Sames,
Secretary.
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REPORT OF THE SURGEON.
Toronto, October 1st, 1892.
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D.,
Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities.
Sir, — I have the honour o£ herewith submittini^ to you my twelfth annual
report as Surgeon of the Andrew Mercer Ontario Reformatory for Females, and
the Industrial Refuge for Girls, for the year ending September 30th, 1892.
The Reformatory for Females.
The past year has been one of unusual freedom from sickness in the Institu-
tion. The Hospital has been almost contimiously unoccupied. One occupant of
the Hospital, viz., M B , died on the 28th of last May, after suffering for
some time from a combination of consumption and syphilis. A coroner's inquest
was held, and a verdict rendered of death from natural causes. The year closed
without an occupant in this department.
The Reformatory and Refuge Staff.
The staff has been singularly free from both death and serious illness the
past year.
The Syphilitic Ward.
The number of cases treated in this department the past year is less than
usual, there being only nine in all during the entire year, and four in at the close
of the year. One of the number was the inmate who died from the disease com-
plicated with consumption referred to elsewhere. The annual number of syphilitic
cases have diminished in a marked degree, as may be seen by the record of the
past five years, viz. : —
September 30th, 1888 31 cases.
1889 25
1890.... 16
1891 12
1892 9
The Lying-in Department and Nursery.
There has been a great falling off in the number of occupants of this depart-
ment, and very trivial ailments among the babes and mothers, and no deaths.
Several women are in the Institution who will require to be transferred to this
department shortly.
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Sessional Papers (No. 9)
A. 1893
Presentations for treatment during the year, excluding hospital cases.
Diseases.
Abrasions, contusions, cuts.
Abscess
Acne *.
AmenorrhfKa
Anffimia
Bilious . . . .
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns . . . .
Cancrum Oris
Catarrh
Cephalalgia and headache.
Colds
Congestion, kidneys
do liver
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Corneitis
Corns
Cramps and colic
Cough
Chancroids
Diarrhoea .....
Dysmenorrhcea
Earache .
Eczema .
Erythema
Febriculse
Fits . . .
Hfemorrhoids
Housemaid's knee
Incontinence of urine
Indigestion . . .
Inflammation of head and face .?. .
" upper extremities
'* lower e.xtremities .
" glands
" kidneys
Insanity
16
18
4
15
3
133
.3
7
6
16
68
10
3
5
78
2
1
21
30
11
27
2
5
3
5
38
4
5
2
1
45
13
3
3
4
1
5
Diseases.
Insect bites
Insomnia
Irritable bladder
La Grippe .
Lumbago . .
Lupus
Malingerers and frivolous.
Menorrhagia
Metrorrhagia
Menopause
Neuralgia
Pains, alleged and simple
Pedicular
Phthisis
Phlebitis
Pregnancy, disorders of..
Purpura Hfemorrhagica .
Rheumatism ....
Ringworm
Ruptured Bursce
Sore throat.
Sprains
Synovitis. . .
Syphilis . . .
Teeth extracted .
Toothache
Tumors
Ulcers
Urticaria
Uterus, erosion and conges, of.
" prolapse
Varicose veins.
Weakness, depression after hard drinking,
general debility and want of appetite . .
Worms
2
1
11
22
1
6
26
5
2
1
74
2
31
1
7
28
41
1
2
.59
.S
22
11
22
1
1
3
4
5
111
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Monthly record of cases other than hospital cases.
Months.
October, 1891
November "
December "
January, 1892
February "
March "
April "
May "1
June "
July
Augfust "
September "
Casual or ordinary cases presenting.
Total cases
seen.
82
98
88
49
126
111
77
103
102
107
120
115
Daily
average of
Total
cases.
cases sick.
2.64
23
3.26
47
2.83
25
1.58
15
4.34
63
3.58
32
2.56
29
3.32
41
3.40
48
3.45
15
3.87
34
3.83
36
Daily
average of
sick.
.74
1.56
.80
.48
2.17
1.03
.93
1.32
1.60
.48
1.09
3.20
Syphilitic ward.
tTotal
inmates.
Daily
average.
3.22
3.00
2,58
2.00
2.93
3.00
3.00
3.74
4.00
4.28
4.03
4.00
Industrial Refuge for Girls.
For the first time in a period of 12 years I have to report the death of an
inmate of the Refuge, E W , a little girl of fragile constitution and
unfavorable family history, who was nurtured from her admission to the time of
her death, on the 6th of February last, from pneumonia.
The health of the girls generally has been good, and great improvement is
noticed in the physical and mental condition of those who have been inmates
for a long time. Many arrive who have the appearance of having been destitute
of proper nourishment and evince great neglect on the part of someone, but a few
years' residence conforms them to healthful, gleeful and useful girls, qualified to
become useful members of society.
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Refuge presentations for treatment during the year.
Disease.
Abrasions, cuts and punctures
Abscess
Acne
Amenorrhoea
Ansemia
Bilious
Boil
Burns
Cancrum Oris
Cold
Cong'estion, kidneys
Constipation
Contusion
Corea , , . , ,
Corneitib
Cough
Curvature of spine
Diarrhcea
Eczema
2
4
1
1
2
10
1
8
1
1
1
2
1
3
15
4
2
2
1
Disease.
Erythema
Fabriculse
Frivolous
Goitre
Inflammation, head and neck . . .
" upper extremities.
" lower extremities .
Iritis
Indigestion ....
Neuralgia
Pain
Pneumonia
Sore throat
Sprain
Tooth extracted
Toothache
Typhoid fever
Weakness, want of appetite, etc
Worms
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
10
2
1
1
3
23
3
1
3
9
22
3
I am pleased to be able to report that I have no fault to find with the sani-
tary condition of the premises. The health of staff and inmates will bear
favorable comparison with those of public institutions generally.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN S. KING, M.D.,
Surgeon.
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ONTARIO REFORMATORY FOR BOYS.
In submitting this, the thirty-third annual report upon the Reformatory for
Boys, as in the case of commitments to the gaols, Central Prison and Mercer
Reformatory, I am pleased to report a decrease in the number of inmates, the
total number committed during the year being 252, as compared with 264 last
year. The number remaining in the institution on the 30th September last was
168, as compared with 185 on the same date last year, being a less number than
any year since 1876.
The buildings and grounds were in good condition, considerable work having
been done upon them during the year, such as repairing and painting buildings,
constructing roadways, sewers, sidewalks, and beautifying the grounds. The
boiler house and machine shop, which were destroyed by fire last spring, have
been rebuilt; the Protestant Chaplain's house has been completed ; also the bakery
and kitchen. Steam-heating for preparing feed for the cattle, and pigs placed in
the stables ; new land broken up to put under crop, etc. There have been a few
changes in the staff of officers during the past year, some having retired from the
service and their places filled by others. The boys are employed at work on the
farm, in the garden, in the stables, in the tailor, shoe and machine shops, general
house work and cleaning, sewing, knitting, laundry work, in bakery and attend-
ing school, the details of which are fully set forth in the reports of the Superin-
tendent, the Protestant and Catholic Chaplains, teachers, school inspector, farm
instructor, and foremen of the different industrial departments.
The health of the boys has been good during the year, as will be seen by the
Surgeon's report. The sanitary conditions of the buildings and premises could
not be better. The educational, moral and spiritual welfare of the boys is care-
fully attended to by the officers, the Catholic and Protestant teachers, and chap-
lains of the institution. During their hours of recreation the boys enjoy them-
selves in their play-room and play-grounds, military drill and band music. A
number of them are becoming quite proficient as musicians, playing their several
parts very creditably.
As to the location of the Reformatory, its surroundings and disadvantages, I
still hold the same views I expressed in my report of last year. The management
and discipline of the institution have been well maintained by Mr. McCrossonand
his efficient staff of officers. My surprise is, that handicapped as they are by the
locality they are enabled to produce the good results which the reports and
statistics show.
The cost of maintaining the institution for the past year, including the pro-
ducts of the farm and workshops, was $36,977.13.
I have again to allude to the necessity for some action being taken to amend
the Dominion Criminal law so as to place the pardoning power in the hands of
the Executive of the Province which would greatly facilitate the prompt dis-
charge of inmates when so desired.
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The summary given below shows the operations of the Reformatory during
the year as well as in the two preceding ones.
1890. 1891. 1892.
Number in residence at beginning of year
(1st Oct.) ! 210 201 18.5
Admitted during the year 63 63 67
Total number in residence 273 264 252
Discharged according to sentence 34 42 33
Transferred to Central Prison 4 1 1
" to Kingston Penitentiary 1 2
" to Hamilton Asylum 1
" to Industrial School . . 1
Reprieved 32 31 48
Died 1 1
Escaped 1 1
72 79 84
In residence at close of the year (30th Sept.) 201 185 168
Copies of the minutes of inspection made by me upon this institution are
appended : —
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Reformatory for Boys on the 2nd day of April.
Since my last visit several structural improvements have been made, namely, the
building of a bakery and kitchen, reflection cells, house for the Protestant Chap-
lain, stable, sheds, etc. The machine shop, blacksmith shop, and boiler house were
destroyed by fire a few days previous to my visit, also a large quantity of tools,
machinery, and farming implements. 1 went through the different departments
and found them in good order. During the past winter about 1200 cords of wood
have been taken from the 70 acres of land lately purchased. The ice houses have
been filled with ice taken from the bay. I examined the provisions and found them
satisfactory, the meat and bread being of good quality. I saw the boys at their
mid-day meal, which was abundant and appetizing. An ample supply of milk is
obtained from the cows kept on the premises, and the boys receive a liberal
allowance daily. Good order prevailed throughout the institution. I ordered a
new roof to be placed upon the building that was burnt, and such other repairs
as were necessary to protect the walls, etc., until such time as the building would
again be required for industrial purposes, when it can be furnished at a small
expense. I ordered all the material damaged by the fire to be properly stored
and all machinery and iron unfit for use to be sold as scrap iron. The new boil-
ers which w^ere put in last fall were not injured by fire to any great extent, and
I ordered them to be properly covered to protect them from the weather until the
building is repaired. The departments of the Bursar and storekeeper, and also
the Deputy Superintendent were carefully inspected. The prisoners were all
well.
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This institution was again inspected by me on the 16th November. On that
day there were 170 boys under charge, distributed and employed as follows : —
Carpenters' shop 1
Tailors , 11
Engineers' room 7
Stables 4
Farm 4
Garden 4
Cooks and Bakers 7
Wash-house 8
Cleaners 15
Gate 1
Superintendent and Deputy 2
Teaming 5
Outside work 5
Play-room 27
Protestant school, senior 21
" " junior 25
Roman Catholic school 16
Hospital 4
Wing 2
Night duty 1
170
All departments of the institution were in good order and the grounds well
kept. The pumping station was in good working condition. The stables, out-
buildings and stock were found to be in satisfactory order. A good crop of
vegetables was obtained from the garden and has been carefully stored for winter
use. The piggery will yield about 6,000 pounds of pork for the use of the insti-
tution.
The boys, with the exception of three or four in the hospital, were in good
health, and appeared to be performing their various duties with alacrity and good
nature. The carpenter shop and engine-room destroyed by fire last spring have
been reconstructed during the summer.
A boiler for heating food has been placed convenient to the piggery. The
system of drainage has been improved. One thousand seven hundred feet of
fence has been erected around the premises. A new roof has been built over the
boiler house at the main building. Eavetroughs and down pipes have been placed
on the main building, and other buildings where necessary. The wood work has
been painted in the main buildings, play-room, laundry, gate-house, Protestant
Chaplain's residence, Superintendent's residence, and workshop. The road lead-
ing from the main highway to the institution has been much improved ; sewers,
drains and water-courses have been constructed. The grounds have also been
improved.
I found the Bursar's Department and store-room in good order, and all the
books properly kept. The institution is very ably managed by Mr. McCrosson
and his deputy, Mr. Stedman.
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Sessional Papers (No. 9).
A. 1893
Maintenance Expenditure.
For year ended 30tli Sept., 1892, compared with previous year.
Service.
Medicines and medical comforts
Butchers' meat, fish, etc
Flour, bread, etc
Groceries
Provisions
Bedding, clothing and shoes
Fuel
Light
Laundry, soap and cleaning
Furniture and Furnishings
Farm, garden, feed and fodder
Repairs and alterations
Printing, postage, stationery, adver-
tizing
Chapels, schools and library
Workshops, tools, etc
Recovering escaped boys
Rent of guards' cottages
Freight
Miscellaneous
Salaries and wages
D O "^
.■5^22
'C3 00 .
O B S?
^g S
aj * S
■g >.^
Total 38,556 20
$ c.
80 62
2,157 67
2,558 25
994 58
257 86
4,949 30
2,344 22
882 63
325 45
658 34
1,612 44
1,695 31
543 71
319 92
198 91
279 65
559 96
210 60
1,119 52
16,807 26
cm.
n
22 3
24 0
9 3
2 4
46 4
22 0
8 3
3 0
6 2
15 1
15 9
5 1
3 0
1 9
2 6
5 1
2 0
10 5
1.57 6
t'l'O
$ c.
39
10 52
12 48
4 85
1 26
24 14
11 44
4 31
1 58
3 21
7 87
8 27
2 65
1 56
172 28
2,060 47
2,392 30
882 31
197 16
3,960 55
1,629 51
966 98
214 85
1,081 36
2,234 72
1,3.35 85
367 67
243 73
97 438 42
1 36
2 73
1 03
5 46
81 99
102 30
464 28
203 22
1,217 19
16.811 99
3.63 4 188 07 36,977 13 3.98 4 207 69
cm.
2
22 4
26 0
9 5
2 1
42 8
17 6
10 5
2 3
11 7
24 3
14 4
4 0
2 6
6 0
1 1
5 0
2 2
13 1
1.81 6
97
n 5Z
13 44
4 95
1 11
22 25
9 15
5 AS
1 20
6 07
12 56
7 50
2 07
1 36
2 46
57
2 61
1 14
6 84
94 45
Average number of inmates in 1891 — 205.
Average number of inmates in 1892 — 178.
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, PENETANGUISHENE.
Consulting the Statistical Tables it will be noticeable that the gradual
decrease in our population, year by year, prevailing since 1883, still obtains; that
this year is no exception to those immediately preceding, and thao as compared
with 1883, our numbers are now close on 100 less. That this reduction is not,
in much degree, due to a decrease in the number of commitments the tables will
shew, as, with the exception of the years 1882 and 1883, the average in this res-
pect, for the past ten years has been fairly maintained. To what then must this
diminution of inmates now in residence be attributed ? Laxgely, if not alto-
gether, it is owing to a decided increase, year after year during the period par-
ticularized, in the number of those released for good conduct, culminating this
year in 48 being discharged on account of their good behavior and progressive-
ness, as against 33 by expiry of sentence, the former being close on .50 per cent,
over that of the latter. Were the pardoning power, in relation to this Reforma-
tory, vested, as it ought to be, in the Executive of the Province, a still more
favorable shewing in respect to releases for meritorious conduct would have been
observable. That this power may, in the near future, be exercised by the Pro-
vincial authorities, we have reason to be hopeful. This hope is based on the
report of the deputation appointed by the Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada,
consisting of Mr. W. H. Rowland and Mr. J. W. Langmuir, who waited on the
Minister of Justice at Ottawa, 3rd July last. These gentlemen say: — " Both Mr.
Howland and I were greatly pleased to learn at our interview with Sir John
Thompson that he approves of the Commissioners' recommendation that the par-
doning, paroling and apprenticing power in reformatories for youths, should be
placed in the hands of the Provincial Government and exercised by them without
the intervention of the Dominion authorities." That effect be given to this
recommendation with the least possible delay is earnestly to be desired.
On the present occasion, having regard to the necessarily comprehensive char-
acter of many of the annual reports forwarded since Confederation to your de-
partment, I will limit myself to the discussion of one only of the many import-
ant problems bearing on the reclamation of such juvenile delinquents who — as
it may be viewed — have the good or bad fortune to be for a time subjected to
reformatory treatment Many earnest minds are now, and have been, engaged in
the solution of these problems, that one having reference to CLASSIFICATION
and its application to reformatory inmates, ranking among the first. Before dis-
cussing its application it were well, from a practical standpoint, that the system
itself be carefully considered, and the first question presenting itself in this con-
nection is as to the basis on which classification should be conducted. Should
age govern when the bad are being set aside ? From my experience, age as a
standard whereby to classify would be, decidedly, an unreliable one. This con-
viction is based on the fact that I liave had in charge not a few boys under
eleven years, taken from tlie slums of the cities, and who, from early childhood,
were in daily and nightly contact with the most depraved of both sexes, conse-
quently were familiarized with crime and immorality in its foulest aspects ; and.
as contrasted with these, numbers of lads here now and others that have passed
out, ranging in age from 13 to 20, are, and were, comparatively, in character
almost sinless. No ! Age as a standard would in no way answer. The only
remedy would be the complete separation, irrespective of age, of the vicious from
the ordinary offenders, the latter class generally having drifted into crime
through the neglect of parents, or through their own waywardness, or by being
homeless, or worse through having dissolute parents, and this group it will be
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satisfactory to learn represents over three-fourths of the inmates, past and
present. Pursuing the idea of separation, we will presume that the vicious are to
be kept by themselves and to be at no time permitted to come into contact with
the better class of inmates. To accomplish this satisfactorily, distinct buildings
and an almost entire staff of extra attendants, etc., would have to be supplied.
Indeed to give full effect to the classification system, four independent institutions
would be requisite. For the present we will, in fancy, content ourselves with
two only, one for the very bad and depraved and one for the average delinquent.
The latter, it may be presumed, are already provided for and that for the former
class provision will at once be made. Let us, in imagination, decide that the
vicious boys are now housed by themselves, and then speculate on the probabili-
ties of their moral reformation and how it is to be effected. Will this herding,
think you, contribute towards their emancipation from the bondage of sin or
divert their tendency towards criminal practices ? On what influences would
hopes be based to work this reform ? Where would that needful emulation
requisite to stimulate healthy desire to attain a better state of feeling and action
have birth in such a community ? Where all alike are bad and vicious, where
and by what process would the germ of goodness be generated ? Unless it can
be maintained with absolute certainty that the bad and vicious are hopelessly
and irretrievably bad and vicious, then the adoption of this system of herding
would be a serious, not to say, a terrible mistake. Theories are all very easily
propounded on the platform and elsewhere, but the practical demonstration of
them is not so easy of accomplishment. But, as a Merciful Providence never
ordained that the bad and sinful should be herded together and that the good
should congregate by themselves, this phase of the question need not be further
discussed. Still, it is not denied that some advantage might be gained by a
judicious system of classification founded upon the moral and mental condition
of the inmates, at the same time I must confess that I am not convinced that a
reformatory, with the proper structural arrangements and thoroughly equipped
with all needful appliances, and, most important of all, intelligently officered,
may not be efficiently worked without systematized classification.
Perfect classification, unless supernaturally guided, cannot be made with
certainty, consequently in its application oftentimes many may be classed among
the bad, who, if their hearts and the tendencies thereof could be ascertained,
should be graded as of the better class. Had we the power to analyse the hearts
of even the most vicious, or rather those in our fallible judgment so considered,
we might perceive therein some modifying and recuperative process gradually
developing, and it may safely be presumed, could this process be directed and
fostered into continuous action, that a good condition of moral health would in
the end be the result. It is not because the human heart detests the good that
evil abounds, but rather because it has not been educated to understand and
appreciate the solace and pleasure attendant on doing right. In the Providence
of God all are subject to temptation from within and without, therefore it is in-
cumbent on all, more especially those whose special mission it is to expend
every effort in assisting the weak to resist their evil tendencies by forcing into
activity the virtues of manfulness, self-denial and self-restraint. During the
period of development surround a boy with a fence shutting out all outward
temptation, what power of resistance will he have when the hour arrives which
compels that he enter on the world's arena to fight the battle of life ? The
answer to this and the result of such unwise subjection may easily be conceived.
The power to resist evil in greater or lesser degree, accordingly as it has been
cultivated, lies with every one. To sum up : Having the conviction that to
none is God's grace denied, that even in respect to the most hardened in vice, con-
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version is possible, I would, therefore, unless well satisfied of the thorough effi-
cacy to all of a complete separation of the different classes, hesitate at advising a
resort to the classification system. In dwelling thus far, crudely and diffusely
it must be confessed, on this question, I feel that I have trespassed on your
patience and now consider that it is about time I should proceed to the discussion
of matters more general in character.
Hitherto 1 have sedulously avoided discussing probabilities in relation to the
possible number of youths who have been subjected to treatment in this Refor-
matory and who, when released, bore evidence by their after conduct to the effi-
cacious and lasting character of this treatment. Many reasons actuated me in
this avoidance. Tst. The difficulty of obtaining reliable data through there being
no organized channels whereby to procure such ; and, 2nd. That were I, in the
past, governed in my conclusions respecting the percentage of the permanently
improved, giving consideration to the fitful and irregular manner in which infor-
mation in this respect was obtainable, others as well as myself might be mis-
led. It is to be deplored that some more direct means of acquiring reliable in-
formation regarding the movements of the lads after leaving here have not been
provided, but we will comfort ourselves with the hope that in tlie important
changes pending, this matter will not be overlooked.
For a considerable period, the result of a growing and more appreciative sen-
timent in favor of the institution on the part of discharged boys, a more regular
correspondence is being kept up, either with the inmates remaining here and with
whom they had "chummed," or with the instructors in whose immediate charge
they had been, or with the chaplains and sometimes with myself. Through these
means fairly correct data as to how many of those released are leading honest,
industrious lives is reached, as not only do they report on their own condition, they
dwell also on the well-doing or the ill-doing of others in their respective neighbor-
hoods who may have preceded or followed them from here. From these sources
as well as from many respectable people, here and there, interested in the institu-
tion, and also from those to whom boys have been apprenticed, information of a
most encouraging character is from time to time received. Many are steadily
employed and are earning good wages as mechanics ; some §ire in business for
themselves, others are holding positions of trust in manufacturing and in com-
mercial firms, and in some of the public institutions of the Province they also
have representatives in positions where integrity and intelligence are pre-requisites.
Not a few of them come here when taking their holidays, or when other opportu-
nities permit, and this fact bears gratifying testimony that the memories connected
with their sojourn here are not of an unpleasant character. From these also we have
much that is comforting regarding numerous other lads who have passed out.
Of course all are not doing as well as we would wish, but in summing up we have
reason to be satisfied that a not inconsiderable majority of those who have served
a term are so conducting themselves as not to discredit the efforts put forth by a
paternal Government to ensure their mental, moral and physical improvement,
and thus to successfully and honorably fight the battle of life.
The usual good order, progress and contentment have reigned throughout the
year and, if it were possible, in more marked degree than in the years preceding.
That this is so, is indicative that no relaxation of duty or carelessness of trust on
the part of all having charge has been manifested. Credit is not sought nor is it
due in this pai'ticular, as a conscientious sense of that duty and of that trust
compels faithful performance in every phase and detail.
Owing to declining health, advanced years and other causes, some of the staff
have, during the year, been retired. It will be satisfactory to learn that conse-
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quent on this the staff has been strengthened, healthier and younger men in
most cases filling the vacant posts and that through this we are in better condi-
tion to perform the work demanded.
Having already furnished you with all particulars respecting the fire
which, on the evening of the 8th of March, destroyed the buildings known as
the machine shop and the engine room and their contents, the steam boiler
excepted, it is not necessary, beyond recording the fact of the occurrence in this
report, to further dwell on the matter.
The reconstruction within certain limits as instructed, of the above, is pro-
gressing satisfactorily all the brick being done and the roofs on before the end of
September. Was much pleased at receiving your further instructions regarding
this work, conveying, after consideration, your desire that the buildings be
fully completed and made ready for occupancy.
Many other works of a material character were entered on and finished up
during the year, but, as these are already reported on and will be noted in your
minutes of inspection, it is not necessary that they be referred to at length.
The past season, owing to u, superabundance of rain, during the whole sum
mer, was not favorable to farming operations, still the returns from that source
were fully up to the average. The gardener s returns were of the usual satisfac-
tory character.
Everything connected with the stables and piggeries is in the most satisfac-
tory condition. The buildings are roomy and well ventilated and fully equipped,
and the stock therein are thriving and productive. The improvement in our
horned cattle noted in the previous reports still continues, and the young stock
coming forward are so bred as that the milking qualities will be of the first
order. Our pigs are also of the best breeds for porkmaking and we expect this
year — besides carrying forward between 50 and 60 store pigs — to pack over
7000 lb. of pork.
I have the honor to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
THOMAS McCROSSON,
Superintendent.
Dr. T. F. Chamberlain,
Inspector of Prisons, etc., Toronto.
STATISTICAL TABLES.
Shewing the operations of the Reformatory for the year ending 30th Sep-
tember, 1892,
In residence 1st October, 1891 185
Admitted during the year 07
Total number during year 252
Discharged according to sentence . 33
Reprieved 48
Died 1
Transferred to the Central Prison 1
" Industrial School 1
84
Remaining in residence 30th September, 1892 168
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Nationalities of the boys committed during the year, and of those committed
since the establishment of the Reformatory.
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States . .
Other countries.
Total.
aS3
50
8
4
2
3
67
1,495
193
77
33
159
24
1,981
Religious denominations of boys committed during the year, and of those
boys remaining in the Institution on the 80th September; also those committed
since the establishment of the Reformatory.
English Church
Roman Catholic
Presbyterian
Methodist
Baptist
Other denominations.
Total
0)
*-^
JZ
a
o
s
s
s
on
s
S
'si
3|
o
o
o ^
fc- <o
a^
o
O
M
H
20
24
7
12
616
663
205
379
3
90
28
67
1,981
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1 at 7 years.
1 at 8 "
2 at 9 "
4 at 10 "
Ages when Committed.
5 at 11 years.
12 at 12 "
11 at 13 "
11 at 14 "
Total
12 at 15 year.s.
7 at 16 "
1 at 17 "
67.
Periods of Sentence.
4
19
1
2 years
3 "
3 " and 8 months
3 " and 11 days 1
4 " . 3
4 " 1 month and 4 days 1
5 " ^
Indefinite period - ^
" " not to exceed 5 years.. 2
« " " " 3 " 1
3 months and an indefinite period not to exceed 5 years 5
6 "
1 year
2 years
3" "
1 year
2 years
2 "
4 months
5
5
5
5
4
3
^
4
Total
2
3
5
2
2
3
1
1
67
Crimes for which the 67 boys were convicted and sentenced to the
Reformatory.
Assault
Assault and robbery
Arson
3
1
3
Forgery ^
Housebreaking 1
Housebreaking and larceny 3
Incorrigible "
House stealing 1
Larceny 3"
Malicious damage ^
Obstructing railway 1
Receiving stolen property 1
Shop-breaking and larceny "
Vagrancy ^
Total ,
67
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Counties of the Province from which the 67 commitments were made
duiing the year.
Alsroma District
1
2
4
1
4
1
1
11
1
1
2
4
2
1
Oxford
Perth
Peterboro'
1
Brant
Elgin
Essex
Frontenac
2
1
Prince Edward
Renfrew
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Thunder Bay
Victoria
Welland
Wentworth
York
2
8
Grey
Haldimand
Hastings r
1
2
1
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Lincoln
2
3
1
^9,
Middlesex , . . . .
Northumberland and Durham . ,
Total
67
Counties of the Province from which the 168 boys now in residence
originally came.
Algoma District
Brant
2
7
2
3
7
.... 5
10
7
1
2
11
2
2
'.'.'.'. 6
2
Northumberland and Durham . .
Ontario
2
9,
Bruce
Carleton
Elgin
Oxford
Perth
Peterboro'
2
3
1
Essex
Prescott and Russell
1
Frontenac
Grey
Prince Edward
Renfrew
2
8
Haldimand
Halton
Hastings
Huron
Kent
Lambton
Leeds and Grenville
Simcoe
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Thunder Bay
Victoria
Welland
Wellington
Wentworth
York
Total
4
6
1
3
5
3
7
Lincoln
7
33
Middlesex
Norfolk
7
2
168
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Number of commitments since Confederation.
Commitments.
Year.
Number.
Number at
close
of Year.
1867
1868
1869
1870
1871
1872
1873
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
1885
1886
1887
1888
1889
1890
1891
1892
55
59
47
41
48
48
31
58
71
47
75
69
57
80
96
84
58
81
51
64
60
78
85
63
63
67
170
173
170
It
163
11
155
«
158
11
130
11
139
11
173
11
183
11
195
,,
196
206
11
216
11
250
11
263
11
245
11
242
11
220
• <
205
11
192
• (
193
210
1.
201
185
11
168
SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
Orillia, October 8th, 1892.
Sir, — I have the honor to offer for your consideration, the fifth annual report
of my inspection of the schools of the Reformatory for boys.
I have visited the schools twice during the present year, in May and again
in October. At each visit T spent three full days — one day in each room.
Two of the teachers of 1891 are still there, viz. : Messrs. Ferguson^ and
MacNamara. On the resignation of Mr. Murphy, Mr. MacPherson was appointed
to the senior Protestant division. Mr. MacPherson holds a II. class Provincial
Certificate, received a good training in professional work at one of the Provincial
Model Schools, and according to his recommendations, has taught with success for
many years.
Attendance.
There were in May 147 boys in attendance at school and 174 on the roll. In
October there were 146 in attendance and 161 on the roll.
Classification.
Of the 147 boys in May, 16 were in part I. of the first book, 14 in part II,
56 in the II. book, 52 in the III, and 9 in the IV. ; while in October there were
19 in the first part, 14 in the second part, 52 in the II. book, and 48 in the thir
book and 12 in the fourth.
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Progress.
So many matters must be considered, and so manj' obstacles must be
encountered that a correct estimate of the progress of the boys cannot be made.
So many boys go out and so many strange ones come in between any two of my
visits, so many are bright and many are dull, so many are anxious to learn and so
many are not, that to do justice the history of each boy should be given. How-
ever, I may say that the progress of the whole school for the last year was fully
equal to that of any previous year. Messrs MacNamara and MacPherson make
their own promotions ; but in Mr. Ferguson's division, it has been my custom for
the past four years to make the promotions, on examination, from his room into
Mr.MacPherson's. During the past year, 19 pupils were promoted into the senior
division. This fact will enable one to form an opinion as to the progress of the
pupils.
Subjects Taught.
In each division, arithmetic, reading, writing, spelling and literature have,
of course, most attention given them. At the same time grammar, composition,
geography and history are not altogether neglected.
Proficiency of the Boys.
In each subject in which I tested the boys a fair state of advancement was
shown, except in arithmetic. In each of the divisions the result was below my
expectations.
Discipline.
In none of the rooms was the discipline bad. There existed a kindly feeling
between the pupils and the teacher. When any grave misdemeanour occurs, the
case is reported to the Warden, and he, of course, sees that the proper punishment
is administered. This method implies that the report is taken for its face value,
and that implicit confidence is placed in the judgment of the teacher. Unless
this be done, very serious results will follow. If the boys be believed rather than
the teacher, no penalty will follow, or at least no penalty proportionate to the
magnitude of the offence. Thus it will be seen, in such cases, that the boys need
have no fear of the consequences and may act accordingly.
Equipment of Rooms.
The only apparatus that needs attention is the blackboards. The one in Mr.
MacPherson's room should be sand-papered and repainted. In each of the other
rooms more blackboard is needed. If the plaster on each side of the partition
between the rooms were painted each division would have sufficient.
I am, sir.
Your obedient servant,
ISAAC DAY
Dk. Chamberlain,
Inspector of Prisons, etc.
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PROTESTANT CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
Pentanguishene, October, 31st, 1892.
Dear Sir, — I herein present to you ray report as Protestant Chaplain of the
Ontario Reformatory for Boys, for the year ending September 30th, 1892.
All our services, both on Sabbath and week days have been carried on
regularly throughout the 3'ear. Catechism classes have been held twice each
month. The pastors of the English Church, and the Presbyterian Church,
Penetang, have had regular access to the boys of their church twice each month.
The library, such as it is, has been distributed each Monday morning. The
officers of the Institution have rendered me cheerfully all the help I desired in my
work.
The organist. Miss Jamieson, has rendered most faithful and efficient service
during the year. Now, if this were all, we should probably have reason to con-
gratulate ourselves. But when, looking upon all these things as the means of the
moral and spiritual uplifting of those committed to our charge, one looks for
fruit, I confess to a feeling of sore disappointment. Good impressions are made
by the Ti-uth, and by the Spirit of God, but the fear the boys have of each other
makes it very difficult to bring the fruit to maturity. This weakness of the moral
force, this lack of moral courage, is one of the penalties the transgressor has to pay
for his bad conduct, and it is a serious embarrassment to his moral and .spiritual
betterment. I am led to believe that in such work as we have here, one works
for the future, and must have patience until the seed is watered by the earlier
and later rain. The seed is good. It cannot all be lost. One plants in these
corrupt minds, the principles of a true manhood that will dominate the lives of
many of them hereafter. I am led on to cherish this belief from the favorable
reports that come to us concerning the boys that have gone out from us. The
greater part of them are doing well. Herein lies the strongest evidence that I have
di.scovered, that the work of this Institution, take all the departments together,
pays the State a thousand-fold. If one-half, even of the boys that are sent here,
are transformed into industrions, honest, God-fearing men, a grand work is done.
We have positive information that much more than that number are living honest
lives. How many of them are Christians I am not able to say, some of them, I
think, are, so that taking all things into consideration we can conscientiously
report progress.
We were much cheered by two visits from Sir Oliver Mowat, during the
summer. He attended our services and had opportunities of seeing the boys and
witnessing for himself how the services were conducted and what interest the
boys took in them. We were also favored with an address by Eev. Dr. Potts,
which the boys thoroughly appreciated. Also the evangelists Crossley and
Hunter came over from Midland and held a very interesting service with the
boys. Rev. Mr. Kingston, of the English Church, formed a confirmation class out
the boys that he visits here, and nine of them were confirmed by the Bishop.
I have the honor to be, sir,
Your obedient servant,
STEPHEN CARD,
Protestant Chaplain.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN'S REPORT.
Penetanguishene, October 1st, 1892.
^ Sir, — I have the honor to present my annual report as Roman Catholic
Chaplain of the Ontario Reformatory for Bovs for the year ending September
30th, 1892.
Boys in attendance September 30th, 1891 61
Boys admitted September 30th, 1891, to September 30th, 1892 19
Discharged through expiry of sentence 14
Liberated on account of good conduct 15
Died 1
Transferred to Protestant chapel 1
From the above table it will be observed that fifteen of the boys in my
pastoral charge were released during the year and fourteen othei's were dis-
charged through termination of their sentence.
The behaviour of my boys in general has been very good throughout, and
their attention to instruction in the chapel all that could be deiired. Their con-
duct at all times during Divine service and Sunday school has been such as to
elicit unstinted praise from all who have had the opportunity to observe them. It
is not in the nature of boys, whether free or in duress, to carry their heart on
their sleeves, but sufficient evidence has been afforded me, although the manifesta-
tions are not external in character, that the labor given on their behalf has been
productive of the most consoling results, and that the seeds of piety do not, in
their case, fall on barren ground. Befoie coming here many of these poor lads
have had the misfortune, through lack of home and parents — or what is even
worse, to have had parents who wholly neglected the duties imposed on them — to
be completely ignorant of Christian truth and the morality which it inculcates.
In such cases to provide them with the opportunities to be taught their duty to
God and their neighbor is a most meritorious work and to the one chosen to be
the agent in the dissemination of this knowledgf\ on him no light responsibility
rests. As chaplain, I place the influence of religion, the knowledge of its truths
and doctrines as absolutely necessary to form the boys' hearts and be also the
foundation stone on which they must build their future.
If men require the stimulus of promised reward to accelerate their etForts
to attain success, how much more do giddy, thoughtless boys need such stimulus
is a question easy to answer. In a small way, and at my own expense,
I instiluted a system of prizes for such as displayed the greatest proficiency in the
catechism classes during the year. My experience in this direction has been such
that I will, when the proper time arrives, make requisition on the authorities to
be supplied with appropriate prizes to be apportioned to such of my boys who, by
their knowledge of God's law and by the evidence they give of being governed by
it, may meiit recognition.
It is and has been our custom when giving instructions in Christian morality
to excite the boys, even from what might be called a worldly standpoint, the
virtues of manliness, self-control and unflagging eflbrts towaids self-sustainment,
believing that easy going piety alone will not enable them to make their own
way in the world, and that our eSorts in this line have not been thrown
away, the many letters I receive from those who have gone out to fight the
battle of life go far to satisfy me.
One of my boys, a dear little J ad, was stricken during the year with peri-
tonitis, which ended in death. He was called away May 14th, 1892. During his
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illness and before dying he had all the consolations which our holy religion pro-
vides. Hitherto when a Roman Catholic inmate of the Reformatory died it was
the custom to have the mass for the dead and the funeral services performed in
the parish church. Convinced that these impressive solemnities would have a
salutary effect on the fellow inmates of the departed, the consent of the
Superintendent was sought to have the rites take place in the institution
chapel. Consent being promptly given, the remains were carried to the
chapel, all the Roman Catholic boys being in attendance. Their mournful atten-
tion during the sad ceremonial was most edifying, and their tear-stained faces
whilst the requiem mass was sung gave proof of the sorrow felt for their comrade.
The impressions made on them through being face to face with death and its
terrors were, I have had ample evidence, month by month, of a most lasting
character.
That they are equally responsive to brighter vie'vs of life and to cheering
scenes proof is at hand, for in all my life I have not been in contact with a more
joyous crowd than I found myself among on the annual trip to the islands. From
the moment of .starting in the morning until the shades of the evening prompted
the homeward journey, the trip was enlivened by song, story and joke, and the
harmless playfulness during the pic nic on the island chosen for the purpose will
live in my memory for a life-time ; and that they duly appreciate such treats was
evident, on returning to the institution, by the hearty cheers in full voice for the
Reformatory and its officers.
In conclusion, I beg to say that every facility was afforded me throughout
the year at all times to have access to the boys in my charge.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant, ,
JAMES GIBBONS,
Dr. T. F. Chamberlain, Roman Catholic Chaplain.
Inspector of Prisons, etc., Toronto.
PROTESTANT SCHOOL MASTER'S REPORT.
Penetanguishene, October 24th, 1892.
Sir, — I have the honor to transmit the annual report of the Protestant
school for the year ending September 30th, 1892.
It will be observed that so far as the senior teacher's room is concerned, that
the report is only in part, as I only assumed the duties of the position on the
1st of February, 1892.
Our aim has been to give the boys practical knowledge, such as will be
beneficial to them in the ordinary affairs of every-day life. They have responded
very fairly to the efforts put forth on their behalf.
The tabulated statements of attendance, etc., are enclosed.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
J. C. MACPHERSON,
T. F. Chamberlain, Esq., M.D. Senior Protestant Teacher.
Inspector of Prisons, etc., Toronto.
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REPORT OF PROGRESS.
Number of boys in each class October 1st, 1891, and position of same on September
30th, 1892.
Number in
each class
Oct. 1st,
Position on Septembkk 30th, 1892.
Gone
1st
Class.
12
2nd Jr.
Class.
4
1
2nd Sr.
Class.
3
6
10
3rd Jr.
Class.
3rd Sr.
Class.
4th Jr.
Class.
4th Sr.
Class.
First Class
25
11
37
14
31
6
Second Junior Class ....
1
13
3
Second Senior Class ....
14
Third Junior Class
4
10
10
Third Senior Class
13
i"
3
8
Fourth Junior Class ....
3
Fourth Senior Class
2
Educational status of boys received and boys discharged, etc., for the year ending
September 30th, 1892.
1st
Class.
2nd Jr.
Class.
2nd Sr.
Class.
3rd Jr.
Class.
3rd Sr.
Class.
8
2
4th Jr.
Class.
3
3
4th Sr.
Class.
Total.
Discharged, etc
Received
3
18
5
7
8
10
10
2
2
29
42
Statement showing the educational status of boys received during the year, and their
position at the end thereof.
Number en-
tered in
each class
during the
year ending
Sept. 30th,
1892.
Position in Each Class September 30th, 1892.
Gone
1st
Class.
2nd Jr.
Class.
2nd Sr.
Class.
3rd Jr.
Class.
3rd Sr.
Class.
4th Jr.
Class.
4th Sr.
Class.
out.
Senior Fourth Class.
Junior Fourth Class . .
3
2
2
10
7
18
3
Senior Third Class ....
2
2
1
3
1
'"'is'
4
1
1
First Class
i
1
Total
42
15
5
9
5
1
2
3
2
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Report of Attendance
Senior teacher's room :
Aggregate attendance
No. of days taught
Average daily attendance, 41.6.
Aggregate non-attendance
f At work
Causes ....■{ Sickness
L Under punishment
Average daily non attendance, 9.4.
Assistant teacher's room :
Aggregate attendance
No. of days taught
Average daily attendance, 66.29.
f At work
Causes ....■{ Sickness
L Under punishment
Aggregate non-attendance ...
Average daily non-attendance, 3.97.
Quarter
ending
Dec. 31 st,
1891.
5204
76
282
12
19
313
Quarter
ending
Mar. 3lEt,
1892.
1941
48
465
364
47
54
5035
73
259
30
289
Quarter
ending
June 30th,
1892.
3198
73
669
563
48
58
4534
72
271
56
2
329
Quarter
ending
Sept. 30th,
1892.
2016
51
482
412
56
14
3259
51
52
74
23
149
Total.
7155
172
1616
1339
151
126
18032
272
864
142
74
1080
Statement shewing the number of boys belonging to the Protestant School, Oct. 1st, 1892.
Morning.
Afternoon.
Total.
22
29
28
37
50
66
Junior " "
ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL MASTER'S REPORT.
Penetanguishene, October 1st, 1892.
Sir, — I have the honor to transmit the following report as Catholic teacher
for the year ending September 30th, 1892 : —
The changes this year followed on the same lines as last year, those coming
in being in the lowest classes, while those going out were nearly all in the
highest.
The total number is greatly reduced, leaving only forty-nine.
Could the teacher hold out to the boys the certaii'ty that their industry
progress and good behaviour would lead to their being rewarded by a correspond-
ing shortening of their time here, the beneficial results would be surprising and
157
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A. 1893
almost incalculable to the boys' welfare, as habits of application and industry
formed and strictly adhered to while in school, where they are working wholly
for themselves, would not be readily departed from afterwards. But until such
promise can be made by the teacher, it will be vain to expect results such as are
to be had in public schools.
The following subjects comprise the course, viz., reading, spelling, writing,
arithmetic, literature, language and composition principally, with some attention
to geography, English and Canadian history and book-keeping.
Christian doctiine taught to all each day.
Statement of attendance, etc., enclosed.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
your obedient servant,
T. F.
Chamberlain, M.D.,
Insptctor of Prisons, etc., Toronto.
McNAMARA,
Catholic Teacher.
Report of Attendance.
Aggregate attendance
No. of days taught
Average daily attendance .
Aggregate non-attendance
Causes .
( At work
J !
Sickness
tUnder punishment .'.
Average daily attendance
Quarter
Quarter
1
Quarter |
ending
ending
ending |
Dec. 31st,
Mar. 31st,
June 30th,
1891.
1892.
1892.
3922
3347
3133
744
65
71i
52-m
5ie
43Ht
429
543
723
88
14
64 1
48
25
23
7^'^
Q62
lli%
Quarter
ending
Sept. 30th,
1892.
2226
54
137
49
59
m
Total.
1262
265
m
1832
215
155
m
Statement showing number in each class September 30th, 1891, and same September
30th, 1892.
No. in
each class
Sept. 30th,
1891.
Position in
Class Septembek 30th, 1892.
1st
Junior.
1st
Senior.
2nd
Junior.
2nd
Senior.
3rd
Junior.
3rd
Senior.
4th
Junior.
4th
Senior.
Fourth Senior .
Fourth Junior.
Third Senior . .
Third Junior . .
Second Senior .
Second Junior.
First Senior . . .
First Junior. . .
4
5
11
9
15
8
3
6
2
4
1
7
1
3
3
6
'"' l"
1
2
3
Total
61
1
9
9
3
4
2
Gone
out.
30
158
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A. 1893
Statement showing the Educational Status of boys entered during the year and same
boys at end of year.
Number
entered in
each class
during
year end-
ing Sept.
30th, 1892.
Position in Each Class September 30th, 1892.
Gone
1st
Junior.
1st
Senior.
2nd
Junior.
2nd
Senior .
3rd
Junior.
3rd
Senior .
4th
Junior .
4th
Senior.
out.
Fourth Senior. .
1
3
2
1
(i
2
4
1
Third Senior.
2
1
1
1
Third Junior
1
3
2
2
1 died
3
3
1
I
5
2
Total
19
1
4
1
1
1
Educational Status of boys received and discharged during year endin g September
30th, 1892.
1st
Junior.
1st
Senior.
2nd
Junior.
6
2
2nd
Senior.
I
3rd
Junior.
2
5
3rd
Senior.
3
7
4th
Junior.
1
3
4th
Senior.
4 "
Total.
Received
Discharged
4
3
2
2
19
31
Statement showiisg number in each class September 30th, 1891, and in same classes
September 30th, 1882.
September 3«th, 1891. .
September 30th, 1892. .
1st
* 1st
2nd
2nd
3rd
3rd
4th
4th
Junior.
Senior.
Junior.
Senior.
Junior.
Senior.
Junior.
Senior.
6
3
8
15
9
11
5
4
4
4
5
11
10
7
5
3
Total.
61
49
159
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REPORT OF SURGEON.
Sir, — I have the honour to submit the Medical Report of the Ontario
Reformatory for Boys for the year ending September 30th, 1892. The sanitary
condition of the Reformatory is good, and the boys have been enjoying fairly
good health during the year.
We have had about the ordinary amount of sickness that might be expected
in a family like ours but no epidemic visited us during the past year.
One boy, Charles Smith, died of peritonitis on the 15th of May, which has
already been reported.
During the fall of '91 and the spring of '92 we had a number of cases of
pneumonia, but all made good recovery.
About the usual number of minor accidents, with one broken leg and two
broken arms, make up the list of casualties for the year.
Quite a number of boys come to us with scrofulous affections, but leave us
in a very much improved condition.
One boy sent us last year was certainly better fitted for some hospital than
an institution like ours, and 1 reported the matter to the Warden in the following
communication : —
PiNETANGUiSHENE, September 30th, 1892.
Sir, — In reply to your communication requesting a report on the condition
of the boy William Palmer, I beg to say that on examination at the time of his
admission he was found to be suffering from diabetes, and from the history he
gave must have been suffering from the disease for some months. He was at
once placed in the hospital, and has been kept under treatment since that time.
J am pleased to say that he is much improved, but of course cannot say at this
stage that it will be permanent.
I wish to add that I do not see the wisdom of sending such cases to the
Reformatory, as this Institution is certainly not intended to be used as a hos-
pital for such cases.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
P. H. Spohn,
Thos. McCrosson, Esq., . Surgeon.
Superintendent.
In closing my report I would again suggest that it would be well to make
some change in reference to the water supply for the Reformat(^ry. Since the
erection of the " Penetanguishene " summer resort, which is every season becom-
ing more and more crowded, the water supply of the Reformatory is in danger of
contamination. The outlet of the Penetanguishene Hotel sewer is but a short
distance above the intake pipe of the Reformatory, and as westerly winds prevail
the discharge from the sewer pipe is driven in the channel between Magazine
Island and the mainland, past the Reformatory intake pipe. Of course, with the
laro-e supply of good spring water to be had this can be easily remedied.
I have the honour to be. Sir,
Your obedient servant,
P. H. SPOHN,
To Dr. T. F. Chamberlain, Surge&n.
Inspector of Prisons, Toronto.
160 *
56 Victoria. Sessional I^apers (No. 10) A. 1898
TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
UPON THE
HOUSES OF EEFUOE
ORPHAN AND MAGDALEN ASYLUMS
AIDED BY THE
PEOVINCE OF ONTARIO,
BEING FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30th SEPTEMBER, 1892.
FBINTED BY OBDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SONS, 68 & 70 FRONT STKEET WEST
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A. 1893
Office of the
Inspector of Prisons and Public Charities, Ontario,
Parliament Buildings, Toronto, December, 1892.
Sir, — I have the honor to transmit herewith, to be presented to His Honor the
Lieutenant-Governor, the Twenty- third Annual Report upon the Houses of Refuge
and Orphan and Magdalen Asylums aided by the Province, being for the year ending
30th September, 1892.
I have the honor to be. Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Itispector.
The Honorable J. M. Gibson, M.P.P.,
Secretary of the Province of Ontario.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A. 1893
HOUSES OF REFUGE AND ORPHAN AND MAGDALEN ASYLUMS.
TWENTY-THIED ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
INSPECTOR OF PRISONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES
OP THE
PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
Parliament Buildings,
Toronto, December, 1892.
To (he Honorable George Airey Kirkpatrick, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province
of Ontario.
May it Please Your Honor : —
Herewith I beg to submit the Twenty-third Annual Report upon the Houses of
Refuge and the Orphan and Magdalen Asylums aided by the Province of Ontario,
being for the official year ending on tlie 30th September, 1892.
T have the honor to be,
Your Honor's most obedient servant,
T. F. CHAMBERLAIN,
Inspectoi\
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A. 1893
CONTENTS
PAGE.
Houses of Refuge . 1-56
Introduc' ion 1
Table shewing names and operations of Befuges 1
Sexes of inmates , 2
Religious denominations of inmates 2
Nationalities of inmates 2
Previous residence of inmates 2
Aggregate and average stay of inmates 3
Grants to Refuges for 1892, table shewing 4
Table of amounts expended for maintenance 5
Separate Reports upon Refuges 6 56
House of Industry, Toronto 6-7
House of Providence, Toronto 8-0
Home for Incurables, Toronto 10-11
Aged Women's Home, Toronto 12
St. Joha's Hospital, Toronto 13-14
Convalescent Home, Toi'onto 15-16
The Church Home, Toronto 16-17
House of Refuge, Hamilton 18-19
Home for Aged Women, Hamilton 19-20
St. Peter's Home, Hamilton 20-21
Eouse of Industry, Kingston 22-23
House of Providence, Kmgston 24-25
Roman Catholic House of Refuge, London 26-27
Home for Aged Men, London 27-28
Home for Aged Women, London 29-30
Convalescent Home, London 31-32
St. Patrick's Refuge, Ottawa 33-34
St. Charles Hospice, Ottawa 34-35
Home for the Aged, Ottawa . . 36-.37
Refuge Branch Orphans' Home, Ottawa 37-38
The Home for Friendless Women, Ottawa 38-39
The Refuge of Our Lady of Charity, Ottawa 40-41
House of Providence, Guelph 41-42
The Thomas Williams Home, St. Thomas 43-44
House of Providence, Dundas 44-45
Home for the Friendless, Chatham 46-47
The Widows' Home, Brantford •. 47-48
The Home for the Friendless, Belleville 49-50
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No 10) A. 1893
Separate Reports upon Refuges — Continued. page.
The Protestant Home, Peterborough 50-51
House of Providence, Peterborough 52-53
Old Ladies' Home, Gait 53-54
Home for the Friendless, Windsor 55-56
Orphan Asylums '. 57-90
Introduction 57
Sex, religious denominations, etc., of the children 57-58
Total number maintained 58
Grants to Orphan Asjdums for 1892. table of 61
Gusts of maintaining Asylums, table of 59
Aggregate stay of inmates , 59
Separate Reports upon Orphan Asylums 62-90
Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Toronto 62-63
Protestant Orphans' Home, Toronto 63-64
Girls' Home, Toronto 64-65
Boys' Home, Toronto 66
Newsboys' Lodgings, Toronto ()7-68
Infants' Home, Toronto 68-69
St. Nicholas Home, Toronto 70
The Haven . 71-72
St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, Hamilton 72-73
Protestant Orphan Asylum, Hamilton 73-74
Boys' Home, Hamilton 74 75
Girls' Home, Hamilton 75-76
Home for the Friendless, Hamilton • 77
Orphans' Home, Kingston 78
House of Providence Orphanage, Kingston 79
Hotel Dieu Orphanage, Kingston 80
Orphans' Home, Ottawa 81
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum, Ottawa 82
St, Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Ottawa 83
Roman Catholic Orphans' Home, London 84
Protestant Orphans' Home, London 85
Women's Refuge and Infants' Home, London 86
Protestant Home, Orphanage Branch, St, Catharines 87
St. Agatha Orphanage Asylum . 88
Orphans' Home, Fort William 89
Hotel Dieu, Orphanage, Windsor 90
Magdalen Asylums 91-95
Introduction 90
Religious denominations, etc., of inmates 92
Government grants, table of , 81
Maintenance, cost of 91
Separate Reports 93-95
Industrial Refuge, Toronto 93-94
Good Shepherd's Female Refuge, Toronto 94-95
viii
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Sessional Papers (No. 1(0.
A. 1893
HOUSES OF REFUGE.
There has been no increase during tlie year in the number of these Institu-
tions receiving aid from the Province.
In many instances improvements have been made in the buildings and addi-
tional comforts have been provided for the inmates by the respective boards
of management. The results of the efforts put forth by the ladies, who in most
cases control and manage these institutions for the comfort and happiness of the
aged and in many cases helpless inmates, are most gratifying. For particulars as
to the number of inmates, condition of buildings, etc., see reports of my inspections.
Name of Refuges.
House of Industry
House of Providence
Home for Incurables
Aged Women's Home
St. John's Hospital
Convalescent Home
The Church Hume
House of Refuge
Home for Aged Women
St. Peter's Home
House (if Industry
House of Providence
Roman Catholic House of Refuge. .
Aged Men's Home
Home for Aged Women
Convalescent Home .
St. Patrick's Refuge
St. Charles' Hospice
Home for the Aged
Orphan's Hoiire ( Refuge Br. )
Home for Friendless VVomen . .
The Refuge of our Lady of Charity.
House of Providence
The Thomas Williams' Home
House of Providence
Home for the Friendless , . . . .
The Wiviow's Hoine
The Home for the Friendless
The Protestant Home
House of Providence
Old Ladies' Home
Home for the Friendless
Locations.
Toronto
do
do
do
do
do
do
Hamilton . . . .
do
do
Kingston
do
London
do
do
do
Ottawa
do
do
do
do
do
Guelph
St. Thomas . ,
Dundas
Chatham , . . .
Brantford . . . .
Belleville
Peterborough
do
Gait
Windsor ....
Totals, 1892.
Totals, 1891.
1 (n.)
-^ 2,
84
228
10.5
IG
18
22
11
88
22
13
49
88
54
24
17
.S
114
(59
28
19
29
119
28
15
103
21
12
7
22
16
5
16
1,465
1,349
o <u
V, be
•I -5
=3 35
70
174
50
7
180
392
7
46
5
24
76
78
27
11
7
19
78
31
18
16
60
107
62
8
94
5
4
2
13
59
2
55
1,787
1,762
'U +3 O
2 ^ ^ S
a g ® 5
_ So s "S
154
402
155
23
198
414
18
134
27
37
125 i
166
81
35 i
24
22
192
100
46
35
89
226
90
23
197
26
16
9
35
75
7
71
3,252
3,086
41
204
19
3
167
392
2
45
2
14
71
58
14
8
2
19
69
10
13
9
58
96
50
8
77
7
2
1
12
52
1
55
1,581
1,.537
13
25
30
5
10
3
4
«
2
2
5
22
6
3
3
11
7
5
7
1
1
7
3
9
3
3
1
3
2
4
208
200
i =-2
Scj _ Oi
C a 00
S K Oi-I
100
173
106
15
21
19
12
81
23
21
49
86
61
24
19
3
112
83
28
19
30
129
33
12
111
16
11
8
22
20
4
13
1,463
I 1,3J9
5(5 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
The usual information obtained from each Refuge in respect of sex, religious
denominations, nationalities, and previous residences of the inmates, has been
•summarized as under :
Sex.
Male
Female
Religious Denominations.
Roman Catholic
Protestant -
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States -
Other Countries
Nationalities.
Previous Residence.
1,477
1,775
-3,252
1,727
1,525
-3,252
1,051
674
1,191
173
47
IIG
-3,252
Received from Cities or Towns in which the Refuges are
located --------- 2,001
Received from Counties in which the Refuges are located 564
Received from other Counties in the Province - - - 019
Emigrants and foreigners ------ 68
■2,252
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
The next table shews the aggregate stay of the inmates, upon which the
■amount of aid to be granted by the Government to each Refuge is based. The
average stay per inmate is also given :
Name of Refuges.
House of Industry . . Toronto
House of Providence do
Home fur Incurables ■ do
Aged Women's Home , . . do
St. John's Hospital do
Convalescent Home do
The Church Home -. do
House of Refuge Hamilton
Home for Aged Women do
Sb. Peter's Home do
House of Industry Kingston
House of Providence do . . . . ,
Roman Catholic House of Refuge London
Aged Men's Home do
Home for Aged Women do ,
Convalescent Home do
St. Patrick's Refuge Ottawa
St. Charles' Hospice do
Home for the Aged do
Orphans' Home (refuge branch) do
Home for Friendless Women do ,
The Refuge of Our Lady of Charity do
House of Providence Guelph
The Thomas Williams' Home St. Thomas . . ,
Home of Providence | Dundas
Home fcr the Friendless j Chatham
The Widows' Home ! Brantford
The Home for the Friendless Belleville
The Protestant Home Peterborough
Location.
House of Providence.
Old Ladies' Home . . .
do
Gait.
I
Home for the Friendless Wind
Totals, 1892
Totals, 1891
154
402
ir>o
23
198
414
18
134
27
37
125
1G6
81
35
24
22
192
100
46
35
89
226
90
23
197
26
16
9
35
75
7
71
3,252
3,086
•'^7,021
115,895
37,675
5,420
8,615
9,636
3,974
30,151
8,200
5,857
19,874
38,808
22,308
8,911
5,608
1,734
42,494
29,275
9,917
6,211
11,159
44,368
12,226
5,525
38,476
5,775
4,206
2,771
8,125
9,858
1,516
6,428
598,017
556,396
240
288
243
235
43
23
220
225
303
158
159
234
275
254
233
79
221
292
215
177
125
196
135
240
195
222
262
308
232
131
216
90
183
180
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A. 1893
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56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A.!l89a
SEPARATE REPORTS.
HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, TORONTO.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the-
annexed summaries.
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 -
Admitted - ' -
Total number of inmates . _ .
Discharged . _ . . _
Died -.--.-.
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
From the City of Toronto
From the County of York and otiier counties
Emi»rants and foreioners
Males
Females
Canadian
Eno-lish
Irish
Scotch
United States ■
Other countries
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex.
Nationalities.
Religious Deyiomiiiations.
Rece ipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of Toronto - - -
From inmates ------
Income from propertj^ belonging to the House
Subscriptions and donations - - - -
From other sources _ _ - -
84
70
154
41
13
100
154
142
8
4
154-
110
4t
154
10
- Qo
61
- 12
4
- 2
154
143
11
154
$2,2.s9 35
8,000 00
243 00
978 00
1,802 50
9,025 36
,338 21
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothino- furniture and furnishings
Fuel, light and cleaning-
Salaries and wages
Other expenditures . - -
S9,309
49
402
75
7,216
37
1,325
00
3,934
60
822,338 21
Governmient Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 37,021 daj's at 5 cents - - - $1,851 05
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents per day - - - 740 42
S2,591 47
Inspections.
I visited the House of Industry, Toronto, on the 13th May. There were then,
in residence 102 persons, namely, 72 males and 30 females, of all ages. The
admissions during the year numbered 66 ; and 1,913 families received out-door
relief (representing 7,543 persons). There were 14 deaths among the inmates
during the same period. There is accommodation for about 112. Quite a num-
ber of the younger and middle-aged men do a considerable amount of work about
the hou.se and premises. Some of them have been in the Institution for moi'c
than a year, and should, I think, be able to earn their livelihood outside. The
building is now heated with stoves which are unsatisfactory and a source of
danger. I would recommend that a system of hot-water or steam-heating be
introduced from the standpoint of comfort and ecomomy. That class of indi-
viduals known as tramps are provided for in a separate building in I'ear of the
main building. The donnitories, dining-rooms, bath-rooms, water-closets, base-
ments, etc., were all in good order. The expen.ses of this Institution amount to
about $22,000 a year for provisions, fuel, wages, etc. The city contributes largely
towards its maintenance.
I mnde an inspection of the House of Industry, Toronto, on the
19th November. Therenvere 106 inmates — 73 males and 33 females — of all ages.
In addition to these about 30 tramps were cared for each night. At the present
time the latter sleep in an outbuilding, prepared for summer use : they are supplied
with blankets, and receiv^e their breakfast in the morning. They do no work.
A little later, when winter sets in, beds will be provided for them, and they will
receive breakfast and dinner and will be required to cut wood for half a day.
No industrial work is undertaken in this Institution : the inmates simply
look after the care and cleaning of the house and premises. The building was,
in good condition. It is supplied with gas and city water, and heated with coal
stoves. A .system of hot-water or steam-heating shoidd be adopted as it would
be much more economical, safer and secure a more even and comfortable tempera-
ture.
The Institution is managed by a board of forty gentlemen.
The city supplies funds for outdoor relief and transient tramps, and the
government grant, proceeds from investments, donations, etc., maintains the
inmates. The books were in proper order.
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HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, TORONTO.
Fall particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries.
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st Octobar. 1891 ----- 228
Admitted - - - - - - - - . - - 174
Total number of inmates - _ - . _ 402
Discharged ----- . - _ _ 204
Died - - - - . 25
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - - 173
402
Places Admitted From..
City of Toronto _.---___ 314
County of York, and other counties of Ontario - - - 85
Emio-rants and foreigners ------ 3
402
' Sex.
Male ----------- 130
Female -_----_-- 272
402
Nationalities.
Canadian - -.- - - - - - - - 128
English -.----.-- 33
Irish .-..----.- 230
Scotch ---------- 5
United States --------- 2
Other countries _----.-. 4
402
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - - - - -..
Roman Catholics - - - - - - - - 19
Other Religions (or not known) ------ 383
402
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario ' - - - - $10,97G 73
From the City of Toronto ----- 1,950 00
From inmates, in payment of board - - - 2,531 39
Subscriptions, donations, and bequests of private indi-
viduals ------- 6,897 33
From other sources ------- 3,690 21
$26,045 66
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Ex'penditures.
Food of all kinds ---.._ -$14,451 63
Clothing, furniture and furnishings . _ _ 2,880 34
Fuel, light and cleaning . . . . . 2,527 04
Wages - ^ - - ' - - - - - - 508 75
Ordinary repairs _-_-_. 1,342 01
Other expenditures - - - - - - 4,187 41
$25,897 18
Government Aid for 189'B.
Allowance for 75,979 days, at 5 cents - - - $3,798 95
Supplementary aid, 2 cents per day - - - - 1,519 58
55,318 53
Incurable Branch.
Allowances for 39,9 IG days, at 15 cents - - - 5,987 40
$11,305 93
Inspections
I visited the House of Providence, Toronto, on the 24th November. The
inmates on that day numbered 361, namely, 120 men, 202 women, and 38 chil-
dren. The children were from two weeks to four years of age. At the age of
four, or between four and five years they are sent to the Orphans' Home at Sunny-
side.
The buildings and grounds were in their usual state of good order, The
dormitories, dispensary, kitchen, laundry, nursery, school-rooms, chapel, and play-
room were all clean and well kept..
The ward for incurables contained a large number of old and helpless people,
many of them unable to leave their beds. The building is heated with steam and
supplied with city water, and lighted with gas.
The Institution is well supplied with nurses and there is a goodstaflf of medi-
cal attendants.
The books were found to be properly kept.
I made an inspection of the House of Providence, Toronto, on the 20th May,
when there were 359 inmates, viz., 110 men, 206 women, and 43 children and
infants. Seventy-three deaths have occurred since the 1st October. There is no
change in the premises to be noted since my last visit.
Eveiy department was in good order and well managed. The books were
found to be properly written up.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 18P3
HOME FOR INCURABLES, TORONTO.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates
105
50
155
Discharged . . _ .
Died . - - - -
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From..
From City of Toronto -
From the Count}'^ of York and other counties
Male
Female
Sex.
19
HO
106
155
]28
27
155
75
80
155
Nationalities.
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Religious Denominations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic . _ -
Other religions - - -
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of Toronto
From other municipalities
Payments from inmates
Subscriptions, donations and income
Other sources
10
41
54
34
20
2
4
155
154
1
155
5 2,804 60
2,000 00
3,643 52
16,318 85
1,211 87
;25,978 84
$ G,682
()6
825
03
8,547
G7
4,2!)7
75
3S5
73
0,581
80
$22,320
64
$3,767
50
1,883
75
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Ex'penditure.
Food of all kinds
Clothing and furnishings
Fuel, light and cleaning
Salaries and wages - - .
Repairs _ . _ .
Other expenses
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 37,675 days, at 10 cents per day
Supplementary grant, 5 cents per day
Total - - - - - - $5,651 25
Inspections.
I instructed Mr. Nicholson of this department to make an inspection of this
Institution. He )-eporied as follows:
As instructed bv you I vi.-^ited the Home for Incurables, Toronto, on the
18th M;iy. The patients there numbered 101 — 45 males and 56 females. There
is accommodaiion for 130.
Tlie building was in excellent order thi'ougho it, and the patients were
evidently receiving good attention. A recent impi-ovement is the addition of tea
and ootiee urns and steam table equipments of trie dining hall and nurses'
pantry.
Since your last inspection also hydi ants, with sufficient supply of hose in the
emergency of Hie, have been placed on the several tloors of the building.
Arrangemeiits should be made foi- keeping vegetables and fruits elsewhere
than in the basement of the Insiitutinn. Such stor.ige is too warm for the
preservation of these supplies, and the exhalations from decaying vegetables are
of course a soui'ce of danger from a sa.iitary point of view. I found the records
properly entered up.
I made an ins]icction of the Home for the Incurables, on the 25th November,
when there wcie 122 inmates — 54 men and 58 women. Tiiirty-four deaths were
recorded during the year.
The public wards and private rooms, dining-rooms, dispensary, kitchen,
laundry, bath-rooms and water-closets were all in good order There is a
resident medical officer, a good supply of nurses, and a good medical staff in
attendance.
Eighly-seven of the inmates contribute nothing towards their maintenance,
and the majority of these are from the city. The remainder of the inmates pay
from $2.50 to $6 per week.
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AGED WOMEN'S HOME, TORONTO.
Full particulars of the operations uf this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Tvmates.
In residence 1st October, 1891 - - - -16
Admitted - - - - - - - 7
Total number of inmates - _ . - . 23
Discharged "•-----_ 3
' Died ..--._. 5
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 15
23
Religious Denominations.
Protestant ..-.-. 23
23
Nationalities.
Canadian - -- - - - -11
Eno-lish - - - - - - - 8
Irish -- - - - - - -4
Scotch -_--_--
23
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto - - - - - - 20
County of York and other counties - - - 3
— ^- 23
The receipts and expenditures of this Home are included with those of the
Industrial Refuge.
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 5,420 days at 5 cents - - $271 00
Supplementary aid at 2 cents per day - - 108 40
Total _ _ . - - $379 40
Inspections.
I made ^n inspection of the Aged Women's Home, Toronto, on the 20th May-
There were 15 inmates on that day. I found the premises and building in
good condition. The apartments were clean and well kept. There have been two
admissions and four deaths since the 1st October.
All the inmates contribute from five to six dollars per month towards their
maintenance.
Religious service is held twice on Sunday and on Thursday evening of each
week. The Home is managed by a -committee of ladies.
The bath-rooms, water-closets, etc., were in good order, supplied with city
water.
I visited the Aged Women's Home, Toronto, on the 18th November.
There were sixteen old ladies in residence, paying from five dollars per month
upward.
The building, which is a new one, is heated by steam and supplied with city
water.
The bath-rooms and water-closets were in good order. The books were pro-
perly kept.
12
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL, TORONTO.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, Ist October, 1891
Admitted - . - _ .
Total number of inmates
Discharged _ - - - .
Died . . . - .
In residence, 30th September, 1892
18
180
198
167
10
21
198
Places Adrifiitted From.
City of Toronto . _ _
County of York and other counties
Other places
Sex.
118
4
76
198
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Other countries
Religions Denominations.
Nationalities.
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario
" (Jity of Toronto
" Inmates - - -
" Subscriptions
' Other sources
198
198
191
- 7
198
101
- 68
16
6
7
198
$1,250 10
- 1,090 90
5,537 15
- 620 66
257 50
i,7o6 30
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Sessional Papers {No. 10).
A. 1893
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Furnishings, etc.
B'uel
Salaries and wages
Ordinary repairs
Other expenses -
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 8,015 days, at 10 cents per day
Supplementary Grant, at 5 cents
Inspections.
S2,338
58
296
83
894
26
1,473
64
67 45
- 2,188
86
3^7,259 62
$861 50
- 430 75
$1,292 25
The St. John's Hospital, Toronto, was inspected by me on the 14th May.
There were then 23 patients under treatment. Five deaths have occurred during
the year. All patients admitted pay a weekly rate, varying from $3 to $15.
Every department of the Hospital was found to be in the best of order. There
is a good staff of medical students and trained nurses. The books are well kept.
I made an inspection of the St. John's Hospital, Toronto, on the 1 9th Novem-
ber. There were twentj^-three patients — adult females.
A new addition is being built to this Hospital on the north side of the pre-
sent building. The authorities expect to have it finished and ready for occupation
by the New Year. The Hospital was clean and orderly thi-oughout, it is well man-
aged. There is a good supply of nurses and a good staff of medical attendants.
The books were properly entered up.
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Sessional Papers (No 10).
A. 1S93
THE CONVALESCENT HOME, TORONTO.
Full pai ticular.s of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891,
Admitted . - . -
Total number of inmates
Discharged . . . .
Died . . . - _
In 1 evidence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto
County of York
Other places -
Male
Female
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Other denominations
22
392
414
392
3
19
414
143
271
414
193
221
414
354
58
2
414
Nationalities.
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Province of Caitario
From the City of Toronto
Payment from inmates
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources
140
153
-
72
-
26
-
fi
-
12
$1,084 95
3,24G
20
645
70
3,571
89
858
53
414
),407 27
15
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds ------- $2,082 29
Furniture and furnishings - - - - 1,263 27
Fuel - - - ^ 531 24
Salaries and wages ------ 1,024 15
Repairs, ordinary ------ 345 76
Other expenses ------ 1,632 92
1,879 63
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 9,636 days, at 10 cents - - - $963 60
Supplementary allowance, at 5 cents - - - - 481 80
L,445 40
Inspections.
I visited the Convalescent Home, Toronto, on t1ie 14th May. There were 26
patients being cared for, namely, 18 males and 8 females. Since the 1st October
last, 277 have been admitted, and 2 have died. The building is heated by hot-air,
lighted with coal-oil lamps, and the water supply is from a well. The drainage
and ventilation are good. The dining-room, dormitories, bath-room, water-closets,
etc., were clean and in good condition. The books were written up to date.
I visited the Convalescent Home, Toronto, on the 19th November. There
were then 17 patients — 11 men and 6 women. There was no change in the build-
ing or grounds to be noted, since my last inspection. Everything pertaining to
the Home was in the best of order, giving evidence of good management. The
books I found to be properly kept.
CHURCH HOME FOR THE AGED.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries:
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October 1891, - - - - - 11
Admitted 7
Total number of inmates _ . - - - 18
Discharged -_-_,---- 2
Died - - - - 4
In residence, 30th September 1892 - - - - - 12
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto 16
Other counties of Ontario -_-,-_ 2
16
18
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A 1893
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities
Male
Fomale
Protestant
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario
From the City of Toronto
From payments made by inmates
Subscriptions, donations, etc
6
12
18
2
11
4
1
$147 94
682 10
253 83
L,033 87
Expenditures.
Food I f all kinds
Clothing and furnishings
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc
Salaries and wages
Repairs
Other expenses
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 3,974 days, at 5 cents per day
Supplementary grant at 2 cents
$440 16
35 41
- 188 42
173 53
29 25
307 55
$1,174 32
198 70
79 48
Total
$278 18
Inspections.
18
18
IS
I visited the Church Home, Toronto, on the 20th May. There were eight
inmates on that day, namely four men and four women.
There is a home for old people, it is managed by a committee of ladies and is
principally supported by St. George's Church. Three of the inmates have died
since the 1st October last.
No change has taken place in the premises since my last visit. The books are
well kept and the management is commendable.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A, 1893
HOUSE OF REFUGE. HAMILTON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 -
Admitted
Total number of inmates
Discharged - _ .
Died - - - .
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Adnfiitted From.
City of Hamilton . . .
County of Weutworth and other counties
Other places . . . _
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
46
134
4.5
8
81
134
129
1
4
134
87
47
- 134
86
48
— 134
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario
" City of Hamilton
" Municipalities
" Inmates
7
38
63
13
9
4
— 134
p2,707 .53
4,600 60
191 G7
18
r,499 80
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothing, furnishings, etc
Fuel
Salaries and wages
Ordinary repairs
Other expenses
K467
01
243
63
739
48
1,023
00
163
63
862
45
$7,499 80
Govermnent Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 30,151 days at 5 cents - - $1,507 55
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents per day - - 603 02
Total ..---_ $2,110 57
Inspections.
I beg to report that I made an inspection of the House of Refuge, Hamilton,
■on the 12th November, on which occasion there were 84 old people in residence
— 53 men and 29 women, and 2 children under twelve years of age.
The house was clean and nicely kept throughout. There were three deaths
during the year. Only three of the inmates contribute anything toward theii-
maintenance.
HOME FOR AGED WOMEN, HAMILTON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 22
Admitted - - - ■ - - - 5
Total number of inmates _ . . . 27
Number discharged ----- 2
Number of deaths ----- 2
In re.sidence, 30th September, 1892 . - . 23
— 27
^Places Admitted From.
City of Hamilton . . . . . 27
27
19
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Religious Denomination.
Protestant --_-__ 27
27
Nationalities.
Canadian - -■- - - - -4
English - - - - - - - 8
Irish -------- 7
Scotch ------- 7
United States - - - - - - 1
27
The receipts and expenditures of this Institution are included wtth those ot
the Protestant Orphan's Home, Hamilton, and therefore details cannot be given
here.
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 8,200 days at 5 cents - - $410 00
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents - - - - 164 00
Total - - - - - - $574 UO
ST. PETER'S HOME, HAMILTON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st. October, 1891 _ - . ]3
Admitted - . . . . 24
Total number of inmates . . _ - 37
Discharged - - - - - - 14
Died - .... 2
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 21
37
Places Admitted Froim.
City of Hamilton - - - - - 30
County of Wentworth and other counties - - 6
Other places . . . . _ l
Sex.
37
Male - - - - - - - )7
Female ..-.., 20
— 37
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$567
90
100
00
200
00
1,012
25
959
45
412
79
37
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - 31
Eoman Catholic . . . . - 6
37
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - 16
English - - - - - 14
Irish .-.---- 4
Scotch ...--- 3
Other countries . . - .
Recei'pts.
From the Government of Ontario
" City of Hamilton
" Municipalities . _ .
" Inmates
" Subscriptions, donations, etc
" Other sources
Total . _ - - $3,252 39
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - - - - 680 22
Clothing, furnishings, etc - - - 3 1^3 21
Fuel - - - - - - 179 83
Salaries and wages - - - - 198 00
Ordinary repairs - - - - - ....
Other expenses ----- 1,274 28
Total ..--.. ,$2,655 54
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 5,857 days, at 10 cents - - $585 70
Supplementaiy aid, at 5 cents per day - - 292 85
Total ------ $878 55
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the St. Peter's Home, Hamilton, on the 6th of May.
There has been no change in this Home, calling for special remark since my last
visit. All the rooms were clean and in good order, and the inmates appeared to
be comfortable and contented. There were eight men and eight women being cared
for, each of whom contributes something toward their maintainance, from $5 to
$10 per month. The management is good, and the records are well kept.
I made an inspection of the St. Peter's Home, Hamilton on the 12th of Novem-
ber. There were then 22 inmates, 12 men and 10 women. Seven deaths occurred
during the year. There has been no change in the building or grounds since my
last visit.
The matron was absent on this occasion and I was unable to examine the books.
The Home was in very nice order throughout.
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A. 189a
HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, KINGSTON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the-
annexed summaries :
Moveinents of hiTYiates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 _ _ _
Admitted - - . _ _
Total number of inmates . _ _
Discharged _ . . _ _
Died - -----
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
City of Kingston
County of Frontenac
Other counties of Ontario
Other Places
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of Kingston and county Frontenac
Payment from inmates
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources -" _ - .
22
49
—
76
125
71
5
—
49
125-
82
18
20
-
10
12.5
87
38
97
28
125.
24
34
49
9
6
8
125-
—
12S
729
50
8-2.5
00
258
00
725
80
18
33
^2,551 6.3
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothing, furniture and furnishigs
Fuel ....
Salaries and wages _ _ _
Repairs, ordinary
Other expenses, including rent and taxes.
Government Aid for 1893.
SI ,.578
06
306
83
380
05
494
hi)
265
75
174
65
5,199 84
Allowance for 19,874 days, at 5 cents - - $ 093 70
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents per day - - 397 48
Total - . - . . $1,391 18
Inspections.
I inspected the House of Industry, Kingston, on the 22nd June. The in-
mates on that day numbered 49 — 30 males and 19 females, This Home is well
managed, and I found considerable improvement since my last visit. Although
having not much land for cultivation, and that of poor quality, the garden was
looking well and gave promise of a good crop of vegetables. All the old^people
appeared to be happy and contented. The books were well kept.
I inspected the House of Industry, Kingston, on the 28th September and
saw all the inmates then in residence — 29 males and 20 females. Two deaths
occurred during the year.
No change has taken place in this Institution during the past year. The build-
ing is heated by wood stoves, and is lighted with coal-oil lamps.
City water is supplied. Every part of the building was clean and in good
order. The old people appeared to be comfortable and happy. The books and
accounts were well kept.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, KINGSTON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
-annexed summaries :
Movement of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates -
Discharged - - -
Died ... -
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
City of Kingston -
County of Frontenac -
Other counties and places
Sex.
88
78
58
22
8G
166
166
31
46
89
166
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Other countries
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From municipalities
Income from property
Payment from inmates
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources -
-
83
—
83
166
7
- 159
—
166
40
_
-15
-
91
-
12
-
8
166
$1,604
46
75
00
109
77
461
87
6,075
78
1,571
35
),897 73
24
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - - .
Clothing and furnishings
Salaries and wages
Fuel, light and cleaning
Repairs, ordinary - . - -
Other expenses . . . _
$3,528 47
1,204 26
40 00
835 55
89 34
- 1,049 42
747 04
Government Aid j or 1893.
Allowance for 38,808 days, at 5 cents - - $1,940 40
Supplementary aid at 2 cents per day - - - 770 i Q
Total ------ $2,716 56
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the House of Providence at Kingston, on the 21st
June. There were 39 men and 3 women in residence on that day. Forty-one
have been admitted since the 1st October, and 9 deaths have occurred during
the same period. Every department of the Institution was in good order. A
new wing or addition, which has been in process of erection during the past year,
will be finished in August, and will be occupied by the old people. It will
accommodate about 100. The books were found in proper order.
I made an inspection of the House of Providence, Kingston, on the 28th
September. There were then in residence 83 old people — 42 men and 41
women. There have been 22 deaths during the year. New heating apparatus is
being placed in the old building, and other repairs are being made. The new
building will be ready for occupation next month, and will be very complete in
every re.spect. It is heated with hot water, supplied with city water and gas
The day-rooms, kitchens, dining-rooms, dormitories, bath-rooms, and water-closets
were all in good order. The books were properly kept.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 18P3
ROMAN CATHOLIC HOUSE OF REFUGE, LONDON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted _ _ _
Total number of inmates
54
27
— 81
Discharged
Died . - - .
In residence, 1st September, 1892
14
6
61
81
Places Admitted From..
City of London -
County of Middlesex
Other counties of Ontario
27
7
47
81
Sex.
Male
Female
25
56
81
Religious J)enor}iinations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Canadian
English
Irish
Other countries
Nationalities.
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of London
Payment from inmates
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources
—
81
— 81
-
18
3
54
6
— 81
$1,260
49
],442
5,951
6,825
70
70
01
$14,979 90
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds ----- $6,096 55
Clothing, furniture and furnishings - - - 1,671 7.3
Fuel -.--.. 1^816 29
Salaries and wages - . - . - 234 50
Repairs, ordinary ----- 440 33
Other expenses, including rent and taxes - - 5,247 34
.5,506 74
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 22,.308 days, at 5 cents - - $1,115 40
Supplementary aid at 2 cents per day - - 446 16
Total ------ $1,561 56
Inspect roNs.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make the second inspection of this Institution. A
copy of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you, I made an inspection of the Roman Catholic House
of Refuge, London, on June 29th. Sixty-eight old people were'in the Institution
on that date. There is a lack of accommodation for this number, and in con-
sequence, the authorities have to make use of the attic and store-rooms for
sitting-rooms during the day. A number of the more intelligent-looking old
people I spoke to, and without exception they were all satisfied with the care
received.
On examining the books of this Institution and the Orphan's Home in con-
nection, I found them clean and entered up to date.
HOME FOR AGED MEN, LONDON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 24
Admitted - - - - - - - 11
Total number of inmates 35
Discharged ------.g
Died -----.. 3
In residence, 1st September, 1892 - - - - 24
Places Admitted From.
City of London ------ 33
County of Middlesex - - - - - . .
Other counties of Ontario . - _ . 2
27
35
35
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Male
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex.
Religious Deiiominations.
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - -
English - . - -
Irish - - _ -
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Prnviace of Ontario
From the City of London
Payment from inmates
Subscriptions and donations -
Government Aid for 1893.
35
■
35
33
2
35
2
- 15
10
35
1 282 17
1,794 00
357 86
220 27
$2,660 30
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds ----- $940 89
Clothing, furniture, and funiisliings - - - 23i> 26
Fuel - - - ^ - - - 143 67
Salaries and wages ----- 32I 00
Repairs, ordinary - - - - - 7 05
Other expenses - - - _ _ 244 36
$1,896 23
Al]o%A^ance for 8,911 days at 5 cents - - $445 55
Supplementary aid at 2 cents per day - - - 178 22
Total ----- $623 77
Inspections.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make a statutory inspection of this Institution.
A copy of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you I made an inspection of the Aged Men's Home, Lon-
don, on June 28th.
The building now in use is a rented one and is soon to be vacated for a new
and more commodious one which, through the liberality of Mr. McCormack, is
being erected. For this reason no improvements of the exterior or the grounds
have been carried on this season. The interior, however, was plain but clean.
Twenty-four old men were in residence on the day of my visit, four only of
whom contribute anything towards their su{)port. With the exception of one
patient suffering from palsy, the inmates were in good health. The books of the
Institution were in a neat and orderly condition.
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Sessional Papers (No, 10).
A. 1893
HOME FOR AGED WOMEN, LONDON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Moveyiients of Inmates.
In residence 1st October, 1891
Admitted - - -
Total number of inmates
17
7
— 24
Discharged . _ _
Died - -• -
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
City of London
County of Middlesex
Other counties in Ontario
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
2
3
19
22
1
1
24
24
24
24
24
24
Canadian
Engl ish
Irish -
Scotch
United States
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario
" City of London -
From payments made by inmates
Subscriptions, donations, etc.
Other sources
15
5
3
1
24
$239 05
581 25
419 00
314 00
54 45
29
L,607 75
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Exfenditures.
Food of all kinds - . _ - . $72.3 12
Clothing and furnishings - - - - 104 38
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc. - - - - 193 89
Salaries and wages - - - - 348 15
Repairs, ordinary - - - - - 20 28
Other expenses - - - - - 283 59
$1,673 41
Government Aid for 1893.
m
Allowance for 5,608 days at 5 cents per day - - $280 40
Supplementary grant at 2 cents - - - 11216
Total .-.--_ $392 56
Inspections.
I visited the Home for Aged Women, London, on the 9th May. There has
been no change in this Kome since my last report. Everything about it was in
good condition, and the books were properly written up. There were fourteen old
women in residence on tlie day of my visit.
Mr. Aikens made an inspection of this Charity, and reported as follows :
When I visited the Home for Aged Women at London, on Sept. the 12th,
according to your request, I found it not. On making further enquuy I learned
that the inmates had been removed a day or two prior to my visit to the new
building, the gift of Mr. McCormack, which is henceforth to combine what has
formerly been the " Old Men's Home," and the " Home for Aged Women," under
the new name of " Home for Aged People." The building is entirely new, and
when furnished, will accommodate about 80 persons, the intention being to divide
this number equally, forty for males and forty for females. I met some of the
ladies who are on the board of management, and was informed that hitherto, to a
great extent the same committee had managed both of these institutions, and
that their amalgamation would not in any way interfere with, but i-ather facili-
tate the carrying on of the work. Eighteen old ladies were in the building on
the above date, and the old men were to be removed from their present quarters
in a few days. The site of the Institution is an admirable one, the architecture
modern and the conveniences for taking care of old persons quite complete. The
books and records, which I found in good order, will now be united with those of
the Old Men's Home, and carried on under the new Institution name.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1S93
CONVALESCENT HOME, LONDON.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates
Discharged
Died - - - .
In residence, 30th September, 1892
City of London
Male -
Female
Places Admitted From,.
Sex.
Religious Denominatioy\s.
Protestant
Roman Catholic -
Other denominations
Canadian
English
Irish -
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Nationalities.
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of London -
I'ayuient from inmates -
>Subscriptions and donations
Other sources -
3
19
20
2
-3
$177 30
20 00
307 07
880 48
,384 85
22
22
19
8
22
22
9
13
— 22
22
9
5
2
5
1
22
31
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A. 1893
Ex'penditures.
Food of all kinds - - * - - - $860 73
(Jlothing, furniture and furnishings - -
Fuel - - - - - - - 85 83
Salaries and wages - - -.- - 216 00
Repairs, ordinary - - - - -
Other expenses, including rent and taxes - - 111 70
.S774 26
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 1,734 days, at 10 cents - - - $173 40
Supplementary allowance at 5 cents - - 86 70
.^260 10
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Convalescent Home, London, on the 9th May
The inmates then numbered 2 men and 1 womari. There have been no deaths
during the past six months. The Home was in satisfactory order in all its parts,
and the mjinagement commendable. The books also were well kept.
Mr. A ikens made an inspection of this Charity, and reported as follows:
I made the second inspection of the Convalescent Home, London, according
to instructions from you, on September the 12th.
This Institution is undenominational, is managed by a committee of ladies,
and as its name implies, is intended to afford a home for persons leaving the
hospital and who are unable to do anything for themselves. On the day of my
visit it contained four old ladies. Its, importance, perhaps by reason of its limited
population, does not seem to impress the citizens of London very much, for on
making enquiry, one authority told me there was no such place, another that it
had become merged into some of the other city charities. However, the lady in
charge informed me it is kept constantly full during tiie winter months. When
full it gives accommodation for twenty-tive. Two paid employees look after the
Home, besides what labour the inmates can render.
The. building is unpretentious,.but quite clean both inside and outside as well
as the grounds. The books, also 1 found to be entered up to date.
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ST. PATRICK'S REFUGE, OTTAWA.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution are shown in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - 114
Admitted ----.-_ ^^
Total number of inmates - - - - 192
Discharged --._._' gg
Died - - - - - - - 11
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 112
192
Sex.
Male - - - - - - _ 79
Female - - - - - _ \\^
192
Religious Uenorainations.
Protestant ----- . 2
Roman Catholic ----- igg
Other religion (or not known) - - ... i
Nationalities.
192^
192
Canadian - - - - - _ 51
English - - - - - _ -26
Irish ------- 110
Scotch - - - -- - -4
Other countries - - - - - _ \
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa - - - - _ -125
County of Carleton and other counties - - - 62
Emigrants -----__. 5
192
The receipts and expenditures of this Charity are included with those of the
Ori)hanage branch.
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario - - - $3,784 33
From the County of Carleton - - - 70 00
Income ----__
From payments made by inmates - _ .
Subscriptions, donations, etc - - -
Other sources ---...
$13,136 91
3 (R.) 33
905
50
5,219
09
■ 3,157
99
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Ex'penditures.
Food of all kinds - . .
Clothing and furnishings
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc
Salaries and wages
Repairs ordinary . _ _
Other expenses
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 42,494 days, at 5 cents per day -
Supplementary grant, at 2 cents - - .
Total .----. $2,974 58
Inspections.
I made an inspection of St. Patrick's Refuge, Ottawa, on the 8th February
when there were 117 old people (54 men and 63 women) in residence.
The dormitories, beds and bedding were in good order, as also were the dining-
rooms, water-closets, etc. The men occupy the first flat, and the women the second
flat. Each flat is supplied with bath-rooms, water-closets, and dining-rooms.
The books were properly entered up.
S3,652
54
1,342
31
1,286
03
350
03
856
04
3.080
28
$10,667 23
$2,124
70
849
88
ST. CHARLES HOSPICE, OTTAWA.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institutipn will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 69 '
Admitted -__.__ 31
Total number of inmates _ _ . _ lOO
Discharged - - - - - - 10
Died --.-.-. 7
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 83
Sex.
Male - - - - " - - - 31
Female ------- 69
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - ....
Roman Catholic - - - - - 100
100
100
100
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56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 1(0. A. 1893
* Nationalities.
Canadian -.-... 91
Irish - - -- - - -5
Other countries _ . _ . _ 4
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa ------ 64
County of Carleton . _ _ . _ 28
Other counties - - - - ' - - 5
Emigrants, foreigners, etc . . _ _ 3
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario . _ _ $887 63
From the County of Carleton . _ -
Income - - - - -
From payments made by inmates - - -
Subscriptions, donations, etc
Other sources . - . _ .
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Chithing and furnishings
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc
Salaries and wages
Repairs, ordinary
Other expenses
Government Aid for 1893.
100
100
230 75
1,663
52
645
05
167
10
% 3,5 94
05
1,848
48
183
04
350
14
297
50
95
43
446
54
$3,221 13
Allowance for 29,275 days, at 5 cents per day - $1,463 75
Supplementary grant, at 2 cents. - - - 585 50
Total ------ $2,049 25
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the St. Charles Hospice, Ottawa, on the 9th Febru-
ary. There were then in residence 23 males and 58 females, a total of 81. Three
deaths are recorded since the beginning of the year.
The building is heated with hot water, and receives its water supply from
the city service. The dining-rooms, dormitories, bath-rooms, water-closets, etc.,
are well looked after, and the premises generally are in good order. The books
were written up to date.
35
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 189&
HOME FOR THE AGED, OTTAWA.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries ;
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted _ _ .
Total number of inmates
28
18
46
Discharged
Died
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Male
Female
Protestant
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Other countries
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
13
5
28
46
46
6
14
23
2
1
46
46
46
46.
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa
County of Carleton -
Other counties
Emigrants, foreigners, etc.
26
Beceipts.
From the Government of Ontario
From the County of Carleton
Income - - -
From payments made by inmates
Subscriptions, donations, etc.
Other sources
8
—
4
$703 71
200
00
93
30
136
06
2,589
13
136
97
J,8o9 17
4(>
36
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A 1893
Expenditure.
Food of all kinds _ . .
Clothing and furnishings -
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc.
Salaries and wages
Repairs, ordinary - - -
Other expenses - - -
Government Aid for the Year 1893.
Allowance for 9,917 days at 5 cents per day -
Supplementary aid at 2 cents
Inspections.
$715
78
5
49
237
81
615
96
136
40
1,523
02
13,23 1
46
$495
85
198
34
$694 19
I made an inspection of the Protestant Home for the Aged, Ottawa, on the
8th February. On that day there were 27 inmates, all old men.
Every department of the Institution was in good order, and the book.s
properly kept.
REFUGE BRANCH, ORPHANS' HOME, OTTAWA.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 19
Admitted ...... 16
Total number of inmates . . . . j^5
Discharged --.__. 9
Died -.--... 7
In residence, 1st September, 1892 - - - 19
35
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa - - - - - - 28
County of Carleton . - . . _ 3
Other counties of Ontario - - - - - 4
Sex.
Female ------- 35
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - - 35
35
35
35
37
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 10). A 1893
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - ' - 5
English .---..- 3
Irish ---..-_ 23
Other countries ______ 4
35
The receipts and expenditures of this Charity are shewn in the report upon
the Orphans' Home, Ottawa.
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 6,211 days, at 5 cents - - $310 55
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents per day - - - 124 22
Total - - - - ,- S43i 77
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Refuge Branch of the Orphans' Home, Ottawa^
on the 8th February.
There were 18 old ladies in residence. The apartments were all in good
order. The register was written up to date.
. THE HOME FOR FRIENDLESS WOMEN, OTTAWA.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 29
Admitted ..__-.- 60
Total number of inmates _ - - _ 89
Discharged - - - - - - -58
Died --..... 1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 30
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa ------ 63
County of Carleton and other counties - - - 22
Emigrants -._._. 4
Sex.
Male - - - - - - - - 12
Female ------- 77
89
89
89
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - • - 61
Roman Catholic ------ 27
Other religions - - - - - - 1
89
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Nationalities.
Canadian ------ 28
English - - - ----- 19
Irish ------- 27
Scotch - - - - - - - - 7
89
Other countries ------
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario - - - $366 45
From the City of Ottawa - - - -
Payment from inmates - - - - - 20 30
Subscriptions and donations . - - - 500 35
Income - - - - - - - 3,504 44
$4,391 54
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - - - - $1,072 76
Clothing, furniture and furiiishings - - - 20 15
Fuel ' - - - - - - 372 64
Salaries and wages ----- 1,320 09
Repairs, ordinary ----- 30 »3
Other expenses, including taxes and insurance, etc. - 1,442 68
$l-,259 15
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 11,159 days at 5 cents -• - $557 95
Supplementary aid at 2 cents per day - - - 223 18
Total ------ $781 13
Inspections.
I inspected the Home for Friendless Women, Ottawa, on the 6th February.
On that day there were 33 inmates — 22 adults and 11 children. There has been
no change in this Institution since my last visit. The inmates are principally"
employed at laundry work. The rooms are comfortable, and the beds and
bedding clean. The bath-rooms and water-closets are in good order. The
Institution is managed by a committee of ladies. The books are properly kept.
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THE REFUGE OF OUR LADY OF CHARITY, OTTAWA.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Refuge during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - 119
Admitted - - - - - - - 107
Total number of inmates - . _ _ 226
Discharged - - - - - - - 96
Died -----_. 1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 129
226
Religious Denominations.
Protestant ---_.. i
Roman Catholic ------ 225
Other religions (or not known)
— 226
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - 145
English ----_-. 8
Irish - - - . _ - - . 70
Other countries - - - . . 3
— 226
Places Admitted From.
City of Ottawa - - - - - - 125
County of Carleton ----- 2:8
Other counties and countries - - - - 73
226
The income of this Charity, exclusive of the Government grant of $798.12
was $7,000, and the expenditure $8,740.
The collective stay of the inmates was 44,368 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $3,105.76 as Government aid for 1893.
Receipts.
From the Government of Ontario - - $ 798 12
From the County of Carleton - - -
Income - - - - - - .....
From payments made by inmates - - - 500 00
Subscriptions, donations, etc - - - 2,500 00
Other sources . - . - . 4^000 00
$7,798 12
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothing and furuishings
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc
Salaries and wages . - -
Repairs, ordinary and extraordinary
Other expenses
Inspections.
H,510
00
775
00
1,050
00
400
00
230
oo
1,775
00
5,740 00
I inspected the Refuge of our Lady of Charity, Ottawa, on the 9th
February. There were 127 inmates, namely 101 adult females and 26 children.
There have been admitted since the 1st October 36, and 28 discharged, no
deaths. The children are taught in both the English and French tongues. They
are also trained to do ordinary housework.
The adult inmates are employed at laundry work, sewing, knitting, dress-
making and book-binding.
The dining-room, class-room, dormitories and all departments were clean and
tidy. A new stone addition, for laundry work and book-binding, has been
erected. The Institution is heated with steam, and is well supplied with bath-
rooms, wash-rooms and water-closets. The books were well kept.
HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, GUELPH.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, l..t October, 1891 - - - 28
Admitted ....... u2
Total number of inmates . _ . . 90
Discharged - - - - - - - 50
Died - - 7
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 33
90
Places Admitted From.
From the City of Guelph ... - 36
From the County of Wellington and other counties - 54
Foreigners, etc -
Sex.
Male _....-. 46
Female ------- 44
41
90
90
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Edigious Denominations.
Protestant ------- 8
Roman Catholic ----- 82
90
Nationalities.
90
$
840
91
100
00
136
75
297
16
300
00
462
81
Canadian - - - - - - -28
English ------ 6
Irish - - - - - - -49
Other countries . . - _ . 7
Receipts.
Province of Ontario - _ . -
City of Guelph - - - _ .
Municipalities - - _ - -
From inmates in part payment for board
Income from property - - _ -
From all other sources _ . - .
$2,137 ea
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - _ - -
Clothinof and furnishinofs - - . .
Fuel, light and cleaning
Salaries and wages -----
Ordinary repairs - _ _ _
Other expenses - - . - .
$2,524 61
Government Aid for the year 1893.
Allowance for 12,226 days at 5 cents per day - $611 30
Supplementary aid at 2 cents - - - 244 52
$855 82
Inspections.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make an inspection of this Institution. A copy
of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you I made the second inspection of the House of
Providence, Guelph, on July 8th. The names of 36 inmates were on the register
on that date, 19 males, 15 females and 2 children. One of the inmates was an old
man aged 103, rather an interesting individual at this late date. From what T
could glean from him, mentally he was much more vigorous than physically.
The building has bed accommodation for 54, is heated by hot air, and is supplied
with water from a spring well. This Institution is under the same management
as St. Joseph's Hospital, and is in a fair state of efficiency. The books were
neatly kept and well entered up to date.
42
n,356
82
311
75
206
10
72
50
94
6S
482
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THE THOMAS WILLIAMS' HOME, ST. THOMAS.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted ---._.
Total number of inmates -
Discharged ------
Died --.-._
In residence, 30th September, 1892 -
Places Admxitted From.
City of St. Thomas - - . -
Male -
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex.
Relicfious Denomiii a lions.
Nationalities.
Canadian . _ . .
English - - - -
Irish - - - - -
Other countries - - -
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario •■-
From the City of St. Thomas
From payments by inmates -
From other source^, subscriptions, etc.
Income - - - _
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - - .
Clothing and furnishings
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc -
Salaries and wages - - -
Other expenses - _ -
43
.15
8
—
23
8
3
- 12
—
23
23
—
23
7
16
—
23
- 18
5
—
23
- . 0
b
fi
3
—
2.3
$200 o5
767 7^i
73
08
117
73
Sl,la9
09
.So77
•23
94
88
143
34
3^i9
oO
84
96
Sl,229 91
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Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 5,525 days' stay at 5 cents per day - 276 25
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents - - - 110 50
$386 75
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Thomas Williams' Home, St. Thomas, on the 9th
May. On that day there were 14 women and 2 men in residence, none of whom
contribute anything towards jthe-r maintenance. The Institution is dependent
upon the grants from the City and the province, and the donations of friends.
The house was in very satisfactory condition, all the apartments clean, neat,
and orderly.
The books are properly kept.
I made an inspection of the Thomas Williams' Home, St. Thomas, on the
20th October. There were 15 old people in charge, namely, 3 men and 12
women.
All the rooms were in good order, clean and well kept.
I would recommend that the water supply be obtained from the city system,
also that water-closets be placed in the building. Gas should also be introduced
for lighting. The books were correctly entered up. The management of the
Institution is satisfactory.
HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, DUNDAS.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 103
Admitted ------- 94
Total number of inmates - - - - — 197
Discharged - - - - - - -77
Died ------- 9
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 111
Places Admitted From.
City of Hamilton - - - - - - 100
County of Wentworth, and other counties - - - 87
Other places - - - - - - 10
Sex.
Male - - 77
Female ------- 120
197
197
— 197
Religious Denominations.
Protestant * - - - - - - 18
Roman Catholic - - - - - - 179
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197
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - -50
English ------- 24
Irish - - - - - - - 93
Scotch ------- 15
Other countries - - • - - - 15
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario - - - $1,713 94
From the City of Hamilton . - - 200 00
From the County of Wentworth - - - 300 00
From other municipalities . . _ :i();i 34
From inmates- - - - - - 1,596 30
Income ------ 708 00
Subscriptions and donations of private individuals - 724 07
Other sources ----- 2,423 52
r,971 17
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds ----- $4,540 26
Clothing, furniture, and furnishings - - 1,221 61
Fuel, light, and cleaning - - - - 930 57
Other expenditures ----- 1,051 47
$7,743 91
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 38,476 days' stay, at 5 cents - 1,923 80
Supplementary aid, at 2 cents per day - - 769 52
Total ----- $2,693 32
Inspections.
I instructed Mr. Nicholson to make an inspection of this Institution. A
copy of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you, I visited the House of Providence, Dundas, on the
21st June. The inmates numbered 185 — 41 men, 70 women, and 74 boys, and
they appeared to be well cared for. The dormitories were being renovated and
painted, and weresomewhat disarranged in consequence, otherwise the Institution
was in excellent order. The grounds are many acres in extent, and include an
extensive orchard, vegetable garden, etc. An examination of the records showed
them to be well kept.
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A. 1893
THE HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, CHATHAM.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found
annexed summaries :
MoveTnents of Inmates.
in the
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted - - -
Total number of inmates
Discharged - - -
Died - - - -
In residence, 30th September, 1892
21
5
26
7
3
16
26
Places Admitted From.
Town of Chatham
County of Kent
Emio-rants, foreign, etc
24
2
_— 26
Sex.
Male
Female
20
6
26
Religious Denom^inations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic
24
2
26
Nationalities.
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
26
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the Town of Chatham
From inmates themselves
From other sources
46
$185 85
2,000 00
404 55
$169 79
^2,760 19
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothing and furnishinga
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc
Salaries and wages
Other expenses
$519
39
66 02
517
15
418
89
375
08
L,896 53
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 5,775 days' stay, at 5 cents per day - $288 75
Supplementary Aid at 2 cents - . . xi5 50
Total ------ $404 25
Inspections,
I visited the Home for the Friendless, Chatham, on the 25th January, when
the inmates numbered 17, namely, 3 females and 14 males. None of these con-
tribute anything towards their maintenance. ^The same is mauaged by a com-
mittee of ladies.
The building is heated with hot water. The water supply is from a well •
Every department was found to be in good order, and the books well kept.
I made an inspection of the Home for the Friendless, Chatham, on the 17th
October, and found there were 17 inmates This is a gfood brick buildinof, well
1 1 ^
■situated. Every "department was clean and in good order. It is heated with
•hot water and supplied with well water. The records are correctly kept.
THE WIDOWS' HOME, BliANTFORD.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
3innexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 12
Admitted - - - - - . - 4
Total number of inmates . . . \q
Discharged ------ 2
Died - - - - - - - - 3
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 11
16
Places Admitted From.
City of Brantford ----- 16
Province of Ontario - - - - - - . .
16
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Irish
ReceiyU
Expendit ares.
Government Aid for 1893.
Inspections.
Sex
Female - - - - - " " ^^
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - " - " ^^ ,^
lo
Nationalities.
Canadian ----"' ^
Endish - - - " ■ " " ^
3
Scotch ..----- 3
Other countries -•--"'
United States ----'"
1
— IG
From the Province of Ontario - - - SI 77 76
From inmates - - - - " - ? ^o
From other sources ----- -^^^ ""
§945 88
Food of all kinds . . - - - ij;2.S8 03
Clothing and furnishings - - - - r'^ I?
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc - - - - "^^ '7
Salaries and wages - - - - - - 192 55
Other expenses - - - - - 124 80
S705 94
Allowance for 4,206 days' stay, at 5 cents per day - $210 30
Supplementary aid at 2 cents - - - - 84 1 2
$294 42
I made an inspection of the Widows' Home, Brantford, on the 7th May.
The House was in its usual good condition, and the inmates, twelve old ladies
were beino- well cared for. The management is in the hands of a committee of
ladies. An examination of the books showed them to be properly kept.
I made an inspection of the Widows' Home, Brantford, on th§ 21st October.
There were ten old ladies in the building on that day, and three had died during
the year.
There is no new feature about the Institution to report since my last inspec-
tion. Every department was in good order, and the management commendable.
The books were correctly kept.
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THE HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, BELLEVILLE.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the-
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st, October, 1891 . - . . 7
Admitted ------ 2
Total number of inmates - - - _ 9
Discharged ------ 1
Died - - - - - - - ..
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - «
Places Admitted From.
Sex.
Male
Female
-
Eeligious Denomim
Protestant
Roman Catholic
-
Nationalities.
Canadian
Enolish
Irish
- - -
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the City of Belleville
From inmates - . -
Subscriptions and donations
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds
Clothing and lurnishings
Fuel, light and cleaning-
Salaries and wages
Other expenses
4 (R.) 49
— 9.
From the City of Belleville - - - - 8
From the County of Prince Edward - - - - ...
From other counties - - - - - 1
a
9
6
3
3
2
4
$108 25
100
00
52
00
229
36
$489
61
$304 34
32
00
71
38
52
18
18
oa
S477 9a
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Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 2,771 days at 5 cents per day - $138 55
Supplementary Aid - - - - - 55 42
Total .... - Si9:i 97
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Home for the Friendless, Belleville, on the 5th
February, wheu there were 8 old people in residence, 6 males and 2 females, who
appeared to be well cared for.
There is only accommodation for 9 persons. The building is heated with
hot-air and supplied with city water. The beds, beddinj^-, and apartments were
clean and orderly.
The Home is attached to the Hospital and has an infectious ward on the
second flat and is entirely separated from the Hospital and the Home when neces-
sary by an iron passage-way leading outside. All is under the management of
Miss Gordon, the matron. The books and registers are well kept.
I made an inspection of the Home for the Friendless, Belleville, on the 30th
November. The inmates were seven old people, namely, two men and five women
all belonging to the city, and the city council makes a grant from year to year
for their maintenance. The rooms were all clean and in nice order. The man-
agement is under the care of the matron of the Hospital.
THE PROTESTANT HOME, PETERBOROUGH.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - 22
Admitted - - - - - - 1^
Total number of inmates . _ - 35
Discharged - - - - - 12
Died ------- 1
In residence, 80th September, 1892 . - - 22
35
Places Admitted From
From the Town of Peterborough - - - 14
From the County of Peterborough and other counties - 21
35
Sex.
Male ------- 14
Female ------- 21
50
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Religious Denominations.
Protestant ------ 35
85
Nationahties.
Canadian ------ 15
Eno^lish .-_--- 6
Irish ------- 8
Scotch -.-.-- 4
United States
Other countries ----- 2
35
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario - - - $269 01
From municipalities for board of inmates
From inmates -----
Subscriptions and donations - -
Other sources _ _ _ - -
372
11
995
54
71
97
L,708 63
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - -
Clothing ind furnishings
Fuel, light and cleaning-
Salaries and wages - - .
Other expenses . - -
Government Aid for 1893.
$856
59
85
12
135
07
345
80
340
15
L,762 73
Allowance for 8,125 days, at 5 cents per day - $406 25
Supplementary Aid, at 2 cents - - - 162 50
Total ----- $568 75
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Protestant Home, Peterborough, on the 14th
January. There were then in residence 18 old people — 8 men and 10 women, and
1 child. The Home was in excellent order throughout, and the inmates appeared
to be well cared for. There is accommodation for 25. The books were entered
up correctly.
Mr. Mann made the second inspection of this Charity, and reported as fol-
lows : According to your instructions, I paid a visit to the Protestant Home,
Peterborough, on the 20th September, 1892, for the purpose of making an Inspec-
tion of this Institution. On this occasion there were 21 old people in residence,
9 males and 12 females. The only change in regard to this place since the last
inspection to note was that ventilating pipes have been put in, which of course
will add to the comfort of the inmates. The books were found to be entered up
and satisfactorily.
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A. 189a
HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, PETERBOROUGH.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates
16
59
75
Discharged ------
Died ------
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - . -
Places adffhitted from.
From the Town of Peterborough
From the County of Peterborough and other counties -
Emigrants, foreigners, etc - - .
Sex.
52
3
20
13
20
36
75
Male
Female
50
25
75
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Religious Deno^minations.
Nationalities.
4>
71
75
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario -
From municipalities for board of inmates
From inmates - - - -
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources - - - -
25
1
44
$141. 25
290 00
463 00
75
52
$897 25
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ExiDenditures.
Food of all kinds , - - - - Sl,110 00
Clothing and furnishings - • • - - 109 00
Fuel, light and cleaning - - - - 52 00
Salaries and wages - - - - -
Other expenses - - - - - 41 75
$1,312 75
Government aid for 1893.
Allowance for 9,858 days at 5 cents per day - $492 90
Supplementary aid, 2 cents ... - - 197 16
Total ... - - $690 06
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the House of Providence, Peterborough, on the 14th
January. The inmates numbered 27 — 14 men, 12 women and 1 child. The old
people were very comfortable and well cared for. The present accommodation
is inadequate, but it is the intention of the management to enlarge the building
at an early day. The books are well kept.
I instructed Mr. Mann to make the second inspection of this Charity. He
reported as follows •,
Agreeable with instructions received from you I made an inspection of this
Charity on the 20th September, 1892. The institution is under the same man-
agement as the St. Joseph's Hospital and has at present in residence 21 adults
and 2 children, all of which were in indigent circumstances. In fact this Charity
takes the place to a large extent of a county poor house.
The Institution was in good order and the books properly kept.
OLD LADIES' HOME, GALT.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements o] Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891- - - - 5
Admitted ...--- 2
Total number^of inmates - . - 7
Discharged ------ 1
Died ..----- 2
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 4
Places Admitted From.
Town of Gait __.--. 5
Province of Ontario ----- 2
7
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Female
Protestant
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
Other countries
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From inmates
Subscriptions
From other sources
7
7
7
7
2
1
2
2
7
1258 90
574 75
284 23
58 00
[,175 88
Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - - - - $217 62
Clothing and furnishings - - - ••
Fuel, light, cleaning, etc _ - - -
Salaries and wages _ _ - -
Other expenses - - - . -
79
08
215
00
213
15
$724 85
Government Aid for 1893.
Allowance for 1,516 day's stay, at 5 cents per day - $75 80
Supplementary aid at 2 cents . . . 30 32
$106 12
Inspections.
I visited the Old Ladies' Home, Gait, on the 12th May.
On that occasion there were only three inmates. The apartments were
clean and tidy. The books also were properly kept.
I inspected the Old Ladies' Home, Gait, on the 22nd November. There
were five inmates on that day. They are still in the old building ; but it is
expected that the new building erected during the past season will be ready for
occupation by the 1st January. There will then be accommodation for fifteen
or twenty persons. The books were properly entered up.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS, WINDSOR.
Full particulars of the operations of this Institution will be found in the
annexed summaries :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates
16
55
71
Discharged - . -
Died
In residence 30th September, 1892
Places Admitted From.
From the Town of Windsor
From the County of Essex
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Other religions
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
55
4
12
— 71
71
71
38
33
— 71
36
26
9
- - 71
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Other countries
Receipts.
From the Province of Ontario
From the Town of Windsor
From inmates
Subscriptions and donations
Other sources
23
10
18
2
7
11
71
- S 376
32
2,3 '^0
94
97 70
138
04
7
01
5,950 01
55
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Expenditures.
Food of all kinds - _ . - $1,323 41
Clothing and furnishings - - - - 36 45
Fuel, light and cleaning - - - - 31660
Salaries and wages _ _ - . 395 06
Other expenses ----- 689 18
$2,760 70
Government Aid for IS 93.
Allowance for 6,428 days at 5 cents per day - - $321 40
Supplementary aid, 2 cents - - - 128 56
Total - - - - - - $449 96
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Home for the Friendless, Windsor, on the 19th
October. The fifteen inmates, (seven men and eight women) appeared to be
comfortably cared for. There were two deaths during the year. Everything
pertaining to the Institution was in satisfactory order.
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ORPHAN ASYLUMS.
There has been uo increase in the number of these institutions during the
year, but there has been an anxious desire on the part of those who control and
manage them to improve their condition by increased comfort and care for the
inmates and more efficient training aud instruction for the children. Without
exception these institutions are doing a work for the poor and orphan children
of the Province well worthy the attention and means of our best citizens, and
which will in future years tell in the interests of the country by giving it a class
of men and women who will make good citizens, free from the hereditary con-
tamination which characterizes a large portion of the pauper children who are
constantly being brought to this country from the slums of the old world.
Therefore the efforts of those in charge of our orphanages are deserving of much
liberality not only on the part of the Government but of those of our citizens who
contribute towards their maintenance.
The number cared for in these institutions during the past year was 8,742.
The tables give a full summary of their operations and by referring to the reports
of my official visits full details will ba found as to the number of inmat-es, their
course of training, the methods of receiving and discharging children, condition
of buildings, grounds, etc.
During 1892 there was a slight decrease in the inmates as compared with 1891
which showed a very marked decrease as compared with 1890. Tiie death-rate
shows an increase of 3 over 1891.
The statistics show a great falling off in contributions to these useful insti-
tutions which is greatly to be regretted.
The statistics relating to the sex, religious denomination and nationalities
of the inmates are given in the following summary :
Sex.
Male - - - - - - - 1,882
FHUialo ------ l,s()0
;j,742
Relvfioux DeiKymivdfinns.
Protestant - . . - - - 1,64<.')
Roman Catholic ----- 2,01)4
Othei- religions not given - - - - 3
3,742
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Nafionalifies.
Canadian - - - - - - 8,115
English -.--.- 349
Irish - - - - - - , - 15H
Scotch ...... 11
United States .-..-. 33
Other countries and unknown . . . 81
3,742
Previous Residence.
Received from cities in which orphanages are located - 2,98S
Received from counties in which orphanages are located - 260
Received from other counties in the Province - 440
Emigrant.5 and foreigners and unknown - - - 54
3,742
The following tables shew the aggregate stay of the inmates of the
orphanages, the fixed allowances in respect thereof under the Charity Aid Act
the receipts of the institutions on maintenance account, the amount of the
supplementary allowance, together with the total amount which will be recom-
mended as the grant to be voted by the legislature during the session of 1893
together with table sliewing the cost of maintaining the orphanages, and then
comes the separate reports upon each home.
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SEPARATE REPORTS.
ROMAN CATHOLIC ORPHAN ASYLUM, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Orphanage during the
year :
Movement of Inmates.
In residence 1st October 1891 - - - - 299
Admitted ------ 2G0
Total number of inmates 559
Discharged - - - - - - 185
Died ------- 32
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 342
559
Sex.
Male - . - - - - 313
Female - - - - - - - 240
559
Religious Denominations.
Protestant _-.--- 28
Roman Catholic - - - - - 531
559
Nationalities.
Canadian ------ 528
English .--.---6
Irish ------- 12
Scotch ------- 4
Other countries - - - - - ....
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto - - - - - -^462
County of York _ - - - - 20
Other parts of Ontario - - - - - 77
Other countries - - - - - ....
559
— 559
The receipts of the Institution during the year, including the Government
grant of $2,110 were $12,587.65; and the expenditures were $12,596.95.
The collective stay of the inmates was 118,587 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $2,371.74 as Government aid for the year 1893.
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Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Toronto, on
the 17th of May. On that date there were 300 children under charge, namely 140
girls, and 160 boys, ranging from 3 to 14 years of age. There has been no change
in this Institution calling for special notice since my last inspection. Every
department was in good ordep, and the records were properly kept.
I made an inspection of the Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum, Toronto, on
the 25th of November.
On that day there were 30 1 children under charge, whose ap-es ranged from
tour to fifteen years of age, 166 boys and 135 girls. Only one death occurred
during the year.
There has been no change in the Institution calling for special remark since
my last report.
Every department was clean and well managed. About fifty-two children
were placed with private families during the year. The books are in good order
PROTESTANT ORPHANS HOME, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Institution during the
past year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, i891 - - - 173
Admitted - - - - - - 103
Total number of inmates - _ _ 276
Discharged ------ 76
Died .-----. 1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 199
276
Sex.
Male .--.-- 156
Female -_-_-_ 120
Religious Denominations.
276
Protestant ------ 276
Other religions . . . _ .
Nationalities.
276
Canadian .-.-_- 2IO
English .----- 51
Other countries - - - - - - 15
276
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Places Admitted From.
. City of Toronto ------ 259
County of York - - - - - ....
Other parts of Ontario - - - - - 17
Other countries - - - - - ....
276
The receipts of this Institution during the year, including the Government
grant of $1,168.52, were $12,277.43, and the expenditures were $S,7o3.24,
The collective stay of the inmates was 69,270 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $1,395.40 as Government aid for the year 1893.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Orphans' Home, Toronto, on which day there
were 189 children in residence — 104 boys and 85 girls — from three to fourteen
years of age ; no deaths occurred during the year.
The Institution throughout was in its usual condition of excellent order, and
the books were correctly kept. The management is commendable.
I visited the Orphans' Home, Toronto, on the 19th November. This Institu-
tion is well situated in the western part of the city. The building is a substantial
one, and well equipped for the work that is carried on. A separate building
contains class-rooms for the children, and five teachers are supplied by the Board
of Education.
All departments were in satisfactory order. New boilers for heating the
building with hot water have been put in during the fall, and city water and gas
are supplied There were 197 inmates on the date of this inspection, namely,
114 boys and 83 girls, whose ages are from three to twelve years. Homes are
found for them with private families from time to time. A Sunday school is
conducted in the building, and those of the inmates who are able also attend
church in the city.
This is one of the best Institutions of the kind in the Province.
GIRLS' HOME, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - 92
Admitted ------- 53
Total number of inmates . . _ 15q
Discharged - - - • - - - 62
Died - - - - - - -1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 87
150.
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Sex.
Male - - - - - - - . . . .
Female - - - - - - ....
150
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - -150
Roman Catholic - - - - - ....
150
Nationalities.
Canadian -_...- 134
English . - . - - . 10
Irish ...._.. 3
United States -..-_- 2
Other countries ------ 1
Places Admitted From.
(^ity of Toronto ----- 149
Other parts of Ontario - - - - - 1
150
150
Including the Government grant of S6S4.G4, the revenue of the Asylum
during the year amounted to S7,911-73, and the expenditure to $8,500.65.
The collective stay of the inmates was 31,955 days, entitling the Asylum to
receive a sum of $639.10 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Girls' Home, Toronto, on the 13th May,
On that date the Home contained 96 girls, from three to thirteen years of
age. There have been received since the 1st October 55 girls, and 33 have been
placed in homes.
The health of the inmates has been well maintained, there were no deaths
during the year. The Home has accommodation for 110.
Teachers are provided by the Board of Education for both the Girls' and,
Boys' Homes. The books were found correct.
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BOYS' HOME, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of the Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 . . - 105
Admitted ------ 59
Total number of inmates . . . 164
Discharged - - - - - 81
Died - - - - - > - .. •
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - 83
164
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - 164
Roman Catholic
164
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - 164
English _.----
Irish __-----
Scotland __._--
United States ------
Other countries (or unknown)
164
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto - - - - - 162
Counties of Ontario _ - _ . 2
164
The receipts of the Home during the year, including the Government grant
t)f $729, amounted to $6,886.36, and the expenditures were $6,536.56.
The collective stay of the Institution was equal to 34,659 days, entitling the
Institution to receive the sum of $693.18 as Government aid for the year 1893.
Inspections,
I inspected the Boys' Home, Toronto, on the 13th May, when there were 97
boys in residence, all under fourteen years of age. Sixty have been received
since the 1st October, and 40 have gone out. None have died during the year.
There is accommodation for one hundred inmates.
The building and grounds were in their usual condition of good order and
cleanliness. There is good ventilation and drainage.
The boys are taught sewing, knitting, gardening, washing, cooking, etc.
The Home is under the supervision ot a committee of ladies, at whose head
is Lady Gzowski as president. When suitable homes can be found for the boys
they are apprenticed to farmers. The Institution records are well kept.
There is an infirmary hospital situated close to the Home.
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NEWSBOYS' LODGINGS, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of the Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 21
Admitted .----_ 93
Total number of inmates _ _ _ w^
Discharged - - - - - - 103
Died .--...
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - n
114
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - 90
Roman Catholic - - _ . . 24
Other religions (or not known)
114
Nationalities.
Canadian _--.__ m
English ..--.. I
Irish
Scotch ...-._
United States ------ ^
114
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto - - - - - - 110
Counties of Ontario and for other countries - - 4
114
The receipts of the Home during the year, including the Government grant
of $83.08, amounted to $4,233.94, and the expenditures were $3,334.53.
The collective stay of the Institution was equal to 3,907 days, entitling the
Institution to receive the sum of S78.14 as Government aid for the year 1892.
Inspections.
I visited the Newsboys' Lodgings, Toronto, on the 13th May. At present
there are only seven boys who lodge in the Institution. They receive two meals
a day. The dormitories, dining-room, wash-room and water-closets were clean
and well kept. The books were correctly entered up.
The boys who are cared for in this Home are employed in selling news-
papers, blacking boots, and such other work as they can hnd.
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There is no school in connection with the Institution. Divine service is held
on Sunday evenings. I think it would be an improvement if the boys were
required to attend church somewhere in the city on Sabbath morning, and also
Sunday school. If a night school were established it would undoubtedly prove a
great advantage to those of the boys who are disposed to study.
I made an inspection of the Newsboys' Lodgings, Toronto, on the 2'lth Nov.
The register contained the names of thirteen boys on that day. They are pro-
vided with lodging, breakfast, dinner and supper, and all pay more or less for
their accommodation, the minimum being nine cents and the maximum twenty-
five cents per day. They attend school two hours each day at one of the city
schools. Their employment is selling newspapers, blacking boots, going errands,
etc. Sunday school is held in the building and an evening service on Sabbath.
During week evenings the boys practice at fife and drum music, under instruc-
tion. They also amuse themselves with games, reading, etc. Their ages are
from eight to fifteen years. The dormitories, dining-rooms, school-rooms, play-
rooms, bath-rooms, and water-closets are in good order. The books are correctly
kept.
It is to be regretted that the boys are not required to return to the Institu-
tion at a seasonable hour in the evening. Some of them, I understand, are in
the habit of coming in very late at night.
THE INFANTS' HOME, TOEONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the past
year: ,
Movements of Inviates.
Infants. Mothers. Totals
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - 105 34 139
Admitted - - - - 89 35 124
Total number of inmates - - 194 69 263
Di'^charged - - - - 74 51 125
Died - - - - - 48 . . 48
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - 72 IS 90
194 69 263
The statistical information regarding the infants is as follows, viz. :
Sex.
Male ------- 105
Female ------- 80
194
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Religious Denominations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Other religions
Canadian -
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
Nationalities.
Places Admitted From.
193
1
194
184
9
1
194
182
2
10
194
City of Toronto -
Province of Ontario
Other countries -
The receipts of the Home during the year were $8,588.23, and the expendi-
tures were $7,254.99.
The collective stay of the children equalled 16,153 day.s. The Home veill be
entitled in respect of them to $323.06.
The collective stay of the mother nurses, for whom 10 cents a day is allowed,
was 8,483 days. The Home will therefore be entitled to $348.30.
The collective days' stay of the other women, for whom 7 cents per day is
allowed, was 2,190 days, for which the sum of $153.30 will be allowed.
The total grant, therefore, to the Home for 1892, including the grant of
^200 for the Infirmary work, will amount to $1,524.66.
Inspections.
I visited the Infants' Home, Toronto, on the 14th May. On that day there
were 40 infants and 27 mothers in the Home. Sixty have been admitted during
the current year, and 35 have died. There is accommodation for 80.
The adult inmates do all the work of the Institution. The building was
undergoing a thorough renovation internally. It is heated by steam and sup-
plied with city water and gas. The books were written up to date.
I visited the Infants' Home, Toronto, on the 19th November. On that day
there were 44 infants and 20 adult females (mother nurses). The Institution
was in excellent order throughout.
It is managed by a Superintendent and matron, and the inmates do the
house-work, laundry work, etc. The books are well kept.
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ST. NICHOLAS' HOME, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of the Home during the offi-
cial year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 52
Admitted - - - - - - - 142
Total number of inmates - - - 194
Dischar^'-ed - - - - - - -146
Died ------- 1
In residence, 80th September, 1892 - - - - 47
194
Sex.
Male .---..- 194
194
Religious Denominations.
Protestant ------ 86
Roman Catholic - - - - - - 158
Other religions (or not known) - - - - ....
194
N'ationalities.
Canadian ---_.. 153
English - - - - - - -11
Irish ------- 17
United States - - - - - - 12
Other countries _ _ . _ . 1
194
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto ------ 174
Other places --_.-_ 20
194
The revenue of the Heme ilujiig the year, including the Government grant
of $428.52, was $4,663,89, nud the expenditure was S4,G24.39.
The collective stay of the boys was 20,771 days, entitling the Institution to
receive the sum of $415.42 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I inspected the St. Nicholas' Home, Toronto, on the 21st May. It is a brick
building in very good condition and well kept. There were 45 boys in the Home
on the day of my visit.
The object of the Institution is to receive boys old enough to be employed
at work, most of them coming from the Sunnyside Home, and they find employ-
ment of various kinds throughout the city.
The dormitories, dining-rooms, bed-rooms and chapel were all in good order.
The boys attend Sabbath services morning and evening. The books were written
up to date.
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THE HAVEN, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Asylum during the
year:
Movements of Ininates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 50
Admitted ._._.. 377
Total number of inmates _ . _ . 427
Discharged .-____ 375
Deaths ----__-2
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 50
427
Sex.
Female - - - - - - - 427
427
Religious Denominaiions.
Roman Catholic ------ 384
Protestant - - - - - - -43
Other religions, or not known - - _ -
427
Nationalities.
Canadian _---_.. 223
English ------- 103
Irish -_..-__ 79
Other countries - _ - _ - _ 22
427
Places Admitted From..
City of Toronto - - - - - - 351
Other cities and counties - - - • - 76
— 427
Including the Government grant of $411.12, the revenue of the Haven
during the year amounted to $4,7-^7.37, and the expenditure to $4,714.49.
The collective stay of the inmates was equal to 20,922 days, thus entitling
the Institution to receive the sum of $418.44 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I inspected the Haven and Prison Gate Mission Home, Toronto, on the
20th May. The inmates numbered 59 on that day. In this Institution fallen
women and girls who wish to come within its reforming influence are cared for
and provided with work. They are employed at laundry work, dress-making
and needle-work until suitable situations or homes can be found for them.
Three services are held on the Sabbath, and Bible-classes and other religious
services weekly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The old portion of the
buili;ling is not in very good condition. The dormitories, dining-rooms, kitchen,
work-rooms, bath-rooms, water-closets, etc., were all in good order.
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The Institution is managed by a committee of ladies, and a matron and two
missis tants are in charge of the premises.
It is supported by donations, subscriptions, and the city and Government
grants.
There have been admitted since the 1st October 220, and 208 discharged ;
no deaths.
I made an inspection of the Haven, 'J^oronto, on the 17th November. The
inmatns on that day were 34 women and 17 children. There were admitted
during the year 427, and 377 went out. There were two deaths during the year.
There was no change in the building or premises since my last visit. All the
departments were in good order.
Laundry work, sewing and knitting are the principal industries. The
building is heated by hot water system, and supplied with city water. The
committee having charge of this Institution are now taking steps to increase the
accommodation by erecting a new building, which will afford room for 70 more
inmates.
ST. MARY'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, HAMILTON.
The following summaries show the operations of this Asylum during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 ...
Admitted -.-.._
Total number of inmates - . .
Discharged
Died -
In residence,
•
80th
September,
1892
Sex.
Male
Female
-
-
-
-
Religious
Denomim
Protestant
Roman Catholic
-
-
■
Nationalities.
Canadian
English
Irish
-
-
-
-
127
91
218
82
"l36
218
125
93
218
9
209
.
218
218
218
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Places Admitted From.
City of Hamilton _ _ _ . _ 159
County of Wentworth - - - - - 32
Other counties and countries - - - - 27
218
Including the Govei-nment grant of $1,108.94, the revenue of the Asylum
during the year amounted to $6,214.49, and the expenditure to $6,22o.04.
The collective stay of the inmates was 48,172 days, entitling the Asylum to
receive a sum of $963.44 as Government aid«for 1893.
Inspection.
I made an inspection of the St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, Hamilton, on the
7th May. On that day there were 58 girls in residence, from one to twelve years
of age. Those that are old enough are taught sewing, knitting and household
work ; they also attend school classes in the building. They are placed out in
service when good homes can be found for them. The children were all in good
health. No deaths occurred during the year. I found the house and dormitories
clean and comfortable, and the records well kept.
PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM, HAMILTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Asylum during th»
year :
Movem^ents of Inmates,
In residence, 1st October, 1891 20
Admitted - - - - - - - - - ....
Total number of inmates . . _ . - 20
Discharged . . . . ^ . . . . 5
In residence, 30th September, 1892 _ . . _ 15
20
20
Sex.
Male . _ - _ _ 14
Female --------- 6
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - 20
20
Nationalities.
Canadian -.-..----20
English - - - - - - - - - ....
20
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Places Admitted From.
City of Hamilton -- 20
20
The receipts of the Asylum during the year were $4,334.11, and the expendi-
tures were $3,582.70. The receipts and expenditures of the Aged Women's
Refuge are included in these amounts.
The collective stay of the children was 6,702 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $134.04 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Protestant Orphan Asylum, Hamilton, on the
7th May.
The building is substantially built of stone, and in good condition. There
are pleasant grounds and gardens enclosed. Only orphan children (both boys
and girls) are received into this Institution — from five to fourteen years ot age.
Homes are found for the girls, and apprenticeships for the boys when old enough
to be sent out. A school teacher is provided by the Board of Education. There
were 18 children in the Orphanage on this date, viz.: 12 boys and 6 girls. They
are instructed in house-work, sewing, knitting and laundry work.
The health of the children is well maintained, there has been no death among
them during the past five years. The class-rooms, play-rooms, dormitories, bath-
room and water-closets were all found to be in good order. The records are
correctly kept.
BOYS' HOME, HAMILTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the year
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 74
Admitted ------- 26
Total number of inmates - - - 100
Discharged - - - - - - - 33
Died - 1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 66
lOO
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - 100
Roman Catholic - - - - - - . . . .
Other religions - - - - - - . . . .
lOO
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Places Admitted From.
Hamilton - - , - - - - - 100
100
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - -81
Eng'lish - - - - - - - 13
Irish ._----- 4
Scotch ------- 2
Other countries
100
The receipts of the Home during the year were |3,704!.81, and the expendi-
tures were $3,692.55.
The collective stay of the inmates vvas 27,956 days, entitling the Home to
receive the sum of $559.12 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
An inspection of the Boys' Home, Hamilton, was made by me on the 7th
May. There were 76 boys under its cliarge on that day — from 5 to 14 years of
age. Two teachers are employed to instruct them during school hours. Homes
are found for the boys with farmers when they reach 14 years of age.
The Home was found to be in good order and well managed. The books are
propeily kept.
I visited the Boys' Home, Hamilton, on the 12th November. There were then
64 boys in the Home — from 5 to 14 years of age. One death was reported for
the year. During the year 30 of the boys have been returned to their parents, or
homes have been found for them in private families.
The school-room, dormitories, play-rooms, kitchen, laundry, grounds, etc.,
were all in good order. The boys are taught house- work, sewing, knitting, etc.
The Institution is well managed and the books are well kept.
GIRLS' HOME, HAMILTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - ^Q
Admitted - - - - - - 15
Total number of inmates _ - . 81
Discharged __--._ .S,3
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 48
75
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Religious Denominations.
Prctestant ------ 81
Other religions (or not known) _ _ -
— 81
Nationalities.
Canadian ------ 78
English ..--.. 3
Irish - - - - - - - . . . .
Scotch - - - - - - ....
Other countries - - - - - - . . . .
81
Places Admitted From.
City of Hamilton - - - - - 81
Other parts of the Province of Ontario - - ....
81
The revenue of the Home during the year was $8,119, and the expendi-
ture was $2,789.53.
The collective stay of the children was 18,678 days, entitling the Home to
receive a sum of $373.56 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I beg to report for the information of His Honour, the Lieutenant-Governor
in Council, that the Girls' Home, Hamilton, was visited by me on the 7th May.
There were 55 girls in residence whose ages ranged from three to sixteen years.
They attend school daily, and are placed out in service when old enough and as
opportunity offers.
They are taken to church in the city on the Sabbath, and services are held
in the Home during the week. The general state of health of the children was
good. No deaths have occurred in the Home during the past three years. The
records are well kept.
I made an inspection of the Girls' Home, Hamilton, on the 12th November.
There were 51 girls in residence, from three to thirteen years of age. They all
attend school on the premises in a building adjoining the Home. Sunday school
is held ill the play-room every Sabbath, and church services are attended in the
city.
The dormitories, dining-room, working-room, etc., were all in good order.
The books were well kept, and the management good.
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HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS AND INFANTS' HOME, HAMILTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, Lst October, 1891 - - - - 44
Admitted _.__-. 54
Total number of inmates - - . _ 98
Discharged ---__. 4^
Died - - - - - - - 8
In residence, 30th September 1892, - - - 42
98
Sex.
Male (infants) ----- 38
Female -_--.. 50
— 98
Religious Denominations.
Protestant ------ 96
Roman Catholic . . . _ . 2
98
Nationalities.
Canadian ------ 80
English -.-.-. 13
Irish - - - - - - - ....
Scotch - - - - - - 3
United States - - - - - - 2
98
Places Admitted Frovi.
City of Hamilton - . - _ . 79
Other places and counties. - - - - 19
98
The revenue of the Home, exclusive of the Government grant of $o79.0G,
was $3,046.18, and the expenditure $3,4o6 44.
The collective stay of the children equnlied 13,4Go days. The Home, there-
fore, will be entitled in respect of them to S2G9.2G.
The collective stay of mother nurses, for whom 10 cents a day is allowed,
was 1,972 days. The Home in respect of these will be entitled to $197.20.
The collective days' stay to those mothers for whom 7 cents per day is allowed
was 1,774 days, for which they are entitled to receive $124.18.
The total grant to the Home, therefore, for 1892 will amount to $590.64.
Inspections,
I made an inspection of the Home for Aged Women, Hamilton. There were
24 old ladies in residence. They are required to pay an entrance fee of $120
each, which is all that they have to pay during their stay in the Home. The
Institution is maintained by grants from the city, the Government and donations.
All the apartments were clean and in good order, and the books were entered
up in proper form.
I beg to report that I made an inspection of the Home for Aged Women
Hamilton, on the 12th November, when ics occupants were 23 old people. Two
have died during the year. Every department was in a clean and satisfactory
condition, and the books were well kept.
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OEPHANS' HOME, KINGSTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of the Institution during .the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 62
Admitted .._--. 24
Total number of inmates - - - - — 86
Discharged ------ 22
Died --.-.-. 3
In residence, oOth September, 1892 - - - 61
— 86
Sex.
Male ------- 45
Female ._--_- 41
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - - 86
Roman Catholic
Nationalities.
Canadian - -•- - - - - 75
English - - - - -- 11
Other countries -
Places Admitted From.
City of Kingston - _ - _ - 67
County of Frontenac ----- 14
Other counties in Ontario . . - - 5
86
86
86
86
The revenue of the Home during the year was $4,078.03, including the
Government grant of $470.28, and the expenditure was $4,713.55.
The collective stay of the children was 22,774 days, entitling the Institution
to receive a sum of $455.48 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I visited the Orphans' Home, Kingston, on the 21st June. The inmates
numbered 62 on that day, namely, 31 boys and 31 girls. 2 were in the ho.spital.
'J;;';,3:,^A11 the apartments of the Home were in good order. Some improvements
were being made to the building which, when completed, wdll add very much to
its appearance. There are nice grounds about the Institution. The Board of
Education supplies a teacher for the children. The management is by a commit-
tee of ladies. Homes have been found for six of the inmates since the 1st
October.
I inspected the Orphans' Home, Kingston, on the 28th September. On that
day there were 61 children registered as inmates, viz., 29 boys and 32 girls.
Admitted during the year, 21 ; died, 3 ; and placed in homes outside, 7.
The school-rooms, ditiing-rooms, dormitories, etc., were in proper order. A
new porch or entrance to the building has been erected, and other minor improve-
ments made during the year. The books were in good order, and the Institution
well manao;ed.
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ORPHANAGE OF THE HOUSE OF PROVIDENCE, KINGSTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Orphanage during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence 1st October, 1891 - - - - 52
Admitted ----__ q^
Total number of inmates - - - - — 116
Discharged ---__. gg
Died
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 30
Sex.
— 116
Male ---.-__g^
Female ----__ 32
Religious Denominations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic - - - - - HQ
— 116
NoAionalities.
— 116
Canadian -----.-50
English ---___ 4,5
Irish -----__ J3
Other countries _ _ . . _ g
Places Admxtted From.
— 116
City of Kingston ----__ 23
County of Frontenac - ' - - - - * 20
Other counties ------ 29
Other countries, including emigrants, foreigners, and aliens 44
— 116
The receipts and expenditures of the Orphanage are included with those of
the House of Providence, and cannot be shewn separately.
The collective stay of the children was 23,102 days, entitling the Orphanage
to receive the sum of $462.04 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Orphanage branch of the House of Providence,
Kingston, on the 21st June.
Thero were then 26 boys and 5 girls under the care of the Institution. The
'chool- rooms, play-rooms, and grounds were in nice order, and evidenced good
maiiaOT^ment.
o
I made an inspection of the Orphanage of the House of Providence, Kingston,
on the 28th September. The names of 7 girls and 23 boys were registered as
inmates. Their ages ranged from two to twelve years. The school-rooms, dor-
mitories, etc., were in a neat and clean condition. The books were written up to
date.
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A. 1893
year
HOTEL DIEU ORPHAN ASYLUM. KINGSTON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Asylum during the
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted _ - - -
Total number of inmates
Discharged
Deaths
In residence, 30th September, 1892
32
48
45
1
34
Sex.
80
80
Male
Female
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Canadian
English
United States
Other countries
Religious Denominations.
^Nationalities.
Places Admitted From.
3
77
— 80
76
4
— 80
G6
12
2
— 80
City of fongston
County of Frontenac
Other counties or countries
43
21
16
80
The income of the Asylum during the year amounted to $674.02, and the
expenditure to $677.84.
The collective stay of the inmates was equal to 13,113 days, thus entitling
the Institution to receive the sum of $262.26 as Gov^ernment aid for 1893
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the Hotel Dieu Orphanage, Kingston, and found that
there were three boys and thirty-one girls being cared for, ranging from three to
fifteen years of age. When old enough to be apprenticed they are placed out at
service, as suitable homes are found for them. The premises were clean and well
kept. The books were written up to date.
I beg to report that I made an inspection of the Hotel Dieu Orphanage,.
Kingston, on the 28th September, when there were thirty-three children being-
cared for. The number admitted to the Institution during the year was forty-
seven, and homes were found for forty-six in private families. I found the
Orphanage neat and clean, and the books properly kept.
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ORPHAN'S HOME, OTTAWA.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Home during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted - - - - - - - - /
Total number of inmates -----
Discharged --------
Died ---------
In residence, 30th September, 1892
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Sex-
Religious Denom^inations.
Nationalities.
55
82
87
43
2
42
87
46
41
87
87
87
Canadian -.--.--.. 74
English --------- 8
Irish - - - .... - 3
Other countries -.-..._ 2
87
Places A dmitted From.
City of Ottawa -------- 71
County of Carleton ------- g
Other counties -------- §
87
The revenue of the Home was S4,489.46,and the expenditures were S4,.S94.76
The collective stay of the children was equal to 17,146 days, thus entitling
the Institution to receive the sum of S342.92 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I inspected the Protestant Orphans' Home, Ottawa, on the 8th February.
There were tiftj'-two children under charge on that day, viz., twenty-eight boys
and twenty-four girls, from eight months to thirteen years of age. A lady
teacher is emploj'ed by the school board of the city.
The Home was found to be clean and orderly throughout, indicating good
management. The books were written up
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ST. PATRICK'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, OTTAWA.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Asykim during the
year:
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 57
Admitted - - - - - - - 46
Total number of inmates - - - 108
Discharged - - - - - - 3^
Died - - - - - - - ;^-
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 71
Sex.
Male ------- .59
Female - - - - - - -44
Religious Deno minatio ns.
Protestant - - - . . .
Roman Catholic ----- 100
Other Religions (or not known) - . - 3
103
103
— 103
Nationalities.
103
Canadian ------ 90
English -------3
Irish ------- .'>
Scotch ------- 2
United States .-.--- 3
Places Admitted From..
City of Ottawa ------ 87
County of Carleton - - - - - 3
Other parts of the Province - - - - 13
103
The receipts and expenditures of this Institution are included in the finan-
cial statement of the Refuge Department vide Schedule " B " Refuge Report.
The collective stay of the children was equal to 22,060 days, entitling the
Institution to receive the sum of i^441.20 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I made an inspection of the St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum, Ottawa, on the
9th February. There were 32 boys and 25 girls being cared for, ranging in age
from one to eleven years. The dormitories, play-rooms, school-rooms, bath-
rooms, and water-closets, were all in satisfactory condition. The girls sleep on
the second flat, and the boys on the third flat. The books were found to be well
kept.
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ST. JOSEPH'S ORPHAN ASYLUM, OTTAWA.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Charity duria^ the
^ear:
Movements of Patients.
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted _ _ . . .
Total number of inmates _ . _
Dischai'ged ------
Died -------
In residence, 30th September, 1892 -
Male
Female
Roman Catholic
Protestant
Canadian
Irish
Other countries
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Places Admitted From.
106
128
234
110
1
123
234
98
136
234
234
234
214
20
234
165
44
25
234
City of Ottawa - - - . _
County of Carleton - . . .
Other counties and places - - . _
The receipts of the Institution were $5,665.84 and the expenditures $5,662.37
The collective stay of children was 43,729 days, entitling the Asylum to
receive the sum of $874.58 as the Government aid for 1893.
Inspections,
A copy of the report made by me to the Government upon this Home is
annexed :
I visited the St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum, Ottawa, on the 9th February.
There were then 119 inmates, 52 boys and 63 girls, and 4 adult females. There
is accommodation for 140. Two teachers are employed to educate the children.
The school-rooms, play-rooms, dining-rooms and dormitories are clean and in good
order. The bath-rooms and water closets were in proper condition, and the ven-
tilation and drainage are satisfactory.
Services are held in the chapel on week days and Sundays. The books were
written up. A good fire escape has been provided.
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ROMAN CATHOLIC ORPHANS' HOME, LONDON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Orphanage during the
year ;
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 74
Admitted - - - - - - 47
Total number of inmates _ . - . 121
Discharged ------ 38
Died .-..--
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - 83
121
Sex.
Male ....-- 67
Female ------- 54
121
Religious Denominations.
Roman Catholic - - - - - - 109
Protestant - - - - - - 12
— 121
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - - - 116
Irish ------- 3
United States ------ 2
Places Admitted From.
City of London ----- 48
Other parts of Ontario - - - - - 73
121
121
The receipts and expenditures of this Home are included with those of the
House of Refuge.
The collective stay of these children was 27,824 days, entitling the Asylum
to receive the sum of .$556.48 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspection.
A copy of the report made to the Government by me is annexed :
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make an in.spection of this Institution. A copy
of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you I made an inspection of the Roman Catholic Orphans'
Home, London, on June 29th. On that date the names of 102 children were on
the register, the majority of whom 1 saw. The management is in connection with
the Roman Catholic House of Refuge, and is excellent throughout, cleanliness,
neatness and order being everywhere apparent.. The building is situated on rising
ground, afi'ording ample ventilation and commanding a splendid view of the city.
From basement to attic the building is well equipped. The books were clean,
neat and well kept.
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PROTESTANT ORPHANS' HOME, LONDON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Orphanage during the
Movements of Inraoies.
yeav
In residence, Ist October, 1891
Admitted
Total number of inmates
Discharged
Died
In residence, September, 1892
Sfx.
Male
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Canadian
English
Other countries
Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Places Admitted From.
50
24
74
31
1
42
74
48
2G
74
74
74
51
14
9
74
74
74
City of London _ . . . .
Other parts of Ontario -----
The receipts and expenditures of this Home are included with those of the
House of Reluge.
The collective stay of these children was 18,158 days, entitling the Asylum
to receive the sura of 8363.16 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspection.
A copy of the report made to the Government by me is annexed :
I in.structcd Mr. Aikens to make an inspection of this Institution. A copy
of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you on the 29th of June, I made an inspection of the Pro-
testant Orphans' Home, London. The books showed the names of 31 males and
11 females in residence on that date, ranging in years from H to 12, most of whom
were attending school. A new matron, Miss J. M. Bettes, was appointed about
two months ago. Altogether there are nine paid employees at the Institution.
On the day of my visit, and for some time previous, carpenters M'^ere at work
repairing the interior. Some plumbing was also required on the water-closets to
put them in sanitary condition. The grounds around the building are quite spa-
cious, and the books in use are well kept.
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WOMEN'S REFUGE AND INFANTS' HOME, LONDON.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Charity during the
year :
Movemients of Inmates,
In residence 1st October, 1891 - . . .
Admitted _-._.-
Total number of inmates
Discharged . . -
Died - . . .
In residence 30th September, 1892
Male (infants)
Female
Protestant
Roman Catholic
Other religions
Sex.
Religious Denominations.
Places Admitted From.
16
62
—
78
56
10
12
—
78.
21
57
—
78
74
4
— 78
City of London - - - - - - 62
Count}^ of Middlesex ------ 6
Other counties - - - - - - 10
— 78
The receipts during the year, exclusive of the Government grant of $358.93>
were $843.81, and the expenditures $1,264.19.
The collective stay of the children equalled 4,622 days. The Home will,
therefore, be entitled in respect of them to $02.44.
The collective stay of mother nurses, for whom !0 cents a day is allowed, was
1,098 days. The Home, in respect of these will be entitled to $109.80.
The collective days' stay of those mothers for whom 7 cents per day is
allowed, was 1,019 days, for which they are entitled to receive $71.33.
The total grant to the Home, therefore, for 1893, will amount to $273.57.
Inspection.
I instructed Mr. Aikens to make the second inspection of this Institution
A copy of his report is annexed :
As instructed by you, I made an inspection of the Women's Refuge and
Infants' Home, London, on June 29th. This building is not very well adapted
to the care of infants. More accommodation and better facilities for ventilating
are needed. There are only two paid employees to look after the welfare of
seventeen infants and nine women who were in residence on the day of visit.
Comparatively little sickness and but one death has taken place during the sum-
mer. The Institution books were in a fair condition.
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PROTESTANT HOME (ORPHANAGE BRANCH), ST. CATHARINES.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Charity during the
year :
Movements of Inmates.
In residence 1st October, 1891 - - - - 12
Admitted _.----- 4
Total number of inmates - - - - — 16
Discharged ------- .5
Died
In residence 30th September, 1892 - - - - 11
— 16
Sex.
Male
Female
- _ - -
Protestant
Religious Denominations.
Canadian
English -
Irish -
Other countries
Nationalities.
10
6
16
16
— 16
- 14
1
1
— 16
Places Admitted From.
City of St. Catharines - - - - - 12
County of Lincoln - - - - - 4
— 16
The revenue and expenditure of the Home during the year amounted to
$1,544.59 and $1,559.54 respectively. The receipts and expenses connected with
the Refuge Branch of the Home are also included in these sums.
The collective stay of the inmates was 6,065 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $121.80 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
A copy of the report made to the Government by me is appended :
I visited the Protestant Home, St. Catharines, on the 28th January. On
that occasion there were 14 children in residence, all enjoying good health. The
dormitories, play-room, dining-room and school-rooms were in good order.
The older children are sent to the public schools. Religious services are held
in the Home on Wednesdays and Sundays. The children who are able to do so
attend the various churches in the town. The Institution is well managed.
I made an inspection of the Protestant Home, St. Catharines, on the 16th
September. There were then being cared for 16 children — 10 boys and 6 girls —
from three to sixteen years of age. Those old enough attend the public school
regularly ; they also go out to church on Sunday, and a Sunday school is held in
the Home. They are taught to do housework, sewing and knitting and when
opportunity occurs they are apprenticed with the leading farmers of the district.
Four were so provided for during the year, and seven more were received into
the Home.
The rooms and dormitories were all clean and in good order, and books were
well kept.
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ST. AGATHA ORPHAN ASYLUM, ST. AGATHA.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Asylum during the year
Movement^i of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - 42
Arhiiitled - - - - .9
Total nuiiiher of inmates - • .51
Discharged - - - - - - 4
Died
Tn residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 47
Sex-
Male - - - - - - 34
Female - - - - - - - 17
Religious Denominations.
Koman Catholic . . . . - 45
Protestant - ..... - 8
Nationaliiii.
Casj^'dian - - - - - - 51
Places Admitted From.
Viliag., of St. Agatha ----- 1
County of Watoloo - - - - - 46
Other couvities --.--- 4
51
51
51
Tlie revenue of the Asjdum was $1,970, including the Government grant
of $283.70, and the expenditures the same amount.
'i'he collective stay of the children was 16,279 days, entitling the Asylum to
receive the sum of $325.58 as Government aid for 1893.
1i>'SPEC;TI0K
I instructed Mr. Nicholson to make an inspection of this Asylum. A copy
of this report is annexed :
Sir, — According to your instructions I made an inspection of the St. Agatha
Orphan Asylum on the 22nd June. There weve then in residence 1 adult male
and 45 children. The children were all seen at their studies in the class-rooms ;
they appeared to be in good health and properly looked aftei". The dormitories
and other apartments were clean and in neat order. The Institution is pleasantly
situated, and has nine acres of land under cultivation. The books are correctly
kept.
88
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ORPHAN'S HOME, FORT WILLIAM.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Charity during the year
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 50
Admitted - - - - - ■ 88
Total number of inmates - - - 88
Discharged - - - - . - - 32
Died ------- 2
In residence, 30th September, 1891 - - - - 54
— 88
Sex.
Male ------ 39
Female ------- 49
88
Religious Denomination^
Roman Catholic ----- 87
Protestant ----- - 1
Nationalities.
Canadian . _ - - 71
United States ----- 2
Other countries - - - - - - 15
88
Places Admitted From.
District of Thunder Bay - - - - tl
Town of Fort William - - - - . - 29
Other counties of the Province - - - 18
88
The revenue ot the Home was $2,077.51, and the expenditure $2,858.75.
The collective stay of the children was 17,265 days, entitling the Home to
receive the sum of S345.80, as Government aid for 1893.
Inspection.
Sir, — I beg to report that the Orphan's Hume, Fort William, was inspected
on the 3rd. September. There were then in residence twer.ty boys, twenty-
one girls, and four adults. Thirty children woie admitted during the 3'ear. The
condition of the building was very satisfactory, the rooms, dormitories, etc., were
clean and neatly kept. The building is heated by a wood burning furnace, and
lighted by coal-oil lamps. Twenty-three of the inmates were adopted by private
families during the 3^ear.
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HOTEL DIEU ORPHANAGE, WINDSOR.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Orphanage during the
yes.r :
Movements of Iwmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 4
Admitted - - - - - - 9
Total number of inmates - - - - — 1.3
Discharged ______ 7
Deaths - - - - - - - 6
In residence, 30th September, 1892 -• - 13
Sex.
Male
Female
Religious Denor)iinabions.
Roman Catholics - - - - - 11
Protestant -^.-.._2
Nationalities.
Canadian ------ 11
English - - - - - - - . .
United States -._--_ 2
Other countries - - - - - - . .
13
13
13
Places Admitted From.
Town of Windsor . _ _ _ - 6
County of Essex - - - - - - 3
Other counties
Other countries ..-._. 4
13
The revenue of the Orphanage was $470.11, and the expenditures the same
amount.
The collective stay of the children was equal to 3 ,890 days, thus entitling
the Institution to receive the sum of $37.80 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
I inspected the Hotel Dieu Orphanage, Windsor, on the 26th June. There
were six children under charge — four girls and two boys — from seven to four-
teen years of age. They are taught house-work, sewing, knitting, etc., and
attend school daily. The building occupied is on the ground of the Hotel Dieu
Hospital. It is well managed and the records are correctly kept.
I visited the Hotel Dieu Orphanage, Windsor, on the 19tb October. This is
a home for coloured children from seven to fifteen years of age.
There were five inmates on the day of my visit. No deaths during the
year. The dormitories, school-rooms, dining-rooms, bath-rooms, water-closets,
were all clean and in good condition. The Institution is well managed and the
books properly kept.
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A. 1893
MAGDALEN ASYLUMS.
There has been no increase in the number of these institutions during the
year. In the reports of my official visits will be found particulars regarding eaph
institution such as the number of inmates, the nature of their employment, the
instruction given them by those in charge, the condition of the buildings, premises,
etc.
The next two tables exhibit respectively the aggregate stay of the inmates
and the amounts which will be recommended as the grants to be voted in 1892,
and the cost of maintaining the various asylums :
Names of Magdalen Asylums.
Industrial Refuge
Good Shepherd Female Refuge .
Totals, 1892
Totals, 1891
Location.
Toronto
•s
Si
^
i:i
a:
5 m
nt received
sources othe
ernment.
SP'S
3 >
c — o
otal
for
the
per
<
<^
H
$ c.
$ c.
10,427
6,920 90
208 54
15,416
10,718 58
17,639 48
308 32
25,843
516 86
25,992
17,043 37
519 84
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5
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9
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15,822 09
Totals for 1891
25,992
16,928 .55
Expen liture of Aged Women's Home included in this amount.
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
The institutions included in this portion of the report have been doing their
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The statistics for each Asylum, in respect of sex, religious denominations,
nationalities and previous residences of the inmates, have been summarized as
under :
Male
Female
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Roman Catholic
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Religious Denominations.
Nationalities.
Canadian - - -
English -------
Irish ..--_..
Scotch -------
United States __...-
Other countries ------
Previous liesidences.
Received from city or town in which institutions are located
Received from counties in which institutions are located
Received from other counties in the Province
Emigrants and foreigners - -
92
142
142
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88
142
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185
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Sessional Papers (No. 10).
A. 1893
SEPARATE REPORTS.
IXDUSTRIAL REFUGE. TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Institution during the
year.
Movements of Tnmates.
{
In residence, 1st October, 1891
Admitted - - - -
Total number of inmates
Discharged . _ _
Died . - - -
In residence, 30th September, 1892
27
24
25
26
51
51
Religious Denominations.
Protestant
Roman Catholic
47
4
51
Nationalities.
Canadian
English
Irish
Scotch
United States
14
16
10
b
8
51
Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto
51
- 51
The revenue of the Asylum, exclusive of the Government grant of S463.75,
amounted to $1,067, and the expenditures to $1,831.93.
The collective stay of the inmates was 10,427 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $208.54, as Government aid for 1893.
93
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Inspection.
A copy of the report made by me to the Government is annexed :
The Industrial Refuge,
Toronto, May 20th.
I made an inspection of the Industrial Refuge, Torouto, on the 20th May,
when there were twenty-seven female inmates. They are employed at laundry
work, knitting and sewing.
I found the building in good condition, and every department in excellent
order. It is managed by a committee of ladies. A new building is now in pro-
cess of erection, which will be finished this fall. There have been admit»ted
since the 1st October last, tifteen, and a like number have been discharged, none
have died during that time.
Religious service is held three times on the Sabbath. The books are
well kept, and the mauagement satisfactory.
I made an inspection of the Industrial Refuge, Toronto, on the 19th Novem-
ber. The inmates numbered twenty-seven, whose ages ranged from nineteen to
sixty years — all females. All departments were in good order. Since my last
visit those oi' the inmates who contribute more or less towards their support had
been removed to a new building on the premises, called the " Old Women's Home."
This Institution is under the management of a committee of ladies. The books
were correctly kept.
GOOD SHEPHERD FEMALE REFUGE, TORONTO.
The following summaries shew the operations of this Refuge during the year.
Movements of Inmates.
In residence, 1st October, 1891 - - - - 38
Admitted ------- 53
Total number of inmates . . _ _ 91
Discharged - - - - - - -46
Died ...---- 1
In residence, 30th September, 1892 - - - - 44
— 91
Religious Denominations.
Protestant - - - - - --7
Roman Catholic - - . - - - - 84
— 91
Nationalities.
Canadian - - - - - - - 58
English ------- 6
Irish - - - - - - - - 24
United States ------ 8
91
94
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Places Admitted From.
City of Toronto - - - - - - 84
County of York ------ 2
Other counties and countries - - - - 5
91
The income of this Charity, exclusive of the Government grant of $309.22,
was $10,718.58, and the expenditure $11,027.80.
The collective stay of the iniuates was 15,416 days, entitling the Institution
to receive the sum of $308.32 as Government aid for 1893.
Inspections.
A copy of the report made by me to the Government is annexed :
I made an inspection of the Good Shepherd Female Eefuge, Toronto, on the
21st May, when the inmates numbered forty-five. They are employed at laundry
work, and sewing and knitting. The admissions since the 1st October last were
thirty-four, and thirty-four were discharged, and one died during the same
period. There is accommodation for one hundred
The Institution was in good order throughout and gives evidence of being
well managed. The inmates are placed out at service where suitable homes can
be found tor them. Service is held in the chapel at different times daring the
week, and on Sunday. A new fence has been erected and the grounds somewhat
improved.
95
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ANNUAL REPORT
AGRICULTURE AND ARTS ASSOCIATION
OF OnSTT^A^IilO
1892.
PBINTED BY ORDER OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
TORONTO :
PRINTED BY WARWICK & SONS, 68 ^d 70 FRONT ST. WEST.
1893.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 11). A. 1893
CONTENTS.
Page
Letter of Transmission
Annual Meeting, March, 1892 ; 1
Secretaiy's Report 2
Eegistration of Live Stock 2
Affiliated Associations 2
Prize Farms ■ • - - 4
Ontario Veterinary College 5
Plowing Matches 5
Fat Stock Show 5
World's Columbian Exposition 5
Office Work , 5
Election of Officers 6
Committees for 1892 7
Eesult of Spring Show 8
Fat Stock Show 8
The World's Fair 10
More Building accommodation desired 10
Meeting of Fat Stock Show Committees 11
Joint Stock Show Committee Meeting at Guelph 14
Joint Stock Show Committee Meeting at Toronto Fair , 16
Agriculture and Arts Association . . . , 16
Summary Report on Prize Farms by Messrs. Hobson and McNaughton 17
Summary Report on Prize Farms by Messrs. Hobson and Vance 19
Hackney Horse Society ........ 21
Second Meetin.i; of Hackney Society 22
Clydesdale Horse Association, February, 1892 24
Alberta Branch Association, February, 1892 26
Treasurer's Statement 27
Fraudulent Registration 27
Officers elected 28
Clydesdale Association, March, 1892 28
Clydesdale Committee Meeting , 29
Letter re False Registration 29
Shire Horse Association 30
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Page..
Dominion Shorthorn Breeders' Association . . . , 31
Annual Report of Executive Committee , ., 33
Financial Statement 34
Election of Officers 3&
The Dominion and the Columbian Exposition : W. Saunders 3^
Is the Shorthorn a general purpose Cow ? James Tolton 41
Presentation to ?i/Ir. Francis Green, of Innerkip 44
Biographical Sketch of the late Mr. McEwen, of Wales : F. Green 44
Shorthorn Scrubs. Dr. Patten 45
Dominion Ayrshire Breeders' Association 47
Report of Executive Committee 48
Arbitration — Pedigree " Lady of the Lake " 4^
The Ayrshire Cow : H. E. Eyre 51
The Ayrshire a Prolific Animal : Thos. Guy 54
Premature Breeding of Ayrshire Cattle : Jas . McCormack 56.
Election of Officers 57
Dominion Hereford Breeders' Association 5&
Election of Officers 58
Report of Secretary-Treasurer 59
Hereford Cattle : F. A. Fleming 60
Prize Farms — Detailed Report of Messrs. Hobson and Vance 61
Prize Farms — Detailed Report of Messrs. Hodson and McNaughton 93
Council of Agriculture and Arts Association, December, 1892 , 112
Provincial Plowing Matches 112
Districts 1, 2 and 3 112,
*' 4, 5 and 6 114
" 7, 8 and 9 115-
12, 13 and 14 117
Ninth Annual Provincial Fat Stock Show 121
President's Annual Address : N. A wrey, M. P.P 122
Address : Hon. John Dryden , 127'
Other Addresses 129
Stock Sales 131
Prize List 133
Cattle 133
Sheep 135
Swine 137
Poultry 140
IV.
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 11). A. 1893
Page.
Prize awards for Horses and Cattle at Exhibitions held at Toronto, London and Ottawa
in 1892 141
Horses 141
Thoroughbred 141
Roadster 144
Standard bred , 147
CaT^riage 148
Hunters and Saddle 151
General Purpose : 153
Agricultural 153
Clydesdale 155
English Shire 159
Heavy Draught, Canadian bred only 161
Suffolk Punch 164
French Draught 1 65
Hackneys 166
Cattle 168
Shorthorns 163
Herefords 172
Polled Angus 174
Cxalloways 176
Devons 178
Ayrshires 179
Jerseys 183
Hol-teins 186
Graduating Class, Ontario Veterinary College 189
Treasurer's Report for 1892 191
56 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 11). A. 1893
FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT
AGRICULTURE AND ARTS ASSOCIATION,
1892.
To the Honorable the Minister of Agriculture :
I have the honor, on behalf of the Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association
of Ontario, to present the Report of their proceedings for 1892, the Report of the Spring
Stallion Show, the Report of the Prize Farm Judges, the Report of the Provincial Plow-
ing matches, the Report of the Fat Stock Show at Guelph, the Report of prize awards
at Toronto, London and Ottawa, and a list of the graduates of the Veterinary College
for 1892.
I have the honor to be.
Your obedient servant,
HENRY WADE,
Secretary.
Toronto, February 1st, 1893.
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FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
AGRICULTURE AND ARTS ASSOCIATION
OF ONTARIO.
y
ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual mefting of the Association was held in the Board Room, Agricultural
Hall, Toronto, on March 10th, at 7.30 [).m.
The chair was occupied by N. Awrey, M.P.P,, Vice-President, in the absence of the
President for 1891. The following members were present :
Ao. 1 Division — D. M. Macpherson Lancaster.
2 " W. C. Edwards, MP Rockland.
3 " Joshua Legge Gananoque.
4 " James Haggerty ... .West Huntingdon.
5 " W. J. Westington Plainville.
6 " J. C. Snell Edmonton.
7 " N. Awrey, M.P.P Binbrook.
8 " J. C. Rykert St. Catharines.
9 " William Dawson. Vittoria.
10 " James Rowand, M.P Dunblane.
11 . " C. M. Simmons Ivan.
12 " Albin Rawlings Forest.
13 " .Jonathan Sissons Crown Hill.
H. Wade, Secretary Toronto.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the Secretary and formally
adopted.
A communication w<s read from the Hon. John Dryden, Minister of Agriculture,
stating that he had appointed W. 0. Edwards, Esq., of Rockland, to the vacancy left in
the Council by the death of Ira Morgan, Esq., by virtue of a clause in the Agriculture
and Arts Act, providing for such emergencies.
A communication was also read from 0. C. James, Deputy Minister of Agriculture,
stating that the following gentlemen had been elected to the Council of the Agricultur*i
and Arts Association for the ensuing term, as provided by statute :
No. o Division — W. J. Westington, Esq Plainville.
6' '* J. C. Snell, Esq Edmonton.
7 " Nicholas Awrey, M.P.P Binbrook.
8 " John Charles Rykert, Esq St. Catharines.
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A. 1893
SECRETARY'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1891.
The Secretary then read his annual report as follows :
To the Council of Agricidture and Arts Association of Ontario :
Gentlemkn, — I herewith present my Annual Report of the business done in this
office during the last year. As recording different breeds of animals is one of the principal
works carried on, I commence by giving you the numbers recorded :
Registration op Live Stock.
Horses — Males.
Clydesdale, Vol. VI 259
Shires, Vol. I 20
Draught horses, Vol. II 51
Females
291
13
45
330
Cattle —
Ayrshire, Vol. II 164
Herefords 29
Devon 23
Swine —
Berkshire 267
Yorkshire 211
Suffolk 11
Poland Chinas 329
Chester Whites 100
349
100
27
18
310
248
4
390
220
Sheep —
Dorset Horned 181
Suffolk 6
Total.
550
33
96
679
264
56
41
361
577
459
15
719
320
1,990
Total. .187
For all these registrations our cash receipts for 1891 were -$2,311 03
For Stud Books sold 373 05
Total 12,684 08
Affiliated Associations.
The following Live Stock Associations are in affiliation with our Association :
Clydesdale Horse Association.
The sixth annual meeting of the Association was held on the 2nd of February last
and was well attended. The report was very satisfactory ; 228 members had paid their
fees for 1891. Out of the 550 animals recorded for Vol. VI, 127 were imported and 423
bred in Canada. Vol. V was sent out to all paid members, and is considered a valuable
volume. The Spring Show was held in conjunction with that of this Association and
the other breeds of stallions, and was a great success. There were 29 aged stallions shown —
16 three-year-olds and 3 colts. In the Canadian bred class 7 aged stallions, 10 three-
year-olds and 3 colts, altogether the best Clydesdale Stallion Show ever held here. I am
pleased to say that the certificates from this Association are accepted at the Custom
Houses now. For a time last summer there was trouble. Our standard will also b«
sufficient to meet the requirements of the new law soon coming in force which will debar
a number of imported horses from passing.
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Shire Horse Association.
The fourth annual meeting of this Association was held in the Secretary's office on
the evening of February 4. The attendance whs not birge. It was decided to give a
sweepstake prize of $20 for the best Shire horse at the coming horse show. It was also
decided to defer publishing the first volume until next year. Eleven new members joined
during the year.
Canadian Draught Horse Association.
Very little interest is taken in this Association, and there has not been a quorum at
the annual meetings for two year.s. The American papers have commented on my acting
as Secretary for this Association, as they say my name should not appear on any certifi-
cate 'out those of pure bred animals. It would be perhaps advisable for me to allow the
certificates for these animals of cross-breeding to be signed by Mr, McVity instead, as
Recording Secretary. They are useful animals, and I would not advise the Council to
give up registering them yet. The second volume will soon have enough pedigrees to be
printed.
Hackney Horse Society of Canada.
This was inaugurated on the evening of the 2nd of February at the Queen's Hotel.
A goodly number of gentlemen enrolled their names, and the Directors are to meet early
in March to adopt constitution and by-laws. It promises to be a live Society, and is in
affiliation with this Association.
Dominion Short Horn Breeders^ Association.
This Association got a second grant from the Agriculture and Arts Association of
$1,000 to help to print the back pedigrees. They had 397 members, realizing in fees
$1,620; in Registration Fees, $3,152.50, and in Herd Books sold $274, or a total of
$6,046. They recorded 3,153 animals during the year; finished printing and sent out
the sixth volume, and have nearly finished the seventh volume, bringing the animals
recorded up to the end of 1890. In a list of records ])ubiished by the American
Government a short time ago, which would allow Short Horns to pass the American
Customs, the book published by the Association was left out ; but i am happy to say
that a corrected list has now been issued with the Dominion Short Horn Herd Book in it.
Dominion Ayrshire Breeders' Association.
The fifth annual meeting of this Association was held on the 4th of February, and
was a very interesting one, as besides the routine business a number of interesting papers
were read on Ayrshire subjects. The first volume of the new series was distributed to
the paid-up members early in January. It is a handsome book. Ayrshire cattle had
made their mark at the fall show, and the feeling of the meeting was that the Ayrshire
interest was looking up.
DominioiL Hert-J'ord Breeders Association.
The .second annual meeting was held in Guelph during the last Fat Stock Show held
there in December. It was well attended, and several subjects of interest to Hereford
men were discussed.
Sheep.
Dorset Horned. We have already recorded of the.se five animals, and there is every
reason to believe that they will be extensively used on this continent, as they mature so
early, and are such capital breeders.
Suffolk. We have also started a record for this very fine class of sheep.
We have a few registrations from New Brunswick, and a lew from the College at
Guelph ; they appear to be a very hardy breed of sheep, of a good size, and will no
doubt be favorites in this country.
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A. 1893
Swine.
Berkshires. We have recorded this year 577 of these fine animals, and are start-
ing to print their pedigrees in connection with the Swine Breeders' Association and the
other diiierent breeds.
Improved Yorkshires. We have recorded 459 of this fine breed of hogs; they
will be printed with the other breeds.
Suffolk. Only a few of these pigs are recorded — some 15 this past year.
Poland China. We have started a book for these, and have already on record 90O
of them, but a great many of them were recorded free in order to have a complete book.
Chester Whites. Wc have also recorded of this breed 400, several of them being
deadheads also. To make the Canadian pedigrees complete the fees for recording swine
are not raised for members of the Swine Breeders' Association, but is for non-members.
$2 is the membership fee.
Prize Farms.
In 1891 group No. 5, consisting of the counties of Victoria (2), Peterborough (2),
Northumberland (2), Hastings (3), Lennox, Addington, Renfrew (2), and Froutenac
were visited by Jolin 1. Hobson, Mosborough, and F. W. Hodson of the Farmers Advo-
cate, London, and their interesting report is now being printed in our report to the
Minister of Agriculture. Group No. 6 will be visited this year.
Farm Prizes, 1892 — Group No. 6.
Second Tour of Inspection.
3.
4.
I. Prizes will be awarded by the
the best managed farms in group No. 6,
their various Township Societies :
L Leeds N. and Grenville N.
1. Elmsley S.
2. Kitley.
3. Oxford.
2. Leeds S.
4. Bastard and Crosby.
5. Crosby N.
6. Lansdowne.
7. J^ear of Leeds and Lansdowne,
Glengarry.
8. Kenyon.
Grenville S.
9. Edwardsburgh.
Lanark N.
10. Dalhousie.
II. Lanark.
12. Pakenham.
Lanark S.
13. Drummond.
14. Montague.
15. Sherbrooke S.
Dundas.
16. Matilda.
17. Williamsburg.
1 8. Winchester.
Carleton.
19. Fitzroy.
20. Gower N. and Marlborou£,h.
Agriculture and Arts As.sociation of Ontario for
comprising the following Electoral Districts, with
6.
9.
10.
11.
12.
1.3.
14.
8.
21. Huntley.
22. March.
Cornwall.
Prescott.
23. Alfred.
24. Caledonia.
25. Longueuil & E. & W. Hawkesbury.
26. Plantagenet S.
Renfrew N.
27. Grattan and Wilberforce.
28. Pembroke, Stafford and Alice.
29. Ross and Bromley.
Renfrew S.
30. Lynedoch and Brudenell.
31. McNab.
32. Ainprior"Horticultural Society.
33. Renfrew Horticultural Society.
Russell.
34. Cambridge.
35. Clarence.
36. Gloucester.
37. Osgoode.
38. Russell.
Stormont.
39. Finch.
40. Osnabruck.
41. Rox borough.
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The expenses of the judges last year were $260, as the distances that had to be
driven were so great. You will require at this meeting to appoint judges for this year,
and a committee from the eastern part of the Province that will take an interest in it.
Ontario Veterinary College.
This Association granted diplomas to 158 students that had graduated from this
College under the able presidency of Dr. Andrew Smith.
Plowing Matches.
Four of these were held in October, one at the Ontario College, Guelph ; one near
Brooklin ; one at Morrisburg, and one at Essex, all of which were successful and well
attended.
Eighth Annual Fat Stock Show.
This was held at the city of Guelph on December 9th and 10th, in partnership with
the Guelph Fat Stock Club. It was very satisfactory. A full report will be found in
our annual report for 1891.
World's Columbian Exposition.
Several committee meetings were held during the year, and delegates came from
several live stock associations. A prize list was drawa up to give prizes to animals in
Chicago, but it was afterwards ascertained that the management would not allow that,
so it is now thought that if the Government pass the estimates for the purpose, a like
sum to be fixed upon will be given to each horse, or any species of animal. It will be
necessary to at ouce appoint commissioners or parties to make the selections during the
coming autumn or winter.
Office Work.
This year by year steadily increases, as the demand for registrations expands. The
other work such as preparing for two shows — the Fat Stock and Spring Stallion Show —
requires almost as much work as the Provincial took a few years ago. Five thousand
four hundred and sixty-six letteis and post-cards have been sent out.
Your Secretary during the autumn visited the Detroit, Montreal and London
shows ; then the Provincial Exhibition held in Winnipeg, where he acted as one of the
judges on Clydesdale horses. From thence he went west, visiting distant shows. At
Grenfell, Assiniboia, Portage la Prairie and Virden, in Manitoba, and Calgary in
Alberta, he met live stock men, and had great success in getting registrations for the
different stud and herd books, and has had a great many sent down since from that vast
country. The farmers were in great spirits over the immense wheat crop. The possi-
bilities of this great country are immense, both in cattle and wheat producing. We are
already feeling the benefit of the good crop last year, by the number of cattle and horses
that are being purchased to go up there.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
H. Wade, Secretary.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The next business being the election of officers for the ensuing year, Mr. Awrey
vacated the chair, and the Secretary was voted into it, and called for the election of
President.
Oa motion of J. Legge, seconded by J. C. Rykert, Nicholas Awrey, M.P.P., was
nominated for President for the ensuing year, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
On motion of Mr. P^awlings, seconded by Mr. Snell, Jas. Rov/and, M.P., was
nominated for Vice-President for the ensuing year. This resolution was also carried
without opposition.
Mr. Wade then called the newly elected President to the chair. In a few well
chosen remarks, Mr. Awrey thanked the Council for the honor done him, and referred
to the proceedings in the Locff.1 Legislature of that afternoon, when the grant for this
Associaticm had passed with greater unanimity than had been shown for years, the mem-
bers realizing that this institution was doing a g^eat and valuable work. He was con-
vinced that the time had come when a strong effort should be made to establish the Fat
Stock and Spring Shows on a basis corresponding with the present shows in Great Britain,
where nothing but the produce of the farms would be shown. He was satisfied that such
a movement would be strongly supported by the Grovernment and the farmers.
James Rowand, M.P., Vice-President, also thanked the Association for the positioa
he had been placed in, and promised to do all in his power to benefit the interests of the
Association, and hoped that the time was not far distant when the Exhibition held by
this Association would again be a power in the land.
On motion of J. C. Snell, seconded by Jas. Rowand, the following gentlemen were
proposed as a Cotuniittee to strike the standing committee for the present year : Messrs.
Macpherson, Legge, Simmons, Sissons and the mover. The motion was carried.
On motion of J. Lkgge, seconded by A. Rawlings, Messrs. Awrey, Rykert, Edwards,
Rowand, R. Gibson (Delaware), and the Secretary were appointed a delegation to wait
on the Hon. John Carling, Minister of Agriculture, re the grant for Exhibits to the
World's Columbian Exposition.
The delegates appointed to attend the funeral of the late Ira Morgan reported as.
follows :
Gentlemen : Your delegation appointed to attend the funeral of the late Ira Mor-
gan, for 18 years a member of your Council, beg leave to report as follows : They reached
Ottawa on the raoining of the 22nd of December, and procured a carriage to drive to
Metcalfe, 21 miles away ; called on the bereaved widow of our friend and afterwards
attended the obsequies of our late colleague. We found the remains of our old friend
lying iu state, in the handsorae new town hall, buUt for township purposes chiefly by
his exertions. Strange to say, the formal opening of it for public pur|)oses was to have
been the same evening that his body was bmught there. How very different from the
plan propo.sed! " Man proposes but God disposes." The coffin was guarded by a body
of riflemen from his own company, m which he had been captain for 25 years, organized
in 1866 and called out on active service when Fenian raids were anticipated. Its effici-
ency and strength were due to his zeal and energy. An impressive funeral service was
conducted in the hall, in which there was not room for the number of people. His
death has been considered almost a calamity in the neighborhood, as he had been a mem-
ber of the O-sgoode township council since 1855 and for many years reeve. Ho was also
warden of the county of Russell for ei^ht years. He had V)een a clerk of the Division
Court for 35 years, and for 25 a justice of the peace. In fact he was looked up to and
consulted by every one in his neighl)orho jd, ever ready to do a good action to a poor
neighbor and give advice to the farmers of the neighborhood, who with their families
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turned out en masse to pay their last respects to their old friend. There was not a public
work of any kind in the neighborhood during his lifetime but what he entered into with
all his energy. Even the instruments for the village and military brass band were pur-
chased through his solicitation.
It was a very affecting sight to see the whole community turn out to pay their last
respects. After the affecting service in the hall, all that remained of Ira Morgan was
carried to the grave, near the church he attended in his life-tiaie, the coffin carried by a
guard of his own company and surrounded by 100 Masons, who conducted their beautiful
service at his grave; the county council of Kussell and the township council of Osgoode
preceding the Masons. His own band played the dead march while the cort3ge marched
up the hill, followed by the family, and the surrounc'ing public.
He was a kind husband, an indulgent father and in his own way a public benefactor-
His place will be hard to fill. Peace be to his ashes.
(Signed) H. Wade, ) j^.j ^.^^
J. Legge, J ^
Mr. Awrey explained that $15,000 was passed in the Assembly as a commencement,
for the Ontario Exhibit.
The Secretary then read the financial report of the Treasurer for 1891, audited,
showing the total receipts of the Association to be .$13,244.61, and the disbursements
$10,815.82, leaving a balance on hand of $2,428.79.
On motion of Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr, Haggerty, the financial report was
adopted. The Council then adjourned until next morning.
SECOND SESSION.
The Council resumed next morning at 10 a.m., Mr. Awrey in the chair. The same
members, with the exception of Messrs. Edwards and Rowand, were in attendance.
The report of the Committee to strike the Standing Committees for the year was
presented by Mr. Macpherson, Chairman, as follows :
Committees for 1892.
Executive : Messrs. Macpherson, Rykert, Rowand, Sissons and Snell.
Finance : Messrs. Legge, Dawson, Haggerty, Rawlings and Westington.
Stock Shows : Messrs. Snell, Simmons, Rawlings, Edwards, Sissons. Westington and
Secretaiy.
Short Horn and Herd Book : Messrs. Simmons, Rowand, Edwards, Snell, Dawson
and Secretary.
Prize Farms : Messrs. Legge, Macpherson and Edwards.
Central Farmers' Institute : Sissons.
World's Fair : Messrs. Snell, Simmons, Rawlings, Legge and Macpherson.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
D. M. Macpherson, Chairman.
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A discussion then took place on the subject of the improvements to the building now
about to be made by P. Jamieson. Leave had been granted by this Council at the Decem-
ber meeting, and the following letter was read from K. Tully, Government Engineer :
Toronto, Feb'y. 24th, 1892.
Dear Sir, — In reply to your letter of the 22nd instant, respecting the improve-
ments proposed by Mr. Jamieson to the Queen Street front of the Agricultural Hall, at
his own expense, I have to state that after examining the plans p»'epared by Mr. Govin-
lock and explained by him, I am of opinion that the strength of the building will not be
injured by the proposed improvements. The agreement should, however, provide that in
case of damage Mr. Jamieson should be held responsible.
Yours truly,
KiVAS Tully.
H. Wade, Esq.,
Secretary Agriculture and Arts Association,
Toronto.
A letter was sent in by Hon. Mr. Dryden giving notice that possession of the offices
occupied by the Bureau of Industries would be terminated July 1st.
Result op Spring Show.
1891.
Gate receipts, 1st day $117 95
2nd " 197 25
$315 20
Catalogues 36 75
Entry Fees 109 00
Total $460 95
1892.
Gate receipts, 1st day $163 45
2nd «' 180 50
Catalogues 40 00
Entry Fees 114 00
Total $497 95
The success of this show is very gratifying to myself, and I am quite sure is to the
Council. It has been steadily gaining ground amongst the horsemen of the country. It
has passed over without any friction and has given apparent satisfaction. I would take
this opportunity to thank Lieut.-Col. Otter, and the Mayor and Council of the City of
Toronto for the valuable assistance given us in granting the use of the drill-shed and _^th8
fitting up of the same.
H. Wade, Secretary.
FAT STOCK SHOW.
A deputation consisting of John I. Hobson, Mosborough, and Prof. Thos. Shaw, of
Guelph, waited on the Council.
Mr. HoBSON in his remarks said that a strong Board of Directors had bepn elected
to the Fat Stock Club of Guelph this year, and they had authorized himself and Prof.
Shaw to wait on this Council and request that the Provincial Fat Stock Show for 1890
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be held in that city, and also that it should be settled there permanently. At the worst
the building used last year could be got, but they expected to have another new building
which would be still bfitter adapted for it, finished by that time, and if the Council should
look upon the claims of Guelph with favor, they as Directors of the Club and citizens of
Guelph, would do everything to make things comfortable, and would put forth extra exer-
tions to make the show successful.
Prof. Shaw then addressed the Council. He said that the Guelph people were very
anxious to have the Fat Stock Show centralized in that city, and it was well known that
the county of Wellington was the centre of the fat cattle trade, and Guelph should be
the Smithfield of Canada. He therfore asked the Council to consider the matter favorably
and decide as soon as possible, so that the directors could get to work with vigor.
The President, Mr. Awrey, thanked the deputation, and said that if the Council saw-
fit to hold the show in Guelph this year^ it would have to be stjictly a Provincial one,
and that this Council would have to hold the controlling power, as last year it paid all the
prizes but about $40.00 and did not have the controlling vote.
Mr. Legge thought it would be well to settle the place of holding the show at this
meeting.
Mr. Wade explained that if we united our forces with the Fat Stock Club of Guelph,
that Club would have directors, and if the Sh-^ep and Swine Breeders also contributed,
which was moved, they would also require directors. At the fall meeting the Council
had voted $1,000 towards this show, so it would be better to get organized for business as
soon as possible.
Mr. Awrey in dismissing the delegation, said that a great deal of enterprise had been
shown by the Fat Stock Club of Guelph, and that the matter of location for the present
year would have the serious consideration of this Council. He however thought Hamilton
should be the place this year, as they were erecting splendid buildings for such purposes.
Prof. Shaw before leaving, expressed a wish to meet with the plowing match com-
mittee for the Western Distiict, Messrs. Rykert, Awrey and Dawson, and they promised
to meet him at the Rossin House that evening.
At this stage of the meeting, Prof. A. Smith, of the Ontario Veterinary College,
called to pay his respects to the Council and invited them to call and see the new College
on Temperance Street.
The question of appointing Judges for Farms in Group No. 6 was then taken up.
Mr. Sisson suggested that the same two, viz., Messrs. Hobson and Hodson be re-appointed.
Mr. Awrey thought tiiat the duties would be too arduous this year, and that he thought
four gentleman should be appointed, so on motion of Mr. Westington, seconded by Mr.
Snell, Messrs. John I. Hobson, Guelph, and F. W. Hodson, London, R. Vance, Ida, and
W. J. McNaughton, Lancaster, were appointed ; two gentlemen to travel together and
that the group be divided into two parts. This motion was carried.
On motion of Mr. Legge, seconded by Mr. Snell, it was resolved that the President
Mr. Awrey, be a delegate to attend the Fat Stock Show in Chicago this fall. Mr. Awrey
thanked them and promised to bring back a report.
On motion of Mr. Legge, seconded by Mr. Simmons, a vote of thanks was tendered
to R. Vance, Esq , of Ida, the President of this Council for 1891, for the able and gentle-
manly manner in which he had filled that position.
Mr. Snell then took up the question of the Fat Stock Show, stating that it was im
portant to have the prize lists in circulation as soon as possible, and thought that if a '
suitable building could be procured, that it should be held in the city of Toronto, as the
gate receipts would be greater.
M r. SissoN said : We have already fixed the amount for our show, and if Guelph would
hold out inducements enough, perhaps we had better go there as there does not appear to
be a building suitable in Toronto.
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Mr. F. W. HoDSON, Secretary of the Sheep and Swine Breeders' Association, said,
that if necessary the two Associations could grant $400 each.
Mr, AwREY said he thought under the circumstances that Guelph would be the pro-
per place, still Hamilton or Toronto would make more gate money.
Moved by C M. Simmons, seconded by J. C. Snell, that inasmuch as this Associa-
tion has voted $1,000 for a Christmas Fat Stock Show, and that the Fat Stock Club of
Guelph, the Swine Breeders' Association and the Sheep Breeders' Association have inti-
matad their willingness to act in conjunction with this Association in the holding oi said
Show, this Association empower the Stock Show Standing Committee to express their
willingness to meet them at an early date, not later than the 15th of Apiil next, to fix
the time and place of holding such a show. Carried.
Moved by J. Haggerty, seconded by Mr. Rowand, that Messrs. Macpherson, Legge
and Snell be a committee to wait on Hon. Mr. Dryden respecting the Columbian
Exposition.
The meeting then adjourned until 2 o'clock p.m.
THIRD SESSION.
The Council resumed business at 2 p.m. In the absence of the President and Vice-
President, Mr. Legge was voted to the chair.
THE WORLD'S FAIR.
Following is the report of the Committee appointed to wait on the Minister of
Agriculture :
To the Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association :
Your Committee appointed to confer with the Hon. Minister of Agriculture in con-
nection with arrangements for the representation of Ontario at the World's Fair ia
Chicago in 1893, beg leave to report that we found the Minister intensely interested in
the subject, and anxious that the live stock and other agricultural products of the Pro-
vince may be adequately represented, and that the exhibits may be presented under the
most favorable circumstances practicable, and to this end he is willing and desirous to
have the benefit of any advice or suggestions this Council may see fit to offer as to the
best mode of carrying out this object.
Your committee, after careful consideration of the situaticm, would respectfully re-
commend to the Government the desirability of the appointment of a special Commissioner
charged with the duty of looking after the interests of the Province, to confer and co-
operate with the Dominion Commissioner with regard to selection, space and arrangemetit
of Ontario, exhibits together with an Advisory Board who would act in conjunction with
him in the matter. All of which is respectfully submitted.
J. C. Snell, Chairman.
MORE BUILDING ACCOMMODATION DESIRED.
A discussion then took place on the necessity of procuring a building in Toronto, in
which to hold the Spring Horse Show, in which nearly all the members took a part, and
it was the consensus of opinion that it was time that urgent steps were taken by this
Council to have a building provided for this purpose.
Mr. D. M. Macpherson said that the Association should own a building in which
the various shows could be held, and that if such a building was secured, the prosperity
of the Association would be augmented a hundredfold. Instead of the receipts being less
than $500 for a two days' show, over $1,000 would be realized if it were held in a hall ia
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•which visitors would be comfortable. For anyone to stay in the drill-shed for more than
a short time almost meant death from cold. Other members of the Council made remarks
on the subject, in which various suggestions were made ; among them being one to either
sell or mortgage the building now owned and occupied bv the Association. Finally the
following resolution moved by Mr. Macpherson and seconded by Mr. H\ggerty was
adopted :
" That in consideration of a much-felt want of a suitable place or building for holding
the several shows needed in connection with the work of the Board,
" Resolved, that the Council of Agriculture and Arts offer to invest an amount of
money between $5,000 and 8 10.000 in connection with another as?ociation, company or
individual, for the purchase and fitting up of a suitable place or building for holding such
shows as the wants of the Board require to further the general agricultural interests of
Ontario."
The Council then adjourned to meet on the call of the chair.
MEETING OF THE FAT STOCK SHOW COMMITTEES.
A joint meeting of the Stock Show Committee of the Agriculture and Arts Associa-
tion, the Fat Stock Club of Gnelph, and the Sheep and Swine Breeders' Association, was
held on April 7th, 1892, in Agricultural Hall. Present:
From the Council: President N. Awrey, M.P.P., Binbrook ; J. Sisson, Crown Hill ;
J. C. Snell, Edmonton; J. M. Simmons, Ivan; A. Rawlings, Forest; W. J. Westington,
Plainville ; Secretary H. Wade, Toronto.
From the Fat Stock Club : Prof. Shaw, Guelph ; John I. Hobson, Mosborough ; Jas.
Anderson, Guelph.
From the Sheep Breeders^ Association : F. W. Hodson, London ; J Jackson, Abing-
don.
From the Swine Breeders' Association: President J. C. Snell, Edmonton; S. Cox-
worth, Claremont.
The Guelph Deputation.
A deputation from the Guelph City Council was received, consisting of Mayor
Sleeman, Aid. Smith and Aid, Lamprey, as well as the Committee of Fat Stock Show as
above.
Mr. Awrey, M.P.P., Chairman, said that he und'^rstoad thi deputation from the
eifcy of Guelph de-sired to present their views as to the desirability of locating a Fat
Stock Show permanently at Guelph, in connection with resolution moved at the Agricul-
ture and Arts meeting. He then asked to hear from the Miyorof Guelph on thesubj-'ct.
The Mayor, Mr. Sleeman, said : I am not a member of the Fat Stock Club, I will
leave it to those who are better acquainted with the business to open the remarks.
Mr. HoBSON, representing the Fat Stock Club, of Guelph, saiil : Mr. Chairman and
gentlemen, I will just be as brief as possible. You are all aware when [ was here a few
weeks ago, I was present to represent this Club, and we have had a meeting since then
with South Wellington and the council of Guelph, for the purpose of asking the meeting
to put forward their claims witli Guelph, and to get your assistance iii putting up a
building to hold the Christmas Fat Stock Show. The views we take are these : That
Guelph is the best situated place in Ontario, and it can be said without contradiction that
Guelph is the very centre of stock raising, in fact it has all the country west and round
about, where the highest class cattle are raised. Then again there is more fat stock
raised and shipped within twenty miles of Guelph than from almost the whole of the
Dominion put together, and it is the ambition of ail connected with the Fat Stock Club
and fat stock i-aising, that if a Piovincial Fat Stock Exhibition be held that such be held
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in Guelph. We have the Agricultural Experimental Farm and College, where students
come from all parts of Ontario ; so if we had the Christmas Fat Stock Show at Guelph it
would give these students an idea of fat stock and they would go to their homes and be
anxious to promote the fat stock interests.
Prof. Shaw, representing the Fat Stock Club, spoke as follows : Mr. Chairman and
gentlemen, it is our duty here to-day to try and secure the holding of the next annual
Show at Guelph, as I understand it was not decided at the last meeting of the Council as
to where this show should be held. I sincerely hope that you decide in favor of Guelph,
and I have every reason to believe that if it is held there this fall it will be the best ever
held in the Province or in the Dominion, and we hope therefore that the committee will
decide to hold the show at Guelph. There is another aspect, the most important of alL
We hope by meeting your committee to-day to get the Fat Stock Show permanently
located at Guelph, as it is the best location in the country. Your Association has pro-
posed to pay $5,000 or upwards in conjunction with any other corporation or company
(if I understand it right) to erect a commodious building for exhibition purposes, and the
question is where should the show be permanently located. I do not see any other place
better than the city of Guelph, for several reasons ; in the first place the county of
Wellington is the cpntre of the fat stock industry, and is second to none in the Province
for the attention that is given to fat stock and also the number of animals that are laised.
If buyers want good fat cattle they always come to Guelph or the county of Wellington
to make their purchases. This is one reason why I think the Fat Stock Show should be
located at Guelph, as the buyers know where to go to get fat cattle, and if the show was
held there they would come from all parts to purchase. Then another reason is, one that
Mr. Hobson touched upon, it was that the Agricultural College was located there, and
when the students know that there is going to be a fat stock show they look forward to
it for weeks on account of the grand object lessons they get from it, and the students in
this Province as well as in other Provinces go home with a good opinion of what cattle
should be, and therefore they try to have their cattle, and all other stock, on an equal
with the ones that they had seen at the Fat Stock Show. As Guelph is the centre of
the fat stock industry, the principal exhibitors have only about fifty miles to go, whereas
if it were further away they would hesitate before going. Nearly all the prizes won
during the last Exhibition were animals west of Toronto, and for this reason it appears to
me that it would be a very wise act on the part of the Council to locate the show per-
manently at Guelph, and I understand that Gueiph will do its part in reference to the
matter. We have aldermen here who will tell you about the financial affairs of the city,
and what they are willing to do, and I hope therefore the claims we put forth on behalf
of the city of Guelph will have your favorable consideration.
Mr. Jas. Anderson said that there had been $50,000 given to farmers for beef
during the last year, at Guelph, and the cattle that were ex.hibited were of the very
highest quality, as there were buyers from all parts of the United States, which made the
competition very great.
Mayor Sleeman said : I knew but very little about the meeting until I came in this
room to-day. I received a message from the committee at Guelph to meet this board
to-day at 1 1 o'clock, requesting me to be present and present the claims for holiing the
Fat Stock Show in Guelph, and I am sure it has been made plain by the members of the
Fat Stock Club who are here that this show should be permanently situated at Guelph.
I have been consulted by the members of the Fat Stock Club and the members of the
South Riding of Wellington as regards the site and a suitable building. Now in regard
to the lociition of the show, I may say that it is one of the best places to hold a show of
that kind, as the total amount of sheep and cattle exported from the country in and
around Guelph amounts to $1,000 a week, and has done so for a number of years. Now
on behalf of the city of Guel|)h, I am sure the aldermen wish you to locate your show
permanently there. As for railway facilities Guelph cannot be excelled. The site the
members of the Fat Stock Club have in view is along the side of the railway, but at pre-
sent the skating rink is the most suitable building, but we and the citizens of Guelph will
do everything possible to have the Fat Stock Show permanently there.
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Mr. AwKEY, M.P P., asked if the buildings on the Exhibition grounds about half a.
mile from the centre of the city were not suitable for a Fat Stock Show ?
Alderman Smith said : The Fat Stock committee are here to-day to try and have the
Fat Stock Show permanently loca'^ed in Guelph if it can be done, and promise if the
Agriculture and Arts Association would erect such a V>uildiug that the city of Guelph
would give a site for that purpose.
Mr. AwREY, M.P.P., read the rtsolntion that had been passed at the last meeting of
the Council of Agriculture, and explained the resolution to the Guelph representatives,
showing them that they were going where the greatest inducements could be furnished.
He spoke of Hamilton being a grand place to locate the Fat Stock Show permanently, as
they had splendid accommodation and good buildings, and for a Provincial Fat Stock
Exhibition it would be a very suitable place although not as suitable from an educational
point of view as Guelph. He also spoke of Toronto as being a very suitaVjle place for a
Fat Stock Show, as it was the largest city in the Province, and if the citizens would give
any inducement it would be the most suiuible place to hold the spring show for male
animals as the gate receijits would be far greater.
Alderman Lamprey said : The site that they had in view at present was near the
market, and for railway accommodation no better could be had. The citizens would do
their utmost in aiding the Agriculture and Arts Association if they decided on perma-
nently locating their show at Guelph. He did not see that there was a better location in
any city than the one they have in view at present, as it is convenient to the business part
of the city.
Mr. SissoN said, that as one of the members of this Board, he thought they would
have to consider the matter before giving the grant of ^5,000 or upwards, and as they
were going to give a handsome grant to any city that was willing to assist, he considered
it would be advisable to select a city where the gate receipts would amount to something.
President Awrey said that the Fat Stock Committee would be expected to do more
than they had promised, as the prestige of holding it in that city, and the large prizes paid
out should be sufficient inducement for them to put up a building that could be used for
market purposes, and then grant- it to our Council for the week of the Fat Stock Show.
The deputation then said they would lay the matter before the council to consider it,
and before they withdrew it was moved by Mr. SissoN.s, seconded by Mr. Simmons, and
carried : That the Fat atock Show be held in the city of Guelph this fall, upon condi-
tion that proper accommodation be provided by the Fat Stock Club and the city of
Guelph ; that this Association assume cost of printing as well as becoming responsible for
prize money other than what miy be voluntarily given by the Fat Stock Club or specials
by individvial citizens ; that this Association have a majority of members on the Board,
under whose control and management this show is to be held, and that all receipts be the
property of this Association, subject however to subsequent arrangements to be made with
Swine and Sheep Breeders' Associations. Carried.
The meeting then adjourned till 2 o'clock.
Before the meeting adjourned the prize list was partially revised.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session commenced at 2 o'clock with Mr. Snell in the chaiv. After a
short discussion as regards the Fat Stock Show, it was moved by Mr. Simmons, seconded
Vty Mr. Rawlikgs that the Agriculture and Arts Association agree to hold a Fat Stock
Show in the city of Guelph, in December next, in connection with the local Fat Stock
Club, the Sheep Breeders' Association and the Swine Breeders' Association, upon this
basis : The local Fat Stock Club and tlie city of Guelph to provide all the accommodation
necessary to hold a creditable show. The Sheep Breeders' Association to provide $300 or
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more towards the prizes, the Swine Breeders' Association $300 or mere, and the Agricul-
ture and Arts Association $1,000. That the Fat Stock Sho^v committee of the Agricul-
ture and Arts Association, three representatives from the Fat Stock Club, and two from each
of the Sheep and Swine Breeders' Associations, be the committee of management. The
Agricultuie and Arts Association to pay all expenses and to collect all receipts. In case
all the prizes in the sheep and swine departments are not piid out, the proper proportion
of such unpaid prizes be paid back to the two different Associations. Carried.
A discussion took place as to whether it would be better to invite the Poultry Asso-
ciation to co-operate, also if it would be advisable to ask the seedsmen and dairy supply
men. It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Hodson, that the Secretary, H.
Wade communicate with the Ontario Poultry Association, with regard to co-operating
with this Association, in offering prizes for poultry at the Fat Stock Show. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Hodson, seconded by Mr. Hobson, that the seedsmen and dairy
supply men be asked to co-operate with us in the show, and it was also moved that Mr.
Hodson be appointed to correspond with them to this end. Carried.
The meeting then adjourned to meet in Guelph in May to complete organization and
prize list.
JOINT STOCK SHOW COMMITTEE MEETING AT GUELPH.
Following are the minutes of Joint Stock Show Committee meeting held at Royal
Hotel, Guelph, May 17th, 1892. Present:
From, Agriculture and Arts Association: Me.ssrs. Awrey, Simmons, Rawling.s,
Westington, Snell and Wade.
From Fat Stock Club, Guelph : Messrs. Hobson, Miller and McCorkindale.
From Swine Breeders' Associatioti : Messrs. Coxworth and Brethour.
From Sheep Breeders' Association : Messrs. Jackson and Hodson.
Mr. Awrey occupied the chair. Before the joint meeting commenced the prize list
for cattle as prepared at the last meeting of the committee was read, and with a little
change was adopted.
Mr. Wade then read the following letter :
Guelph, Ont., May 18th, 1892.
To the President and Members of the Herd Book Committee :
Dear Sirs, — In order to alleviate the prejudicial feeling of the members of the
Clydesdale and Shire Horse Associations, and the pronounced live stock papers of the
United States, who make capital of the fact that as I am S-cretary of the pronounced breeds
of Clydesdale and Shire Horse Associations and sign their certificates to cross the lines
between Canada and the United States, I should not be Secretary to sign certificates for
the Draught Horse Association made up of a cross between Clydesdale and Shire horses,
which they maintain is not an accepted breed proper, I beg leave, with your consent, to
resign my position as Secretary to this Association, still retaining the position of Treas-
urer, and would recommend you to allow or ai)point Mr. A. S. McVity Recording Sec-
retary, to sign certificates for the Draught Horse Association, thus complying with the
wish of these Associations, so that my name will thus be left off the certificates as before
mentioned.
Yours, &c.,
H. Wade, Secretary.
This resignation was accepted, and on resolution Mr. A. S. McVity was appointed
Recording Secretary in his stead.
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The Guelph Fat Stock Club signified their intention to offer a silver cup to the value
of $50 for a championship prize for the best fat bovine animal on the ground of any breed
•or sex,
Mr. 0. M. Bond also stated that he would give a cup for the best hog of any age in
grade class.
Mr. F. W. HoDSON then read a prize list as prepared by the Swine Breeders' Asso-
•ciation ; giving 1st and 2nd prizes to registered swine of the different breeds, and asking
the Agriculture and Arts Association to give a 3rd prize of $4.00 each from their funds,
also the entire list for grade swine. This was agreed to, and prize list for 1892 will give all
other particulars.
For sheep, the Agriculture and Arts Association also arranged to pay the 3rd prize
in the pure bred list, and the grades and crosses.
The Agriculture and Arts Association furnished all the money in the cattle depart-
ments, also the 3rd px'izfs given pure-bred sheep and swine and all the prizes in the grade
and cioss bred sheep and swine sections.
The amount of prizes given by the Agriculture and Arts Association is : To cattle,
f 750.00 ; to sheep, $216.00 ; to swine, $14i.U0 ; total given by the Agriculture and Arts
Association, $1,110.00. Amount given by the Sheep Breeders' Association, $405.00.
Amount givpn by the Swine Breeders' A sociation, $400.00. Value of prizes given by
the Guelph Fat Stock Club, $75.00. Tot i\ prizes, $1,990.00.
In all classes single expert judges will perform the work of judging. The expense
incurred by these gentlemen will be paid by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
-Judges in the cattle departments have already been chosen. Those on sheep and swine
will be chosen Tuesday of the second week of the Toronto Industrial. The show will be
held on the 14th and 15th of December, 1892. Judging will commence at 2 o'clock Wed-
nesday.
Afternoon Session.
At the afternoon session Mr. Snell acted as chairman. It was resolved that mem-
bers' tickets of che Fat Stock Club of Guelph be taken at the gates and redeemed at the
rate of 25 cents each, number to be taken from the books of the Club.
Superintendent Herbert Wright, of Guelph, was appointed General Superintendent.
Cattle Cowmittee : Messrs. Simmons, Rawlings, Edwards, Hobson and Miller.
Sheep Committee ; Messrs. Snell, Sissons, Westington, Jackson, Prof. Shaw and
Hodson, Chnirman.
Swine Committee : Messrs. Brethour, Simmons, Ooxworth, Jas. Anderson, Rawlings,
and Westington.
Poullry : The Agriculture and Arts Association to give $25 ; the Guelph Fat Stock
Club to make up the balance, making the prizes as large as last year.
It was resolved that the single judge system be adopted.
Moved by .lohu I. Hobson, seconded by A. Rawlings, that three judges be appointed
for cattle, one for Sliort Horns, one for Grades, and one for the other breeds, the three of
them to deci<le on the sweepstakes. Carried.
For Shoit Horns: .James Smith, Jr.. Paris, 1st choice; R. Whetter, London, 2nd
choice; and Mr. Williams, Bowmanville, 3rd choice.
For Grades: Thos. Crawford, Toronto, 1st choice; R. Winch, Peterboro', 2nd
choice; and Ji.hn Russell, Brouj^ham, 3rd choice.
Other Breeds : J. G. Davidson, Balsam, 1st choice ; John Allison, Gait, 2nd choice ;
iind T. O. Robbon, St. Mary's, 3rd choice.
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Moved by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Hobson, that judges be paid their actual
railroad and other expenses, and that the Secretary notify each to that effect. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Hobson, that the Executive of the Sheep
and Swine Breeders' A-ssociations and the delegates from the Fat Stock Club, and from
the Agriculture and Arts Association, be instructed to meet in the Board Room, over
Secretary Hill's office, on the Fair grounds, on Tuesday of the second week of the show,
at 7 p.m., to select judges for the sheep and swine departments, each delegate to pay his
own expenses. Carried.
Resolved, that the Fat Stock Show shall be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the
14 and 15th of December, next.
Resolved, that the judging shall commence at 2 p.m. of the first day.
Resolved, that the fee for entry for sheep and swine be $1.00 per animal, or one pen.
Before the meeting adjourned the following resolution was moved by Mr. W. J.
Westington, seconded by Mr. J. C. Snell, " That this meeting thoroughly approves of
the appointment by the Provincial Government of Mr. N. Awrey, M.P.P. as Ontario's
Commissioner to the World's Columbian Exposition, to be held in Chicago in 1893. Mr.
Awrey is a gentlemin of brilliant address, sound judgment and wide experience. The
prominent position he has long taken in aa;ricultural affairs renders him a worthy repre-
sentative of this the banner province of Canada. We bt^lieve that by his efforts the great
agricultural interest, which he represents, will be fully and ably administered at Chicago,
and that his work there will be a credit to the province and a means of greatly enlarging
her trade."
This resolution was enthusiastically received and carried amid great applause.
JOINT STOCK SHOW COMMITTEE MEETING AT TORONTO FAIR.
Following are the minutes of meeting of Joint Stock Show Committee at Industrial
Exhibition grounds, September 14, 1892, as~adjourned from Guelph meeting of May 17,
1892.
Members present: Messrs. Awrey, President; John I. Hobson, Guelph ; W.J.
Westington, Plainville ; C. M. Simmons, Ivan, and H. Wade, Secretary.
The President explained that this meeting was called to appoint judges for sheep
and swine for the Fat Stock Show to be held in Guelph on 14th to 15th of December.
Moved by C. M. Simmons, seconded by John I. Hobson, that John Gibson, Denfield,
be judge of the pure breds, and that J. Dingwall, Hamilton, be the reserve judge. On
grade sheep, R. Whetter, London, first choice, and R. Wickett, Binbrook, reserve. Car-
ried.
Moved by John I. Hobson, seconded by C. M. Simmons, that the judges on pure
breeds of swine be James Main, Boyne, first choice, and Mr. White, jr., Mitchell, reserve.
On grade swine Thomas Lawrence, Hamilton, first choice, and W. Anderson, Hamilton,
reserve. Carried.
AGRICULTURE AND ARTS ASSOCIATION.
The Council of Agriculture and Arts Association met in their Board Room at 9 a.m.
on September 13th, 1892.
Mr. Awrey, M.P.P., President, occupied the chair. The following members were
present: D. Macpherson, Lancaster; W. 0. Edwards, M.P., Rockland; Joshua Legge,
Gananoqiie ; Jas. Haggerty, West Huntington ; J. C. Saell, Edmonton ; J. 0. Rykert,
St. Cathar ines ; Wm. Dawson, Vittoria ; C M. Simmons, Ivan ; Albin Rawlings, Forest ;
Jonathan Sissons, Crown Hill ; H. Wade, Toronto, Secretary.
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The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Secretary and adopted.
A communication was read from Mr. P. Jamieson, lessee of the building owned by
the Association, requesting that the upper portion of the structure be painted at the
expense of the Association.
The Secretary stated that the top part of the building looked very shabby since
Mr. Jamieson had so handsomely improved his store fronts. It was decided to grant
Mr. Jamieson's request, and to let the job of painting by tender.
Mr. Jamieson also appeared in person before the Council, and claimed that the
extensive improvements made by him to the property of the Association had greatly
enhanced its value ; and as these improvements had been made at a time when trade
generally was dull and rents were declining he should be relieved from the cost of heating
the building when the Ontario Government had vacat;ed the premises. It was decided
however, that Mr. Jamieson should heat the building as mentioned in the lease of 1889.
Mr. Jamieson then asked that the Council make the rent 82,000 per annum for
ten years in consideration of the fact that he had spent nearly $10,000 in improving the
building, thus rendering it one of the most attractive business stands in Toronto.
After further discussion, it was moved by Mr. Rawlings, and seconded by Mr.
Legge, That, in the opinion of this Board, in view of the large expenditure of the
tenant in improving the premises and the reduced rentals in the city of Toronto, that
he be lelieved for the next four years with payments of $250 per annum rental, makin»
in the four years the sum total of $1,000, and the rental in the four years $2,000
per annum instead of $2,250. Carried.
Mr. Legge suggested that a silver medal be given by tbe Agriculture and Arts
Association in connection with the plowing match, for the boya' class, and it would be a
sort of recognition from this Association.
After a little talk over the matter, it was moved by Mr. Legge and seconded by Mr.
Haggerty, that this Board grant a silver medal as a first prize in the boys' class at each
of the Provincial plowing matches this autumn. Carried.
MR. HODSON'S REPORT OX PRIZE FARMS.
London, August 20th, 1892.
Henry Wade, Esq.,
Toronto, Ontario.
Dear Sir, — Since arriving home from judging the prize farms I have been too busy
until to day to forward our awaids. Besides this, on nearly all occasions I have asked
the proprietors of the farms to till up a certain form which I had printed. These gave
the details of some of their operations more fully than we could with the time at our dis-
posal, and enabled us to write a fuller report. Mr. Hobson and myself adopted this plan
last year. As soon as the awards were made public those who have not filled up this
form and forwarded to us, if they ai e not successful in winning prizes will not do so,
therefore I re.'^pectfully request that you hold the awards for a couple of weeks yet. A
few of the parties have not sent in the blanks jet. I have very full notes but wish to
correct and make them even more full from the blanks sent in, and wish to write you
just as good a report as I can. You will notice in one or two cases we have awarded two
prizes in a township. This was unavoidable as the farms were ties, each excelling the
other in tome respects, but were so evenly balanced that it was practically impossible to
make an absolute choice without doing an injustice to one party or the other.
The competition this year in our division was much keener than last year, and more
interest was taken in it. In fact the farmers were much more anxious, and altogether a
better class than those competing in Division 5.
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Renfrew North. /
Pembroke Township : Richard White, silver medal, Pembroke, for best culti-
vated and best managed farm in North Renfrew.
John Dunlop, bronze medal, Pembroke, for excellence in farm and stock man-
agement. This farm was so good that it was impossible for us not to give this reward.
Stafford Township .' Wm. Hale, bronze medal, Pembroke.
Alice Township .' Thos. Heenan, bronze medal, Pembroke.
South Renfrew.
McNah Township .' Jas. McCreary, bronze medal, Arnprior.
Donald McLaren, bronze medal, Sand Point. Mr. McLaren had the neatest
and best kept farm, comprising 200 acres. The fences were good and the farm exceed-
ingly well managed throughout. He seems to have done a large amount of work in
getting things in shape.
Mr. McCreary is altogether a different sort of farmer. He is cultivating several
hundred acres widely separated. His crop management is excellent. He is very enter-
prising, and is doing an excellent work in the townships in which his farms are situated,
and is exerting an excellent influence. He is more enterprising than Mr. McLaren,
though not quite so neat, and I think is jirobably making more money and saving less.
He spends considerable money in testing advanced methods, has a silo and runs a private
dairy.
Bagot Township .• James Fraser, silver medal, Burnstown.
Leeds North and Grenville North.
Elmsley North Township .• Wm. McGillivray, silver medal. Smith's Falls.
Killey Township .• George Brown, bronze medal, Jasper.
Leeds South.
Bastard and Crosbi/ ^^outh Townships r Miles H. Young, silver medal, Forfar.
Lansdowne Township .• Thos. W. Bradley, bronze medal, Lansdowne.
Lanark South.
Drunimond Township .' Hon. Peter McLaren, silver medal, Perth.
Montague Township.' Herman Loucks, bronze medal, Smith's Falls, for excellent
field and stock management.
Jas. Shields, bronze medal, Smith's Falls, for excellent and well kept buildings and
fences.
Oarleton.
Fitzroy Towvship . • John Moorehouse, bronze medal, Panmure.
JVepean Township .• Thomas Graham, gold medal. Bell's Corners. Here again I
thought an additional bronze medal should be given. Mr. Graham has already won two
silver medals, and is an excellent farmer. His nephew, whose farm joins his, has also an
excellent farm aud well managed. 1 would recommend here that he (Mr. Thos. Graham,
jr.) be awarded a bronze medal for excellence of management, but will leave that entirely
with yourself and the Board. He cannot compare with his uncle in some respects, but
can in others.
Mr. Thos. Graham's farm is the best weJiave ever gone over, either as a competitor
or otherwise.
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Thos. Graham, jr., deserves recognition. He has entered on three occasions. His
uncle has each time taken the gold medal, and in every county competition he has come
in for silver. However, I do not recommend the bronze medal as a tie, but simply as a
compliment to his work. We tell you the circumstances and leave the award to yourself.
March Township .' Geo. Wm. Monk, bronze medal.
Yours truly,
F. W. HoDSON, London. ) j ,
W. J. McNaughton, Lancaster. J *
Moved by Mr. Legge, and seconded by Mr. Rykert, that the report be adopted,
and that the recommendations made by the Judges be acquiesced in by this Board.
Carried.
MR. HOBSON'S REPORT OF JUDGES ON PRIZE FARMS.
To the Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario :
Gentlemen, — Having been appointed Judges of Prize Farms in the eastern portion
of Group No. 6, comprising the counties of Duudas, Glengarry, Stormont and Russell, we
would new hand in our awards. The following is a list of entries together with our
awards :
County op Dundas.
Township of MaitI and .• Jas. H. Meikly, south part of lots 2 and 3, con. 5, Nort^
Williamsburg P.O , bronze medal.
Henry Bowen, east half of lot 19, con. 4, Dixon's Corners.
Dr. Harkness, west half of lot 19 and 20, con. 3, Irena.
Tovjnship of Williamsburg .• Ezra Burker, lot 21, con. 6, Elma, bronze medal.
Matthew Carlyle, lot 14, con. 8, Chesterville P.O.
Wm. Deeks, lot 24, con. 5, North Williamsburg.
Township of Winchester .' Andrew Simmons, lot 12, con. 6, Winchester, silver medal.
R. D. Fulton, lot 14, con. 5, Chesterville.
Peter Mcintosh, lot 3, con. 2, Cass Bridge.
Township of Mountain ,' D. P. McPhail, lots 14, 15 and 16, Vernon, bronze medal.
County of Glengarry.
Township of Lancaster .' D. M. Macpherson, lot 15, con. 1, Bainsville.
Robert Hunter, lot 37, con. 4, Lancaster.
Donald McNicol, lot part 34 and 35, con. 4, Lancaster.
John A. McDougall, part lot 34, con. 4, Lancaster.
John R. Wightman, part lot 32 and 33, con. 4, Lancaster, bronze medal.
Thos Ross, lot 29, con. 4, Lancaster.
Township of Charlottenburg .' R. B. Sangster, lots K and L, con. 2, Lancaster, silver
medal.
Benjamin Clark, lots 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, con. 5, Cashion's Glen.
A. G. McBean, part lots K and L, con. 1. Lancaster.
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County of Russell.
Township of ClarencPj .• Robert Wateraon, bronze medal.
W. 0, Edwards, Rockland.
Smith Bros.
Tow7iship of Gloucester ,• W. J. Fenton, lot 18, con. 5, Metcalf.
Benjamin Rothwell, lot 19, con. 1, Ottawa, silver medal.
Jas. Brown, lot 25, con. 5, South Gloucester.
Township of Russell .• Edward Whiteside, lot 21, con. 7, Metcalf.
Allan McDonell, lot 40, con. 9, Ormond, bronze medal.
Wm. Gordon, lot 36^ con. 4, Dalmeny.
County of Stormont.
Township of Finch.' Wm. McTntyre, lot 18, con. 1, Newington.
Peter McLean, lot 8, con. 3, S luth Finch.
Alex. Carr, lot 6, con. 5, Berwick, gold medal.
Towv^hip of Roxborough .' Duncan McKinnon, lot 25, con. 2.
Victor Begg, lot 22, con. 6.
Stewart Begg, lot 21, con. 6, bronze medal.
The above awards were made after very full and careful consideration. There were
certain features came into the competition this year which made it most difficult for your
judges to satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the course they followed in making
the above awards.
We found two farms, one owned by D. M. Macpherson of Lancaster, and the other
by W. C. Edwards & Co., of Rockland, the management of which we consider is in advance
of those owned by the competitors to whom we have awarded the prizes. These farms
will be very fully witten up in the report which will be presented later. There is much
in their management which, if followed out by the great body of Ontario farmers, would
add annually millions of dollars to the material wealth of the country. They are success-
fully solving the most difficult problems that the Canadian farmer has to contend with,
and are giving unmistakable evidence of the great possibilities of this Province as a pro-
ducing count) y, when skill, (nergy and capital are brought to bear on the operations of
the farm. It may be said then, why not award to them the prizes 1 The answer is,
th( se faims have been a comparatively short time under their management, and the
large amount of capital expended in bringing about such marked results has been earned
in other occupations, placing their owners at an immense advantage over those who, in
most cases, had only the farm upon which they live to depend upon. We would further
add, although we have not seen our way clear to give the prizes to the gentlemen already
named in the competition just closed, that we consider that in a sweepstakes or Provincial
competition when the strongest men in the Province come into the contest, they should
not be debarred from entering.
John I. Hobson, Mosborough, ) ^ ■,
o T7 1 J r Judges.
RoBT. Vance, Ida, j *
Moved by Mr. Simmons, and seconded by Mr. Westington, that this report be
adopted. Carried.
It was moved by Mr. Legge, and seconded by Mr. Sissons, that a vote of thanks be
tendered to the Judges of this Board for their services. Carried.
The meeting then adjourned.
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HAOKNEY HORSE SOCIETY.
A meeting of those interested in the breeding of Hacknev horses was held in the
Queen's Hotel, Toronto, on the evening of February 2nd, 1892, at 8 o'clock, to discuss
the formation of an Association for the purpose of promoting the breeding of Hackney
horses in Canada. The following were present : R. Miller, Jr., Brougham ; Robt.
Graham, Clareraont ; John Hope, Bow Park, Brantford ; Robt. Beith, Bowmanville ;
A. E Major, Whitevale ; G. H. Hastings, Deer Park ; W. Beith, Whitby ; F. C. Gren-
side, Guelph ; W. D. Grand, Toronto ; F. R. Shore, White Oak ; Arch. Wilson, Paris
Station ; W. D. Sorby, Guelph ; F. Green, Jr., Innerkip ; F. L. Taylor, Toronto ;
E. F. Oharlton, Duncrief ; F, W. Hodson, London ; Robt. Davies, Toronto.
On motion, Mr. John Hope, of Bow Park, was called to the chair. An informal
discussion took place upon the subject of the Hackney breed to arrive at a proper under-
standing of the basis of the Association, should one be formed.
Mr. Henry Wade submitted the rules of the United States Hackney Horse
Society, which aided the discussion materially.
Mr. Wilson also gave the rules of the English Society, conve_ying a clear understand-
ing of the nature of the Hackney breed.
The Chairman expressed the opinion that in order to be successful the Association
would be obliged to acce|)t the American standard. From his experience in the Clydes-
dale Stud Book and the Short Horn Herd Book, he was satisfied that this was the only
plan.
Mr. Robert Beith proposed that the American standard be adopted.
Mr. E. Miller, jr., said that as this was the most important step that could be
taken by the proposed organization, it ought to be taken only after long deliberation. He
suggested that first the meeting should declare, if such were the opinion of those present,
that an Association should be formed, and immediately follow that by the election of the
necessary officers, thus completing so far as immediately required, the organization of the
Association. This done a committee should be appointed to consider the question of
standard. By this procedure there would be less chance of error u|)on these important
matters. It was most important to make a good start, for mistakes made at this stage
could not be easily rectified.
Mr. W. D. Grand moved : " That an Association of Hackney horse breeders be
formed to be styled the Canadian Hackney Horse Society, and that the Society be under
the auspices of the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario," This resolution was
seconded by Mr. Miller and carried unanimously.
Officers of the Society.
The officers of the new society were elected as follows :
Presi'lent : John Hope, Bow Park, Brantford.
Vice-President for Ontario : Arch. Wilson, Paris Station.
Vice-President for Quebec : Jas. A. Cochrane, Hillhurst.
Vice-President for Nova Scotia : J. B. McKay, Stellarton.
Vice-President for New Brunswick : Hon. D. McClelland, St. John.
Via- President for Prince Edw ird Island : C. C. G irdiner, Charlottetown.
Vic i-Presldent for Manitoba : J. Rutherford, V.S., Brandon.
Vice-President for North- West Territory : W. Bell Irving, Cochrane, Alta.
Vice-President for British Columbia : F. S. Tolme, V.S., Victoria, B, 0.
Council: R. Graham, Claremont ; F. Grenside, V.S., Guelph; R. Beith, M.P. j
Bowmanville ; W. D. Sjrby, Guelph ; Wm. Hendrie, jr., Hamilton ; G. H Hastings, Deer
Park ; R. Davies, Toronto; W. D. Grand, Toronto ; Robt. Miller, jr, Brougham.
Secretary-Treasurer : Henry Wade, Toronto.
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The President, in acknowledging the honor done him by his election said, I thank
yon very much for the confidence you repose in me. I quite understand that it is a
serious matter to undertake the wor-king up of an association of this kind. It means a
great deal of hard work and a great deal of time takeu up, and a great deal of expense as
well. I shall endeavor while I remain your President, to do all in my power to assist
you in every way I can, and to promote in every way the interests of the business.
Mr. Robert Davies moved that the membership fee be $5. Mr. Hastings seconded
the resolution. After a short discussion this resolution was carried.
Mr. W. D. Grand moved that the fixing of the registration fees be left in the hands
of the Board. Mr. Wm. Beitii seconded the resolution, which was carried.
Mr. Miller moved that Messrs. Grand, Hastings, Graham and Wilson be a com-
mittee to prepare a constitutioti for the Society and to fix the stanlardof registration of
Hackney horses, and to submit the same for the approval of the Board of Directors »t a
meeting to be held an the time of the Clydesdale show, or at such other time as may be
agreed upon by the Directors as most convenient. Mr. Davies seconded the resolution,
which was carried.
After informal discussion a decision was reached on motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded
by Mr. Graham, that the meeting of the Directors be held on the 9th of March, 1892, at
8 p.m. in the Rossin House.
Mr. Wm. Beith moved that Dr. Grenside's name be added to the committee on con-
stitution and standards. Mr. Sorby seconded the resolution, which was carried.
On motion of Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Grand, the meeting adjourned.
SECOND MEETING OF THE HACKNEY SOCIETY.
A meeting of the Hackney Society took place at the Rossin House on the evening
of March 9th, 1892, at 8 o'clock, to consider the adoption of the American rules.
The following gentlemen were present : John Hope, Piesident, Bow P.irk, Brant-
ford ; W. D. .^oiby, Guelph ; C. M. Simmons, Ivan ; F. R. Shore, White Oak ; Arthur
Johnston, Greenwood ; J. C. Snell, Edmonton ; Dr. Grenside, Guelph ; W. D. Grind,
Toronto ; F. Green, jr., Innerkip ; R. Beith, Bowmanville ; A. Wilson, Paris Station ;
Robt. Miller, Brougham ; Robt. Graham, Claremont ; D. Birrell, Greenwood ; F. W.
Hodson, London ; Albin Riwlings, Forest ; J. A. Cochrane, Killhurst, Que.; John
Tazewell, Springfield-on-the-Credic ; Mr. Weld. London ; D. McCrae, Guelph ; J.
Torrance, Markham ; P. G. Button, Ringwood ; G. H. Hastings, Deer Park.
Mr. Hope said that the matter of considering the American rules is now before the
meeting and it could be settled that evening.
Dr. Grenside : At the last meeting of the Canadian Hackney Society this Associa-
tion was formed and a committee appointed to consider the question of the basis to
register Hackney horses and Hackney mares. The committee have met this evening to
discuss the various points and to decide the qualifications for inspected horses. It may
be better to read the rules adopted by the American Hackney Horse Association, and
this is the standard that the committee have agreed upon as the prop-^r basis for regis-
tration. This Society also includes ponies. We do not, of course, start the Society on a
large scale here in Canada, and in order to keep it on sound basis we must be very care-
ful in admitting animals to registration. Would imported stallions bred from mares
somewhat of the Hackney type, and having more of the Hackney blood in them, be
eligible for registration, but not full 1
Mr. H Wade : Those animals would by degrees be brought up to be full registered
animals. We have discussed this point and have accepted full inspected mares as the
basis.
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An inquiry was made as to whether Hackney horses inspected in Canada could pass
to the other side free of duty.
Mr. Wade said that they could be recorded in the States after going there. It
would be a great advantage to have our horses and theirs on the same basis.
Mr. J. Hope said that the matter was open for discusaioa and that there should be
no difficulty in arriving at a conclusion as to the basis for ren;istration. He would be
very glad to hear from all interested in the mitter, so that they miy soon come to a con-
clusion to adopt the rule.
Mr Cochrane : I have not very much to say on this subject, but there is one thing
I would like to say, and that is could we not take a step aheail ol our American neigh-
bors 1 I would like to see our standard higher in some way than the American. They
require, as I understand the rule^, three crosses. L think this is insufficient for the dam
to give the stallion full registry. My opinion is that we make it four crosses. It would
be better as far as getting Hackneys over on the other side of the line.
Mr. Wade : I think you could call it four crosses, calling the inspected mare the
first filly and the third filly from the half registered mare would be the fourth cross.
Mr. Cochrane said the filly from the inspected mare being the third cross then the
other would be the fourth.
Mr. Wilson said by the rules of the American Society the inspected m»re is half
bred, and she is only eligible for entry, and the rules of the American Society is that
she has to be ijispected if she is a half-bred got by a registered sire.
Mr. Cochrane then explained the fees for inspection.
Mr. Wilson was very much opposed to the American rules, and said that we have
been benefiting th^ Am'^ricans loug eaoujfh aa I nit loikia^ to oav own ciuatry. The
colts ought to be in the same standard as the fillies. Anyone who knows the state of this
country at the present day knows that soin-ithing ought to be done to make it beneficial
to the country.
Mr. Beith : I am not in favor of any mare being registered unless out of a
registered mare.
Mr. Hastings did not see why they did not adopt the American rules as he was
greatly in favor of th<-m.
The Committee came to the conclusion that under this standard a pony is under
fourteen hands high, and a sire must have four thoroughbred crosses, and a filly one
cross to be registered.
It was moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Beith, that the report handed in by
the Committee be accepted. Carried.
Mr. Hope then asked the Committee if there was any business to be settled about
the fees.
A discussion then took place as regards the fees, and the Committee thought it
better not to have the fees as high as the American ; but Mr. Wade thought it advisable
not to put the fees too low as the object of these fees is to record the animals and print
the book.
Mr. Beith enquired as to what the transfer fees were, an 1 Mr. Wade considered
that $1,00 should be sufficient.
Mr. Cochrane was in favor of making the transfer free.
Mr. Wade thought it would be a mistake to cut the fees down too fine, as a little
money was wanted for t'^ie Agriculture and Arts Association to print the books.
Mr. Beith thought it would be well to have a certain amount charged for inspection.
Mr. Wilson : I move that the report adopted by the Committee be reconsidered.
My opinion is that you will never have a stud b)ok here in Cm id* if yoL» wait until you
have four crosses in animals.
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Mr. Hope said that it would be useless as the committee had adoptei the rule ;
therefore the matter could not be reconsidered.
Mr. Miller : I move that the inspection fee be $15"'airaround. I think we will be
perfectly safe at that, but I do not believe that it ought to be any more.
Mr. Hope : I do not think you are taking a proper view of the matter if you are
going to allow that amount, as it is a good thing to have mares in low enough, but I
wish you would get before the meeting the inspection fee, the entry fee, and everything
in connection with it.
Mr. Miller thought it would be better to inspect Canadian mares as well as English
mares. He thought it would be well to have a class registered inspected mares as there
is no class that covers the entry of inspected mares.
This matter was discussed but no decision was arrived at.
Mr. Oochrane : How about one cross fillies already two or three years of age. Will
it be necessary for the dams to be inspected 1
Mr. Wade said he would not be entitled to take any mare unless inspected.
The Committee came to an agreement that the fees for inspection should be $15, and
that the registration fees for members be $2, non-members $3, and transfers 50 cents.
It was moved by Mr. Beith, seconded by Mr. Grand, that the report of the Com-
mittee be adopted. Carried.
Mr. Hope said : We will have to take very good care in selecting our inspectors.
We do not want to take any person but men we know and that we can depend upon.
The inspectors were selected and are as follows :
Ontario : John Carson, Kingston ; D. H, Grand, London ; Dr. Grenside, Guelph ;
Dr. McLean, Meaford ; W. D. Grand, Toronto.
Quebec : Robt. Kess, Howick ; Jas. Cochrane, Hillhurst ; Prof. McEachern,
Montreal.
Manitoba : T. G. Ferris, Portage La Prairie.
A^ova Scotia : A. S. Slip, Truro.
Moved by Mr. Grenside, seconded by Mr. Sorby, that the meeting be adjourned to
meet at the call of the president.
CLYDESDALE HORSE ASSOCIATION, SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING.
The sixth annual meeting of the Clydesdale Association was held at the Queen's
Hotel, Toronto, on Tuesday, February 2nd, 1892, Wm. Smith, M.P., of Columbus, Presi-
dent, in the chair. Theie was a large attendance of members, including John Duff,
Rock wood; Geo. Cockburn, Baltimore; Robt. Beith, M.P., Bowmanville; W. C. Edwards,
M.P.. Rockland; A. Annis, Oshawa; Arthur Johnston, Greenwood; F. R. Shore, White
Oak; John Davidson, Ashburn; P. G. Button, Cresco, la., U.S ; W. L. Taylor, Toronto ;
Robt. Davies, Toronto; W. H. Major, Aurora; Major Bros., Whitevale; Robt. Graham,
Claremont; John A. Boaq, Ravenshoe; Geo. Davidson, Cherry wood; J. S. Torrance, Mark-
ham ; Neil Smith, Brampton; Wm. Innes, Bradford ; F. W. Hodson, London; Geo. Wagg,
Goodwood; Alex. Doherty, EUesmere; Robt. Miller, jr., Brougham ; John Bell, L'Amaroux;
W. D. Sorby, Guelph; John Vipond, Brooklin ; Geo. Ferr, Yelverton; John Davidson, jr.,
Balsam; Geo. Gray, Clarke; E. W. Charlton, Duncrief ; D. M. Graham, Stouffville ; Thos.
Graham, Claremont; Wm. Armstrong, Locust Hill; J . S. Todd, Goodwood; W. Wilson,
Oshawa; John Iddington, Stratford; John lanson, Scarboro' Junction; Francis H. Elliott,
Todmorden; D. &, R. McGeachy, Castlemore; Wm. Foster, Humber; J. Davitt, Floradale;
Jas. Cherry, Toronto; Jas. Cherry, Nobleton; F. Green, jr., Innerkip; John Hope, Brant-
ford, and others.
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Annual Report.
After reading the minutes of last year's meeting the Secretary, Mr. Henry Wads,
read the annual report.
I beg leave to present to you the sixth annual rep art of the Association of business
done during the year 1891. Our registrations of horses in the last year are less in num-
ber than in 1890, but not a bad record considering the difficulty in making sales.
We have on record for the sixth volume 259 stallions, and 291 mares, or a total of
550, of which 102 stallions and 25 mares Wdre imported from Scotland, leaving 42.3 bred
in Canada Those with the Scotch appendix of sires and dams not before on record with
us, will make a good sized volume.
From our list of transfers we find 41 stallions and 11 mares have been exported to
the United States, 12 stallions and 11 mares to the >Jorth-vvest of our own country, and
2 stallions to British Columbia. Of course this summary does not cover all that hive
been sent, only those that have been transferred in the book ; according to this only 100
of the 550 have left the Province. We will be quite safe in adding 100 more to the num-
ber shipped, thus leaving 450 in the country to breed from.
A large correspondence has been carried on, especially with the customs of Port
Huron, and a number of circulars and catalogues of the show hive been sent out of
interest to breeders.
The Spring Stallion Show.
^^^This year this was held in conjunction with the stallion show for other breeds
inaugurated by the Agriculture and Arts Associa?)ioa, we piying theoa $390.00 an I one
gold medal costing $25.00, or in other words costing us $115.00, of which sum $140.00
was collected from the different hotels, seedsman and merchants of the city. The balance,
$275.00, comes from our own membership fee. The Agriculture and Arcs gave $100.00
cash, and the Prince of Wale.s prize $60, while the Industrial Exhibition contributed a
gold medal valued at $40. So altogether $615.00 were paid oat in premiums to this
valuable class of horses.
We have by resolution agreed to join our forces this year again with the Agriculture
and Arts Association, they providing $200.00 towards the premium list, which has been
sent out to all owners of horses, and we hope to be able to chronicle this year a greater
success than ever.
Last year we h id 29 entries in aged stallions. It was a magnificent sight when they
were all in the ring together, and selections to retire had to be made bsfore the judges
could proceed.
There were 16 entries also in the three year old class of very fine horses, and 6 entries
for stallions under three years ; they were also of good quality.
In the Canadian herd class a better show was never known, 16 entries in aged
horses, 1 1 in three year old, and three in colts, altogether much the finest show of this
class ever held in Toronto. The Graham Bros.' horse McNeilage (imp.) [1117] (2992)
took the sweepstakes, a gold medal, from the Industrial Exhibition for Clydesdale stal-
lions, also the Prince of Wales' prize ; and P. Kelly of Dollar, [962] the gold medal of
the Clydesdale Association.
Success of the Association.
The directors and members were pleaded to see the success of this show, and that it
is growing larger year by year. The number of piid members lack-j 13 of the nu nber in
1890, which considering the hard times is not to be wondered at.
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The principal reason for the dropping oS of members is, that not near so many
buyers have been over from the States as in other years, because duty was charged on all
Canadian bred Clydesdales that had one or more of their sires like Sir William Wallace
[123] or Sovereign [124] 181, that are recorded in Canadian and American books bat not
in Scotch books, for the reason that the first was imported to Canada 21 years and the
second 30 years before the Scotch book was commenced.
For several months they made the shippers pay the duty on all this class of horses
shipped, notably, Mr. E. B. Hill, of Fairhaven, Washington, who took a car load of
Canadian bred stallions from our last spring show, and N. P. Clark of St. Cloud, who
took over a car load of mares. The latter gentleman, who is president of the American
Clydesdale Association, brought the matter before the Board of Appraisers in New York
city, and with the aid of affidavits from R. Graham, myself and 0. F. Mills of Spring-
field, 111., they decided that such animals were pure bred Clydesdales, and as such must
be passed free, and caused the duty to be refunded. I am happy to say that there is no
trouble now, and that horses recorded with us pass the line without difficulty ; this embargo
although only temporary, caused a great falling off in purchases here for the season, and
the diminution of our list of members.
We have also had the unpleasant duty of having to investigate a false pedigree,
which culminated in the suspension of one oi our members, Mr. F. M. Tuckett, and the
conviction of Mr. Wm. A. Richardson for sending in a spurious pedigree.
This business of falsifying pedigrees is most contemptible, and all persons concerned
should receive condign punishment. It is to be hoped that every memb=;r wi'l consider
it his duty to report any such pedigrees he may see in the books, and however unpleasant
it may be to him, not to allow any such to pass, as b) their action the book will have to
be judged.
Our membership roll is somewhat fluctuating. In 1886, our firsc year, we had 116
members, and issued 116 volumes of the stud books ; in 1887 we had only 84 paid mem-
bers, and sent out 84 volumes of stud books ; in 1888 we had 240 members, and sent out
235 stud books ; in 1889 we had 207 paid members, and issued 220 stud books ; in 1890
we had 240 paid members and issued 238 stud books, while in 1891 we had 228 paid
members and issued 222 books. In conclusion Clydesdale men have no reason to be
despondent, as although demand is not very keen at present, the good time is sure to
come when horses will sell readily.
Clydesdale Association Meeting.
(Extract from Calgary Herald, Oct. 2lst, 1891.)
A meeting was held at th3 Royal Hotel last evening for the purpose of organizing a
branch of the Canadian Clydesdale Association, the following gentlemen being present :
Messrs. Parlow, Douglas. Rowe, Bell, Irving, Fitzgerald, Turner, Brice, Wright, Shattuck,
Christie, Harris, Lucas, .RadclifTe and Mr. Wade, Secretary of the Clydesda'le Association
cf Canada. Mr. Radclitfe was elected chairman, Mr. Lucas acting as secretary. On
motion of Messrs. Turner and Christie, it was resolved that in the opinion of the meeting
it was desirable to form a branch of the Canadian Clydesdale Association at Calgary to
be known as the Alberta Branch of C. C. Association. Mr. Wade explained that under
the constitution of the Canadian Clydesdale Association, Alberta would only be entitled
as a Province to a vice-president, who would have a seat on the Board of their regular
meetings, but if the meeting wished to elect a Board at Calgary, he had no doubt that
the constitution could be so amended as to admit of it, and that the functions of such a
Board would be to advise the Board at Toronto in regard to the genuineness of any pedi-
grees submitted for registration from this district, in regard to which there might be any
doubt or dispute, and to promote the interest of the Association in every way possible.
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The meeting then elected Mr. D. M. Radcliffe, President, and Messrs. Shattuck, Christie,
Turner and Fitzgerald directors until their successors in office would be apt>ointed. The
membership fee was fixed at $4, ?uch fees to entitle ihe members of this branch to full
membership in the mother association and to a volume of the Clydesdale Stud Book of
Canada.
Treasurer's Statement.
I have also, as Treasurer, the honor of presenting to you the annual statement of the
accounts of the Association, verified by the Directors as follows :
Receipts.
Dec. 3l8t, 1:S91, to cash on hand $91 83
228 ye-irly members 684 00
10 do for 1892 30 GO
Subscriptions collected Spring Show.. . 140 00
$945 83
February 2nd, 1892.
Expenditure.
By cash H. Wade, trip to Aurora re
Richardson §5 00
S. Dickie, reporting 5 00
C S. Holman, legal 15 00
Spring htallion show, prizes 390 00
do do one gold medal 2-"> 00
Montreal show do do 30 00
Toronto Industrial, special prize 30 00
Western Fair, London, do 25 00
228 Stud Books f(ir members 314 15
10 membf^rs for 1892 to next year 30 00
Cai-h on hand 70 C8
$945 83
Henry Wade, Secy -Treasurer.
Fraudulent Registration.
The first business taken was the consideration of the case of F. M. Tuckett, of
Markham, who had been charged with fraudulent registration of pedigree in the case of
the mare " Gip." The matter had been before the Association and the executive for a
long time, and the latter reported in favor of suspending Mr. Tuckett from the Associa-
tion. A telegram was read from the accused member dated from Mexico on the 1st inst.,
asking for a chance to be heard before the ^Association, and claiming that no chance had
been given him to defend himself at any time. Some discussion followed and a resolu-
tion was moved referring the matter back to the executive, with instructions to hear Mr.
Tuckett and act according to their judgment thereon. An amendment expelling the
accused was submitted and finally carried by an overwhelming majority, only some half-
dozen hands being held up against it.
The Officers Elected.
The election of officers for the present year was next ])roceeded with, and resulted as
follows : President, \Vm. Smith, Columbus; Vice-Presidents, Robt. Davies, Toronto, for
Ontario ; Kobt. Ness, Howick, Que., for Quebec ; Hon. A. C. Bell, New Glasgow, for
Nova Scotia ; Hon. David McLtlland, St. John, for New Brunswick ; Hon. Jas. Clow,
Murray Harbor, for Prince Edward Island ; John E. Smith, Brandon, for Manitoba; D.
M. Radcliflfe, Cochrane, Alberta, for the North-west Territories ; and H. D. Benson,
Todner's Landing, for British Columbia.
Directors : Robt. Beith, M.l\, Bowraanville ; Robt. Miller, Brougham ; A. Johnston,
Greenwood ; E. W. Charlton, Duncrief ; Robt. Graham, Claremont ; D. SorViy, Guelph ;
Geo. Davidson, Cherrywood.
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The following delefjates were appointpd to represent the Association : To the Central
Farmei's Institute, D. McCrae ; Toronto Industrial Fair, President Smith and Secretary
Wade ; Western Fair, E. W. Charlton ; Ottawa Fair, Richard E. Good ; Montreal Exhi-
bition, Robt. Ness ; to Agriculture and Arts Committee of the World's Fair, President
Smith and Vice-President Robt. Davies. Messrs. Shaw and Ormsby were appointed
Auditors.
Mr. Geo. Gray, Clarke, called attention to the necessity of providing another class
in prize lists for imported animals, and to meet this want a resolution was passed request-
ing the managers of the various fall fairs and other shows to provide a class for all animals
bred from imported mares and stallions.
A long discussion took place on the question of the number of judges to be appointed
to o.fficiate at the March stallion show. It was proposed to appoint one judge only ; in
amendment two judges and a referee were proposed, and in amendment to the amend-
ment was further submitted proposing three judges. A great diversity of opinion was
expressed as to the relative merits of these various methods, and finally the original pro-
position carried, and Mr. John Hope, Brantford, was unanimously chosen as the judge.
Mr. Jas. Torrance, Markham, was elected as alternative judge, with a proviso that if
neither of these gentlemen could act the executive should provide for the emergency.
This concluded the business of the convention and the meeting adjourned.
CLYDESDALE ASSOCIATION.
A committee meeting was held in the drill-shed, Toronto, on March lOch, 1892.
The following gentlemen were present : President, Wm. Smith, M.P., Columbus ; Arthur
Johnston, Greenwood; Robt. Miller, Biougham ; Robt. Graham, Claremont ; Robt.
Davies, Todmorden ; W. D. Sorby, Guelph ; E. F. Charlton, Duncrief ; Robt. Beitb,
Bowmanville ; Robt. Ness, Howick, Que.
The first action of the committee was to consider what should be given as a priz3 to
the Hochelaga Agricultural Society.
Mr. Ness said, that as he was one of the members of this Association, he was inclined
to give something lieneficial ; also that the Agriculture and Arts Association had pro-
vided for the prize money. He thought that something serviceable would be better than
giving tlie money.
It was suggested by Mr. Miller that a clock be given as a prize. This suggestion
was considered to be a good one, and it was moved by Mr. Davies and secon led by Mr,
Sorby, that the sum of $40 be expended for a clock. Carried.
Moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Graham, that Mr. H. Wade and Mr. R.
Davies be a committee to purchase this clock. Cd»Tied.
Mr. H. Wade : There is one very important matter to bring before the committee,
an J "^his is the case of a gentleman who has a horse registered here. I am of the opinion
that che registration is not correct. I wrote to him to come here but he has not appeared.
I thought at first that this Mr. Hinkson was all right, but what made me suspect him
was, that in a letter from him he said if there was any mistake he was willing to
remedy it.
Mr. Wade thought it would be advisable for Mr. Hinkson to make a proper affidavit
and sign it, but the committee decided that they would give Mr. Hinkson another chance,
although all the committee thought that he was guilty of the action laid against him.
It was moved by Mr. Miller, seconded by Mr. Beith, That Messrs. Davies, Johnston
Sorby and Graham be a special committee to investigate the Hinkson case, and that they
meet on Saturday, March 26th.
After an inquiry as to the amount the Agriculture and Arts Association give to
each show, it was moved by Mr. Davies that S25 b^ given to eich of the following shows,
Montreal, Toronto, London and Winnipeg. Carried.
It was moved that the meeting adjourn. C irried..
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CLYDESDALE COMMITTEE MEETING.
A committee meeting to investigate the Hinkson case took place March "iGth, 1892,
in the Agricultural Hall.
1 he following gentlemen were present : E. Graham, Claremont ; R. Davies, Toronto ;
J. E. Hinkson, Oshawa ; H. Wade, Toronto.
Mr. HiXKson said : Mr. Carton came to me in December last and bought this horse
called Knight of Tollcross at that time. He came to me about three weeks after our
first interview, and then he came about three or four days before shipping him. I
did not know that his mother was registered in the appendix now called the Draught
Horse Book, as 1 know but little about registering ; he said to me, " This horse cannot
cross the lines free, just change the name." 1 hesitated, and so he pressed me, and said
that it was done right along, I then gave way and called him Flint Boy.
Mr. Davies : Then you know that this was not right ?
Mr. Hinkson : I did not calculate to do this wrong, but I got a little wrong this
time and I do not deny it.
Mr. Davies thought it would be better to settle the matter as easily as possible, if it
be the wish of the committee.
Mr. Wade then read the penalty, and it was decided that Mr. Hinkson should go
down to the magistrate and settle at once instead of going into court.
Letter re False Registration.
Saturday, March 26th, 18'J2.
To the President and Directors of the Clydesdale Horse Association :
Dear Sirs, — You are aware that a complaint was made at the director's meeting, held after our last
annual meeting, that a colt called b"'lint Boy [1772] was falsely recorded by J. E. Hinkson, of 0»hawa, on
the .Slst of December last. Mr. Hinkson was informed by letter of this, and was as-ked to appear before
the nirectors of this Association on the 10th of March last. A letter in answer to this was received by
your Secretary on the 7th of March, saying that " If he is not registered in the right book I am willing to
make it right, as I do not see what difference it makes, as he has gone out of the country."
Mr. Hinkson, however, did not appear. At this meeting a committte, consisting of Robt. Davies,
Vice-Piesident, Robt. Graham, A. Johnst(m, D. Sorby and the Secretary, were appointed to investigate
the charge, and Mr. Hinkson was written to, to meet this committee on March 2t)th. On that date Messrs.
Robt. Davies, Toronto, Robt. Graham, Claremont, and H. Wade, the Secretary, met at the Association
office, and Mr. J. E. Hinkson appeared before them and acknowledged that he had signed this pedigree,
knowing that it was not correct.
The committee then adjourned to the Court House, Mr. Hinkson going with them. Information was
then laid by the Secretary against J. E. Hinkson, of Oshawa, in the county of Ontario, before .Justice
Wingfield, for a breach of the Agriculture and Arts Act of the Revised Statutes of ( Jntario, chapter 39,
bection 85, which provides that any person who wilfully signs any false pedigree, intended for registration
in any Herd, Flock or Stud Book, or who presents to the Secretary, or other officer having charge of the
register, for the purpose of having the same entered therein, any false or spurious pedigree, knowing the
same to be false or spurious, shall, upon summary conviction thereof before any justice of the peace, be
liable to a penalty of nut more than .SlOO and not less than .§25 for each pedigree so signed or presented by
him. The defendant appeared voluntarily for trial, before Justice Wingfield, on March 26th, no counsel
being employed, and acknowledged that he had, on December 31st, 1891, signed the pedigree of Flint Boy,
recorded that day as number [1772J, in Clydesdale Stud Book, before A. S. xNlcVity, clerk in the office of
the Agriculture and Arts Association, giving as sire the stallion, Knight of Tollcross (imp.) [691] (1714),
dam Flora [9.%], by Hercules, alias Columbus (imp.) [236J, 2nd dam Nelly by Yount; Conqueror (imp ) [258]
6, (957), 3rd dam mare by Surprise, alias Scotland's Glory (imp.) [226] 19, (845) 4th dam by Wonderful Lad
(mip. ) [122] 2, this mare is recorded in volume 4, page 71, of the Canadian Clydesdale book, and owned by
me. I also own her dam Neliy— 14— in appendix of Clydesdale book, and in Canadian Draught Horse
book, with three crosses of Clydesdale sires, as in Flora [935], and one more of .Shire Blood, Farmer's
Glory (imp. ) [82], C. S. B., making the four crosses entitling her to registry in Draught Horse book, but
lacking one cross of being eligible for Clydesdale book. This latter mare is really the dam of stallion
Flint Boy, instead of her daughter Flora, as represented by me on my application for registration, aad my
reasons for so doing, for which J. am very sorry now, was that the purchaser of the colt, Peter Carton, of
Flint, Mich., who bought the colt from me as Knight of Tollcross 2nd, and paid me a deposit on the pur-
chase as being from the mare Nellie — 14- as being in the appendix of Clydesdale bfiok, came back for the
horse in about three weeks, and a few days before shipping him to Flint, Mich., and pressed me to change
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his name to Flint Boy. and represent that he was out of Flora [935], instead of Nelly— 14— in appendix,
and get him a certificate from the C'ydesdale book, as it would enable him to take him home duty free,
instead of having to piy duty. As I did not know much about pedigrees, and he urged me strongly, saying
that it was often done, I ultimately gave way, and recorded the colt from the young mare instead of the
old one, just to accouim jdate Mr. Carton, as I did not get an extra dollar, the price being fixed when the
colt was first purchased. I am very sorry, and h ipe the court will deal leniently with me. I was not
aware of the penalty, nnd only gave way at the last moment. I have been sorry ever since ; it will be a
lesson to me in the future.
"^■^■"J^ Justice Wingfield then gave judgement, fining the defendant $25 and costs.^fthejlightest under the
Statute, and giving him one week to pay the amount.
(Signed) HENRY WA.DE,
Secretary of Clydesdale Association.
SHIRE HORSE ASSOCIATION.
The meeting of the Shire Horse Association was held in the Agriculture Hall at 8
p.m. on Thursday, February 4th, 1892.
The following members were present : John Gardhouse, President, Highfield ; John
Donkin, Riverview ; J. E. Brethour, Burford ; Paul Reed, Belfast; Francis Green, To-
ronto ; Robt. Agrew, Rosemount ; Valentine P itch, Oriel.
The President said : I may say I am pleased to be here representing the Shire
Horse Association. I am sorry there are not more members present, probably other
business has kept them away. I know one gentleman that is away from home, and Mr.
Ormshy is away in the Old Country, so that accounts for two.
Mr. H. Wade, Secretary, read the minutes, and it was moved by Mr. Donkin that
the minutes be adopted. Carried.
Report of Secretary-Treasurer.
Toronto, February 4th, 1892.
To thn President, Directors and Members of the Shire Horse Association :
Gentlemen, — The registrations for this Association, in the year 1891, number only
33. 20 of these were stallions and 13 mares.
We have now 319 towards our first volume, hardly enough to print a volume, at all
events it would be a small one.
It is for you to decide whether we go on another year or print this year. If we
print another periodical a fee will be due.
Eleven new members have been added during the year. At the spring stallion show,
held in March, a few good Shire horses were shown, but the classes were hardly filled.
Surely Shire men should do better this year.
$30 of our funds were paid out as premiums. Another show will be held on the 9th
and 10th of March, and we hope a much larger display will be made. No trouble his
been found in passing JShire hordes recorded in our book through the American Customs.
I have consulted with the President, and we agreed to offer this year $20 for a sweep-
stake prize for Shire stallions.
As Treasurer I beg leave to report that the following moneys have passed through
my hands :
Expenditure.
March 18th, 1891, by cash sweepstakes prize
at Spring Show $20 00
Additional prizes 10 00
Cash on hand 78 00
Receipts.
January 1st, 1891, cash on hand $78 00
10 new members at $3 30 00
Total $108 00
Total $108 Oo
H. Wade, Secretary-Treasurer. .
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Moved by Mr. Donkin that tLe Secretary's report be adopted. Carried.
Moved by Mr. P. Eeed, seconded by Mr. J. Donkin, that $20 be given as a sweep-
stake prize to Shire horses at the spring stallion show. Carried.
Moved by Mr. F. Green, and seconded by Mr. J. Donkin, that the printing of the
volume be deferred till the 1st of January, 1893, Carried.
List of Officers for 1892.
President : John Gardhouse, Highfield.
Vice-Prpsidents : Ontario, John Dinkin, Riverview ; Quebec, J. V. Papineau,
Barnston ; Manitoba, Henry Munn, Brandon ; P. E. Island, Tnos. Bobbins, Oentreville ;
N. W. T., J. Bushe, Grenfel, Assa.
Directors : J. Y. Ormsby, V.S,, Springfield-on-Credit ; W. H. Millman, Woodstock;
J. G. Wardlow, Downsview ; Robt. Mackness, Tullamore ; Wm. Ferguson, Auburn; F.
Green, jr., Toronto ; W. Glendenning, EUesmere.
Auditor : F. Green, jr., Toronto.
Delegate to Central Farmers' Institute : John Gardhouse, Hightield.
Delegates to Industrial Fair : J. Gardhouse and F. Green, jr.
Delegates to London : W, H. Millman, Woodstock ; Paul Reed, Belfast.
r' - Committee on Spring Show : John Gardhouse and John Donkin.
Judges I'Wm. Elliott, Stanley Mills ; Richard Gibson, Delaware ; John Hope,
Brantford ; W. H. Hunter, Orangeville ; David Rountree, Carleton West ; Thos. Evans,
St. Marys ; Wm. Honey, Mitchell : John Bell, L'Amaroux ; Wm. Bell, Willowdale.
The proceedings then terminated.
DOMINION SHORT HORN BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.
The annual meeting of the Dominion Short Horn Breeders' Association was held in
Shaftesbury Hall, Toronto, on February 3rd, 1892, and was called to order at 11.15 a.m.
Richard Gibson, Esq., Delaware, President, in the chair.
The following UT-mbers w^re present : Prof. Saunder.s, Ottawa ; Jas. Hanter, Alma ;
F. R. Shore, White Oak ; D. D. Wilson, Seaforth ; F. Green, sr., Innerkip ; Wm.Linton,
Aurora; Arthur Johnston, Greenwood ; F. D. Patton, St. George; Jas. Russell, Rich-
mond Hill ; C. M. Simmons, Ivan ; David Rea, Fergus ; Jas. Tolton, Walkertoa ; David
Hill, Dublin ; Hon. John Dryden, Brooklin ; Wm. Dawson, Vittoria ; John Crerar,
Shakespeare ; J. C. Hanley, Reid ; Wm. Redmond, Millbrook ; R. W. Greig, Ottawa
A. W. Smith, Maple Lodge ; O. Chase, Church Street ; John Racey, Markham ; J. Id-
dington, Stratford ; Robert Miller, Markham ; John Hope, Bow Park ; W. J. McNaugh-
ton, Lancaster; R. R. Sangster, Lancaster; W, J. Biggins, Clinton; F. Green, jr, To-
ronto ; J. L. Cowan, Guelph ; J. B. Bristow, Rob Roy ; Richard Gibson, Delaware ;
Samuel Allan, Bowmanville ; Val. Fitch, Oriel ; Jas. Leask, Taunton ; W. C. Edwards,
M. P., Rockland ; Robt. Cranston, Gait ; C. J. Dairs, Burlington.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
Annual Report of Executive Committee.
Mr. Henry Wade, Secretary, read the sixth annual report of the Executive Com
mittee as follows :
Toronto, February 3rd, 1892.
The Executive Committee beg to present the sixth annual report of the affairs of
this Association for the year ending 3lst December, 1891. In 1891 we were paid for
3,162 registrations, 2,889 certificates and 378 changes of ownership. From these we
have only rejected 27 registrations, 16 certificates and 2 changes of ownership, returning
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the fees, leaving 3,135 registrations, 2,873 certificates and 376 transfers, against in 1890,
3,166 registrations, 2,889 certificates and 348 transfers, and against in 1889, 2,729 regis-
trations, 2,522 certificates and 367 transfers, showing hardly any change in numbers,
which is reassuring, as the Short horn industry has not appeared satisfactory lately.
Herd Books.
Vol. I. There were sent out in 1887, 550 volumes, in 1888, 51 volumes; in 1889,
33 volumes; in 1890, 19 volumes, and in 1891, 21 volumes to members and others,
leaving on hand 326 volumes.
Vol. II. There were sent out in 1888, 451 volumes; in 1889, 39 volumes; in 1890,
26 volumes, and in 1891, 16 volumes to members and others, leaving on hand 46^
volumes.
Vol. III. There were sent out in 1888, 226 volumes ; in 1889, 189 volumes ; in 1890
46 volum<iS, and in 1891, 16 volumes to members and others, leaving on hand 520 volumes.
Vol. IV. There were sent out in 1889, 302 volumes; in 1890, 105 volumes; and in
1891, 29 volumes to members and others, leaving on hand 564 volumes.
Vol. V. There were sent to members in 1890, on the receipt of $2, 134 volumes ; ia
1891, 130 volumes; leaving on hand 756 volumes ; a great many of the regular members,
"have not ordered this extra volume, costing only $2.
Vol. VI. There were sent out to members 345 volumes, leaving on hand 655
volumes.
Vol. VII. will be completed in a few days and will contain all the pe•l^gree^ reoorJa I
up to 1891. An entire change has been made in compiling this volume, each pedigree
can be traced in its entirety by referring to a bull number given in same volume, making
the book complete in itself. This system of change has taken two clerks fully three
months to carry out, as every pedigree had to be gone over to find the proper termination.
In the next volume the cows will be printed under the names of the owners ; it could
not be done this time as the cows were all numbered. It will be sent to the subscribers
of 1891.
Vol. VIII. has been closed, containing all pedigrees up to the end of 1891, and will
be sent to subscribers for the present year when printed.
To meet the large expense of reprinting so many old pedigrees as mentioned last
year, the Agriculture and Arts Association have been again solicited and have consented
to contribute another $1,000 for 1892.
Pedigrees on Record.
Volume 1 cojitains 3,304
2 " 4,427
3 " 4,593
4 " 4,957
5 " 4,388
6 " 5,904
7 " 5,000
8 pedigrees on hand 4,000
36,573
As shown by the above table, we are now recording for the ninth volume, which
will contain animals recorded in 1892.
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A. 1893
Number of Members from Inception to Date.
B A
1882..
New.
.. 164
Resigned
and lapsed.
37
Not Paid.
'8
Paid.
164
164
173
187
195
Total Paid
164
1883..
73
237
((
1884..
42
215
(1
1885 .
39
220
Dom.
S. H. B.
A.SSO
1886....
.. 215
410
((
t(
1887.. ..
80
54
81
357
437
<(
"
1888.. ..
.. 46
79
69
388
434
<<
(1
1889....
36
37
91
398
434
li
11
1890.. ..
29
33
74
405
434
((
ti
1891
32
67
59
365
397
This table shows that our paid up membership roll has decreased 37 in the last year
in total numbers, but in new members there is a small increase. There are still a large
number (59) who are in arrears for 1891.
Registration Fees.
It is pleasing to know that the fees from this source have increased from ^2,668.50 in
1889, to $3,043.75 in 1890, to $3,152.50 in 1891, a difference in favor of 1891 over 1890
of $108.75, and over 1889 of $484. This shows that individual herds are either
increasing or that the new rule for entering calves before they are 18 months old is
taking effect. Altogether it is gratifying to know, that in spite of hard times, our
income has not materially changed.
Office Work.
This continues to be about the same, fully 3,834 letters and cards having been sent
out, besides several thousand entry forms. As foreshadowed at our last annual meeting,
one clerk has been dispensed with, and we hope to be able to cany on the work satisfac-
torily with the reduced staff. A list of errors is made in each volume, which should be
marked in red ink in the volume mentioned. We also hope breeder.^ will furnish us
with any catalogues of sales that may be made during the year.
mnSS-Your committee would call particular attention to the new rule requiring all calves
born after the first of January 1889, to be recorded before they are 18 months old. A
double fee will be charged after that date. Attention is also called to the clause in the
constitution which requires that "a member must pay up all his fees in arrears before he
can resign."
Since the last meeting we have received the XXXVI. Yol. of the American Herd
Book, and the XXXVII. Vol. of Coate's Herd Book as exchanges.
Extracts from By-laws.
Section 1. — Persons desirous of becoming members shall so notify the Secretary, pay
the entrance fee, and agree, if elected, to conform to the rules of the Association, and not
to withdraw without paying all fees due, and giving three months' notice of their inten-
tion of doing so.
Section 2. — Members shall pay an entrance fee of $5, and subsequently an annual
subscription of $4, which annual subscription shall be due and payable on the 1st of
January of each year.
Ntw Bij-law. — That all calves dropped after January 1st, 1889, shall be registered
within 18 months of birth, and if not so registered, double fees shall be charged for
their registration.
Section 15. — Fees. — Charge for registration will be :
To members
To non-members
Certificates in either case ,
Change of ownership after being recorded 0
3 (A.A.) 33
0
50 for each animal
1
00
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1'
0
25
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0
25
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Sessional Papers (No. 11).
A. 1893
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
1891.
Jan. 1.
Dec. 31.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand $ 446 09
365 yearly subscribers 1,460 00
32 new cubscribers 160 00
Registration fees 3,152 50
Herd books sold 274 00
Bills payable 2,000 00
Grant Agriculture and Arts. . . 1,000 00
$8,492 59
EXPENDITURE.
1891.
Dec. 31, By Registration fees returned . .$ 31 00
Printing and stationery .... 147 70
Postage 394 05
Committee expenses, month-
ly audit 66 50
Discount 42 47
Sundries 37 60
Bills payable 3,000 00
Herd book. Vol. 6 1, SOS 34
Salaries. —
R. L. Deuieon 700 00
A. S. Hector 600 00
H. J. L. Laws 530 00
H.B.Hal 477 00
H. Wade 500 00
Cash 160 93
$8,492 59
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
1891.
Dec. 31.
To Cash in bank i
Office furniture, books,etc. .
Vol. I. D. H. B. , 326 copies
IL
IIL
IV.
V.
VI.
468
520
564
756
655
160 93 1
100
00
489 00
702 00
780 00
846
00
1,134
00
982
50
,5,194
43
1891.
Dec. 31. By Bills payable.
Balance
S 500 00
4,694 43
$5,194 43
We, the undersigned, hereby certify that we have carefully audited the books of
the Association, checked the vouchers, and find them correct. We tin*! the books kept in
a satisfactory manner, and the balance of cash on hand agrees with the bank account.
Francis Green, Jr., Toronto. ) . ,.
Frank R. Shore, London, | Auditors,
Upon motion the report was received and adopted.
The President : As we have the honor of having the Hon. Mr. Dryden, Minister of
Agriculture, with us this morning, and as his time may be valuable, I think it would be
well for us to offer him the opportunity now to address the Association,
Hon. John Dryden : I come here as a member of this Association, but yon insist
on my saying something. I may be jiermitted to congratulate you upon the result of the
year's work, as shown in the report you have just adopted. The difficulties in connec-
tion witli our Association are about passed, and I think that for the future you will find
your condition improving year by year T think this old trouble about printing pedigrees
is nearly over, and the ordinary receipts of the Association will be sufficient to meet all
demands and leave you something to the good. I am not one of those who believe you
ought to conduct institutions of this kind in a niggardly way. The fees ought not to be
so low that we shall always be in a starved condition, but rather that they should be
sufficient to enable us to advance the best interests of the breed we represent, I have no
doubt you will be able to do this in the future, if our affairs are as prudently and
economically managed aa they have been in the past.
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The President : I am sure we are all glad to hear from Mr. Dryden. I suppose it
•will be my duty to move the adoption of the report. I think we are to be congratulated
upon the condition of affairs shown by that report. Considering the depressed time, it
is most gratifying to tind that our fees for registrations are larger than ever before, and
that our membership has not fallen off so much as it might be expected to do. As to
increasing the fee, I do not think that will be necessary at all. There will be no trouble
in running the book satisfactorily without asking aid from the government or anyone
else. Our annual subscriptions will pretty nearly cover expenses and leave us a nice
little sum, the registration fees, to the good. There are plenty of ways in which the sum
which will accumulate may be used. Our Executive Committee should meet once a
month at least and go over the books of the Association, to see that they are kept right,
and that the business of the office is being conducted properly, and you cannot expect
four or five men to do all the work of the Association for nothing while the rest receive
equal benefit -with them. As it is the Executive Committe meetings are so few that you
might about as well allow Mr. Wade to run the whole affair. Of course I am making no
reflections upon the management of the Association. Up to this time Mr. Green has
been appointed as supervi&or and has audited the accounts. But he intends taking his
departure from amongst us, and some arrangement should be made to fill the position
which he has occupied.
Hon. Mr. Dryden : Might I be permitted to offer a suggestion. A good deal of
discussion is taking place in this Association and in other quarters about what it is best
to do in order to encourage a good exhibit of our stock at the World's Fair. I would
like very much if you could find time to discuss it and give me the result of your
deliberations. I do not suppose it is necessary for me to offer suggestions ; I would
rather these should come from you. It seems to me, however, that the suggestion of the
Agriculture and Arts Association will have to be dropped almost entirely. But I believe
you will tind the whole question to be surrounded with difficulties.
The President : I think the original report of the Agriculture and Arts Association
was that the money should be divided in accordance with the proportion observed in the
prize list of the last Provincial Exhibition, but a joint committee of representatives of
the Live Stock Associations and the Agriculture and Arts Association was apoointed at
which it was agreed to ask the Government for a sum to be divided equally amongst the
breeds of cattle. But this latter was never fully decided, it was suggested that a com-
missioner should be appointeel, who should visit the different breeders and select the
stock to be sent. My own opinion was in this that that would be a most unfair and
unsatisfactory way, for it is difficult enough for a judge to select the best animal in a
ring where all are together, but it would be far more difficult for him to judge them
separately in the way proposed. There will be differences in the surroundings of the
cattle, differences in the weather and so on, which will affect his judgment. Let the
Ontario Government offer sufficient inducement for the people to feed up their animals,
and bring them together so that the selection may be made. If we can get the Dominion
Government, as we expect to do, to pay for the transportation of these cattle and their
keep, both while going and coming and while th«y are in quarantine, it will be a tine
opportunity for our breeders in Ontario to show what they can do. I believe that we
can beat any portion of the United States, and there will never be such an opportunity
again to advertise Ontario as an agricultural country as there will be at the show. I be-
lieve the Ontario Government look at it in that light, and are willing and anxious to
assist. I do not think the model farms and experimental stations combined can do as
much as the Ontario Government can do on this occasion. It will be a revelation to
those people who think that Canada is a country covered flfith snow nine months in the
year to see what we can do in the way of agriculture. There was a committee appointed
to wait upon Mr. Carling at 'Jttawa and ascertain what the Dominion Government
intended to do. That committee has not been called together yet, therefore we are
unable to report.
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The Secretary suggested that action upon the subject of the Worlds Fair might
be postponed until after the Association had heard the statements of Mr. Saunders,
Canadian Commissioner to the World's Fair, who had engaged to be present in the
afternoon.
Hon. Mr. Dryden : I think that is a good suggestion. I believe also that the idea
is a good one of having equal prizes instead of making first, second, third and fourth,
giving such a sum as will make it worth while to exhibit. You must bear in mind the
fact that the space to be allotted to us will be limited, and that the World's Fair people
will expect anything that is to be done to be done through our own representative. The
World's Fair authorities require that the names of the exhibitors and the number of
articles be furnished them at the latest early in 1893, in order that they might get out
catalogues. That almost precludes the choice of animals being made in 1893. But will
it be possible to make selections this year ? If so, would it be well to hold a central fair
and make selections or to make selections at the various fall fairs.
Mr. James Huntrr said it would not be practicable to make the whole selection at
one point, and asked if it would not be well to have the cattle in different parts of the
Province brought together at convenient points and make the selection there. He agreed
as to the importance of the event, and expressed the hope that it would not be carried out
as the Centennial Exhibition was, which he characterized as the greatest fraud he ever
had anything to do with. He favored ]>rovincial control, so far as the selection of live
stock was concerned. He said at the Centennial everything was promised but nothing was
provided, and the work was in the hands of men who did not understand it. If the manage-
ment of this department of Canada's exhibit were left to the provinces he was satisfied
that so far as Ontario was concerned it would be well managed.
Mr. James Russell thought a satifactory selection could not be made except by
bringing the cattle together at one point. He favored the selection being made in the
present year. He did not agree with the criticism as to the Centennial Exhibition. He
thought that if the Provincial Fair was held at Kingston as proposed, the selection
might be made there.
The President said that if the Central Exhibition was held the grant of the Gov-
ernment ought not to be paid out mainly in salaries. If the exhibition was held in
Toronto or London, those cities would be willing to contribute an addition to the prizes
offered by the Government. Most of the cattle would come from the west and very few
from the vicinity of Kingston. If the cattle were to be taken to Chicago in good shape
the less railway travel for them caused by the work of selection, the better.
Mr. Sangster said that the persons showing cattle with the view of their selection
for the World's Fair would not care to go much east of Toronto, but if he had any good
enough to go to the World's Fair he would be willing to take them to Toronto for exhibi-
tion.
Mr. Arthur JonNSTON : I understand Mr. Dryden to ask the opinion of the meeting
as to the possibility of showing without the interference of the Government at all. If
there is to be no assistance from the Government of Ontario, I would like to have such
an embargo put upon cattle from here to the United States that not an animal could be
shown, for it is absolutely necessary if we show at all that we should make an exhibit
that should do us credit. To spare money on such an event would be very foolish
economy indeed.
Mr. F. I. Patten said that whatever was done, if well done, would result in bene6t
to the country, and if the Government which represented all did not come forward to
bear a share of the expense it would be better for Canadians as a whole to refuse to have
anything to do with the exhibition. As to the selection of animals, he believed that
committees should be appointed to attend the fall fairs and select animals thought worthy
to compete for places at the World's Fair, not confining the selection to number to be
sent, but with a view to choosing from out the number the animals to be sent to Chicago.
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Hon. John Dryden : If the Dominion Government undertake to pay the cost of
transport, they will undoubtedly require the animals to be gathered together in one place
before they start for Chicago. That being the case, would it not be possible to bring the
animals together at some central point just before they are to start for the fair and
make the selection there 1
The Secretary : In that case you would not be able to furnish the information tc
the World's Fair authorities at the time required for the catalogue.
The Chairman : Will not Mr. Hope give us the benefit of his experience ^ J
Mr. John Hope : You may go on talking from now till doomsday, but you will find
that it will be necessary for you to select, say three men, and let them be responsible for
the exhibit.
Hon. John Dryden : Do you mean three men selected for Jerseys, three for Ayr-
shires, three for Shorthorns, and so on 1
Mr. Hope : Yes.
Hon. Mr. Dryden • That means a very considerable expense.
Mr. F. I. Patten : The Association might pay these men. I know I would be
glad to pay my share or more than my share of the expenses.
Hon. Mr. Dryden ; We could send only three animals in a class, perhaps only two,
for I do not think they will allow space for more.
Mr. J. L. OowAN : I think the common sense way would be to limit the thing and
choose from among those animals that win prizes at the fall shows.
Mr. Johnston : It is a mistake to suppose that there will be such an enormous rush
of animals from all parts of the Province. I believe it will be po.ssible for three gentle-
men to select the animals without much travelling. It would not do, t think to limit
the choice to those animals which had entered the ring before.
Hon. Mr. Dryden : Mr. Johnston spoke of the need for Government assistance ;
now, that raises another point. What form shall that assistance take 1 The proposition
of the Agriculture and Arts Association was to have a .series of prizes following the line
of the Provincial Exhibition. I do not agree with that, for it would leave those who
failed to take prizes without anything, while it would give to those who took prizes who
already have enough without it. Yet, so far as the public is concerned, one would be
almost as much deserving of assistance as the other. Still, to simply divide it would
give a comparatively small sum to each. There is no use of our talking about $100,000
for this purpose ; our Legislature would not vote it.
Mr. Johnston ; Each man going there should have a chance of winning what is to
be won without running the risk of loss. The Government ought to bear all expenses
and run all risks,
Mr. Wm. Ltnton : How long are the cattle to be there 1
Hon. Mr. Dryden : Ninety days.
Mr. Linton : With the quarantine, that means six months.
The President : The Committee was instructed to ask the Dominion Government
to pay the cost of transportation, insurance and maintenance and the cost of quarantine.
Hon. Mr. Dryden : Won't the ninety days in the exhibition be a quarantine in
itself. If they are all right when they leave there can be no danger.
Mr. Miller favored the idea of dividing the money given by the Ontario Govern-
ment among the exhibitors in proportion to the number of animals shown. He favored
also Mr. Hope's proposal for the selection of the animals to be sent to Chicago. He
dwelt upon the necessity not only of having a good selection made, but of satisfying the
people that the selection was fair and judicious.
The meeting adjourned until the afternoon.
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Afternoon Session.
On resuming in the afternoon, the President said it would be well to go on with the
regular business, leaving a further discussion of the questions relating to the World's
Fair until after the meeting had heard the statement of Prof. Saunders, the Dominion
Commissioner.
Mr. Patten moved that hereafter calves offered for registration, sired by bulls not
the property of the persons offering the same for registration, must have certificates of
service from the owners of the sires. He explained that in some cases persons took their
cows to their neighbors' bulla and not getting calves used their own bulla and credited
the bull of first service as the sire.
Mr. Johnston seconded the resolution, but said he did so out of compliment
to his friend the mover, and in order to bring the matter before the meeting. He was
not sure that he favored the resolution very strongly. He believed it was advisable to
place as few obstacles as possible in the way of those desiring to register cattle. He did
not think they had suffered very much thus far from the practice referred to by the reso-
lution.
Mr. Patten said he did not want anyone to second a motion of his out of com-
pliment to him. He did not desire to place obstacles in the way of registration, but he
believed if they were going to have registration at all, it should be honest. The resolu-
tion was carried.
The Secretary : We will need to get out a form for this purpose.
The President : It would be well for those keeping bulls for public service to have
the printed certificate and sign it when the cow is served.
Mr. Patten : With the consent of my seconder, I would add that the certificate
should give the date of service.
Mr. Johnston : In ninety-nine cases out of a hundred that would be absolutely im-
possible. I have to take in a great many. If I was asked I could not give within
months of any of them.
After further discussion it was agreed to amend the resolution so as to provide that
the date as well as the fact of service shall be stated on the certificate.
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. Francis Green, stating that he was to sail for
England early in March, and for that reason tendered his resignation as a member of the
Executive Committee of the Association and of the Association itself.
Mr. Linton : At the last meeting of the Executive it was mentioned that Mr. Green
had rendered great service to the Shorthorn breeders of Canada, and that he had never
received remuneration in any shape save his bare expenses. It was then stated that the
Association should in some manner recognize Mr. Green's services by presenting him
with some tangible evidence of appreciation. I move that that be done.
Mr. James Russell seconded the resolution with some highly appreciative words
respecting Mr. Green. The resolution was carried.
The President appointed as a committee to carry out the wishes of the Association
in this matter Messrs. Johnston, Patten and Wade, who reported as follows :
Your committee beg leave to report as follows : We recommend to the Associa-
tion to present Mr. Francis Green, sr., with a gold watch, as a very small token of their
appreciation of his great and gratuitous services in many ways to the Association ever
since its establishment, notably in his compiling a complete index to the English herd
book at very great labor, which cannot fail to be of exceedingly great service to the
ofiicers of the Association, as well as being a memorial of the inception of our Associa-
tion ; also its laborious work.
Respectfully submitted,
Arthur Johnston, Chairman.
On motion the report was adopted.
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Election of Officers.
The election of officers was then proceeded with, Messrs. Frank Shore and Fred
flodson acting as scrutineers, and resulted as follows :
President : Richard Gibson, Delaware.
Vice-President for Ontario : Jas. I. Davidson, Balsam, Ont.
" Quebec : D. Brims, Athelstane, Que.
" N'ew Brunsinick : Josiah Wood, M.P., Moncton.
" ^ova Scotia : Prof. Geo. Lawson, Halifax.
" Prince Edward Island : Hon. D. Ferguson, M.P.P., Charlottetown.
" Manitoba : John E. Smith, Brandon.
«« British'jColumhia : J. H. Ladner, Ladner's Landing.
" North- West Territories : Mr. Chapman, Grenfel.
Executive Committee : To replace those retiring by expiring of time, and also Mr.
Francis Green, resigned — Messrs. David Rae, Fergus ; Wm. Linton, Aurora ; F. J.
Patten, St. George ; Jas. Tolton, Walkerton ; W. S. Biggins, Clinton, and Secretary
Henry Wade, Toronto.
Auditors : Messrs. Francis Green, jr., Toronto, and Frank E. Shore, London.
Delegates to Industrial Exhibition Association : Richard Gibson, Delaware, and
Arthur^Johnston, Greenwood.
Delegate to Western Fair : Richard Gibson, Delaware.
Delegate to Ottawa and Montreal Exhibitions ; R. R. Sangster, Lancaster.
Delegate to Central Farmers' Institute : C. M. Simmons, Ivan.
World's Fair Committee : Richard Gibson, Jas. Russell and Robert Miller.
The President, in acknowledging the honor done him by his re-election, said : I feel
as though I would like to be your President for another year, for the reason that when I
entered upon the duties of the office T realized that it would take some little time to get
into harness, particularly as I had to follow so good a man as Mr. Dryden. I think, as
I have said before, that we have done remarkably well this year, and I trust that next
year we shall do even better.
The Dominion and the Columbian Exposition.
The President : Tt is with great pleasure that I announce to you that we have with
us Prof. Saunders, who represents the Dominion Government in relation to the Col-
umbian Exposition, and I am sure we shall all be glad to hear from him what the authori-
ties there are prepared to do respecting the cattle industry.
Prof. Saunders exhibited a lithograph of the grounds and buildings of the World's
Columbian Exposition, and explained that the stock buildings were not shown on the plan,
but that they would cover forty acres and would be situated at the back of the transporta-
tion building. He gave a brief account of the several buildings already in course of con-
struction or soon to be begun, stating among other things that there would be a dairy
building in which experiments with different breeds of dairy cattle would be carried on.
He continued : With regard to the matter of live stock, I discussed the subject very fully
with the authorities, and shall submit the results of the notes I have taken, and shall be
glad to answer any questions you may ask me. Awards will be made in a general way
in the form of medals or diplomas, but in the live stock department many prizes are being
given. The supervisors will require exhibitors to furnish the necessary help for the feed-
ing and care of the stock as well as for the cleanliness of the building. The Exhibition
Association, according to their printed rules and regulations, agree to provide ample
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facilities for the conveyance and distribution of water throughout the grounds, and the
water will be supplied free of cost, and forage and grain will be furnished at reasonable
prices at depots conveniently located within the grounds. Only one animal in any one
division and class can be shown by any exhibitor.
Before going to Chicago I had an interview with Mr Wade and discussed with him
the probabilities as to what our stock men might require in the way of accommodation
for the animals they might want to show, and Mr. Wade gave me figures which, when I
submitted them to the fair people they thought were ambitious on the part of Canada
and too generous almost for them to entertain. Still they will be glad to meet us as far
as they possibly can in the space available. At the Centennial we had 68 horses ; it was
suggested to me that I should ask the opportunity to show 150, but thty cut them down
to from 75 to 100. The Chief thought it would be better to keep as near as possible to
the lower 6gure, sending no animals but the best the cofuntry could produce. In cattle
we had 72 at the Centennial. We have an understanding with them that we may carry
that up to from 100 to 150, but not to exceed the lower figure if possible. The total
accommodation provided for horses is 2,000, and the same for cattle, and the limit they
have given to Canada I think, under the circumstances, a very liberal one, showing that
the exhibits from the rest of the world will be cut down very closely. In regard to sheep,
we had 56 at the Centennial. We have the privilege of increasing that to 150. Of
swine we had 50 at the Centennial ; it was supposed we could bring all we wanted to
bring and they would not exceed 100 in all. With regard to sheep, some gentlemen have
been asking me about the supply of food. I enquired about succulent food and was told
by the Chief that it is expected that they will have a large supply of such food, and I sup-
pose equally good provision will be made for all the animals, and a good supply will be
available at at reasonable prices.
I found the gentlemen at the head of departments exceedingly courteous and willing
to meet any proposition in the most liberal spirit consistent with the limitations put upon
their depaitments, and all seemed anxious that Canada should make a good showing ;
they were perfectly satisfied that we can do so if we choose to make the attempt. It
remains for our own people to put their best foot forward and demonstrate the resources
of Canada in this line. Your president suggested that as I represented the Dominion
Government, I should explain what Government was prepared to do in this matter. I
have not had much opportunity of discussing this subject with the Minister to whom the
management of this work has been specially entrusted, but from the wording of che Order
in Council which was adopted by the Government, I gather that the Government expects
to pay the cost of transport on everything going to the exposition from the point of ship-
ment and back. That of course will involve a very large outlay. Besides that, with
regard to manufactured products, caretakers will be [)aid to look after the grounds and
to help in putting the exhibits into shape. But I believe it is expected that the Provin-
cial Government shall take hold and render assistance in bringing the products together
for exhibition and to make the selection. The matter was so new to me that I am not
prepared to discuss every aspect of the case, but I hope to have some interviews with the
Provincial Minister of Agriculture and some of the other heads, and try to reach some
conclusions as to what shall be done in this very important section of the exhibit. I
know from the number of medals and commendatory notices given to the stock at the
Centennial, that if we have made any sort of reasonable progress since then, we run a
very good chance of taking a creditable proportion of the prizes at the Columbian Exposi-
tion. As far as I am personally concerned, I shall be only too happy to do everything in
my power to meet the wishes of the gentlemen interested in this work, and to supply
further information with a view to making the display as complete as it is possible to
have it.
There was one point that President Buchanan wishes me to impress upon all who
thought of sending stock, and that was, to see that nothing was sent but that which was
in every respect first class. For our own credit individually, and for the credit of the
country, it is important that the closest scrutiny should be given to every detail of the
work of selection. I presume that in all cases this work of selection will be left to the
associations which are specially interested in the classes of animals to be sent.
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Mr. Wade : Is the figure of 100 cattle you have given meant to cover the whole of
Canada ?
Prof. Saunders : Yes.
The President : With regard to the question of quarantine. It has been suggested
that the fact of those cattle remaining 90 days in the building at Chicago should itself be
regarded as a quarantine.
Prof. Saunders : That is a matter that has been brought to the notice of the Minister,
and is now under consideration to find if some method can be devised to enable the ani-
mals to be re-shipped without placing them in quarantine. The tenure by which we hold
our advantage in i'lngland is but a thread. There are a large number of people ready to
take advantage of any circumstance that may ariise and use it as an argument against
continuing it, and it will be necessary, in the interest of the stockmen themselves, that
Canada should go very cautiously, and should do nothing but what will be in accord with
the wishes of Britain.
The President : If the Dominion Government require these cattle to be quarantined
on their return, would it not be fair to ask the Dominion Government to bear the expense
of quarantine ?
Prof. Saunders : That is a matter that might fairly be considered and dis- cussed, and
the Minister would be ready to meet the stockmen in a liberal spirit.
Mr. Miller : The Dominion Government proposes to provide the transportation to
Chicago and back. That won't call for a very large sun, and they should be persuaded
to do a little more than that.
Prof. Saunders : I will be glad if the live stock associations will submit a memo-
randum of what should be done, so that I may have that basis for discussing the matter
with the Minister.
The President : A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Minister, and in-
structed to ask for free transportation, maintenance, and the expenses of quarantine.
Prof. Saundeks : That question of miintenance would need to be defined. No Min-
ister would want to commit himself to an indt finite sum in the way of expenses. It would
not do to undertake the expenses of all the parties who might like to go in order to look
after the animals. But I think the matter is a fair one for discussion. For the exhibits
of manufactured goods caretakers are provided. There would be no corresponding ad-
vantage to the stockmen unless something were given in the way of maintenance.
Mr. Johnston : Suppose I have four cattle to tnke. A number of men will be re-
quired to look after those animals, and the wages and board will not be less than $22.5
for your four cattle besides a man's own expenses. If the Government think there is
anything in this business to make it worth while for people to run the risk and undertake
the great expense involved and are going to act upon that opinion, it would be better for
them to actually prevent anything from going on behalt of Canada, for the display will be
a disastrous failure. The business is not so flourishing as to encourage any but a few
professional exhibitors or those who make a practice of it, to go there without good assist-
ance.
The President : I think we now have the information to form a basis of discussion,
and I am sure we unite in thanking Prof. Saunders for his attendance.
Is the Shorthorn a General Purpose Cow?
Mr. James Tolton read a paper on the subject " Is the Shorthorn a General Pur-
pose Cow ? " as follows :
In what breed or in the crosses of what breeds can the general purpose cow be found 1
is a question that has been many times asked but, so far as I know, it has not been defi-
nitely answered. Neither do I suppose that it will be settled for all time by this paper.
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The cow that is bred for special purposes, such as for beef, either by stall-feeding or
grazing, or for dairy purposes, have and always will huve their admirers ; but, after all,
what the general or average farmer wants is a cow that has to as large an extent as
possible all these qualities combined.
Before endeavoring to answer the question it might be proper to try to define briefly
what would constitute the general purpose cow. Would it not to as large a degree as
possible be the cow that when judiciously mated, the product, if a female, in type should
be equal or superior to the dam, or which, if a male, will be fit for the market in the
shortest possible time, making the highest returns for the feed consumed 1 Would it not
also be the cow which for the feed consumed produced the greatest number of pounds of
butter or cheese of the finest quality, and when she has fulfilled her time for breeding and
for dairy purposes, can be turned into beef of the highest quality at the least possible
oosf?
j-g^ufVlf the line of argument so far is sound we readily perceive that it would be of no
avail to look for this cow in those breeds which are specially bred for beef purposes ;
neither will it be of use to look for her in those breeds which are bred exclusively for the
dairy.
Now, I presume, it will require but little or no argument to demonstrate that the
Shorthorn cow will nearly always produce her own type. If bred with the main object
of beefing purposes, she takes a prominent and conspicuous stand among the beef cattle
fed in this country, and I think the same might be said of every other country where im-
proved breeds of cattle are kept. As an instance, at the late Fat Stock Show held at
Guel[)h, all the animals exhibited (with the exception of one or twoj were Shorthorns
or grade Shorthorns. Again, iu early maturity she takes a prominent place among other
breeds. A friend of mine last winter fattened a number of yearlings that were two-year-
old steers when shipped in June last, and they weighed from 1,400 to 1,435 pounds, and
heifers of the same age that averaged 1,375 pounds, and there are many instances of
these making from 1,100 to 1,200 pounds at that age ; and again, are there any finer
specimens of cows, heifers and calves found in any of the breeds than we see among the
Shorthorns exhibited at our agricultural exhibitions 'i
Now, what is the record of the Shorthorn cow as a dairy cow ] I am free to confess
that it may be difficult to prove that she comes up to the qualifications laid down in this
paper, and if so I think there are two causes why she does not. First, I think that it may
be safely asserted that Shorthorn breeders generally have paid more attention to their
feeding and beefing qualities than to a good performance at the milk pail. With this I
do not propose to find fault — it is not the intention of this paper to find fault — for the
breeders may have good cause for the particular line of breeding which they have followed.
Secondly, if there have been competitive tests in this country, not only with other breeds
of cattle but individual records, showing what can be done with a Shorthorn for a stated
period, such competitive records have not come under my observation. I give the follow-
ing, clipped from an agricultural paper, as the results of the British Dairy Show of 1890.
At this show there were 437 cattle entered for the competition, and the tests were as fol-
lows : Shorthorns, 121.1 ; Dutch, 115.5 ; Ayrshire, 98.8; Guernsey, 98.1 ; Jersey, 90.8 ;
Red Poll, 69.1 ; Dexter Kerries, 68.1. The second prize winning Shorthorn scored
117.9 points, but had the greatest milk yield of any in one day, viz., 61.3, but being
under 3 per cent, in fat ; so you see in Britain, where some of the breeders breed for
milking purposes, the Shorthorn cow can show a good record. At a Farmers' Institute
meeting which I attended lately, one gentleman stated that the best dairy cow was a
cross between Shorthorns and Ayrshires. To get the best, you will notice, it required a
cross with the Shorthorn.
Now, is it not a fact that public opinion is a fairly safe guide in domestic matters as
well as other questions 1 It is true that it may and does sometimes err. Well, how is
public opinion on this general purpose cow question 1 Although we have in Ontario
nearly all the leading breeds of improved cattle, and we have had them for many years,
what do we find ? Why, about nine tenths of the cows kept by the general farmer are
Shorthorns and their crosses. Now, you have noticed that the title of this paper was the
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query, " Is the Shorthorn Cow a General Purpose Cow 1" I have endeavored to pre-
sent some facts and figures with the view of answering the question in the affirmative,
but will leave it with you to say whether I have done so or not.
Mr. Simmons suggested that the paper, which he characterized as a live one, should
be left with the Association to ba incorporated in the report of proceedings,
Mr. HoDSON said that as the annual report of the Agriculture and Arts Association
had grown small of late, such papers as the one they had just listened to might be incorpo-
rated in it with advantage.
Mr. Simmons said that if Mr. Tolton would leave the paper in Mr. Wade's hands he
(Mr. Simmons) would do all in his power to have it incorporated in the report of thb
Agriculture and Arts Association.
The President said that the publication of a separate report of the Association in
pamphlet form should be considered.
Mr. Miller said that a discussion of the paper itsalf might be useful. He believed
that even Shorthorn breeders had not sufficient faith in the Shorthorns as general purpose
cattle. In this breed they could have excellent dairy cows and first class fat cattle at the
same time. He himself had such upon his farm, though they were regarded first as beef
cattle. If it was necessary to use them as dairy cattle they could be so used at a profit.
He for several years had the pleasure of seeing some of the Scotch and English herds.
Mr. Thompson of Inglewood visited a Scotch herd with him, and was surprised to see what
fine big bags the cows bad, and what good condition their calves were in. He hid also
seen some at the dairy show and found none which could make more money for the dairy.
This advantage of the Shorthorn as a general purpose cow should be claimed, and, if
possible, specimens should be sent to the Columbian Exposition to substantiate the claim.
Mr. Sangster gave the record of those Shorthorn cows on his farm as kept by him-
self, from April, when they calved, to the middle of July. Each cow averaged on grass
alone 47 lb. of milk. The first cow's milk averaged 23 lb. to the pound of butter, the
second 22i^, and the third 23^ lb. to the pound of butter. They were fed nothing at nil,
and had only ordinary good pasture. They were fleshy cattle and always in good order.
They belonged to a Scotch family, the sires crossed on top with the Oruikshank. He had
three Oruikshank heifers which had given milk since July and were milked daily, giving
a good return.
Mr. Jeffs dwelt upon the importance of having cows which when they stopped milk-
ing could be sold to advantage, and in this respect the Shorthorns were to be) highly com-
mended.
Mr. Alex. Smith told of one of his cows. Shorthorn, that yielded an average of 48
lb. of milk per day, from which 15 lb. of butter per week was made.
Mr. Sangster instanced two heifers in his possession, which, after their first calves,
yielded milk from which 16 lb. of butter was made in six days. They were of the Cruik-
shank family.
The President said that in the great London dairies would be founl Yorkshire and
Lancashire Shorthorns, but bred on the same lands as the pedigreed cattle. Tnese cattle
were bought because they were better milkers, and when they ceased tj be valuable for
milking they could be sold for beef. They were bought just calved, and would perhaps
remain three years milking and never served. Why not buy Holsteins] Baciuse when
they were through milking they were mere bags of bones and coald not be sold at any-
thing like the price of Shorthorns.
The President then announced that they had a pleasing ceremony to perform in the
presentation of a gold watch and an address to one of their old comrades — one who had
been most earnest in the work of the Association from the beginning. Addressing Mr.
Green he informed him of the appointment of the committee to carry out the Association's
wish in respect of the presentation, and of the decision and action of that Committee.
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Mr. Johnston, chairman of the committee, explained that it had been intended to
have the address ready, but owincr to the short time that had been allowed, this was im-
possible. He expressed the highest appreciation of Mr. Green's work, and the deepest
regret that the country was to lose so valuable a citizen. Dr. Patten would present Mr.
Green, on behalf of the Association, with the watch which had been purchased, and which
was intended as a recognition of the services Mr. Green had rendered the Association,
though its value was slight compared with the value of those services. Had they been
wealthy enough to have doubled the value of this token and that ten times over, they
would not have expressed the feelings of good will and kindly sentiment entertained by
the members of the Association for Mr. Green. The presentation then took place. The
following is
THE ADDRESS.
To Francis Green, sr., Inner kip, OnL:
Dear Sir, — As circumstances are such that you have found it necessary to sever
your connection with this Association, on the executive of which you have proved yourself
one of its most active members, and in which capacity you have rendered invaluable ser-
vices, we cannot therefore allow this opportunity to pass without placing on record
our appreciation of the gratuitous labor bestowed in the interests of the Shorthorn breed-
ing in Canada. As you are now about to take your departu'-e from amongst us, we desire
in some tangible way to show our esteem of your services, and would beg of you to accept
this watch, a small memento of the connection you have had with the Shorthorn interests
of this country. It is our earnest hope that you may have a safe vojage to the home
which you have selected, and that you still may have many days in store in which to look
back on a useful and honorable life.
Signed on behalf of the Directors of the Dominion Shorthorn Breeders' Associa-
tion by
A Johnston, \
Dr. Patten, > Committee.
H. Wade, )
Mr. Green, in responding, assured his friends that the work he had done was a labor
of love and that he had already been compensated by the enjoyment he had had in the
performance of it. His only regret was that it had not been in his power to be of greater
service to the Association. He would always remember with the greatest pleasure the
friends he had met in this work, and the many pleasant meetings they had. He had
not many years to live, but while life lasted they might be sure of his best wishes for
their success. When any of them came to the Old Country he hoped they would see him
if possible, and if he could be of any use to them in any way they could always command
his services.
Biographical Sketch of the Late Mr. McEwens of Wales.
Mr. Green then read the following paper :
As this is a Shorthorn breeders' meeting it may not be considered out of place to
refer to the death of an old Welsh agriculturist, Mr. McEwens, who begun with the Castle
Martin cattle. Finding them not suiting the requirements of the farmer, he then tried
Herefords ; these did not in his experience come up to his idea of what was the most pro-
fitable animal for his county ; finally he commenced with Shorthorns and continued them
till his death at 80 years of age. With this gentleman, or perhaps I should say this ten-
ant farmer, by which name he always liked to be styled, I have had the pleasure (I may
say the honor) of acting for over forty years in the agricultural societies "which we and
others of the county helped to establish in the county in which he lived. His energy con-
tinued till the last, for he attended the market three days before he was called hence.
He al.so attended a coursing match where he caught cold a few days before his death, and
thus in his old days he became a victim of the prevailing influenza. I will proceed to
read somewhat of his career, which I hope will prove of value as being that of a good
practical man who grew into and died a Shorthorn breeder.
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He lived at Attly Cadus, Fox Grove, in South Wales, and was, as the editor of the
Welsh newspaper says, in which I can faithfully conform, one of the most practical
and successful men in South Wales. He retained his sound judgment and keen business
qualities up till a few days before his death Mr. McEwens had sometimes as many as
three farms in hand, and for the greater part of his life he farmed between four and five
hundred acres. At an early age he succeeded his father in the farm and fortune, followed
his example and that of his ancestors in rearing black or Castle Martin stock, and although
he was as successful as most people he soon began to entertain grave doubts respecting
the paying qualities of the unadulterated native breed as cattle suitable for his district
(Carmarthenshire). A few more years' experience converted his doubts into firm convic-
tion, and he straightway sold off his blacks and began to give attention chiefly to Here-
fords. He thought these an improvement in some respects, but it did not take long to
persuade him that Herefords were, comparatively speaking, a failure also. Eventually he
decided on going in for the pure Shorthorns, and of this he never repented. For certain
purposes he would occasionally buy a few good specimens of the black and other breeds,
or even crosses, but he depended mainly on Shorthorns, and his predelictions for that
class wesre stronger year by year while he lived. He was a great foe to inbreeding, and
held that every kind of animal is liable to speedy deterioration when there is not a fre-
quent infusion of fresh blood. However good his animals might be, he made it a rule to
go to the best English sales and bring down a new Shorthorn bull of the very best and
purest strain he could find.
He used to sell large numbers of calves got by these pedigreed bulls, and generally
got from SI 00 to SI 50 for his bull calves. Looking at such results one can hardly wonder
at his preference for Shorthorn cattle, and we must admit that the consistent practice
of such a judicious, widely experienced and thoroughly practical tenant farmer as Mr.
McEwens is a powerful argument in their favor. For some years he had, for reasons
which need not be specified, left off exhibiting cattle at the September and the usual
annual stock shows, but he continued to send fat beasts now and then to the Christmas
shows.
Mr. McEwens will also be long remembered in the improvement of the sheep in his
county. It may be said with practical truth that it was he who introduced the Shrop-
shire Down into that part of Wales, and he soon spread them among his fellow farmers
far and near. In this, as in other things, a great deal of his success arose from the fact
that he never did things by halves. He went to the fountain-head and got the best of
everything. He would go up to England and give $300 or $350 for rams, and local
farmers soon discovered the worth of his ram lambs so well that they would buy them up
readily at $50, $60 and $65 a piece. He was not a bad man to deal with, although a
keen man of business, and every one was well aware of his perfect straightforwardness
and integrity, without which no one can succeed in business for any length of time. The
idea, for example, of exhibiting a black colored beast as a Castle Martin, if he knew there
was a mixture of some other breed in it, would utterly shock him.
Shorthorn Scrubs.
Dr. Patten read a paper on the Shorthorn Scrubs, as follows :
Mr. President and Gentlemen : It is with a great deal of diflSdence that I appear
before you to-day to ofier a few observations on the above subject. Since the inception
of this Association we have had a good number of admirable and able papers on Shorthorns,
treating of their great and good qualities, in fact placing them so far ahead every other
competing breed that I feel somewhat chary about saying anything that would seem to be
derogatory of their excellence lest I might be deemed a traitor in the camp, and so have
the treatment meted out to me accordingly. But gentlemen, that I may not be misunder-
stood, let me here say that I yield to no one in admiration and praise of a true and honest
Shorthorn, and it is because of this that I have the good of the Shorthorn interest
at heart that I broach this subject at all. Yet on the other hand I wish it to be under-
stood that I could not enter into a defence of, nor have a good word to say for, a pedi-
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greed Shorthorn scrub, preferring to wage an uncompromising warfare among them
until they are rejected to the cool shades of oblivion. It is not many years since that it
appeared that all that was essential to make a sale of Shorthorns at a good round sum
was to have a good pedigree, that seeming to be the prize factor to the neglect of other
qualities that were or should have been more important to the purchaser. But I am glad
to state that I think the times have somewhat changed, and that the trend of the times is
now more to the qualities of the animal rather than to the pedigree.
I believe, however, that the requisites both of good pedigrees and good quali-
ties are not as yet having that weight with the breeders of Shorthorns, as a whole, that
they should have.
The prices that were realized for thoroughbreds have taken an appreciable fall, as
also the ready sales of the animals, which may be accounted for in various ways, as
depression of the times, the great increase of the breed numerically, competition of other
breeds, and what may be called carelessness but better gross stupidity in breeding. It may
be said by some that we have no competitors of the Shorthorn, but if we study the
markets both of the Old Country and United States, and also note the results attained at
the fat stock shows and numerous fairs, we as breeders of Shorthorns cannot but admit
the fact that those of other breeds are attempting to hedge us in on every side and snatch
from the reds and the roans their well-earned laurels. And if we as Canadian breeders of
this famed breed desire to hold the high position which we do now and ever should, it is
necessary that we put forth our greatest energies and exercise our best judgments, and as
well not be parsimonious of the means at our disposal, that we may always obtain the
best, not onlj to breed our herds but the best to form our herds.
Prof. Sanborn, in the Breeders' Gazette, states that he attended sales where thorough-
breds were sold at less than their beef values, so much so that they were resold for beef
and realized to the purchaser a clear profit of from $15 to $18 on the transaction. This,
he thinks, indicates that the time has come when the common farmer has so far lost faith
in the thoroughbred that he will not pay more for the average animal than the market
value of beef. He as well gives his experience of feeding the average Shorthorn and the
common breed, and makes the statement that the average Shorthorn shows no more
growth for a given amount of food than the native steers, and that their only point of
superiority is in form. In his first statement I believe there is no doubt a grain of truth,
but to his last I must demur, as the Shorthorns are noted not only for the form but the
early maturity and feeding qualities, giving as we know a greater return in the shape of
beef for a given amount of food than others. Yet is it not a fact that theie are now many
pedigreed animals that yield no adequate return for the food consumed by them, and
because of this number there is to a certain extent a stigma cast on the whole class, which
is unfair and unjust as it is misplaced, and should be shouldered by the breeders. Pedi-
gree to a certain extent is a guarantee that the ancestry of its race possessed those
characteristics which gave a value to the name and form of the breeds which was world-
wide, and assured the reasonable probability of transmitting these qualities to the pro-
geny. But who of us are there that have not seen offered for breeding purposes animals
that were but a travesty on the true and typical Shorthorn. These are what I call
Shorthorn scrubs, which have some if not all of the inferior qualities of their race con
centrated in themselves with but a few if any of their redeeming ones. And as like has
a tendency to beget like they have in themselves those inherent proclivities that tend to
worthlessness, and if bred from will turn out to their progeny those qualities which we
are or should be trying to obviate in our breeds. The true Shc.rthoin surpasses the
common sciub in form, weight, early maturity, having the power of assimilating the food
for the production of beef. Thete qualities cannot be predicted of a Shorthorn scrub.
In fact were I given my choice to breed from even the common scrub so called or the
Shorthorn scrub I should prefer the former, for by choosing them and always selecting
the best I would no doubt obtain results that if they did not equal the Booth and Bates
would be far superior to the animals with which I started. But in the Shorthorn scrub
I would have those deleterious qualities that have been transmitted so indelibly stamped
into their natures that they would increase the unmitigated evil and that virtually so fail-
ure would be all along the line, and in tie end disappointment if not financial ruin.
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Good times and high prices have time and again been practical to the breeders of
Shorthorns, and that in the near future, but so far to many of the breeders it has been
a dim future. And until we have more enthusiasm in this line of business and place a
higher ideal before us, I think it is well that our halcyon days be deferred. We then
from necessity, if not from choice, will be compelled to exercise a greater care and judicious
selection of animals from which to breed, that we may have more sterling qualities in our
herds that are predominant in those of our best breeders.
We will thus press those who are not in the lead on to greater endeavors and our-
selves to greater possibilities. It then behoves us as breeders not only to exercise the
greatest prudence in breeding the herd with the best male that we can obtain, but to make
a judicious and thorough weeding out of those females from the herds that do not come
up to a high standard. And if we do not agree with Prof. Sanborn in his statement when
he says that from 50 to 60 per cent, of the females and a greater part of the males should
be consigned to the block and not bred from, yet I believe some of you at least will agree
with me and say that in order to allow success in the breeding of Shorthorns we must
dispense with the scrub, and thus do away with quite a per cent, of the worst, and act on
the principle of the survival of the fittest.
The President called attention to the question of auditing the accounts, a duty which
had been usually performed by Mr. Green, whose intended absence would make other
arrangements necessary.
Mr. Miller moved that the matter be left in the hands of the Executive. The reso-
lution was seconded and carried.
Mr. Johnston moved a vote of thanks to those who had read papers at this meeting.
The resolution was seconded and carried.
The meeting then adjourned.
DOMINION AYRSHIRE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.
The fifth annual meeting of the Dominion Ayrshire Breeders' Association was held
in Shaftesbury Hall on Thursday, February 4th, 1892, at 11 a.m.
The following members were present :
Jos. Yuill, Carleton Place (President) ; Jas. McCormack, Rockton ; Thomas Guy,
Oshawa; M. Ballantyne, St. Marys ; W. Stewart, jr., Menie ; H. E. Eyre, Harlem ; John
Crosby, Campbellford ; W. C Edwards, M.P., Rockland ; Alf. Brown, Bethel ; W. M. Bas-s
Newboro' ; W. J. Biggins, Clinton ; A. Terrill, Wooler ; A. Haig, Menie ; A. W. Smith,
Simcoe ; W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains.
Mr. Joseph Yuill, the President, opened the meeting with the following remarks :
When I left home this morning I intended reading an address, but [ came away an I left
my paper on the table, and I hope you will excuse me for the few verbal remarks that I
make. I am sure you will all agree with me when I say that 1891 has been the most
successful year for Ayrshire breeders that we ever had in Canada. I think it is twenty-
six years since I commenced breeding Ayrshire.-', and 1891 has been the most successful
year of the lot. There were a good many dairy prizes offered at the different shows, and
except at Sherbrooke these prizes were all taken by Ayrshires. R. Roberts of Howick,
Que., took the $20 prize that was offered at Montreal, also the $30 prize on Ayrshire
cattle, taking into consideration the cow that gave the most milk in a day. Dawes of
Lachine, took a prize on Ayrshire cattle also. Thos. Irving of Montreal, took the first
prize on Ayrshire and the second on Jersey cattle, and Mr. Story took a first prize on
Ayrshires at London. The sweepstake prize was awarded to an Ayrshire cow owned by
Mr. Ballantyne of St. Mary's. With one exception the Ayrshire has taken every prize
there was for competition. Then as far as cattle are concerned, there were three gentle-
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men sent from New Brunswick to buy 160 cattle ; 80 of these were Ayrshires ; they got
all they wanted of other breeds, but they went home short of Ayrshires. I met one
of the gentlemen at Ottawa and he showed me his prices, and he paid more for the
Ayrshires than for any other breed. One of the gentlemen was good enough to send me
a report of the sales. These cattle were all sold by auction, and the Ayrshires brought
the highest prices of any breed. I am very sory that I have not the report to read to you.
The minutes of the meeting were read by Henry Wade, Secretary. It was moved
by Mr. A. Brown, seconded by Mr. J. McCormack, that the minutes be received and
adopted. Carried,
Moved by A. W. Smith, seconded by T. Guy, that the report be adopted.
Carried.
Report of the Executive Committee.
Gentlemen, — The Executive Committee beg to submit the Fifth Annual Report of
this Association for the year ending in 1891. We have added to our list of members
fourteen new ones, and ten old members have paid for the second period ; latter will
be entitled to the second volume when published.
There are forty-tive members on our roll who now owe their second period fee,
as vre decided some time ago that the fee would only be collected for each volume.
We are pleased to say that the first volume, although not quite ready to be sent
out during the year, was sent out a few days ago, contiining 1,124 males and 1,600
females in book proper, and 233 males and 407 females in the appendix, a grand
total of 3,364 animals. This book has given the Secretary a great deal of trouble, as
the numbers have had to be changed in all the ramifications of the pedigrees.
The printers have also been tardy, but we hope it is now complete and that it
will fill a long felt want. Two hundred and fifty copies have been printed at a cost
of $2.70 per volume : selling price to non-members $3.00; to members free. We hope
all the members will take an interest and assist the Executive in selling them or
obtaining new members. Our registrations for the second volume, taking in 1892,
amount to 464 animals.
An arbitration was held at the Windsor Hotel on the evening of September Slst
and 22nd, 1891, of which the report was not received until the 21st of December,
1891, as Mr. James A. Cochrane, the arbitrator, had to leave suddenly for Europe,
so it did not come in time to be printed in our first volume. It was about the cow
"Lady of the Lake," sold by Mr. P. R. Wright to Mr. Fox of West Winchester.
The report will be submitted to you.
The Ayrshire cattle made a splendid turnout at the diff'erent shows last fall,
especially at the Toronto and Montreal exhihitions, and we hope that the best will
be kept to send to the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893.
The Secretary-Treasurer's books have been audited, of which the following is the
result :
Receipts.
January 1st, 1891. Cash on hand $130 00
Cash 1 0 second period members 30 00
" 14 new members 42 00
Total , $202 50
Expenditures.
Feb. 5th, 1891. By cash, F. S. Dickey, reporting $ 5 00
Sept. 22nd, 1891. " H. Wade and Fox, hotel expenses
?e arbitration 10 00
Dec^'mber 30th, 1891. Balance on hand 187 50
Total $202 50
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Since then ^1'13.90 has been paid out for herd books, leavins; to-day a balance
of $43.60 to the credit of the Association, all of which is respectfully submitted.
H. Wade, Secretary-Treasurer.
The Secretary then read the agreement as signed by Mr. Rodden and himself on
behalf of the two Ayrshire Breeders' Associations, and the result of an arbitration held at
the Windsor Hotel, Montreal, on September 2lst and 22nd, 1891 :
Arbitration.
In the matter of pedigree of Lady of the Lake No. 1875, Vol. I. Canada Ayrshire
Herd Record, and of another pedigree of " Lady of the Lake " ditfering from that one,
that is given by the Dominion Ayrshire Breeders' Association, concerning which a
matter of dispute exists relative to the said pedigrees, an i to the progeny of the said
" Lady of the Lake," that are not agreed upon between the Dominion Ayrshire Breeders'^
Association and the Ayrshire Importers and Breeders' Association of Ginada, and whereas
the executive committees of the Associations have not agreed to a settlement.
We, the undersigned, on behalf of our respective Associations, and being authorized
by the same to that eifect, with the view of coming to an amicable arrangement in regard
to the said pedigrees of " Lady of the Lake," hereby covenant and agree as follows :
I. We agree to leave the settlement of the said matter in dispute between the said
Associations to be decided by an umpire, and further hereby agree and bind ourselves for
our respective Associations to accept unconditionally the discussion and recommendations
of the umpire agreed upon as follows :
II. We agree to accept Mr. James A. Cochrane, of Hillhurst, Que., as umpire of this
matter.
III. We agree to submit to Mr. James A. Cochrane the evidences and correspondence
we have to produce in support of our respective contentions, with the view of obtaining
his decision upon the matter in question, or his recommend itions concerning the same,
and the action to be taken by the said Associations to settle the matter amicably.
IV. It is understood and agreed that the decision of the said umpire in the matter
above referred to will also apply to the progeny of the said cow No. 1875.
V. We agree to publish the decisions of the said umpire and his recommendations in
the volume of our respective herd books, and first to be published after this date, and
place the same prominently in the column of addenda and errata, unless otherwise ordered
by the umpire.
Signed by, Wm. Rodden, Canadian Ayrshire Association.
H. Wade, Dominion Ayrshire Association.
The Umpire's Decision.
Montreal, September 22nd, 1892.
Whereas there is an unsettled question between the Ayrshire Importers and Breeders'
Association of Canada and the Dominion Ayrshire Breeders' Association, concerninc/ the
pedigree of an Ayrshire cow called "Lady of the Lake," sold in 1861 by Mr. P. R.
Wright, of Cobourg, Ont., for an Agricultural Society, the said Associations having agreed
to refer the matter to the undersigned, James A. Cochrane, of Hillhurst, Que., as arbi-
trator, with the view of coming to an amicable arrangement regarding the breedino' of
the said animal, and to obtain decisions and recommendations from the umpire, I beg
leave to report as follows :
Two meetings were held at the Windsor Hotel, Montreal, with the representatives of
both Associations. Mr. Wm. Rodden, on behalf of the Canada Ayrshire Herd Record,
shows that the pedigree was published in their first volume, as follows : Lady of the Lake
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No. 1875, red with white spots, calved January 5th, 1859 ; bred and owned by P. R.
Wright, Cobourg, Ont. ; sire, Dundee 3rd — 1826 — ; dam, Lady Betty ; imported by Mr.
Ewart, Dundafc, Ont.
A pedigree form was shown, filled up as above, with certificate oE service, signed by
,J. W. Hough, owner of the sire Dundee 3id and Mr. Geo. Leclere, the Secretary at the
time, certified to the correspondence of the three district delegates, Messrs. Jones, Hough
and Morton, being received, some of which bearing on this pedigree could not be found,
having been placed among departmental papers and mislaid when removed to Quebec some
years since.
Mr. Henry Wade, on behalf of the Dominion Ayrshire Herd Book Association, sub-
mitted two papers found by Mr. J. P. Fox among his late father's etteots. First, a receipt
as follows :
Received from Mr. Fox $100 for an Ayrshire heifer, " Lady of the Lake," sold to
him this day by,
(Signed) P. R. Wright, Owner and Breeder.
"Cobourg, 24th October, 1861.
Second, the pedigree : Lady of the Lake, calved 8th January, 1859 ; sired by Neil
Oow ; dam. Primrose by Dundee, etc. ; color red, white marks.
1st prize at Hamilton as one year old, 1860.
1st " London as two years old, 1861.
1st " Northumberland as two years old, 1861.
1st " Hamilton Township as two years old, 1861.
Refer to stock register of U. C,
(Signed) P. R. Wright, Owner and Breeder.
Mr. Wade also submitted two private registers of the late Mr. Wright's, which had
only recently been found, and in the oltler one the pedigree is given as follows : Lidy of
the Lake, sire, Neil Gow ; dam. Primrose ; color, dark fawn, marked with white about
flanks; calved 8th of January, 1859. October, 1861, sold to Winchester Township
Agricultural Society, C. J. Fox, West Winchester P.O , for $100 in calt to P. of W.
Further on in the same book is an entry of service : February 27th, 1861, Lady of
the Lake, heifer of Prince of W.
I beg to say that alter a careful consideration of the evidence on both sides and the
verbal testimony of Messrs J. P. Fox, Thos. Irving and George Leclere, I am of the
opinion that the two versions of the pedigree are those of one and the same animal, and
that the form given in Mr. Wright's register is the correct one, although in the absence
of these registers and Mr. Fox's papers the Committee of the C. A. H. R. were no doubt
justified in giving the pedigree in the other way in accordance with their intormatioa.
I also recommend, inasmuch as the descendants of " Lidy of the Lake" have been
up to the present time fully registered in the C A. H. R., and having proved themselves
to be animals of the highest standing in the show ring and the dairy, that they be here-
after registered as first-class Ayrshires.
Respectfully submitted in duplicate.
J AS. A. Cochrane.
Hillhurst, Que., December 18th, 1891.
Quite a discussion then took place on the merits of this case, and the award of Mr.
Cochrane was well criticised, as he pronounced llie pedigree as found in Mr. Wright's
book the correct one — the same as it is published in the appendix of our book, and then
recommends us to record their cow and her descendants in the first class book. It ended
with the passing of the resolution which follows :
Moved by H. E. Eyre, Harlem, Ont., seconded by Wm. Bass, Newboro, and
resolved : That inasmuch as an arbitration was held in Montreal on the 22iid of Sep-
tember, 1891, before James A. Cochrane, Esq., of Hillhurst, Que., on the merits of the
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two different pedigrees of a cow called Lady of the Lake, sold in 1861 by P. R. Wright
of Cobourii to C. J. Fox of Winchester, in which decision the arbitrator says : That th(i
two versions of the pedigree are those of one and the same animal, and that the form given
in Mr. Wright's re_;ister is the corr<^ct one, thus substantiating the pedigree as printed in
our Association Record, Vol. J., pag<i 486, as Lady of the Lnke — A -29 — ; furthermore,
as the arbitrator also recommended that inasmuch as the descendants of "Lady of the
Lake " have been up to the present time fully registered in the Canadian A. H. Record, that
they be hereafter recorded as tirst-cLiss Ayishires"; be it resolved that descendants from
Lady of the Lake be lecorded, if presented, in the first-class book with this proviso : that
under each such pedigree N. B. be added, calling attention to the results of this arbitration
and pointing out the animal in such pedigree having this strain of blood. Carried.
The Ayrshire Cow.
Mr. H. E. Eyre read the following paper : I will not attempt to give a detailed
history of the rise and progress of the Ayrshire cow from the time she was half-starved
in Scotland, one hundred and titty years ago, until the present, with references showing
how often she has distanced all competitors in the prize ring. Such a history might be
useful to the uninitiated or to one who is only contemplating what breed of cattle will
best pay him for the time and expense required to produce and maintain them. But the
members of this Association are jjeriiaps well acquainted with such history of the Ayrshire
as may be gleaned from the meagre records available. I shall therefore content myself
by calling your attention to a retrospect of some of the facts set forth by papers perhaps
read ai previous meetings by men whose knowledge and experience make them more com-
petent to handle this subject than myself.
The names of the persons who first conceived the notion of assisting the poor and
penniless peasant farmers, l)y improving the condition of their herds, seem to be
shrouded by mystery, or at least not to be M'ell authenticated.
The name of the breed from which new blood was drawn seems also to be a matter
of question, if not of dispute. But there is neither mystery nor question as to the eflfect
of the improved cow upon the condition of the keepers, for there dawned upon the owners
an era of prospeiity such as their ancestor^ had never seen, even in their wildest dreams.
If the names of the philanthropists who did so much for their countrymen are merged in
obscurity, we, even of Ontario, may be thankful that their good works live after them,
and are perpetuated, as is also the name of their shire, by the name of the animal that
their forethought, their energy and their unsellishness produced.
So well has the merit of (5lie Ayrshire become recognized, that the promoters of other
breeds claim that their strains were drawn upon to produce her. Thus we find those who
favor the Holderness, the Jersey and the Hoi stein and others, trying to prove the
Ayrshires indebted to them for their noble qualities. Be these things as they may, it is
sufficient for us to know that the blending of some of these strains with the hardy and
rugged cattle of the northern hills did produce a cow possessing all the superior qualities
of the other dairy breeds, with a hardiness of constitution belonging to herself aloue.
The vigorous constitution, the activity, and (if you will allow the term) the buoyant
disposition of the Ayrshire cow, render her the poor man's cow, quite as much as the fact
that she yields such large returns for the cost of her keeping Yet these very qualities
so redeeming in our pets, I fear, have sometimes been abusf^d even by their admirers, and
a knowledge of iheir powers of endurance formed into an excuse ot ill-treatment and
neglect, while the peculiar intelligence and buoyant disposition so susceptible to kind
treatment and capable of development into, if not almost human understanding, at least
bovine appreciation and gratitude, have been by abuse perverted into obstinacy and
treachery. For with the cow as with the child, the most amenable and tractable disposi-
tions may, by injudicious treatment, become most malignant. Althougli the introduction
of the Channel Island's cattle and the Holstein, and their adoption by the wealthier
classes of cattle fanciers, have stimulated Ayrshire men co look to their laurels, by taking
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better care of their cows than formerly, yet, there are so many ownino; Ayrshires who,
through the pressure of other business and the force of htbit neglect their cittle, that our
" bossies" often have not a fair chance to show their sterling qualities. It is evident thrtb
a man who pays a fancy price for a fancy breed, because it is a fashionable one, will be
better able and more likely to care for it than his less fortunate brother, who may find,
despite his ambition, that
" Chill penury does repress his noble rage,
And chill the genial current of his soul."
But habit has a great deal to do with our lives, and sometimes we find a man consult-
ing his own interests by attending to the animals which a beneficent Creator has bf^stovvecJ
upon him. But we want more than this from men like you. We wish you to publish
herd and individual tests to show the whole world what the wee Ayrshire miuaged to do
when fairly and squarely treated.
I urge this duty upon you and other extensive breeders like yourselves; noted as
well for your rectitude in business as your success in breeding :
(1) Because your reputation is a guarantee against tlie caluminies and aspersions of
those who through selfishness and jealousy may and do traduce the merits of the
Ayrshire.
(2) Because such weak support as amateurs like myself could give would be
ineffectual.
(3) Because you owe to us farmers and small breeders as customers, to yourself, and
even to the Ayrshires to whom you are indebted for your present prominent position of
wealth and affluence, the defence of the reputation of the animals that have been such
a boon to yourselves and your country.
(4) We have to compete with men who are urging the claims of the Holsteins. an
animal fostered in her own country by almost maternal care and treatment, and treated
as one of her owner's family, clothed, combed and petted much as our buxom spinsters
care for their pugs. Also with those who prefer the Jersey, bred and nurtured on the
coast of sunny France, and possessing the same place in the household of her owner as
the [tig does in the kitchen of my countrymen. And more than this, these m-n, I am
convinced, keep these animals sometimes for the reason Mr. R. Bonner keeps his Maud
S. and his Sunol, because they are a luxury whose prices prevent ordinary and middle
classes from enjoyment.
We are indebted to Mr. Winslow of Brandon, Vermont, and Mr. Drew of
Burlington, in the same State, for an exhaustive statement of tests made by them. In a
ten year test of his whole herd of from ten to sixteen cows Mr. Winslow's average was
something over three tons of milk per cow per year. Mr. Drew gives a statement of his
testing his herd of fifteen cows during the month of June. A number of Mr. Drew's
cows were but two year old heifers and the herd on grass alone, and still the avt^rage for
the month was nearly 1,000 lb., having a cream percentage which varied from 20 per
cent, in a two year old to 30 in a fully developed cow, and we have several indi-
vidual tests of 1,200 or 1,300 lb. for Ayrshires.
I am aware that these results may appear small when compared with a single
test of a single cow given by Prof. Dean as 26,041 lb. in one year, but this last
test was made at an experimental station in the United States for the purpose of
showinw what a cow could be made do under the most favorable circumstances ; and
then to a man who, like myself, is untravelled and unread, the story is like the Behring
sea difficulty — a little fishy.
Do not imagine tor a moment that I would insinuate that any person connected
with the milking or weighing, or even reporting, was dishonest. By no means.
But there is such a chance for mistakes, and we cannot always locate an error or
tell who is to blame. Indeed I once heard of an innocent looking minnow working
its way into a farmer's milk-can, and the much abused farmer never knew whether to
blame the cow or the fish.
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I believe Ayrshire men do not let their light shine as they should, if they desire
to compete successfully with the breeders of other classes of cattle. In many agri-
cultuial papers we fiad all other popular breeds boomed but not a word for the
Ayrshiips.
A Yankee, speaking upon the improvement of stock, was once asked by a hearer
what he had against the Ayrshires. He replied, " She is a very fine cow, but her
breeders seem afraid some one will find it out.
Reliability in breeding ia one of the commendable features of the Ayrshires
By reliability I mean certainty of cows coming in when required as well as their
prepotency in stamping their progeny with their own qualities. I have an Ayrshire
■cow from the Yuill herd, not seven years old, that has given birth to six calves all
alive now. That is a calf for each year, three of them being males and three of
them being females, all of which calved last spring, making in six years from a three
"weeks old heifer calf, without counting the progeny of her males, ten head of registered
cattle. But four of these are females forward in calf, so that in less than seven years
*' Blanche of Devon " will, in all probability, become a family of fourteen. I speak
of this not through selfishness nor a desire to parade my own performances, but
because the Ayrshire has sometimes been wrongfully, yes, and maliciously charged with
sterility.
In conclusion : The advancement of the interests of the Ayrshire is not only our
duty from a business standpoint, but also from a patriotic and, more than this, to
borrow President Awrey's term, I am bound to say from a religious standpoint as welL
From a business standpoint, because statistics and the science of dairying has taught
us that she is a dairy cow ; better still, that she is the dairy cow, and fitted by nature
to thrive on what others would sufi'er, and to yield to her owner magnificent returns
for the care and expense of her maintenance. In fact, her lofty carriage, her sleek
coat, slender horn, intelligent expression, clean cut jaw, slim neck, and symmetrical
body give her a majestic presence that commends her to the buyer as well as the trader,
and makes her an animal of ornament as well as for use, and a poet once said :
" A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
And, gentlemen, if party be the language of passion, there is none of the domestic
animals better calculated to awaken the loftier feelings of man than the animal whose
appearance and use combine the double office of profit and pleasure. And it is not
surprising that the patron poet of the land of the heather should have penned his loftiest
gems in admiration of that beautiful animal.
Sheer patriotism makes it our duty to disseminate in every possible manner the
blood of the animal whose characteristics, a few of which I have enumenated, render her
best fitted to withstand the rigors of a northern and variable climate, and thrive upon
conditions which the poorest can furnish, and well repay the care and attention which
the wealthy and middle classes can supply.
Thus may the farmer and breeder render quite as efficient service to his country in
his day and generation as the statesman, and that too without danger of contaminating
his morals by wading through the sloughs of political mire or sheltering those whooa
duty impels us to expose to the avenging powers of justice.
We should remember that society has a claim upon us ; that we are our brother's
keeper ; that we should recognise every son of Adam as a brother of the dust, and do all
we can to alleviate his suffering and improve his condition. Now, in a country in which
the cow is recognized as the prime factor of peace and prosperity, how can we better
glorify God than by benefiting our fellow creatures, and how can we better benefit them
in this country than using our very best efforts to establish here the animal whose
development will make earth another Eden and Ontario the garden of the world.
Mr. Eyre's paper was then discussed.
Moved by Mr. McCormack and seconded by Mr. Brown, that a vote of thanke ba
given to Mr. Eyre. Carried.
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Mr. Edwards : I just wish I was able to live as Mr. Eyre describes the Ayrshires.
In the first place, I did heartily appreciate the paper duriny^ the course of his reading.
The great burden of his tidmirable paper was the influence and the well being of the
Ayrshire cattle. I am not a boomer of Ayrshires. What is the history of booming ?
Booming was the worst thing that ever took place for the shorthorn cattle in Ontario.
Now the Ayrshire men never boomed their breed in Canada. It is not necessary, as
they can stand on their own merits. In reading our agricultural pipers we hnd that
booming and controversies are misleading. The great mistake is that a great many
people in Canada hurt their stock sales by unduly booming. I am a breeder of three or
four breeds myself, and I would not say which bre^^d of cattle a man should have. I
breed Shorthorns, Ayrshires, Devons and Jerseys. I am going; to show where this
unneeded booming is a mihtake. You take special anin)al3 beyond their capacity and it
is detrimental ; you thereby break down and destroy the progeny.
Mr. McCoRMACK : I do not think that the Ayrshires are unduly boomed ; they have
all the merits represented in Mr. Eyre's paper.
Moved by the President that we adjourn, and meet in the Agricultural Hall at-
2 o'clock. Carried.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting commenced at 2 o'clock with Mr. Yuill in the chair.
Mr. Yuill said : If there are any who have papers to read on Ayrshire cattle we
■will be very glad to hear from you.
The Ayrshire a Prolific Animal.
The following paper was read by Mr. Thos. Guy, Oshawa, Ont. : Having been
requested to furnish a few notes on Ayrshire cattle at ths our annual meeting, I thought
at first I would decline to do so, as I considered there were several others belonging to-
this Association much better able to do sujh work than what I am. But, at the same
time, if everyone kept silence and refused to say anything when ask'jd, such silence might
be construed to mean that the cattle we represented had virtually no real meiit to
commend them to the general favor. This ba kv^anlness on the |)art of Ayrshire
breeders in not indulging more freely in printers' ink is looked upon by some as a great
failing, as their stock is thus kept in the background, and consequently has not attained
that prominence that they deserved, whilst other breeds, perhaps le.s3 worthy, have by
liberal advertising been pushed to the front.
There is no doubt a great deal of truth in this, yet, notwithstanding this apathy and
indiflTerence on the part of their owners, I think it cannot be denied ihat the Ayrshire*
are steadily and surely gaining public confideuca by the Iwst, most economical a,nd sub-
stantial of all advertising, and that is by their own merits.
As a proof of this I will say that I have had more enquiries and made better sales
the last year than ever I had before, and I hive heard several Ayrshire men say the
same thing. We get letters from all over the Dorninion ; from Nova Scotia and N'ew
Brunswick in the east to Manitoba and British Columbia in the far west. Another proof
is, that last year the New Brunswick government decided to import into their province
a number of the improved breeds of cattle and sheep and voted a sum of money for that
purpose. These animals were to be brought into the province at the expense of the
government, and at a certain date afcer their arrival were to be publicly sold to the^
highest bidder, with a view of having such scattered over the province, for the good of
the country. In order to ascertain what breeds would be most desirable, circulars were
issued and sent out all over the province. The result wis their coinraision-rs were
instructed to purchase Ayrshires to the number of oie half of the wh-ile complement,.
while the other half was to be composed of the other difirfrent breeds, or in othei- words,
the consignment was to contain as many Ayrshires as all the other breeds put together,
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This, to say the least, is very encouraging to Ayrshire men, and shows that their
favorites are in favor elsewhere as well as ia Ontario. That they are worthy may be
adduced from the fact that in contesting at the different dairy tests last year (as far as I
can ascertain) they came out ahead ia every contest in which they competed.
They were first here at the Industrial Fair, taking the Farmer's Advocate Silver
Tea Set ; first at London, winning the $50 prize ; first at Sherbrooke, taking the $100
prize for the best ten cows, and also the $40 prize for -the best four cows. These are
victories worth recording.
It will not be necessary for me to say anything as to the origin or history of the
breed. Ara))le information of this kind can be obtained elsewhere. In his preface to the
herd books our genial and obliging secretary has given a pretty full account on this
head, and any one desirous of information on these points will do well to consult it at
their leisure. What I think we should aim at on such occasions as this, is something
practical, something that we can vouch for as being correct from our own personal
experiencH. I liave had other breeds of cattle, but my conviction is, that for a dairy
breed the Ayrshire is to be preferred to all others, as it gives the be.«t returns for the
amount of food consumed. I can testify that they are hardy and vigorous, and will live
and breed to a good old age.
I feel somewhat delicate in speaking in praise of my own animals, as I fancy it savors
somewhat of egotism, yet, at the same time if it is right and desirable that we should
make known what our animals are capable of doing we must speak of what has come
under our own observation. In order, then, to show the longevity and constitutional
vigor of the Ayrshires, I hope I shall be pardoned if I introduce to those present some
specimens of the breed that I am very familiar with. I refer to the cows that took the
Farmer's Advocate prize of $100, in the year 1882.
Perhaps it may not be amiss to say for the information of those who are not
acquainted with what took place at thit time, that this prize was given by the late Mr.
Weld as an extra at the Provincial Exhibition at Kingston, for the best five cows of any
breed for general purposes and profit. As most of you know I was fortunate enough to
secure this prize with five cows of my own raising. Four herds competed, some of them
the most renowned in the Dominion, and although I heard no complaints at the time, it
is possible some might have thought this prize was misplaced, and this is one reason why
I wish to show in detail as near as I possibly can, what those cows have produced since
that honor was accoidei them.
It will be necessary to name them, and I will do so according to age :
(1) "Perfection" —181—, calved 8th June, 1871; sire, Eclipse, —105—; dam,.
Cherry, —180—.
(2) "Model"— 403 -; calved January 6th, 1878; sire, Bismarck, —119—; dam.
Perfection, — 181 — .
(3) "Gurta 4th" —414— , calved January 6 th, 1878; sire, Sirius, —219— ; dam,
Gurta, —298—.
(4) "Oshawa Lasa 2nd" —129—, calved Septembsr, 187F ; sire, Indian Chief,
— 129 — ; dam, Oshawa Lass, — 185 — .
(5) "Queen" — 598 — , calved November, 1879; sire. Clansman, — 327 — ; dam,.
Model, —403—.
Two of these cows were sold sometime after, viz. : Gurta 4th and Queen.
The first named to Mr. Golden of Iowa Ciry, la., the latter to Mr. Nankin of Merivale,
consequently I cannot give any definite aocount of what they have done further than
that they continued to breed and were prize winners, the one in the States, the other at
some of our exhibitions in Canada.
The other three, viz. : Perfection, Model and Oshawa Lass 2 ad we kept in our
own hands, and consequently know what they produced. Perfection produced sixteen
calves, her first in 1873, when she was a little more than two years old, her last in
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1889 when eighteen years old. She was subsequently fattened and sold for beef when in
her twentieth year. Most of her c lives grew up to be noted prize winners, viz. : Warrior,
Model, Rosebud Laddie, Violet and Butterfly Dake. These have taken first place at some
of our principal shows. Fourteen of her calves are recorded in the herd books, the
other two, twins, died at birth.
Model has had eleven calves, most of them first-class animals, such as Snowflak^i
Queen Model 2Qd, Lily Dale, Lord Lansdowne, Model 4th, Model 5th and White Princei
all taking first honors at leading shows. As the records will testify, I sold four of this
cow's calves for $200 each, viz. : Lord Lansdowne, which went to the Government Farm,
New Brunswick ; Suowflake and Lily Dale to Iowa, and Queen to Merivale. Two others,
Model 4th and White Prince, at $100 each — thus realizing $1,000 for six of this cow's
calves.
Osbawa Lass has given us eight calves, the last being born about New Year's, and
she is hardy and in milk at the present time. Both this cow and Gurta were noted prize
winners, having each taken as many as sixteen firsts in their class, and each taking first
in a milking test in competition against all other breeds — Gurta at the Industrial in 1882
and Oshawa Lass same place in 1884.
This will show that these cows were good milkers as well as good breeders, and as
they have been in milk most of the time, calculating from 6,000 to 8,000 lb. as their
yield for a year, which is supposed to be the product of a good Ayrshire cow. This,
add* d to their value in calves, will aggregate a very respectable sum.
There is another cow I wish to refer to before i conclude and that is Cherry — 180 — •
I bought this cow from the late Mr. Hough of Brockville, in 1871, and showed her afc
the Provincial, Kintjston, the same year when she took a prize. She gave at this time
52 lb. of milk per day. She was the dam of Perfection. I kept her in my herd till she
was in her twentieth year, when I fattened her and sold her for beef. She must have
sixteen or seventeen calves, most of them in the Herd Books.
In conclusion I will say that possibly there are animals that could be mentioned
that have done better, but taking those I have named together, I think it will be
acknowledged that tbt^y made a good record, and it stands to show that this breed of cattle
is both hardy and prolific and withal good producers.
Premature Breeding op Ayrshire Cattle.
Mr. Jas. McCormack also read a paper on premature breeding of Ayrshire cattle :
The paper I am about to read has not been written with a view of puffing the Ayrshire
breed of cattle, as the great length of time they have been before the people in both
Europe and America has proveu their excellence as a dairy breed. But I would like to
call your attention to what I would call premature breeding. Viewing it as I do,
I consider it an injury to the breed. We will suppose that a heifer drops her first calf
at from twenty to thirty months, and it is altogether likely that she has been bred to a
youuij and weak bull. This generally results in a fine but a weak calf. But not
stopping there, the ofi^prin;^ is bred in the same courso again. Now to continue in this
course of breeding year aftf^r year must result in degenerating and weakening the breed
or the herd in which it is practiced.
There are herds in Ontario which have come under my observation that were in a
much better standing a number of years ago than they are at present, which I attribute
to a continuation of premature breeding.
In my experience of breeding, I consider that heifers would be better not bred
before two years or twenty-six mouths old, unless a very strong heifer and well matured
for her age. Then as strong a bull as possible ought to be used.
I also consider it would be to the advantage of the breed if bulls were not used until
they were close on two years old. In my experience in breeding, I invariably have found
that the stock from an aged bull is stronger and better stock than stock from a young
bull ; and I also have found that cows that did not drop their first calves until they were
three years old have, with rare exceptions, proven to be the best cows.
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In my opinion a matured Ayrshire cow when fat ought to weigh from 900 lb. to
1,050 lb. on her feet, and matured bulls ought to weigh from 1,700 lb. to 1,900 lb. on
their feet, when fat.
Mr. Thos. Guy : I think a heifer should not have a calf till it is two years and
a- half old.
Mr. Jas. McCormack : The largest milkers that we have calved when they were
three years and a-half old.
Mr. Bass : I have not had much experience iu breeding Ayrshires. Our herd
consists of fifteen or twenty cows, and we always have them to come in when two years
old. "We think they make better milkers at that age ; and if they do not come in then
we let them go to the butcher.
Mr. Eyre : My opinion is, that if a heifer gives birth to her first calf when she is
two years old, that she will make a better milker than if she was older. Some hive
diflferent opinions to this, and think that they should grow larger. The maia ar;<ument
is this, if while the other organs are growing we neglect to develop the organs of
reproduction, they are crowded out by the life producing parts. Howevar, I think the
most of the people down in our part of the country let the heifer come in when two
years old, and they make much batter milkers. I know one gentleman wlio is a
successful stock breeder, and he says if you feed the animals well that at two years they
make a far better cow than at three years. I have seen the calves from these cows and
they are not small for their age. This is the extent of my experience,
Mr. Bass : Mr. President, I have never raised any calves from these two year old
heifers, but 1 think that superior milkers come in when three years old, and three years
afterwards I would let them run to beef,
Mr. Stewart : My experience was for the heifers to come in when two years old,
and I would milk them right on until a couple of months of coming in again. I think
they make better cows.
Mr, McCormack : Mr. President, do you think there is anything in a bull being
too old 1
Mr. YuiLL : I have not kept any, so I do not know,
Mr, Ballantyne : You have just got to deal with what you have got. If you have
a weak animal let it grow ; if it is a strong animal you can take and breed from it so )ner
than a weak one. Sometimes you get good calves from heifers at two years oiJ ; if the
bull is not too young or too old then you get good vigorous stock,
Mr. H, E. Eyre : When an animal is too old it becomes sterile, and they fail in
their reproduction.
Moved by H. Wade, seconded by W. M. Bass, " That the members of this
Association have heard with profound regret of the death of Geo. Morton of B dssevain,
Man,, formerly an intelligent breeder of Ayrshire cattle in Broikville and M )rton, and
who in his time did a great deal for the Ayrshire cause. He was also a large piize
winner, as well as a successful cheese maker, and for this latter vocition he used the
Ayrshire cattle in his herd. "We hereby express our sympithy to his family in their
great loss." Carried,
Mr, "Wade added : He will be remembered by you all. His genial face will not be
fieen amongst us again. I had the pleasure of being in his company last Ootober,
in Winnipeg. He was then looking hale and well. Since then he has passed over to the
majority.
Election of Officers.
The election of officers then took place, and resulted as follows :
President : Thos. Guy, Oshawa.
Vice-President /or Ontario : M. Ballantyne, St, Mary's.
Vice-President for Quebec : "W. 0. Edwards, North Nation Mills.
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Vice-President for Manitoba : Geo. Steele, Glenboro'.
Vice-President for N. W. T. : Claude H. Manners, Moosomin.
Vice-President for P. E. I. : 0. 0. Gardener, Charlottetown.
Directors : Joa. Yuill, Carleton Place ; H. E. Eyre, Harlem ; Jas. McCormack,
Rockton ; W. H. Stewart, jr., Menie ; W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains ; D. Nicol,
Oataraqui ; H. Caldwell, Orchardville.
Auditors: Wm. Bass, Newboro' ; Alf. Brown, Bethel.
Delegates to Industrial Exhibition : Jas. McCjrmi,ck and Tho^. Guy.
Delegates to London Exhibition : M. Ballantyne and A. Cains, Byron.
Delegates to Ottawa Exhibition : J. Yuill and C. Smith, Hintonburg.
Delegates to Farmer's Institutes : Jos. Yuill.
Delegates to World's Fair Committee : Thos. Guy and J. McCormack.
Judges : M, Ballantyne, St. Mary's ; Wm. Crawford, Brown's Corners ; J. M,
Joness, Bowman ville ; Campbell Smith, Hintonburg ; H. G. Clark, Brampton ; D. Nicol,
Oataraqui; A, Cains, Byron; J. McCormack, Rockton; Jos. Yuill, Carleton Place.
Moved by J, McCormack, seconded by A. W. Smith, that $50 of the funds of this
Association be voted to H. Wade for his efficient service to date. Carried. The meeting
then adjourned.
A meeting of the new directors was then held, at which it was moved by Jas.
McCormack, seconded by W. M. Smith, that the expenses of the president, Jos. Yuill„
amounting to $12.50, be paid. Carried.
DOMINION HEREFORD BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.
A meeting of the Dominion Hereford Breeders' Association was held in the Royal
Hotel, Guelph, on December 9th, 1891. The following members were present : Me.ssrs,
Alf. Stone, F. A. Fleming, Albin Rawlings, Geo. Brent, F. Green, Geo. Cairns, Alex.
Waldie and H. Wade.
Mr. Rawlings moved that in the absence of the President and Vice-President, Mr.
F, A. Fleming be chairman of this meeting. Carried.
In reply to a question by Mr. Rawlings, Mr. Wade, the Secretary stated that he had
now about 2,000 pedigrees entered ready for publication in the forthcoming herd book.
Election of Officers.
The election of officers was then proceeded with as follows :
President : F. A. Fleming, Weston and Toronto.
Vice-President for Ontario : Mr. Martin, Cayuga.
Vice-President for Quebec : Hon. M. H. Cochrane, Hillhurst.
Vice-Preddent for Manitoba : Sir D. A. Smith.
Secretary : H. Wade.
Directors : Messrs. A. Waldie, Alf. Stone, Joseph Cairns, Camlachie ; A. Riwling*
Forest ; Geo. Brent, Warwick ; H. D. Smith, Compton ; M. M. Boyd, Bobcaygeon ; Jas.
Cochrane, Hillhurst ; D. Jackson, Durham.
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Secretary's Report,
The report of the Secretary was then read as follows :
Toronto, December 8th 1891.
To the Officers and Members of the Hereford Breeders' Association.
Dkar Sirs, — As Secretary-Treasurer of this Association, 1 have not much to report,
as our business has not been very progressive. It has not been thought advisable to call
a meeting of the Executive during the last year, so our constitution has not been as yet
prepared, but the rules of entry have been determined upon as follows :
Objects of the Association,
(1) To preserve the purity of Hereford cattle, and to promote the general interests
of the importers and breeders of such animals.
(2) To collect, verify, preserve and publish the pedigrees of the said cattle, and other
useful information relating to them.
Condition of Membership.
(1) Any one interested in Hereford cattle can become a member.
(2) By paying an entrance fee of 13.00, and an occasional subscription of 13.00, as
occasion requires, or in other words, when the Association has entries enough to print a
second volume.
Privileges of Members.
(1) To have the first volume of Canadian Hereford Herd Book free, when published,
and to have special rates granted for registration, as mentioned below.
Recording Fees.
To members of the Association $0 50
Non-members 1 00
Certificates, each animal 0 25
Transfer fee 0 25
(3) The yearly or periodical fee of $3.00 shall be the income of the Dominion
Hereford Breeders' Association, and be used in paying for volumes of the Herd Book
for members, and for any other purpose that may be thought by the Executive Committee
to be to the advantage of the breed of Hereford cattle.
(4) The registration fees to be the property of the Agriculture and Arts Association
to go towards office work, and the printing of the volumes.
(5) We have now enough pedigrees to print a Hereford volume and should the mem-
bership list inorease to a sufficient size, the Agriculture and Arts Association would print
it at once.
Treasurer's Report.
The following members have paid their initiatory fees :
Hon. M. H. Cochrane, Hillhurst, Quebec $3 00
Jas. Cochrane, Hillhurst, Quebec 3 00
W. M. Vernon, Waterville, Quebec 3 00
Jos. Cairns, Camlachie, Ontario 3 00
Geo. Brent, Warwick West, Ontario 3 00
Sir Donald A. Smith, St. James S. Heights, Manitoba 3 00
Thos. Cannon, Aurora, Ontario 3 00
Total $21 00
H. Wade, Secretary-Treasurer.
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On motion, the report of the Secretary was adopted,
Mr. Eawlings proposed, seconded by Mr. Oaikns, that the President, the Secretary
and Mr. Gieen be a committee to arrange a system of prize lists for Hereford cattle.
Carried.
Mr. Stone moved a vote of thanks to the Secretary for the care and diligence with,
which he had discharged liis duties during the year. Carried.
It response, Mr. Wade assured the Association of his desire to promote in every way
he could the interests of the Association.
The President, Mr. F. A. Fleming, presented his annual address in the form of a,
paper upon the merits of Hereford cattle, as follows :
• Hereford Cattle.
Lack of time has prevented my preparing as full a paper as I should have wished on
this subject, and I have only been able to jot down a few notes which, however, may be of
interest to the members present as giving a description of the Hereford of a century ago,
and some of their earlier and more recent records at the fat stock shows.
Mr. Wm. Marshall, an eminent agriculturist and writer on rural affairs, in his Rural
JScnnomy of Gloucester in 1788, more than 100 years ago, gives the following description
of Herefords :
•' The Herdforshire breed of cattle taking it all in all, may without risk, I believe,
be deemed the first breed of cattle in this Island. In general appearance the Hereford-
shire cattle resemble very much those of Sussex, except in their superior size. Their
frame is altogether athletic, with limbs in most cases sufficiently clean for the purposes of
travelling. The form of many of them as beasts of draught is nearly complete. Besides
their superiority as beasts of draught, and their being eligible as dairy stock, the females
at least Jat kindly at an early age, the strongest proof of their excellency as fatting cattle."
In another section of the book Mr. Marshall gives a description of the qualities of a
Herefordshire ox intended for grazing in that country. " The general appearance is full
of health and vigor. The countenance pleasant, cheei ful, open ; the forehead broad ; the
eye full and lively ; the horns bright, tapering, and spreading ; the head small ; the chop
clean ; the neck long and tapering, the chest deep, the bosom broad and projecting for-
ward ; the chine full, the loin broad, the hips standing wide and level with the ppine, the
quarters long and wide (at the nache), the rump even with the general level of the back
not drooping or standing high and sharp above the quarters ; the tail slender, the barrel
round and roomy, the carcass throughout being deep and well spread, the thigh clean and
regularly tapering ; the legs upright and short ; the bone below the knee and hoof small,
the feet of middle size, the cod and twist round and full ; the flank large ; the flesh every-
where mellow, soft and yielding pleasantly to the touch, especially on the chine, shoulders,
and the ribs ; the hide mellow and middle thickness ; the coat neatly haired, bright and
silky ; its color a middle red, with a bald face, the last being characteristic of the true
Herefordshire breed." This then, is the picture of a typical Hereford as the breed existed
about 100 years ago.
Another authority, Mr. I. H. Campbell, Charlton, Kent, a contributor to the " Annals
of Agriculture " in 1790, in a paper treating on breeds of cattle and sheep, and speaking
of a certain ox of " the true Herefordshire breed" that had been exhibited says " That
the opinion of many who viewed this animal alive was tint they never saw so much beef
under a hide of the size, and upon so small a proportion of bone." He also stated that he
knew from experience and thorough trials^of various breeds of none that would become fat
on less food, few that would not require more food, and that most sorts would require
much more than the true Hereford race.
The earliest definite record of Herefords that may be considered reliable in regard to
prizes, is found in the -Smithfield Club reports. The society was formed in 1799. At the
first meeting Mr. Westcar took the first prize with a Hereford ox. This ox was seven
years old, 8 feet 11 inches long, 6 feet 7 inches high, 10 feet 4 inches girth, and sold for
100 guineas.
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At the same show Mr. John Ellman, aaother Hereford breeder, toDk the prize of
the best ox fattened with grass and hay only in the shortest time from the yoke.
From the formation of the society in 1799 to 1851 all breeds were shown in com-
petition, with the following results as to oxen and steers : The Herofords won 185 prizes-
Shorthorns, 82 prizes ; Devons, 44 prizes : Scotch, 43 prizes ; Sussex, 9 prizes ; Longhorns
4 prizes ; Cross breds, 8 prizes. The Hereforda winning within five as many as all the
other breeds. It has been the aim of Hereford breeders to breed with a view of pro-
ducing the best steer. The results as above, show they have been reasonably successfuL
A pure-bred steer won the sweepstakes of $500 for best carcass of any breed at the
Chicago Fat Stock Show in 1882.
Coming to more recent times the Hereford is still to the front, as will be seen by the
following extracts from the reprrt of the Chicago Fat Stock show given in the Breeders'
Gazette of November 26th, 1890, headed " A Great Day for Herefords."
" Besrinnin? with the three-year-old carcasses, four in number, Mr. Wm. S. Van Natta's tlereford
Bendicro was awarded the prize.
" In two-year-olds the carcass of t-he champion grade of the show, Mr. Elmendorf 's Charley was chosen.
" Ye:irliao;,s, as mnai, presented the most inviting appearance of the lot. Mr. Bunn was taken with
the excellent carcass of Mr. Eirl's Hereford Sultan, and named it for the prize ; although that of Makia
Bro'.hers' Spot was in every way its ei^uil. Indeed, some thought the latter quite entitled to the ribbon.
However, there was no such room for ciustic criticism here as in the two-year-olds. There was not a bad
oarcass in the yearlmg class, but Mr. E wrl's was probibly the richest.
"To Mr. Scautz, a Blojmington 111., butcher, was assigned the task of picking a grand sweepstakes
carcass from the three winners, viz., Bendigo, Charley and Sultan — all Herefords. The three-year-old was
too bisr and the yeiriing too little we suppose, and so the lucky Elmendorf two-year-old crept' in between.
" The ribbon for carcass showing greatest percentage of edible meat fell to the very meaty entry of Tom
Ponting ; the fourth victory of the day for the ' white faces'."
The good results achieved by the use of Hereford bulls on the ranches has frequently
been spoken of, and the following extract from the Canadian " Live Stock Journal " is
especially noteworthy, inasmuch as it records the opinions of a prominent cattle dealer
on the subject, given in the Canadian Gaz'ttte :
" The recent arrival at Liverpool of 500 head of ranch stock from the ranch owned by Hon. Senator
Cochrane, has excited considerable interest in British live stock circles, owing to the high finish and quality
of the cattle. In 1881 this ranch was stocked by the purchase of a large draft of well-bred grade Shorthorn
females, and on these were used choice Hereford bulls of high breeding, some of them being sired by the
famous Hereford bull Lord Wilton. The Canadian Gazette commenting on the draft, says: "The
shipment just landed shows conclusively the enormous benefit which has been conferred on the territories
by the introduction of such valuable bulls. The steers now arrived are of exceptionally fine quality ;
indeed it is admitted by American and other importers that the quality has never been equalled by the
cattle from any of the ooh^r ranches in the United States or Canada. This opinion is borne out by the fact of
their being immediately snapped up at the highest market pricas. The venture must have proved a pro-
fitable one, and we are informed that next year, and each succeeding year, the quality will improve further.
A. prominent dealer remarked to Mr. Cruett, of Messrs. Pntahard, Moore & Cruett, the cattle salesmen
that when these cattle left the range they must have been equal to the best Scots. This is a practical in-
stance of the importance that is attached t> quality in export cattle. If beeves of such a character made up
the greater portion of our export cattle, the beef industry, with all its annexments, would prove more pro-
fitable as we'l as progressive. It is unwise, it is folly, to seek to foster and build up an industry of any
nature with CJreat lA'itain without miking quality the first object to be obtained. Their markets demand
it, and they willingly pay for it. This incident also forcibly endorses the merits that friends have claimed
for the ' white faces ' as rustlers on the range."
The paper was discussed by Mr. Stone, Mr. Cairns and others, after which the Asso-
ciation adjourned.
REPORT OF THE JUDGES ON PRIZE FARMS, 1892.
To the Counril of the Agriculture an I Arts Association ;
Gentlemen, — Having been appointed judges of the eastern portion of (Group No,
6, comprising the counties of Dundas, Stormont, Russell and Glengarry, wo commenced
our duties on the 11th of July, at a time which fortunately for us dated the commence-
ment of a change from the long continued rains which prevailed in the early part of the
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season, and from which the crops in much of the low lying and undrained land had
sufFtred, especially in those districts where the soil is of a heavy character.
The entries this year in the above-named counties number 34, the particulars of
which are given below :
Name.
P. O. Address.
.Tames H. Merkley . . .
Henrv Bowen
Dr. Harkness
Ezra Becker
Matthew Carlyle
William Deeks
Andrew Timmons. . . .
K D. Fulton
Feter Mcintosh
D. O. McPhail
D. M. Ma pherson. . .
Kobert Hunter
Donald McNicol
John A. McDougal.
John R. Wightman.
Thnmas Ross
R. R. Sangrster
iBenjamin Clark
A. U. McBean
"William Mclntyre...
Peter McLean
Alexander Carr
Duncan MuKinnon . .
Victor Begg
Stewart Begg
Robert Waterson
W. C. Edwards & Co
Smith Bros
W. J. Fenton. . . ■
Benjamin Rothwell..
James Brown
Edward Whiteside..
Allan McDonell
William Gordon . . .
N. Williamsburg. . .
Dixon's Corners. . . .
Irena
Elma
Dunbar
N. Williamsburg. . .
Winchester
Chesterviile
Cass Bridge
Vernon
Bainsville
Lancaster
County.
Lot.
Dundas
Cash ion's Glen.
Lancaster.. . . . .
Newington . . .
South Finch. . .
Berwick
Avonmore
Moose Creek. . .
Glengarry ,
s part 2 & 3, eon.
eh 19, con. 4
w'i 19 & 20, con. 3.
10, con. 6
23, " 8
24. " 5 ..
12, " 6
14, " 5
3, " 2
Stormont .
Rockland.
Leitrim
Ottawa
South Gloucester . .
Metcalf
Ormond
Dalmeny
Russell .
14, 15 & 16, con. 12. . .
1.5, con. 1
37, " 4
part 34 & 35. con. 4 . .
" 24, con. 4
32&33, "4
29, con. 4
K & L, con. 2
8, 9, 10, 11&12, con. 5
part of K i& L, con. 1
18, con. 1
6,
25,
22,
21,
18, con. 5
19,
26,
21,
40,
36,
Township.
Matilda.
((
Williamsburg.
Winchestei»
Mountain.
Lancaster.
Charlottenburg
Finch.
Roxborou^
i(
Clarence.
((
GloucesteE,
<(
«i
Russell.
We met at Morrisburg, in the county of Dundas, on the morning of July 12th,
■where we procured a conveyance, our destination being the farm owned and occupied by
Dr. Harkness. The Orangep>en of the town and surrounding district were having a gala
day, and almost the whole countryside had turned out to witness the sight.
Dr. Harkness' Farm, Township of Matilda, Dundas.
Driving along the shores of the St. Lawrence for seven miles to the village of Iroquois,
we here left the river and took the gravel road, driving for five miles through a some-
what badly farmed district until we reached the above mentioned farm. It comprises 294
acres. less six acres off the south-east corner, and is made up of the original farm owned
by the doctor and land purchased at different times during the past five years. The soil
is principally a sandy loam, with some gravel over a slight ridge on the northern part.
The southHi n half of the farm is quite flat, but not low, as the water runs off in all direc-
tions. With the exception of the garden no underdraining has been done, but the work of
surface draining has been pretty eflectually carried out. The general appearance of this
property is much enhanced through the good taste displayed in protecting the fine second
growth timber which is dotted over the farm— trees of the good, hardy varieties, oak, elm
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and maple. The wood land consists in all of about 28 acres, situated on different parts
of the property. Considerable planting has also been done, the young trees for this pur-
pose, as well as fruit and ornamental, are all grown on the farm. While speaking of
planting we might mention that on the south and west sides of the orchard containing
€ight acres, is a quadruple row of trees, comprising maples, walnut and butternut, and a
double row of Canada balsam, spruce ami Norway spruce on the north side. These are
found to answer a good purpose, as wind-breaks both in summer when the deciduous trees
protect from the severe south and west winds which frequently blow off so much fruit
prematurely and break down laden trees ; and in the winter when the evergreens protect
from the cold winds. We thought that this sj^stem of planting wind-breaks as carried
out by Dr. Harkness was what might be followed with profit and advantage by fruit
growers generally. This farm is run mainly as a dairy farm. This season forty cows are
milked. These are grade Ayrshires of a very good stamp, a pure bred Ayrshire bull
being used for crossing. A large number of calves are raised. Something is also done in
breeding horses, and quite a number of hogs are raised and fattened. This latter is made
quite profitable on account of the large quantity of milk, the business of the dairy being
to make butter at home. The butter is marketed principally in Montreal, with occasional
orders coming from Ottawa and other points. Nearly everything grown on the farm
goes to proiluce batter and meat. From 20 to 25 acres of corn are grown and put into
the silo either alone or in alternate layers with a second crop of clover. The lat.;er we
were told makes excellent feed. A few juangels and turnips are grown. These are fed
to the sheep, a small fleck of 20 or 30 Leicesters being kept.
Of the cultivated land comprising about 265 acres, one-third is plowed, one-third
meadow and one-third pisture. The pasture, while being mainly depended on for sum-
mer feed is always supplemented with soiling crops of clover, oats and corn whenever it
becomes at all bare and scanty or less nutritious in drouths of .summer and fall months.
The grain grown is chiefly oats, barley, peas and corn which, as already stated, is all fed
to the stock. A very strong feature is the splendid management of the garden and
orchard. The principal orchard has been planted about twenty years. The trees were
grown from seed and grafted by Dr. Harkness. Besides this orchard there are some
smaller ones on the different properties annexed to the farm of late years. These, how-
ever, are not of much value. The garden contains 1 J acres. In it are to be found grapes
growing of all the standard varieties that will ripen in that climate, as well as a lar^e
variety of small fruits. The fences may be classed as fair. The barn buildings are old,
and are now Vjeing partly reconstructed, and for this reason do not show to advantage.
The dwelling house is a substantial, comfortable-looking farm home. Dr. Harkness is a
most intelligent farmer — one who can give a good reason for all he does. He owns a good
farm, and the system of farming that he is following is well adapted to local conditions,
but as a competitor in a prize contest he is placed at a disadvantage on account of the
late additions made to his farm and the buildings on the old homestead being a long way
behind those of more modern construction in the matter of appearance, convenience and
arrangement for economizing labor.
A mile and a half further north and adjoining the little hamlet of Dixon's Corners is
situated the farm of
Mr. Henry Bowen, Township op Matilda, Dundas.
This farm, like the one we had left, is almost of a uniform level. The soil is a clay
loam wich a fairly porous subsoil. No underdraining so far has been done, owing to the
ditiiculty in obtaining an outlet. This, however, is now overcome, the property owners
in the township who were interested having dug an immense diich at a cost of .$11,000.
An attractive feature is a large and finely constructed barn, well painted and very con-
venient in arrangement. A stone basement is under the whole building, a part of which
is used as stubles, the other part being a manure house, into which the manure drops
from the stables above. While there are some objections to this .style of building, there
are also good features about it, particularly in the m itter of saving labor and in prevent-
ing waste of manure from exposure. The weak points which appeared to us were, that
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having the manure kept under and alongside of the stock would cause at all times a
Btrong smell in the buildings ; and further, that it is a somewhat costly way of making a
manure-house to use the whole or nearly the whole basement of a barn for that purpose.
In some respects the inside arrangements of the buildings are much better than what are
to be found in many of the first-class homesteads, particularly in the matter of watering
the stock. The fences, like those on most of the farms in the section, where we had
driven, were not quite up to the mark. Regarding the field management, not very much
could be said. It was fair, but there was nothing to take it out of the run of ordinarily
well tilled farms.
On leaving Mr. Bowen's we drove to the farm of
Mr. James H. Merkley, Township op Matilda, Dundas.
Bronze Medal.
In this case we were somewhat unfortunate in not finding the proprietor at home.
Like most of the people within a considerable radius of Morrisburg he had gone in to
attend the gathering in that town, and under the circumstances we had to do the best we
could without him. We found this to be evidently a very well managed farm. The growing
crops were smooth, level and bulky. The fields, while not being quite clear from thistles
and mustard, weie sufficiently so to warrant us in sjieaking of it as a clean and well
tilled farm. The fences, comparing them with what we saw in a (hirty mile drive, were
well built and substantial. The buildings roomy, useful, and fitted up in a way well
suited for the ssstem of farming carried on by Mr. Merkley. The farm comprises 132
acres, and the crops this year comprise : Fall wheat, 6 acres; mixed grains, oats, peas and
barley, 25 acres ; 40 acres raea<low, and 30 acres in pasture, The hoed crops, including
corn, potatoes, mangels and carrots, 12 acres. The orchard covers 16 acres, on which are
2,000 trees. From this orchard was sold last year 2,000 bushels of apples. These were
carefully selected, the balance being dried by the evaporator process, and put on the
market in that shape. Fifteen cows are usually ke|)t, the milk being sent to the cheese
factory. A large number of horses are handled on this farm, and among the lot are
Bome very good ones. T hey include an imported Shire s*;allion and mare, and two Shire
colts, with a number of Shire grades and also two roadster stallions. Altogether twenty-
Beven horses were on the farm at the time we were there. Mr. Merkley follows out a some-
what diff"erent system of applying manure to what is ordinarily followed. About one-half
of all that is made is used on the hoed crops, the balance being applied as a top dressing
on the meadows and pastures. This is what we would term a very good all round farm,
as regards its general management, and while the profits are drawn from a number of
sources — dairying, fruit growing, horse raising and sugar-making, (for 800 trees are tapped)
— nothing seems to be neglected.
Mr. Wm. Deek's Farm. Township of Williamsburg, Dundas.
On reaching this gentleman's farm we found him holding the fort all alone, hi»
entire family having gone into town to join the crowd.
Mr. Deeks is a 6ne typical representative of the best class of the Canadian farmer —
genial, shrewd and intelligent. The farm contains 200 acres, divided by the public road.
It is nicely situated, being an easy distance from Morrisburg, and within a mile of North
vVillinmsburg, a village containing churches, schools and business establishments. At
eiihei ^nd the property is bounded by the highway. The water supply is exceptionally
good, a never-failing stream entering the farm from the adjoining property, then running
almost parallel with the road, crossing it within a few rods of the east line, giving in thia
way an unlimited supply of water for the stock at all times on each separate 100 acres.
On the north end of the farm, and reached by a well made private road, is about 20
acres of hardwood bush, the timber comprising maple, beech, bass wood, rock elm and
hickory. This bush land is well attended to and nicely cleared up, all fallen, dead or
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decaying timber being used for fuel for the house and sugar camp, and as a result the
young trees are fresh and healthy, showing a vigorous growth. 500 trees are tapped
annually, giving not only a full supply for home use, but the sale of the surplus adding
to a considerable extent to the general profits of the farm. No stock is allowed to run
in the bush, Mr. Decks finding it more profitable to preserve the timber from destruction
than it would be to let the cattle eke out an existence by eating ofi every green leaf that
came within their reach, and destroying much of the young growth by treading the
roots. At the south end of the farm there is about the same acreage of woodland ; this
is mostly soft wood, elm, ash and soft maple.
A specialty on this farm is dairying. Uusually from twenty to twenty-five cows are
kept, the number this season being 23. These are a cross between the Durham and
Ayrshire. Four or five calves are raised yearly, and all poor milkers and aged cows are
culled ont, their place being taken by the most promising of the heifers raised. Mr,
Deeks likes to have his cows come in from the 1st of March forward. Before and after
the cheese factory season the milk is used for making butter at home. This is sent to
the Montreal market. A small flock of sheep, a cross between Leicester and Shropshire
is kept. $3 per head, we were told, was about the price realized for the surplus stock
sold in the fall. It seemed to us that where such a small fiock was kept that there would
have been more money made if pure breds of some of the desirable sorts were to take
their place. It certainly would not be a very difficult matter to obtain twice the sum per
head now realized from the surplus of a small flock well managed. Quite a business is
done in raising pigs (Berkshire being the favorite), three or four breeding sows being
wintered over. A few nice colts were to be seen running in the pastures.
The system of cropping and field management is to summer fallow once about every
nine years, or we might say a nine years' rotation. The first crop after breaking up sod is
corn or peas, followed with wheat or barley; then mixed grain, barley, peas and oats; the
fourth year oats, then summer-fallow for wheat seeded down ; cut two crops of hay and
pasture. This rotation has been followed for the last thirty years. Whatever may be
said for or against this particular sjstem of cropping there is one thing certain, that on
this farm it appeared to have answered v. ry well. The crops were good, and the land
was in good heart and clean. The fences and buildings were fair. The snug little
dwelling-house, with its pretty little lawn and well kept garden, enclosed with neat and
nicely painted fences, had a cosy comfortable look.
Mr. Ezra Becker's Farm, Township of Williamsburg, Dundas.
Bronze Medal.
Leaving the town in the morning we went by way of North Williamsburg, Bouck's
Hill and the village of Elma. After leaving North Williamsburg, which lies back six
miles from the river, we passed through a fairly good and pretty well farmed section
until we reached the farm we had come to inspect. A noticeable feature in this part of
the country is, that the general average of the homesteads mark pretty high, and the
farms had that look about them that would lead us to suppose that, even in these times of
depression, the owners were making farming pay. As we came near Mr. Becker's we
were struck with the large and showy looking farm buildings, which led us to think that
if the management of the farm was in keeping with the fine looking homestead we
■would have a farm to inspect that would would be well worth bringing farm judges a con-
siderable distance to look at. And as we reached the boundary line and drove along the
front we fully realized that it was not one of those cases where " distance lends enchant-
ment to the view," but here we saw well tilled fields, strongly built fences and long lines
of fine looking, well grown shade trees. And as we came nearer the buildings we found
that first impressions were more than borne out, for here was a large and capacious barn
with basement, used as stables, under the whole building, and with all other necessary
buildings so arranged as to ensure suitability for the purposes required, economy of labor
as a leading consideration being kept prominently to the front. Every building comprising
the set w^s well painted, giving them a finished look.
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The water supply for the yards and stables is from a well within the building, the
water being pumped into a large tank by windmill power. From this tank, by a system of
piping, it is distributed to the different stables, and wherever else it is required. This
homestead can be classed amongst the very best we have seen in Ontario. The con-
venience and suitability is not the result of employing anyone else to get up the plans,
but from Mr. Becker carefully studying out what was best suited for his own particular
requirements. One could not be long in this gentleman's company without coming to
the conclusion that he was a man who did his own thinking, The dwelling-house is a
very pretty story-and-a-half stone building, built of the blue stone much used here, and
which we would suppose is obtained in the locality. This house, like the other build-
ings, is perfect in its way; nothing extravagant in its construction, yet admirably adapted
for a farm house and pleasing to the eye. The same may be said of the surroundings, which
were well kept ; yet no expenditure entailed but what is within the easy reach of almost
every farmer, and when carried out has so much to do in moulding the tastes of the young
people growing up on the farm, as well as making home life more enjoyable. A great
deal of work has been judiciously done in the way of planting shade and ornamental trees
and timber, which will in the course of a few years have no inconsiderable money value.
The variety was chiefly California maple. The wise idea of planting comparatively
worthless spots on the farm has been here carried out. On our way back to the rear of
the property we came to a gravelly ridge covered with a lot of healthy young trees, which
in a few years will have a money value which could not have been obtained from this
ground in any other way, and again at the extreme back part of the farm we had an oppor-
tunity of seeing what good management in this direction will do. Some years ago a
cyclone destroyed a portion of the bush. This was replanted, the stock kept out, and in
a few years this will be a valuable part of the farm. The whole management of the
woodland is exceedingly gooi. The sugar-bush and its appointments is perfect in its way.
It may be thought by some readers that we dwell too much on this branch of farm
management If so, the answer we have to give is this, that on a great many farms the
management is as bad as bad can be, and it may be that drawing particular attention to
it may be the means of inducing readers of this report, who fail in this respect, to mend
their ways. If such does follow no little good will have been done by these farm
competitions.
The field management of Mr. Becker might be said to be fairly gooJ, and the farm
we found to be pretty free from thistles and weeds. A great deal of underdraining has
been done with most satisfactory results. Not much could be said about the stock man-
agement, for the reason that Mr. Becker has concluded to go out of the breeding and
keeping cattle, and intends to confine his stuck raising business entirely to sheep. With
this end in view he bought up last fall a large flock of ewes, of no particular breeding, on
which he used Shropshire rams. While no doubt the gentleman has well considered the
matter before making such a radical chauge, we are strongly inclined to think that he
has made a decided mistake. Generally speaking it is not a wise thing
to put " all your eggs in one basket." We think it a mistake to conflne opera-
tions entirely to one line, unless for some special reason, and in Mr. Becker's case we do
not think that spfcial reason exists. On the contrary, we think both the nature of the
soil and the adaptation of the buildings constitute it a farm where the handling of
cattle, to a certain extent, could be carried on with greater profit than in confining opera-
tions entirely to the breeding and feeding of sheep. However, alter making full allow-
ance for the exceptions taken, we consider Mr. Becker in many respects a model farmer,
and if we could have sati.'-fied ourselves that his departure, to which we have taken ex-
ception, was in the direction of being best suited to local conditions we would have placed
him higher than we have done.
On our way to the next farm we had again to pass through the little village of
Elma. This pretty little place with its fine looking church and its exceptionally neat
and trim school-house, reminded us of what we have often observed before, that is, that
in those sections where a good deal of attention is paid to architectural beauty in the
country churches and school-houses, the community living around generally carry
out the same ideas of good taste in their own surroundings.
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The farm we were going to see is owned by Mr. Matthew Carlyle. Reaching his
place in a pouring rain we had the satisfaction to find that we had come a considerable
distance to see a farm, the owner of which did not intend to be a competitor. However,
we did not regret very much the extra drive we bad on this account, for on this farm is
one of the largest, if not the largest creamery in Ontario, and as there is a good deal of
difference of opinion as regards the comparative profits derived from cheese factories and
creameries it was to us quite interesting to have a talk over these matters. We will give
some figures from this particular creamery and those interested in these matters can
draw their own deductions. Taking the year 1891, the season began April 16th and
the factory was closed Nov. 28th. The whole quantity of milk delivered was 1,746,361
lb. The amount of butter made, 70,696 lb. ; average amount of milk required to make
a pound of butter, 24.07 lb. There were made during the season eight sales, the average
price sold for being 21.72 cts., leaving the net value of the milk per 100 lb at 75.81
cts. The total sum realized for the season's make was 815,359.27. Then taking this
season from May 20th to July 1st, the whole amount of milk delivered was 544,569 lb. ;
batter made, 21,308 lb, ; quantity of milk required to make 1 lb. of butter, 25 J lb. ; net
value per 100 lb. of milk, 66| cts. ; price sold for per pound, 20 cents. By the time we had
got through having a talk on butter-making, the rain had almost ceased, and we took the
road again splashing through mud to
Mr. Peter McIntosh's Farm, Township of Winchester, Dundas.
Here we found haying had just begun in earnest, as cutting, raking and drawing-in
were all going on at the same time. A walk across the fields to where Mr. Mcintosh
was busy at work gave us an opportunity of seeing enough to satisfy ourselves that this was
a splendid farm. It comprises 200 acres which is divided by the public road and is
bounded on the north side by the Nation river, a large and deep stream, so deep that the
stock feeding in those fields lying alongside never attempt to cross. This saves a
boundary fence, and gives at all times a good water feupply. We do not think that we
ever saw, not even in the rich valley of the Thames, in the County of Kent, or in the
deep alluvial soil of Essex, richer or more productive land. It would seem to be prac-
tically inexhaustible for many years to come. It is a rich clay loam of great depth
entirely free from stones, very easily worked, and giving no trouble from baking or
becoming hard. We thought that a man who could not make money on a farm like that
would not count for much. The crops, which were mainly hay, spring wheat and oats
were immensely heavy, and if there had been a prize awarded for the heaviest crops, Mr.
Mcintosh would have been an easy first against all competitors so far as our work had
gone. But fully realizing as we did that the very essence of this annual competition is
farm management and not richness of soil or natural advantages, we felt that in this
re.spect there was a great deal to be done before it could mark very high in a prize farm
contest. There was a decided weakness as regards fences — no such thing as a private
road or convenience in any way in reaching the fields in the back part of the farm except
to drive through other fields. The buildings were not by any means what might have
been expected on such a good farm, and it struck us that a little more attention paid to
general .surroundings would have done much towards improving the appearance of what
is really a splendid farm. Dairying is carried on somewhat extensively — the milk of a
large herd of cows being sent to the cheese factory. A strong feature of the stock man-
agement is the breeding and raising of fine horses. These include Percherons and cross
breeds, and amongst those on hand were some of great individual merit. At the Provin-
cial Exhibition held in Montreal in 1891, Mr. Mcintosh was a successful exhibitor in
these classes.
Taking our leave of Mr, Mcintosh we hurried on our way to the farm of
Mr. 11. D. Fulton, Township of Winchester, Dundas.
Here we found the proprietor busy helping to milk his herd of 30 cows — not so busy,
however, but that he could take time to go with your judges while carefully inspecting
his farm. The total area is 185 acres. The soil is of a mixed character, nearly one-
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half being gravel, the balance largely clay and about 20 acres of sandy loam. The acreage
of the different crops this year was : meadow 46 acres, 12 acres in wheat, 32 in oats, 6 in
corn and potatoes, 60 acres of cultivated land in pasture, and about 23 rough and partially
cleared, and 6 acres are taken up with orchard, garden, maple grove, buildings and yards.
This farm has for its boundary the public road on the north and south ends. There is a
well-made private road running through the centre with a row of fields on either side and
opening into the last fields on the rear of the farm. iSome injury is done by the railroad
crossing the farm about midway between the two concessions, not only causing inconveni-
ence through having to cross the track and open gates every time the back part has to be
reached, but on account of the railway company owning a large gravel pit here it gives
it a somewhat broken look. The real injury done in this way is not nearly as great as it
otherwise would be for the reason that a large part of the land beyond the railw:ay track
is used for pasture, and on this portion is a never- failing spring, the money value of which,
under the circumstances, can hardly be estimated. After makiug full allowance for its
being in a measure broken by the railway crossing it is a fine farm and we may add
well farmed. The buildings are fairly good and useful. The crops were strong and no
doubt at harvest time would be found to be very bulky. The fields were free from weeds,
and cultivation was well attended to. As already said 30 cows are milked — the milk
during the factory season being made into cheese. Last year the cows netted $30.50 per
head from the milk sent to the factory. This year so far, up to the time of our visit, the
returns had been considerably more than last year at the same date. Besides what is
sent to the factory about $150 a year is realized for butter, and about $200 worth of pork
is sold (of which sum Mr. Fulton credits $125 to the cows), and $40 is credited for
calves raised. In this way, calculating the milk production this year on last year's basis
$1,140 would be realized from the cows, or $38 per cow. For the work of the farm
two teams and a driver are kept. When it is considered that such a large proportion is
in grass it will be seen that this is ample for cultivating thoroughly the land under the
plow. Mr. Fulton is a live, energetic money-making farmer, and while there is no depart-
ment of the farm management which is exceptionally strong, on the other hand there is
not much to be found fault with anywhere. He belongs to that class of farmers who are
sure to succeed anywhere if they have only a reasonably fair chance. As we closed up
our note book at Mr. Fulton's a glance at the sun warned us that if any more work was
to be done before finishing up for the day no time must be lost in getting on the road.
Fortunately the next farm on the list was at a distance of only a few miles. The horses
were fresh after a good rest, our driver puc on a spurt and in a short time we were at the
next farm.
Mr. Andrew Timmons' Farm, Township of Winchester, Dundas.
ailver Medal.
Mr. Andrew Timmons farms altogether somewhere about 400 acres — one of the
farms being situated in the adjoining township of Mountain. The one entered comprises
100 acres, 15 acres being in bush ; this woodland is at the rear of the lot. The farm is
divided into two rows of fields, which open on to the private road. The whole farm is
well fenced with strong and well-built fences, and with good gates wherever required.
While speaking of fences we might mention that from the buildings, which stand a con-
siderable distance from the public road, is a wide avenue with a row of maple trees on
either side planted at such a distance apart as makes them suitable for putting on wire to
be used as a fence, and an admirable fence it makes. This is the second time we have
seen such a fence made on a large scale, and it appears to us surprising that the plan is
not more generally followed. We cannot conceive any plan better, or even so good where
wire fences are going to be used along the sides of roads, or on any other part of the farm
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where there may be no objection to planting shade trees, than to use these trees in the
place of posts to fasten the wires on. There are many reasons which could be given showing
the advantage of this way of putting up a wire fence, and if there is no objection to
having the trees then there cannot be any reason whatever given why they should not be
utilized in this way. In this particular case, irrespective of utility, the avenue itself
with its beautiful rows of trees was very attractive and added in no small degree to the
general appearance of a well-kept and trim looking farm home. The crops we found to
be uniformly good, and there was a pleasing absence of thistles and weeds. As regards
rotation and the variety of crops grown on this particular farm entered, they require to
he considered in connection with the whole land occupied, a considerable portion of
which is low-lying and is best adapted for grass. Considering it in that way, we think
Mt". Timmons is farming his land on sound principles and making the very best that can
be made of it. It is just such a farm with its varied soil and obstacles to be overcome
where any but a man of sound judgment and a first-class farmer would be almost sure to
fail. Owing partly to a good deal of the land on the outlying parts of the farm, as already
«aid, being better adapted for producing grass than grain, dairying has been found to be
the most profitable line of stock farming to follow, and it is gone into somewhat exten-
sively, a good many cows being kept. The milk is sent to the cheese factory. Not a
great many sheep are kept, the low land being unsuitable for that class of stock, but what
were on hand had been carefully bred and were a very nice lot.
In one department of farm management the owner of this farm marks very high,
that is in the scrupulous care exercised in preventing in every possible way under his
•control the loss of barnyard manure. It is partly kept under cover and partly in the
yards, but whether under cover or in the open yards the closest attention is paid to seeing
that there shall be as little waste as possible. On this farm there is no leaching from the
water pouring oS the roofs in wet weather and then finding its way through the manure
yards carrying away at the same time the most valuable ingredients of plant food. All
the buildings are provided with eaveti'oughs. The stable yards are as clean and trim as
•care can keep them. The manure heap with its straight and well built up sides is con-
stantly being added to by all waste animal and vegetable matter. We have never seen
this more carefully attended to. Very different we have found it on many a farm we
have been called on to inspect, and many a strong expression has been with difficulty
suppressed when perhaps carefully balancing ourselves in trying to get safely from one
building to another we would miscalculate the firmness of our footing and find ourselves
suddenly in a place where there appeared to be anything but firm footing. In conclusion
we would say that with the exception of the last-named strong point, which, however, in
itself counts for a good deal, Mr. Timmons is not especially strong in any one line, yet he
is well up everywhere. Sound principles characterize his farming in every department.
Leakages are reduced to a minimum and close attention is exercised in every matter of
detail.
Having accepted the kind invitation extended to us to stay over night, we were up
early the following morning taking a last look at the farm the more fully to fix the impres-
sions formed in our minds ; for we may here say that one of the difficulties in farm judging
is, that not having the farms lying side by side it requires a strong effort to be put forth
to fix in the mind the strong and weak points of those that have to be compared when
perhaps a hundred miles apart, and when in the meantime it may be twenty or thirty other
farms have been seen. It is all very well to take very full notes, and this has always
been done even when half the night sometimes has been taken to do it. But when it
<;omes down, as it not infrequently does, to a pretty fine thing, it requires something more
than mere notes to fall back upon ; for it must be borne in mind that no farm can be set
down as taking the foremost place until every farm that has been entered in the group
has been seen.
A seven-mile drive in the cool of the morning brought us to what turned out to be the
^old medal farm of the group.
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Mr. Alexander Carr's Farm (Goldfield), Township op Finch, Stormont.
Gold Medal.
On the way we crossed what is known as the iron bridge spanning the Nation
river, and for a considerable distance our road skirted this stream. The drive was very
enjoyable, for the weather was fine, the road was good, and while there was nothing very
strik'ng about the scenery we were passing through, yet the winding river with the dry
banks down to the waters' edge was pleasing to the eye.
Goldfleld was the name of the farm we had come to see, and as we drove along the
north end and by the cheese factory situated on the north-east corner, we were not par-
ticularly struck with what we saw ; but as we drove slowly up the east side of th'j farm
for three-quarters of a mile we observed everything in such uniformly good shape that
we began to realize that it was going to be a pretty hard farm to beat, and by the time
we had got through with our inspection we had come to the conclusion that if our special
business had been to find fault it would not have been a very easy matter to know
what to begin on. There is in all 107 acres, of which 100 acres are under cultivation,
the balance being bush. Four acres of this woodland is situated on the south-west cor-
ner, and the other three acres is a maple grove lying juwt north of the farm buildings
with a calf pasture of an acre and a half between. We couUl hai'dly fancy a better
arrangement for the young stock— a pasture with a fine and thick bottom of grass, pro-
tected on the north from the cold winds, and on the opposite side opening directly inta
the yards and stables. The soil is a strong clay loam, free from stones or any other
obstructions to cultivation. A marked feature is the uniform cleanness of tjie land.
The question on this farm appears to be not how to get rid of thistles and weeds, but
rather not to let them get there at all. This is what may be termed a clean farm,
even when compared with other farms which stand high in this respect. Another strong
point is the attention which has been paid to. ditching and draining. This being, com-
paratively speaking, a level farm, and originally a wet one, much work had to be don.*
with the view of getting rid of surplus moisture. Ditches have been dug and drain*
made to an extent which now enables Mr. Oarr to carry on spring cultivation and seed-
ing much earlier than on many of those farms which naturally are drier, but which have*
had less done on them in the way of artificial drainage. The fields have ditches on ead*
side which discharge into a creek on the arljoining farm, and where underdrains wer.^^
required they have been put down. The division of the farm into fields has been well
carried out. The fields are of a size of from ten to twelve acres — varying a little ia
size on account of the situation of the wood plots, paddocks and yards. The convenience
in the matter of reaching the fields by private road could not be improved on. The farm
is exceptionally well fenced, mainly with straight cedar log, the balance being post and
wire with a strong pole on the top There are 220 rods of this sort of fence. The
crops this season were made up of 5 acres of wheat, 22 acres of oats, 3 acres of peas, 6.
acres of corn, 2 acres of potatoes, 32 acres of meadow and 30 acres of pasture. These
crops, with the exception of the peas and potatoes which had been somewhat injured with
the excessive rain which had continued up to within about a week before the time we were
there, were very heavy, with that fine, even smooth look which indicates among other
things high class field management. Speaking of tillage, Mr. Carr is no exception to
every really first-class farmer that we have ever met in regard to their practice of culti
vating the land. That is, put plenty of work upon it — till it thorou«^hly. There are
many difierent ways of going to work owing to the peculiarity of soil or the nature of
the iarming carried on, but the best class of farmers all reach the same end and prettj
much in the same way. The system of managing manure is to keep it well piled up at
all times as it is wheeled from the stables, being careful in mixing the manure made
from the difierent classes of stock, and not allowing any to be left lying around to waste.
Absorbents are freely used to prevent any waste of liquid. The practice of applying is
to put it on the land mainly in the spring — generally a large part of it on fields that
have been pastured. It is plowed under and the land is thoroughly cultivated at inter-
vals of from eight to ten days, and planted to corn about the 15th to the 20th of May.
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The followinf; year this land is sown to wheat or barley and seeded down. The cattle
are chiefly dairy cows. The herd usually numbers about 18 or 20 cows and 15 head of
young stock. The best and most promising of the heifers are kept to replace the older
cows, and any that may have proved to be poor milkers. Mr. Carr, like every success-
ful dairyman, fully realizes that if it pays to keep cows at all it pays best to keep good
ones. The milk is sent to the factory from the 1st of May until the middle of October,
For the remainder of the milking season it is made into butter at home. Last year $30
per cow was obtained for the milk sent to the factory and $158 for butter made. Add
to this what was consumed at home and the value of the calves raised, and it will be-
seen to be a pretty good showing.
The system of feeding is to depend a good deal on ensilage and hay, with a grain
ration according to the object for which the animals are being fed. Mr. Carr places a
high value on ensilage, especially as a food for dairy stock. We might say in this
connection that we have never met a farmer in all this dairy section who has given the
use of ensilage a fair trial but who is highly satisfied with the results, and unques-
tionably it is going to be an important factor in making winter dairying a success. The
stables and yards have their water supply from a well — the water being pumped by
wind power. At the opposite end of the farm the stock in the fields are supplied from
another well conveniently situated. The buildings, including dwelling house, are com-
paratively new. In planning their construction nothing has been overlooked that would
tend to make them a first-class set of farm buildings. They are ail that could be
required for a farm of that size, and are admirably suited for the nature of the farming:
that is followed ; and at the same time there has been no extravagant expenditure.
We next made our way to the farm of
Mr. Peter McLean, Township of Finch, Stormont,
On arriving at Mr. McLean's farm we found it to be a pretty good one bearing"
heavy crops. There was, however, nothing special either in its management or other--
wise, beyond the ordinary class of farms through that section of the country.
Mr. Wm. McIntyre's Farm, Township of Finch, Stormont.
On our way to Mr. McIntyre's we had to pass through the village of South Finch^
and in doing so we called on Mr. D. P. McKinnon. This gentleman for a number of
years represented this Division on the Board of Agriculture and Arts. Mr. McKinnon
and his good wife very quickly made us change our programme. The team which we
had been using for the past three days was no longer required, our driver was paid, and
we were taken in hand and hospitably entertained. Mr. McKinnon's horses and rig
were placed at our disposal, and we started off fully realizing how good a thing it is to
occasionally meet kind friends when away from home. It is these sorts of pleasant little
changes which tend to relieve the monotony of two or three weeks, farm judging, and
causes us to think that after all we have not done a very foolish thing in leaving our
own farms to carry out the work entrusted to us.
Mr. Mclntyre farms 200 acres, of which a considerable portion is in wood. We
were a little unfortunate in not finding him at home. Part of the property lies rather
low, and had suflfered more than the higher lands from excessive moisture. A large
part of the higher land is very stony, being literally covered with large boulders. This
part of the farm will require a great deal of labor to be expended upon it before it
can be used for anything but pasture. The fences we found to be strong and well built^
and along either side of the private road which ran back the whole length of the cleared
part of the farm they were so perfectly straight that not the slightest deviation could be
noticed. Where the private road terminates is at the point where it strikes the wood-
land. Here is a magnificent sugar bush in which 1,100 trees are tapped. Very little is
done in making sugar, it being much more urofitable to sell the product as syrup. This
is shipped and sold at Ottawa. Mr. Mclntyre not being at home we were unable to get-
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the figures of the actual sales, but of a certainty the amount must be large. A pretty
-close approximate estimate can be made by taking the same basis as that of a sugar
bush on a farm visited the day before where 500 trees were tapped. In 1891 the returns
from this bush were 1,000 lb. of sugar and 110 gallons of syrup. Like every other
department of the farm the success in sugar making will just be in proportion to the
attention which is paid to every matter of detail. In this particular bush everything
was perfect as regards equipment — sledge roads in every direction being made for the
convenience of gathering sap. The camp in its interior arrangements was fitted up
with everything that was required — evaporators, tanks, pumps, etc. Attached to the
building in which the evaporating is done is a good sized wood&hed, in which at the
time of our visit was already stored a full supply of wood for next year's boiling. For
this purpose the wood land is cleaned of much timber which is of no commercial value
and is left in better shape from being cleaned off. We have been in a great many
sugar bushes in the.«e eastern counties when carrying out this same work in this and former
years, but seldom have we seen one in such perfect shape in every way as Mr. Mclntyre's.
In other respects there was nothing about the management of this farm taking it out of the
ordinary run of fairly well managed farms, or calling for special remark. Going back to the
village we bade good-bye to our kind friends, taking the evening train for Avonmore. On
reaching the village we went straight to the Avonmore hotel, carrying with us a letter of
introduction from Mr. McKinnon, which we soon found secured for us the best accommoda-
tion the house could afford.
Mr. Victor Begg's Farm, Township of Roxborough, Stormont.
On enquiring of our host we found that the farm we were going to see was situated
six miles north-east from Avonmore. The conditions were all favorable for starting
out on our work in this part of the county. The morning was clear and bright. We
had had good quarters at the hotel, and the road for part of the way under a canopy
of trees almost meeting overhead was charming. We started out in good spirits — yet
so easily are we affected by the conditions under which we are placed for the time being
that the same evening of this very pleasant and enjoyable day two strangers might have
been seen on the street at Apple Hill lamenting their hard lot, and these were your two
farm judges.
The farm comprises 100 acres with a narrow frontage to the road and a mile and a
quarter deep, and 75 acres are under cultivation, the balance being in wood. Besides the
one entered Mr. Begg has another farm of 100 acres, and has also 60 acres rented along
side of the competing farm. The soil, although varying considerably, may be described
in a general way as clay with a clay subsoil. It is managed largely as a dairy farm,
twenty-eight cows being milked this summer. The milk is sent to the cheese factory, and
the average from the factory has been about $30 per cow.
The improvements on this farm represent a large expenditure of money or its equiva-
lent-in labor. It is simply what may be termed a made farm. Even the farm road lead-
ing to the fields had to have a very great deal of work expended upon it before it could
be made passable or used as u road at all. It had to be deeply ditched at the sides and
thrown up high in the centre. For a long distance on one side a drain more than three
feet deep has been dug and filled to the surface with stone. In forming the road-bed,
besides the ditching and turnpiking, great quantities of stone has been laid on the softest
places, making it for no small distance practically a paved road.
The land under cultivation has been most thoroughly underdrained, and the aggregate
length of the drains put in reaches into miles. At the time of our visit, although there
had not been rain for a week, water was pouring out of many of these drains, leading us
to suppose that many small springs had been tapped, and on enquiry we found this to be
the case. It is not too much to say that on nearly every field where strong and healthy
looking crops were growing there would have been without this thorough system of under-
draining little if anything to have been harvested. Mr. Begg is a man who does
thoroughly everything he takes in hand. This was noticeable in the cleanness of the land,
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the cultivation, like the draining, being perfect. Thistles and weeds are allowed no place
on this farm. Growing mixed crops where thistles and weeds form a part of it, is not
considered by Mr. Begg a profitable way of farming. The plan of managing the manure
is to keep it under cover until it is drawn on to the land. This is done partly in the fall
and partly in the spring, and it is used mainly on the land intended for corn and roots.
There is nothing very noticeable in regard to the general management of the stock or the
class kept. The cattle, including the cows, were a fairly good lot, but could with judicious
breeding be easily improved on. More attention seems to be paid to the careful breeding
of pigs. Some nice Berkshires were to be seen ; they appear to be the favorite breed in
this part of Ontario. The farm is well fenced with straight, strong and well-built
fences. The buildings comprise a nice looking brick house, heated with a furnace, adjoin-
ing which is a fairly good kitchen garden, well attended to. The main barn is large and
somewhat novel in its construction. It is an end drive, but differing from the ordinary
end drive barn in this, that instead of driving directly on to the floor a driveway is con-
structed about nine feet above the floor level, and this is reached by an inclined plane
outside, built of stringers supported with posts and co\ ered with plank like an ordinary
bridge. The advantage of using this elevated driveway will be at once apparent in the
great saving of time and labor when drawing in at hay time and harvest, it being very
much easier pitching down than up, and is more quickly done. We think the plan there
carried out a very good one when the building site is suitable for it. We must, however,
admit that the driveway up to Mr, Begg's barn was a trifle airy looking, and we would
most decidedly prefer to see someone else driving loads into that barn than do it ourselves.
It was only after long and full consideration that we finally decided that it would not do
to give this farm first place amongst those entered in the township. We are quite sure
of this, however, that in a few years, with the same progressive farming going on, that it
would take a stronger farm than the prize one of this year (although that was a good one)
to beat it ; but it would not do for farm judges to discount what is likely to be at so'ne
future time. It is a comparatively new farm, and while fully recognizing the energy,
industry and good judgment which have been brought to bear in carrying out those
improvements required to get it into its present shape, yet the fact remains that more has
i;o be done before it stands quite equal to the other as a competing farm.
Mr. Stewart Begg's Farm, Township of Roxborough, Stormont.
Bronze Medal.
A few minutes after leaving the last mentioned farm we were at work looking over
this one. This farm consists of 120 acres, and like the one we had just left, has the same
narrow front and a depth of one and five-eighths of a mile — not a very nice shape for
working conveniently. The soil is of a mixed character- -clay, sandy loam, and on the
south-east corner, through which flows Moose Creek, it is black muck with subsoil mostly
hard pan. This farm has been all drained with the exception of a portion of the flat land
bordering on the creek. This cannot be done until the stream is deepened, and as a num-
ber of property holders are interested in what would be a somewhat costly piece of work,
and would have to pay in proportion to the benefits received, those most anxious to have
it done have so far been unsuccessful in getting the others to agree. Over five miles of
drains have been put down, and as a result it is one of the most perfectly drained farms we
have seen in Ontario. Although the rain fall in the early part of the season was excep-
tionally great — so much so that we had seen field after field of potatoes, corn and peas
ruined by the excessive moisture — yet on this farm, which originally was a very wet one.
not the slightest indication could be seen that this had been an exceptionall}- wet season
almost up to the time we were there. We have seldom seen tho advantages and value
of draining better illustrated than on the different farms we were called on to inspect
when doing this year's work for your Association. We know quite well that draining
extensively is a somewhat costly operation, but if a land owner can manage it at all there
13 perhaps no way in which money can be laid out on the farm where draining is required
which will give such quick and large returns, and be in every way so satisfactory in its
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results as money judicio2i sly expended in taking away the surplus moisture from the land.
It is not easy to overestimate the advantages of underdraining to the individual pro-
prietor, or if generally adopted on the wet lands of this country, the enormous addition
to the material wealth of the land. Men who, like Mr. Begg, have transformed land from
being comparatively worthless into that which is rich and productive, are doing more in
the interests of agriculture than perhaps they themselves are aware of. No more power-
ful force than example for good or ill can be brought to bear on a community. No observ-
ing man can drive through any township in this country without seeing it illustrated on
every hand. And although there are many strong features in the management of this
farm, what Mr, Begg has done in the way of demonstrating to the farmers living around
him the wonderful benefits that result from freeing the land of superabundant moisture
ought in itself to constitute a strong claim for recognition at the hands of the Association
which are offering these prizes annually with the view of raising the standard of agricul-
ture. In this connection we may remark that it appeared to us difficult to account for
that no enterprising tile maker had gone into the business in these more eastern counties.
We met many farmeis in the county of Storraont who are anxious to begin tile draining,,
but the cost of having tiles brought from Peterboro' or some other distant point is too
great in their opinion to warrant the ortlay. The crops were very heavy and solid look-
ing, and promising to produce a heavy yield. The method of cultivation followed by Mr.
Begg is to sow oats on sod ; then generally follow with green and hoed crops, and the
balance not used in that way sown with peas ; the following year wheat seeded down.
The manure is all kept under cover until it is applied to the land. For corn and roots it
is drawn out in the spring, and on the pea land for wheat after harvest. With the excep-
tion of wheat there may be said to be no grain sold off the farm, it being all fed to the
stock. Dairying is carried on to a considerable extent, the average numb 3r of cows being
from eighteen to twenty. There is not much done in fattening cattle, but there is quite
a business in raisin*^ and fattening hogs. A fine lot of Berkshires were on hand at the
time we were there. The barn and outbuildings are roomy, convenient and well fitted for
the purposes Mr. Begg will require them for. The fences were in capital order, and a
noticeable trimness was obs^ervable about the fields, yards and around the buildings.
Everything was in good order.
Mr. Begg is a highly intelligent man, of great will power and not easily daunted.
Twice he has been burned out on this farm, but with a resolution and a calm constancy
of purpose which may well be termed heroic, he set to work and re erected the work of
previous years that had been demolished in a day. Coming back to Avonmore we struck
out in the opposite direction, and after an hour's drive reached
Mr. Duncan McKinnon's Farm, Township of Roxborough, Stormont.
This farm was most decidedly not in show shape, and it should not have been entered
As we drove back to the villaoe we did not feel in such good spirits as when we left in
the morning. We felt the afternoon had been wasted. We took the train for Apple
Hill, which little place we reached shortly before dusk. From this point we had intended
to drive through to Martintown the same evening, with the view of making an ear'y start
the next morning in the county of Glengarry. On alighting from the train we at once
proceeded to try and make arrangements to be driven the seven miles. On making enquiry
we found that the two or three horses which were kept for hire were engaged, and even
if they were brought back in reasonable time the owner would not let them go out again
that night. However, although feeling annoyed at the fix we were in, we did not quite
despair of reaching our proposed destination that night. We wandered about the village
trjing to find some farmer who would be willing to drive us through " for a consideration."
In this we were not successful, but late in the evening we met a sheepskin peddler who-
was driving through to Cornwall, and as Martintown was on the direct road we had little
trouble in striking a bargain. We drew cuts who was to sit on the sheepskins and who-
was to take the honored seat by the driver. This being settled we were soon on the road^
and about 10 p.m. pulled up at the hotel door. The following morning we agdin took the
Cornwall road, stopping on the way at the farm of Mr. Ben. Clark.
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Mr. Benjamin Clark's Farm, Townsuip of Charlottenburg, Glengarry.
Mr. Olark is the owner of six or seven hundred acres of land. He is one of those
men who will make money under any condition of things, and is not waiting for legisla
tion and change in tariffs to bring about better times to enable him to become rich, but
goes right straight on making more or less money whatever the prices are, and whatever
the seasons may be like. This year part of his farm has suffered a great deal from the
excessive rainfall, but he never dreams of not making some money out of the season's
operations, and we are much inclined to think that he will make it. And further, when
Mr. Clark finds out that farming will not any longer piy, we will go out of the business
ourselves.
That pirt of the farm which it w.is our business to see comprised 300 acres. This
includes that portion mo.st convenient to the main homestead. We say the main home-
stead, for the reason that there are sets of buildings on the various farms which have
been purchased from time to time by this gentleman. The property has a general slope
towards the south, and is drained by what is known as the Southern Branch. This
stream runs across the south end of farm near the bound ay line ; it has a large flow of
water, and as well as being a valuable source of supply for this farm, also runs through
the other properties adj lining owned by Mr. Clark. With the g^ceat stretches of rich pas-
ture lands bordering this river — dotted here and there with eautiful shade trees and
occasional small groves, the productive nature of the soil on the other parts of the farm,
and its capacity for raising an abundance of winter feed, tended to make it a farm especi-
ally suited for dairying, stock raising and fattening on a large scale. On the northern
end of the fi^rm is a bush of 1.5 acres in which 1,000 trees can be tapped. H'^re, again, a
well equipped sugar camp. We won't say any more about sugar-making further than it
struck us that comparing sugar making to-day with what it was when we were bojs it
must be rather nice work. While speaking of the woodland we might mention that 15
years ago a cyclone struck and levelled a few acres adjoining that now standing, leaving
only a few saplings. Mr. Clark fenced it around the same season, not allowing any
stock to run in it. Now there is a fine block of timber, the money value of which would
count up to no small sum. Butternut trees are growing there more than ten inches in
diameter.
Dividing this property is the southern road leading from Martintown to Cornwall.
On the south of this road the land slopes downwards until it reaches the river flats already
referred to. On the north side it rises slightly, and it is on this side near to the ])ublic
road that the large and splendid looking barns and stables are situated. They consist of
the main barn, 112x72 ft., and 65 ft. from basement to the peak of the roof. At right
angles protecting the yard stand other extensive stables. The barn has a stone base-
ment the whole size of the building, the basement floor being some feet below the level
of the ground. On one side it is fitted up for stabling The other part of the basement,
running like the stable the whole length of the building, is used as a manure house and
for keeping young cattle, which are allowed to run loose in it in the winter. Immedi-
ately above this part of the basement are other stables with stalls for a large num-
ber of cattle. From these upper stables the manure falls directly into the basement below,
saving in this way a great deal of labor in the matter of cleaning out. The leading
objects of the arrangement was economy of labor and saving of all solid and liquid manure.
In regard to saving labor it would be impossible to devise any plan that would be
better, but we are not so sure about the manure saving part of it. While in the main it
may be all right, there are some very objectionable features about it. One is th*t the
basement being below the level, and the liquid manure all coming down from the large
stable above, it struck us that this, with the soakage from the rain fall during the
wet weather in spring, was likely to make a bad mess unless absorbents were very freely
used. Then again there will be in damp, heavy weather foul smells in the stables form
ing a part of this basement. The stables have water troughs running in front of all the
cattle, in which is kept a full supply of water. This is supplied from a large tank over-
head, which is filled from a well in the basecnent and puaip3d up with a windmill. This
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mill, which has a fourteen foot wheel, also supplies the power for crushing all the grain
used for the stock (and a great deal is used) as well as driving the chaff-cutter when cut-
ting feed.
The barn as well as the large stables standing at right angles and the other buildings
comprising the homestead are well painted, covered with iron roofing and finished off in
first class style. They represent the expenditure of a large sum of money ; we think that, if
anything, they are a little too costly. The interior arrangement might have been less
elaborate, and for ordinary first class farm buildings would in our estimation have filled
tfie bill quite as well. The dwelling house is not large, but it is a neat, cozy looking
building, flanked on the east side by the orchard and kitchen garden — the latter well
stocked with small fruits and vegetables. In the front a well kept lawn with ornamental
trees dotted about gave a finish to a pleasant looking farm home. The soil, although
not of a uniform character, is mainly a clay loam with a gravelly subsoil. The crops
were heavy and the fields, comparatively speaking, clean and free from weeds. Cultiva-
tion of the land appears to be well attended to. While dairying may be said to be a
leading feature, it is not as yet being carried on extensively, the size of the farm con-
sidered. 30 cows were milked this summer ; next season Mr. Clark purposes to have
a dairy of 120 cowa. The cows are of no particular line of breeding ; at the present time
a Holstein bull is being used on the herd. Mr. Clark is a successful farmer, and evi-
dently a man of good executive ability ; but owing to the extent of his farming operations,
is most difficult for him to have his farm in that shape which is necessary before a prize
can be won when other strong men are in the contest, many of whom are occupying farms
the extent of which enables them to concentrate their efforts more fully along every line,
the importance of which can hardly be overestimated, and which is so essential to success-
ful farming, and which helps to swell up the marks in a farm competition. After spend-
ing a good while, and we will add pleasantly, in going over this large farm and talking
farming with its genial proprietor, we left for Cornwall, and as there was no train from
that town until the evening which would take us to Lancaster, our next base of opera-
tions, we concluded to stay over and take the first train on Monday morning.
On Monday morning we were at the station in time for the early train, famili-
arly known as " The Mocassin," so named by the late John Sandfield Macdonald. On
reaching Lancaster it took us but a short time to get on the road leading to the farms to
be seen in this part of the County of Glengarry. Striking out in si northerly direction by
what is termed the military road, we drove five miles to the farm of Thomas Ross.
Mr. Thomas Ross's Farm, Township of Lancaster, Glengarry.
On reaching the farm we found the proprietor, who is 83 years of age, busy in the
hay field — a hale, hearty looking man, who would readily pass for a good many years
younger than he really is. This is an average farm, and it appears to be passably well
managed. There was nothing, however, calling for special remark.
The next farm on our list was that of
Mr. John R. Wightman, Township of Lancaster, Glengarry.
Bronze Medal.
As we drove to Mr. Wightman 's we stopped on the way for half an hour to call on
Mr. McNaughton, the genial Secretary of the Farmers' Institute for that section. We
understand his farm was entered for competition, but before the list was finally made out
it was withdrawn. During the short time we were there we saw enough to convince us
that he would be a strong man to compete against if he had seen fit to have remained in
the lists.
Mr. Wightman we found busy at work on an outlying farm lately purchased. He
was finishing up taking in the last of 40 acres of hay, and when that was done there were
55 acres to begin on on the home farm. The farm contains 200 acres. The soil is strong
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and of a character under good management to produce heavy crops. A considerable por-
tion lies low, and on this low lying land the crops had suffered a good deal ; but after
making allowance for that injured there would yet, if th<', season was favorable until har-
vest, be an abundant crop, A public road runs along both front and rear of the property,
as well as a third road running through the farm and cutting off a strip of about 30 acres.
The buildings are conveniently situated, and the arrangement of fields and the means of
access to them have been well planned.
From the point where the private road ends, and where the pasture fields are entered"
at the back part of the farm, the land slopes upwards to where it touches the wood land.
This slope, which covers a considerable area, has scattered over it clumps of trees, giving:
it, as we drove up, a park-like look, making a very pretty landscape picture, and as we
reached the highest point of the farm, a splendid view was obtained of the country
around. The crops include this year 6 acres of wheat, 40 ar-res of oats, 2 acres of roots,
1 acre of potatoes, 9 acres of fodder corn, 75 acres meadow, the balance being pasture and
woodland. The usual mode of cropping is to take two grain crops, seed down, cut for two
or three years, and then pasture two years. The system of farming and cropping, as may
be judged from what is grown, is mainly to provide for the stock kept on the farm. Mr.
Wightman, like the majority of the good farmers in this country, aims to have what is
grown on the farm leave it in the shape of either meat or dairy products. While it can
hardly be said that underdraining has been extensively carried out, yet a good deal has
been done, and the farm has in no small way been improved by it. The fences were in
capital order, and great care, had been exercised in their construction. They are nearly
all of the oft-described cedar log, with this little difference from all others which we have
seen — the founda1*i'on cross-|)iece at the end of each panel rests upon flat stones, and at
regular intervals light posts are firmly set for the purpose of counteracting the force of
the west winds. The out-buildings were good ; they are extensive and convenient. The
main barn is 117x40 ft., with shed in front 48x15. At right angles on either side are
cattle and horse stables, 61x32, in this way formiog three sides of a square. The other
buildings include large carriage house and granary, pig pens, etc. The large buildings
are covered with slate. Taking them altogether they are a very useful lot, and well
suited to the requirements of the farm.
Over fifty cattle are kept, the half or more being milch cows. This season there are
fifteen horses, including colts, on the farm. There is also a small flock of sheep, and a
few hogs are raised and fed for home use. A particularly strong feature in the stock
management is the excellent system followed in raising calves. Although largely in the
dairy business, it is not carried on to the neglect of stock raising, which seems to be too
often the case in these dairy districts. On this farm a great many calves are raised, the
ration being skim milk, supplemented with peameal, oil cake and shorts. This is a cheap
way of raising calves, and when it is carefully and intelligently managed, as is the case .^
on the farms of Mr. Wightman and Mr. McNaughton (for on the last named gentleman's
farm we were shown 24 which were being raised in the same way) it completely and
efiectually solves the problem of combining successfully dairying and stock raising and
beef making on the same farm. The amount which has been realized from the cows on
this farm in past years has been about .$45 per cow per annum. As an all round farmer
Mr. Wightman stands high, and we had no little difficulty in making up our minds as to
whether he ought not to be placed higher on the list of prize winners.
Mr. R. R. Sangster's Farm, Township of Charlottenburg, Glengarry.
Silver Medal.
Three miles north of Lancaster is situated the above farm. It comprises 140
acres of clay loam with clay subsoil. About 18 acres are in wood.
Tt is divided by the concession road, 114 acres being on the south side, and 26 on the
north. On this side is situated the homestead. On the south side a well made farm
road 27 feet wide extends through the cleared lands and terminates where it opens into
the bush. The fences, which are mainly cedir log, and post and wire, were in gJod repair.
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The buildings include a barn 100x40, with stables, sheep houses and other necessary buildings
at right angles on either side of the yard, the open side facing the south. The stables
have been constructed so as to be suitable for handling first cla?s breeding stock, and have
among other conveniences a number of box stalls. An abundant supply of water is in
the stables, and as a still further improvement troughs for watering the cattle in the stalls
have been put in this summer. Besides the buildings surrounding the yard, there is a
driving house, 34x30 with granary above, and pig pens 16x36. The dwelling house is
not large, but has an air of comfort about it both without and within. All the surround-
ings of the farm buildings, including yards, are kept scrupuously neat and trim. No rot-
ten logs, old rails, broken gates, and used up implements are to be seen lying round. And
while everything is simple and plain about the house — not much besides a nice lawn
and a few trees — yet it is pleasant to look at, and to our way of thinking, far more
beautiful than many a farm home that we have seen where much money has been spent
and but little good taste displayed. Besides the water supply at the buildings there ia a
spring creek on the farm which never fails. The rotation followed is what is termed a
seven years' course : Cut for hay two years ; pasture two years ; then three years, which
include roots and other hoed crops, and grain. A special feature of this farm is the
large amount of experimental work that is done in testing the comparative value of
diflerent kinds of grain and roots. There were growing at the time of our visit, eight
varieties of wheat, ten of oats, and seven of barley. Besides this, extensive experiments
were being carried on to test the different varieties of corn and roots. As we saw for
ourselves, this wot k is being most carefully conducted, and everything that is considered
unsuitable for the climate, soil, and condition of that section of country, is discarded, and
only those which have proved to be the best are put upon the market. Mr. Sangster is
doing work in this direction, the value of which can hardly be overestimated, and at the
same time this branch of his work forms no inconsiderable part of the profits of the farm.
It must not be thought that the growing and selling of seed grains extensively is impov-
erishing the soil ; on the contrary this drain on the land is more than offset by what is
consumed of purchased cattle food, consisting of oil cake, bran, cotton seed meal, and
such other foods as may be of most value, market price considered. Mr.
Sangster is too good a farmer not to know that it the fertility of the soil is to be
kept up what is taken off the farm must be put back again in some shape. To give some
idea of the excellence of the root crops usually grown, we Avere told that at the county
exhibitions those entered from this farm never were beaten, and in the fall of 1891, with-
out even preparing for growing show roots, but being pressed a week or two before the
Montreal show to exhibit there, thirteen entries of roots and ensilage com were made,
for which ten first and two second prizes were taken ; and again we have just heard that this
year seventeen prizes were tdken for roots and grain at the same show. Last year, 1891,
the yield of grain per acre was, oats, 86 bush. ; Mummy peas, 45, and wheat, 33 bush.
This year Mr. Sangster expected from 90 to 100 bush, an acre from the Banner and New
Rosedale oats, but what they have turned out we do not know, although when we saw them
growing it was not easy to conceive a crop which would be likely to yield heavier. There
anpeared to be as much as could stana on the ground. In speaking of the management
of the manure, it might be well to mention in the first place that all straw used for bed-
din'^ is put through the chaff cutter. The manure as it is wheeled from the stables is
put in a pile 20 feet long and 10 feet wide, and twice a week a pail full of land plaster is
spread over it to prevent the escape of ammonia. It is afterwards drawn to the fields,
where it is going to be used, and put in piles of 15 loads each. All that is made in the
summer (and a good deal is made) is applied directly after harvest to the land intended
for roots the next season, the land being first plowed over with a thin furrow. We
would differ from Mr. Sangster on this matter of managing manure, especially as regards
twice piling. His farm is comparatively a level one. The manure as wheeled from the
s':ables when the straw for litter has been cut short, is, in our opinion, in the best possible
shape to be applied to the land, and whenever it is practicable to do so we think it should
be taken direct from the yards and spread on the fields. Owing to the difficulty of ob-
taining an outlet, any draiuing that has been done haj been surface draining. This is
carefully attended to. One of the strongest features in the management of this farm is
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to be seen in the stock department. In 1875 Mr. Sangster commenced breeding Short-
horns. The first purchase was two cows from the late J. S. Thomson, of Whitby,
and the bull, Prince of the North, from George Thompson, of Alloa. Since
then animals at different times have been bought from the foremost breeders in this
country, and imported stock from the best herds in Scotland. Last winter eleven head
■of Shorthorns were sold to go to Manitoba. Six of these were calves, and the whole lot
averaged $110.00. Besides this sale four others were disposed of, two of them going to
New York State. Seven cattle were sold for beef at 5 cents per lb., making an average
weight of 1350 lbs , and of these 5 averaged 28 months old. The tillage is good and the
land clean, with the exception of a little twitch grass. This pest we found on many of
the farms in these eastern counties, as well as in that district wherein our work lay last
year. It appears to be a most difficult thing to get rid of when once it gets into the
land. Mr. Sangster is a first class all round farmer, and as well as being successful him-
self, is doing good work in the interests of agriculture generally.
Thorn Hill F^kji, (A. G. McBean), Township op Charlottenburg, Glengarry.
This farm is situated between the village of Lancaster and South Lancaster on the
St. Lawrence. The first glance we bad of this property as we drove out from the village
and came near the private entrance, was sufficient to make it clear to our minds that it
was owned by a gentleman not only of large means, but of taste. The dwelling' house,
which is large and of beautiful design, is pleasantly situated on rising ground, and jom-
mands a view of the whole farm and a large tract of country around. The grounds in
connection are laid out and kept in a style more like what usually is seen at the subur-
ban residences of wealthy city gentlemen. But although Mr. McBean is a wealthy
Montreal merchant, and carries on a large and extensive business there, and this is his
■summer residence, yet the farm is carried on on sound business principles, and it is in-
tended that that farm shall be made to pay. It contains 117 acres, and is a comparatively
new farm in the sense that it is but a short time since it came into Mr. McBean's hands ;
but since he has taken hold of it, extensive improvements have been carried out, entailino'
a large expenditure of money. Large and commodious barns and stables have been
erected — the most costly and extensive we have seen in Ontario for the size of the farm.
A great deal of labour has been judiciously performed in putting the helJs in good shape,
and the land is under most thorough cultivation. Immense quantities of stone have
been removed, and instead of being left about the fields in unsightly heaps, have been
utilized in building. Owing to the nature of the farming carried on, it is important that
the stables and yards have at all times a full supply of water, and this has been provided
for at no small outlay. There is a large tank on the loft above the stable with a capacity
of 1,500 gallons, which is kept full by a windmill pump. Besides the well at the barn
there is a pipe laid to the river, a distance of 1,200 feet from the pump. The nature of
the farming appears to be admirably suited to the local conditions. Dairyino- is made
n. tpecialty, and the buildings are constructed and managed with that end in view. The
crops grown are such as are best adapted (the nature of the soil consid(^red) to provide
dairy stock with an abundance of food at the least cost. On account of the convenience
of this farm to a railroad station, and the comparatively short distance to Montreal, it
would seem that no more profitable system of dairy farming could be carried on than
sending the milk to the city. Then again, carrying it on extensively as Mr. McBean
does, enables him to produce and distribute at less cost than on farms where a fewer
number of cows are kept. Further, Mr. McBean being a shrewd businessman, and pos-
sessed of good executive ability, lias broughc his well-trained business habits to bear in
developing the special busine.ss of what may be termed city dairying. The following crops
were grown this year : Corn 30 acres ; turnips, 6 acres ; wheat, 7 acres ; oats, 6 acres ;
mixed grain, consisting of oats, barley and peas, 20 acr» t^ potatoes, 2 acres ;
rye, 3 acres ; hay, 10 acres, and cabbage 2 acres, L*^ing 25 acres for
pasture. The barns, yards, garden and house cover seven acres. The barn is
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100x50, and the stable, which adjoins the barn is 106x65 feet; under both barn and
stable is a 7 foot cellar. That part under the stable is used for a manure house, and the
basement under the barn is used for storing turnips, and a portion of it as a run for young
cattle in the winter. Also in one corner of the barn cellar there is an eight horse power
engine and boiler used for grinding feed, cutting corn and other fodder, and also for
threshing. On the barn floor is the horse stable, which will accommodate 12 horses.
The granary is in one end, in which is a grinder capable of grinding 20 bush, an hour,
and also the milk room, used for separating the cream from the milk. Tn this room is a
separator with a capacity of 30 gallons an hour. Then on the other side is a silo, the
dimensions of which are 50 ft. x 23 ft. x 28 ft. This is divided into three sections by air-
tight partitions. The capacity of these silos is about 600 tons. The stable contains
stalls for 120 cattle. They are in four rows, and so arranged as to have two rows of cattle
face each other. Large trucks are used for conveying feed in front of the stock — in this
way the work of feeding is made very light. The manure is dropped into the cellar belowr
through traps every 12 feet, and a system of thorough ventilation is found in this stable.
The cattle are watered by long troughs which run before them, and are supplied from the
tank already referred to. Thnre is also a steam pipe running into the tank, which is
used in the winter for taking the chill off the \Tater before giving it; to the cattle.
There are forty-five grade Ayrshire cows in the dairy herd, which come in at various
seasons of the year, and in this way there is a continuous supply of fresh milk, which is
shipped to Montreal every morning, either as milk or cream. The skim milk is used for
feeding purposes. Up to this time sufficient has not been raised on the farm to feed and
fatten all the stable will accomodate. What is aimed at by the proprietor is to get the
farm in such a condition as to be able to raise enough fodder and grain to keep in good
condition, the whole year round, as many cattle as there are acres of land.
For the year commencing 1st May, 1891, the cows yielded in milk product, exclu-
sive of skim milk and butter milk, $60 each. In the same year 50 steers were bought
in the Montreal market, averaging 900 lbs., and alter feeding them for six months they
had gained 300 lbs. per head. They were shipped to England early in May, and after
all charges were deducted they netted 5 cents per lb. Great attention is paid on this-
farm to careful husbanding of manure. No waste whatever takes place from exposure.
It is kept in the manure house until it is applied directly to the fields. It was estimated
that 1,200 tons were made during the year. Besides this immense quantity of manure
going on to the land, 300 lbs. of phosphate per acre was used on the corn and root fields.
It will be readily seen that with the use of such great quantities of rich barn yard man-
ure with purchased fertilizers added, how the farm will soon become wonderfully pro-
ductive, for it must be borne in mind that as well as heavy manuring the cultivation
is most thorough. Mr. McBean is doing most valuable work in proving by his own
practice what results can be achieved by intensified farming when capital and skill ar&
brought to bear upon it. We believe the work being done on this fajm is in the right
direction. The day is past when the Canadian farmer can make himself rich by spread-
ing his labour over ill tilled acres.
Mb. I). M. Macpherson's Farm, Township of Lancaster, Glengarry.
At Bainsville, a small station on the G. T. Railway, six miles east of Lancaster, is
the farm of D. M. Macpherson. This gentleman, as well as being an enthusiastic and
successful farmer, is one of the most extensive manufacturers of cheese on the continent
of America. It is what might be expected that one so largely interested in the manu-
facture and sale of dairy products should also take a foremost ))lace as a progressive and
advanced farmer, for just in so far as an improved system of agriculture enables the
farmer to produce more per acre and to economize in the cost of production, so will su
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stimulus be given to the dairy interests in the sanae proportion. But outside of that way
of looking at it, Mr. Macpherson loves the occupation for its own sake, and is earnestly
trying to demonstrate what are the great possibilities lor farming in this country. Before
leaving Lancaster we called at his office and were not surprised to be told by the clerks
that he had gone out to the farm. On the way out our road ran near the shores of Lake
Francis, a beautiful sheet of water at a point on the St. Lawrence where the river spreads
out to a width of seven or eight miles. Driving on past the lighthouse we had a distant
view of the village of St. Anicet nestling in a cove on the American shore. But as it
was not the special business we were engaged on to describe beautiful scenery, but the
more prosaic work of examining farms, we began taking in the farms as we went along,
and in a short time we came in sight of what we felt pretty sure was the one we had
come to see. Very noticeable were its large barns, and as we drove through the farm
from the public road we were impressed with the well finished appearance of all we saw.
In one of the fields that we passed some of the farm hands were actively engaged in
handling a very bulky crop of hay, and when we reached the barns we found the pro-
prietor taking a rest from office work and business cares by pitching hay with the same
energy he brings to bear on the extensive commercial concern which he controls and in
which he is such a prominent figure. The next two hours were given over to a careful
examination of fields, barns and stock, and to enquiring into the system of farming which
is carried out, knowing well that if a prize went this way we would have to be able to
give a good reason for it. We mean by that that there is a feeling with a good many
people that if a farm is carried on outside of some other business, it must of a necessity be car-
ried on at a loss. Now, while this may often be the case, we at least would not be fit for the
work entrusted to us if we took that to be a matter of fact without satisfying ourselves,
and being able to show for what reason a prize was awarded or withheld. There is in
this faim 130 acres of arable land, the southern half of which has a light sandy subsoil
with a rather light covering of sandy loam ; the north half has a sand and clay bottom
with a loam surface. The property had been rented for seventeen years and was much
run down at the time Mr. Macpherson took hold of it four years ago, with continual
cropping the land had been much weakened, for a great many years a large part of the
grain and some of the hay had bfen sold off it, and the manure had been badly wasted
through careless management, and as no feed was ever bought, except an occasional ton
of hay to tide over the spring until the first bite of grass was to be seen, it will be readily
understood that the farm was in bad shape. As there was no question in our minds
that whatever it had once been it was now a very productive farm, and we wanted to
understand how that had been brought about, and in what way the proprietor had gone
to work to make a rich soil out ot a poor and over-cropped one in such comparatively
short time, and if we take considerable space in describing the methods adopted, our only
excuse is that as there are a great many over-cropped and worn out farms in this country,
as well as a good many well tilled ones, it may be that some of the owners of the first
mentioned may get a few pointers which will be to them of some value. After careful
study and much thought and, to use his own words, " some experience," Mr. Macpherson,
we think, very wisely concluded that the feeding of stock in as large a number as possible
not only from the products of the farm but on purchased food also, was the right
way to begin. To attain this end, the first move was to enlarge his stables and make
them suitable for raising and fattening cattle for beef, and for keeping cows for dairy
purposes. The next important consideration was saving the manure, and the third,
economizing labor. With these leading considerations in view a set of buildings were
erected which could be enlarged at any time without interfering with the general plan.
These have been added to as the farm was found capable of carrying more stock, until
the buildings now in use include all that are required on a farm of that size, and where
the crops are so bulky and the number of pounds of meat and milk produced per acre is so
great. To carry on the work of winter feeding the silos have been added to until there are
now three with a capacity of 800 tons of corn. The aveiage of corn grown has been
increased from 10 acres the first year into 40 acres the present season. The first
stables built had accomodation for forty cattle, the next year the buildings were en-
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larged and 100 cattle were fattened and 35 cows kept. Some additional feed had 'to
be bought. This proving very satisfactory, the third summer, 1891, GO milch cows
were kept all the year in milk. 800 tons of corn were put in the silo, and the same
year 42 calves were raised. A summary of the products and an estimate of their value
as supplied to us by Mr. Macpherson is as follows :
Milk product of 60 cows at cheese factory $1,980 00
Estimated value of corn 1,200 00
" " hay 200 00
" " grain, oats and peas 250 00
«« " calves, 43, at $10 430 00
Gross value of product $4,060 00
In the following winter 80 cattle were stall fed, which made in all 183 head. The
following is a condensed statement of the results of the farm operations from the 1st of
May, 1891, to the 1st of May 1892 :
Wages 11,525 00
General expenses, repairs, etc 414 00
Seed grain 45 72
Purchased cattle , 2 483 15
Cattle food 2,829 52
Fertility sold in milk 255 00
" " beef 312 00
$7,865 39
Contra.
Milk products sold off farm $2,323 05
Beef sold 4,931 00
Estimated value of young cattle 840 00
Fertility added to farm from purchased food 2,000 00
$10,094 05
This shows a very large margin of profit, and there is certainly plenty of room for
difference of opinion as regards the sum credited to the farm for increased fertility. In
the earliest years of his farming Mr. Macpherson carried on experiments to a considerable
extent in testing the value of prepared fertilizers — superphosphates, stable manure from
Montreal, wood ashes, etc., and as a result is now thoroughly convinced that the raising
and fattening of a good class of cattle in large numbers, and the purchasing of concen-
trated foods, such as oil cake, cotton seed meal, pea meal, bran, or what may at the time
being from the market price ruling be the cheapest and most economical to use, and the
^rowing of all bulk foods on the farm is the cheapest and most satisfactory way of in-
creasing the fertility of a worn out soil, or in keeping it up to a maximum degree when
it is once restored. In this we quite agree with him, and further, from our own know-
ledge, we know it to be the practise of the very best farmers in all parts of the country.
Assuredly the cheapest of all manufactories for manure to be used on the farm is the
farm itself. That there may be different ways of going about it we are ready to admit.
It is needless to say that on this farm much thought has been given to the question of
constructing buildings with the view of economizing labor, and of preventing as far as
possible the waste of manure in any form. Not only that, but the closest study is given
to the subject of not only feeding what appears to be the best and cheapest foods for
forming muscle and laying on flesh, but it is also carefully considered from the stand-
point of what effect it will have in adding to the value of the manure heap. The crops
grown this season were, 40 acres of fodder corn, 25 acres of hay, 30 acres of grain and
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40 acres in pasture. Of the last mentioned there was one field calling for special notice.
It was an old pasture which had been down in grass for fifteen years and was much run
out. Last year a top dressing of 18 loads of manure and — bushels of unleached ashes
per acre were applied to this field in the months of September and October. The result
was simply wonderful. This was the more noticeable from the fact that a small part of
the field was left in its natural state — this afforded us an opportunity of judging of what
had been effected by the application. It is safe to say that that field produced this season
100 lbs. of milk for every 30 that it would have done if no top dressing had been applied.
We have seldom seen anything which more forcibly impressed the lesson on our minds
of the mistake which many of our farmers make, as shown by their practise that they
do not realize the fact that to receive maximum returns from pasture land it is just as
essential to return to the soil what is taken ofi in building up the animals which are fed
upon it, or the milk which is produced from it, as it is to return to the arable land an
equivalent to what is taken off in the shape of grain or other farm produce. And if
what we have here said leads some of our farmers to think that a mistake has been made
when they have turned over land to be pastured when it became too poor to produce even
a moderate crop of hay, the report of this year's farm judging will have done some good.
At the time we were on the farm the 40 acres of pasture was carrying 40 milk cows,
10 dry cows and 48 young cattle, and the milk product was about 1,000 lbs. per day.
In addition to the pasture the milk cows were getting from 4 to 5 lbs. of bran per head
per day, and whenever the pasture would become scarce or less nutritious the grass ration
would be supplemented with soiling crops. As night was creeping on we sent our team
back to the village, preferring to take the evening train, thinking we had done quite
enough of driving for one day.
The following morning we left for Rockland, a station on the Ottawa river, 25 miles
from the capital. As one of your judges required to go to Montreal, it necessitated our
taking the train which reached the station late at night. On alighting we found our-
selves on the Quebec side of the river with a mile and a half of water between us and
Rockland, our proposed destination for the night. There being no village or hotel at
the station we were directed to a farmer's living near by who "for a consideration"
rowed us across. At this point the river widens into what is known as Campbell's Bay.
One of your judges has a very great dislike to get into small boats even in daylight, and
it is needle.ss to say that he was very much pleased to step out of it this dark night and
feel himself safe on dry land again, more especially as it was thundering heavily and
every moment we expected a downpour of rain.
W. C. Edwards & Co.'s Farm, Township of Clarence, Russell.
Mr. Edwards having been advised of our comiifg, very kindly took all the arrange-
ments in hand for visiting the farms entered for competition in this part of the County of
Russell, and to those acquainted with this gentleman it is not necessary to sav that what
he takes in hand is well done. In our case we may say that the kindly consideration
extended to us had much to do in making our work in the Township of Clarence highly
enjoyable. He placed at our disposal his horses and a man to pilot us who knew every
turn to take, and this without limitation. We were told to keep them until our work was
done. We may here remark that a little kindly consideration of this sort tends to make
the work of farm judging much pleasanter than it otherwise would be. Our first visit
was to the above farm. It is situated on the south bank of the Ottawa river, 24 miles
east from the city of Ottawa and is reached by the Ottawa River Navigation Company's
steamers plying each way daily between the cities of Ottawa and Montreal, and by the
C. P. R. which Company has a station on the north side of the river immediately oppo-
site the farm. The travelled road from Montreal to Ottawa also runs through the prop-
erty. It takes its name of Pine Grove Stock Farm, we would presume, from a very beau-
tiful pine grove of considerable extent, covering slightly rising ground of somewhat the
form of a semi-circle, protecting the buildings and yards from the cold winds blowing from
the north, east and west. The location for the homestead was wisely chosen. The advan-
tage of this protection is only surpassed by the pretty land.scape picture of the beautiful
pine clad ridge with the fine homestead nestling cosily in its shade.
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The original business of the firm owning this property is lumbering and sawmilling,
which business is carried on by them on a very large scale. But they also have several
farms, including amongst them one about 15 miles from Rockland at the mouth of the
North Nation river where it joins its waters with those of the Ottawa. This is used
mainly as a dairy farm and for the breeding of first-class dairy stock. On this farm are to
be seen fine herds of Ayrshires and Jeiseys. Although dairying is the chief feature, yet
there are a considerable number of steers fattened annually.
The particular farm, however, which we had gone to see was the one at Rockland.
This farm when all cleared and put into cultivation will comprise 800 acres of rolling land
of diversified soil, and of a character admirably suited for stock raising, which branch of
farming the proprietors have chiefly in view. The farm is so well watered, fronting as it
does on the Ottawa and having several creeks running through it, that in this respect also
it is well adapted for a stock farm, The first clearings made on this property were made
many years ago by the previous owners. The lands so cleared were exhausted and allowed
to run to waste. It is now six jears since the present owners began growing ensilage corn
on some of those old worn out lands, and it is only four years since the clearing up of new
lands was commenced, and two years since the construction of the farm buildings now in
use began. Owing to the comparative newness of the farm it has not been found practic-
able to carry out a thorough system of rotation of crops. The area of this year's crops was
75 acres sown with mixed grain, — oats, peas and barley ; 24 acres m corn for ensilage ;
12 acres in roots ; 35 in hay, and 200 acres in pasture. Of the roots 5 acres are mangels.
The crops were all good — corn and roots exceptionally so. The field cultivation is far
superior to what is to be seen on the average farms of this country, and in this respect
marks high. The farm buildings are the best we ever saw. We say this advisedly, and
it is doubtful if there is anything on the continent to surpass them. There did not appear
to us to have been a dollar spent on them unnecessarily. The aim which appeared to
have been kept prominently to the front was to put up buildings suitable for a large farm
where the breeding of high class stock was to be a leading feature, and which could be
enlarged to any required extent without at all interfering with the general design. Then
as regards the economic methods adopted for saving labor the arrangement is simply per-
fect. The main building comprising the set is a bank barn, 66 ft. wide by lo6 ft. in
length. It is placed endways to the bank — and the drive-way into it for some fifteen feet
inside is over a root cellar — on each side of which are the silos — all of which open into
the feed-room below. These silos and root cellars occupy 28 ft. of the rear end of the
building for the entire width of the 66 ft. The next 28 ft. is used for a feed room
in the basement, and in the upper part for threshing grain and grinding; and in this
compartment also is the chaff cutter used for cutting the hay and straw required for
the stock. The next 100 feet of the basement is stabling, and the upper part is all
used for storing away hay and grain. The stable floors are laid with concrete and
cement. A feed alley seven feet wide runs the whole length of the building. On
each side facing this feeding passage is a row of cattle ; in all fifty -six cattle can be
tied up. Then on each side for the entire length are box stalls for young stock and
for cows with calves. In the rear of the building are two cisterns, one on each side
of the drive way into the barn. These are supplied with water from the roof, and
also when required from a spring a short distance away, the water being pumped into
them by means of a windmill. A system of pipes running through the building with
cast iron cups before each animal is the means which is used for supplying the stock
with water. The water is kept continuously before the cattle and is regulated by a
simple device. Above, a hay-fork is used with a track running lengthwise of the
building, and with a little device of Mr. Edwards own introduction the hay and grain
are delivered on either side as required. The power used for threshing, cutting feed,
crushing grain and pulping roots is supplied by a stationary engine, — and so complete are
the arrangements for saving labor that all the various operations can be carried on
at the same time, the whole requiring only three men, and a boy to attend the engine.
That this may the more readily be understood we may explain that the straw as it
leaves the separator passes directly into the chaff-cutter, if so required, and the grain
passes into the hopper of the grinder and from these machines down to the feed-room
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below. A short distance away from the main building is a root-house, 30x80 ft., over
which is a building used as an implement house. About 500 tons of corn are grown for
ensilage and from 8,000 to 10,000 bushels of roots are fed annually. Among the many
advanced methods practised on this farm perhaps the saving in the most economic way
of the stable manure is the most important. To this subject, Mr. Edwards has given
much study and thought, and the conclusion he has arrived at is that to keep it in tightly
made buildings under the animals themselves is the better plan, and as an experiment in
the fall of 1891 erected a stone building with walls 14 ft. high, the size inside being 80 ft.
by 30 fr., and in this was fed last winter 34 dehorned steers running loose over the top
of the manure. The building is pointed with cement inside and the under part is cement-
ed so that there cannot be any escape of liquid manure, and the feeding and watering
arrangements are most complete. Troughs are placed around the sides of the buildings
hung on pulleys and these are raised as the manure rises. One of them is used for water —
this is supplied automatically as is done in the main building. This plan of feeding steers
has proved in every way such a success that another building the same size has been erect-
ed this summer to duplicate the operation the coming winter. The stock on this farm at
the time we were there in July comprised a herd of sixty -two Shorthorns, to which has
been added since some which were imported. These were bred by Wm Duthie of Jarvis,
Aberdeenshire. In addition sixty-two steers were purchased, fattened and shippsd to the
English market this spring. A greater number will be fattened the coming season. All
the grain and hay, in fact everything grown upon the farm, is consumed on it, and noth-
ing in the way oif feed is purchased but bran and oil cake, or sometimes cotton-seed meal
in the place of oil-cake. A good deal of study has been given by Mr. Edwards to the
matter of the application of manure to the land. The conditions are such on this farm
that the manure has to be drawn out in the autumn of the year and the plan has been
tried of plowing it in lightly, and also applying ic to the surface after the plowing has
been done. It is purposed to continue the experiments in the direction of top dressing
the meadows and pasture land, the intention being to go very fully and carefully into the
whole matter of testing the relative value of manures when applied in different ways —
t^iinking in any case that the application of it should at least to some extent vary accord-
ing to soil and conditions. However, there is one thing in this connection on which Mr.
Edwards gives no uncertain sound, and that is, on the importance of proper housing, care
of, and economical feeding of farm stock. As already said it has not been found prac-
ticable to carry out a regular system of rotation on this comparatively new farm — nor has
Mr. Edwards quite decided what that course shall be. But this he says is quite certain :
that he will make the growing of clover, ensilage corn, roots and rape the leading features
in the course, and he is of the opinion that his rotation will be a much shorter one than
has been the general practise in Ontario. In the meantime steers will be fattened annu
ally until the herd of Shorthorns becomes sufficiently large to consume all the produce
grown on the farm. It may have been noticed that the area in pasturage is large relative-
ly with the acreage of the other crops grown ; it is because it has become a nece.ssity on
account of having to pasture cows of many of the employees of the mills.
The magnificent herd of Shorthorns has already been referred to. It is, however,
deserving of more than passing notice. We do not think that with the late importations
included that there is in Ontario to-day, when the size of the herd is considered, its equal
when looked at from the standpoint of the whole herd — or of individual animals of great
excellence. Those who noted what was done in the show rings in Montreal and Octawa
when the competition took place this fall bee ween the representative animals from the
Pine Grove Stock Farm and those herds from Western Ontario that carried off the laurels
at the Toronto Industrial, will fully r>3aliz3 the high stmdard of the Shorthorns owned
and bred V)y Mr. Edwards. We are very much mistaken if the County of Russell does not
come well to the front if they again come together at the Toronto Industrial of 1893.
Perhaps, after all, it might be of no small value if the western men have to fight hard to
hold supremacy. Judging from what was brought out to the shows in 1892 it was clear
to everyone who knows anything about this class of stock that the general average was
not up to that high standard so noticeable a few year a,'0. And how cjuld we expect it
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to be, when during the last three years there has been little done in the way of introduc-
ing fresh blood — and at the same time, whenever it was known that a bull of great merit
was owned in Ontario he quickly found his way across to our American cousins.
-Speaking of a few of the animals owned at the above-named farm at the time of our
visit, and giving precedence to age, we might mention " Pioneer " (56288) bred by Mr.
Cruickshank, Lethenty. This is an animal of great individual merit, and has also proved
to be a valuable sire — three of the four females composing the Champion Show Herd of
1892 having been sired by him. This bull traces down through the best families of the
famous Sittyton Shorthorns. Amongst the females is " Belinda," a red cow of Mr. Dry-
den's breeding, now 5 years old. She has been a very successful show animal, winning
first prize at Montreal and Ottawa Shows in 1891, and 2nd prize at Montreal and 1st
prize at Ottawa in 1892, besides numerous other prizes. She was got by Vensgarth
(47192) of the Sittyton Victoria tribe dam Bella by the famous sire and prize winner,
Royal Barmpton (45503). Amongst those bred on the farm was a very beautiful roan
heifer, three years old, " Bessie of Eockland." She took first prize at Montreal and
Ottawa as a two year-old in 1891, beating at Ottawa the heifer that won 1st prize at
Toronto, and 1st prize at Montreal as a three year old cow in 1892. Another very
grand heifer is Barmpton's Blossom, a roan two year old — tracing to Lady Eden (imp.)
She also has a great record as a prize winner, having taken 1st prize as a yearling both
at Ottawa and Montreal in 1891, and 2nd prize at the same shows in 1892 in strong com-
petition. In the calf and yearling class was to be seen a wonderfully fine yearling,
" Rosewater," dam " Sweet Rose," bred by Lord Polworth, sire " Perfection," already
referred to. " Rosewater" was awarded 1st prize at Montreal and Ottawa in 1891 for
best heifer, under 1 year and 1st prize at Ottawa in 1892. This year's importation
consists of eight head, all (with one exception) bred by Mr. Wm. Duthie, of Collynie —
three bulls and five heifers. It is hard to estimate the immense good which men like
Mr. Edwards are doing to a country. They are really and truly benefactors. There is
no more powerful force for good or ill than example. In our travels through this province
we have been struck with the marked benefit derived by having a few good men settle in
a neighborhood. And there is little doubt that in the course of a very few years it will
be seen that what is now being done at Rockland will have added largely to the material
wealth of all that section of country.
Leaving Rockland we next drove to another farm owned by Mr. Edwards. This
comprises 200 acres, and is also situated on the Montreal and Ottawa road, and is about
five miles from the village. This is under the management of Mr. Smith. On this farm
is a lot of very good Shorthorns, and an excellent flock of Shropshire sheep. The build-
ings are large and commodious, but not all equal as regards the arrangement for econo-
mizing labor as those on the farm we had just left, the latter being constructed entirely
from plans designed by Mr. Edwards.
Robert Waterson's Farm, Township of Clarence, Russell.
Bronze Medal.
Going to Mr. Waterson's we struck a piece of pretty rough road — so rough indeed
in one or two places that we thought it better to get out and walk ; and when within a
mile of the place we left our team and driver and struck off across the fields On reach-
ing the house we found Mr. Waterson sufi"ering from the effects of a bad runaway accident
which had occurred a week before. Although unable to go with us over the farm him-
self his place was well filled by his bright intelligent sons, who no doubt have had much
to do in helping to bring the farm into the good shape in which we found it. It has a
very uneven surface and a marked diversity of soil, just such a farm as requires more
than ordinary skill to handle with success. The fields on the north side are very steep,
rising to such a height as to protect the lower lying part of the farm from the winds
blowing from that direction- — but having the drawback on account of steepness of being
very difficult to work. About sixty acres are more or less broken, and are mainly covered
with timber, sheltering the cultivated land in the hollow from the west wind. From
the high land on the north the surface slopes to the south until it touches low swampy
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flat land, rising again on the south side where it becomes somewhat broken and rugged.
The high lands are clay and clay loam, the flat part of the farm being swamp muck. The
last mentioned has been thoroughly underdrained, the drains being thirty yards apart and
on that porous soil this has been found quite suflScient. Not only have the low lands
seen drained, but the work has been carried out on every part of the farm wherever it was
been that benefit would result from it. We might also have mentioned that the work of
clearing these flat lands of a heavy growth of timber has been well done. At the time
we were there a good many acres of the later clearing had been stumped and piled ready
for burning with the surface left as clean as it was possible to make it. The fences were
pretty good, but owing to the nature of the land it was not practicable to have the fields
of that even size or shape which is so readily done on a farm with a more uniform sur-
face. The land was uniformly clean, and the cultivation very thorough. This was par-
ticularly noticeable in the hoed crops. The land had been well prepared, the crop had
been well put in, and the after management was perfect. We often find this to be the
case when a Scotchman has the management of a turnip crop. The root crop included
turnips, mangels, corn and carrots, all uniformly good. Besides these hoed crops con-
siderable is done in growing onions. The buildings comprise an old and new set. The
dwelling house and the original buildings do not count for much, but a very good and
comparatively new bank barn has been built at some distance from the old homestead,
and it is Mr. Waterson's intention to build his new house convenient to the lately erected
barns. Mr. Waterson is a good farmer. He has had much to contend against in bring-
ing his farm into its present shape, and the system of farming which he is following
{dairying being a leading feature), appears to be well adapted to local conditions, and to
him we award the Bronze Medal.
Smith Bros.' Farm, Township op Clarence, Russell.
Owing to a large part of this farm being comparatively flat, it had suflered a good
deal from the excessive rain fall in the early part of the season, and did not appear to the
same advantage as it would have done if the season had been an average one. The build-
ings are those which were on the farm when the Smith Bros, bought it, and are some-
what dilapidated, and not very well suited for the requirements of the farm. In this
way these young men are placed at a considerable disadvantage in a farm competition.
However, this may be said, they are making the very best of their conditions. They are
bringing intelligence and energy to bear on the operations of the farm. The land is well
cultivated. The stock (grade Durhams) has been carefully bred, and their management
of it is far in advance of the general average of this part of Ontario. Getting back to
Rockland in good time, in the afternoon we ppent an hour or two very pleasantly with
Mr. Edwards going over the large mills. A busy scene it is where hundreds of men are
employed and 20,000 or 30,000 feet of lumber an hour is cut, besides immense quantities of
shingles, lath, etc. Taking the steamer for Ottawa at 5 p.m. we had a very pleasant sail
to the capital.
On making inquiry we found the distance required to be driven to reach the farms
entered in this part of the County of Russell was much greater than we had supposed.
A drive of between fifty and sixty miles, and four farms to be seen was to be our first
day's work ; that is, if there was enough of daylight to do it in. If that could not be
done it meant staying over in Ottawa until the following week — and that we did not
want to do, being anxious to get back to our own farms.
At sunrise we were up, and not long after on the road. We had made it a condition
with our liveryman that he was to give us a team that could do the work we wanted to
get through with. At the hotel door the driver asked us to get into the rig as quickly
as possible for his horses would stand no fooling, and then after driving at a twelve miles an
hour pace for eight or ten miles until the sharp edge was off" them mentioned incidentally
that a few days before they had run away with the manager of one of the leading city hotels,
breaking his leg in two places, but he thought that now when we were well out of the city
and had plenty of head room there was not much danger. The first stopping place was
Metcalfe, 21 miles from the city. This was the home of the late Ira Morgan, who for so
many years represented this Division on the Board of Agriculture and Arts. On the way
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we passed many fine farms, and the general indications were that the farmers in this
section are fairly prosperous. Another reason we had for thinking so besides being guided
in our opinion from what we saw of fine farms and pretty good homesteads, was,
that the roads we drove on during the day had been well made and are kept in good
repair. We have, generally speaking, found that the class of men who farm well also
take an interest in having good roads to take their produce to market.
Mr. Edward Whiteside's Farm, Township of Russell, Russell,
South of and adjoining the village of Metcalfe and bounded on the front by the
Ottawa and Metcalfe gravel road is the above mentioned farm. The owner is a pushing
energetic good farmer. The soil is deep and fertile. The cultivation fair. Some of the
fields of grain were rank and heavy ; others, notably peas and barley, badly destroyed
by the rains of early summer. In the stock department dairying is made somewhat of a
specialty. The fences were fairly good, and considerable attention has been paid towards
keeping everything about the farm tidy. A noticeable weakness was the couch grass and
thistle's that were to be seen in many of the fields. There is this to be said, however,
that Mr. Whiteside has only had the farm in his hands for three years, and when he
bought it he had to take these weeds into the bargain. There is no doubt from the way
he is now farming it, it is only a question of a short time when it will be very much
cleaner. The barn buildings are a complete new set. They have been well designed and
are admirably suited to th^, requirements of the farm.
Allan McDonell's Farm^ Lot 40, Oon. 9, Tp. of Russell, Russell,
Bronze Medal.
Leaving Mr. Whiteside's we drove for seven or eight miles in a north-easterly direc-
tion to Mr. McDonell's. The home farm of 100 acres had been entered, although this
gentleman farms altogether 400 acres. The one we had come to see is one of the very
best in this part of the country. It is pleasantly situated with a gentle slope from where
the buildings stand near the centre line of the farm to the east and west. On the west
side the slope continues to the public road which is the boundary on that side. On the
east side, at the width of one field, it touches on to level land. This flat land extends for
the width of three fields. The higher lands are well underdrained, and the lower fields have
through them a deep and wide ditch into which all the underdrains on that side of the farm
empty. The soil on the higher fields is inclined to be sharp, and that on the lower level a
rich porous clay, having in it a considerable percentage of sand. At one time there was a
good deal of stone on parts of this farm. This has all been removed. The fields with one
exception are of an even size of ten acres, and are so laid out that all open on to a private
road running to the farm buildings. The crops comprise 12 acres of wheat; 30 acres of oats,
and oats and barley ; 10 acres ol corn, and a small quantity of potates ; the balance is hay
and pasture. The corn, which had been sown on sod, did not look very promising ; it was
too thin, and from some cause had not done well. With that exception, and one field of
oats which had been somewhat injured by the rain, the crops were heavy and even. The
fences are fairly good, bu*^^ not much can be said about the buildings as they are now
in a measure being reconstructed, and among the changes a silo is being built, and ensilage
will be fed the coming winter for the first time on this farm. The strong feature on this farm
is the successful business doing in dairying. Thirty-eight cows are milked this season, the
milk being sent to the cheese factory as long as it is open. In the winter butter-making is
carried on at home. All that is made, excepting what is required for home use, is sent to
Ottawa at a fixed price of 25 cents per lb. A correct account of the amount realized from
the cows is kept. Last year thirty cows were milked, the produce of which realized $1,502.73.
This sum was made up as follows : For milk sent to the cheese factory, $774.45 ; for butter
sold, $567.24; from sales of calves and veal, $111.07; 200 lbs. of butter kept over, $50.
This makes a small fraction over $50 per cow.
The dairymen who are realizing from $22 to $30 per cow when they read this had
better stop and think, and ask themselves if there is not something wrong in their manage-
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merit. That there is, there can be no doubt whatever. We have been on farms in OxfortI
in Peterborough, in Russell, and in other parts of Ontario where from $40 to .$.50 per cow is
regularly realized, and what these men can do others can, if they bring the same skill and
good judgment to bear on the business. There is one thing we may rest assured of, and
that is the man who gets the big returns is not going to confine his operations to the sum-
mer season alone. Winter dairying in connection with summer dairying is now no longer
an experiment ; it has been carried on by many farmers in different parts of the province,
and under diff"ering local conditions, and has proved to be a marked success. Unquestion-
ably there are great possibilities for this branch of farm industry, and the successful dairy-
man of the future is going to be the man who carries on this business during the greater part
of the year.
The class of cows which have been used of late years his been a cross between Ayr-
shire and Shorthorn. These have proved very satisfactory as milkers, but, as an experi-
ment, crossing with Holstein is now being tried. From information obtained from many
men who have had much experience, and from our own observation, we are strongly
inclined to think that a cross between an Ayrshire and a milking Shorthorn is pretty hard
to beat ; and certainly the records of men like Mr. Sidney Wey, one of last year'.s com-
petitors, and Mr. McDonell this year, go to bear that out.
In the summer pasture is depended on nearly altogether. It may be remarked in
this connection that Mr. McDonell has a 150 acre farm adjoining, which is used entirely
for pasturing. The winter feed is hay and straw with meal and some bran. This coming
winter ensilage will be fed for the first time. Mr. McDonell is a shrewd, money-making
farmer — a man who can give an intelligent reason for all he does, and one who has been
very successful. Our last work for the day was to be to visit
Mr. D. p. McPhail's Farm, Township of Mountain, Dundas.
On enquiring the way to reach this farm we were told to go by the road leading to
the village of Ormond and then on to Vernon, following the road through that little ham-
let, and there was no likelihood of our mistaking Mr. McPhail's farm when we came in
sight of it — for there was such a largeness about it that it was sure to attract our atten-
tion. This we found to be the case. The farm extends to 550 acres. The buildings very
extensive and showy ; they form three sides of a square, are well fitted up, have abun-
dance of stable room, and are in every way well adapted for the system of farming carried
on on this large farm. A prominent feature on this farm is the excellence of the stock,
including both horses and cattle. Mr. McPhail is of more than local fame as the owner
and breeder of high class stock. The Shorthorns include animals bought from such noted
breeders as John Miller, Arthur Johnson, Mr. Bell and others. We saw among other good
animals a particularly fine cow [)urchased from the last named gentleman, and a two-year
old bull is now being used in the herd which took the first prize at the Ottawa show in
1891. Thero were also some very promising young bulls on hand which had all the
appearance of developing into fine animals. As the owner of high class horses Mr. Mc-
Phail takes an equally prominent place. We were, however, a little unfortunate in not
seeing the finest, which was up in the western counties where he was being used for the
season. Besides the pure bred cattle a large herd of high class Durham grades were to
be seen grazing in the rich pastures. The general management of the farm appeared to
be good, and the crops indicated a farm well attended to. We would consider Mr. Mc-
Phail a pushing, progressive farmer and a man who is doing much good in the way of
introducing first-class stock into the section around where he lives.
Getting back to Metcalfe late at night we concluded it was better to remain there
rather than go back to the city, as by so doing we would save by not having to retrace
part of the road next day. We were very anxious to make the best possible arrangements
for facilitating the carrying on of our work. It was important, for unless we finished up
the four farms still remaining on the list next day we could not reach home until the fol-
lowing week. However, as it turned out we had not much trouble in gstting through,
for alter driving to each of the farms we were told by the owners of three of them that
they did not wish to compete, and the only one left to be inspected was that of Mr. Ben-
jamin Rothwell.
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Mr. Rothwell's Farm, Lot 19, Con. 1, Township op Gloucester, Russell.
Silver Medal.
This farm is one of the front lots of the township of Gloucester and borders on the
Ottawa river, and is situated a little over throe miles from the city, and is reached by the
road that runs by the shores of the Rideau river, turning off near the point where the
waters of that liver join those of the Ottawa. The farm contains 330 acres, 100 acres of
which is south of tlie main road which divides this property, the remainder being bounded
on one side by the public road, and on the other washed by the waters of the Ottawa.
North of the road and about the centre of the farm a high bluff of limestone runs nearly
across the property, and from this commanding point a view is obtained of surpassing
beauty and grandeur. Seldom have we seen anything to compare with it as we saw it
that bright morning. Directly in front flowed the river, like a broad silver riband. As
the eye followed down and across the stream at the distance of twelve miles could be seen
outlined the little village of Cumberland. On the opposite shore and in the neighboring
province were to be seen the church spires of Buckingham and L'Ange Gardien as they
shone brightly under the noonday sun. In the lich valley on either side were to be seen
the farmhomes as far as the eye could reach, while high above and forming a fitting back-
ground rise the daik pine-clad summits of the Laruentian Hills.
We found this an exceedingly well managed farm, and it recalled to
our memory another which we had visited a few years ago, owned by
the late Mr. McKellar, ol the Richmond road, situated about the same
distance from Ottawa, only in a different direction. The similarity consisted in
their owners, both being very successful in the same line, that of producing milk for city
consumption. On the farm fifty cows are kept. Some of these are well bred Shorthorns,
but most of them of mixed breeding, selected with a view of their being heavy milkers
No cow is retained on the farm for more than one season that does not prove to bt a good
milker. A very liberal system of feeding is carried out, Mr. Rothwell fully realizing
that two important essentials in successful dairying are a careful selection of cows with a
constant weeding out of unprofitable ones, and a judicious aiid liberal system of feeding.
Large quantities of mill and other foods are purchased and fed in addition to that grown
on the farm, one item going to make up the bill of fare being a carload (18 tons) of linseed
meal yearly. Nearly 300,000 pounds of milk was the output for twelve months ending
the first of May, 1892, the usual average per cow being from $85 to $9.5 per annum. It
must be remembered that the milk is sold to city customers and not sent to factories, and
some allowance must be made for the extra cost of putting on the market. As will be
readily understood the system of farming and the crops grown are such as are besb adapted
for feeding dairy stock, one of the principal crops being red clover. Over sixty tons had
been cured and stored away prior to our visit. Besides this, other grasses are largely
gfown ; a sixteen acre field of timothy yielding a very heavy crop was being handled at
the time we were there. The soil in the main is a rich clay loam, which is kept in a high
state of fertility with first-class cultivation and the large quantity of manure which is
made on this farm. The richness of the soil could be seen in the crops — noticeably in a
large field of Bonanza oats, which the owner expected to yield, if the season continued
favorable, ninety bushels an acre, and as far as we could judge he did not appear to be
overestimating. Several acres of potatoes are generally grown. These are either fed to
the cows or sold according to the prices ruling. Besides being strong in dairy lines, Mr.
Rothwell has a great fondness for good horses, and the profits of the farm are made up in
no small degree from the successful handling of this class of stock. Among the tine ones
on hand at the time we were there was a bay carriage stallion, 16^ hands, of rare style
and finish. One or two foals are bred annually, the fall being preferred to the spring as
the season for breeding, that season being, as Mr. Rothwell puts it, " the best for all
parties concerned." The buildings are a fairly good lot, including a bank barn, 110x40
feet, with a nine foot stone basement. The other buildings include all that are required
for a farm of this size, and are well suited for the particular style of farming followed.
The dwelling house, garden, lawns and shrubbery are in keeping .vith this well appointed
farm, and indicate very plainly that the proprietor is one of those men who realize to its
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fullest extent that pleasant surroundings have no little to do in making life enjoyable.
The orchard is one of the best managed and thriftiest looking that we have seen ; in all
there are six hundred trees. These have been planted from three to ten years. The trees
are mainly Duchesses. The fruit is all sold in the city, there being at all times a good
demand for what is grown in the locality. After being most hospitably entertained we
bade Mr. Rothwell good-bye, drove back to the city, and finding that we had a few hours
to spare, went out and had a look over the Dooainion Experimental farm. At 11 [).m.
we took the night train for Toronto, and the next day reached our respective homes. We
may say, that we came back with a much higher opinion of those eastern counties than we
had before, both as regards their relative value as farming lands and the class of farming
there carried out. Like many other men we had formed our impressions from what was
to be seen from the car windows as we passed through on the G. T. R.
General Conclusions.
Before closing our report we think it well to draw attention to the following obser-
vations :
1. That stock keeping of one kind or another was a leading object on all the best
farms we examined.
2. That dairy farming in some shape was the line followed in about eight out of
every ten of the farms we were on. That as the result in studying out for ourselves, and
from information acquired from many sources, we are strongly of the belief that the dairy
farmer is chcidedhj more prosperous, and has suffered less during the past few years by
what is termed "depression in agriculture" than the farmers following other lines,
including those who have made meat producing a specialty, and who up to within the last
few years made no little money by it,
3. When it is considered what the most intelligent dairymen are doing in the way of
realizing large returns from their cows, it goes to show what are the great possibilities for
dairying in Ontario if those engaged in the business would exercise the same good judg-
ment in breeding and selecting the best class of cows, and in providing a full supply of
milk producing food for them during the whole milking season, as the most successful
men in the business now do.
4. We have seen it clearly demonstrated that the ordinary farmer owning a farm of
fdir average soil, but which has been exhausted by continual cropping, can restore it to a
state of fertility by judicious stock feeding or dairying, when close attention is paid to all
those matters of detail so essential to real success in farming along any line.
5. For the first time we have had an opportunity this summer while carrying on the
work of farm judging of seeing the benefits derived by farmers and others living in a coun-
try where the municipal legislators have not only passed a herd law, but where they see
that that law is actually enforced. We drove long distances through the county of
Dundas without seeing an animal running at large. We saw for ourselves the great
advantage it is to the farming community to have such a law enforced, and we a^so saw
in what way it would be a gain to the poor man with his one cow to be allowed to use
the grass which, without such a law, is generally eaten off by the pigs, sheep and cattle,
often of well-to do but greedy farmei-s. We made it a subject of much inquiry, and found
that everyone who gave an opinion upon it strongly favored a compulsory law.
Speaking of matters more directly connected with our work, we might say that as this
year has finished up the second time that the Province has been gone over since the Board
inaugurated the system of prize farm competition, and as we have had during the twelve
years that the work has been going on, perhaps special opportunities afforded us of form-
ing an opinion of the value of this part of the Association's work, we may be permitted to
say that the competitions have caused no little interest in the sections where the prizes
were being competed for, and we have reason to believe have been no mean factors in
advancing the interests of agriculture. It is also satisfactory to know that there is abun-
dant evidence of a marked improvement in the cultivation and management of a very
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large number of farm?, and even of whole districts, and it is not putting it at all too
strongly to say that a general improvement in agriculture is clearly noticeable since the
first time we went over the Province when carrying out the work entrusted to us. Good
work is being done in many ways, notably we think by the Ontario Government through
the instrumentality of the Provincial Agricultural College and Farmers' Institutes, and in
no small degree by the valuable work which is being done at the Dominion Experimental
Farm, particularly that branch of the work which is carried out with the view. of making
dairying more profitable and of raising the standard of our dairy products in the great
consuming markets.
A few suggestions in regard to these prize farm competitions, if it is considered well
to continue them, and we will close what the reader may have thought was already too
long a report.
It may have been noticed that there are farms included in the entries which have
not been reported on. This has arisen from the fact that certain farms were entered by
the Secretaries without the owners having been consulted, and when we called upon them
after, in some cases, having driven many miles out of our way, we were told that they did
not wish their farms to be examined. Some means should be taken so as to prevent this
sort of thing occurring in the future.
As is known from our preliminary report we had great difficulty in satisfying our-
selves as to the correctness of the course we pursued in awarding the prizes. Amongst
the competitors we have had men who belong to the first rank of the best farmers in the
country — men who are working earnestly and successfully in the direction of solving the
greatest problems that the Canadian farmer has to deal with ; and although largely
engaged in other callings, farming with them is no mere hobby, but it is carried out in
accordance with the soundest business principles, the great aim being to make farming
profitable. The most economic methods are carefully studied out and put in practice.
Rigorous care is exercised so as to reduce leakages to a minimum. Stock management
is carried out the view of realizing the largest profits, not only directly from the animals
themselves, but the indirect value which the manure pile will have on the general opera-
tions of the farm is closely studied out, and the economy of labor is made a leading con-
sideration. Not only is good work being done on their own farms, but they are doing
much to raise the standard of agriculture in all this eastern section of the Province. It
may be asked, why not then award to them the prizes ? The answer is this : The large
expenditure represented in the splendid homesteads, the tine herds and the extensive
improvements on the land — all, it may be added, carried out within a few years — was with
money earned in other occupations, and this, we felt, gave them an undue advantage over
the ordinary farmer. We have always understood that the very essence of this farm com-
petition was to give the man who makes his living off the farm, and who lives by the
farm, at least an even chance with the man of large wealth. And for this reason we
believed that we were carrying out the wishes of the Board, and doing what was in itself
right in being scrupulously careful in fully discounting any advautage which the posses-
sion of wealth might give to the competitor. It must be patent to all that no little dam-
age would be done to agriculture if inducements are held out to farmers to spend their
money in order that their farms should show to advantage.
If it is thought well that sweepstake prizes should be offered for the best managed
farms in the whole Province, as was done six years ago ; then, if we are allowed to make
a suggestion, it would be this, that the course we have deemed it right to follow this year
should not be made use of to prevent these gentlemen from competing if they saw fit. It
would be a battle of giants, and let the strongest win.
We ivould, in a closing word, express our sincere thanks to many of the competitors
for the courtesy and kindness extended to us.
John I. Hobson, ) y ,
T> TT y J udges.
R. Vance, j *
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REPORT OF JUDGES OF PRIZE FARMS, EASTERN DIVISION.
To the Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association :
Your judges appointed to examine farms entered for competition in the eastern divi-
sion of group 6, beg leave to present the following report :
The district assigned to us com})rised the following electoral divisions : North Leeds
and North Grenville, South Leeds, South Lanark, Renfrew North and Oarleton. The
number of farms entered was 42. The names and addresses of the owners are as follows :
List of Entries.
Name.
Robert Hunter
Wm. McGillivray
H. J. Arnold
George Percival
T. E. Conner
Geo. Brown
Alex. Acheson
H. Young
Wm. Pennock
H. Bradley
C. T. Rath
John Foley
Hon. Peter McLaren .
Peter M. Campbell
Herman Loucks ...
Colin King
James Shields
Walter S. Mcllquham .
Richard White
John Uunlop
Robert Delahey
James Briggs
Wm. Durrell
Wm. Hall
Thos. Heeman
John Hamilton
James Hamilton
Donald McLaren
James McCreary . .
I)onald Henderson
James Frazer
John McNie
John Halliday
John Moorhouse
.Tohn Grant
Thos. Graham
Thos. Graham, Jr
•James Bearnian
Geo. W. Monk, M.P.P
Richard Richardson
John Scissons . .
P. O. Address.
Smith's Falls.
Frankville
Jasper
Phillipsville ,
Forfar ,
Elgin
Lansdowne . .
Perth
Balderson
Smith's Falls.
Lanark . . .
Pembroke
County.
Sand Point . . ,
Arnprior ....
Lochwinnoch ,
Burnstown . .
Springtown . . .
Panmure
Kinburn ... .
Bell's Corners
South March.
Hazledean . . , .
Dunrobin . . . .
Leeds.
South Leeds.
South Lanark.
Lanark.
North Renfrew.
Renfrew.
South Renfrew.
Carleton.
These farms were widely scattered, requiring much longer drives to reach them than
on any previous year.
Your judges commenced work at Smith's Falls, June 25th. This is a picturesque
and thriving town in Lanark county, 216 miles east of Toronto on the C. P. R. and 45
miles south-west of Ottawa. The buildings are chiefly of brick and some of them are
very handsome. Beautiful gardens surround many of the residences, the streets are
neatly kept, as are the majority of the buildings. The stores do a thriving business, the
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hotels are altogether better managed than is usually the case in places of equal size. The
population is now 4,500. Messrs. Frost & Wood, one of the leading manufacturing firms
of agricultural implements in Canada, reside and conduct their business here, which adds
not a little to the prosperity of the place. The Rideau river divides the town, and just
a little to the south and east lies the beautiful Rideau lake. The first farm visited was
the property of
Mr. "VVm. McGillivray, Smith's Falls, Leeds.
Silver Medal.
It is situated on the Jasper road, 2| miles south-east of the town above described,
and is but one lot removed from the bank of the Rideau river. It contains 116 acres.
The proprietor did not know his farm was entered, therefore made no attempt to specially
prepare it. The house, buildings and fences were in apple pie order ; both indoors and
out everything seemed in perfect trim. The farm is what many western men would
term a somewhat wet one, but it has been well and carefully managed. Mr. McCxillivray
is one of those who has made farming pay, and at the same time reared an intelligent and
progressive family.
The house is a comfortable red brick on stone foundation, the wood-work of which
was well painted inside and out, the green window shutters giving the house a finished
and comfortable appearance. The out-buildings, while inexpensive, were well kept and
comfortable. The fences like the buildings were very good.
The growing crops were — wheat 1 5 acres, peas 9, oats 33, corn 2|, fodder corn 2^,
potatoes 2, roots 2|, garden and orchard 2, hay 39, balance pasture, lanes, etc. The
stock kept includes 9 horses, 35 cattle, 20 sheep, 15 pigs, 100 hens. The horses were a
useful lot, in good condition and well cared for. The cows were grades, the milk was
made into butter and the skimmed milk was fed to calves and pigs. The yearly returns
per cow was about f 30, without counting the value of the skim milk. A pure bred
shorthorn male is used. Just before our visit, a handsome young bull had been bought
from Mr. Arlhur Johnston, Greenwood, Ont. From 14 to 20 head of cattle are stall fed
each year for the English market. The mode of feeding is good pasture in summer sup-
plemented, when needed, with a little grain ; in winter, ground grain, roots and fodder
corn. A few young cattle are usually wintered in the shed, these have free access to the
yard. The pigs were of good quality. Until recently Berkshires have been bred, but it
was determined to try Yorkshires, and a pair were bought. Like the bull, they had
arrived a few days before our visit. Both pigs and sheep are kept in a thrifty condition,
and are usually sold at an early age as prime butchers' animals.
The implements were well cared for. It was quite evident that the proprietor did not
buy every tool the travelling agents desired to sell, and just as evident that Mr. McGilli-
vray knew the secret of prolonging the life of his tools and making them do good work.
All that was needed was here, and nothing more — no old tools lumbered the fence corners,
no new ones were stored that were better unbought.
The manure ^ile was carefully watched and not allowed to leach; no liquid is per-
mitted to waste. The solid made in winter is piled and heated and put on the land in
the spring and plowed under. In June the barnyard is cleaned up, the contents piled,
rotted and plowed in in the fall. The land is well plowed, fall and spring, and the
harrow is freely used. Five hundred and forty rods of stone and plank drains have been
constructed ; the stone worked well for a time ; as yet the planks have given good satis-
faction.
Mr. McGillivray was one of the few competitors who knew the names of the different
varieties of grain he had sowed. Several sorts were being tried ; in peas Scotch Creepers
were the favorites. Crowns were also grown. In 1891, Campbell's White Chaff wheat
gave the best results, yielding 32 bushels per acre ; the crop this year looked very well,
better than the White Russian. The Cave oats had been tested and were preferred
before any other sort.
The hoed crop was clean and well kept. The plants were making a vigorous growth.
The kitchen garden was the best we saw while among the competitors, containing all
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the necessary vef^etables, which, like the roots and corn, were thrifty and clean. A num-
ber of handsome shade trees had been planted and were now grown to considerable size.
Besides the farm entered, the proprietor owned another estate of 400 acres. When
we learn that these broad well-kept acres have been earned by the energy and thrift of
Mr. McGillivray and his family, we are bound to admire the sturdy man who has
achieved this success. A drive of t.wo miles and a half brought us to the farm of
Mr. Robert Hunter, Smith's Falls, Leeds.
Here we were impressed with a handsome white brick residence, but the farm was
not in show condition, and, as the owner desired to withdraw it, we did not proceed with
the examination but continued our journey one and a half miles west, and arrived at the
home of
Mr. Henry Arnold, Smith's Falls, Leeds,
the next competitor. Two hundred acres composed the farm ; 20 acres were sown with
oats, 4 with spring wheat, 10 with barley, 3 with peas, 3 with corn, 2 with potatoes, ^ with
roots, and 40 were in hay. The stock kept were grades throughout, which are bred to
grade sires. The proceeds received from the cheese factory averaged about |25 per cow
for the season, about $10 additional per cow was received after the season closed and
before it opened, making a total of $35 per cow for the year. Eleven cows are kept, and
fifteen breeding ewes ; the lambs are sold to the butcher, usually averaging $3.50 to $3.75.
The farm is divided in the centre by a lane, a tier of fields lying on each side, except
at the distant end where a sugar bush and a swamp occupy a space on one side, a tier of
fields being on the other. The house is a comfortable stone, very home- like within and
without ; the buildings were of the ordinary Canadian style, such as the last generation
seemed to delight in, and though old they were in fairly good condition It was evident
to even the casual observer that at one time this had been a very neatly kept and well-
equipped farm. The owner has been a confirmed invalid for several years. He is one of
the pioneers of the section and is very highly respected. A son now acts as working
manager and tries to do all the work, with the assistance of a boy who is engaged for
eight months each year; the result is the work ie too great for the laborers ; it cannot be
as thoroughly done as it should be; that attention to detail which alone can make a farm
profitable cannot be given.
This was the last entry in South Elmsley. The next township visited was Kitley,.
also in North Leeds. About five miles to the south east of Smith's Falls is the attractive
home and fertile farm of
Mr. George Brown, Jasper, Leeds.
Bronze Medal.
It is a square hundred ; the buildings are situated a distance from the public road
perhaps a third of the distance down the farm and near the middle as width woes.
We found Mr. Brown a gentleman of keen insight, very progressive — in fact, ahead of
the age. His system of farming in many respects is unique, and his home one of the
most attractive it has been our good fortune to inspect. The house is partly of stone
partly of concrete, all rough -cast, and is a commodious and rather handsome country
house, pleasantly though not extravagantly furnished. An air of refinement pervades
the interior, everything is very convenient ; the soft water cistern is a large inexpensive
tank located over the kitchen, from which the water is drawn by a tap which is placed
over the sink ; the latter by means of a metal pipe conveys the slop out of the house and
away ; other details are as conveniently arranged. A glass porch has been added to the
south side of the house and opens into and forms part of the sitting-room, which while not
costly adds much to the beauty of the room ; it is a graceful though miniature conserva-
tory. In it a number of rare and pretty plants thrived luxuriantly, thus enlivening and
adorning the room without being a nuisance.
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The grounds in front of the house were decorated with clumps of many sorts of
native trees and a few Manitoba maples dwarfed. The large trees are at such a distance
from the house that they do not shut out the sunlight or spoil the view. These were
festooned with hanging baskets. The flowering shrubs, roses and honey-locusts, together
with a splendidly kept lawn, added not a little to the gracefulness and simple elegance of
the surroundings. A nicely pruned cedar hedge shelters the lawn from the north wind,
and pretty clumps composed of various trees protects the house from the north-east and
north west gales. But I hear some hard-worked farmer say : " Confound the flowers,
the handsome furniture and closely clipped lawns." Not so fast, my friend ; these things
add much to the pleasuie of lite if you know how to woo and win them ; but alas ! we all
do not. Mr. Brown does, and while he has all these and time to take care of them, he
also has one of the cleanest and most fertile farms we inspected. Only one man is
hired, and he but for eight months, yet Mr. Brown is not an over-worked man, but finds
lime to read and think ; he is very well informed.
The kitchen garden includes considerable small fruit. Immediately adjacent was a
half acre of strawberries, which the owner said were very profitable. They were in
excellent condition and most inviting. With these we could find no fault, but would have
liked to have examined them longer and more closely, but alas ! we had to leave this
happy spot before our self-imposed though pleasing task was finished, in fact, hardly begun.
Such is life. The out-buildings are quite ordinary, all are frame but one, which is of
logs. The southern part of the farm is occupied by two woodland pastures. The crops
consist of barley, 7 acres ; oats, 27 ; buckwheat (sown where the corn failed to germi-
nate), 3J ; potatoes, 1 ; meadow, 38. The hay and grain crops were very rank ; the
fertility of the farm is ever increasing. The grain and hay is all fed save when dear,
then the owner limits his purchase of cattle, and sells a portion of his produce, but
usually feeds all. The arable land is plowed twice in the fall, rarely in the spring, but
at that season is cultivated and harrowed well, and sown either with broad-caster or drill.
The land is usually seeded with timothy and clover with the second crop, which may be
barley or oats. The hay land is mowed twice, or mowed once and pastured once the
second year. Immediately after haying the sod is lightly plowed and worked well ; later
in the season it is plowed more deeply; the stubble land not needed is treated in a similar
manner. The manure is applied at the rate of ten loads to the acre immediately after
removing the first crop of hay from the field. As soon as spread the field is thoroughly
harrowed.
From four to eight horses and colts are kept. The mares are bred to pure bred
sires. No other stock is bred. Two cows only are kept, these to supply the house
with milk and butter. Cattle are bought, fatted and sold both winter and summer ; the
number turned off is limited only by the amount of feed the farm produces. A number
of young stock are fed in the yard each winter ; these have access to a shed and
straw-stack, and are fed all the hay they will eat twice each day ; those in the stables
are fed barley and oatmeal, equal quantities, and all the clover hay they will eat with-
out waste. All stock is pastured in summer except working and driving horses. At
the time of our visit, Mr. Brown had a large herd of promising feeders ; all were
dehorned. In this condition he finds them less trouble and much better in every way.
He formerly tied the feeders up, but now puts a number in pens like sheep. He says
these feed better and with less destruction of food than those whose horns were allowed
to remaiu.
The fences were built a long time ago; those surrounding the farm, and on each side
of the lane, are all that are required ; but some farmers would like to see more division
lines. There are perhaps as many now as money making demands. On the premises are
sufficient rails to supply temporary fences when needed. There is a growing opinion that
these are better than permanent ones where the land is unbroken and arable.
The plan adopted reduced the required labor in every quarter. Nothing is done by
human effort that can be profitably performed by other agencies. Mr. Brown's " head
saves his heels " and that of his servants. He estimates his net profit at $1,000 per
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year — a comfortable income and a pleasant home. Who will say in this age of labor
difficulties that the plan chosen is not a good one 1 The succeeding farm that demanded
our attention was owned by
Mr. George Percival, Frankville, Leeds,
and was situated about 14 miles south of Smith's Falls and 1| east of Frankville, on the
9th con. of Kitley, lot 17, containing 150 acres. It formed a slightly elevated water-
shed, there being a fall both to the east and west. The soil is principally clay loam.
The fiel Is were clean, and the crops promising, with two exceptions, a piece of peas and
]iart of a field of wheat which had been drowned out.
No weeds were here to be seen, although the neighboring farms were full of mustard
and daisy. The crop consinted of 4 acres of wheat, 8 of barley, 20 of oats, 2 of peas, 10
of corn for silage, 16 of grass, 1| of potatoes; there was also some millet sown.
Although 125 rods of open drains were dug, the farm was badly in need of more draining,
and would be much more profitable if this were done. This desideratum the proprietor
intends to accomplish. The fences are old, but the outside ones have been rebuilt. The
inside fences were less tidy, but are to be rebuilt.
The farm buildings are old and not as tidy as they should be. The pig pen, an
important feature on a dairy farm, was so constructed that the valuable manure was
allowed to go to waste to a considerable extent. This very serious leakage we found on nine-
tenths of all the farms inspected. Farmers do not seem to realize that the manure pile
is one of their chief sources of income. The man who neglects this important feature or
who does not handle it in the best possible way is losing heavily on all his feeding opera-
tions, or rather is not making nearly what he ought to make or could make. This is one
of the details that nea "ly all of us neglect, and lose heavily thereby ; it is one of the
causes which has increased to no small degree the present agricultural depression. Here,
too, as on very many other farms, in fact, on nearly every estate we came to, the orchard
was much neglected, not properly pruned, nor the land tilled or manured ; this is also a
r.-ason for loss of revenue.
The dwelling house is a frame of the old style, home-like and well-kept, the nicely
painted white exterior, green window shutters, screen doors and large handsome windows
make this abode very attractive. The home-like beauty is enhanced by the fine grove of
trees in the front yard and along the roadside, continuing nearly the entire length of the
estate.
The cultivation is usually accomplished by plowing in the fall, and thorough cultiva-
tion in the spring. If the land is not clean it is plowed again in the spring. Much of
the manure is used for top dressing in the spring, though some of it is put on in the fall ;
that used in this way is thoroughly incorporated with the soil by cultivating with the
harrow. Coarse manure when applied is plowed under.
The stock kept includes 8 horses, 18 milk cows, 8 young cattle, and 16 pig.s. The
main features in the management of this farm were the scarcity of weeds, and the excel-
lence of the cows. Nearly all of them gave evidence of being superior milkers ; several
were Holstein grades, and were typical dairy cows. They are being bred tc a pure bred
Holstein bull of good quality. The milk is sent to a cheese factory. The returns for
1891 averaged $30 per cow, but the proprietor expected to increase the above average
during the season of 1892. $5 per cow is usually made after the close of the factory
season. A lew calves are reared each year, females being saved from the best cows. The
next competitor was
Mr. Robert Conner, Frankville, Leeds,
who resides a quarter of a mile east of Mr. Percival. His farm is of the same size
as the last, and is, we think naturally, the best property visited. A lane runs through the
middle ; a tier of fields are on each side. These presented a very tidy and exact appearance.
The fences though not good were orderly, and the corners clean and free from weeds,
stone and debris; the rails are principally of cedar. The outbuildings are much like the
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last described. This farm has been rented for some years and is now full of daisies and
mustard, but the owner has again taken it in hand, and will, doubtless, conquer these
weeds.
The crops here were as follows : Wheat 20 acres, oats 40, peas 6, barley 5, buck-
wheat 8, potatoes 2, corn 4. Mr. Conner sells the wheat, but feeds almost all the oats peas,
corn and buckwheat, sells some hay and feeds the rest. Plows a good deal in the (all, and
if the land requires it, plows again in the spring and cultivates well with the harrow.
Piles manure on dry ground and applies in spring and summer by means of plowing and
working it well into the soil. On this farm there are about 150 rods of open drain. The
stock kept includes 9 horses, 14 cows, and 16 hogs; grade males are used.
About 15 miles west and a little south of Frankville, in the To/vnship of Bastard,
South Leeds, is the village of Phillipsville. One mile north of this village is the farm on
which the Acheson family settled in 1835. The present owner is
Mr. Alex. Acheson, Phillipsville, Leeds,
a genial, broad-minded, well-informed man, whom to know is to respect. This estate
has great natural disadvantages, but has been managed exceedingly well. The property,
200 acres in extent, is divided by the public road, 60 acres being on the south side, the
remainder on the north. Part of the farm buildings are on one side and part on the
other. One hundred and twenty acres are cleared, the remainder is marsh and rocky
land. The sketch of this farm shows a plan which seems irregular, but was the best that
could be contrived, the land being broken by rocky swamps. The management of each
of these naturally waste places makes plain the energy, thrift and pluck of the owner.
Few men possess enough of these qualities to make a living on a similar place, yet Mr.
Acheson has wrought out a competency, and converted barren places into valuable tracts.
He has done the best with what he had, and has also been a useful public man. Nothing
is lost here.
The lane which is shown on one side of the farm is put there because the land is
rocky and practically irreclaimable. Thus good land is saved which would otherwise
have to be used for a road. Where the sugar-house stands the land is very rough,
there being immense piles of rocks. Yet it has been well cared for, and the result
is a fine sugar bush of over 1,000 trees. The sugar-house, though economically built,
contains all the best devices for the work ; about 400 gallons of syrup are annually
made.
There are about 340 rods of open drains in operation, some of which have been
constructed at a gr^at cost on account of having to cross rocky ridges which required
blasting. There are also 24 rods of tile drains and 60 rods of stone.
The crop was : Wheat 3 acres, oats 18, corn 9, hay 30. The corn is Native Flint
and Mammoth Sweet, the seed of which was raised on the farm. Except the wheat,
the grain and hay are all fed on the farm and sometimes a little is bought. Sod
land is usually plowed in the fall, sometimes in the spring. After being thoroughly
cultivated, it is sowed with oats or planted with corn, followed by two grain crops,
a hoe crop, and again seeded. The manure is all saved under cover and drawn to
the fields at intervals of from two to four weeks and either spread on the land or
put in small heaps i-eady to be spread, if the land is intended for a hoe crop. The
live stock included 30 cattle, 4 horses, 15 breeding ewes, and 1 breeding sow. These
are bred to pure bred males — the cows to a Shorthorn ball which is kept on the farm.
Ten cows are the usual number. All calves born before the 1st of March each year
are reared, skim milk being fed to them until May or June when the milk is sent
to the cheese factory. Mrs. Acheson is a famous butter-maker, having won first
prizes even when competing with creamery goods at Leeds County Show and at
Belleville. The average receipts per cow for the cheese factory season is $30, The
calves we were shown were a good lot. The cattle are all tied in the stable during
the winter, and let out for water once each day. The cows are fed corn ensilage with
chopped hay and straw twice per day, and a small quantity of meal when milking. The
fattening cattle receive ensilage, and cut straw and meal. The young cattle are fed hay
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and straw as soon as they will eat ; the calves reeeive a few oats daily. The surplus cattle
that are fat are sol<l in the fall, the remainder are fattened for the spring market. The
pigs are sold fat at six months old, the lambs in the fall.
The barn and stables though inexpensive ai'e excellent and kept in good condition.
The stables are of stone and are under the barn, tbe stalls runnuig crosswise ; they accomo-
date 40 head of cattle, two rows beincr fed from one alley. Immediately at the end of the
tiers of cattle in same basement is a Ions; narrow room, part of which has a tight plank floor.
Into this room the manure is conveyed by means of a manure barrow. This device holds
all the manure made by two tiers of animals, and is easily pushed up the passage between
them. When full it is allowed to run down to the manure shed and dumped. It is easily
handled and turned, being balanced on the front wheels. The hind wheels can be raised from
the ground.
The stables are well ventilated by means of windows and ventilators; the latter (four in
number) run to the roof, and end in two cupolas. The floors are water-tight, the liquid
being saved and put on the manure pile ; the cattle and horse manure are mixed. The
horse stable is also in the basement, but divided from the cattle by a tight partition. Toe
barn was constructed by biinoing three old buildings together. These are neatly and
conveniently arranged. The work of tilling and feeding out can each be done easily and
cheaply. The silo and root-house, like the stables and barn, are both convenient and durable,
and were certainly among the best in these particulars of any we examined.
The house and kitchen garden are surrounded on three sides by a neatly painted picket
fence. Fine rows of hard maples and other shade trees beautify the road near the build-
ings. The kitchen garden contained vegetables, currants and grapes. The apple orchard
was in better condition than any inspected ; still a little thinning out of the smaller
blanches wc.^'d have been profltable. The land on which the trees grew was cultivated.
Three miles to the north-west of Phillipsville and a half mile north of Forfar, is the
farm and fine brick residence of
Mr. M. H. Young, Forfar, Leeds.
Silver Medal.
The house and outbuildings are all that can be desired, and the situation is excellent.
The farm is a grand one. Mr. Young had a father, evidently a broad-minded and
successful man, who a lew years before our visit died and left his son in possession of
215 acres of highly improved land which had been beautiful in many ways. Fine groves
of trees adorned the lanes and roadsides. At the north end was an elevation from which
a fine view of the surrounding country could be obtained. Everything the Canadian
farmer could wish seemed to be here complete — house and buildings, orchard and shade
trees, water and excellent arable land. The crops were good and the stock promising.
The growing crop was as follows : Wheat 15 acres, barley 15, oats 25, peas 2, meadow 70.
The coarse grain and hay are fed or sold as may seem most profitable. The mode of culti-
vation is very similar to that last described. The live stock numbex-ed : cows 22, younc
cattle 20, horses 4, colts 2, pigs 20. Milk is sent to the cheese factory. The average return
per cow is $25 per season, and $5 after the season closes.
A drive of three miles^to the south-west brought us to the residence of the next com-
petitor,
Mr. Wm. Pennock, Elgin, Leeds.
Here we found a farm of lighter soil than any heretofore passed upon. The area was
106 acres. The residence was a well-built stone structure; the outbuildings were small
and inexpensive, but neatly kept and amply filled the owner's requirements. The fences
had at first been of rails, but thousanas of cords of stones had been picked up nearly all too
smairto build into a dry wall that would not break down. These were put into the fence
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corners until they really made the foundation of the fence ; then the rails were put
on top of them. When the stones were large enough they were built into walls, which
served as fences. Here was the fines c and best kept sugar bush it has ever been our good
fortune to see; such glorious maples, tall, straight and of great growth, not a limb or stick
was on the ground, or a beast to tramp and injure the roots. In the midst of the bush
was the sugar camp ; a permanent building containing the necessary outfit. The stately
trees had been tapped yearly for upwards of seventy years and were still healthy and
apparently unharmed. The proceeds from this source ranges from $150 to $200 per year.
The live stock on the fttrm were 20 cows in milk, 3 yearling heifers, 2 bulls, 2 calves, 5
old hogs and 14 young ones, and 3 very fine horses ot which the ownei" was proud. They
were splendid upstanding carriage beasts, weighing perhaps 1,200 lb. eachand were in the
pink of condition. The cows were very good, and like the horses were well cared for.
Ayrshire bulls had been used for several years and had left their impress on the herd.
The milk which was sent to the cheese factory averaged $34 ; $33 per head for the
season of 1891, and $3 per head the remainder of the milking period. They are slopped
all summer, and are milked nine months. From January to April (three months) they are
fed good clean straw and a little bran. For fattening cattle Mr. Pennock always wets the
meal and mixes cut straw with it, Oalves are led new milk for one week, skim milk for
four, then corn meal and whey made into porridge ; those which are not reared are killed
and skinned, and fed to the pigs.
The horses are fed whole grain and hay, never ground grain, nor are they pastured.
As soon as the grass is high enough to mow, they are given it. The hogs are fed whole
grain and whey or skimmed milk. They, too, were in tine condition ; but much of
the manure which should have been saved from this pen was being wasted. The
manure is principally used for top-dressing, and is hauled out in winter, and put in
small heaps ready to be spread in the sprin;; The barnyard is scraped in early summer,
and contents piled, rotted and used to top-dress land in the fall.
The growing grain was, 1 acre fall wheat, one-half acre winter rye, one-half
acre large English peas, one-half acre 6-rowed barley, one-half acre 1 -rowed barley, 1
acre white Fyfe wheat, one and a half acres McCarling spring wheat, one-half acre White
Surprise oats, one-half acre Black Tartarian oats, 8 acres of other kinds of oats, 6 acres
corn, one-half acre timothy grass for seed, 28 acres grass. About 25 bushels of wheat are
sold each year, all other grain is fed. About $150 are won in prizes each Jail at the
surrounding exhibitions on samples of cereals and grass seeds, This explains the
small areas of the difi"erent sorts. Mr. Pennock is an old man, and has done a gred,D
amount of work on his property, overcoming difficulties that would have vanquished
a less courageous man ; exact, precise and careful he has stamped his personality on his
surroundings.
A drive of over thirty miles through a most rugged and picturesque country brought
us in sight of Lansdowne, a station on the G.T.R., in the Township of Lansdowne,
South Leeds. Here we had three farms to inspect ; so evenly balanced were they that
it was difficult to decide which should be given the preference ; they belonged to three
friends and were adjacent one to the other. The system was almost identical, the man-
agement and quality of the stock was alike in many respects. The first of these gone
over was a mile and a half northward from the above-mentioned station and was owned by
T. W. Bkadley, Lansdowne, Leeds.
Bronze Medal.
Here we were called to walk caiefuUy over 120 acres. The house was a hand-
some structure and approached by a lane some fifteen rods in length, on each siJe of
which was a row of maples. A few evergreens were planted near the house. The main
barn was 90x40, posts 18 feet, hiproof, side drive floor 24 feet wide, cattle stables at
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each end. The fences were being rebuilt, some of wire, some of posts and boards, some
patent. The buildings may be termed good and the fences fair. This farm required
considerable diaining. There was at the time of our inspection between 300 and 400
rods of open drains operating, but no tiles had been used. More draining of the right
sort would prove very profitable here, as well as on nearly all the farms in this district.
The grain and hay were a fairly good crop and tolerably clean. The lanes and buildings
are not as free from debris as they should have been. The 'system of cultivation
usually followed by many of the competitors, was, plow land in fall, cultivate in
spring and sow. We found the difference chiefly in thoroughness rather than in system.
Where men put a good deal of wisely directed work on the land they invariably obtain
good crop*; while those who did just as little work as possible, say plow once in fall, in
the spring harrow a little and sow, though they own their farms, barely make a living.
This was very clearly shown by the experiments conducted by Mr. Bedford, of the
Dominion Experimental Stition. Where the land was thoroughly worked both spring
and fall the yield of No. 1 hard spring wheat averaged 35 bushels to the acre ; in the
same field where fairly worked spring and fall the average yield was 20 bushels per
acre, and where cultivated as the average Canadian works his land the yield was 15
bushels per acre. Mr. Bradley was apparently handling his land and stock well ; his
system was the one in general practice. Fifteen cows were kept — a lot of good Ayrshire
grades in fine condition. During the season the milk is sent to the cheese factory.
Before the season opens and after it closes, butter is made. The average return per cow
for the entire year is about S32. Four calves are usually reared each year. A small
flock of grade Shropshire ewes were also kept. These were bred to a pure bred ram.
The manure is nicely piled in June and applied after the plowing is done in the fall
and cultivated in with the grain in the spring. Hay, grain, and live stock are sold
annually. His neighbor,
Mr. J. S. Foley, Lansdowne, Leeds,
"was the next competitor. Two hundred acres were entered. The crops here were
unusually heavy, and from their color and general appearance we concluded the farm was
very fertile. The course followed is to sow oats on sod, next a crop of wheat, then
barley and seeds (clover and timothy.) The mmure is treatei as at the last farm and
applied in the fall to the land to be seeded the following spring. Good dairy cows,
horses, sheep and swine were kept here in much the same proportion and condition as
at Mr. Bradley's. Within a half mile to the east is the home of
Mr. C. F. Rath, Lansdowne, Leeds.
The buildings were handsome and well kept. The farm contains 141 acres, the
crop consists of 28 acres of grain and 40 acres of grass. All grain and hay is fed on the
farm. The system of cultivation is to plow twice and seed down, mow three years,
pastuie one year, plow in fall, in spring cultivate the soil to the depth of four inches and
have a good fine seed bed and sow with drill. Rotation crop : First, oats and peas,
wheat, and seed down with barley. The manure is piled up in early spring, and applied
as top-dressing on plowed land intended for wheat or barley. Bare patches in meadows
are also top-dressed. There are 240 rods of open drain, some of them made with a
scraper so wide that the proprietor can mow and reap across them, no land being lost.
The live stock comprises 17 cows, 4 yearlings, 4 horses 12 sheep and 8 hogs.
Butter is made spring and fall ; milk sent to cheese factory in summer. Cows average
for factory season .S34 per cow, remainder of year ^Q per cow. Calves are fed skim milk
in spring, and meal and water in summer.
A drive of 50 miles in the north-easterly direction again brings us to Smith's Falls.
Much of the country passed through is naturally good, but was in many cases yellovr with
mustard, or white with daisies. At a distance some of the fields appeared snow-clad.
Another very troublesome weed has made its appearance here as in other sections of the
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country, namely, the sow-thistle. We were asked many questions concernincr this plant ;
also, what we thought were the best methods to exterminate the other. We therefore
append a description of each. The cuts were kindly lent us by the Fariuers' Advocate.,
London. The description is by Prof. Panton, O.A.C., Guelph.
Leucanthemurii vuJgare. (Ox-eye Daisy.)
Sinapis arvensis (Charlock or Mustard.)
Leucanthemum vulgare. (Ox-eye Daisy.) A common weed in many jmrts. Its large flowers,
bordered by white ray.s, having a yellow disc in ihe centre, make it easy to identify. It is a.
perennial with stems one to two feet high, but sometimes bears flowers, where repeatedly cut
down, when only a few inches in height. It is a diflicul weed to master ; the seeds are numer-
ous and possess much vitality ; the roots last from year to year, consequently where it once
gets a good foothold it is exceedingly diflicult to eradicate. The following methods have been
adopted to get rid of this plant waif :
1. Bare follow ; if any appear in the crop sown thereafter, p-'ck hy hand when in flower,
or spud a shoit distance below the surface.
2. In case of a field in sod, break it up and sow a corn crop.
3. Handpicking. I' doing this, the gathered weeds should not be left to lie upon the
ground or thrown in fence corners, for many seeds often develop ii\ this condition.
4. In badlj- affected places, plow the sod thoroughly and plant a hoed crop, which should
be well cultivated . Nexi year sow and plow in two crops of buckwheat. The thii'd year
plant corn. If this is thor 'Ughly cultivated the daisies will be entirely destroyed.
So)ichns oUraceus (Sow-thistle). This is the annual form of sow-thistle, and while in some
places very common, it is not diflicult to overc mie. It has flowers and lower leaves not
unlike those of the dandelion, but the plant is two to four feet high.
Sonclius arvensis ('erennial Sow-thistle.) This species is much like the preceding, but
very bristly al ng the flower stems and around it on the underside. This perennial has a creep-
ing rootstock, its flowers are bright yellow and larger than those of the annual type. Owing
to its habits of growth it requires rhe most thorough cuMvation to get rid of it, for any part
of its root will grf>w under favorable conditions, something the same as we see in the root of
couch grass. 'J his weed is spreading, for specimens are constantly coming to the writer for
identification ; consequently, great vigilance should be exercised to keep it subdued,
Sinajns arvensis. (Charlock or Mustard.) This is one of the worst weeds found on the
farm, and is, therefore, entitled to considerable notice in this description. Unfortunately,
niany farmers do not consider this weed serious until it has a good start in the fields. They
imagine that the fanning mill can separate it from the grain, and, consequently, it is not to
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be viewed with alarm. Such forget that the plant is robbing the other plants of their food, and
also taking up room which should be occupied by a more profitable crop. By such indifference
it will not be long before the field will produce more mustard than other plants. This plant is
an annual and produces an enormous number of seeds, which can resist adverse conditions that
would destroy the vitality of most seeds. They have been known to grow after being buried
for a period of fifty years. Two things should be remembered in dealing with this pest :
1. Allow no plants to mature and ripen seeds.
2. Cultivate so as to make what seeds are in the ground grow, and destroy the young
plants as soon as they appear, because at this stage they are very tender.
Remedies : 1.. Immediately after the crop is taken off, harrow so as to encourage the
growth of seeds near the surface. A week or two after harrow again, this will destroy many
if not all the young plants. Next, use the cultivator, this will bring more seeds to the sur-
face. These will germinate and a new crop of young plants appear. If the season will
permit, gang plow to kill these, and bring new seed up, and arterwards plow in the fall ; if
any young plants appear after ihis, the frost wili kill them.
Harrow in the spring to start a new crop, if any of the seed near the surface failed to
germinate in the late fall f follow with a cultivator in a few days, and after a time use the
gang plow. Suspend operations for a while, then cultivate and sow buckwheat to be plowed
under when about in flower i harrow well and roll, cultivate after a time at intervnls, until it
is time to sow fall wheat. If this fails to get rid of all, pull the plants before seeding, and
follow witli a crop hoed thoroughly .
2. Some vary this by harvesting the buckwheat and harrowing, etc., much as described
in the first part of the preceding method.. The next seaso't manure well and grow a green
crop, which mus^ be thoroughly hoed and followed by fall wheat.
3. Summer fallow for one season, and then grow a hoed crop.
4 . Follow a system of rotation in which spring crops are not frequent, and keep weeding
out the mustard as soon as its well-known ye low blossoms appear. In all cases sow clean seed.
It is claimed that the seed of the wild mustard is injurious to cattle.
A little to the east of Smith's Falls, in the Township of Montague, South Lanark
is the farm of
Mr. Herman Loucks, Smith's Falls, Lanark.
Bronze Medal.
Four hundred and thirty acres were entered, of which 95 acres were in wheat, 4
in barley, 85 in oat?, 22 in Longfellow corn for silage, .3 in potatoes, 100 in meadow,
the remainder pasture and woods. The woodland not being cleared was well cared
for ; 800 maples are tapped annually.
The crops were very promising, and the farm clean ; several of the wheat fields
presented a vei-y fine appearance. All coarse grains and hay are fed on the farm.
H(-re three crops of hay are taken off, followed by three grain crops. The manure is
applied before the last grain crop, which is usually wheat, when a mixture of alsike, red
clover and timothy is sown. The stubble land is gang-plowed and harrowed in the
fall, later it is carefully single-plowed and allowed to remain undisturbed until the
spring, when it is again gang-plowed and thoroughly harrowed until a good seed bed is
obtained. A drill is used, Mr. Loucks belieiving he obtains a better yield than
where he iised a broad caster. About 500 rods of draining has been laid, some of
•which is of stone and some of plank.
The live stock numbered 42 milk cows, 26 calves and yearlings, 16 horses, and
22 pigs. These, especially the cattle, sheep and pigs were superior and well cared
for. The cows were bred to a Holstein bull. The calves were the best seen among the
competitors. Much of the milk is sold by the quart in Smith's Falls. Butter is made from
that not sold. In summer the cows are pa.stured,in winter they are fed ensilage morning and
evening, hay at noon, and straw to pick over between times. Bran and shorts are also fed.
A number of cattle are yearly fed off at two years old. Yearling cattle are wintered
on straw and hay, the former being the bulk of their food. No calves are killed at
birth ; those not wanted are fattened and sold to the butcher ; those reared are kept
in a stable all the first summer and well fed and not allowed to fail in flesh. In 1891,
the receipts per cow were $65. Water is supplied by means of a windmill and a large
tank. A pipe from the latter is connected with the water trough which runs the full
length of the cattle stables : the animals can drink at pleasure.
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The next farm contained 180 acres, and was the property of
Mr. James Shields, Smith's Falls, Lanark.
Bronze Medal.
Though situated near the last, it was heavier and wetter. Four hundred rods of
tile, and the same of hemlock plank drains, were laid, and were working well. The
fences were very good, principally of posts and rails, one large post being sunk iu
the ground and a smaller wired to' it, the ends of the rails passing between the two.
The buildings were good and kept in splendid order. The cattle were very good
Shorthorn grades ; these were bred to a pure bred Shorthorn bull, bred by Mr.
Arthur Johnston, Greenwood. The cows calved in March. The calves are fed milk
until the first of May, after which they receive other food. The milk is then sent to
the cheese factory. Receipts for factory season average $28 per cow, remainder of
season $15.
Mr. Colin A. King, Smith's Falls, Lanark,
was next visited. His is by nature a much rougher farm than either of the others.
A good deal of draining has been done. The crops were fair ; the stock in good con-
dition ; the buildings and implements orderly and well kept.
Just outside the corporation of the town of Perth, Oounty Lanark, is the
handsome residence and farm of the
Hon. Peter McLaren, Perth, Lanark.
Silver Medal.
The area of this estate is 261 acres on lots 374 in 2nd con. of the Township of
Drummond, also 25 acres, which are in the limits of the town of Perth, making a
total of 286 acres arable land, the total acreage being 625 acres, leaving 339 acres
still in brush land. The growing crop is 12 acres fall wheat, 4 acres two-rowed
barley, 32 acres oats, 15 acres peas, 116 acres meadow, 3 acres potatoes, 10 acres corn,
and 8 acres roots (mangels, carrots and turnips), 76 acres pasture. Coarse grains are
all fed to cattle and horses, and also all the hay. The proprietor describes his system
as follows :
" We break up sod after lying for four years, and take a crop of oats or peas.
On low clay land sow peas, and on the black muck soil oats or barley. We invari-
ably seed down the black muck soil in grass after first crop, and follow up on the
clay land by heavy manuring, and sow wheat after the j)eas. After wheat sow down
with oats ; and take ground that is not seeded down, manure heavily in the fall and
plow it in, putting in roots and potatoes the following spring, and sow ensilage corn.
After corn is taken off give another coat of manure, and sow down with barley or oat?.
"All manure that is made during winter is put on manure pit and left there until
fall, and put on land as stated above. The drains are 4,320 yards of open drains and
1,335 yards of under drains, part of which is stone and part wooden boxes.
"Sixteen cows, Durham grades; calves are kept also; 1 pure Durham bull, 3
Jersey cows, 1 Jersey bull, I Jersey heifer calf, 11 one-year old Durham grades, 12
calves Durham grades, 5 farm horses, 4 brood mares with colts suckling, 2 threo-
year old colts, 4 two-year old colts; !• entire horse, four years old, sired by 'Scalper;' 1
entire colt, one year old, sired by 'Jimcrack ; ' 1 Berkshire boar, 5 breeding sows with
37 pigs suckling, 25 spring pigs fattening. None buo pure bred sires are used.
" To milking cows we feed ensilage corn and meal mixed, then roots and hay
for forenoon diet and same afternoon. Cows in calf not milking we feed ensilage
corn, hay or straw as the case may be ; young stock we feed ensilage corn, straw and
a. few roots. Summer calves get ensilage corn, roots and hay. To fattening stock we
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give ensilage corn, meal and hay twice ^ day when finishing up. Work horses all
get oats and hay and a little bran. Brood mares and young horses are fed twice a day
on ensilage corn and crushed oats mixed and hay, and an allowance of carrots each
forenoon to each horse during the winter. Breeding sows are fed mangels all winter,
along with meal and water. Young pigs are fed canaile and barley mixed, and boiled
roots, all being mixed up together, tiuishing for batcher with scalded peameal and
steeped peas. In summer time the pigs are turned out on clover patches and geb a little
slop besides. The other live stock gets nothing but grass in summer, excepung the
farm horses when they are working. We do not send any milk to the cheese factory,
but feed calves with the milk direct from the cows, and make butter from balance of
milk, you will observe there is a shortage of young cattle, the reason being that we
had a sale of surplus stock two years ago, and since then purchased cattle for fatten-
ing during winter and disposed of them in the spring."
The growing crops were very heavy ; the corn especially was the best seen on any
of the farms gone over with the exception of one. About seventy pounds of butter
was being packed each week. The dairy is very well kept and the butter of excellent
quality.
Both of the houses are of stone. The residence and grounds are beautiful ; the
vegetable and fruit garden is oi;e of the best in Canada.
A drive of five miles to the north,, brought us to the next estate, owned by
Mr. Peter M. Campbell, Balderson, Lanark,
The fences and buildings were in good condition and substantial. The farm contains
1 38 acres. The crops are divided as follows : 5 acres of spring wheat, 6 of fall wheat,
4 of barley, 3 of peas, 14 of oats, 30 of grass, and 10 of rough pasture. The proprietor
thus describes his practice :
" After supplying all household and farm demands, and retaining all the coarser
grains I deem profitable for feed, I sell any surplus, feed the stock all the hay neces-
sary, and sell the remainder. As soon as the crop is harvested 1 plow all I can, I
also try to have all the sod plowed in the fall, unless it is very dry ground which can be
better done in the spring. On sod I generally sow peas or oats, and by applying a little
manure to sod land, I find I get a good return of potatoes and corn. Second year I sow
wheat or barley, and by applying manure hoed crop. Third year, I generally sow with
oats. Fourth year, I manure and seed with barley clover and timothy, or summer-fallow
and seed with fall wheal. We draw all our stable manure to the fields in winter as it is
made. The yard manure I generally put on summer- fallow or fall plowing. I never
plow down green crops, as I think it is more profitable to feed them. We have only
one drain, about 50 rods long, constructed of small stones. This drain runs from the house
and empties into the main ditch which runs across the farm about the middle.
" At present we have two horses ; 6 pigs (Berkshires) ; 21 sheep and lambs
(Leicester and Oxford down grades); 19 head of cattle, consisting of three thorough-
bred Ayrshire, the rest Ayrshire and Durham grades. We have had the privilege of
keeping the Society flock for the last ten or twelve years, and therefore always breed
to the thoroughbred sires.
" In summer we keep our cattle on the grass all the time except the pasture becomes
very dry, and we have to resort to green corn, of which we usually sow from one to two
acres. In the fall when the nights become wet and cold we house them and feed
them roots and corn. In winter they are in the stable all the time with the exception
of three or four hours in the middle of the day, when they are let out to water and tramp
straw in the yard. The horses are on pasture most of the summer, and during the
winter they are stabled and fed hay, oats and occasionally straw and carrots. The
sheep are on pasture in summer, and in winter are kept in the sheep-house with access to
an open yard and fed on hay, roots and coarse grain.
" I consider my annual profits to average $1^000. I realize about $25 per head during
the factory season, and about $6 or $7 per head for the remainder of the year. We feed
new milk to calves for about six weeks, then half skim milk with dried peas meal in it.
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After factory starts they get Saturday night and Sundays' skim milk, with an increase
in the meal, and in it as much water as they can drink. I fed seven calves for the
butcher this spring, realizing $1 per week per head for them, which was the highesfe
price going for them in our section."
Mr, Walter S. McIlquham, Lanark,
nine miles east of Perth, was next called upon. His was one of the best farms in
Lanark, the acreage of which was 340 acres ; the Mississippi divided it. The house was
good and other buildings commodious. Several fine rows of trees had been planted
which had made vigorous growth ; some of the rows were maples and some maples and
cedars alternating. This place had been splendidly fenced and well conducted by the
father of the present owner, and is still in good trim, but the proprietor is trying to da
too much with too little help. The live stock kept were of a superior order. The cattle
were pure bred Shorthorns and Shorthorn grades. The horses are Clydesdales and
Clydesdale grades.
Here we completed our work in the County of Lanark. We returned to Perth, and
took the C.P.R. train to Bell's Corners, a village in Carleton County, eight miles west of
Ottawa. One mile east and bisected by the Nepean and Bytown road are the properties of
Thomas and Wm. Graham, Bell's Corners, Carleton.
Gold and Bronze Medals.
The owners are brothers, each of whom owns about 300 acres. Part of each farm
borders the Ottawa River, a part is higher ground ; the soil varies from alluvial earth
to heavy clay.
When these gentlemen settled here their capital was very small, less than $1,000.
The land was considered by many too wet to be of value. The Messrs. Graham thought
otherwise, and set to work with a will. As the time rolled by their well directed efforts
began to tell ; drains were run wherever needed and water courses straightened.
There are upwards of 7,000 rods of drains constructed and more being added yearly.
What was formerly shunned is now two of the best farms to be found anywhere in
Canada.
For manj"^ years these properties were conducted as one, but as the families grew
to manhood ajid womanhood, the estate was divided, but the system followed on each
farm continued the same. Mr. Wm. Graham has retired, and his son Thomas Graham,
jr., conducts his farm. On this property there are two good dwelling-houses, one of
brick the other of stone and brick ; tvp-o creeks water this freehold. The outbuildings
and fences are good, the former very commodious.
Mr. Thomas Graham also resides in a splendid stone house. The stable
accommodates 106 head of cattle and 12 horses. All the stalls, passages, root-
houses and the silo are floored with large flat stones which are fitted together as
nicely as boards. There is a drop of about four inches behind each stall in the cow
stable. A spring about half a mile distant has been tapped, the waters gather into
a large tank ; from this they are led in pipes across several depressions and hillocks to
the house and here emptied in a cask. The waste from this receptacle supplied the
yard and stalls. Water troughs run the entire length of the stables ; the surplus is
allowed to escape by means of a drain ; by this plan each animal is watered while stand-
ing in the stall simply by opening the trough. The buildings are surrounded by a well
built and strong stone wall. Fine rows of trees are to be seen here and there on these
estates ; about the residence they have been planted in clumps.
The orchards and gardens were in keeping with the other surroundings. The
manure is valued at its true worth ; as made it is put in a manure shed where it remains
for some time ; in the winter it is hauled to the field which is to be hoed the next season.
The snow is scooped away from the spot where a pile is to be, first a few loads from the
horse stables are put on. These act as a starter, enough more is added to manure about
two acres, and thus piles are built over the field to be dressed. This plan is adopted that
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the work of spreading will be made easier. The piles are kept square and trim. The
parts that are not sufficiently rotted in the sprinif are turned. The manure not used
on the hoed crop is applied to the pea fields after harvest, where wheat will be sown the
following spring. Carts are used to redistribute the manure fron the piles before men-
tioned. A cartload is divided into three piles placed five yards apart, which is at the
rate of about 32 wagon loads per acre, a very heavy dressing. As soon as thus distri-
buted it is spread, care being taken that all lumps are broken up, and at once plowed in,
the land harrowed thoroughly and rolled. The liquid manure and all soakage is con-
ducted into a large tank 20x25, 12 feet deep, and from this it is pumped into a manure
tank and drawn to the fields and applied as needed.
At the time of our visit Mr. Thomas Graham's crops were 30 acres spring wheat,
43 oats, 18 peas, 13 corn for silo, 90 hay, 3 potatoes, 3 mangel wurzels, 4 turnips, 2
flax, I beans, one acre was in garden, 1| in orchard. The crops were wonderfully
heavy. Never before have we seen such fields of spring wheat, not even in Manitoba or
the North-Western States. This grain was as high as the fence and as thick as it could
grow. In 1891 the Messrs. Grahams' spring wheat averaged 42 bushels per head of
cleaned grain. We were informed that the crop of 1892 was expected to do better.
During the last fifteen years this average has been frequently obtained and some times
exceeded.
The hay, corn and oats corresponded, all the fields were clean, no hedge-rows and no
piles of rubbish were to be seen along the fences or anywhere else. The system of cul-
tivation and tlie rotation are as follows :
All land is fall plowed, in the spring is cultivated and harrowed with the grub har-
rows until a fine seed bed is obtained ; then the grain is drilled in and harrowed again
with a light harrow and rolled. This work is done as expeditiously as possible, and
each field is finished before commencing another. The seed is always sown while the
ground is moi.st, and as early as possible. Mr. Thomas Graham considers one early sown
is worth as good as two late sown ones. Wheat is sown first, then oats, followed by peas.
These gentlemen are most careful to sow all seeds while the seed-bed is moist, and
before it becomes dried out ; for instance, turnips are put in as the drills are made, and aa
soon as sown the land is rolled so as to conserve the moisture. They affirm that many
crops are lost, especially roots, because the land is allowed to dry out before the seed is
sown.
Peas or oats are sown on sod. A hoed crop follows oats, then wheat with timothy
and clover seeds. Peas are followed by wheat, a dressing of manure coming between,
which is usually applied in the fall. If the land is clean, it is seeded down with this
wheat crop ; if not, a hoed crop follows, to be followed by wheat and grass seeds.
The proprietors do not believe in summer fallows, but would much rather grow a hoed
crop, preferring two crops to one. Three grain crops are seldom grown successfully,
usually two ; with the second, timothy and clover are sown. Fewer grain crops and
better ones is the motto here.
The stock kept is Durhams and Durham gradjes and Clydesdale grades, and a fine lot
they are. Among the pure breds were a number of superb cows and heifers The herd
was ibunded many years ago by purchases from such well-known breeders as John Snell's
Sons, Kobert Kenny, Messrs. GrofF, Me.ssrs. Watts, John Snell, Mr. Curry, Mr. Arm-
strong and others ; all animals bought have been of the better sort and of individual
excellence. At Thomas Graham's were 45 head of cattle, and more than that number at
William Graham's. All stock is tied up as soon as cold weather sets in, and are fed on
cut hay, silage, roots and sometimes a little straw. Grain fed to cattle is in i\v) pro-
portion of two parts oats and one part peas ground together ; a little bran is added to
this mixture, and water is taken at will by the stock from the water troughs before
described. All are kept in good condition — some would describe them as fat — and are
allowed a little outdoor exercise each day. Stabling is continued until the 20th of May
or the 1st of June, according to the season. The pasture in all cases is well grown
before it is turned on. All young calves are stabled during the day the first summer ;
those reared at the pail are given new milk for two weeks, then sweet skim milk and linseed
meal ; as soon as green food is i)lentiful, those that will eat are given all they will consume
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together with ground grain and hay. Some of the pure bred calves suck their dams ;
these are stabled during the day and run with their mothers at night. About fifty head
of beef cattle are fed off each year by each of the Messrs. Graham. Those reared on the
farms are fattened when two years old. Besides these a number of prime animals are
bought usually in the Montreal market. When finished they always bring the highest
price paid by exporters. Fifty head were fed by Mr Thomas Graham, and fifty-five by
Thomas Graham, jr., last winter, and these were f^old for 5^ cts. per lb. After fasting
twelve hours their average weight was 1,440 lbs. Silage was fed for the first time last
winter bv Thos. Graham, sr., and the results were very satisfactory. A silo has not yet
been constructed by Mr. William Graham. His son therefore grows more turnips than
his uncle, and this year 16 acres was devoted to this crop. The yield was very heavy.
Here the system of feeding is cut hay and straw in the proportion of two-thirds hay and
one-third straw ; ground grain mixed, as before mentioned, is fed with the cut feed three
times each day ; roofs are fed twice per day.
In 1870 all the buildings and fences on these farms were destroyed by the great fire ;
when this is known and it is remembered how small the original capit;tl was, and how
uninviting the land was at first, the success achieved is encouraging. None but men of enter-
prise and abi'ity could have accomplished what these gentlemen have. There are few such
farmers in Ontario, or any where else in America. They are justly entitled to the many
honors they have one, viz : Gold and Bronze Medals in 1892, Gold and Silver Medals in
1885, also Go'd and Silver Medals at a previous date.
About six miles to the north-west from Mr. Thomas Graham's is the farm of
Mr. R. Richardson, Hazledean, Carleton,
in the township of March, county of Carleton, containing one hundred and eighty acres,
one hundred of which is arable land, the remainder rocky pasture intermixed with tillable
ground. The crops were good and fairly clean, the buildings were commodious and in
good repair. A nice grove of trees had been planted in front of the house ; several wells
about the house, buildings and £■ Ids furnished a plentiful su[)ply of watei- for man and
beast. 1 his is a very well managed farm, the fences were good and substantial. Like
Mr. Thomas Graham. Mr. Richardson was a victim of the great fire of 1870, losing
house, buildings and fences. His stock managemi nt is good ; all animals can be watered
indoors and that with little labor. Considerable ditching had been done in a systematic
and workman like manner. A bhort drive brought us to the home of
Mr. John Scissons, Dunrobin, Carleton,
the next competitor; this gentleman works 140 acres. His grain fields promised an
abundant yield. The absence of Mr. Scissons prevented us from obtaining all the infor-
mation we desired.
Passing on we came to the farm of the next competitor,
Mr. G. W. Monk, M.P.R, South March, Carleton.
Bronze Medol.
This is Lot No. 8, in the 3rd Con. of March, 12 miles west of Ottawa; it contains
220 acres, 120 of which are cleared, the remainder hardwood bush ; the farm is new but
is being rapidly improved. The grain crops were good ; three kinds of fall wheat had
been sown ; several kinds of oats were also being tested. The house was, all in all, the
most comfortable inspected by us ; it was heated by a furnace and contained a bath and
other modern conveniences. Water was supplied from a tank, which was kept full by a
force pump attached to a windmill. Under this tank was the dairy house, a cool and
commodious building. The kitchen garden was excellent, containing a good assortment
of vegetables and some fruits ; all of which were surrounded by a very high picket fence.
Several fine clumps of trees were left here aad there, and the lawn was nicely kept. A
handsome fence, well- painted, bounded it on two sides.
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The crop consisted of 12^ acres fall wheat, 10^ acres spring wheat, 25 acres oats, 6
acres barley, 8 acres peas, 6 acres silo corn, | acre lawn, very welt kept, ^ acre garden,
1| acres yards and buildings, 30 acres meadow, 20 acres pasture.
Mr. Monk describes his system as follows : " I sell wheat and feed the rest of my
crops to steers for beef, milk cows, calves, pigs, etc. I run spade harrow over the
stubble immediately after the crop is removed, then plow twice during autumn and once
in spring. My crop rotation is as follows : Meadow, peas, hoed crop, corn, roots, wheat
and oats. We draw th" manure into a pile in the spring and apply it to the land after
fall plowing as a top dressing. 1 have 2,450 rods of tile draining, (nearly eight miles)
and about 300 rods of open drains. My stock consists of 15 horses (young ani old), 8
milk cows, and all the steers we can feed. None but pure bred sires are used. In winter
all animals are housed and fed on ensilage mixed with cut straw, and provender com-
posed of oats, peas, barley, etc. I get my steers good enough for English market ; rear
only thorough bred calves and sell the others to Ottawa butchers." The buildings are as
follows :
2 barns, one frame and one log 30x60 each.
2 horse stables 20x30 "
1 feeding house 30x60 "
1 granary 20x30 "
1 cattle shed 22x60 "
1 sheep house 18x22 '*
1 piggery, in course of construction
1 coach house 30x30 "
I implement shed 24x60 "
1 wood shed, ice-house, hen-house, etc 20x50 "
Dwelling house, stone, two stories 44x44 "
Kitchen 18x24 "
The next township where there were entries was Fitzroy. This is the north-westera
part of Carleton County.
Mr. John Moorehouse, Panmure, Carleton,
B')07ize Medalf
was first seen. His farm contains 108 acres and is situated 12 miles from the village of
Pakenham. The land is excellent, and in a high state of cultivation ; well and substan-
tially fenced. A lane traversed the entire length of the farm, with fields on either side.
A cheap, strong, home-made gate opens into each field. The buildings were inexpensive
but ample, comfortable and well kept. The dwelling house of hewed cedar logs was home-
like and inviting.
Ten cows are kept, the average receipts per cow per year being $50. A superior
class of butter is made in a well-arranged and well-minagdd dairy. The churning is done
by horse-power. Nothing but pure bred males are used. Poultry is a prominent feature
of this farm ; about SOU hens are ke|jt, the receipts of which average $300 per year, fre-
quently more. The farming is conducted in a very thorough manner; details are care-
fully looked after, and nothing is neglected. The manure is carefully husbanded, not a
pound, either solid or liquid, is lost. All stables are kept clean and sweet. Even the
hen-house, so much neglected on most farms, was here very clean, being swept and
re-strawed daily. The droppings are carefully saved. A convenient chicken-coop was
used. The dimensions are, 2^ feet wide at bottom, 4 feet long, 3 feet high. The boards
at the apex are nailed to a scantling, 2 inches by 3 inches, 5|^ feet long ; the ends project,
forming convenient handles by which to move it. One-half of each coop is tight, the
other half lattice work, built with strong laths ; shutters are used at night to protect the
fowl.
The kitchen garden and orchard is protected on all sides by a splendid evergreen
hedge, 12 or 15 feet high. This, like everything else on the farm, was well kept and in
splendid order. The lawn was ornamented with flowers and trees. Under the latter
were several rustic chairs, which, for comfort and cheapness, were par excellence.
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The system of farming was the common one. The striking features were the entire
absence of that slap-dash, happy-go-lucky, go-as-you-please system so common everywhere.
Though a hard-working and industrious family who have earned their present comforts,
they still find time for reading and music ; all seemed to be able to converse fully on the
topics of the day as well as about the various departments of their business. A few
flowers were also cared for.
Two other farms were entered in this township, but both were withdrawn. It was
unfortunate that Mr. Moorehouse was compelled to compete for the county prize with the
Messrs. Grahams ; he certainly would have won the Silver Medal, or the Gold, had the
Grahams not competed.
This completed our work in the beautiful and fertile county of Carleton ; and just
here we would like to correct a mistaken idea many western farmers have and frequently
express regarding this county. Instead of being a barren, rocky wilderness, it is one of
the best and most fertile parts of Ontario. True, theie is soaie stony ground, but not as
much as there is of cold, wet, sandy and sour land in either Durham, Ontario, or York.
This section will compare favorably with the best parts of America, either prairie or
wooded ; whether under the Stars and Stripes or the grand old flag "That braved a
thousand years the battle and the breeze."
Renfrew County came next. The first township on our list was McNab, and the
first farm visited was the property of
Mr. Donald McLaren, Sand Point, Renfrew.
Bronze Medal.
A right good property it is ; some of it is new but in a good state of cultivation
The ordinary system is followed, but the work is well done ; economy and care are practised
on every hand. The buildings and fences are good and well-cared for, though not as
complete in detail as similar equipments of the last farm. The crops promised a goodly
yield, the quality was also good. The stock gave evidence of careful handling and
judicious breeding, and consisted of 6 pure bred Shorthorns, 24 good grades, 9 horses, and
51 sheep.
Three thousand seven hundred and twenty one yards of tile drains had been laid in
a systematic and thorough manner. The flower aad kitchen garden was well kept, A
grove of pines added not a little to the attractiveness of this property, which consisted of
200 acres located ten miles to the north-west of Arnprior. Altogether Mr. McLaren is an
excellent farmer'.
Mr. James McCreary, Arnprior, Renfrew,
Bronze Medal,
the next competitor, resides about one mile from Arnprior, The farm is much cut up by
roads. The owner is a "hustler," and owns and conducts several other places. The
crops were 40 acres of wheat, 57 acres of oats, 25 acres of peas, and 50 acres of hay.
Each field was clean and promised a heavy yield. The coarse grains and hay are usually
all consumed by the stock. Very thorough cultivation is given both spring and fall ; the
gang-plow, single plow, harrow, cultivator and spade harrow are all used. The manure
is always plowed down. Green crops have been plowed under, such as rape and clover,
but as the farm is very heavy it has been found diificult to get these to germinate ; some
seasons buckwheat was also tried and has given good results.
The stock comprises 7 head of working horses, 6 colts, 60 head of cattle and 24 pigs.
Shorthorn bulls and Clydesdale stallions are used ; heavy mares only are bred, because
the owner believes these only of horse kind are profitable for him to produce. All the
cows are stabled in winter, and fed three times each day, corn ensilage, hay, and ground
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peas and oats. From 10 to 15 cattle are stall fed each winter receiving corn, ensilage,
hay, and ground peas and oats. All stock are pastured in summer, excepting calves,
which are kept in a comfortable stable, and fed new milk the first four weeks of their
existence, then skim milk and linseed meal until fhey are weaned ; as soon as they will
eat they are fed as much green food as they will consume, also hay and ground grain.
Butter is made from the milk not consumed by the calves. Mr. McCreary considers
the learing of good early spring pigs, which are sold fat at six or seven months old, the
most protitabie part of his operations. He has been using corn ensilage for a year, and
considers it very valuable. He expects to be able to keep about one-third more stock by
gi'owing corn and putting it into a silo. This gentleman is a very progressive man, and
is cei tainly a leader of agricultural thought in his section.
In writing this report we have said very little about the sections of country through
which we pa.ssed, but we have endeavored to bring before our readers the points of
interest we found upon each of the farms.
As we went from place to place we observed that the men who read and think much
are the most progressive and prosperous. We met many farmers who work early and
late but were not successful because their efforts were not well directed ; they were behind
the times in every department. Yet these very men told us that they had no time to
read or to go to the Institute, or affirmed that they knew more than agricultural writer^
or speakers, and consequently were not going to fool their time and money away on any
such nonsense. Poor fellows ; they were neglecting opportunities and slaving to little
purpose !
Another cause of loss is the lack of system and a lack of exactness all along the
line. Stones thrown in fence corners ; hedge-rows along the fences, which alvvays tends
to rapidly rot the rails and furnishes a hiding place for all sorts of pests.
Some cropped continuously, only seeding down when they could not help it. This
is a great mistake. Tue Messrs. Graham follow a much better plan. Others spread
themselves over too great an area. If such would expend the same amount of work
on a quarter of the land they now try to till, they would make much more money and
be infinitely more comfortable.
Many seemed to place little value on the manure pile. Such allow the rains, and
even the drip from the eaves, to wash away the soluble part.^ ; and after it has been
leached for many months they go through the form of putting the remnant on the land.
They do the work but do not get the results.
Men who neglect their business by overlooking details always complain cf hard
times, denounce farming as a business, blame the weather and thy seasons and almost
everything and everybody, but quite overlook their own shortcomings.
F. W. HODSON, ) -p
W. J. McNaughton. [ ^^^ges-
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MEETING OF OOUNOIL OF AGRICULTURE AND ARTS ASSOCIATION.
GuELPH, December 15th, 1892.
Members present : N. Awrey, M. P. P., Henry Wade, Secre'"ary ; J. C. Rykert,
Joshua Legge, C. M. Simmons, James Haggerty, William Dawson, James Rowancl, M.P.,
Jonathan Sissons, J. 0. Snell, Albin Rawlings.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed,
A letter was read from Hon. John Dryden, Minister of Agriculture, stating that he
had appointed Mr. Wm. Dickie, of Oshawa, as Auditor of the accounts of the Association
for 1892.
It was then moved by Mr. Raavlings, seconded by Mr. Dawson, and carried, that
Mr. John I. Hobson, of Mosborough be appointed the other A-iditor.
Mr. D. McOrae then addressed the Board, rd the advisability of their Association
holding, in connection with their Spring Show, a sale of bulls, and in connection with
the Fall Show, a sale of rams and other stock as may be found advisable. He thought
there was no body as representative as the Agriculture and Arts Association to
take it up, and that they could make it of considerable advantage to the whole country,
and could give a standing to it which no other body could. He thought the Ontario
Agricultural College would be a very suitable place, or if thought advisable to go about
the country, as the Provincial Show used to, that might be done.
PROVINCIAL PLOWING MATCHES.
Districts Nos. 1, 2, and 3.
Mr. Legge then presented the following report :
The Provincial plowing match, for Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Districts of the Province of Ontario
under the auspices of the Agriculture and Arts Association, was held on the farm of Mr.
Malcolm McCrae, township of Montague, County oE Lanark, adjacent to the village of
Merrickville, on October 13th, 1892.
The committee of management consisted of C. W. Edwards M.P., Rockland ; D. M.
Macpherson Lancaster ; Joshua Legge, of Agriculture and Arts A ssociation, Gananoque;
and the officers of North Leeds and Grenville County Association.
The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance quite large. This
being the first Provincial plowing mitch ev er held in this neighborhood, the entries were
not as numerous as they otherwise would have been ; nevertheless the competition was
spirited, and the results satisfactory to all concerned.
The Judges were : William Eady, Eussell ; D. M. Macpherson, Lancaster ; George
Forth, Unionville.
The prizes were divided into five classes.
Rules and Regulations :
1. All entries to bemade personally, or if by letter, to John Cranstoun, Merrickville,
on or before eight o'clock a.m. on the day of the match.
2. Competitors to be on the ground at eight a.m and plowing to commence at
nine a.m and to be completed at three p.m.
3. Each plowman shall draw his number, and the lot having a corresponding number
shall be the lot on which he shall plow.
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4. After drawing his number the plowman shall proceed to stake o2 his land and shall
be allowed one assistant to set and remove his stakes. Any plowman receiving further
assistance shall forfeit his claim to any prize.
5. On proceeding to open his land, each plowman shall commence at the stake cor-
responding with his own number, and shall back up his own furrow.
6. All plowing to be 6 X 9, a le=!3 average depth than six inches shall not be entitled
to a prize and not more than one inch undercut will be allowed.
7. Plowmen shall commence by a signal from the timekeeper, and shall complete
his work by 3 o'clock p.m., and should there be a difference in the quantity of land
further proportionate time shall be allowed.
8. Each plowman, after finishing, must place his stake with the number on the
centre of his land and remove his team and plow from the lands immediately, and report
himself to the time-keeper.
9. Should one or more competitors be considered of equal meiit, the preference
shall be in favor of those finishing in the shortest time.
10. The decision of the Judges shall, in all cases, be final, if in accordance with the
above regulations.
11. All the land plowed will be j udged,
12. No person will be allowed to interfere with the plowmen while at work.
13. A copy of these regulations will be put in the hands of the Judges and will be
strictly adhered to.
Prize Lists.
The special prizes outside of the grant from the Agriculture and Arts Association
wei e as follows :
The North Leeds and Grenville County Agricultural Society. . . ..$40 00
(The forty dollars divided as shown in class 3.)
C. F. Ferguson, M.P 10 00
O. Bush, M.P.P . 5 00
T. A. Kidd, Burritt's Rapids ,5 00
W. J. Newman, President N. L. and G. Agricultural Society .... 5 00
Henry Gould, Smith's Falls Horse Hoe.
Frost & Wood, Smith's Falls Plow.
P. Kylr, Merrickville Set of Whiffletrtea,
Merrick ville Hame Factory 5et of Hames.
John Cranstoun, Secretary N, L. and G. Agricultural Society .... A Whip.
Report of Match.
The prizes were awarded as follows :
(lass 1 — (Open to all) — 1st, J. McKendry, Vernon, $20; 2nd, Jno. Collander,
North Gower, $15; 3rd, N. Brownlee, North Gower, $10; 4th, H. Chalmers Smith's
Falls, $7.
CAass 2. — (Who have never taken a 1st prize at any plowing match) 1st, A. C.
McNail, Vernon, 815 ; 2nd, William B. Mains, North Gower, plow valued at $15 '
3rd, E Davis, Smith's Falls, $8 ; 4th, W. Shields, Smith's Falls, $6 ; 5tli, A. McGuire,'
Merrickville, $4.
Class 3. — (Stubble plowing open to members of N. L, and G. Society)— 1st. Wm.
Moodie, North Gower, $15; 2nd. J, Riely, Richmond $10; 3rd. J. Bnwps, Smith's
Falls, $7 ; 4th, J. Shields, Smith's Falls, $5 ; 5th, J. W. McCrae, Merrickville, $3.
Class 4.— (Boys under 18 years )— 1st, W. J. McDonald, Ventnor, Agricultural
Association Silver Medal and $5 ; 2nd, William Hanlan, Merrickville $7
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Class 5. — (Sulky plowing open to all) — 1st. W. W. Telford, Merrickville, horse
hoe • 2nd, A. Carson, Burritt's Rapids, 3et of whiffletrees ; 3rd and 4fch, Wm. Perrin,
Merrickville, whip and set of hames.
Tn the evenino' a public meeting was held in the Town Hall, Merrickville, which was
largely attended, and proved a source of much satisfaction to all present. Addresses
were delivered by W. C. Edwards, M. P., D. M. Macpherson, Lancaster ; Joshua Legge,
Grananoque; F. T. Frost, of Frost & Wood, Smith's Falls ; M. K. Evertts, Easton's Cor-
ners a wentleman well known in connection with the dairying interest of Central
Canada. The several addresses were well received and universal satisfaction manifested
on all sides at the very satisfactory results at this the tirst Provincial plowing match ever
witnessed by a very large proportion of the spectators.
The prizes were delivered to successful competitors immediately after the addresses.
Great credit is due to the President and Board of Directors of the North Leeds and
Grenville Society for their attention to your committee, and in supplying and providing
the plowmen with a lunch while the work was going on; also to -Mr. McOrae, for his
kindness in inviting the committee and plowmen to dinner and feeding and caring for the
horses.
Districts Nos. 4, 5 and 6.
Mr. Haggerty then presented the following report, which was adopted :
A plowing match, under the auspices of the Agriculture and Arts Association of On
tario, was held on the farm of Hiram Conley, in the Township of Rawdon, adjacent to
the village of Stirling, on 19th October, 1892. The Counties of Hastings, Lennox,
Addington and Prince Edward, comprising Divisions ISlo. 4, were allowed to compete.
There "were thirty-four entries, and thirty-three of these competed. There were three
classes, two for men and one for boys under 18 years of age. The first class was for men
with long or sod plows, six prizes ; the second for men with any plow, excepting long
or sod plows, six prizes ; the third class for boys with any plow in stubble ground, also six
prizes.
The land was heavy clay soil, and very hard. The field contained eight acres sod
where the men plowed, and was divided into lands 36 feet wide and 26 rods long. The
land plowed by the boys was a pea stubble, heavy clay soil, divided into lands of a similar
size.
In Class 1 there were nine entries, of which eight plowed.
In Class 2 there were twelve entries, all plowed.
In Class 3 there were twelve entries, all plowed.
Prize Winners.
Class i.— 1st, Alex. Hume ; 2nd, George Drewry ; 3rd, F. W. Taylor; 4th, Wilbur
Garrison ; 5th, William Miller ; 6th, George Cook.
C^a^.^. ^._lst. James Drewry ; 2 nd, Thomas McCann ; 3rd, S. G. Woodward; 4th,
Hiram Conley ; 5th, Alfred Reid ; 6th, Robert Good.
Class 5.— 1st, J. Wallace ; 2nd, George Drewry ; 3rd, Clayton Tucker ; 4th, Fred.
Rogers ; 5th, J. Lewis ; 6th, Robert Rogers.
Rules and Regulations.
1.— All plowmen residing within the limits of Agricultural Division No. 4, who are
bona fide occupants, sons of occupants, or employees of occupants, are eligible to compete
in this match. All entries free.
2.— The uniform depth to be not less than 6 inches in Class 1, except for shaping the
land. In Classes 2 and 3, not less than 5 inches, except for shaping the land.
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3. — All plowmen to be on the ground at 9 o'clock a.m., and ready to start at 9.30
a.m.
4. — Each plowman to plow at the rate of one acre in 14 hours.
5. — Any person interfering with the Judges in the discharge of their duties will for
feit their prize, if entitled to any.
6. — Plowmen will not be allowed to touch the furrows with their hands.
7. — On finishing, the plowmen will place their numbered stake in the centre of their
land, and forthwith report to the Secretary.
8. — It is particularly requested that all entries be made with James Haggerty, West
Huntingdon, P.Q., on or before Saturday, the 15th October, personally, or by mail.
The Judges in the men's classes were : William Anderson, Prince Edward ; Thomas
Walker, Hastings ; William Wellburn, Northumberland.
In the boys' Class the Judges were : Thomas Fry, .James Ketchison, William Milne.
The North Hastings Agricultural Society granted $25 towards the match, whi3h
enabled me to give nearly the whole of the Agriculture and Arcs grant in prizes, which
gave good satisfaction to the plowmen.
The President of the North Hastings Agricultural Society, Wilmot Vandervoort,
Esq., was associated with me in the management of the match.
Districts Nos, 7, 8 and 9.
Mr. Rykert then presented the following report, which was adopted :
The plowing match for Districts Nos. 7, 8 and 9 was held on the third day of Novem-
ber, 1892, upon the farm of Thomas Edmonstone, in the township of Thorold, in the
county of Welland.
Mr. Piykert, the representative of Division No. 8. in the Agricultural Council, to
whom was allotted the plowing match for the three Districts above named, joined hands
with the Dominion Plowing Association of the United Counties of Lincoln and Welland,
an organization which has been in existence for upwards of twenty-five years, and which
has annually, during that period, held most successful matches alternately in those two
counties It was supposed, as it fortunately turned out, that it was desirable to enlist the
encouragement of this organization, to which belonged the most enthusiastic plowmen of
the Niagara peninsula. At the several preparatory meetings which were held with a view
to amalgamating the two matches, very great interest was manifested, and there was but
one opinion that it would be wise to act in concert with the representatives of the Agri-
culture and Arts Association. In order to prevent any difficulty in the selection of the
locality, Mr. Rykert called together the several committees of the Agricaltural Societies
in the Counties of Lincoln and Welland, as well as the Directors of the Dominion Plowing
Association. A committee was named to select the locality for holding the match, which
it appeared had no little difficulty in arriving at a conclusion. Many of the plowmen
favored a sandy loam field, while an equal, if not greater, number thought it was better to
have clay ground. It was ultimately decided to hold the match upon the farm of Mr.
Edmonstone, which was composed of purely clay soil. The season being particularly dry,
it was for a long time thought that the locality selected would prove unfavorable, but
fortunately a very heavy rain fell a few nights before the -day first appointed, viz ,
November 2nd, and on that day so great was the fall of rain that^t was deemed advisable
to postp ne the match until Wednesday, November 3rd. It is very doubtful, however,
that the action of the Directors in submitting the question of postponement to the voice
and vote of the plowmen, which was done, was really advisable. This is a matter, the
responsibility of which, should rest upon the Directors themselves, and not upon those
who are directly interested in the result. The day fixed by the plowmen themselves prov-
ed to be favorable for plowing, but the postponement from the day originally named
resulted in a very meagre attendance of those particalarly interested in the successs of the
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match. It is really unfortunate that only some two or three hundred attended a match,
which turned out to be one of the most keenly contested that has ever been held in the Pro-
vince. It is true that the postponement and the dryness of the season lessened the number
of the competitors, but the contest was nevertheless exceedingly keen It was expected that
Mr. N. Awrey, M.P.P., the representative of District No. 7, would have attended, but
unfortunately a previous important engagement prevented him. This is to be regretted,
as it is wellknown that he takes a lively interest in these matches. Mr. Dawson, the rep-
resentative of No. 9, and Mr. Rykert, the representative of No 8 were present, and took a
very active part in making the match a success. Mr. Henry Wade, the Secretary of the
Board, attended, with the two members above named, on the day originally fixed,.
November 2nd, but wa*? compelled to leave for his otficial duties without taking part in the
proceedings.
Although the weather prevented the attendance of many from a distance who had made
entries, still there were quite a number from different parts of the Province, who made
their appearance and took part in the contest.
There were in all forty-one plows on the field in the different classes, and it is
not too much to say that the contest was so keen and the work so well done, the
work of the judges was most difficult. The work done throughout, shewed that the
plowing was of the very highest order, and more than justified the Agricultural
Council in allotting money to aid in so important a work
The value of the prizes competed for amounted to upwards of five hundred dollars.
There were in all seven classes in which valuable prizes were offered, besides a number
of specials in which the competition was keen.
The Piesident of the Dominion Association, Mr, A. Stephenson, and the Secretary,
Mr. C. T. Ware of Allan burgh, were indefatigable in their efforts to assist Mr. Rykert
in making the match a success.
Prize Winners.
The following is a list of the classes with the names of the successful competitors :
Special Class. — Free to all, 1st, Joseph Horton, Grantham ; 2nd, William Dawson,
Grantham ; 3rd, James II. Springstead, Saltfleet Eight entries, all competed.
First Class. — 1st, John Young ; 2nd, William Hart ; 3rd, Eli Horton. Six entries,
all competed.
Second Class. — For plowmen who have never taken the highest prize in this class,
1st, John E Huggins ; 2ud, Arthur Stephenson ; 3rd, John Newhouse ; 4tli, Samuel
Hildreth. Six entries, all competed.
Third Class. — For plowmen, under 21 years, and others, who have never taken a
prize at any match, Ibt, John Secord ; 2nd, Ellis Emmett ; 3rd, James Johnston. Three
entries, all competed.
Fourth Class. — For boys under 18 years of age, 1st, Archie Gordon; 2nd, William
Nichol ; 3rd Harry Henderson ; 4th, John T. Ware. Five entries, all competgd.
First Jointer Class. — Free for all, 1st, William Marshall; 2nd, William Hoover;
3rd, E. F. Snyder ; 4th, Berry Huggins. Nine entries, all competed.
Second Jointer Class. — For plowmen under 21 years, and others, who have never
taken a prize at any match, 1st, Charles Lampman ; 2nd, Charles Allen ; 3rd, George
Snider. Four entries, all competed.
Special Prizes. — For the best plowing with the Wilkinson plow, William Secord.
For the oldest plowman not*receiving a prize, Thomas Allan.
Pules and Regulations.
The rules and regulations governing this match were as follows :
1. The winner of the prize in the first class of this or any other Plowing Associ-
ation will be debarred from ever again competing in any class except special.
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2. Each competitor, not a member, uor ia the regular employment of a member
will have to pay an entrance fee of one dollar.
3. Competitors must draw their tickets and commence setting their stakes at eight
o'clock a.m., and at the President's signal at 8.30 o'clock start plowing, and be off
the grounds at 3.30 o'clock p.m.
4. All classes to be allowed assistance in setting their stakes only.
5. That all plowmen commence to the right, setting their stakes at each end of the
furrow, and strike back to his neighbor, both of whom will be judged, the outside plow-
man allowed thirty minutes linger.
tr,: 6. The plowing, except the two first furrows, to be not less than six inches in depth,
and^no plowman to start until the President gives the signal.
7. When +he land is plowed, if there is more than one extra furrow to either side of
the finish, the competitor to be thrown out of a prize. No wedge furrows will count.
8. Those competing in classes three and four must give satisfactory evidence of
their age, if required, and no complaint will be received afcer the judges have awarded
the prizes.
9. Sulky plows can com[)ete in any class.
Districts Nos. 12, 13 and 14.
Mr. RowAND presented the following report, which was adopted :
A Provincial plowing match was held on the farm of William Redon, near Mildmay,
in the County of Bruce, on the 20th of October, 1892, under the auspicies of the
Agriculture and Arts Council, and under the management of the Northern Exhibition
Oomi)any, assisted by the members of this Board for Districts Nos. 10, 12 and 13.
The Judges were Mr. Monteith, of the County of Huron, and Messrs. Richardson
and McQueen, of the county of Wellington.
Twenty-nine plowmen competed in four classes, as follows :
First class, open to all. Second class, men not having taken a first prize previously.
Third class, boys over 16 and under 20 years of age. Fourth class, boys under 16
years of age.
Rules and Regulations.
1. An entrance fee of one dollar will be charged to all plowmen, except boys 16
years of age and under, who will be allowed to compete free.
2. Entries will be taken up at 8 o'clock a.m. on the morning of the match, but
competitors are requested to make their entries by the 19th October, personally or by
mail, addressed to Jacob Segmiller, Secretary, Walkerton.
3. Each plowman shall draw his number, and the parcel of land having the corres-
ponding number, shall be the lot he shall plow.
4. No prizes to be awarded, except when there is competition, or at the discretion
of the judges.
5. Furrows to be not less than six inches deep, and not more than one inch under-
cut allowed in sod, in stubbles eight inches in depth. Feering in stubble must be split
out not less than four inches deep. All the ground to be plowed and judged, and every
plowman to perform his work without assistance after the stakes are set, otherwise to
forfeit any right he may have to a prize. No sticks or paddles to be used.
6. Men who have taken a first prize with an iron plow at any previous match in
Canada, will not be permitted to plow as second class men.
7. All parties interfering with or abusing the judges or directors, to forfeit any
right they may have to a prize and be expelled from the grounds.
8. Gambling will not be allowed on the grounds or highway.
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9. Plowmen shall commence at 9 o'clock a. m. by a signal from the time-keeper,
and shall complete their work by 3 o'clock p.m.
10. Each plowman, after finishing, must place his stake with the number on the
centre of his land, and remove his team and plow from the land plowed, and immediately
report himself to the time-keeper.
11. A copy of these regulations will be placed in the hands of the judges and
will be strictly adhered to.
The awards made by the judges gave entire satisfaction. Aboat $300 were
offered in prizes, $150 by the Agriculture and Arts Association, the balance by
subscription.
A large number of spectators were present, and manifested great interest in the
competition, the work being of a very high order. Some difficulty arose in carrying out
the rules, and we would advise that some uniform rules be prepared by the Board for
future matches.
Mr. Eawlings then explained that he held about forty-five dollars, which was not
taken up, as there was no plowing match in the county of Essex. He wrote the local
men that as he had had the money in his hands for a year, he would give them fifty
dollars, and send them some old bills containing rules and other announcements that
he could find, and they wrote that would be all right. They failed to hold the match,
however, and he (Mr, Rawlings) wanted the Board to say whether he should pay that
money into the treasury, or keep it for another year and pay it to Essex then. J [e
also had had a letter from them, in which they asked him to thank the Board of the Agri-
culture and Arts in leaving the money for them another year. Mr. Rawlings was
allowed to retain the money for another year.
Mr. SissoNS then said that he thought we ought to have uniform rules for the
different matches.
Mr. AwREY suggested that before our Annual Plowing Match the Board should
adopt certain rules and compel the Associations to conform to them.
It was concluded to leave it over until the March meeting and decide then.
Mr. AwREY then said there was another matter to consider. They had been all
over the Province with the prize farms, and the question was whether they con-
sider this expenditure justifiable and whether they could not devote their money and
energies in a different direction. He said that his experience is that it has done much
more harm than good, that the prizes were generally given to farms where they had
extra fine buildings, and he did not think that ic was advisable to encourage that kind
of extravagance, and that he would oppose any expenditure in that direction.
Report op Finance Committee.
Mr. Legge then read the report of the Finance Committee, which was accepted
with the following amendment :
To the President and Directors of the Agriculture and Arts Association.
Your Finance Committee, after very careful consideration, beg leave to submit the following estimate
for the different services of the year 1893.
Spring and Fat Stock Shows $2000 00
Plowing Matchss 600 00
Expenses of the Board 800 OO
Printing 1000 00
Postage Expenses 300 00
Salaries 70C 00
Prize Farms 400 00
Medals for Electoral Division Associations 200 00
$6000 00
All of which is respectfully submitted.
(Sgd.) Joshua Legge, Chairman^
December 15th, 1892.
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It was moved by Mr. Simmons, seconded by Mr. Sissons and carried, that the $400
for prize farms be struck out, and added to the spring and fat stock show item.
Mr. RoWAND then read the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr,
Rykert, and carried :
"Whereas Mr. H. Gardner, the President of the Board of Agriculture, by the
advice of Professor Brown and his staff of official Veterinary Surgeons, assisted by the
clamour of the Eoyal Agricultural Society, the Central Chamber of Agriculture, the
Smithfield Club, and the Short Horn Society of Great Britain, has placed an embargo on
our Canadian stock, forbidding them to be taken alive to any part of Great Britain, on
account of alleged cases of pleuropneumonia ; be it resolved, that the members of the
Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario, being composed of gentle^
men from all parts of Ontario, and nearly all of them representative farmers and
breeders of cattle, take this opportunity to place on record their firm belief that there is
no pleuro pneumonia in the length and breadth of the Dominion of Canada, and as for
the Province of Ontario, where most of the cattle come from that are shipped to the
old country, both fac cattle and stockers, there is absolutely not a case, nor has there
ever been one, that has originated in this country. As there are very reasonable doubts
that the infected animals slaughtered in the Old Country had pleuropneumonia, as
other veterinarians of very high standing contradict the statement, this Council hopes the
authorities in Great Britain, will, with British fair play, weigh car^uUy the evidence
sent over, by the request of the Hon. J. Carling, signed by Professor McEachren, of
Montreal, and Professor Andrew Smith, of Toronto, from the result of reports from the
veterinary surgeons from all parts of Canada, that pleuropneumonia does nob exist in
this country. It is the wish of this Council to back up the report of these gentlemen,
and again to assert, that to their knowledge no cases of this dread disease exist in this,
country, and that the Secretary be instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the
Minister of Agriculture for the Dominion of Canada."
Messrs. Rowand and Sissons then explained about the two classes of sheep that
were not brought out to be judged.
Mr. Haggerty thought if we had the money we should give something to each of
those who were deprived.
Mr. AwREY also thought it better to give another equal prize.
Mr. Legge, as well, thought it advisable to pay an equal prize.
The President then suggested to bring the complaining man in and the Board
decided to do so.
The Secretary then asked how to get the small sum of money — about $7.50 —
out of the Bank of British North America, at the credit of the old Board of Agriculture.
It was moved by Mr. Rykert, seconded by Mr. Dawson, and carried, that the
Treasurer be authorized to collect this amount, and place it to our credit.
It was then moved by Mr. Rykert, seconded by Mr. Haggerty, and carried,
that the Pre.sident and Secretary be authorized to make all the necessary repairs to the
building in Toronto, and to the offices, soon to be vacated by the Government, and
to rent the offices to the best advantage, and also to employ a caretaker or messenger.
It was then moved by Mr. Rykert, seconded by Mr. Sissons, and carried, that
the Fat Stock Show for 1893, be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th
day of December.
The meeting was then adjourned.
Afternoon Session.
The Association met again at 1.30 p.m., with all members present.
The question was then discussed of the awarding of prizes, relative to sheep and
swine.
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Mr. AwREY then explained to Mr. Barber that the Board had arrived at a conclu-
sion in regard to it, and that was that they did not intend to interfere with the first
judgment delivered by the Judges, inasmuch as they considered it would be setting a bad
precedent. At the same time they were prepared to say that they thought he ought to
be given some special consideration.
Mr. Barber then explained how it was that his sheep and swine were not shown, his
man not having understood the call.
Mr. AwREY then asked Mr. Barber what he considered would be doing right by him
in the sheep question.
Mr. Barber said that he thought if he were entitled to first prize that he ought to
have it.
Mr. AwREY then told him that the decision was that they would not interfere with
the first award of the Judges, and that the question was, what did he consider a fair
prize, in view of the fact that his sheep were not brought out, and since then were judged
contraj-y to the rules 1
Mr. SissON said he thought Mr. Barber ought to be thankful to the Directors, as he
had the honor anyway.
Mr. Barber said he would be satisfied with whatever they saw fit to award him.
It was moved by Mr. Rawlings, seconded by Mr. Rowand, and carried, that
Mr. Barber be given the sum of twenty dollars as a special prize.
It was moved by Mr. Sissons, seconded by Mr. Rawlings, and carried, that the
Executive or Stock Show Committee make the necessary arrangements for holding the
usual Spring Show in Toronto.
It was then moved by Mr. Sissons, seconded by Mr. Rawlings, and carried, that Mr.
Herbert Wright be paid the sum of sixteen dollars, as Superintendent.
The meeting was then adjourned.
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NINTH ANNUAL PROVINCIAL FAT STOCK SHOW.
With a larger number of entries than any of its predecessors, the most spacious and
thoroughly adapted show-building in the Dominion, fairly good weather and gratifying
attendance, the ninth annual exhibition of the Provincial Fat Stock Association must be
set down as a pronounced success. To those who have manifested a desire to see the
exhibition located in Toronto the magnificent spectacle which the V ictoria rink presented
Wednesday evening must have convinced them that in the true interests of the stock-
feeding industry such a step would be inadvisable. Here in the centre of the best beef-
raising district of the Province such an event must attract the greatest competition,
arouse the deepest interest and be productive of the most good. These facts the exhibi-
tion that has closed fully exemplify. Its success is a triumph for Wellington and a tri-
bute alike to the energy and ability of Secretary Wade and his able lieutenants on the
local directorate, among whom, always a prominent worker, is Mr. James Millar.
No special effort was made in decorating the building. Across the east end the
words "Welcome" and "The Smithfield of Canada" were prominently in evidence,
while along the galleries flags and evergreens were appropriately displayed. The immense
stretch of space enlivened by the exhibits and the moving concourse of people needed no
artificial aid to give it an animated and inspiring appearance.
In every respect, save perhaps the poultry class, the show far exceeds any of its pre-
decessors. The display of cattle is large. Better individual specimens may have been
exhibited before, but the lot this year is an even and well balanced one. As usual the
Shorthorns seemed to take the lead and demonstrate their superior beef-making qualities.
No finer animals could be seen anywhere than those exhibited by Adam Armstrong.
Some of the specimens shown were exceedingly fat but deficienc in finish, showing care-
lessness in feeding. The comparisons and contrasts that could be drawn between the
different breeds and the animals of different feeders should and must prove valuable les-
sons to every farmer who produces a pound of beef for the market. For his particular
calling and special benefit valuable object lessons were here presented, and he owes ifc to
his own indifference if he does not profit by the exhibit. Of course none of the beef
shown was of the qitality that brings money to the average stock raiser. All the animals
were too fat for general marketing purposes. But it must be borne in mind that the
object in the production of these fat animals is primarily to show what can be done by
judicious breeding and feeding. It illustrates, too, the beef bearing capacity of the differ-
ent breeds in proportion to their size and bone. Many are of opinion that premiums
should be offered for export animals. It would be au interesting and keen competition,
and would mean a prize, not to the fattest or heaviest beast, but to the finest beef for
table use.
It far outranks anything ever before seen in Ontario does this show in its display of
sheep and swine. Everyone says it is magnificent. All the breeds and principal
breeders are well represented. The whole of the centre floor of the rink, except the
show-ring, is taken up with the creme cle la creme of Canadian pork and mutton.
The judging was in progress all Wednesday afternoon. In nearly every class com-
petition was keen. Around the ring an interested crowd was gathered critically exami-
ning the animals led in, and freely expressing opinion as to th^ir respective merits. At
times the excitement ran high, an.l the judges' award was awaited with as keen an inte-
rest as is manifested by a court-room throng in the verdict of a jury. When the grand
battle for the Guelph Fat Stock Club's cup commenced the interest intensified. Seven
fine animals were led into the ring, all magnificent in build, rolling in fat and as slick as
blood horses. The judges soon apparently centred their attention on two Wellington
steers, and when the red ribbon was awarded Adam Armstrong a great cheer went up for
the progressive and enterprising young feeder.
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The members of the Council of the Agriculture and Arts Association present were t
Mr. James Haggerty, West Huntingdon; Mr. W. J. Westington, Plainville ; Mr. J. C.
Snell, Edmonton ; Mr. N. Awrey, M. P. P., Binbrook ; Mr. C. M. Simmons, Ivan ; Mr.
Albin Rawlings, Forest ; Mr. Jonathan Sissons, Grown Hill ; and the Secretary, Mr. H.
Wade.
The following members of the Committee of the Guelph Fat Stock Club were in
attendance : Messrs. John I. Hobson, James Millar and John McOorkindale. The
Committee of the Sheep Breeders' Association, consisting of Messrs. John Jackson,
Abingdon, and F. W. Hodson, London, were also on hand, as were Messrs. S. Ojxworth,
Clareraont, and J. E. Brethour, of the Swine Breeders' Association.
The Supper. At 9 o'clock the promoters of the show and the principal exhibitors
adjourned to the Western hotel. There the directorate of the Guelph Fat Stock Club
had with characteristic hospitality arranged a splendid banquet. Mine host McAteer
proved equal to the occasion, and gave a spread that the stockmen, good judges of edibles
as they are, pronounced excellent. About 150 were accommodated in the spacious and
prettily decorated dining-room, at one end of which, on a large streamer, the Guelph
organization welcomed its numerous guests. Mr. James Millar, President of the Fat
Stock Club of Guelph, took the chair at the mass meeting in the city hall, and without
any delay called on Mr. N. Awrey, Commissioner to the Columbian Exposition, and pre-
sident of the Agriculture and Arts Association, to address the meeting. The room was
then well filled, and bsfore Mr. Awrey had warmed up to his subject it was uncomfort-
ably crowded. It was the most intelligent and representative gathering of farmers that
probably ever assembled in the Province,
Annual Address by President Awrey.
Mr. N. Awrey, M.P.P., delivered the following address :
Mr. President and Gentlemen : It has been customary for the President of the
Agriculture and Arts Association to give an annual address at the close of the year's
work ; but I see, sir, that you have given me a text, and I suppose if I am to follow the
lines of an orthodox clergyman, I must keep to that text, or do you give me sufficient
latitude to deal with more subjects than one ? I see that my friend, Mr. Clark, says
that all clergymen wander a little. Well, he has had more experience in that line than
I have had, and I have not the least doubt but that his word is correct. Now I think I
will just for a moment say a word about the Agriculture and Arts Association. It is a
great many years since that became one of the institutions of the Province of Ontario,
established for the purpose of advancing the interests of the agriculturists and stock
raisers of the Province. I suppose it is within the recollection of some of you at least,
when the old Provincial Exhibition used to be held from year to }ear in different parts
of the Province of Ontario. It naturally had a very beneficial effect upon the people of
Ontario. It is true that in the opinion of many, the old Provincial outlived its useful-
ness, or, in other words, enterprising places, like the city of Toronto, established exhibi-
tions which were doing the work formerly done by the Provincial Exhibition. Then the
question arose, as far as the members of the Board of Agriculture and Arts Association
were concerned, in what direction shall we devote our energies to accomplish some good
to the people of Ontario 1 because every person and every institution and every organi-
zation must give some reason to the people why they should be in existence, or other-
wise, the Legislature will certainly abolish them. It was wisely suggested, I think, that
our direction should be extended to holding, as they do in the old land, stock exhibi-
tions. The result has been that for a number of years we have been holding our Annual
Spring Show, and in the fall we have been holding our Fat Stock Show, and I may say
to you, that after the experience of to-day, I believe that fat stock shows in the Province
of Ontario are here to stay. I am not going to say where it will stay, as it can be held
successfully somewhere, and I do not see why it cannot be as successfully held here as
any other place; but I say, Mr. Chairman, that there may be a little of the politician
about me, and I do not propose to commit myself as to locality. (Mr. Sheriff" McKim —
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But you said " Here "). To a narrow-minded man, here seems the place where he lives
but to a broad-minded man, when we speak of here, we speak of Canada, our home, and
here there is room for the fat stock show. Now I suppose that all will agree with me, that
it is one of the most important industries connected with agriculture that we have in the
Province of Ontario. The fat stock of this Province has been yielding, year by year, a
very large revenue to the people of this Province, and I may say to you that anything
that can be done by the Legislature, or by fat stock associations, like you have in Guelph,
or by the Association of Agriculture and Arts, to induce a spirit of emulation amongst
the raisers of stock to breed better cattle for the shambles, is doing a great work. Now
I am sorry to say that the business of exporting cattle to the Old Country this year has
not been so very remunerative, but I may say to you as well, that there is no ground for
discouragement. All we have to do is to produce the very best kind of fat animals, and
the people in England will purchase it at a fair price. I have always said, and I say it
now, that I admire the English race for that one thing. They like beef and they like it
to be good, and when they get it they are willing to pay a good price for it, and in order
to keep it to their taste we must raise the very best kind. Now I think there is room
for an annual fat stock show, one very much larger even than you have had to-day,
broader, embracing, perhaps, a very great deal more than you have embraced within your
show to-day, giving larger prizes, and after all, the lar^e prizes offered have not induced
a large attendance ; but it is the duty of the Agriculture and Arts Association of the
Province ot Ontario, from this time out, to hold annually a fat stock show, and pay very
good prizes for exhibits. (Hear, hear). Now, I take that as being a ground that
should meet the approval of the farmers of the Province. It is about nine years, I think,
since we commenced holding fat stock shows. They were very small at first, but they
have grown year by year, until I think we can say we have had a fairly successful one
to-day in Guelph ; but there is room yet to make it, very much superior to what it has
been to-day, and it is the duty of the Agriculture and Arts Association to endeavor to
make it more successful in the future than it has been in the past. I think a work
worthy of the attention of the Agriculture and Arts Association is a spring show where
the purest bred animals in the Province CDuld be brought together, and where suitible
prizes could be given ; and as well as the fall exhibitions now so popular there should be
one great exhibition of a purely agricultural character for horses, cattle, sheep, swine, etc.,
and also all kinds of cereals. We have more than one kind of show in the Province of
Ontario, and I think the old Agriculture and Arts Association, which is honored by a
great many people yet in this Province, and whose work has left its impress upon this
Province, in future should devote itself entirely to holding purely agricultural exluft>?--
tions, without any sideshow. (Hear, hear.) It is true that they have successful exhibi-
tions in other lines, but this old, time-honored institution, which is, after all, an institu-
tion of the farmers of the Province of Ontario, and has been ever since its history, should
be devoted exclusively to this work of adva,ncing their interests in the line of stock raisersv
in the line of encouraging fat stock, in the line of producing the very best kind of cereals,^
and if they do that, there is a large work before the Association in tlie future.
I may say that I .was one of those in the Legislature who believed that it was time
that our Provincial Exhibition ceased, and I think my opinion was a wise one, notwith-
standing .some of my colleagues thought differently. I think that the work that it did in
times past is being done by other associations; but, as I said before, I think there is a purely
farmers' work to be done by this institution that can be done by no other in the Pro-
vince of Ontario. It is supposed that the President, when he gives his annual address
(it has been the custom, at least) should refer to what has transpired during the past
year, and many of them have referred and do refer to the success of the agriculturists of
the Province during the year of the incumbency of their office. Now I may say that we
have not had a very successful year. Unfortunately for the farmers of this Province,
prices have ruled very low. Perhaps never in the history of the Province, or at least for
a quarter of a century, have as low prices ruled as do in our markets at the present
time, and it is true that we have had another blow. Our cattle have been scheduled, as
far as entrance to the heart of the old land is concerned. Now, I may say that I believe
that out of the present evil a great future good might arise to the people of this Pro-
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vince. I do not know whether, after all, the very best thing for the farmers of Ontario
is that our cattle should be sent to the Old Land in the shape we call stockers. I will
venture the assertion that if the faimers of Ontario would mature their cattle, feed them
for the shambles here at home on Canadian soil, that a greater amount of wealth would
accrue to the people of this Province than does that of sending them to the Old Land.
Yet I am prepared at the same time to adaiit that it is going to be a hardship and that
many men who have been in the business of sending to the old land these stockers, feel
aggrieved, and I may say further that I think the action taken by the Department of
Agriculture was unwarranted, as far as we understand the state of affairs at the present
time in Canada. I think there are no contagious diseases among the cattle, yet I want
to impress upon you Canadians, above all things be independent, if possible, and to say
that out of your present evil you should strive to obtain something that is better. Let
every farmer decide that instead of sending his animal just at the age when it has been
the most unprofitable to bring it to, when it has taken out of the soil more than it
returned, just when the j)rofi's should begin to accrue to the owner, not to sell it, but to
fatten it at home and return to the land that which goes to keep up the fertility of the
soil. If you do that I venture to say that it would be of advantage to the farmers ; and yet
I say it is a hardship at the present time, simply because there are some men not able to
feed their cattle. Then it interferes with another class. Some of you perhaps who sell
your cattle to other men to fatten, are going to be injured by our cattle not being
allowed to enter the Old Country, because, Mr. Dryden, for example, or Mr, Hobson, or
any of the wealthy farmers, can do now what they oould not do before the cattle were
scheduled, that is, they can buy from you much cheaper if you have to sell them, than
they could before, because they cannot go to the Old Country to be fattened there, and
you are compelled to sell in a limited market. Now in this particular it has been rather
unfavorable for the Province of Ontario, prices ruling low, our markets being the poorest
they have been for years, our cattle scheduled in the Old Land, and wool being at a very
low price. All these things are calculated to make the farmers of Ontario feel that their
lines axe hard lines, and yet I want to say to you that you probably, in the Province of
Ontario, have no reason to feel discouraged for the future of your land. I have travelled
some — some of you have travelled a great deal more — and yet I want to say to you
that I think, from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans, from the furthest point south to
the furthest point north on the American continent, taking all the land, there is not so
fine a country on the continent as you have in Ontario. (Hear, hear).
Now, T have led up to this point, because I want to induce you to believe that you
are a great people, as you are, and have great possibilities in the future, because I want
to talk to you now, as the chairman said, about another subject, and that is your duty
towards assisting in making your exhibit from the Province of Ontario at the World's
Columbia Exposition a credit to it. One of the officials of the Exposition said to me the
other day : " The only province or only country on the face of the earth that the Amer-
ican States are afraid of, is the Province of Ontario." They have learned the fineness of
her land, they have learned to appreciate the value of her flocks and herds. They have
been taught by experience in the past, that you have here in Canada a soil and a climate
which enables you to produce grains which can compete with any part of the United
States, and they have learned more than that ; they have learned that h-re in Canada you
have the finest climate and as fine a country for the rearing of first-class stock as there
is on the American continent. They know more than that ; they know that the people
of the Western States, for many years back have looked to Ontario as the ground from
which they could draw the best animals for breeeing purposes, and as one said : " We
purpose to wrest, if we can, that prestige at this Exposition, so that in future one or two
States may be considered the points from which those desiring first-class stock can get
the animals after this Exposition." Now, let me tell you the Canadians will be unworthy
their past record if, with the opportunity they have, they do not show the United States
people and the Old Land what they can do — if they allow this opportunity to pass by
and do not avail themselves of it, and teach the Americans that after all we have the
men, the climate, the means, the desires, and the determination to hold our Province
second to no other country on the globe. I may say, for your encouragement, that in
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the city of New York, at their Horse Exhibition, where the finest thoroughbreds that
tread the earth from any ))art of the United States were assembled, where they offer the
very largest prizes ever offered, that it was a horse owned by a Canadian that took the
first prize against all the horses from the United States that were on exhibition. That
was creditable to the Province of Ontario. Then let me tell you at the Detroit Ex-
position, when it come to sheep, that in one of the classes Canadians took all the prize,,
first and second, with one exception, and would have taken that but for the want of a
sheep to exhibit. I can tell you more in poultry, that part of the fanners' work which is
so dear to the hearts of the women, with the finest exhibits from tiie Unite. I States,
where even one man had gone to the expense of importing from England to bgat our
Canadians, that out of twelve hundred dollars prize money, Canadians took about eif'ht
hundred, and would have taken more but that we had not the hens and roosters to com-
pete with. Now, what we can do and wiiat we will do, altogether depends up)u you of
the Province of Ontario. If, by united energy and determination to succeed, you do thn
very best you can with the stock that is selected to be exhibited in the United States, I
venture to say that when the Exposition is over Canada will be known the world over
better than she has ever been known before, f suppose that some of you who have
travelled in the old land know the impression the people have in many parts of Europe
of Canada — that it is a cold, barren, bleak country. Their impressions have been largely
received from pictures of ice palaces and fur clid individuals, but £ tell you when they
see our fruit, exhibit it will show the people of the old land and make them understand
that we have vineyards covering acres, that we have peach orchards where the luscious
fruit can be had for the picking of it, that we have in this country of ours vineyards
unequalled on the face of the earth, a climate where no finer and more luscious fruit can
be grown. I think it will teach the people of the old land that here in Canada is the
very spot where they should and will pour the thousands from their overcrowded towns
and cities and other portions of their land ; and here we have places where they can have
for themselves homes which will not only be pleasant, but where the land will produce
that which will make them contented and happy. Now, let me tell you what we have
done in that one line, and I want you who deal in other lines to do as much. We have
two thousand jars of fruit, holding from a quart to a bu^fhel and a half, s^me of them
large enough that we insert the limb of a tree, that is, a branch of a pear tree with the
fruit on it, where the foliage is kept in its natural color, and where the bloom is retained
on the fruit, and we purpose to show them that, from the earliest strawberry up to the
hardiest apple, we have in Ontario portions where the tenderest fruit can b:^ grown, and
other places where the most valuable fruit for exportation cxn be grown. I think that
will be the best immigration agent that we can send out to the Old Country. Let me
tell you, however, what we have to compete against. There is not a State in the Amer-
ican Union, not a single one, but which, as I told you before, has determined to outdo this
fair province of ours, and it requires all the energies and all the encouragement from the
people of this province it' you want to hold your own; and I am one of those who hope,
when the history of this Exposition comes to be written, tint it will hi said of Canida,
this part of it at any rate, that it has borne it.self well, and its reputation is established
in all directions of which I have b?en speaking. I have great faith in my country. I
believe we all have ; if we have not we shouM have. One American writer his said, in
describing the large area of country in this Province of Ontirio, known as the Niagara
Peninsula : " These very counties, (one in which the show his been held to diy) and our
northern counties, are a country that was blessed by Providence with the finest climate
and the most niignificent sceneiy, with the finest soil on any pirt of the American conti-
nent. In fact, that it was such a country that had not only the finest stock, but pro-
duced the finest men and the most beautiful women." Such a country d-;3cribeJ by
such a writer is one that we should not fear for its future, and I want to say a
word here. The farmers of the Province are supposed to be the grumblers. I know
that it is a subject of remark that he always grumbles ; thit he grumbles with the
sunshine, that the trees never bear abundantly enough, and we are called the Grum-
blers of th"^ earth ; but let me say to you thit the future of the coaatry
depends upon the farmer ; because, after all, his is the foundation upon which must be
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built the success of all other callings in the province — the manufacturer, the lawyer,
in fact every man living is dependent upon your success for his success, and the
keeping of your country is entirely in your hands. And I want to say to you, do not
let it be said, if the historian ever has to write of dissatisfaction in this land, never let
it be written of you farmers that you were the ones who became dissatisfied with
this country, which is, after all, the finest country on the face of the earth. Be true
to this country and its form of government. Punish the men who rule it if they do
wrong ; if they wreck the country's interests. Blame them, but do not blame your
country's constitution, because, after all, we have the finest constitution. We have the
noblest form of government. We have the finest country. We are partakers in the
greatest blessings on the face of the earth, and our country is an heritage that we ought
to love and protect ; and I know it never will be said of the farmers of the Province of
Ontario that they are anything else but true to their country, but that they are the first
to punish the man, if he says that it is not a prosperous country.
Now, I do not intend to talk very much longer, but I want to mention one thing.
In the history of our Agriculture and Arts Association there was one man who took a
very active part in its proceedings. Those who are older than I am, those who remember
the Provincial in the days of its prosperity, remember our old friend Ira Morgan. I, as
president of the Agriculture and Arts Association, am prepared to say that Ira
Morgan, when in the prime and vigor of his manhood, did very much to advance the
interests of the Agriculture and Arts Association of the Province of Ontario. During
the last year he has been taken away. He was one of the kind of men who leave
their impress on this country. They are the men who came here early in the history
of this Province, who came without capital, the only cajtital they had being the
brains that their good Lord had given them, a good strong right arm, and a
determination to succeed. Ira Morgan was one of those who came in the early
history of the province and helped to make it. He was a member for about
thirty years of the Agriculture and Arts Association, and I am sure that every farmer
and every member will concur with me in regretting that during the last
year our country and Board have been deprived of his advice. I often think we do
not appreciate these old men as we should. When I see the younger men of this province
often speaking of the old and careworn, time-beaten and perhaps uneducated settler of
earlier days with disrespect, I feel like saying to that young man that he certainly is doing
an injustice to those who came before us and laid the foundation of our country, and who
deserve our greatest consideration and respect. Ira Morgan was one of them. Now,
what about the future 1 Do you agree with me that there is work yet for the Agricul-
ture and Arts — work which will be of advantage to you ami me. I think there is, and I
think it is in the direction that I have mentioned. I hope we will have many gatherings
like we had to-night. I hope that the success that has attended the Fat Stock Show
during the past years will ccntinue, and that either here or some place else, from year to
year, we will continue to have a show which will increase in importance, until the time
comes when in the Province we have a Fat Stock Show which is unrivalled on the Amer-
ican continent, and if we can do that we have gone to work right. I close now by hop-
ing that the granaries of all the farmeis of Wellington will be full to overfloving next
year and their stock be of the very best kind ; that sunshine and showers may so be sent
to them, that all the blessings that follow in the wake of a kind Providence may attend
you all, and that when we meet here next year you may feel, as all we Methodists do
when we attend our meetings, that it is good to be here. I hope also that before the
close of another year we will have credit to ourselves at the World's Columbian
Exposition, and that we may teach the people of all the lands of the earth that we are
not in the most unpromising part of the globe. Duty is before you. Action is in your
hands. Success largely depends upon your co-operation, and the success of your efforts
to strengthen my hands and those of the Dominion Commissioners, so that we may say
that above all the lands and all the countries on the American continent, ours is the
finest and it should be the most prosperous.
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The chairman then called upon Hon. John Dryden, Minister of Agriculture, who
spoke as follows :
Address by the Hon. John Dryden.
Mr. President and Gentlemen : I would like to say first of all that the hospitality
of the city of Guelph reoiains precisely the same as I found it many years ago, when I
was first permitted to enjoy it. The only objection I have to urge is that you have over-
done it on this occasion ; you have ])laced your supper at nine o'clock, and as I could not
wait that long, was obliged to take mine at six, so that now I have had a double dose,
which I believe is the experience of most of us who are here to-night. It seems you acted
on the principle practised by the Indians in the olden days, when they had a big fight
before them they would take enough at once to last them two or three days.
I want also to congratulate you, Mr. President, on the success of your show. I have
taken to myself some little credit for the result you have now reached. You remember
when I was here last year that I expressed some disappointment, and told you that I
thought it ought to be a great deal better that the parties managing the show ought to
take an advance step, that they ought to give more money in prizes, and that you ought
to have a far better Fat Stock Show than was then seen ; and I told you if it needed a
little more money that no doubt the Legislature would grant it. You have asked for
more and you have received it without grudging, and I venture to say there is not
a man listening to me to-night but is pleased with the forward step which you
now have taken. No better investment can be made than the money spent in con-
nection with a Fat Stock Show such as you are holding here now. These shows
are in the best sense of the word educational, and I think they give an education
that our people cannot get anywhere else. We had reached the time when there
seemed to be no place for the Agriculture and Arts Association in the show line.
They had to crowd and squeeze themselves in to get a place anywhere in the prov-
ince. Toronto did not want them, Hamilton did not want them, London did not want
them, but I believe Guelph did give an invitation, and when the time came you had an
excellent show, but the people would not come to see it ; but in the line you are now
working there is an open field and plenty of room for development. I want to impress
upon you that you should go on and not stop with present attainments. It is not for me
to say where the show ought to be, but I remind you that the President says it has come
here to stay ; but whether it be held in Guelph or elsewhere, it should be somewhere in
the Province of Ontario. This show is not as good yet as we can have it. The farmers
do not know in time the amount of prizes you are going to give. Just say now, " We
intend to continue and hold a better show year by year," and you will soon find a deeper
interest, a greater number of entries, and a much larger attendance of visitors. The
province expects you to go forward in this line, and be assured that ic will accomplish
more good than any other work done by the Agricultural and Arts Association. I
said that the work done here was educative. Farmers are like other men in business.
When a farmer wants to accomplish anything there is no use starting out in a haphazard
way ; he must decide two things, first, what he wants to accomplish ; second, how to
succeed in doing it. Now, in the live stock line what he is to aim to accomplish is placed
before him as an object lesson in the show which he has seen here to-day. He will find
here the sort of animal that he ought to try to produce. In the conversation and discus-
sions indulged in, he will be able to learn to some extent how to copy that which is there
presented. Mr. Awrey has told you something about the scheduling of our cattle in
Great Britain, and loss that we may sustain. I can find no language strong enough to
express my indignation that this country should be scheduled on the false statement that
pleuro is found among our cattle. The statement is not true ; and I am bound to say if
the disease existed in Canada somebody in this country would be able to find out where
it is without going over to England to have it pointed out. Although it does not
exist here, certain British officials say that it does, and so have managed to schedule our
cattle. I am not prepared to say whether it may not be, in the end, for good instead of
evil. We must not be prevented from producing good cattle, even though our cattle be
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placed on the same basis as the A.merican cattle are. If sche Juling prevents the sending
of raw lean cattle across the sea to be followed by the feed to fatten them, allowing the
Scotch or English farmer to reap the proht which rightly belongs here, then I think good
will result. In this connection I want to read an extract from a letter which was pub-
lished in one af the American papers, written by a Scotchman, a man who knows all
about this business, and who has many friends in this vicinity. He says ;
" Aberdeen has lately been flooded by store cittle, consisbinsr of Canadians (chiefly rough), Irish and
Orkneys of all sorts— good, bad and indifferent. The auction sales vary greatly, accoi ding to the visible
supply and mood of buyers. I often wonder how in the world seven pounds, ten shillings, or ten pounds,
Of even thirteen pounds a head can pay all expenses and keep western farmers in salt and shirts ; for thes»
are the general prices I have seen Canadians making, occasionally less, sometimes a little more. If I were
farming out there, I would buy stockers and make prime beef with corn and cake, which would greatly
improve my land as well. You farmers bhould get them, young, square, blocky, wide, near to the round,
and fleshy, with broad backs ; then do them well and send them ti London, Liverpool, Glasgow and Aber-
deen at thirty months or less. Yes, less than more. Shapes and quality are certainly more in demand
now than size. If I could not buy the right kind, I would ioreed them, and feed them from calf hood right
along unttt at twenty-four or thirty inonths they were ripe as berries. I formerly did this myself (when
mj' herd of shorthorns was small) with fair cross-bred or grade cows and always a first class bull. iVly
heifers went first, followed by the steers, dressing about 750 or 850 pounds. This season more than ever
before, the diffcience in price between small fat cattle and vicdinm large has increased, and three to four pence
per pound more (dressed weight) is freely paid for the former."
Now, therein is a little lesson which some of us might take to heart. What he says,
is just what I was impressing upon those who were gather-^d here a year ago. In order
that the education here should become efieotive, it is essential that the farmers should get
the benefit of the skill that they put into this business ; that is, when we produce the
right sort of cattle we ought to have the extra price which they are worth, according to
the quotation just given. But the difficulty is that the drovers go out in the country and
buy by the pound, regardless of breeding or quality. They say, " I will pay you
four or five cents a pound," as the case may be, "and will not pay any more, no matter
what the quality is." So your neighbor, who has an inferior animal, receives that amount,
while you, with an animal such as that dpscribed by Mr. Duthie, can get no more. Now,
I say this is not fair, and the drover who does that is in the end hurting himself, because
he in eSect says, " Pay no attention to those who urge you to breed better and feed
better ; I will take your cattle and pay you the highest price now." Let me give you an
illustration. You know we are trying to show through the travelling dairies how to pro-
duce better butter in private dairies. I came across a merchant who lives not one hun-
dred miles from my own home, and he was telling me how he manaj;es his butter business.
He says, " I buy all the butter I can get of all grades, I have a butter worker down
stairs, and as each lot comes in it is worked over, put through a butter print, wrap-
ped neatly in parchment paper, and sent to market. It comes in all sorts of shapes
and colors, and if it is light in color it stays light, but instead of losing, as formerly, I
now make money." But do you not see what this is doing 1 This man gives to the
■woman who makes poor butter exactly the same as the one who makes good, and so is
obstructing the educating influence of the dairy school In the same way when cattle,
rough and smooth, command the same price the good effect of this show is so far hindered
and destroyed. Because we do not get the best results of our labor and skill is one
reason why some of our young people are turning their attention to something else instead
of agricultural pursuits. What is it takes them away ? Some one will at once answer,
"Too much education." I do not want any one to tell me that, because I do not think
it is true. Do you mean to say that a man can become too intellectual — that we can
learn too much ] There is nothing in that of itself to turn him from the farm. Is it
because there is too much labor on the farm ? Not a bit of it. Some of you say it is,
but it is not. If these young people are going to succeed in any line of business, there
must be labor connected with it ; and so it is not mere labor that drives the young man
away. There are two things to my mind which have a tendency to do this. The first is
a false sentiment pervading the entire community, that farming is a poor, mean business ;
it is felt all through the school system. The little fellows get hold of it sometimes in
their own homt s, and later among their comrades at school. The second one is that
farming is a non-paying business, or in other words, labor without reward ; and these
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young men say they will not stay in a business when there is nothing in it. The fact is,
prosperity on the farm makes the sturdiest kind of men, and the loveliest women of the
and ; — city men seek them out to preside over their elegant homes. But constant and
incessant labor, year in and year out, on the farm without any reward gives you soured
husbands, tired, broken-hearted mothers, and disgusted children, who are bound to go
into the city or town to try to live by their wits. I have discovered that it is a far
easier thing for a boy to hoe a row of potatoes when there is ten or twenty cents at the
end of it, than it is without. The &un does not hurt, and he does not easily get tired. Men
are exactly the same ; if you go on laboring without reward, you too will grow weary in well
doing. So to come back to the point, the advanced farmer is entitled to the best price his
products will bring, and if there is any class of people who ought to have the best results
of their skill and labor, it is tho^e who follow agricultural pursuits. I hope to see the
day that these defects will be remedied, and in the truest sense the best man will win.
Now, unless you intend to put in the whole night here I think I ought not to go on
any longer. 1 am delighted to be present with you, and am glad to witness the results
that have been so far achieved in connection with this show, and I hope that you will with
courage continue ; and so long as I am at the head of the Department of Agriculture in
this province, you can depend on my sympathy and co-operation, and that I will always be.
prepared to recommend to the Government and Legislature that you should receive what-
ever assistance it is in the public interest to give.
The chairman then called upon Alderman SMirn to address the meeting, who said :
I am sorry the Mayor is not heie to-night to occupy his position as Chief Magistrate of
the city, and to welcome you to G-uelph. However, acting on his behalf, I trust you will
have a good time. I have listened with great deal of pleasure to the speeches, and
I am sure they are very encouraging and must be decidedly helpful to the farm-
ers who are present. I am sure the citizens of Guelph and members of the corpora-
tion who are present will do all in their power to make Guelph the permanent
situation of the Fat Stock Show. We are always pleased to have the farmers come
to Guelph, and on this occasion we have a building which is second to none in
the Province, and whether this building was built for this purpose or not, I think
it is remarkably suited for it. I feel perfectly satisfied that the people of Guelph
will do their duty to provide suitable accommodation, such as will be satisfactory
to the Agriculture and Arts Association. The members of the corporation extend to you
a cordial welcome, and trust that this may be the permanent station for all time to come.
Alderman Coffee was called forward, and said : Coming, as almost the last one
from the show, it is in order that I should be called here, now, last, to say a few words
to you. I regret to hear that his Worrship was not able to be present with you and
extend to you the cordial welcome of the citizens of Guelph. We are all delighted to
have you here. I do not know as I can say anything of great interest to you. We list-
ened with a great deal of pleasure to the Minister of Agriculture and the other gentle-
men that have been speaking, and I may say, as a member of the corporation of Guelph,
that i hope the city will give the assistance they have given this year, and next year they
will extend that assistance, all for the welfare of this exhibition in this county. The Fat
Stock Club, as you know, represent the interests of the farming cou?munity, and they, in
connection with us, would like to arrange with the Agriculture and Arts- Association so
that the show may be permanently located here.
Mr. Innes, MP., was then called onto present the cup offered by the Fat Stock
Club of Guelph. Mr. Armstrong, the winner, was also asked to come forward. Mr.
Innes then said : 1 present to you this magnificent cup, the gift of the Fat Stock Club,
for the highest prizt* that has been given to-day. I do so with peculiar pleasure, Mr.
Armstrong. Since the institution of the Fat Stock Shows, I have had several times to
present cups to the successful winners of the Sweepstakes, but I do so this time with
peculiar pleasure, because you are the worthy son of a worthy sire, known not only
throughout the county, but throughout Canada, as one of the largest and most successful
breeders we have. I feel proud, sir, that you have been so successful, and I trust that
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this first trophy that you won in the competition to-day will only be the beginning, and
you will go on and be equally successful in the future. I am sure the gentlemen here
are free to endorse what I have said, and wish you every luck next year. I will not
inflict a speech upon the company at this late hour of the night, but I only say, I feel par-
ticularly proud in one of the residents of our county taking such a prize as this, I feel
not only proud of this city and this county, but further so, when it was my duty to go
out of the county to go to Ottawa, I met representatives from the shores of the Atlantic
to the shores of the Pacific ; we would get into conversation about where we came from,
and when I would tell them the county I came from, they would say, the place where
they breed such fine pure bred cattle and excellent fat stock, and when I told them I
lived in the city of Guelph, " O, yes, the seat of the Agricultural Oollege, and at that
College you get a better and more practical education than you get in any similar insti-
tution ;" and I am glad to say that we have now at the head of the Department of Agri-
culture one who has good practical methods and is doing everything he can to produce
these various methods, which will not only bring about the success of the College, but
are destined to be of incalculable benefit to the farmers of this Province. With respect
to the show to-day, I feel highly pleased, and everyone seems to be well pleased,
and I assure you that the citizens of Guelph and the farmers of this county will do every-
thing they can to make a success of all the shows in the future.
Mr. Armstrong : Gentlemen, I thank you very heartily for this handsome cup. It
is not in my line to make a speech, but I thank you heartily.
Mr. Guthrie, M.P.P., was then called forward, and said : During my residence in
Guelph I have learned to appreciate the quality and character of the farming of this
neighborhood as being about the best we have ; in fact, it may be said that cotton is
king in Southern America and beef here. Now, I think that you should take a glance
back at Associations. About twenty years ago the Central Exhibition was started, I
was questioned how to form it, and assisted with others in making up a members' prize
list, and we had a first-class Provincial Show. Now, I say go on ; double your prize
list, get more money from the Government, extend your advertising and make yourself
better known ; and go on and on until we send to the Old Country no more mean stockers,
until the whole country shall learn the benefit of fattening their own stock and increas-
ing their wealth. I do not care so much for the quality of our country as I do the
quality of the race or the inhabitants of the country. We know we have grand oppor-
tunities of which any country may be proud and let us extend these privileges. Let the
light shine where they have inferior stock, and, I say, it is the duty of the people to assist
the Association ; and when this Association is extended, then we will make this country
what it ought to be, and what every country should be. I remember hearing the Secre-
tary of the Senate at Washington saying that he met a great many representatives in
Congress there, and it was an astonishing thing to find that of all those from the various
parts of that great country every one represented his state as the finest country under
the face of the sun. Now, I do not go so far as that, but I believe we have as good a
country as there is. We have as good a country, and all we require to do, is to say it,
we are going to increase the wealth of this country by raising the best stock that can be
produced. I see here such gentlemen as ex- Alderman Frankland, who deserves credit for
pomoting and instituting the export trade in this part of the country, which has brought
with it comparative wealth and ease, and I hope it may be made a business in other parts.
I congratulate the citizens of Guelph on behalf of this Exhibition and I am pleased
to welcome so many exhibitors here. I hope that Guelph will always take a foremost
position, and I think the Provincial Fat Stock Show should be established here as there
is no place in Canada that has superior claims. I commend the claims of Guelph most
heartily, and whether Guelph shall be selected as the permanent situation or not, it will
certainly be as enterprising as any and will contribute as large a number of successful
exhibitors. I am proud to see Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Ballantyne taking prices as they
have been doing. These young men are the hope of the country, and we hav^e a large
number here who are taking an interest in this business.
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Ex- Alderman Frankland was then called on by the chair, and thus spoke : My idea
in the inception of the export trade, was to benefit the farmers of Canada and supply
cheap animal food to the workingmen of Lancashire and Yorkshire, in England, where I
was born, and where I had no meat but liver to eat in my boyhood days. Now, there is
cheaper animal food there than in any other part of the world. He paid a high tribute
to Secretary Wade in connection with the Agriculture and Arts Association. He believed
that this show was doing far more good for agriculture than the Toronto Show, with all
its circuses and dancing ; the two things did not mix. He spoke entertainingly of the
early days of the cattle export trade when he had purchased ten head of cattle from Mr.
J. S.Armstrong, father of the sweepstakes-winner of this year, for nearly $2,000, and with
other cattle, and a lot of sheep, had taken them across the Atlantic at his own risk,
because the insurance was prohibitory. Then with a banner and a band these Canadian
cattle were marched to their destination in Liverpool, and though the returns were not
high, still the English people saw what Canada could do. He advised the closer drawino'
of commercial relations with the mother land. He characterized the cattle scheduling as
a mean trick. The Canadian cattle got fifty per cent, more care than the American
cattle. On the ranches they did not care if they had forty per cent, clear loss in neglected
cattle, they could make enough on the sixty per cent, to pay them ; the wanton destruc-
tion of animal life there was awful, there was nothing like it in Ontario, and little in the
North-West. He asked from Mr. Dryden the assistance of the Ontario Government, to
press upon the Dominion Government, if the order was not cancelled, the necessity of
preparing slaughter-houses, etc., for the Canadian cattle, distinct from those used by the
Americans, which are fully used. He thought that Canadians were entitled to more fav-
orable treatment than, the others. They could not allow Canadian cattle to stay in this
country ; it meant ruin. From February to August 60,000 cattle were purchased for
export in Ontario, and $4,500,000 paid to the farmers. They could see what it meant if it
ceased. A cattle beast of 1,400, of high quality, early matured, to dress 800 pounds,
would sell in competition with any cattle on earth. He drew a comparison between the
past and the present to show the progress of Canada ; she lived well. The export trade
would go on. The Americans could ship their cattle, but the pluck and determination of
Canada would more than hold her own.
The meeting then broke up, the large audience being well pleased and instructed by
the addresses.
Stock Sales at the Fat Stock Show on the Same Day,
The sales of thoroughbred stock at the Victoria Eink, Thursday afternoon, attracted
a great many buyers from all over Canada and the Eastern States. Mr. J. D. Heflferman
wielded the hammer with his customary ability. The first lot sold was the Galloway
herd owned by Mr. D. M. McCrae. A buyer for Mr. Rutherford Stuyvstant, an exten-
sive farmer at Tranquilly Farms, New Jersey, bought the following animals : Cow, Good
Queen Bess 5931, $225 ; cow. Chancery Ward 5930, $200 ; cow. Queen V, of Drumlanrig
5511, $200; cow, Fanny of Lairdlaw 5917, $125 ; cow, Lady Constance IL of Drumlan-
rig 5908, $250 ; cow, Helena III. of Drumlanrig 5909, $200 ; bull. Count Palatine 4883,
$100. A. and R. Shaw, Brantford, bought the following : Cow, Carline 5932, $125 ; cow,
Adela III. of Drumlanrig, 5910, $100; cow, Semiramis, 5913, $100; cow. Duchess
VIL of Drumlanrig, 5912, $100; cow, Viscountess IL cf Closeburn, 5914, $100,
Ontario Agricultural College Stock.
Cattle — Short Horns. — Baron Waterloo, 13431, red roan, to L. 0. Barber, Guelph,
$90 ; bull calf, Waterloo of Wellington, red roan, T. R. Hamilton, Cromarty, $9 1 ;
cow. Flower of Sunnyside, red, J. I. Hobson, Mosboro', $61 ; cow, Maud II, 15343,
red and a little white, Thos. Didmon, Ancaster, $102,
Herefords.— Cow, Velvet, 16802, H. H. Hunter, Orangeville, $60; heifer calf,
Sybil's Nymph, 499, red and white, H. H. Hunter, Orangeville, $37.
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Galloway. — Bull calf, Galloway Knight, Ohris. Wilson, Ponsonby, $71.
Sussex. — Heifer calf, Columbia, Alfred Stone, Guelph, $31.
Red Poll. — Bull calf, Niger, N. Dawson, Baillieboro, $134.
Devon.— BviW calf. Dainty Davy, T. W. Taylor. $23.
Ayrshires. — Jim Meadowside, 1356, D. H. B., red and white, T. 0. Stark, Gana-
noque, $37 ; cow, Susie, red and white, J. Cunningham, Norval, $91 ; heifer, Susie
2nd, red with white spots, N. L. Gordon, Salem, $41 ; heifer, Susie 3rdj red with
white spots, J. Cunningham, Norval, $50.
Halsteins. — Bull, Early Wildridge, black and white, R. R. Hunter, Dundas, $50 ]
bull, Alvo's Mink Mercedes, black and white, David Bennett, Dutton, $40.
Farm Stock. — One Berkshire boar to Jas. Forest, Lebanon, $21 ; sow, S. Coxworth,
Claremont, $21; sow, H. H. Hunter, Orangeville, $20; boar, A. Gehl, Preston, $12 ;
boar, T. Noble, Brampton, $14; sow, M. 0. Annich, Crieff, $14; boar, A. Acheson,
Elora, $10; sow, F. Noble, Brampton, $30.50; sow, D. Bennett, Dutton, $37.50;
sew, F. Noble, $30.50; sow, F. Somerville, Haysville, $23; sow, A. S. D. Hill, Speed-
side, $30; boar, George Betzner, Copetown, $11.50; boar, John T. Boyle, Parker,
$11.50; boar, Jos. Featherston, Streetsville, $12 ; boar, J. Campbell, Gait, $11.50; sow,
J. M. Pringle, Teeswater, $18 ; sow, J. Steele, Aberfoyle, $18 ; sow, R. Aitcheson, $10 ;
sow, J. Stetle, $15 ; boar, W. Barnet, Living Springs, $23 ; sow, W. Willoughby, Rock-
wood, $25.50 ; sow, John McKenzie, $17 ; boar, John Richardson, Rockwood, $25 ; sow,
"Walter Meadows, Maplewood, $13.50 ; sow, A. Gehl, Preston, $21 ; sow, A. Elliott, Gait,
$26 ; sow, Thos. Simpson, Guelph, $22 ; boar, Wm. Stewart, Minnie P.O., $14 ; boar, J.
Bird, Amber, $15 ; boar, Andrew Nelson, Hornby. $9 ; sow, T. Noble, Brampton, $9.50;
sow, R. R. Sangster, Lancaster, $11 ; sow, Henry Wilkin, Brampton, $10; boar, Louis
Bull, Brampton, $12 ; boar, Chas. Brow, Drumquin, $9.50; boar, Richard Rumelson,
Gait, $9; boar, Wm. Dwyer, Strabane, $8; boar, Chas. Brown, Drumquin, $11.50 ;
boar, W. Rutherford, Glenmorris, $14; boar, Wm. Dwyer, Strabane, $10. Also the
following private sales, John Phinn, Hespeler, to J. and A. Tyson, heifer, weighing 1,600
lbs., at 5|c. per lb.; J. W. Rudd, Eden Mills, to Jos. Dingle, Hamilton, two steers for
$150.
Sales of Fat Cattle During the Show.
Wm. Sharp & Sons, a 3rd prize cow to Alf. Hales, weighing 1,750. Francis Murdock,
a Shorthorn grade, which took the first prize, weighing close on 1,400, and 21 months old, to
Jas. Millar, at 6c. live weight. Stewart Bros., Eramo.sa, two heifers at 5|c., to A. Tait, Lon-
don. They weigh 2,750 lbs. W. R. Elliott, Everton, sold his prize steer to S. Pardy, Toronto
at 6c., and his third prize cow at 5c., to go to Toronto.
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REPORT OF THE FAT STOCK SHOW.
The following is the report of the Ninth Annual Provincial Fat Stock Show under
the management of the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario, the Guelph Fat
Stock Club, the Sheep and Swine Breeders' Associations, in the new Victoria Pink,
Guelph, Wednesday and Thursday, December 14 and 15, 1892 :
Executive Officers— N. Awrey, M.P.P., President ; J. C, Snell, Chairman ; H Wade, Secretary.
Committee of Management— i^'rom the Agriculture and Arts Association of Ontario : Messrs. J. C,
Snell, Edmonton; Wm. J. Westington, Plainville ; N. Awrey, M. P. P., Hamilton ; C. M. Simmons,
Ivan ; J. Sissons, Crown Hill ; A. Rawlings, Forest, and H. Wade, Toronto.
Committee Fat Stock Cluh of Guelvh— Messrs. John I. Hobson, Mosboro' ; James Miller, Guelph ; John
McCorkindale, Guelph.
Committee Sheep Breeders' Association — John Jackson, Abingdon, and F. W. Hodson, London.
Committee Sivine Breeders' Association— S. Coxworth, Claremont, and J. E. Brethour, Burford.
Committee on Cattle— C. M. Simmons, A. Rawlings, John I. Hobson, James Miller, Wm. J. Westing-
ton, F. W. Hodson.
Committee on Sheep— J. Jackson, J. Sissons, J. C. Snell, C. M. Simmons, Prof. Shaw.
Committee on Swine— J. E. Brethour, S. Coxworth, J. Andereon, A. Rawlings, Wm. J. Westington.
Committee on Poultry — James Anderfon, W. Laing.
CATTLE.
Judges— James Smith, Paris ; Thos. Crawford, Toronto ; James I. Davidson, Balsam.
Class I— Short Horns.
Sec. 1 — Steer, two years and under three.
2 entries. 1st prize $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10.
1. Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus, "Redmond " ; light roan ; calved Nov. 21st, 1890. Bred by Wm. Red
mond, Millbrook, Ont. ; got by Oxford Lad =7*73= ; dam, Nelly Gray =10231= by Challenge
=2933=, etc.
2. W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle.
Sec. 2 — Steer, one year and under two.
3 entries. Ist prize $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10.
1. Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus, "Vice-Challenge"; roan; calved Dec. 29th, 1890. Bred by Wm. Red-
mond, Millbrook, Ont. ; got by Oxford Lad =7473= ; dam. Duchess =8886= by Challenge =2933=,
etc.
2. W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle.
3. Thos. Waters, Rockwood, "Yorkshire Lad " ; got by Rob Roy of Summerhill =15926= ; dam, Nell of
Arkell IV., by Montcofifer =7415=, etc.
Sec.'_3 — Steer, under one year,
1 entry. 1st prize $15,|2nd $10, 3rd $5.
1. Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus, "Snowball " ; white ; calved Feb. 28th, 1892. Bred by Wm. Redmond,
Millbrook, Ont. ; got by Charley MitcheK =13833= ; dam, Thoinhill Daisy =17507= by Challenge
=2933=, etc.
Sec. 4 — Cow, three years and over, that has had a calf.
6 entries. 1st prize $15, 2nd $15, 3rd $10.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare, " Kelly's Lady Gwynne " =18252= red, with star ; calved April 19th, 1889*
Bred by exhibitor ; got by Third Crown Jewel =10026= ; dam, Lady Gwynne of Colonus =14303=,
by Duke of Holker V. (imp.) =1242= (44687), etc.
2. Thos. Russell, Exeter, "Barmpton's Kinellar " =13922=; roan; calved Aug. 24th, 1885. Bred by
Benj. Hoggarth, Cromarty ; got by Golden Prince =3255= ; dam, Barinpton Queen =2397=, by
Royal Barmpton (imp.) =217= (45503), etc.
W. R. Elliott, Everton, "Rosie." ^____»
^Class II — Herefords.
Sec' 4— Cow, three years and over, that has had a calf.
3 Entries. Ist.prize $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.
1. F, W. Stone, Guelph, "Cherry VIII." (imp.), 13839 ; calved June 5th, 1879. Bred by B. Rogers, The
Grove, Pembridge, Eng. ; imported by exhibitor ; sire. The Grove 3rd, 2490 (5051) ; dam Cherry VI.
11370, by Sir Roger 2nd, 4110 (4993), etc.
2. F, W. Stone, Guelph, " Rosette V.," 13873 ; calved May 23rd, 1884. Bred by exhibitor ; sire Bonnie
Lad IV., 10877 (6317) ; dam. Lady Rose, 12292, by Silver Chief, 4490 (4952), etc.
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Class III— Polled Angus.
Sec. 4 — Cow, three years and over, that has had a calf,
1 entry. 1st prize $15, 2nd $10.
1. J. W. Burt, jr., Coningsby, "Alice Watson" (imp.), 7541 (7112); calved Feb., 1882. Bred by Wm.
Guthrie, Brunton, Scotland ; sire, Jock of Benuchas, 7452 (2164) ; dam, Queen III. of Confunder-
land, 2984 (2520), by Palmerston (374), etc.
Class IV— Galloways.
Sec. 4 — Cow, three years and^over, that has had a calf.
2 entries. 1st prize $15, 2nd $10.
1. D. McCrae, Guelph, "Good Queen Bess " (imp.) (10521), 5931; calved March 19th, 1887. Bred by
Thomas Biggar & Sons, Dalbeattie, Scotland ; imported by exhibitor ; sire. Crusader (2858) ; dam,
Brown Bess (5570), by Chipper Kyle (2332), etc.
2. D. McCrae, Guelph, "Queen V. of Drumlanrig " (imp.) (9579), 5911 ; calved April 27th, 1886. Bred by
Duke of Buccleuch, Drumlanrig, Scotland ; imported by exhibitor ; sire, Nefcherlea (3335) ; dam,
Queen III. of Drumlanrig (4013), by Queensberry (1027), etc.
Class V — Dkvons.
Sec, 1 — Steer, two years and under three,
2 entries. 1st prize $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.
1. W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Tom." Bred by exhibitor ; sire. Lord Lansdowne [933] ; dam, Rose [849],
by King of the Ocean [727], etc.
2. W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Jack." Bred by exhibitor; sire. Lord Lansdowne [933]; dam. Red Rose
[890], by Professor [847], etc.
Sec. S — Steer, under one year.
1 entry, 1st prize $10, 2nd $5.
1. W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Clifford." Bredjby exhibitor; sire, Young Ensign [925] ;'^dam, Lady
Creamer [929], by Marquis II. [871], etc.
Class VI— Grades.
Sec. 1 — Grade Steer or Heifer, two years and under three.
9 entries. 1st prize $25, 2nd $20, 3rd $10, 4th $5.
1. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, " Charlie. "(
2. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, " Blossom."
3. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, " Beauty."
4. L. O. Barber, Guelph, "Mayflower."
Sec, 3 — Steer or Heifer, one year and under tioo.
6 entries. 1st prize $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th '$5.
1. F. Murdoch, Ponsonby, " Sam."
2. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "Red Beauty. 'li
3. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "Roan Prince."
4. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "White Daisy."
Sec. S — Steer or\Heifer, undergone year.
Sentries. 1st prize $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5.
It James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "Rosie."
2. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "Red Prince."
3. George S. Armstrong, Fergus, "Daisy."
Sec. 4 — Cow, three years and over, that has had a'calf.
4 entries. 1st prize $20, 2nd $15, 3rd $10.
1. James Oke & Sons, Alvinston, "Daisy."
2. W. R. Elliott, Everton, "Red Rose."
3. Alfred Hales, Guelph, "Red Rose."
Class VII— Championship Prize.
Best fat animal on the ground, of any breed' or' sex.
A cup given by the Fat Stock Club of Guelph, and valued at $50.
Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus, " Redmond,"
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SHEEP.
'Judges— 3. T. Gibson, Denfield ; Simeon Lemon, Kettleby ; Richard Whetter, London.
Class VIII- Longwools, Cotswold, Lincoln or Leicestkb.
Sec 1 — E%ve or Wether, two years old or over.
8 entries. 1st prize $12, 2nd $8, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. J hn Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), "Jim " ; lambed May 5th, 1888. Bred by exhibitor ; sire, Geo.
King 95 ; dam. Duty 45, etc.
2. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), " Charlie " ; lambed April 10th, 1889. Bred by exhibitor ; sire,
Geo. King 95 ; dam. Smith, 517, etc.
3. John Kelly, Shakespeare (Leicester), "Pride."
Sec. 2- -Ewe or Wether one year and under two.
[ 4 entries. Ist prize $12, 2nd $8, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Leicester), "Gay Lass."
2. D. & W. Irving, Nassagaweya, (Leicester), "Bob."
3.5John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), "Jack II." ; lambed April lst,il891. Bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Geo. King 95 ; dam, Jancy 27, etc.
Sec. 3 — Three Ewes under one year.
2 entries. 1st prize $20, 2nd $15, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd, $7, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Leicester), "Bella," ". Jessie, 'j "Jean."
2. \Vm. Whitelavsr, Guelph, (Leicester).
See. 4 — Th7-ce Wethers under one year.
2 entries. Ist prize $20^ 2nd $15, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $7, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Leicester), " Dick," " Tom," " Joe."
2. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), "Billy"; lambed March 10th, 1892. Bred by Wm.
Oliver, Avonbank ; sire, Duke 20 ; dam. Fatty 39, etc. " Hero " ; lambed April 15th, 1892. Bred
by exhibitor ; sire, Geo. King 95 : dam. Broody II., etc. " Top" (imp).
Sec. 5 — Five Sheep under two years of age reared by the exhibitor, the progeny of one ram.
2 entries. Prize $25, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association.
John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Leicester).
Class IX— Oxford, Shropshire or Hampshire.
Sec, 1 — Eice or Wether, two years and over.
5 entries. 1st prize $12, 2nd $8, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association."
1. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), "Rutherford "; lambed in 1890. Bred by Arch. Tolton,
Walkerton ; sire, Duke of Argyle 2466 ; dam, Magwood 5869, etc.
2. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), " Barber" (imp.) ; lambed spring, 1890. Imported by
Barber ; sire, Harlescot Boy 4005 ; dam, Somerset 2817, etc.
3. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire), " Beattie's No. 1."
Sec. 2— Ewe or Wether, one year and under two.
4 entries. 1st prize $12, 2nd $8, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. Johu Rutherford, Roseville, ( ). "Quality " ; lambed April 10th, 1891. Bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Peter the Great ; dam, Marshall, etc. -"^' "
2. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ), "Sifter"; lambed April 10th, 1891. Bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Peter the Great ; dam, Marshall, etc.
3. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire), "Beattie's No. 3."
Sec. 3 — 7 hree Etves under one year.
4 entries. Ist prize $20, 2nd $15, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd, $7, given by
the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire), " Beattie's No. 4," " Beattie's No. 5," " Beattie's No. 6."
2. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire), " Beattie's No. 7," " Beattie's No. 8," " Beattie's No. 9."
3. John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Shropshire), "Kit," "Mary," "Millie."
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Sec. 4 — Three Wethers under one year,
4 entries. 1st prize $20, 2nd $15, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $7, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare, (Shropshire), "Jim," "Will," "Davy."
2. John Rutherford, Roseville ( ), " Julius " ; lambed April 7th, 1892. Bred by exhibitor ; sire,
Peter the Great ; dam, Mars<hall, etc. " Lome," imported by J. Main. " Franklin " (imp.), lambed
May 1st, 1892. Sire, Monarch ; dam, J. P. Phin 52, etc.
3. W. H. Seattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire) ; Beattie's Nos. 10, 11, 12.
Class X— Oxford, Shropshire or Hampshire.
Sec. 5 — Five Sheep under two years, reared by exhibitor, the progeny of one ram,
1 entry. Prize $25, given by the Sheep- Breeders' Association.
W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, (Shropshire) ; Beattie's Nos. 2, 3, 13, 14, 15.
Class XI. — Southdowns, Horned Dorset or Merino.
Sec. 1 — Exve or Wether, two years or over.
8 entries. 1st prize $12 ; 2nd $8, given by the Sheep- Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Rutherford, Roseville, (Southdovi'n) ; "Juliet " ; lambed April 25th, 1890 ; bred by John Jackson,
Abingdon ; sire, Beau Brummel, 3289 ; dam, Jonas Ewe, 2939, etc.
2. John Rutherford, Roseville, (Southdown) ; " Jackson " ; lambed April 25th, 1890 ; bred by John Jack-
son, Abingdon ; sire. Beau Brummel, 3289 ; dam, Jonas Ewe, 2939, etc.
3. D. H. Dale, Glendale, (Southdown): "Dale's No. 1" (imp.) ; bred by Geo. Jonas, Eng. ; imported
June 26th, 1890, by exhibitor ; sire. Son of Little John Day ; dam, Sondsblood.
Sec. 2 — Ewe or Wether, one year and under,
3 entries. 1st prize $12 : 2nd $8, given by the Sheep Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Jackson & Son, Abingdon, (Southdown) ; " Jackson Ewe 61 " ; lambed Feb. 27th, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitors ; sire, Norwich Beau, 2919 ; dam. Royal Windsor V., 4318, etc.
2. John Jackson & Son, Abingdon, (Southdown) ; " Jackson Ewe 71 " ; lambed Feb. 27th, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitors ; sire, Norwich Beau, 2919 ; dam, Royal Windsor V., 4318, etc.
3. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ); " Main," (imp.) ; bred by E. Ellis, Eng. ; imported by J.
Main, Boyne; sire. Cricketer, 103 ; dam, 339, etc.
Sec. 3 — Three Ewes'under onelyear,
4 entries. 1st prize $20 ; 2nd $15, given by the Sheep-Breeders' As.sociation ; 3rd $7, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Jackson & Son, Abingdon, (Southdown).
2. John Jackson & Son, Abingdon, (Southdown).
3. A. Telfer & Sons, Paris, (Southdown) ; " Sally " (imp.) ; bred by F. M. Jonas, Cheshall Grange, Roys-
ton, Eng. ; sire, Melbourne King ; dam, by Son of Old Norwich, etc. "Fanny " (imp.) ; bred by
F. M. Jones, Cheshall Grange, Royston, Eng. ; sire. No. 1, son of Lot 37 ; dam by Son of Old Nor-
wich, etc. "Daisy " ; lambed April Ist, 1892 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Duke of Summersbury II,
4975 ; dam, Coleman Ewe 8, 4977, etc.
Sec, 4 — Three Wethers under one year.
entries. 1st prize $20 ; 2nd $15, given by the Sheep- Breeders' Association ; i3rd $7, given by
the Agricultrre and Arts Association.
1. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ) ; " Essex I " ; lambed spring, 1892 ; bred by T. C. Douglas,
Gait ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 ; dam, Douglas, 3837, etc. " Prince " ; lambed spring, 1892 ; bred by
exhibitor ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 ; dam, Jonas Ewe, 41, 2097, etc. " Dandy " ; lambed spring, 1892;
bred by exhibitor ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 ; dam, Jonas, 41, 2097, etc.
2. D. H. Dale, Glendale, (Southdown) ; " Dale's No. 5 "; lambed April, 1892; bred by A. Routledge, Lam-
beth ; sire, Young Cambridgeshire, 5026 ; dam, Routledge Ewe No. 1, etc. " Dale's No. 6 "; lambed
April, 1892 ; bred by A. Routledge, Lambeth ; sire, Young Cambridgeshire, 5026 ; dam, Routledge
Ewe, etc. " Dale's No. 7 " ; lambed April, 1892 ; bred by A. Routledge, Lambeth ; sire. Young
Cambridgeshire, 5026 ; dam, Routledge Ewe, etc.
3. John Rutherford, Roseville, ( ) ; " Essex II " ; lambed spring, 1892 ; bred by T. C. Douglas,
Gait ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 ; dam, Douglas, 3837, etc. " Essex III " ; lambed spring, 1892 ; bred
by T. C. Douglas, Gait ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 ; dam, Jonas III, 3006, etc. " Essex IV " ; lambed
spring, 1892 ; bred by T. C. Douglas, Gait ; sire, Essex, 113, 5003 : dam, Jonas III, 3006, etc.
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Sec. 5 —Five Sheep under two years, reared by exhibitor, the progeny of one ram.
3 entries. Prize $25, given by the Sheep-Breeders" Association.
1. John Jackson & Son, Abingdon, (Southdown).
Class XII— Sweepstakes.
Sec. 1 — Wether, any age or breed.
Prize $15, given by the Sheep-Breeders' Association.
John Rutherford, Roseville.
Sec. 2 — Ewe, any age.
Prize $15, given by the Sheep-Breeders' Association.
Same animals as in above sections.
1. John Kelly, Shakespeare.
Class XIII.
Sec. 1— Grade Ewe or Wether, two years and over,
7 entries. 1st prize $12 ; 2nd $8, and 3rd $4, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Rutherford, Roseville, "Boxer."
2. James Scott, Aberfoyle.
3. John Rutherford, Roseville, "Bailey."
Sec. 2— Grade Eive or Wether, one year and under two,
1st prize $12 2nd $8 ; 3rd $4, given by the Agriculture and ^rts Association.
1. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, " Beattie's No. 17."
2. Herbert Wright, Guelph, "Frank."
3. John Rutherford, Roseville, "Ned."
Sec. 3 — Three Grade Eives under one year.
5 entries. Ist prize $20 ; 2nd $15 ; 3rd $7, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. John Rutherford, Roseville, "Bella 1st, 2nd, 3rd."
2. W. H. Beattie, Wilton Grove, "Beattie's No-i. 18, 19, 20."
3. G. & E. Thompson, Guelph, "Prudence," "Rosamond," "Bond."
Sec. 4 — Three Grade Wethers under one year.
entries. 1st prize $20 ; 2nd|$15 ; 3rd $7, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. G. & E. Thompson, Guelph.
2. Henry Waters, Eramosa.
3. G. & E. Thompson, Guelph.
-Sec. 5— Grade Wether, any age.
Prize $9, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
John Rutherford, Roseville.
James Scott, Aberfoyle
Sec. 6— Grade Ewe any age.
Prize $9, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
Sec. 7 — Grade Ewe or Wether, any age.
A Cup, given by the Fat Stock Club of Guelph.
Johh Rutherford, Roseville. ,
SWINE.
Judges— JameB Main, Boyne ; R. S. Wickett, Binbrook ; E. E. Martin, Canning
Class XIV— Berkshire or Poland China.
Sec.ll — Barrow, over nine months and under eighteen.
2 entries. 1st prize $12, and 2nd $8, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains, (Poland China) ; "Jack " ; sire, Ben —236— ; dam, Annie, —259— by
Morning King —234—, etc.
2. Patrick McGar, Guelph, (Berkshire) ; "Sampson" ; farrowed, Nov. 28th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Shamrock —487 — ; dam. Lady Jean — 967 — , by Golden Treasure —482—, etc.
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Sec. 2 — Barrow, nine months and under.
2 entries. Ist prize $10, and 2nd $6, given by the Swine- Breeders' Association ; 3rd S4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. W, M. Smith, Fairfield Plains, (Poland China) ; " Jim " ; sire, Ben —236— ; dam, Annie —259-, by
Morning King — 234— , etc.
2. W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains, (Poland China) ; "Harry."
Sec, i — Soiv, nine months andd^undcr.
2 entries. 1st prize $10 and 2nd $6, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains (Poland China) ; " Biddy " ; sire, Ben —236— ; dam, Annie —259— by
Morning King — 234 — , etc.
2. Alfred Hales, Guelph, "Bonny Jean."
Sec. 5 — Sow and two of her progeny, bred by exhibitor ; Sow not otherwise entered.
2 entries. Ist prize $20, and 2nd $15, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by
the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. W. M. Smith, Fairfield Plains, (Poland China) ; "Annie"— 259— : farrowed September 11th, 1889 ; bred
by R. F. Seeley, Waterloo, N.Y., U. S. ; sire, Morning King —234— ; dam. Pride of Waterloo
—189— by Black Tom —176—, etc.
Class XV — Yorkshire or Chester White.
Sec. 1 — Barrotv, over nine months and under eighteen.
5 entries. 1st prize $12, and 2nd $8, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. Levi Pike, Locust Hill, (Yorkshire) ; "Markham Baron " —654— ; farrowed January 20th, 1892 ; bred
by exhibitor ; sire, Markham Physician — 96 — ; dam, Markham Mite — 395 — , by Holywell Reserve
—104—, etc.
2. R. H. Harding, Thorndale, (Chester White); farrowed July 15th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor; sire. Silver
Chief — 66 — ; dam, MapJeview Queen —185—, by Broadbrim — 128 — ,"etc.
3. Alfred Hales, Guelph, "Jack."
Sec. 2 — Barrow, nine months and under.
3 entries. 1st prize $10, and 2nd $6, given by the Swine-Breeders Association!; 3rd $4, given by the
Agriculture and Arts Assooiation.
1. R. H. Harding, Thorndale, (Chester White) ; " "; farrowed April 7th, 1892 ; bred by ex-
hibitor ; sire, Silver Chief —66— ; dam, Molly —289—, by Broadbrim —128—, etc.
2. J. E. Brethour, Burford, (Yorkshire) ; " Diamond Gem " ; farrowed March 27th, 1892 ; bred by exhi-
bitor ; sire. Diamond (imp. in dam) —189 — ; dam. Dairy Gem III (imp.), by Holywell Earl (697),
etc.
3. J. E. Brethour, Burford, (Yorkshire) ; "Diamond Gem II" ; farrowed March 27th, 1892 ; bred by ex-
hibitor; sire, Diamond (imp. in dam) — 189 — ; dam. Dairy Gem III (imp.), by Holywell Earl (697),
etc.
Sec, 3 — Sow, over nine months and under eighteen,
6 entries. 1st prize $12, and 2nd $8, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given l^y the
Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. R. H. Harding, Thorndale, (Chester White) ; " Perfection "' —288— ; farrowed Sept. 22nd, 1891 ; bred
by exhibitoi ; sire, Silver Chief — 66 - ; dam, Annie Laurie — 152 — , by Free Trade — 112 — , etc.
?. J. E. Brethour, Burford, (Yorkshire) ; " Lincoln Beauty II " ; farrowed Sept. 20th, 1891 ; bred by ex-
hibitor ; sire, Lincoln Lad 1st (imp) —321 — ; dam. Lodge Beauty — 484 — , by Holywell Wonder TI
(imp.)— 3— (711), etc.
3. J. E. Brethour, Burford, (Yorkshire) ; " Duchess of Oak Lodge " ; farrowed Oct. 21st, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitor ; sire Lincoln Lad 1st (imp.) —821 — ; dam. Duchess Ist (imp. in dam) — 52 — , by Magis-
trate III (539), etc.
Sec. 4 — Sow, nine months and under.
3 entries. 1st prize $10, and 2nd $6, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4,|given by the
Agriculture and Arts Association,
1. J. E. Brethour, Burford (Yorkshire) ; " Marian's Choice " ; farrowed March 21st, 1892 ; bred by exhi-
'^itor ; Eire, Gladiator (imp.) — 13— ; dam, Marian (imp.) —18 — , by Magistrate IV (749), etc.
2. J. L. Brethour, Burford, (Yorkshire) ; "Dignity" ; farrowed March 30th, 1892 ; bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Holywell Emigrant (imp.) — 173— ; dam. Donna II — 188 — , by Sultan (imp.) —12 — , etc.
3. R. H. Harding, Thorndale, (Chester White) ; farrowed. May 13th, 1892 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire Buck-
eye Boy — 138— ; dam, Mapleview Queen —185—, by Brcadbrim — 128—, etc.
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See. 5— Brood Sow atid Two of her progeny, bred hy exhibitor ; Sow not otherwise entered.
2 entries. Ist prize $20, and 2nd $15, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association ; 3rd $4, given by
the Agriculture and Arts Association,
R. H. Harding, Thorndale, (Chester White) ; " Mapleview Queen " —185— ; farrowed March 22nd, 1890 ;
bred by exhibitor ; sire. Broadbrim —128— ; dam, Annie Laurie —152—, by Free Trade —112—, etc.
Class XVI— Tam worths.
Sec, 1 — Bxrroiv, over nine months ami under eighteen.
2 entries. 1st prize S8 ; 2nd §4, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association.
1. John Bell, Amber, "Joe."
2. John Bell, Amber, " Dick."
Sec. 3 — Barroio nine months and under.
2 entries. 1st prize $8 ; 2nd S4, given by the Swine- Breeders Association.
1. John Bell, Amber, "Sam."
2. John Bell, Amber, "Tom."
Sec. 3 — Sow, over nine months and under eighteen.
2 entries. 1st prize $8 ;l2nd SI, ;given by the Swine-Breeders' Association.
1. John Bell, Amber, "Susan."
2. John Bell, Amber, "Mary."
Sec, 4 — Sow, nine months and under.
2 entries. 1st prize $8 ; 2nd $1, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association
1. John Bell, Amber, "Martha."
2. John Bell, Amber, "Rebecca."
Class XVII— Sweepstakes.
Sec. 1 — Barrow, any age or breed.
Prize Sl.5, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association.
Levi Pike, Locast Hill.
Sec. 2— Sow, any age w breed.
Prize, $15, given by the Swine-Breeders' Association.
R.|H. Harding, Thorndale,
Class XVIII— Grade.
Sec. 1— Barrow, over\nine months arid under eighteen.
4 entries.' 1st prize $12 ; 2nd -$8 ; 3rd .$4, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. Herbert Barber. Guelph, "Grit."
2. Herbert Barber, Guelph, "Tory."
3. Alfred Hales, Guelph, " Roger."
Sec. 2 — Barrow, nine months and under.
10 entries.Tilst prize $12 ; 2nd $8 ; 3rd $4, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
l.gChas. Austin, Mosboro', "Tom."
2. J. E. Brethour, Burford, "Selected."
3. R. H. Harding, Thorndale, " ."
Sec. 3 — Sow, over nine months and under eighteen .
2 entries, "list prize $12 ; 2nd $8 ; 3rd $4, given^y the" Agriculture and|Arts Association.
1. James Taylor, Mosboro'.
2. Thos. Bolton, Mosboro'.
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Sec. 4 — 'Sbit', nine months ayid tmder.
3 entries. 1st prize $12 ; 2nd $8 ; 3rd $4, given by the Agriculture and Arts Association.
1. K. H. Harding, Thorndale.
2. Chas. Austin, Mosboro', "Jenny."
Class XIX — Sweepstakes.
Grade Hog any age, breed or sex.
A Cup, given by the Fat Stock Club of Guelph.
James Taylor, Mosboro'.
POULTRY.
Judge — George Murton, Guelph.
Class XX.
Sec. 1 — Pair Turkey Cockerels or Pullets, hatched in 1892.
2 entries. 1st prize $3 ; 2nd, goods, F. Dowler, $3 ; 3rd $1.
1. Patrick McGar, Guelph.
2. James Scott, Aberfoyle.
Sec. 2 — Pair Ganders or Geese, hatched in 1892.
l.entry. 1st prize $3 ; 2nd, goods, G. Williams, $3 ; 3rd $1.
R. Buchanan, Gourock.
Sec. 3— Pair Drakes or Ducks, hatched in 1892.
7 entries. 1st prize $3 ;i2nd, goods, W. A. Clark $2, ; 3rd $1.
1. Walter West, Guelph.
2. R. Buchanan, Gourock.
3. Jfemes Scott, Aberfoyle.
Sec. 4 — Pair Cockerels, hatched in 1S92.
4 entries. 1st prize |3 ; 2nd, goods. Waters Bros., $2 ; 3rd
1. R. Buchanan, Gourock.
2. Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus.
3. R. Buchanan, Gourock.
Sec. 5 — Pair Pullets, hatched in 1892.
2 entries. ^ 1st prize $3 ; 2nd, goods, W. Stewart, $2 ; 3rd $1.
1, Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus.
2. Adam A. Armstrong, Fergus.
Sec, 6 — Largest and best Turkey any age.
2 entries. Kllst, goods, E. S. Kilgour, $3.
l.|Patrick McGar, Guelph.
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PRIZE AWARDS FOR HORSES AND CATTLE AT EXHIBITIONS HELD
AT TORONTO, LONDON AND OTTAWA IN 1892.
HORSES.
THOROUGHBRED.
Stallion 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Mikado," (Vol. 5, Bruee's) ; foaled in 1881. Bred by Col. Withers, New
.Jersey, U.S.; sire, King Ernest (imp.); dam, Mimi, by Eclipse (imp.), etc.
2nd, W. H. Millman, Woodstock, " Dandie Dintnont " ; sire, Silvia; dam, Meg Merrilees, etc.
3rd, Haines & Patterson, Owen Sound, "Parallel " ; sire, The Duke ; dam, Lady Paramount, etc.
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Mikado" (Vol. 5, Brace's) ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Jno. B. Martyn, Masonville.
3rd. W, Shaw, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Mikado" (Vol. 5, Brace's) ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Thompson, Ottawa.
3rd, J. McCandish, Ottawa.
SfALLTON, 4 Years Old and Upwards, Best Calculated to Produce Hunters
AND Saddle Horses.
Toronto.
1st, Quinn Bros., Brampton, " Wiley Buckles " (Vol. 5, Brace's) ; bay, four white feet, foaled in 1885;
bred by Wiley Buckles, Champaign, 111., U.S.; sire, London (imp.) ; dam, Lizzie Vic, by Uncle
Vic, etc.
2nd, S. B. Fuller, Woodstock, "G-oldfellow," dark bay ; sire, Longfellow ; dam, Goldring by Ringold, etc.
3rd, W. H. Millman, Woodstock, "Buffalo"; sire. Billet (imp.); dam Belle Palmer by Bonnie Scot-
land, etc.
Stallion 3 Years Old.
Toronto,
1st, Thos. Meagher, Todmorden, Out , " Gamble Orr " (imp.) (293) ; bay, one hind foot white ; foaled in
1889 ; bred by Gamble Orr, Orm mde College Stud, Sydenham, Belfast, Ireland ; imported Sept.,
1890, by breeder ; sire. My Lud ; dam. Bee Bird, by Buccaneer, etc.
2nd, John Dyment, Orkney, "King John"; bay, foaled in 1889; bred by exhibitor; sire King Bob ;.
dam Lucy Lightfoot by Big Sandy, etc.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, '" Bob King " ; sire, King Bob ; dam, Rosabella, etc.
London.
1st, Jas. Brady, Glanworth.
Stallion, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
Ist, Irving <fe Brown, Winchester, " Ironside " ; sire. The Falcon ; dam, Lily, etc.
2ad, John Dyment, Orkney, "King .Joe " ; sire. King Bib ; dam, Lucy Lightfoot by Big Sandy, etc.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, " King Htrry " ; sire King B )b ; dam M iggie May, etc.
London.
1st, N. Sage, London.
2nd, J. Brady, Glanworth.
Ottaxoa,
1st, Irving & Brown, Winchester .
Yearling Colt, Entire.
Toronto.
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Thorncliffe " ; sire, Macaroon ; dam. Thistle, etc.
2nd, John Harrison, Owen Sound, " Dictator " ; sire, Shelliagstone ; dam, Georgia, etc.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, "Bob Lightfoot ; sire. King Bob ; dam, Lncy Lightfoot by Big Sandy, etc.
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London.
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Thorncliffe " ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, J. Brady, Glanworth.
Ottawa,
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Thorncliffe"; see above, Toronto.
2nd, M. Butler, Ottawa.
r
Stallion of Any Age.
Toronto.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Mikado " ; see above, Toronto.
London
Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Mikado "i; see above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden,^" Mikado " ; see above, Toronto.
Mare or Gelding, 4 Years Old and Upwards
Toronto.
1st, John Dyment, Orkney, "Aunt Alice"; sire. Terror; dam Ada, etc.
2nd, C. J. Smith, Toronto, "Sensation Filly"; sire. Sensation; dam, Buxom, etc.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, " Arrow "; sire. Van Dorn ; dam, Ada, etc.
Filly, Three Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, J. W. Murray, Toronto, " Japonica"; sire. Mikado; dam. Moonlight tc
2nd, O'Neil & Co., London, " Lady Mary."
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, " Combine " ; sire, King Bob ; dam, Fanny,
London.
1st, J. W. Murray, Toronto, "Japonica"; see above, Toronto.
2nd, O'Neil <sl Co., London, " Lady Mary."
Filly or Gelding, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa,
lat, J. Christian, South March.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Bee Queen " ; sire, Strathspey ; dam. Hive, c
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering.
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Bee Queen " ; see above, Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
Filly or Gelding, 2 Years Old.
Ottawa.
Yearling Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
1st, A. Smith, V. S., Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Ludee " ; sire, Stonehenge ; dam, Buckle,
3rd, A. Smith, V.S., Toronto.
London.
Ist, Robt. Davies,*Todmorden, ^"/ Ludee " ; see above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Ludee" ; see above, Toronto.
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Brood Make with Foal by Hkr Side,
Toronto,
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Buckle" ; sire, Strathspey ; dam, Beehive, etc.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Thistle " ; sire, Strathspey ; dam. Beehive, etc.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney, " Lucy Lightfoot " ; sire, Big Sandy ; dam, Nettie, etc,
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Buckle " ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Thistle " ; see above, Toronto,
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Buckle " ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Thistle" ; see above, Toronto '
3rd, T. C. Bate, Ottawa.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto,
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
3rd, John Dyment, Orkney.
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
London-
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden,
2nd, Robt. Davi<^s, Todmorden.
3rd, T. C. Bate, Ottawa.
Best Mare Any Age,
Toronto.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Bee Queen " ; see above, Toronto.
Mare or Gelding, Any Age.
Ottawa.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Bee Queen " ; see above, Toronto.
Brood Mare Any Age.
Ottawa.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
Best Stallion, 4- Years Old and Upwards With 5 of His PROGE>fY, Also Thoroughbred, Not
Over 3 Years,
Toronto.
1st, W. H. Millman, Woodstock, " Dandy Dinmont " ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, John Dyment, Orkney, "King Bob"; sire. King Ban (imp.) ; dam, Bobadilla, etc.
Stallion With 3 of His Get. Any Age or Sex,
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Thompson, Ottawa.
Special Prize for Best Stallion 2 Years Old and Upwards.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden.
Special Prize for Best Yearling, by Jaubert.
Ottawa.
1st, T. Birkett, Ottawa.
Special Prize for Best Foal of 1892, by Jaubert
Ottawa.
1st, H. Cameron, Ottawa.
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ROADSTERS.
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards, Not Less Than 15| Hands.
Toronto.
1st, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering " Forest Mambrino " ; 9865.
2nd, Ford and Murphy, Mitchell " Thornwood " ; 1567.
3rd, Robt. Wilson, Seaforth, " Carlisle "'; sire. King Rene 1278 ; dam, Sallie Johnston, etc.
4th, H. G. Charlesworth, Toronto, " Rio Grande" 12273 ; bay, foaled in 1887 ; bred by [L. J. Rose, Los
Angelos, Cal., U.S. ; sire. Sultan ; dam, Wiggle-Waggle, by Prompter, etc. ■>■.' ' "°
5th, H. G. Charlesworth, Toronto, " Honest Wilkes " ; bay, black points; foaled spring 1887 ; bred at
the Fisk Stock Farm, Cold water, Mich., U.S. ; sire, Hambletonian Wilkes ; dam, by Mambrino
Chief, etc.
Londorit
1st, R. Learn, Aylmer.
2nd, Lome Stock Farm, West Lome.
3rd, Thos. Hey, Ailsa Craig.
Stallion 3 Years Old.
Toronto .
1st, Sharpe & Dalton, Delhi, "Shadeland Duval."
2nd, Geo. S. Fuller, Huttonville, " Harry Lexington " 15910 ; sire, Corinthian 2413 ; dam, Gabrielle (imp.)
3rd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "All Night"; chestnut, hind feet white, foaled June, 1889; bred by
Thomas Brown, St. Catherines, Ont. ; sire, Forest Mambrino ; dam, by Royal George, etc.
4th, Abram Easton, Appleby, " Easton's Royal George "
London.
1st, Dunn & Laaken, Granton.!
2ud, J. E. W. Branan, Alvin&ton.
3rd, Sharpe & Dalton, Delhi.
Stallion 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, H. G. Charlesworth, Toronto, " Judge Mumford, " 13630 ; chestnut; foaled in 1890; bred at the
Herndon Stock Farm, Clarksville, Tenn., U.S.; sire. Sir Benton, 8993; dam, Annapolis Girl, by
Young Sentinel, 950, etc.
2nd, Ford & Murphy, Mitchell, " Major Adams " ; sire, Thornwood ; dam, Minnie S., etc.
3rd, E. J. Jackson, Newtonbrook, " Col Brock ; sire. Gen. Brock, 10141 ; dam, Kitty Highland, Jetc.
4th, Abram Critch, Seaforth.
London.
1st, J. Keyaer, Arkona.
2nd, J. Cunningham, Rodney. ,
3rd, N. Pierce, Glen Oak.
Yearling Colt Entire .
Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Belview " ; sire, Belmont ; dam, Capatolia, etc.
2nd, John McBride, Newtonbrook, " Tory Wilkes ; sire, Honest Wilkes ; dam, Lizzie Douglas, etc.
3rd, J. Allen & D. Stevens, Orono, " Sam Jones, "573 ; sire Birnanwood, 200 ; dam, Florence, etc.
4th, A. R. Johnston, Hanlan.
London.
1st, R. Davies, Todmorden, " Belview" ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, W. Cook, Varna.
3rd, H. R. Schram, London
Stallion Ant Age
Toronto.
Oakdale Farm Co,"' Pickering, " Forest Mambrino," 9865,
London.
R. Learn, Aylmer.
Gelding, 3 Years Old.
Torotito.
1st, B. H. Bull, Brampton, "Dandy " ; sire, Watchman; dam. Lady Gordon, etc.
2nd, Lewis Walterhouse, Cooksville, "Phil"; sire, Phil Sheridan ; dam, mare by Boston, etc.
3rd, J. H. Bussell, Hornby, " Mark " ; sire Marcus ; dam. Lady May, etc.
4th, Brian Fenwick, Dixie, " Marcus."
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1st, J. Graham, Glencoe.
2nd, M. McKellar, Strathroy.
3rd, S. Riddell, Fish Creek.
Gelding or Filly, 3 Years Old.
London.
Ottaica.
1st, J. Halfpenny, Ottawa.
2nd, J. B. Spence, Ottawa.
3rd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
Filly, 3 Years Old.
ToruiUo.
1st, Fcird & Vlarphy, Mitchell, " Nora Th )rne " ; sire, Thornwood ; dam, Minnie S., etc.
2ud, M. ¥j. Mitchell, Milton, " Nellie " ; sire, Gold Leaf ; dam, Terror mare, etc.
3rd, Teeter cfe Wardell, Smithville, " Maud Bell "; sire, Monogram ; dam, mare by Tom Kimble, etc.
4th, A. Marsh & Son, Richmond Hill, "Rosie."
Gelding, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, J. Clark, Brampton, "Tony "; sire, Porter's Hambletonian ; dam, Nettie, by Boston, etc.
2nd, T. A. Crow, Toronto, " Doctor C " ; sire. Cyclone ; dam, mare by Henry Clay, etc.
3rd. H. G. Charleswortb, roronto, " Bunker Wilkes " ; sire, Hone.st Wilkes ; dam. Lady Bunker, etc.
4th, J. S. Cole, Woodstock.
Gelding or Filly, 2 Years Old.
London.
1st, Sharpe & Dalton, Delhi.
2nd, .J. Graham, Glencoe.
3rd, E. W. & G. Charlton, Duncrief.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Thomas Aikens, Mount Charles, "Kate C " ; sire. Forest Mambrino ; dam, mare by Erin Chief.
2nd, Sharpe & Dalton, Delhi, " Daisy Patchen."
3rd, Ford & Murphy, Mitchell.
4th, J. J. Burns, Toronto.
Yearling, Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
1st, J. Clark, Brampton, "Tosca" ; sire. Porter's Hambletonian ; dam, Nettie, by Boston, etc.
2nd, Clark Bros., Alloa, "Tony H " ; sire. Porter's Hambletonian ; dam, Polly C, etc.
3rd, H. G. Charleswortb, Toronto, " Queenie Bunker" ; s-ire. Honest Wilkes ; dam. Lady Bunker.
4th, Simon P. Rymer, Wilson ville, " Harry B " ; sire, Benedict, 3442 ; dam, mare by Clear Grit, etc.
Loiidon.
1st, C. Weisbrad, Ayimer.
2nd, G. E. Nixon, Arva.
3rd, S. P. Wymer, Wilsonville.
Brood Mare, Not Less Than 15| Hands, With Foal of Same Breed by Her Side.
Turonto.
1st, John Palmer, Richmond Hill, " Maud "
2nd, W. H. Millman, Woodstock, "Miss Sterling."
3rd, John Mc Bride, Newtonbrook, " Lizzie Douglas."
4th, Clark Bros., Alloa, " Polly C."
London.
1st, C. E. Bateman, Longwood.
2nd, W. Langford, Maple Grove.
3rd, A. O'Neil, Birr.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
■1st, W. H. Millman, Woodstock, "Sultan King."
2nd, John L. Noble, Springfield-on-the-Credit.
3rd, John McBride, Newtonbrook, "Maud Wilkes."
4th, W. A. Chapman, Plainfield.
London.
1st, A. O'Neil, Birr.
2nd, W. Wyatt, Arva.
3rd, J. Sinclair, Coldstream.
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Pair Matched Hobses (Geldings or Mares) in Harness, 16 Hands and Under and Over Ib^ Hands.
Toronto.
1st. George H. Gooderham, Toronto, " Andy H. " and '• Andy C."
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, " Blackbird" and "Rysdyk."
3rd, Wm. Parkinson, Jarvis.
4th, D. Forsyth, Claremont, " Charlie " and " Fred."
London.
1st, Dr. Routledge, Lambeth.
2nd, Dr. Routledge, Lambeth.
3rd, Thomas Beck, Delhi .
Pair Makes or Geldings, 3 Years Old and Over.
Ottawa.
Ist, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
2nd, Levi Pelow, Maxville.
Pair Matched Horses (Geldings or Mares) in Harness, 15^ Hands and Under.
Toronto.
1st, George H. Gooderham, Toronto, " Honesty " and "Tommy Eamo."
2nd, E. Mclntyre, Brantford, " Maud " and " Dominion."
3rd, R. P. Aikman, M.D., Dundas, " Gordon " and "Stella."
Single Horse (Gelding or Mare) in Harness, 16 Hands and Under and Over 15^ Hands.
Toronto,
1st, Robert Davies, Todmorden, " Ida Brock."
2nd, James Grosjean, Burnley, " Maggie G."
3rd, W. P. McClure, Oxford, "Jim."
4th, Thomas Brownridge, Norma.
5th, E. Mclntyre, Brantford, "Maud."
London.
1st, Dr. Routledge, Iiambeth.
2nd, Gen. Hendrie, St. Mary's.
3rd, Wm. Collins, Lambeth.
Single Horse (Gelding or Make) in Harness, 15g Hands and Under.
Toronto.
1st, J. J. Burns, Toronto, " Clara K."
2nd, W. P. McClure, Oxford, " Goldie."
3rd, Jas. Haines, Georgetown, " Little J. V.R"
4th, Walter A. Dixon, Gait, "Walter D"; sire. Forest Mambrino.
5th, J. Clark, Brampton, " Ruby."
Best Mare, Any Age.
Toronto.
Robert Davies, Todmorden, "Ida Brock." See, above, Toronto.
London.
C. E. Bateman, Longwood.
Best Roadster Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards, Not Less Than;;15^ Hands, With Five ofJHis
Progeny, of Any Sex, Not Over 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Forest Mamorino," 98(55. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Robert Wilson, Seaforih, "Carlisle." See above Toronto.
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Ist, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
2nd, J. McCandish, Ottawa.
3rd, J. H. Allan, Ottawa.
STANDARD BRED HORSES.
Stallion 4 Years Olii and Upwards.
Ottawa.
1st, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
2nd, W. McKay, Morewood.
3rd, Dr. Preston, Carleton Place.
1st, Robert Davies, Todmorden.
2nd, A. C. Burgress, Carlpton Place.
3rd, J. Christian, South March.
Robert Davies, Todmorden.
1st, A- C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
2nd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.,) Ottawa.
Stallion, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa.
Yearling Stallion.
Ottawa.
Stallion, Ant Age.
Ottawa.
FiLLT, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa.
let, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
2nd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
Ist, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
2nd, A. V,. Burgess, Carleton Place.
3rd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Ottawa.
Yearling Filly.
Ottawa.
1st, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
2nd, Dr. Preston, Carleton Place.
3rd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
1st, Dr. Preston, Carleton Place.
2nd, Thob. McGuire, Ottawa.
3rd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
Brood Mare With Foal by Her Side.
Ottawa.
Foal ok 1892.
Ottawa.
Mare of Any Age.
Ottawa
Ist, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
2nd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa,
3rd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
Mare or Gelding in Harness, Ant Age.
Otta^ca.
A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place,
Stallion, with 3 of His Get, Any Age or Sex.
Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
R'lbt. Davies, Todmuiden.
Special Phize koi; Best Standard Bued Stallion
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CARRIAGE HORSES.
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards, 16J Hands and 0"er.
Toronto.
1st, A. C. McMillan, Erin, " Shining Light" ; foaled June 10th, 1885. Bred by Luke Dale, Atterington,
Eng. ; sire, Wonderful Boy, 534 ; dam by Herod, '218, etc.
2nd, Irving & Brown, Winchester, " Prince Arthur "; sire. Prince Victor, 376; dam Countess of Wilton,
26, etc.
3rd, A. Marsh & Son, Richmond Hill, " Prince Alexander '" ; sire, Prince George ; dam, Osmond Fanny,
4th, William Shields, Toronto, " Selby " (imp.) 91 ; foaled in 1883. Bred by Wm. Leith, Howden, Eng. ;
sire, Guardsman (209) ; dam by Inkerman (235), etc.
1st, Adrill & Robson, London.
2nd, Wm. Freel, Tharaesford.
3rd, P. Cavia & Sons, North Bruce.
London,
Ottawa.
1st, B. Rothwell, Ottawa.
2nd, Robt. Ness, Howick, Que.
3rd, S. A. Young, Diamond.
Stallion, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Irving & Brown, Winchester, " Ingmanthorpe lorester 2nd,' 1768.
2nd, Thos. Oliver, Brantford, " Crown Prince."
3rd, C. J. Smith, Toronto, "Haliburton."
London.
1st, A. Parker, Aylmer.
2nd, J. R. Johnson, Springford.
3rd, W. H. Cook, Ingersoll.
Ottawa.
1st, Irving & Brown, Winchester.
2nd, Irving & Brown, Winchester.
3rd, Robert Ness, Howick, Que.
Stallion, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, W. C. Brown, Meadowvale, " Prince Victor " ; sire. Prince Alexander ; dam, Jean, etc.
2nd, C. D. Smith, Fairfield Plains, " Royal 'Jeorge " ; sire, Royal George ; dam, mare by Messenger, etc.
3rd, Matthew Howson, Ashgrove, "Peacock."
London.
1st, F. Row, Belmont.
2nd, O'Neil & Co., London.
3rd, R. M. Brown, Brigden.
Ottawa.
1st, C. D. Smith, Fairfield Plains.
2nd, J. McCandish, Ottawa.
3rd, W. B. Sommerville, Fitzroy Harbor.
Yearling Colt, Entire.
Toronto.
Ist, P. D. Stotts, Markham, " Royal Prince" ; sire. Prince Alexander ; dam, Jean, etc.
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, "Dandy."
3rd, John Heslop, Appleby, ' Pride of Nelson " ; sire, Cleveland Boy ; dam, Maggie Girl, etc.
London.
1st, R. M. Wilson, Delhi.
Ottawa.
1st, Irving & Brown, Winchester.
2nd, .Jac'ib Erratt, Ottawa.
3rd, D. McPhail, Vernon.
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Stallion of Any Age.
Toronto.
A. C. McMillan, Erin, "Shining Light." See above, Toronto.
London.
F. Row, Belmont.
Ottawa,
B. Rothwell, Ottawa.
Pair ok Matched Carriage Horses (Mares or Geldings) n jT less than 16^ hands.
Toronto.
1st, Thos. Brownridge, Brampton, "Jenny" and " Lucy."
2nd, W. D. Grand, Toronto, "Lome" and " DufiFerin."
3rd, Quinn Bros., Brampton.
4th, Alex. J. Robertson, Norwood, "Hercules" and "Morgan."
Pair of Matched Carriage Horses (Mares or Geldings) 16 Hands and Over.
London.
Ist, E. Robson, Lambeth.
2nd, C. H. Flash, Brantford.
3rd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi.
Pair Matched Carriage Horses (Mares or Geldings) in'Harness, 15^ Hands and over.
Ottav-a.
Ist, E. J. Chamberlain, Ottawa.
2nd, H. S. Perley, Ottawa.
3rd, J. A. McGregor, Brinston Corners.
Pair Matched Carriage Horses, Not Less Than 15|1Hands and Undkk"16^ Hands.
Toronto.
1st, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
2nd, Charles Brown, Toronto, "Belle" and "Bracket."
3rd, Grenside& McGibbon, Guelph, "Raja" and "RauU."
4th, C. R. McLean, Meaford.
Pair Matched Carriage Horses (Geldings or Mabes) 15^ Hands and Under 16.
London.
1st, G. Buttery & Sons, Strathroy.
2nd, C. T. Rosser, Denfield.
3rd, .Jas. A. Ross, London.
Gelding, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st., The G. B. Tisdale Co., Brantford, " Hector " ; sire. Tubman, etc.
2nd, C. Newhouse, Campbell's Cross.
3rd, J. T. Hicks, Mitchell, " Captain."
1st, A, Carmichael, Ivan.
2nd, Wm. Ardiel, London.
3rd, J. D. Dewar, London.
•T. G. Clarke, Ottawa.
Gelding or Filly, 3 Years Old.
London.
Ottaiva.
Filly, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
Ist, Wm. Chambers, Carrie's Crossing, " Bella C " ; sire, Aspinwall ; dam, Combination, etc.
2nd, James Gordon, Hamilton, "Minnie"; sira. Star of Glengarry; dam, Nellie, etc.
3rd, A. A. Gage, Mt. Charles, " Lucy " ; sire. King Fairfield ; dam, Susan, etc.
Gelding, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, R. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, " Manitoba " ; sire. Firefly ; dam. Bang, etc.
2nd, J. C. Bales, Lansing, " Prince " ; sire. Prince Alexander, etc.
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1st, R H. Smith, Ettrick.
2nd, S. Carson, Rodney.
3rd. G. Carrie, Ballymote.
1st, J, Wilson, Alexandria.
Gelding or Filly, 2 Years Old.
London.
Ottaioa.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, R. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, " Maud " ; sire. The Gem (imp.) ; dam, Nellie, etc.
2nd, Geo. Chisholm, Milton West, " Louise."
3rd, Philip D. Stotts, Markham, "Flora " ; sire. Prince Alexander ; dam. Belle, by Jack Bell, etc.
Ykarling, Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
Ist, W. C. Brown, Meadowvale, " Princess Royal " ; sire. Prince Alexander, 903.
2nd, S. B. Fuller, Woodstock, " Gladiator " ; sire, Goldfellow ; dam, Mad^e, etc.
3rd, Harris & Reynolds, Oakville, " Monday R " ; sire, Stripling ; dam, Bell, etc.
London.
1st, Wm. F. Row, Avon.
2nd, R. H. Smith, Ettrick.
3rd, W. Kent, Youngsville.
Ottawa.
1st, T. Fairbairn, Billings' Bridge.
2nd, F. Stevenson, Ottawa.
3rd. H. Cameron, Ottawa.
Brood Mare 16 Hands and Over with Foal of Same Breed by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, "Nelly Stanton."
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, " Lucy."
3rd, John L. Noble, Springfield-on-the-Credit, "Jenny C ;" sire. War Cry ; dam, Jessie, etc.
London,
1st, J. Haskett, Birr.
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi.
3rd, J. H. Patrick, Ilderton.
Ottawa.
1st, J. Kennedy, Billings Bridge.
2nd, A. Kennedy, Billings Bridge.
3rd, E. O'Reily, Ottawa.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, "Beatrice;" sire, Ottlerich; dam, Lucy, etc.
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi, " Hawk ;" sire, Howson ; dam, Nellie, etc.
3rd, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Cash Finder ;" sire, Seagull, (imp.) —8— (2261) ; dam, Kate, etc.
London.
l&t, J. Haskett, Birr.
2nd, R. M. Wilson, Delhi.
3rd, D. S. Flood, Arva.
Ottawa.
1st, H. Cameron, Ottawa.
2nd, A. Kennedy, Billings Bridge.
3rd, D. Stewart, Aylmer.
Single Carriage Horse (Gelding or Mare) in Harness 15f to IQ\ Hands.
Toronto.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
3rd, Thos. Brownridge, Brampton, "Adney."
4th, W. T. Murray, Toronto, "Guy ;" sire. War Cry, etc.
Single Carriage Horse (Gelding or Mare) in Harness 15J Hands and Over.
Loyidon.
1st, Dr. Routledgre, Lambeth.
2nd, Sharpe & Dalton, Delhi.
3rd, Adam Beck, London.
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Special Prizk Given by the Aguiculthre and Arts Association of Ontario to the East Mii:)1)Lesex
Agricultural Society, and Okfered by Them.
For the best Carriage Horse, any a(je, 15 3-4 hands and over, and oioned in the County of Middlesex— Silver
Medal.
John Routledge, Hyde Park.
Ottau-a.
1st, J. Hutton, Ottawa,
2nd, W. M. Mason, Ottawa.
Single Carriage Horse (Gelding or ^Eare) in Harness, Not Less Than l^i Hands.
Toronto.
1st, Geo. H. Gooderham, Toronto, "Billy."
2nd, Adam Beck, Lonion.
3rd, Thos. Brownridge, Brampton, "Queen Chestnut ;" sire. Gold Leaf. ^
4th, W. H. Purse], Simcoe, "Frank.''
Best Mare op Any Age.
Toronto.
W. D. Grand, Toronto, " Margaret.
McFarland Bros., " Littlewood. "
1st, J. Hutton, Ottawa.
2nd, T. Fairbairn, Billings Bridge.
London.
Ottawa.
Best Carriage Stallion 4 Years Old and Upwards, 16^ Hands and Over, With 5 of His Progeny of
Either Sex, Not Over 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, A. C. McMillan, Erin, "Shining I-ight ;" see above, Toronto.
2nd, A. Mar»h & Son, Richmond Hill, " Prince Alexander ;" see above, Toronto.
Special Prize for Best Pair of Mated Carriage Horses 1.5^ Hands and Over.
Ottaica.
E. J. Chamberlain, Ottawa.
HUNTERS AND SADDLE HORSES.
Saddle Horse (Gelding or Mare.)
Toronto.
1st, Grenside & McGibbon, Guelph.
2nd, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
3rd, Adam Beck, London.
4th, Thos. Lloyd .lones & Son, Burford, "Yum Yum."
London.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
Ist, A. R. Selwyn, Ottawa.
2nd, D. Stewart, Aylmer, Que.
Ottawa.
Hunter Heavyweight, up to 15 Sione.
Toronto.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, Grenside & McGibbon, Guelph.
4th, D. K. Smith, Toronto, " Athol " ; aire, Milesian.
London.
Ist, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
Ottawa.
1st, R. Brown, Ottawa.
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Hunter, Ltghtweight up to 11 Stone.
Toronto.
Ist, F. A. Campbell, V.S., Toronto, "Kate " ; sire, Princeton.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
4th, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
London.
Ottawa.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
1st, T. C. Bate, Ottawa.
2nd, Capt. Gordeau, Ottawa.
3rd, R. Gill, Ottawa.
Ladies' Saddle Horse, Ridden by a Lady.
Toronto.
1st, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
2nd, G. Baxter, Toronto, " Evelyn " ; sire. Crown Imperial ; dam. Lady Albert, etc.
3rd, F. A. Campbell, V.S., Toronto, " Fanny " ; sire, Caligula.
4th, P. Burns. Toronto, " Susey " ; sire. Dr. Butler ; dam, mare by Jack the Barber.
London.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
Horse, Best Lkaper.
Toronto.
1st, F. A. Campbell V.S., Toronto, "Glenora."
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, Adam Beck, London.
4th, Adam Beck, London.
W. D. Grand, Toronto.
Shaw, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Best Saddle, Hdnter or Lady's Horse.
Toronto.
London.
SPECIAL PRIZES FOR HUNTERS' HIGH JUMPING.
Lightweight Green Hunters, Carrying Not Less Than 154 Lbs, Best Performance Ovbr 4 Jumps
about 4 Feet, In and Out about 3 Feet 6 Inches, about 20 Feet Apart.
Toronto,
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, F. A. Campbell, V.S., Toronto, " Waterloo."
3rd, Adam Beck, London.
4th, J. W. Smith, Montreal.
Heavyweight Green Hunters, Carrying not Less than l?.^ Lbs, Best Performance over 6 Succes-
sive Jumps about 4 Feet, In and Out about 3 Feet 6 Inches, about 20 Feet Apart.
Toronto.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2ad, W. D. Grand, Toronto, " Princess."
3rd, F. A. Campbell, V.S., Toronto, " Tom Boy."
Lightweight Qualified Hunters Carrying Not Less Than 154 Lbs., Best Performance over 4 Sue"
CESsivE Jumps about 4 Feet, In and Out about 3 Feet 6 Inches, about 20 Feet Apart.
Toronto.
1st, Adam Beck, London.
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
Heavyweight Qualified Hunters Carrying Not Less Than 175 Lbs, Best Performance over 6 Succes'
sivE Jumps About 4 Feet 6 Inches, In and Out about 3 Feet 6 Inches, about 20 Feet Apart.
Toronto.
1st, F. A. Campbell, V.S., "Glenora."
2nd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, W. D. Grand, Toronto
Hunters, Showing Best Performance Over 5 Successive Jumps, 5 Feet Catch Weights, Minimum
Weight 140 Lbs. In and Out, Various Heights.
Toronto.
Ist, Adam Beck, London.
Tnd, Adam Beck, London.
3rd, Adam Beck, London.
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HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES
Make or Gkldin'g, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
Ist, W. J. Cowan, Toronto, " Fox."
2ud, M. Harrison & Sons, Brampton, " Nettie " ; sire. Young England ; dam, mare by Hard For-
tune, etc.
3rd, Lewis Rogers, Emery, " Lizzie " ; sire. Honest Tom ; dam, DoUie, etc.
Filly or Geldixg 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Sam'l. Dolson, Alloa, "Maud " ; sire, Lincoln Wonder ; dam, mare by Almonte.
2nd, J. Clarke, Brampton, " Lincoln ' ; sire, Lincoln ; dam, Jessie.
Filly or Gelding, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, A Marsh & Sons, Richmond Hill, " Fan " ; sire, Prince Alexander ; dam. Blood Mare, etc.
2nd, Wm. Armstrong, Brampton, " " ; sire. Perfection ; dam, Nance, etc.
3rd, Sam'l. Dolson, Alloa, "Polly" sire. Watchman ; dam, mare, by Almonte, etc.
Yearling Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
1st, M. Harrison & Sons, Brampton, " Cap " ; sire. Shining Light ; dam, Nettie, etc.
2nd, Clark Bros., Alloa, "Bessie"; sire, Young Canada ; dam, Nellie, etc.
3rd, J. Clarke, Brampton, " Dandy " ; sire, Jim L ; dam, Maud, etc.
Brood Mare, With Foal of Same Breed by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, Aikin Dolson, Alloa, " Polly " ; sire, Derby ; dam, m^re by Whaleb:)ne, etc.
2nd, Aikin Dolson, Alloa, " Maul " ; sire, Welshman ; dam, mare by Honest Tom, et3.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, Aikin Dolson, Alloa, " Minnie " ; sire, Emperor ; dim, mare by Derby, etc.
2nd, Aikin Dolson, Alloa, " Bonnie " ; sire. Emperor ; dam, mare by Wellington, etc.
Matched Team (Geldings or Mares) in Harness.
Toronto.
1st, H. G. Clark, Brampton.
Best Mare or Geldisg of Any Age.
Toronto.
M. Harrison & Sons, Brampton, " Nettie." See above, Toronto.
AGRICULTURAL HORSES.
Mares or GELDiJrGs, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
I'oronto,
1st, M. Harrison & Sons, Brampton, ; sire, Lincoln (imp.) ; dam, mare by Donald Dinnie, etc.
2nd, John Hewson & Sons, Grahamsville, " Doll" ; sire. Line iln VVonder ; dam, Bloss, etc.
Filly or Gelding, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Breaky Bros , Newtonbrook, " Prince."
2nd, Breaky Bros., Newtonbrook, " Charlie."
3rd, Wm. Mason, Ellesmere, " Topsy " ; sire. Self Esteem ; dam. Pleasant, etc.
London.
Ist, S. Campbell, Farquhar.
2nd, F. Foster, Ingersoll
3rd, Wm. Moore, Fernhill.
OltavJit.
1st, J. Nesbitt, Fallowfield.
2nd, Wm. Stewart, Aylmer, Que.
3rd, J. Langford, Ironside, Que.
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Filly or ^elding, 2 Ykars Old.
Toronto.
1st, George Crawford, Oro Station, " Rosebud " ; sire. Grand Times (imp.) [363] (3670) ; dam, Bess of Oro
Station —287—, by General Duke (imp.) [6] 1721 (1663), etc.
2nd, J. W. Linstead & Co., Queensville, "Bessie Bell."
3rd, John Hewson & Sons, Grahamsville, ; sire. King of the Castle (imp.) [71] (3171); dam,
Bloss, etc.
London,
1st, Geo. Dale, Clinton.
2nd, S. Campbell, Farquhar.
3rd, D. Stewart, Ivan.
Ottatca,
1st, William McLean, Ormond, Que.
2nd, Wm. Allan, Hull, Que.
3rd, B. Slinn, Cummings' Bridge.
Yearling Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
1st, J. W. Linstead & Son, Queensville, "Mary Linstead."
2nd, .J. W. Breaky, Lansing, " Buff" ; sire, Rothshire Buff ; dam, mare by Highland Chief, etc.
London.
1st, Heider & Parkin, Oxford Centre.
2nd, J. Henderson, Belton.
Ottavia.
1st, Wm. Allan, Hull, Que.
Brood Mare, with Foal of Same Breed by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, G. A. Wallace, Ponsonby, " May " ; sire, Ci.wden Lad ; dam, Maud, etc.
2nd, Alex. Doherty, EUesmere, " Black May " ; sire. Self Esteem ; dam, mare by Victor, etc.
3rd, Isaac Devitt & Son, Fioradale, " Bess " ; sire, Boydston Boy (imp.) [216] 1872 (HI) ; dam, Jepe, etc.
1st, S. Campbell, Farquhar.
2nd, A. McTaggart, Appin.
1st, William Allan, Hull, Que.
2na, W. Montgomery, Goodstown.
3rd, F. Richardson, Billings' Bridge.
London.
Ottaica.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, G. A. Wallace, Ponsonby, " Maud " ; sire. Hornbeam ; dam. May, etc.
2nd, G. T. Ward, Woodhill.
3rd, J. Hewson & Son, Grahamsville.
London.
1st, A. McTaggart, Appin.
2nd, S. Campbell, Farquhar.
3rd, J. F. Dale, Seaforth.
Ottaiva.
1st, J. Ferguson, Admaston.
2nd, W. Montgomery, Goodstcwn.
3rd, C. W. Barber, Gatineau Point.
Matched Farm Team (Geldings or Mares) in Harness.
Toronto
1st, J. Hewson & Son, Grahamsville, " Jess" and " Maud."
2nd, Thos. A. Farr, Thistletown, " James" and " Robert."
3rd, Jas. Mcintosh, Toronto, " Frank" and " Charlie "
London.
1st, Th:s. Berry, Hensall.
2nd, W. Kent, Youngsville.
3rd, M. Smith, Avon.
Ottawa.
1st, Wm. Allan, Hull, Que.
2nd. .7. S. Fenton, Leitrim.
3rd, .1. Callander, North Gower.
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Bkst Mare or Gelding, Any Age.
Toronto.
Breaky Bros., Newtonbrook, "Charlie."
London.
J. Prouse, IngersoU.
Ottawa.
Wm. Allan, Hull, Que.
CLYDESDALES
(At London and Ottawa this class includes both Clydes and Shires.)
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, " i^ieen's Owu," (imp.) [1708] (7176), dark bay, stripe on face, nigh hind
foot white, tip on off fore foot, foaled, May, 1886 ; bred by Wm. Craig, Buckley, Maryhill. Scotland,
imported in 1891 by exhibitors ; sire. Prince of Wales, (673) ; dam, Buckley Kate, (1142), by Paisley
.Jock, (.581), etc.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Enerery," (imp.) [1432] (7691), oay, stripe on face, hind legs white, foaled
.July 1st, 1888 ; bred by Wm. Hood, "Chapelton, Borgue, Kiikcudbright, Scotland ; imported in August,
1889, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Macgregor, (1487) ; dam, Rosie, (543), by Pride of Kilbride,
(660), etc,
3rd, K. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, " Sir Walter," (imp.) [1131] (8272), light brown, stripe on face, one hind
and one fore foot white, foaled -June l<t, 1886; bred by .Jas. Crawford, Boreland, Castle Dcuglas,
Scotland ; imported Aug., 1889, by exliibitors ; sire. Bold Maghie, (4259) ; dam, Jean of Boreland, by
Zulu, etc.
4th, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, " Bold Boy," (imp ) [1149| (4257), bay, white face and legs, foaled May 13th,
1884 ; bred by John Marr, Cairnbrogie, Old Meldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; imported 1889, by
exhibitors ; sire, Lord Erskine, (1744); dam, Lalla Rookh, (3757), by General, (323), etc.
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Energy," (imp.) [1432] (7691). See above, Toronto.
2nd, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, " Bold Boy," (imp.) [1149] (4257). See above, Toronto.
.3rd, E. W. & G. Charlton, Duncrief.
Ottaiva.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Energy, ' (imp.) [1432] (7691). See above, Toronto.
2nd, G. G. Stewart, Hovi-ick, Que.
3rd, (jeo. Sparks, Dickinson, " Pride of Avon," (imp.), bay, stripe on face, three white legs, foaled May,
1881 ; bred by .James Vallance, Lanarkshire, Scotland ; imported by Innes & Horton, Clinton ; sire,
Cedric, (1037) ; dam, Jean, by Premier.
Stallion, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Isaac Devitt & Son, Floradale, " Douglas Macpherson," (imp. in dam) (1791), bay, stripe on face, four
white feet, foaled May 18th, 1S80 ; bred by Wm. Hood, Chapelton Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
imported in dam, Aug., 1888, by I). & O'^Jorby, Guelph ; sire, Macpherson (3825) ; dam. Bell, (imp.)
[17551, by (iood Hope, (1679), etc.
2nd, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Tinto," (imp.) [1575] (9064), light bay, narrow stripe on face, foaled May,
1889 : bred by Andrew Montgomery. Nethfrhall, Castle Douglas, Scotland ; imported Aug., 1890, by
exhibitors ; sire, Craigisla, (imp ) [1422] (6641) ; dam, Liovely II. of Borehead, (262), by Lochfergus
Champion, (449), etc.
London.
1st, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, " Prince of Eyre," [1532] bay, white face, nigh hind leg white, hoof heads on
fore feet white, foa,led May 23rd, 1889 : bred bv exhibitors ; .-^ire, Boydston Boy, (imp.) [217] 1872 (111),
dam, .Jane Eyre, (imp.) [217], by Prince of Kilbride, (661), etc
2nd, Thos. Berry, Hensall, " Craigronald," (imp.) [1711] (8557), brown, stripe on face, hind feet white,
foaled April 25th, 1889 ; bred by .John Montgomery, Compstonend, Twynholm, Kirkcudbright, Scot-
land ; imported Aug., 1891, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Craigisla, (imp.) [1422] (6641) ; dam
Rosie of Compstonend, (6536), by Macgregor, (1487), etc.
3rd, -J. Prouse, IngersoU.
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Ottawa.
1st, Thos. Good, Richmond, "The Marquis "[1182], dark bay, stripe on face, hind feet white ; foaled June
20th, 1889; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Little Jock p:Uiott (imp.) [936] (3768) dam, Bell of Richmond
(imp). r36], (3527) by Yoimg Prince of Wales (3364) etc.
2nd, Robt. Ness, Howick, Que., "Lifeguard" (imp.) [1891] (9372); lisfht biy, strips on face, hind legs
white ; foaled May 26th, 1889 ; bred by Trustees of the late Hugh Bartholomew, Glenorchai-d, Tor-
rance of Campsie, Scotland ; imported July, 1891, bv exhibitor ; sin;. Young Dulte of Hamilton (4122) ;
dam, Lily of the Valley (3233), by Prince Charlie (629) etc.
3rd, R. & W. Conroy, Aylmer, Que.
Stallion, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Graham Bros, Claremont, "Symmetry " (imp.) [1713] (9431), light bay, stripe on face, three white feet ;
foaled April 4th, 1890 ; bred by W. McAdam, Whitepark, Castle Douglas, Scotland ; imported in,1891,
by exhibitors ; sire, Ensign (5749) ; dam. Lady Fleet (6388), by Pride of Borgue (2332) etc.
2nd, John Davidson, Ashburn, " Westfield Stamp" (imp.) [1819] (9467); light bay, stripe on face, hind
feet white ; foaled May 10th, 1890 ; bred by .James Watt, Wesifield, Elgin, Scotland ; imported A.ug-
ust, 1891, by Davidson & Sorby, Ashburn, Ont. ; sire, Cairnbrogie Stamp (4274) ; dam. Luck (11146),
by Johnny (414), etc.
3rd, Graham Bros, Claremont, " MacCrone " (imp.) [1715] (9296) ; brown, stripe on face ; foaled May 8th,
3890 ; bred by Thomas Brown, Culraven, Borgue, Kirkcudbright, Scotland ; imported in 1891. by exhi-
bitors ; sire, Macgregor (1487) ; dam, Lily of Culraven (7021), by Goodhipe (1679), etc.
Londoti.
1st, (iraham Bros., Claremont, " Symmetry " (imp ) [1713] (9431). See above, Toronto.
2nd, Graham Bros., Claremont. " MacUrone " (imp.) [1715] (9296). See above, Toronto.
3rd, E. G. Guilfoyle, Kerrwood, " Bobbie Burns"— 314 —bay, ratch on face, one hind foot white ; foaled'May
4th, 1890; bred by Anthony Hughes, Kerrwood ; sire, Good Kind (imp.) [1133] (2836) ; dam, Cold-
stream Lass II. — 180 -by Newmains (imp.) [319] (3030), etc.
Ottawa.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Symmetry" (imp.) [1713] (9131). See above, Toronto.
2nd. Thomas Good, Richmond, "Victor Chief " [1479] ; bay, stripe on face, one fore foot and hind feet
white ; foaled June 15th, 1890 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Little Jock Elliott (imp.) [936] (3768) ; dam,
Bell of Richmond (imp.) [36] (3527), by Young Prince of Wales (.3364), etc.
3rd, Graham Bros., Claremont, " MacCrone " (imp.) [1715] (9296). See above, Toronto.
Yearling Colt— Entire.
Toronto.
1st, Alex. Cameron, Ashburn, '' Royal Stamp " [1950] ; biy, white face, four white feet ; foaled .Tune 9th,
1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire, Tannahill (imp.) [120,5] (4745) ; dam, Mary's Pet (imp.) [1643],|by''Cairn-
brogie Stamp (4274), etc. 1^"^
2nd, James Davidson & Son, Balsam, "Banker " [1943] 6333 ; bay, ratch on face, hind legs white ;*foaied
March 10th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors; sire, Lewie Gordon (imp.) [1602] (7918); dam. Fair Nellie
[450], by What's the Odds (imp.) [301] (4780), etc.
Clydesdale Stallion — Any Age.
Toronto,
Graham Bros., Claremont, "Queen's Own " (imp.) [1708] (7176). See above, Toronto.
London.
Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Energy " (imp.) [1432] (7691).
Filly, 3 Yeabs Old.
Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies. Todmorden, "Sweetheart" (imp.) [1326] ; bay, white on face, hind legs white ; foaled June,
1889, imported by Graham Bros., Claremont, August, 1890; bred by W. Montgomery, Banks, Kirk-
cudbright, Scotland ; sire, Macgregor (1487) ; dam. My Sweetheart (8894), by Scots Wha (Tae (4006), etc.
2nd, Alex. Doherty, Ellesmere, "Miss Flemming" (imp) [1919]; bay, spot on face, white pasterns ; foaled June
3rd, 1889 ; bred by And. Fleming, Corbiehall, Lanark, Scotland ; imported in 1890, by Graham Bros.,
Claremont ; sire. Master of Blantyre (2283) ; dam, Molly (7238), by Lord Clyde (1741), etc.
3rd, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Calmain Lass " (imp.) [1913] ; bay, stripe on face, hind legs white ; foaled
June 6th, 1889 ; bred by Maxwell Clark, Culmain, Crocketford, .Scotland ; imported in 1890 by exhibi-
tors ; sire, Macdermot (7003) ; dam, Lily of Culmain (Llll), by Hercules (378), etc.
London.
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Sweetheart" (imp.) ]1326]. See above, Toronto.
2nd, A" B. Scott & Son, Vanneck, "Jean Armour " [1085] ; brown, stripe on face, nigh hind foot white ;
foaled May 29th, 1889; bred by exhibitors ; sire. Good Kind (imp.) [1133] (2836) ; dam, Kate II. of
Congeith (imp.) [225], by Macgregor (1487), etc.
3rd, Francis Coleman, HiUsgreen, " Flower " — 445 -bay, stripe on face, hind feet white, foaled May 24th,
1889; bred by exhibitor ; sire, Charming Charlie (imp.) [1161] (4917); dam. Matchless [14], by Prince
Victor (imp.) [63], etc.
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Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todtnorden, "Sweetheart " (imp.) [1326]. See above, Toronto.
2ad, A. Hagar, Plantagrenet, " Kate " 5138 ; bay, white on face, nigh feet white ; foaled May 10th, 1889 ;
br=!d by H. H. Spencer, Brooklin ; sire, Lawers Baron Gordon (imp.) [1005] 4694 (5136) ; dam, Boyd-
ston Bess, by Boydston Bay (imp.) [216] 1872 (111), etc.
3rd, Robt. Ness, Howick, C^ue., "Lady Banff " (imp.).
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, " Young Lily " (imp.) [1672] ; brown, white xiarkings on face and hind legs ;
foaled April 9th, 1890 ; bred by Major L. U. Uordon-Duff, Urummuir, Keith, Scotland ; imported in
1891 by exhibitors ; sire, xMcCamon (3818) ; dam, Lily o'th Dale (4570), by Johnny (414).
2nd. Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Candor " (imp.) [1646] ; brown, star on forehead, hind legs white ; foaled
May 4th, 1890; imported in 1891, by Graham Bros , Claremont ; bred by J. Williamson, Langlands,
Kirkcudbright, Scotland ; sire, Macgregor (1487) ; dam. Darling (5148), by Farmer (288), etc.
3rd, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, "Sunbeam of Cults" (imp.) [1925] ; bay, ratch on face, white legs ; foaled May
?.lst, 1890 ; bred by Fergusson & Menzies, Cults, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Scotland ; imported Aug-
ust, 1891, by exhibitors ; sire, Henry Irving of Drumflower (4440) ; dam, Mabel of Cults (7221), by
Darnley (222), etc.
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Young Lily " (imp.) [1672]. See above, Toronto,
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Candor " (imp.) [1646]. See above, Toronto.
3rd, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, "Sunbeam of Cults " (imp.) [1925]. See above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies. Todmorden, " Candor " (imp.) [1646]. See above, Toronto,
2nd, A. Thorn, Chester ville.
Yearling Filly or Geluing.
Toronto,
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Pride of Thorucliffe," (imp. in dam) [1937] ; bay, stripe on face, hind legs
white ; foaled April, 1891 ; bred by Major L. D. Gordon-Duff, Drummuir, Keith, Scotland ; imported
in dam, August, 1890, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire. Lord Montrose (7973) ; dam. Pride of
Drummuir (imp.) [1325], by Culloden (5684), etc.
2nd, James I Davidson & Son, Balsam, " Kate Hill 2nd," [1923] 6337 ; bay, white face, nigh fore leg and
off hind leg white ; foaled March, 20th, 1891; bred by exhibitors; sire, Lewie Gordon (imp.) [1602]
(7918) ; dam, Kate Hill (imp.) [215] (4129), by Young Surprise (1034), etc.
3rd, James I. Davidson & Son, Balsam, " Boydston Lass 4th," [1921], 6334 ; black, white face, hind egs
white ; foaled Vfarch 31st, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Lewie Gordon (imp.) [1602] (7918) ; dam,
Boydston Lass [1920] 2388, by Boydston Boy (imp.) [216] 1872 (111), etc.
London,
1st, Robt. Davies. Todmorden, " Pride of Thorncliffe," (imp. in dam) [1937] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, E. W. & G. Charlton, Duncrief, " Lady Macneilage," [1649] ; bay. stripe on face, hind legs white
foaled April 5th, 1891 ; bred by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Macneilage (imp.) [1117] (2992) ; dam,
Nelly (imp.) [970], by Laird of Bute (4490), etc.
3rd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Daisy," (imp. in dam) [1935]; bay, blaze on face, hind legs white
foaled April, 1891 ; bred by Andrew Allan Barkip, Dairy, Scotland ; imported in dam, August, 1890)
by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire. The Ruler (8340) ; dam, Sally (imp.) [1319], by Marathon (imp.,
[559] (2994), etc.
Ottawa,
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Pride of Thorncliffe," (imp. in dam) [1937] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Daisy," (imp. in dam) [1935] ; see above, London.
Brood Mare With Foal of Same Breed by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, Jas. I. Davidson & Son, Balsam, " Boydston Lass," [1920] 2388 ; bay, small ratch on face, hind feet
white ; foaled June 29th, 1883 ; bred by W. M. Miller, Claremont ; sire, Boydston Boy (imp. ) [216]
1872 (111) ; dam. Bell (imp.) [617] 169 (519), by Prince of Renfrew (664), etc.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Lady Dunmore," (imp ) [1321] ; light bay, little white on legs and face ;
foaled May, 1887 ; bred by Wm Kerr, Bandeath, Stirling, Scotland ; imported August, 1890, by
Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Earl Grange (4350) ; dam, Bandeath Fanny (8600), by Prince Charlie
(634), etc.
3rd, Jas. Snell, Clinton, " Gipsy Queen," (imp.) [990]; bay, white face ; foaled May 9th, 1886; bred by
Patrick Hunter, Ardgaith, Perth, Scotland ; imported August 17th, 1888, by exhibitor ; sire, Crossburn
(2707) ; dam, Gyp of Ardgaith (2364), by Houston Laddie (390), etc.
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London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Lady Dunmore," (imp.) [1321] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Pride of Drummuir," (imp.) [1325] ; bay, stripe of face, little white on
hind legs ; foaled May 10th, 1888 ; bred by Major L. 1). Gordon-Duff, Drummuir, Keith, Scotland ;
imported August, 1890, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Culloden (5684); dam, Helen Macgregor
(7180), by Macgregor (1487), etc.
3rd, James Snell, Clinton, " Gipsy Queen," (imp.) [990]; see above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Lady Dunmore," (imp.) [1321] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Pride of Drummuir," (imp.) [1325] ; see above, Toronto.
3rd, T. Carlisle, Chesterville.
Foal of 1892.
Toroiito.
1st, James I. Davidson & Son, Balsam, " Boydston Lass 5th," [1922] ; black, vi^hite face and hind legs ;
foaled February 19th, 1892; bred by exhibitors; sire, Lewie Gordon (imp.) [1602] (7918); dam,
Boydston Las.'! [1920] 2388, by Boydston Boy (imp.) [216] 1872 (111), etc.
2nd, James Snell Clinton, " Hullett's Pride," [1981] ; bay, stripe on face, hind legs white ; foaled April
18th, 1892 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire, Andrew Lammie (imp.) [1114] (6433) ; dam, Gipsy Queen (imp.)
[990], by Crossburn (2707), etc.
3rd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden "Rose of Thorncliffe, " [1938]; bay, stripe on face, hind feet white ;
foaled April 26th, 1892; Vired by exhibitor; sire. Energy (imp.) [14'^2] (7691); dam. Pride of
Drumff uir (imp.) [1325], by Culloden (5684), etc.
London.
1st, James Snell, Clinton, " Hullett's Pride," [1981] : see above, Toronto.
2nd, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Rose of Thorncliffe," [1938] ; see above, Toronto,
3rd, T. Berry, Hensall.
Ottaim.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Rose of Thorncliffe," [1938] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, T. Carlisle, Chesterville.
.3rd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
Mare With Two of Her Progeny.
Toronto.
1st, James I. Davidson & Son, Balsam, " Boydston Lass," [1920], 2388. See above, Toronto.
Span of Clydesdales (Geldings or Mares).
Toronto,
1st, Robert Davies, Todmorden, " Barr Bell," (imp.), [1324]; light bay, stripe on face, hind legs white;
foaled May 7th, 1888 ; bred by R. Callandar, Upper Barr, Newton Stewart, Scotland ; imported
Aug., 1890, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire, Barney (4829); dam, Barr Jean (3314), by Chancellor
of Blackhall, (1094). etc.
And Nelly, (imp.) [1323] ; bay, stripe on face ; nigh hind foot white ; foaled May, 1888; bred by David
Alston, Crosslee, Stow, Scotland ; imported Aug. 1890, by Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire Lord Lyne-
doch, (4530) ; dam, Maggie, of Hyndford (1), by Young Lofty (987), etc.
London.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Barr Bell," (imp.) [1324] and Nelly (imp.) [1323] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, J. Prouse, Ingersoll.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todn.orden, "Barr Bell," (imp.) [1324] and Nelly (imp.) [1323] ; see above, Toronto.
2nd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
Best Mare, Any Age.
Toronto.
1st, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, " Bessie Bell," (imp.) [1318], (7843) ; brown, stripe on face ; hind feet white ;
foaled May, 1884 ; bred by Robert Spittal, Kenmuir, Tollcross, Scotland ; imported Aug., 1890, by
Graham Bros., Claremont ; sire Darnley, (222) ; dam. Mature, (649), by Time o'Day, (875), etc.
London.
Ist, Robt. Davies, Todmorden, "Bessie Bell," (imp.) [1318], (7843) ; see above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
1st, Robt. Davie?, Todmorden, " Bessie Bell," (imp.) [1318], (7843) ; see above, Toronto.
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SPECIAL PRIZES.
For the Best Imported or Canadian bred Clydesdale Stallion, 4 Years Old and fJpWARjJS, With
Five of His Progeny, of Any Sex, Not Over Three Years Old.
Toronto :
1st. .T. W. Wilson, Lifiord, "Lewie Gordon," (imp.) [1602] (7918) ; brown, blaze on face, hind f«=et white
near fore leg white ; foaled May 17th, 1888 ; bred by Thomas Garland, Ardlethan, Ellon, Scotland
importpd in 1889 by D. & O. Sorby, Guelph ; sire, MacCamon (3813) ; dam, Kate of Ardlethan (4629),
by Earl of Buchan (1126). etc.
2nd. Alex. Cameron, Ashburn, "Tannahill," (imp.) [120.5] (4745); light brown, white face and legs ; foaled
May 22pd, 1884 ; imported August, 188.5, by R. Heith & Co., Bowmanville ; bred by John Cassie. Wes-
terton, Rothie, Norman, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ; sire, Lord Erskine (1744) ; dam. Bloom (1088), bv
British Empire (1509), etc.
SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE.
Presented by the Clydesdalt Horse Association of Canada.
For the Best Canadian Bred Clydesdale Mare, Any Age, Recorded in the Clydesdale Stud Book
OF Canada.
Toronto.
Ist, George Davidson & Sons, Cherrywood, "Lady Macneilage," [1911], light bay, stripe on face ; foaled
June 12th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Macneilage (imp.) [1117] (2992); dam, Scottish Lass [478], by
Scotland's Isle (imp.) [75] (1815), etc.
Special Prize for Stallion, 2 Years Old and Over.
Ottawa.
Ist, Robert Davies, Todmorden, " Energy," (imp.) [1432] (7691) ; see above, Toronto.
Stallion and Three op His Get, Any Age or Sex.
Ott'iAm.
1st, S. Stewart, Aylmer, Que., " Pride of Fenwick," (6157), bay, white face, hind legs white ; foaled Jtine
25th, 1885 ; bred by Jame.s Wilson, Glassoch, Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland ; sire Old Times (579) ; dam
Maggie, by Young Lord Lyon (994).
ENGLISH SHIRE HORSES (IMPORTED OR CANADIAN BRED).
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, Geo. Garbntt, Thistletown, "Darnley," (imp.) [183] (3585), brown; foaled in 1882; bred by Thos.
Johnson, Walton, Peterboro', England ; imported in 1884 by exhibitor; sire Champion (450) ;dam mare'
by Thumper (2137), etc. '
2nd, S. Hisey & Son, Creemore, " King Tom," (imp.) [107], brown, stripe on face, three white legs ; foaled
in 1883 ; bred by Geo. Hudson, Cherry Burton, Eng., in.ported Sept., 1884, by John Donkin, Riverview ;
sire, King Tom (2446) ; dam Topper, by Lincoln, alias Hercules (1350), etc.
3rd, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, "Prince Charles," [196], bay, stripe on face, left hind foot and
fore feet white ; foaled in 1888 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire Carton (3523) ; dam Lancashire Lass (imp )
[70], by Honest Tom (1105), etc.
Stallion, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Francis Coleman, Hill's Green, " British Lad," [247], bay, stripe on face, four white legs ; foaled May
Ist, 1889 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire Farmer's Glory, (imp.) [108J (3032), dam Depper (imp.) [27], by The
Yoeman (2377), etc.
Stallion, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Wm. Mullin, Hillsburg, " Cock Robin," (imp. in dam) [245J, chestnut stri])e on face, three white legs,
one white foot; foaled April Slst, 1890; bred by John Whatmough, Ridgeway, Sheffield, Eng;
imported in dam July, 1889, by Ormsby & Chapman, Springfield-on-the-Credit ; sire Game Cock (7252)'
dam, Leake Polly (imp.) [61], by Monster (2846), etc. "
Stallion, Any Age.
Toronto,
1st. Geo. Garbu..t, Thistletown, "Daruley,'" (imp.) [183] (3585) ; see above, Toronto.
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Filly, 3 Years Old,
Toronto
Ist, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, "Queen," [65], brown, stripe on face, hind legs white;
foaled spring of 1889 ; bred by exhibitors; sire Chieftain 2nd (imp.) [194] (5723) ; dam, Elsie Morin (imp.)
[34], by Welton Tom (3395), etc.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
Toronto,
Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, "Lina," [81], brown, star on face, hind legs white ; foaled in 1890 ; bred
by exhibitors ; sire Chieftain 2nd (imp.) [194] (5723) ; dam, A.lice (imp.) [33], by Adam (65), etc.
Yearling, Filly or GELniNC.
Toronto.
1st, Alex. Doherty, Ellesmere '; sire King of the Castle (imp.) [71] (3171) ; dam Topsy (imp.) [.52], by
King of the Valley (1248), etc.
2nd, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, " Daisy," [82], brown, white face, hind legs white ; foaled
spring of 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire Chieftain 2nd (imp ) [194] (5723) ; dam, Elsie Morin (imp.) [34],
by Welton Tom (3395), etc.
Brood Mare, with Foal of same Breed by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, Horace N. Crossley, Rosseau, " vSapphire," (imp.) [70], light bay, wh'te face, hind feet white; foaled
in 1889 ; imported in 1891 ; bred by J. E. Shaw, Hrooklands Farm, Holywell Green, Halifax, Eng.; sire
Northern King (2635) ; dam. Jewel, by Master Tom (5202), etc.
2nd, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, '"Elsie Morin," (imp.) [34], brown, star on face, white hind
foot ; foaled in 1884 ; bred by Edward Bilton, Tudworth, Throme, Yorkshire, Eng., imported in 1886 by
exhibitors ; sire Welton Tom (3395) ; dam, mare by Red House Boy (1849), etc.
3rd, Wm. N. Coleman, Seaforth, "'Trimmer," [84], dark chestnut, stripe on face, hind legs white ; foaled
May 8th, 1886 ; bred by Francis Coleman, Hill's Green ; sire Prince Victor (imp.) [63] (10221) ; dam,
Depper (imp.) [27], by The Yoeman (2377), etc.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, Horace N. Crossley, Rosseau, " Pearl," [89], light bay, blaze on face, four white feet; bred by exhibitor ;
sire Headon Bannerette (imp.) [224] (9527) ; dam. Sapphire (imp.) [70], by Northern King (2635), etc.
2ad, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, "Frederick William," [246], bay, star on face, off fore foot
white, white on hind leers ; foaled spring, 1892 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire Prince Charles [196] ; dam, Elsie
Morin (imp. ) [34], by Welton Tom (3395), etc.
3rd, Wm. N. Coleman, Seaforth.
Mabe, with Two of Her Progeny.
2'oronto.
l*t, Morris, Stone & Wellington, Welland, " Elsie Morin," (imp.) [34] : see above, Toronto.
2nd, Wm. N. Coleman, Seaforth.
Mare, Any Age.
Toronto.
1st, Horace N. Crossley, Rosseau, " Sapphire," (imp.) [70] ; see above, Toronto.
SPECIAL PRIZES.
For the Best Shire Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards, with Five of His Progeny, any Sex, Not
Over Three Years Old.
1st, Horace N. Crossley, Rosseau, " Headon Bannerette," (imp.) [224] (9227), dark bay, star on face, hind
feet white ; foaled in 1888 ; bred by John Semper, Hardwich, Lincoln, Eng., imported March, 1891, by
exhibitor ; sire Bold Lincoln II. (2725) ; dam, mare, by Garibaldi (911), etc.
2nd, Geo. Garbutt, Thistletown, "Darnley." (imp.) [183] (3585) ; see above, Toronto.
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HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSES, CANADIAN BRED ONLY.
Stallion, 4 Years Or.n and Upwahds.
Toronto.
1st, P. Kelly, Jr., Brechin, " Pride of Dollar," [962]; bay, stripe on face, nigh hind foot white ■ foaled May
fith. 1887 ; bred by Wm. Cox, Thornhill ; sire Pride of Perth (imp.) [2821 2264 (2336) ; dam Sallv of
Thornhill [328], by Sir Wm. Wallace (imp.) [12S]1, etc. ' ^
2nd, .John C()> & Son, Amber, " Goldbeater," [158.^] ; bay, stripe on face, nigh hind foot white ; foaled May
1888; bred by exhibitors; uire, Pride of Perth (imp.) [282] 2264 (2336) ; dam, Jenny Cox [136], by
Scotsman (imp.) [166] 1.5-1, etc.
3rd, Jas. Gaidhotise& Sons, Highfield, "King of Highfield," —377— ; bay, ratch on f.<i,ce, hind feet white-
foded May, 1888 ; bred by exhibitors; .sire. King of the Castle (imp.) [71] (3171) ; dam Jenny Lind*^
—306- by Victf.r II. (imp.) [158] (1338), etc.
London.
1st, I'. Cavin & Son, North Bruce, "Prince Tarn " ; bay, .stripe on face, four white feet; foaled May 8th,.
1888 ; bred by .Tas. Robson, Birr ; sire. What's Wanted Yet ; dam, Jennie, by Prince Tom (2652), etc.
2nd, T. Robinson, Kintore.
Ottawa,
1-t. N. Villsneuve, Kailo-ivfield.
2Qd, T. Irving, Montreal, " Montreal Champion," [1283] ; bay, star on face, hind feet white ; foaled April
4th, 1887 ; ored by exhibitor; sire, Leslie Chief (imp.) [1282] (2945) ; dam, Rosa II. [11491 by Annan-
dale Jock (imp.) [1281] 758, etc.
3rd, A. Shar[iley, Templeton, Que.
Stallion, 3 Yeaks Old.
Toronto.
l.st, D. & 0. Sorby, Guelph, " Prince of Eyre," [1532] ; bay, white face, nigh hind leg white, hoof h.-ad.s on
fore feet white ; foaled May 23rd, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Boydston Boy (imp.) [216] 1872 (HI) ^
dam, .Jane Eyre (imp.) [217], by Prince of Kilbride (661), etc.
2iid, D. & K. McGeachy, Coleraine, "Castlemore Bob," [1425]. light bay, ratch on face, little white on
\^s,-<; foaled June 2nd, 1889; bred bv exhibit'n-s ; sire, Lochhill (imp.) [.532] (2950); dam, Maggie
Chisken (imp ) [307] (5,585), by Farmer's Fancy (302), etc.
3r.l, II. G. Boag, Queensville, "The Good Times,"— 272— bay, spot on forehead, hind feet white; foaled
April, 1889; bied by exhibitor ; sire. Grand Times (imp.) [363] (3670); dam, Bonnie B. — 326— by Sir
James (imp.) [167], etc.
London.
l.-t, Francis Caleman, Hili's Green, " British Lad,"— 247 — see above (Shiro class), Toronto.
2nd, T. McMichael, Seaforth.
Oitaica.
Stallion, 2 Yeaus Old
Toronto.
Istj Samuel McArthur, Oro Station," Grand Times II." — 345 — b.iy, ratch on face, hind leg.s white ; foiled '
May 1st, 1890; bred by exliibitor : sire. Grand Times (imp.) [363] (3670) ; dam, Silver Tail— 293— by
Comyn Macgregor (imp.) [657] (3535). etc.
2nd, R. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, " Balsam Hero."
3rd, G. Taylor, Kippen, " Gulf Stream ;" btv, ratch on face, hind legs white ; foaled .July 6th, 1890; bred
by exhibitor : sire, Lord Erskine, II. — 261 — dam. Pay When Ready, by Welcome (iui[).) [888] (904) etc
London,
Ist, W. Coleman, Seaforth.
2nd, John F. P'erguson, Wyoming, "The Masher King, II."— 378 — light bay, stripe on face, off fore foot
white, nigh fore leg and rish hind leg white ; foaled July 3rd, 1890 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire The-
Masher King (imp.) [792] (4753), dam. Dew Drop— 194— by Knockdon King (imp.) [665] (3741), etc.
3rd, W. Patrick & Son, Birr, " Bonny Dnon, III ," [1952] ; light bay, star on face, hind feet white • foalsd
June l?th, 1890 ; bred by C. & L. Patrick, Birr ; sire, Bonnv Doon (imp.) [1055] 4588 (4S67)'- dam
Annie Bruok.s [1933], by John A, (imp.) [1550] (2182), etc. " " >
Oltaiva.
1st, J( hn F. Ferguson, Wyoming, " The Masher King II," — 378 — sae above, London.
2nd. G. N. Kidi, Carp.
3rd, D. Boyd, Kars.
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1st, D. McPhail, Vernon.
2nd, J. Keenan, Merrivale.
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Yearling Colt— Entire.
Toronto.
1st, Geo. Crawford, Or.' Station, " Go'den Crown," sire (Jolden Gem (5053) ; dam, Be.ss of Oro Station
—187 -by General Duke (imp.) [fi] 1721 (ir,(i3), etc.
2nd, Jas. A. Boag, Queensville, "Blooming Heather," [1983]; brown ratch on face, three white feet;
foiled April 23rd, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire Mac-ueiJage (imp.) [1117] (2992) ; dam. Brown Peggy,
[1079], by Scot^^n.an (imp.) [160] 1.54, etc.
3rd, Wm. N. Coleman, Seaforth.
London.
1st, Heider & I'arkin, O.xford Centre.
OtUnva.
1st, S. Stewart, Ayliner, Que., " Pride of Maplewood," bay, stripe on face, hind feet white ; foaled May
10th, 1891 ; sire. Pride of Fenwick (m57) ; dam, Nellie, by Farmer's Fancy (imp.) etc.
2nd, R. Bowden, Bearbrook, "Rob Roy Macgregor " ; foaled April 2Gtb, 1891 ; bred by Exhibitor ; siie
Renfrew Chief; dam, Jean, by Good Cheer, (imp.), [1819], (l(v8), etc.
3rd, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill.
Stallion— Any Age.
Toronto.
Ist, D. & O. Sorby, Guelph, " Prince of Eyre," [1532]. See above, Toronto.
Loiidon.
1st, P. Cavin & Son, North Bruce, " Prince Toin." See above, London.
Ottaiva.
1st, N. Villeneuve, Fallowfield.
Special Pkize for Best Dominion Bred Heavy Draught Stallion — Any Age.
Otlaiva.
1st, Thos. Good, Richmond, "The Mar-juis," [1182], see above, (Clyde class), Ottawa.
Filly, 3 Years Old.
Toroyito.
1st, A. G. Smill^e, Hensall, " Myrtle/' dark bay ; siiipeon face ; foaled May 18th, 1889; bred by exhibitor;
fcire, Golden Crown, (imp.) [32fi], (3658) ; dam, mare by Good Cheer, [1849], (1678), etc.
2nd, W, Milliken, Hagerman's Corners, "Blanche."
3rd, Geo. Davidson & Sons, " Lady McPhail," [1912] ; light bay, stripe on face; four feet white ; foaled
June 29th, 1889 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Macphail, (imp.), [368], (4567) ; dam, Scottish Lass, [478 1,
by Scotland's Isle, (imp.), [75], (1815), etc.
Gelding or Filly-, 3 Years Old.
London,
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Blanche"; sire, Richmond, (imp ) [338], (4666), etc.
*2nd, J. F. Dale, Seaforth.
3rd, Heider and Parkin, Oxford Centre.
Filly or Gelding, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Blanche." See above, Toronto.
2nd, D. A. Cameron, Manotick.
3rd, D. Gumming?, Russell.
Filly, 2 Years Old.
I'oronto.
1st, John Duff, Myrtle.
2ad, D. and O. Sorby, Guelph, "Venus;" sire, Qu -en's Own (imp.) [1708] (7176) ; dam. Evening Star
(imp.) [994], by Morning Star (3017), etc.
3rd, Francis Coleman, Hills Green, " Morning Star "—446— ; light bay, star on face ; foaled May 10th, 1890;
bred V)y Francis Coleman, Hills Green ; sire. The Turk (imp.) [1948] (6354) ; dam, Depper (imp.) [27],
by The Yeoman (2377), etc.
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Filly ok (i bluing, 2 Years Old.
London.
lot, D. & O. Sorby Guelph, " Venus." See above, Toronto.
2nd, Heider & Parkin, Oxford Centre.
3rd, J. F. Dale, Seaforth.
Ottawa.
1st, F. Richardson, Billings Bridge.
2nd, W. Allan, Hull, Que.
3rd, N. Boyd, Manotick.
Yeakhnu Filly or Gelding.
Toronto.
1st, Geo. Davidson & Sons, Cherrywood, " Lady Macneilage " [1911] ; light bay, stripe on face ; foaled
.Tune 12Dh, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors; sire, Macneilage (imp.) [1117] (2992) ; dam, Scottish Lass [478],
by Scotland's Isle (imp ) [75 1 (LS15), etc.
2ni, Isaac Devitt & Sons, Fliradale, " Nellie Macclay ; " sire, Macclay (imp.) [931] (702L) ; dam, Isabella,
by Clyde Boy (imp.) [92], etc.
3rd, Geo. Taylor, Kippen, *' Carthagenian," [1930]; bay, white face, hind legs white; foaled July 17th,
1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Canny Scotchman (imj). ) [1945] (tl.376) ;,dam. Countess of Thornpark, by
Stranraer (imp.) [1(52] (2441), etc.
London.
1st, E. W. & G. Charlton, Duncrief, " Lady Bell " [1940] ; light bay, white face, off fore foot aad hind
legs white ; foaled April 2/th, 1891; bred, by .T. C. Bell, Brougham; sire, Macneilage (imp. ) [1117]
(2992) : dam, Consecon Bell ;;i398], by Mount Annan (in.p.) [171] (.3851), etc.
2nd, Geo. Taylor, Kippen, " Carthagenian " [1930]. See above, Toronto.
Ottaiva.
1st, T. Irving, Montreal, " Darling ; " sire. Sir Walt-^r (ilnp.) [1131] (8272) ; dam, Nancy Lee [1140] &>(>,
by Handsome Jock (imp.) [1280] 1027, etc.
2nd, T. Nixon, Manotick.
Brood Mare With Foal of Same Bkkeu by Her Side.
Toronto.
1st, S. McArthur, Oro Station, " Silver Tail"'— 293 - ; light b.4y, ratch on face, hind legs white ; foaled May
28th, 188(5 ; bred by exhibitor ; ^ire, C'mvn Macgregor (imp.) [657], (3535); dam, Bess of Oro Station
-287- by General Duke (imp.) [fi] 1721 (IBfiS), etc.
2nd, I. Devitt & Sons, Floradale, '• Isabella ; " sire, Clyde Boy (imp.) [92] ; dam, Nellie of Guelph— 40 —
by Ontario Chief (imp.) [1.5.5] 398 (1 77(i I, etc.
3rd, H. G. Boag, (^u-^ensville, " Honnie B "— 326- bay, white face, one hind foot white ; foaled May, 1882 ;
bred by .fames A. Boag, Queensville ; sire. Sir .Tames (imp.) [167] ; dam, Bonnie, by Dundonald (imp.)
[351] 384 (256), etc.
London.
1st, A. Hughes, Kerwood.
2nd. .1. Brady, Glanworth.
3rd, J. F. Dale, Seaforth.
Oitaua.
1st. W. Allan, Hull, Que.
2nd, R. Bowden, Bearbmok, " Jean ; "' sire, Good Cheer (imp.) [1849] (1678) ; dam, mare by Golden Crown
(imp.) [.362] (3658), etc.
3rd, T. Irving, Montreal, " Nancy Lee " [1140] 666 ; dark bay, white on forehead, off hind foot white ;
foaled April 29th, 1881 ; bred by exhibitor; sire, Handsome Jock (imp.) [1280] 1027 ; dam, Rosa IL
(imp.) [1139] 793 (.551) by Albert (1385), etc.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, S. McArthur, Oro Station, "Bell of Oro Station;" sire, Montrave Chief (imp.) [537] (5222) ; dam,
Silver Tail -293— by Comyn Macgregor (imp. ) [657] (3535), etc.
2nd, H G. Boag, Queensville, " Bright Stamp ; " sire. Bright Smile (imp.) [753] (4268) ; dam, Bonnie B
—326— by Sir James (imp.) [167]. etc.
3rd, Mrs. Wm. Maw, Brooklin.
London.
1st, .Tas. Brady, Glanworth.
2ud, Geo. Dale, Clinton.
3rd, A. Hughes, Kerwood.
Ottawa.
1st, W. Allan, Hull, Que.
2nd, T Irving, Montreal sire. King of Kypeside (imp.) [1882] (8728); dam, Nancy Lee [11401 666 bv
Handsome Jock (imp.) [1281] 1027, etc. ' ^
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Mare With Two of Hek Progeny.
Toronto.
S. Mc Arthur, Oro Station, "Silver Tail," — 293— See above, Toronto.
Span of Heavy Draught Horses (Geldings or Mares).
Toronto.
1st, Jas Mcintosh, Toronto, "Kate— Prince."
2nd, Fred C. Smith, New Hamburar, " Frank"— "Captain."
3rd, The Sheddea Co (Ltd.), Toronto, " Belle"—" Donna."
Ottawa.
1st, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
2nd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
3rd, The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
Best Mare, Any Age.
Toronto.
John DufI, Myrtle.
London.
Graham Bros., Claremont, " Blanche." See above, Toronto.
Oltatva.
The McKay Milling Co. (Ltd.), Ottawa.
SPECIAL PRIZE, HEAVY DRAUGHT AND AGRICULTURAL TEAMS.
For the best Span of Heavy Draught or Agricultural Horses (Mares or Geldings) in Harness^
Toronto.
1st Robert Davies, Todmorden, " Barr Bell " (imp.) [1824] and "Nellie" (imp.) [1323]. See above, Toronto.
2nd, BreakeyBros, Newtonbrook, "Prince," "Charlie/'
3rd,' John Hewson & Sons, Grahamsville, " Bless," " Floss.'
SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE OFFERED BY THE CLYDESDALE HORSE
ASSOCIATION OF CANADA.
For the best Canadian bred Stallion, recordkd in the Clydesdale Stud Book of Canada^
Canadian Bred, as defined by the Association (not having an Imported Mare on the side.
OP the dams).
London.
Thos. Robinson, Kintore.
SUFFOLK PUNCH HORSES.
Imported or bred from Pure Imported Stock.
Stallion, 3 Yeaks Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
Violet (2338), etc-.
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
London.
Ist, Jos. Beck, Thorndale.
2nd, A. &. J. W. Salmon, Thorndale.
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1st, A. & J. W. Salmon, Thorndale.
Ist, Jos. Beck, Thorndale.
Stalijon, 3 Years Oi.n.
London.
Stallion, 2 Years Olh
London.
Yearling Colt.
Toronto.
1st, Jos. Beck, Thorndale, " Ontario " ; .sire, Enterprise (10.34) ; dam, Vanity, (1630) ; by Cupbearer 3rd
(566), et-^.
Stallion, any Age.
London.
■Jos Beck, Thorndale.
Brood Mare, with Foal of same Breed by her side.
Toronto.
1st, A & J. W. Salmon, Thorndale, "Violet."
London.
Ibt, A. & J. W. Salmon, Thorndale.
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, A. & J. W. Salmon, Thorndale, "Gold Maid.'
London
1st, A. & J. VV. Salmon, Thorndale.
Be:st Mare, any Age.
Toronto.
A. & J. W. Salmon, Thorndale, " Violet."
London.
A. & J. VV. Salmon, Thorndale.
FRENCH DRAUGHT HORSES.
Stallion, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
J. M. & D. Parker, Stamford, "Sir Arthur," (imp.) 13975.
Stallion, any Age.
Toronto.
J. M. & D. Parker, Stamford, "Sir Arthur," 13975.
Ottawa.
1st, J. Uobbie, Lachute, Qi e.
2nd, J. Ferguson, Admaston.
3rd, W. & R. Bell, Musgrove.
Mare, any Age.
Ottatvu.
1st, J. Ferguson, Admaston.
2nd, J. Ferguson, Admaston.
3rd, W. & R. Bell, Musgrove.
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HACKNEYS.
Stallion, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Firefly," (imp.)— 6 -(1779), dark brown ; foaled May, 1885 ; bred by John
Hou'xdoD, Lingtor), Malton, Yorkshire, Eng. ; imparted by R.Beith Co., Bowmanville ;'sire, Fireaway,
(240) ; dam, Nance (1291), by Pottin^er, eto.
2nd, R Beith & Co., Bowmanville, "Jubilee Chief," (imp.)— 1— (2122), dark brown, four white feet; foaled
in 1887 ; bred bv Wra. Martin, Scoreby, Grange Gate, Helmsley, York, En^. ; imported Feb., 1890,
by Robt. Kerr, Reaburn, Man.; sire, Pilot (1323) ; dam, Queen of the Forest (267), by Fireaway (249).
3rd, ':raham Bros., (Jlaremont "Seagull," (imp. )— 8 -(22(51), dark chestnut ; foaled in 1887 ; bred by John
T. Robinson, Bridlington, Yorkshire, Eng. ; imported in 1890 by exhibitors; sire, Danegelt (174) j
dam, Lady Lucy (1646), by Knapp (399), etc.
SrALLiON, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farni, Hillhurst, Que., "Maxwell," (imp.) -11— (3143), brown ; foaled in 1889 ; bred by Wm.
Wright, Everingham, Yorkshire, Eng.; imparted in Nov., 1891, by exhibitors; sire, Prince Alfred
(1325) ; dam, Topsy (Vol. 9), by Royal Charley 2nd (1341), etc.
Stallio.v, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst. Que., "Danesfort," (imp.) — 12— (3535), chestnut ; foaled in 1890 ; bred by
Bowser Binnington, Warter \Uold, Pocklington, York, Eng.; imported in 1891 by exhibitors; sire>
Danegelt (174) ; dam, Primula (4580), by Lord Derby 2nd (417), etc.
2nd, R. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, "Ottawa," (imp.) — 2—, chestnut; foaled in 1890; bred by Wm.
Martin, Scoreby Grange, York, Eng. ; imported in dain, February, 1890, by Robfc. Kerr, Reaburn,
Man.; sire. Lord Derwent 2nd (1034) ; dam, May Flower, (imp.) -2— (707), by Highflyer (1648), etc.
3rd, Irving & Brown, Winchester, " Kilnwick Fireaway," (imp.) -5-(3698), bay, off hind foot partly
white ; foaled July 2nd. 1S90 ; bred by John T. Elgey, Kilnwick, Pocklington, York, Eng.; imported
July, 1892, by Thomas Irving, Winchester ; sire. Lord Swanland (1834) ; dam. Trip, by Trip-Aaway
(2296), etc.
Yearling Colt, Entire.
Toronto.
1st, G. H, Hastings, Deer Park, " Lord Bardolph's Colt."
Stallion, any Age.
Toronto.
Graham Bros., Claremont, "Firefly," (imp.) — 6— (1779). See above, Toronto.
London.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Firefly," (imp.)— 6 — (1779). See above, Toronto.
2nd, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Seagull," (imp.)— 8— (2261). See above, Toronto.
3rd, O'Neil & Co., London, "i-ir Garnet III," (imp.) -10-(3274), brown, small star in face; foaled in 18S7 ;
bred by W. J. Stone, Elmham, Norfolk, Eng.; imported Sept., 1890, by Jos. Beck, Thorndale ; sire,
Guardsman, (1492) ; dam mare by Robin Hood (676), etc.
Ottawa.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Firefly," (imp. )— 6— (1779). See above, Toronto.
2nd, Graham Bros., Claremont, "Seagull," (imp.)— 8— (2261). See .above, Toronto.
3rd, D. McPhail, Vernon.
Filly, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farm. Hillhurst, Que., " Charwoman," (imp.) — 9-(2625), bay ; foaled in 1889 ; bred by W,.
Clarkson, North Newbold, Eng.; imported by exhibitors ; sire. Matchless of Londesboro' (1517) ; dam.
Fan of Achilles (2).
2nd, Graham Bros., Claremont, [" Comet," (imp.)— 7 — (2636)], chestnut, stripe on face, foaled in 1889.
Bred by D. Maitland, Compstone, Eng.; impin-ted in 1891 by exhibitors; sire, Doriington 2nd (956) ;.
dam [Cigarette (210), F. S.]
>"iLLY, 2 Ykams Old.
Turontn.
1st, R. Beith & Go., Bowmanvdle, " Winnifre 1," (imp. in dam),— 6—, dark bay ; foaled May, 1890; bred
by Robt. Atkinson, Newton-on-Derwent, York, Eng.; imported in dam in 1890, by Robt. Kerr, Rea-
burn, Man.; sire. Wildfire (1224) ; dam, Lizette, (imp.)— 1^(2259), by Anconeus (887), etc.
2nd, R. Beith & Co., Bowmanville, " Lady Aberdeen," (imj) in dun) -5—, brown; foaled May, 1890 ; bred
by Wm. Martin, Scoreby Grange, York, Eng.; imported in daai 1890, by Robt. Kerr, Reaburn, Man.;
sire. Lord Derwent 2nd (1031) ; dam, Florence, (imp.) -3— (66!), by Randalph (1123), etc.
3rd, Geo. H. Hastings, Deer Park.
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Brood Mauk with Foal of Same Brkki> by Hkh Side.
Toronto,
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, <^ie., " Princess Dagmar " (imp.) -10 - (4590) ; bay ; foaled in 1888 ; bred
by .r. Richardson, Havtou, York, Eng ; imported by exhibitors ; sire, Oanegelt (174) ; dam, Depper
(2006), by Bounding Willow (95), etc.
2nd, R. Beith & C"., Bowminville, " Mona's Queen " (imp.) —I—: uhfistuut, star on face,
fore feet and nigh hind foot white; foaled in 1889 ; bre 1 by Win. Mai-tiu, Scoreby Gr iiige Gate,
Helmsley, York, Eng. ; im, ;)rted by exhibitors February, 18'*0 ; sire, Dictator (1471) ; dam, Maytl iwer
(imp.) -2 - (767), by Highflyer (164S).
3rd, Geo. H. Hastings, Deer Park, "Sally."
Foal of 1892.
Toronto.
1st, Graham Bros., Claremont, " Cherry Ripe " —8—; bay, star o i f,i;je, bU'ik piiiits; uled Miy, 1S)2;
bred by exhibitors ; siie, Seagull (imp.) -8— (2261); d*m [Dmdy —1— F. S.]
2nd, R. Beith & Co , Bowmanville, "South Park Gem" —3—; dark bay, star on face, four white feet;
foaled June, 1892 ; bred by e.^{hibitors ; sire. Jubilee Chief (imp ) —1— (2122) ; dam, Mona's Queen
(imp.) —4— by Dictator (1417), etc.
3rd, Hdlliurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Royal Dane " (imp in dam) —11—: bay, star on face, fore feet
white ; foaled May 21st, 1892 ; bred by J. Richardson, Hayton, Yorkshire, E'l^. ; imoirtel in dam
by exhibitors; sire, Cannyman (2882); dam, Princjss Dd^mir (imp.) —10- (4593), by D irgell
(174), etc.
Paik of Matched Hv)rsks, High-Steppers (Mares or Geldinss), nop less thax 15 H\nds and
NOT more than 15^ Hands.
Toronto.
l8t, W. D. Grand. Toronto.
2nd, Grenside & McGibbon, Guelph.
3rd, Geo. Pollard, Orono, "Rock," "Captain."
Single Horse, High Stepper (Mare or Gelding) not less than 15 Hands and not more than
15| Hands.
Toronto.
1st, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
2nd, W. D. Grand, Toronto.
3rd, (Jrenside & McGibbon, Guelph.
Mare, any Age.
To7-onto.
Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Princess Dagmar " (imp.) —10— (4590). See above, Toronto.
Ottdwa.
Graham Bros., Claremont, [" Comet " (imp.) — 7 — (2636)]. See above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
Graham Bros., Claremont, ["Comet'' (imp.) — 7 — (2636)]. See above, Toronto.
Special Championship Prize for H.\ckneys (Presented by the Canadian Hackney Horse Society).
Best Hackney Stallio.v, any Age, Recorded in the Canadian Hackney Stpd Book.
Toro7ito.
Graham Bros., Claremont, " Firefly " (imp.) —6 — (1779). See above, Toronto.
Hackney Stallion and 3 of His Progeny.
Toronto.
Graham Bros., Claremont, " Seagull " (imp.) — 8— (2261). See above, Toronto.
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CATTLE.
SHORTHORNS.
Bull, -1 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, S J. Poarson & Son, Mead .w vale, " TofthillU " (imp.) =11113= (.566.56); red; calved April 25th, 1887;
bred by S. Campbell, Kinellar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ; imported in 188S by J. & 'V. Russell, Rich-
mond Hill ; got by irravesend (-1616L) ; dam Clariadi, by G tlden Prince (38363), etc.
■2nd, Wm Shier, Sunderland, " Hopeful " (imp ^15278= (55903) ; red ; c.ilved February 22ad, 1887 ; bred
by S. Campbell, KinsUir, Scotland; imr iced by Messrs. Russell & Isaac, Richmond Hill; got by
Grtvesend (46461) ; dam, Rose of Kinellar, by (Gladstone (43286), etc.
3rd, .John Mitchell, Waterdown, " Duke of Waterdovvn "' =10625= ; rei ; calved March 8Dh. 1888 ; bred
by exhibitor ; g )t by Perfection =5825=; dam, Pet of Waterdown, 12747, by Flamboro' Mazurka
=4866=, etc.
Bull 3 Years Old.
loronlo.
let, James Carrie, Evertoa, "WarExgle" =13015= ; red ; calved Juae 27th, 1889; bred by Arthur
Johnston, Greenwood ; grot by Warfare (imp.) =3152= (56712) ; dim, Daisy's Star =11479=, by Duke
of Lavender (imp.) =1243= (51135), etc.
2nd, JamhiS Laask, (Jreeabink, '• Roan Dike 29 .h " =15039=; rel and little white; calve 1 Mirch 49th,
18S9; bred by Th .s. ISfelson & S )n5, Brantford ; got by Ingram =14272=; dim, Run Dachesa of
Oxford =7695=, by Fifth Lord Oxford =3457= (31738), etc.
-3rd, Jarais Oke &Sjns Alvinstoa, " Iroachii " =13347=; red and little wnite; cilvei Jinuiry 20th, 18S9;
bred by .James Gard house & Sons, Highfi-ld; got by Eclipse (imp.) =1251= (49526); dam, Mary
Ann ot Lancaster Twelfth (imp.) =5171=, by Victory (48871), etc.
Bull, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Ottawa,
1st, J. Currie, Everton, " War Eagle" =13015=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, James Oke & Sons, Alvinston " Ironclad " =13347=. See above, Toronto.
3rd, W. C. Edwards & Co., Rockland.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto,
1st, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle, " Greenhouse Chief " =14723= ; red roan ; calved June 4th, 1890 ; bred
by Arthur Johnston, Greenwood; got by Indian Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485); dam, Daisy's Star
=11479= by Duke of Lavender (imp.) =1243= (51135), etc.
2nd, Simmons & Quirie, Ivan and Delaware, "Mina Chief" =13670=; red; calved Dec. 7th, 1889; bred by
Arthur Johnston, Greenwood ; got by Indian Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485); dam, Mina Lavender
=10073=, by Duke of Lavender (imp.) =1243= (57135), etc.
3rd, D. McPhadden, Cresswell, " Victor of Pickering " =11520=; red and white; calved Jan. 20th, 1890;
bred by John M. Bell, Atha ; got by Mexico (imp.) =4114= (54721) ; dam, Mary Gray =13830=, by
King of Moreton =1948=, etc.
London.
1st, Simmons & Quirie, Ivan and Delaware, "Mina Chief " =13670=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Capt. T. E. Robson, Ilderton, "British Chief =11243 = ; dark roan ; calved June 4th, 1890 ; bred by
Arthur Johnh.ton, Greenwood; got by Indian Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485); dam, Daisy's Star
=11479=, by Duke of Lavender (imp.) =1243= (51135), etc.
Ottawa.
1st, W. B. Cockburn, Aberioyle, " Greenhouse Chief " =14723=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, J. N. Greenshields, Danville, Que.," Riflitniu" =15814=; red; calved Dec. 31st, 1889; bred by David
Bums, Brooklin ; g<it by Grandeur (imp. in dam) =15277= ; dam, Rose Cruickshank =16200=. by
Sergeant at Aims (imp.) =6433= (53648), etc.
3rd, D. McPhail, Vernon.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, J & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Prince Royal " =14836=; red and white; calved Sept. 27th, 1890;
bred by exhibitors; got by Windsor (imp.) =6456= (56771); dam, Roan Princess (imp.) =11075=,
by Star of the West (48789), etc.
2nd, D. D. Wilson, Seaforth, " Defiance" (imp.) =15275= ; roan ; calved Nov. 14th, 1890 ; bred by Wm.
Duthie, Collynie, Aberdeen, Scotland, imported Oct. 13th, 1891, by exhibitor ; got by Grave^end (46461) ;
dam, Day Davn, by Vermont (47196), etc.
■3rd, D. D. Wilson, Seaforth, " Prime Minister" (imp.) =1.5280=; red; calved Feb. 10th, 1891; bred by Wm.
Duthie, Collynie, Aberdeen, Scotland ; imported Oct. 13th, 1891, by exhibitor; got by Chesterfield
(57049) ; dam. Princess Lovely, by Field Marshall (47870), etc.
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London.
1st, Jas. Snell, Clinton, " Conqueror" =16478 = ; dark roan; calved January 4th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ;
got by Vice-Cansul =8061= ; dam, Irene XIII =14271=, by Captain Merlin =2923=, etc.
2nd, Thos. Russell, Exeter, " Nonsuch " =15200= ; roan ; calved Dec. 10th, 1890 ; bred by exhibitor; got
by Riverside Hero =12013= ; dam, Jane Grey =9327=, by Prince of Strathallan =3727, etc.
3rd, R & S. Nicholson, Svlvan, " Norsemin " =16397=; re 1 ; cVived .Sept. 11th, 1891 ; bred by Arthur
Johnston, Greenwood ; got by ladim Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485) ; dam, Nonpareil of Lenton
=15839=, by Baron Lenton (imp.) =1222= (49081), etc.
Ottawa.
1st, J. & W. Rissell, Richm )nd Hill, " Prince Rjyal " =11833=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, J. Currie, Everton.
3rd, J & \V. Russell, Richmoad Hill, '• Olive B.-anch"; bred by J. Isaac, Mirkham ; sire, Stanley a?ms
Oliver Mowat =7949= ; dam, Mina of Aberdeea, imp. =11053=, by Gladstone (43286), etc.
Boll Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Lord Stanley"; bred by exhibitors ; got by Stanley, alias Oliver
Movvat =7949= ; dam, Roan Princess (imp.) =11075=, by Star of the West (4S7S9), etc.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Norseman" =163.)7=; red ; cxlved Sept. 11th, 1891; bred by Arthur
Johnston, Greenwood ; got by Indian Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485) ; dam, Nonpareil of Lenton
=15809=, by Baron Lenton (imp.) =2322= (49081), etc.
3rd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvaa, " Valasco Niaeteeuth" =16587=; roAn;cilved Dec. 16:h, 1891; bred by
exhibitors; got by Nonuareil Chief =13669= ; dam, Vacuna 13th =14738=, by Prince Albert
=3669=, etc.
■^^h, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, "Crown Jewel Teath " =16609= ; red; calved Oct. 28th, 1891 ; bred by exhi-
'bitors; got by Nonpareil (Jhief =13669= ; dam, 3rd Lenore of Elmdale =12212=, by Prince Albert
=3969=, etc.
5th J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Topsman " ; bred by exhibitors ; got by Stanley alias Oliver
'Mowat --7919= ; dam. Nonpareil Victoria =17139=, by Vice-Consul (imp.) =4132= (60112), etc.
London,
1st, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Valasco 19th " =16587=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Crown .Jewel 10th " =16609=. See above, Toronto.
3rd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Brideman 17th" =16606=; white; calved Ocd. ^nd, 1891 ; bred by exhi-
bitors ; got by Nonpareil Chief =13669= ; dam, 18th Maid of Sylvan = =, by Warrior (imp.)
= 4133= (55173), etc.
Ottawa.
Ist, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, "Lord Stanley." See above, Toronto.
2nd, J. Currie, Everton.
3rd, J. "t W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Topsman." See above, Toronto.
Bull, of Ant Agk.
Toronto.
W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle. "Greenhouse Chief =14723=. See above, Toronto.
London.
Simmons & Quirie, Ivan and Delaware, " Mina Chief " =13670=. See above, Toronto.
Ottaiva,
J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Lord Stanley." See above, Toronto.
Cow, 4 Years Old and Upward.s.
Toronto.
1st, H. & W. Smith, Hay, " Village Lily" =15641 = ; white ; calved January 29th, 1888: bred by exhibi-
tors ; sire, Prince Albert =3669= ; dam, Village Blossom, (imp.) =2277=, by Ben Wyvis (30528),
2ud, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Isabella 9th =11883=; red ; calved July 16th, 1884 ; bred by exhi-
bitors ; got by Royal Magister (imp.) =2735=, (455388) ; dam, Isabella 4th =3210=, by High Sheriff
2nd =702=, etc.
3rd, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle, " Moss Rose of Strathmore.
London.
1st, James Snell, Clinton, " Daisy II " =16325=; roan ; calved March ISth, 1888 ; bred by H. Snell & Son s,
Clinton ; got by Vice-Consul =8071= ; dam, Daisy =8788=, by Captain Merlin =2923=, etc.
2nd, Ihos. Russell, Exeter, " Matilda 8th " =17179=; red ; calved March 20th, 1888 ; bred by J. S. & P. C.
Cameron, Brucefield ; got by 2nd Duke of Riverside =6922= ; dam, Matilda 4th =124.58=, by Prince
of Orange =2268=, etc.
3rd, Thos. Russell, Exeter, " Barmpton's Kinellar" =13922=; roan ; calved August 24th, 1885; bred by
Benj. Hoggarth, Cromarty, Ont. ; got by Golden Prince =3255= ; dam, Barmpton Queen =2397, by
Royal Barmpton (imp.) =217= (4.5503), etc.
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Cow, 3 Yfars Old.
Toronto,
1st, Thos. Bufsel], Exeter, "Medora Tenth " =]8]50=; red ; calved July 10th, 188P ; bred by exhibitor '
got by Mariner (imp.) =2720= ; dam, Medora 9th =10054=, by Lord Ythan (imp ) =1272=, (48263)'
etc.
2nd, Thos. Euppell, Exeter, " Bracelet Fifth " =18147=; red ; calved Jan. 2nd, 1889; bred by exhibitor ;
pot by Maiiner (imp-) =27^0= ; dam. Bracelet 2nd (imp,) =2115=, by Chevalier (41-228), etc.
?rd, J. & W. Eubi-el], Richmond Hill, "Konpareil's Victoria"=17139=;red ; calved, S' pt. 7th, 1888; bred by
Arthur Johnston, Greenwood, Vice- Consul =4142=; dam, Nonpareil of Kinnellar (imp.) =8314=,
etc.
London.
1st, Thos. Eussell. Exeter, "Medora lOih " =18150=. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Thop. EusstlJ, Ex.ter, "Braceltt 5th " =18147=. See above, Toronto.
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Ottawa.
1st, W. C. Edwards & Co., Eockland.
2nd, J. & W. Eussell, Eichmord Hill. "Isabella 9th ' =11883=. See|above,'!Toronto.
3rd, W. C. Edwards & Co., Eockland.
Heifer, 2 YKAUr; Old.
Toronto.
1st, Thos. Eu.-^ell, Exeter, "Bracelet Sixth " =18148=; white; calve 1 January 1st 1890; bred by exhi-
bitor ; srot by Clear the Wav =9922= ; dam. Bracelet 2nd, (imp.) =2115=, by Chevalier (41223), etc.
2nd, J. & W. Eiissell, Eichmond Hill, " Queen Mary " = = ; dark roan ; calved October 20th, 1889 ;
bred by exhibitors ; sire, Stanley =7949= ; dam, Roan Princess (imp.) =11075=, by Star of the West
(4S7R9), etc.
3rd, W. B. Ccckburn, Abertoyle, "Wilton o Halton II."
London.
1st, Thos, Eussell, Exeter, "Jane Gray 2nd " =18149= ; roan ; calved November 10th, 1889 ; bred by
exhibitor; got by Mariner (imp.) =2720= ; dam, Jane Gray =9327=, by Prince of Strathallan
=3727=. etc.
2nd, Thos. Eussell. Exeter, " Bracelet 6th " =18148=. See above, Toronto.
3rd, James Snell, Clinton, "Eed Eose of Clinton " =20815= ; red ; calved March SOtb, 1890 ; bred by
exhibitor ; got by Vice-Consul =8061= ; dam. Lady Jane =6652=, by Prince of Seaham =2274=, etc.
OLtaxvn.
1st, J. & W. Eussell, Eichmond Hill, " Queen Mary " = =. See above, Toronto.
2nd, W. C. Edwards & Co., Rockland.
3rd, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle.
Heifer, I Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, J. & W. Eussell, Eichmond Hill, "Centennial Lsabella " = = : roan : calved September 20th,
1890 ; bred by exhibitor ; got by Stanley, alias Mowat =7949= , dam, Isabella 8th =11882=, by
Prince Eoyal =2286=, etc.
2nd, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle, " ^onpar^e^s Prize" =18810= ; white ; calved January 16th, 1891 ;
bred by Arthur Johnston, Greenwood ; got by Indian Chief (imp.) =11108= (57485) ; dam, Nonpareil
of Kenellar (in.p.) =8.^^14=, by Luminary (34715), etc.
3rd, H. & W. D. Smith, Hay, "Fragrance" = = ; white ; calved November 17th, 1890; bred by
exhibitors ; got by Prince Albert =3669= ; dam. Felspar =15638=, by Vocalist =9520=, etc.
London.
1st, Simmons & Quirie, Ivan and Delaware, " Strathallan of Kent " = = ; roan ; calved January 3rd,
1890 ; bred by C. M. Simmons, Ivan ; got by Sir Christopher =3877= ; dam, Tupper's Anne = =
by Tapper =8040=, etc.
2nd, Thos. Eussell, Exeter, " Bracelet 7th " = = ; red and liWle white ; calved Jan. 2nd, 189 L ; bred
by exhibitor ; got by Grey Mariner =12012=; dam. Bracelet 2nd, (imp.) =2115=, by Chevalier
(41223^ etc.
3rd, T. Douglas & Son, Strathroy.
Ottawa.
1st. W. C. Edwards & Co., Rockland.
2nd, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle, " Nonn.areil's Prize " =18810=. See above, Toronto.
3rd, J. & W. Eussell, Eichmoiid Hill, " Centennial Isabella 25th " = =. See above. Toront:).
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Heifer Calf Unhek 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st H. & W. D. Smith, Hay, "Vanity " = = ; roan ; calved September 25th, 1891 ; bred by exhibi-
tors ; pot by Village Hero =14342= ; dam, Vesta II =16864=, by Prince Albert =3669=, etc.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, "Second Leonora of Sylvan " = = ; roan ; calved October 29th, 1891;
bred by exhibitors ; got by Nonpareil Chief =13669= ; dam, Leonora of Elmdale 4th =12213=, by
Prince Albert =3669=, etc.
3rd, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Centennial Isabella 27th " = = ; bred by exhibitors ; got by
Stanley, a/irts Oliver Mowat =7949= ; dam, Isabella 22ad =16778=, by Killerby (imp.) =6377 =
(5.5951) etc.
4th, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Twenty-first Maid of Sylvan " = = ; white ; calved October 28th,
1891, bred by exhibitors ; got by Nonpareil Chief =13669= ; dam, Fifteenth Maid of Sylvan =15320=
by Warrior (imp.) =4133=, etc. •
5th, E. daunt & Son, St. Helens, "Gyrene" = ; light roan : calved Nov. 22nd, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitors ; got by Lord Lovell, =2030= ; dam, Alberta=14661=, by Prince Albert =3669=, etc.
London.
1st, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, "Second Leonora of Sylvan " = =. See above, Toronto.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan, " Twenty-First Maid of Sylvan " = =See above, Toronto.
.3rd, -J. Morgan & Son, Kerwood.
Ottawa.
Ist, .J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, " Centennial Isabella 27th " = =. See above, Toronto.
2nd, .J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill, "Rose of Aujtumn XI " ; bred by exhibitors ; got by Stanley, alin%
Oliver Mowjit =7949= ; dam, Rose of Autumn IX =16059=, by Prince =3666=, etc.
3rd, W. C. Edwards & Co., Rockland.
Four Calves, 1 Year Old, Bred and Owmkd by Exhibitor.
Toronto.
1st, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan.
3rd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan.
London.
1st, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan.
2nd, R. & S. Nicholson, Sylvan.
Herd, Consisting of 1 Bull and 4 Females, Over 1 Year old, and Owned by Exhibitor.
2'oronto.
1st, J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill.
2nd, W. B. Cockburn, Aberfoyle.
3rd, Th )a. Russell, Exeter.
London.
1st, Thos. Russell, Exeter.
2nd, .Tas. Snell, Clinton.
Ottawa.
1st, W. C. Edwards & Co., Rockland. •
2nd, .J. & W. Russell, Richmond Hill.
Female, any Age.
Toronto.
J. & VV. Russell, Richmond Hill " Centennial Isabella 25th " = =. See above, Toront
F"oR a Cow, 3 Years Old and Over, Which Makes the Most Butter in a 2 Days' Test on the
Fair Grounds.
Toronto.
Ist, Thos. Russell, Exeter, " Matilda 8th " =17179= ; red ; calved March 20th, 1888 ; bred by .7. 8. &,
P. C. Cameron, Brncefield ; got by Second Duke of Riverside =6922= ; dam, Matilda 4th =12454=,
by Prioce of Orange =2268=, etc.
2nd, Wm. Redmond, Millbrook.
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HEREFORDS.
Bull, 3 Years old and Upwards.
Toronto.
Ist, H. D. Smith, Comrton, Que., " Young Tushingham 2nd," .S2398 ; calved March 26th, 1887 ; bred by
J W. M. Vernon, Waterville ; sire, Tushingham, 19450 ; dam, Formosa 17th, 19465, by Bradwardine,
5246, etc.
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Comiuodore " [402] ; calved March lltb, 1887 ; bred by Hon. M. H. Coch
rane, Hillhurst, Que.; sire, Cassio (imp.) [418] 11353, (6849); dam, Constance, 11357, by Pirate
7161, etc.
3rH, F. W. Stone, Guelph.
London.
1st, H. Adams, Embro.
Ottawa.
1st, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., "' Young Tushingham 2nd," 32398. See above, Toronto.
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Commodore " [402]. See above, Toronto.
Bull, 2 Years old.
Toronto.
1st, Dawes & Co., Lachine, Que., " Otto Wilton " ; sire, Ottoman (imp.) [426] 29783, (10364) ; dam, Jess-
ando, 30311, by Marshall Grove, 16944, etc.
2nd, F. W. Stone, Guelph.
3rd, F. W. Stone, Guelph.
Lot} don,
1st, J. Baker, Little wood.
Bill, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
Ist, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Baron Eroady," ; sire, Wilton Hillhurst [427] 36125 ; dam. Miss Broady,
(imp.) 23825; by Downton Grand Duks, 4182 (.5878), etc.
2nd, Pawes & Co., Lachine, Que., " Micmac," 46241 ; calved Jan. 4th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire. Sir
Hector, 29623 ; dam, Miss Tulip, 29628, by Auctioneer, 9572, etc.
3rd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., "Pinkham of Ingleside ;" sire, Tushingham, 25387; dam. Pink 4th,
32397, by 1 ord Tushingham, 19456, etc.
Ottaica.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Baron Broady." See above, Toronto.
2nd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que,, " Pinkham of Ingleside." See above, Toronto.
Bull Calf, Lender 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Playfair ;" sire, Wilton Hillhurst [427], 36125 ; dam, Play (imp.) 22550, by
Velocipede, 22551 (6241), etc.
2na, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Prodigal;" sire, Commodore [402], 32943; dam, Prairie Rose, 17331, by
T'orporal, 4175, etc.
3rd, Dawes & Co , Lachine, Que., " Frederick."
Lo>tdou. •
1st, J. Baker, Littlewood.
2nd, H. Adams, Embro.
Ottatcu.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Playfair." See above, Toronto.
2nd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que.
3rd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Prodigal." See above, Toronto.
Bull, Any Age.
Toronto.
H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., "Young Tushingham II," 32398. See above, Toronto.
London.
H. Adams, Embro.
Ottawa.
H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., " Young Tushingham II." See above, Toronto.
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Cow, 4 Years and Upwards.
Toronto.
Ist, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Lily Wilton," 35S18 ; calvej Feb. 13th, 1838; brei by exhibitors ; sire,
Conqueri.r 2nd, 19425 ; dam, Lily 6th, 23S33, by Delight, 23S34, etc.
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Lily Sixth " (imp ) 2383? ; calved April 6th, 1833 ; bred by X. Partridge,
Discoyd, Eng. ; sire. Delight. 23S34; dioj, Lily 2nd (2L172), by LaKtnde, 21176, etc.
3rd, F. A. Flemintr, Westou, "Miss Broady" (imp.) 23853; calved May 16th, 1S32 ; bred b/ A. R.
Broughton, Knight Downton Castle, Eng. ; sire, Downton Grand Duke (U82): dam, Broaiy 9th
(23823), by Alphonso (!I96] ), etc.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Barbara Second," 3GS0S; calvod September, 22nd, 1883 ; bred by exhibitor
sire. Earl Downton. 12797 ; dam, Brady 9th, 23S16, by Formosa Boy 5th, 14035, etc.
2nd, Dawes & Co., Lachine, <,!ue., "Coretta."
3rd, F. W. Stone, Guelph, " Pretty Maid,"
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
London.
1st, H. Adams, Embro.
2nd, J. Baker, Littlewood.
3rd, J. Baker, Littlewood.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston.'
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
3rd, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
Otlaua.
Heifer, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Barbara Third."
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Miss Broady Fourth.'"
3rd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., " Lady Tushingham Taird," 44697 ; calved .July 2nd, 1889 ;' [bred by
J. M. W. Vernon, Waterville, Oat.; sire, Tushingham. 25387 ; dam, Lady Laura, 19172 by Barn
Galliver, 14126, etc.
London.
Ist, .J. Baker, Littlewood.
2nd, H. Adams, Embro.
3rd, H. Adams, Embro.
Ottav>a.
Ist, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Barbara Third." See above, Toronto.
2nd, H. Smith, Compton, Que., "Lady Tushingham III," 44697. See above, Toronto.
3rd, F. A. Flerring, We.ston. "Miss Broady Fourth." See above, Toronto.
Heifeb. 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
Ist, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Playful Second "; sire, Wilton Hillhurst [427], 36125; da'n.'VlayiRima >
[241], 22550, by Vilocipede (6241), etc. >^.i*-' •"' '^''
2nd, H. D. Smith," Compton, Que., " Spot Third," 48222; sire. Anxiety 4th, 2947 ; dam, Silvia (imp >
8649, by Corsair, 4.581 (5261), etc.
3rd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Lady Fenn Fifth"; sire, Wilton Hillhurst [427], 36125; dam. Lady Fenn
(imp.) 23250, by Downton Boy, 4434 (5877), etc.
London.
Ist, J Baker, Littlewood.
2od, H. Adams, Embro.
Ottaiva,
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Plavful Second." See above, Toronto.
2nd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que.," " Spot Third," 48222. See above, Toronto.
3rd, F. A. P'leming, Weston, " Lady Fenn." See above, Toronto.
Heifer Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
1ft, F. A. Fleming, Weston, "Beauty Lotus"; sire. Commodore [402], 32913; dam, Beautv Lass fimn \
22C54, by Coxall, 21947 (6882), etc. ^ ' ^ ^''
2nd, Dawes & Co., Lachine, Que., "Lorna."
Srd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., "Cherry Twenty-fifth," 48212; sire, Anxiety 4th, 2947 • dam Silvia
(imp.) 8649, by Corsair, 4581 (5271), etc. j , , , oiivia
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1st, H. Adams, Embro.
2nd, J. Baker, Littlewood.
3rd, H. Adams, Embro.
London.
Ottawa.
1st, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que., " Cherry T\vvnty-fifth," 48212 See above, Toronto.
2nd, F. A. Fleming, Weston, " Beauty Lotus." See above, Toronto.
3rd, H. D. Smith, Compton, Que.
Herd Consisting of 1 Bill and 4 Females over 1 Year Old, Owned by Exhibitor.
Toro)'tn.
1st, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
2iid, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
;^rd, H. D. Smith, Compton.
Ottmva.
1-t, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
2iid, F. A. Fleming, Weston.
Cow, Any Age.
l'o7-onto.
Y. A. Fleming, Weston, " Lily Wilton," 36818. (See above, Toronto.)
London.
H. Adams, Embro.
POLLED ANGUS.
Bull, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
R. Craik, M.D., Box 34, Lachine, Que., " Eirlyn," 13211 (6005) ; sire. Royal George, 4992 ; dam, Edith of
BallendalL.ck (imp.) 543.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville, "Lord Forest," 13152 ; sire, Lord Advocate, 6954; dam. Lady Ida
Forbes, 6919.
London.
1st, Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville, " Lord Forest." See above, Toronto.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toro7ito.
1st, Hillhurat Farm, Hillhurst, Que., "Quten's Advocate," 14787 ; sire. Lord Advocate, 6954 ; dam. Queen
Mary of Alque 4th, 2272.
•2nd, Dawes & Co., Hillhurst Que., "Siwash," 13851.
3rd, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Prince of Hillhurst," 14787; sire. Lord Advocate, G954 ; dam,
Prile of Hillhurst, 9398.
Lo7uIon.
1st, Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
2ad, Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Ottaua.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., "Queen's Advocate," 14789. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Prince of Hillhurst," 14787. See above, Toronto.
Bull Calf, Under 1 Yeah.
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Rupert of Hillhurst "; sire. Lord Hillhurst, 3990 ; dam, Ruty 4th
of Powis, 3941, etc.
2iid, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Prospero of Hillhurst "; sire. Lord Advocate, 6954 ; dam, Prosper-
ity, 9388, etc.
3rd, R. Craik, M D., Montreal, "Royal Blackbird," 16556 ; sire, Emperor of Guisachaie, 16553, 6006 ; dam,
Black Jade, 15038, 15188.
London.
Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Bull, Any Age.
Toronto,
R. Craik, M.D., Montreal, "Emlyn," 13211 (6005). See above, Toronto.
London.
Wm. Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Ottawa.
Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que.
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Cow, 4 Years Old and Upwards,
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " British Bird," 6942 ; sire, Paris 3rd, IKW ; dam, British Queen.
2nd, Dawes & Co , Iiachine, " Bonny Bell," 4129.
3rd, R. Craik, M. D.., box 34, Lachiue, Qae., " Fanny of Arig.>wn," 6512 ; sire, Prince Leopold of Kin-
ochty, 3973, 2297 ; dam, Favorite llth, 4094, 4337.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, R. Craik, M.D., Box 34, Lachine, Que., " Black .Jade " (150S8), 15188.
2nd, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville, " Topay of Keillor " 152 ; sire. Bannerette, 3691 ; dam Tibbv
othof Tilly Brake, 17241. . . , j
Cow, 2 Years Old and Upwards.
London.
1st, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
2nd, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
3rd, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Ottawa.
1st, Hillhurst, Que., Hillhurst Farm.
Heifeb, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, R. Craik, M D., Lachiue, Que.. " Fay," 12904.
Heifek, 1 Year Old.
Toronto,
l^t Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Lady Fr.ances Forbes," 14783.
2nd, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Ruby Third of Hillhurst," 14506.
■3rd, R. Craik, M.D., Lachine, Que., " Pride of the Owner," 13506.
London.
1st, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Ottaiva,
l:st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que.
2nd, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que.
Heifer Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., ".Jeanette of Hillhurst " (vol. 5),
■2nd, Hillhurst H'arm, Hillhurst, Que., " Eronaa Second of Hillhurst."
3rd, Dawes & Co., Lachine, Que., " Patricenne," 15997.
London.
1st, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Ottawa.
1st, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Teanett^ of Hillhurst" (vol. 5). See above, Toronto.
2ad, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que., " Eronaa Secjnd of Hillhurst." See above, Toronto.
Head Consisting of 1 Bull and 4 Females, Over 1 Year Old and Owned by Exhibitor.
Toronto.
l«t, Hillhurst Farm, Hillhur.st, Que.
2nd, R. Craik, M. D., Lachine, Que.
vird, William Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
IVilliam Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
Hillhurst Farm, Hillhurst, Que.
London.
Ottaiva.
Female, ant Age.
Toronto.
Hillhurst Farm, "British Bird," 6942. See above, Toronto.
London.
AVilliam Stewart & Son, Lucasville.
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GALLOWAYS.
Bull, 3 Yeaks Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, D. McCrae, Gueli^h, "Count Palatine," 4508.
2nd, D. McCrae, (iuelph, " Norfolk," 6764.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph,
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
Canadian Borderer," 5945.
London.
Boll, 2 Ykaks Old and Upwards.
Ottawa.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2iid, D. VlcCrae, Guelph.
3rd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Alex. Alexander, Garrybown, "Guy of Claverhouse," 6638; sire, Clavdrhome, 4614 (425)): daaiv,
C'lUiitess of Glencairn (9501).
2nd, D iV[cCrae, Guelph, "Laird Logan," 8801 ; sire, Chester, 4172; dam, Fanny, 10084, etc.
■ MacMahon."
' Mac Arthur."
' MacCartney."
London.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph,
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph,
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph,
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
Bull of any Age.
Toronto.
D. McCrae. Guelph, " Count Palatine " (imp.) 5883 (4508).
London.
London.
Ottawa.
Bull Calf, Under 1 Ykar.
London.
Ottaiva.
D. McCrae, Guelph.
D. McCrae, Guelph.
Ottaiva.
Cow, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
Isfc, D. McCrae, Guelph, "Good Gi»l of Garleston," 7431.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Lady Monk XL" 9492.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Netty of Chapellhill," 8840.
Cow, 3 Yfars Old.
Toronto.
let, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Ranee Ninth," .59.37.
2nd, D. McCrae, (iuelph. " Lady Stanley," A. 6771.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Maid Marion," A. 6773.
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Ist, D. McOrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Gtuelph.
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upwauus.
London.
Ist, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
3rd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn.
Heifer, 2 Years Old
Toronto.
1st, L». McCrae, Guelph, " Kilolo Duchess," 8509.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Semiramis," A. 8508.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph, "Hannah C.,"of Guelph, 6775.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
1st, U. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
3rd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn.
London.
Ottawa.
Heifer, 1 Year Old.
2'oronto.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Queenie Fad," 8511.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Clematis," 8516.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Helenogg," 8511.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Giielph.
London.
Ottatia.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn,
Heifer Calf, Under 1 Year.
2'oronto.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph, " Lucy Monk.'
2ad, T). McCrae, Guelph, " Clutha."
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph, "Maid Marian B.'
1st, D. McCrae. Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
London,
Ottawa.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph,
2nd, J. A. Nilson, Lyn.
Hero Consisting of 1 Bull and 4 Females, over 1 Year Old and Owned by Exhibitor^
Toronto.
1st, D. McCrae, Guelph.
2nd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
3rd, D. McCrae, Guelph.
D. McCrae, Guelph.
D. McCrae, Guelph.
London.
Ottuiva.
Female, Any Age.
Toronto.
D. McCrae, Guelph, " Good Girl of Garleton," 7431. See above, Toronto.
London.
D. McCrae, Guelph,
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PEVONS.
Bull, 3 Ykaks Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden "Mills, "Captain" [984]; calved March 10th, 1889 ; bred by exhibitor: sire,
' Lansdowne [933] : dam, Lady Creamer [929], by Marquis 2nd [871], etc.
Ottmva.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Captain " [984]. See abova, Toronto.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Billy " [998 1 ; calved Feb. 20th, 1891 ; bred by W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills ;
' sire. Hero [982] ; dam. Lady Creamer [929], by Marquis 2nd [871J, etc.
Ottawa .
ist, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills. " Billy " [998]. See above, Toronto
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Abe " [999] ; calved April 24th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Young
' Ensign [925] • dam, Dido [951], by Victor [834], etc.
Ottawa.
1st, W. .J. Rudd, Eden Mills, ' Abe '' [999]. See above, Toronto.
Bull Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st, ^alph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Prince ; " sire, Young Ensign [925] ; dam, Gem [98G], by Lord Lansdowne
[933], etc.
2ud, W. J. Rudd. Eden Mills, " Canadian Boy ; " sire. Young Ensign [925] ; dam, Francis [962], by Lord
Lansdowne [933], etc.
Cttauix.
1st, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Prince.' See above, Toronto.
2nd, W. J. Rudd. Eden Mills, "Canadian Boy." See above, Toronto.
Bull of Any Age.
Toronto .
W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Captain '' [984]. See above, Toronto.
Ottawa.
W. J. Rudd, Eden Milb, " Captain " [984]. See above, Toronto.
Cow, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Dido" [951]; calved May 20th, 1887; bred by exhibitor; sire, Victor
' [884] ; dam. Beauty [800], bv Kempenfeldt [719], etc.
2nd, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, "Frances" [962]: calved March 10th, 1888; bred by W. J. Rudd, Eden
'Mills; sire, Lord Lansdowne [933] ; dam. Red Rose [8901 by Professor [847], etc.
Cow, 3 Ykaks Old and Upwards.
Ottawa.
l*t, W, J. Rudd, Eden Mill.«, " Dido " [951]. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Frances " [962]. See above, Toronto.
3rd, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills "Gem " [986]. See below, Toronto.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Toronto,
1st W. .J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Gem " [986] ; calved .Tan. 15th, 1889 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Lord Lans-
' downe [9.33] ;' dam, Charlotte [954], by Curly Tom [886], etc.
2nd, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Fanny" [985] ; calved May 20th, 1889 ; bred by exhibitor; sire. Lord
Lansdowne [933] ; dam, Kose [953], by Sir John A. [852], etc.
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Hhifeu, 2 Yeaks Old.
2'orontij.
l«t, W. J. Kudd, Eden Mills. "Beauty," O. E. F; sire, Duke [947]; dam* Beauty [800J, by Kempen-
feldt [719], etc.
2iid, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Tulip ' [1015] ; calv.-d Juue 4th, 1«90 ; bred by W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills;
sire, Duke [947] ; dam, Dido [951], by Victor [884], etc.
Ottawa.
l^t. W. J. Rudd. Eden Milks, "Beautv,"0. E. F. See above, Toronto.
2i d, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, " Tulii. " [1015]. See above, Toronto,
Heifkk, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
l.-t, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Ruby " [1018] ; calved March 16th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Young
En&ign (925] ; dam. Lady Gracelul [946], by Rose's Duke (imp.) [929], etc. *
2nd, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, "Maude" [1017]; calved May 14th, 189 i ; bred by \V. .J. Rudd, Eden
Mills ; sire. Young Ensign [925] ; dam, Rose [953], by John A. [852], etc.
Ottaicu.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Ruby " [1018]. See above, Toronto.
'2nd, Ralph Rudd, Eden Mills, "Maude" [1017]. See above, Toronto.
Heiiek Gale, Under 1 Year.
Toronto,
ist, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Fanny II " ; sii-e. Young Ensign [925] ; dam, Fanny [985], by Lord Lans-
downe [938], etc.
Ottawa.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, "Fanny II". See above. Toronto.
Herd CoNsiSTiNa or 1 Bull and 4 Femalrs, Over 1 Year ani> Ownj.h i>v Ji^xhiuitob.
Toronto.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills.
2i) 5, Raipli Rudd. Eden Mills.
Ottawa.
1st, W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills.
Female, ant Age.
Toronto.
W. J. Rudd, Eden Mills, " Dido " [951]. Ste above, Toronto.
AYRSHIRES.
Bull, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, " Royal Chief " (imp.) — 75—; white and brown; calved .April, 1887;
imported in 1889 ; bred by Arch. Mair, Criifthnad, Tarbolton, Scotland ; sire, Douglas of Crofthead
(1337) ; dam. Marion of Crofthead (4887), by Boulder of Crofthead (1315).
2nd, T. Ouy, ( ishawa, " Baron of Parkhdl " —977— ; dark red and white ; calved Aug. 16t'i, 1889 ; bred
by James Diummoud, Petite Cote, Montreal, t^ue. ; sire, Rob Roy — 876 — ; dam, Lillie of Hardiston
(imp.) -1642—, etc.
3rd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plains, " Buvford " —588—; red and white; calved Jan. 13th, 1889 ;
bred by exhibitors ; sire, Rob Roy of Oxford — 300—; dam, Gurta IX —840 — , by Stonecalsav III
-431-, etc.
Londo7i.
1st, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " White Prince II."(imp. )— 808 — ; white with brown ; spots calved April 22nd
1889 ; bred by John Caldwell, Dundonald, Scotland ; sire. White Prince (1364) ; dam, Red Rose
(imp.) -1207— (5510), by The Lad o' Kyle (999), etc.
2ud, JSichol Bros., Plattsville, " Cicero " —1159— ; red and white ; calved Sept. 15th,1888; bred by A. Ger-
rand, Hamilton ; sire, Cleveland — 297 — ; danj, Music II — 425— , by Mars III of Winciiester
—296—, etc.
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Ottaiva.
1st, D. Morton & Soa^^, Hamilton, "Royal Chief ' (imp ) —75—. See above, Toronto.
2nd, R. Robertson, Howick, Que., "Jerry"; calved in 1887; bred by Thos. Ciirns, Flgin, Que.; sire.
Captain ; dam, Princess Louise II of .J. T. , etc.
3rd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairiield Plains, "Burford" —588-. Saei above, Toronto.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, J. McCormick, Rockton, "Sir Laughlin " — 1156 — ; red and white; calved March 3rd, 1890 ; bred by
David Nicol, Cataraqui ; sire, Norseman — 478— ; dam, Silvia — 856—, by Stonewall —151 — , etc.
2nd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plains " Hamilton Chief " —875—; red and white; calved April 18th,
1890 ; breH by David Morton & Sons, HamiUon ; sire, Royal Chief (imp.) —75— ; dam, Judy (imp.y
—1206—, by Red Prince ( LOOO). etc.
3rd, M. B.sllantyne, St. Marys, "Jock of Meadowside " — 713— ; red and while; calved Feb. 18th, 1890 ;
bred by Jos. Yuill, Carleton Place; sire, Jock — 314—; dam, Bonny Lass — 670 — , by Carrick Lad,
-176 -, etc.
Londoji:
1st, J. McCormick, Rockton, "Sir Lau^hlin " — 1156—. See above, Toronto.
2nd, M. Ballantyne, St. Mary'.s, "Jock of Meidowside " — 7J3 — . See above, Toronto.
3rd, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, "" Dainty D.ivy " —901—; white and red; calved May 3rd, 1890 ; bred by D.
Morton & Sons, Hamilton ; sire, Royal Chief (imp.) — 75— ; dam, Primrose (imp.) — 1205—, by Prince
Charlie of Dunlop (959), etc.
Ottawa.
1st, J. Druinmond, Petite Cote, Que., " Victor of Park Hill."
2nd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plains, " Hamilton Chief " —875- See above, Toronto.
Srd, W. C. Edwards '& Co , North Nation Mills, Que., " Cyclone " (imp. in dam) — 813—; white and little
red; calved May 15th, 1890 ; bred by A. Mitchell, Barcheskie, Kirkcudbright, Scotland ; calved the
property of exhibitor.s ; sire. Justice of Barcheskie (5332) ; dam, Lindsay V of Barcheskie, (imp.)
._1646— (5536), by Knowsley (325), etc.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
To7-onto.
1st, Thos. Guy, Oshawa, " Defender" —1312— ; white and red : calved Sept. 20th, 1891 ; bred by exhib-
' bitor ; sire, Barjn of Park Hill —878 - ; dam, Violet — 763—, by William Wallace —130—, etc
2nd, Wm. Stewart, jr., Menif, " Farmer Boy " — 1308— ; white and little red ; cilved Aug. 3rd, 1891 ;
'bred by exhibitor; sire. White Prince 11 (imp.) —808— ; dam, Mayflower -1098-, by Wellington,
alias Glad.stone —330—, etc.
Srd, Jas. McCormick, Rockton, "Gladstone"; white and red ; calved June 13th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ;
sire, Campbell II. —917— ; dam. Primrose 5fch — 421—, by Hero of Rockton — 220—, etc.
London.
1st, Nicol Bros., Plattsville, " Jack the Ripper " —1358— ; red and white ; foaled June 23rd, 189L ; bred
' by exhibitors ; sire, Cicero —1159 -; dam, Daisy of Oxford — 530-, by Rob Roy of Oxford— 300— , etc.
2nd. Wm. Stewart, jr., Menie, "Farmers' Boy " —1308—. See above, Toronto.
3rd, J. McCormick, Rockton, "Gladstone."
Ottcnva.
1st, D. Flood, Renfrew, " Red Robin " ; dark red; calved April 10th, 1891; bred by J. R. Shirreffe,
Clarence.
2nd, J. Drummond, Petite Cote, Que., " Bauldy of Park Hill."
Srd, W. C. Edwards & Co., North Nation Mills, Que., "Tornado."
Bull Calk, Under 1 Year.
Tororito.
1st, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " Tam Glen II " —1310— ; white with red markings ; calved Oct. 28th, 1891 ;
' bred by exhibitor ; sire, White Prince It (imp.) —808—; dam, Jessie Stewart —538-, by Success,
2nd, M. Bal'lantyne, St. Marys, "Sir Leo" —1291— ; dark brown and white ; calved Sept. 24th, 1891 ;
bred by exhibitor ; sire, Lome of the Lee —579— ; dam, Ada— 1.564— , by John L. tiuUivan- 362— , etc.
Srd Thos. Guy, Oshawa, " Gladi^toiie II " —1313— ; brown and white; calved Sept. 8th, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitor;" sire, Baron of Park Hill —878-; dam. Model IV —911—, by Butteifly of Oshawa
- 352—, etc.
4ih, W. M. & J. C Smith, Fairfield Plains, "Rib R >v of Fairfield " —1254— ; brown and white ; calved
Nov. 18th, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Rob Roy of Oxford —300— ; dam, Ada —882—, by Jock
— 344-, etc.
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London.
1st, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " Tarn Glen II " —1310—. See above, Toronto,
2nd, M. Ballantyne, St. Marys, "Sir Leo " —1291—. See above, Toronto.
3rd, J. McCormack, Rockton, ; white and red ; calved, Sept. 2nd, 1891 ; bred by exhibitor ; sire,
Barnet of Rockton —916— ; dam, Phyllis of Rockton —1109—, by Hero of Rt.ckton — 220—, etc.
Ottaiva.
1st, W. C. Edwards & Co., North Nation Mills, Que., " Mozart " —1314— ; calved, Oct. 25th, 1891 ; bred
by exhibitors; i-ire, Emperor of Dromon (imp.) —814—; dam, Pansy — 1301 — , by Sir Colin 4th
-612— etc.
2nd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfie'd Plains, " Jock of Fairfield " —1255— ; brown and white; calved Oct.
13lh, 1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; tire, Rob Roy of Oxford —300—; dam, Martha -884 -, by Jock,
—344— etc.
Srd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plain, " Rob Roy of Fairfield "' -1254 -. See above, Toronto.
Bull of any Age.
Toronto.
D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, " Royal Chief " (imp.) —75—. See above, Toronto.
London.
J. McCormack, Rockton, "Sir Laughlin "—1156— . See above, London.
Ottawa.
D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, " Royal Chief " (imp.) — 75 — . See above, Toronto.
Cow, 4 Ykars^ld and Upwards.
Toronto.
Ist, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, "Maggie Brown of Barmoorhill " (imp.) —1204— (5099) ; brown ; calved
Feb., 1886 ; bred by David Ciray, Barmoorhill, Tarbolton, Scotland; imported in 1888 by exhibitors ;
sire, Haldy (1315) ; dam, Maggie (1267). etc.
2nd, James McCormack, Rockton, "Primrose 4th " —302—; red and little white ; calved Sept. 10th, 1878 ;
bred by Thos. Guy, Oshawa ; sire, Indian Chief —129—; dam, Primrose III —196— , by Eclipse,
—105— etc.
3rd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Faiifield Plains " Empress " —599— ; red and white ; calved Oct. 21st, 1882 ;
bred by Thos. Guy, Oshawa ; sire, William Wallace —130—; dam. Queen — 508-, by Clansman
—327—, etc.
Ottawa.
Ist, J. Drummond, Petite Cote, Que., " Viola III " (imp.) —1612— ; red and white ; calved in 1882 ; bred
by Chas. Kay, Mill Farm, Garganock, Scotland ; imported by exhibitor ; sire, Gallart Graham ;
dam, Viola II, etc.
2nd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Faiifield Plains, " Empress " —599- . See above, Toronto.
3rd, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plains, " liurta XI " -883— ; red and white ; calved Sept. 4th, 1885 ;
bred by exhibitors ; sire, Jock —344— ; dan , Gurta VI — 597—, by William Wallace —130—, etc.
Cow, 3 Years Oi.d.
Toronto.
Ist, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " Pride of Alenie Stock Yards" — 1182—; red and white ; calved Feb. 10th,
1889; bred by exhibitor ; sire. Gen. Middlefcon —443—; dam, Annie Laurie —1096— ; by Wellington
abas Gladstone — 330—, etc.
2nd, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, " Flora " (imp. in dam) —1212— ; white with brown eyes and ears ;
calved March 16th, 1889 ; bred by Jr)hn Caldwell, Bogside, Dundonald, .Scotland; imported in dam
in 1S88 by exhibitor ; sire. White Prince (1364); dam. Cherry III of Bogside (imp.) —1201—, by
Prince (47), etc.
3rd, John Cunningham, Norval, " Daisy Deane " —1255 - ; red and white ; calved April 27th, 1889 ; bred
by exhibitor; sire, Campbell O.E.F. —357—; dam, Maud Mars —634—, by Sir Colin — 138-, etc.
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upward
London.
Ist, Kains Bros., Byron, "Jennie of Auchenbrain" (imp.) —129— ; red and white; calved April, 1882 ;
bred by R. Wallace, Auchenbrain, Mauchlin, Scotland ; imported in 1884 by Ontario Experimental
Farm, Guelph ; sire, Duke III (647) ; d.am. Paisley by Wallace of Dumlanrig (61), etc.
2nd, W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " Pride of Menie Stock Yards " —1182—. See above, Toronto.
3rd. W. Stewart, jr., Menie, " Annie Laurie " — 1096 - ; red and white ; calved, March 23rd, 1886 ; bred
by exhibitor; sire, Wellington a?('as Gladstone —330— ; dam. Lady Menie -535—, by Duke of Wel-
lington — 302 — , etc,
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Cow, 3 Years Oil'.
Ottaiva.
1st, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plains " Edna of Fairfield — 1940-; red and white; calved June
10th, 188!J; bred by exhibitors; sire, Rob Roy of Oxford — 300-; dam, Ida of Fairfield -G03 -, by
Jock — 344 — , etc.
2nd, W. C. Edward.s & Co , North Nation Mills, Que., " Eflfie Clarence."
3rd, R. Reid & Co., Hintonburg, "Beauty II " —2084— ; rel and white ; ua.vcd Sepu, '20th, 1889 ; bred
by exhibitors; sire, Bighland Laddie —467- ; dam, Beaut-y I — 2083—, by Tljmgaroon —397—, etc.
Heifer, 2 Years Old.
To7-onto>.
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, "Sprightly 3rd" —1859—; white and brown ; calved March 19th, 1890;
bred by exhibitors ; sire. Royal Chief (imp.) -75— (1647); dam. Sprightly (imp.) —1210- (.5.509), by
Auchendenan (1), etc.
2nd, Alex. Hume, Burnbrae. " Nell of Parkhill " —2091— ; dark red and white ; calved Nov. 28th, 1889 ;
bred by J. Drum^mond, Petite C6te, Que.; sire, Rob Roy of Parkhill (imp.) — 876—; dam, Bell
— 2090-, by Lome — 183-, etc.
3rd, Jas;. McCormack, Rockton, " Flora Campbell " —1760— ; red and white ; calved Oct. 28th, 1889;
bred by exhibitor ; sire, Campbell O. E. F. —357 — ; dam. Spotty of Rockton —423—, by Crown
Prince— 221— , etc.
London.
1st, Jas. McCormack, Rockton, " Rose Campbell " — 1937 — ; red and white ; calved Aug. 1st, 1890 ; bred
by exhibitor ; sire, Campbell O.E.F. -.357 - ; dam. Primrose IV —302—, by Indian Chief —129— etc.
2nd, Kains Bro.s., Byron, "Flora " —1841 — ; red and white ; calved July 20th, 1890 ; bral by exhibitors ;
sire. Earl of Fife —584— ; dam, Milly —486 -, by Watty Mars —268—, etc.
3rd, Jas. McCormnck, Rockton, "Flora Campbell —1790 — , See above, Toronto.
Ottaiva. •
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, "Sprightly III "—1859—. See above, Toronto.
2nd, T. Irving, Montreal, Que.
3rd, W. C. Edwardb & Co., North Nation Mills, Que., "Edmonita."
Heii-'ef, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, Jas. McCormaci;, Rockton, " Maggie Campbell " —1938— ; red and white ; calved Aug. 2nd, 1890 ;
bred by exhibitor ; sire, Campbell 0. E. F. —357 — ; dam, Maggie of Rockton —415—, by Frank
—127—, etc.
2nd, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, "Beauty of Ayrshire Second " —1857— ; white and brown ; calved
Sept. 14th, 1890 ; bred by exhibitor.^ ; sire. Royal Chief (imp.) —75— (1647) ; dam, Beauty of Ayrshire
(imp.) -120'j- (.5508), by the Lad o' Kyle (999), etc.
3rd, M. Ballantyne. St. Marys, "Gurty Lee " — 1868- ; red and little white ; calved Oct. 7th, 1890 ; bred
by exhibitor ; bire, Lome of the Lee —.^79— ; dam, Ada —1564—, by John L. Sullivan —362 — , etc.
London.
1st, M. Ballantyne, St. Marys, " Gurty Lee " — 1868—. See above, Toronto.
2nd, Jas. McCormack, Rockton, " Maggie Campbell " —1938 — . See above, Toronto.
3rd, Kains Bros.. Bynm, " Ro.'^e " —1860— ; red and little white ; calved May 1st, 189L ; bred by exhib-
itors; sire, Eari of Fife —584—; dam. Pansy —1192—, by Stonecakay (imp.) — 34—, etc.
Ottawa.
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton. " Beauty of Ayrshire II " — 1857-. See above, Toronto.
2nd, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton.
3rd, W. M. & J. 0. Smith, Fairfield Plains, " Betsy " —2055 - ; red and white ; calved March 11th, 1891 ;
bred by H. & J. McKee, Norwich ; sire, Rory O'More —500 — ; dam, Minnie —796—, by Commodore,
—289—, etc.
Hkiker Cat-f, Under 1 Yeak.
Toronto.
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton, " Canty of Loudounhill " — 2062 — ; brown and white ; calved Sept.
4th, 1S92 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire. Royal Chief (imp.) —75— (1647) ; dam. Beauty of Avrshire (imp.)
-1202— (5508), by The Lad o' Kyle (999), etc.
2nd, M. Ballantyne, St. Marys, " Teena Lee " — A442— ; red and white ; calved Nov, 16th, 1891 ; bred
by exhibitor ; sire. Lome of the Lee — 579— ; dam, Jennie — A441 — , by Grand Duke — A195— , etc.
3rd, W. Stewart, jr , Menie, " White Lillie " —1973- ; white and red ; calved Sept. 25th, 1891 ; bred by
exhibitor ; sire. White Prince II (imp.) — 8C8— ; dam. Lady Menie —535— , by Duke of Belleville
—302—, etc.
4th, Thos. Guv, Oshawa, 'Gurta XVI " —1954—; dark red and white: calved Nov. 3rd, 1891 ; bred by
W. M. & J. C. Smith, Fairfield Plams ; sire, Rob Roy of O.sford —300— ; d.nm, Gurta 1.5th —905—
by Jock -344- , etc.
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London.
1st. W. Stewart, jr., Menie, "Whitp ijily ' —1973—. See above, Toronto.
2nd, M. Ballaiityne, St. Marys,." Princess " —2073—; dark red and wlute ; calved Sept. 25th, 1891 ; bred
by exhibitor; sire, Lome of the Lee —579—; dam, Maud Sullivan —2072— , by John L. Sullivan
—362—, etc.
3rd, M. Ballantyne, St. Mary's, Teena Lee — A442— . See above, Toronto.
'-.ttavja.
1st, W. M. & J. C. Smith, Faimeli Plains, " Gurta XV'III " —1959— ; red and white ; calved Nov. 7th,
1891 ; bred by exhibitors ; sire, Rob Roy of Oxford —300— • dam. Gurta IX —810— by Stonecalsay-
III -431-, etc.
2nd, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton.
3rd, D. Morton & Si>ns, Hamilton.
Fo€R Calves Under 1 Ye.vr, Bred and Ow.vkd by Exaiitrron.
Tr,ronto.
]st, W. Stewart, jr., Menie.
2nd, D. Morton & Sons, Hamilton.
3rd, M. Ballantyne, St. Mary's.
Lojulon.
M. Ballantyne, St. Mary's.
Herd Consisting of 1 Bull and 4 Femalks over 1 Year and Owned by Exhibitor
Toronto.
1st, D. Morton & Sons, Hamiicon. .
2nd, J. McCormack, Rocktoii.
3rd, W. Stewart, jr., Menie. .
W. Stewart, jr., Menie.
D. Morton & Sons, Hamiltoii.
Lr,ndon.
Oitaiva.
Female op any Age.
Toronto,
W. Stewari;, jr., Menie, " Pride of Menie Stock Yards " — 1182 — . See above, Toronto.
London .
Kains Bros., Byron, " Jeanie of Auchenbrain" \Mip.^ — 129—. See above, Toronto.
.J.ERSEYS.
Ai London thiu class includes Jerseys, Guernseys and Alderneys.
Bull, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
'I'oronto.
Ist, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, " Canada's Sir George," 18290; sire, Canada's John Bui], 8388; dam,.
Allie of St. Lambert, 24991, etc.
2nd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby, " Nelles John Bull," 21921; sire, Canada's John Bull, 8388; dam, Nelles of
St. Lambert, 279.W, etc.
3rd, J. H. Smith, Highfield, " Hugo Alpbi.i "f Oak Lawn," 23499.
London.
let, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
2nd, John. O'Brien, London West.
Ottawa.
Ist, A. C. Burpress, Carleton Phtce.
2nd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
3rd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
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Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Geo. Osborne, Kingston, " Primrose Parks Pacha," 26203.
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Dean of Oakdale," 28701,
3rd, Dawes &. Co., Lachine, Que., " Siwash," 30057.
London.
1st, A, Clarke, Alvinston.
'2nd, John O'Brien, Londcn West.
1st, B. Slinn, Cummings Bridge.
2nd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
3rd, Jacob Erratt, Ottawa.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brock ville, " Lilean's Rioter," 2S«j99.
2nd, Dawes & Co. Lachine, Que., "Firewater," 30059.
3rd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Elens of Oakdale."
Ottavja.
London.
Ottatva,
Ottawa.
1st, W. G. Laidlaw, Wilton Grove,
2nd, J. A. James, Nilestown.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, A, C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
3rd, A. C. Burges.-?, Carleton Place.
' Bull Calf, Under 1 Year
T07'07ltO.
1st, J. H. Smith, Highfield, " Hugo Carl."
2nd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, " Massena's Butler Boy," 30609.
3rd, Dawes & Co., Lachine, Que., " Count Aubry," 30229,
4th, Geo. Osborne, Kingston.
London
1st, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
2nd, John O'Brien, London West.
3rd, A. Clarke, Alvinston.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, A. 0. Burgess, Carleton Place.
3rd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
Bull of any Age.
Toronto.
Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, "Canada's Sir George," 18290. See above, Toronto.
London.
Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
Ottaxva .
A. C Burgess, Carleton Place.
Cow, 4 Years Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, "Hugo Beauty," 31576.
2nd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby, "Kit."
3rd, Dawes & Co., Lachine, Que., "Pride of the Willows," 41625.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
3rd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
Ottawa.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, " Minnette Pogis Second," 6,S205.
Wm. Rolph, Markham, " Brier of St. Lamberts," 61750.
Oeo. Smith, Grimsby, " Fama Pogis of Grimsby."
(These three are equal for First Prize.
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Ist, Richard Gibson, Delaware.
2nd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
3rd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
London.
1st, Mrs. E. M. .Jones, Brock ville.
2nd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
3rd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa.
Heifer, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, Wm. Rolph, Markham, "Melliaof St. Lambert," 69458.
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Dolly of Oakdale," 73884.
3rd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, "Rioter's Queen Second," 69085.
London.
1st, J. A. James, Niltstown.
2nd, J. A. .James, Nilestown.
3rd, A. Clarke, Alvinston.
Ottaica.
Ist, Mrs. E. M. Jon'is, Brockville.
Heifer, 1 STear Old.
Toronto.
1st, J. H. Smith, Highfield, "UrormaMay."
2nd, Geo. Osborne, Kingston, " Pride of VVilliamsville, 73214.
3rd, Wm. Rolph, Markham, ' ' Ethel Marjoram.
Ist, John O'Brien, London West. ■
2nd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
3rd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
Ist, Geo. Osborne, Kingston.
2Dd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
3rd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering.
4th, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
1st, Col. Peters, London.
2nd, Richard Gibson, Delaware.
3rd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
Ist, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
3rd, A. C. Burgess, Carleton Place.
London.
Ottatua,
Heifer Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
London.
Ottawa .
Four Calves Under 1 Year, Bred and Owned by Exhibitor.
Toronto.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, Wm. Rolph, Markham.
3rd, Geo. Osborne, Kingston.
1st, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
London.
Herd, Consisting of 1 Bull and 1 Females, over 1 Year Old, Owned by Exhibitor.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
2nd, Geo. Smith, Grimsby.
3rd, Dawes & Co. Lachine, Que.
Toronto.
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1st, Geo. Smith, Griuisby.
1st, Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville.
London.
Ottau-a .
Female, any Agi
Toronto.
Mrs. E. M. Jones, Brockville, "■'■ Hugo Beauty," 31576.
London.
Richard Gibson, Delaware.
HOLSTEINS.
Bull, S Yeaes Old and Upwards.
Toronto.
1st, A. C. Hallman & Co., New Dundee, " Netherland Statesman, Cornelius," 46.
2nd, A. C. Hallman & Co., New Dundee, "Royal Canadian," 45.
3rd, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster, 'Netherland Romulus," 6275; sire, Nertherland Monk, 4424; dam,
Fantenitza 2nd, 2724, etc.
London.
R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster, " Netherland Romulus," 6275. See above, Toronto,
Ist, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
2nd, A. & G. Rice, Curries Crossing.
Ottawa.
Bull, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
let, J. C. McNiven & Son, " Winona Siepkje Third's Mink Mercedes Baron," 16041.
2nd, Smith Bros., Churchville, "Terrania Second Prince Caslino."
3rd, Smith Bros., Churchville, " Hedda Second's King."
1st, M. Smith, Avon.
1st, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
2nd, Wm. Fletcher, Kemptville.
London.
Ottawa.
Bull, 1 Year Old.
Toronto.
Isc, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Ezra."
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Eli."
3rd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, "Egbert."
Londo7i.
1st, Nagle & Donaldson, Delaware.
2nd, G. W. Waterman, Byron.
Ottaiva.
1st, A. & G. Rice. Currie's Crossing. <
Bull Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
1st, Smith Bros., Churchville, " Lensen Tiranid C. E. A. Castines King,'' 212.
2nd, A. C. Hallman & Co., New Dundee, " Prince Napoleon."
3rd, Wm. G. Ellis, Bedford Park, "Sir Archibald's Mascotte."
4th, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, "Famous."
London.
1st, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
2nd, Nagle & Donaldson, Delaware.
Ottmva.
1st, .J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
2nd, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
3rd, J. C. INIcNiven & Son, Winona.
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Bull of any Age.
Toronto.
A. C. Haliinin & Co., New Dundee, '' Netherland Statesman Cornelius," 4G.
London.
H. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
Ottawa.
J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills
Cow, 4 Ykabs Old and Upwakds.
To7'onto.
1st, Smith Bros., Ch'irchville, " Cornelia Lensen," 1817.
2nd, Herman Bollert, Cassel, " Gerdertie " (imp.), 1138.
3rd, Smith Bros., Churchville, " Jongs t-;^ Oagje," 3U8.
1st, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
2nd, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
3rd, J. C. McNiveu & Son, Winona.
Ottawa.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Toronto.
Ist, J. C. McXiven & Son. Winona, " Margaret 4th," 1881.3.
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, "Alpha."
1st, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
2nd, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
3rd, Tl. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
Cow, 3 Years Old and Upwards.
Londoib.
Cow, 3 Years Old.
Ottawa.
1st, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
2nd, A. & G. Rice, Carrie's Crossing.
3rd, A. & G. Rice, Currie's Crossing.
Heifer, 2 Years Old.
Toronto.
1st, A. C. Hallman & Co., New Dundee, " Princess iviedina," 352.
2nd, Oakdale Farm Co., Pickering, " Baldy. "
3rd, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona, " Cressy Lensen," 23127.
ist, Nagle & Donaldson, Delaware.
Ist, A. & G. Rice, Currie's Crossing.
2nd, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
3rd, J. C. McNiveu & Son, Winona.
London.
Ottawa,
Heifer, I Year Old.
Twonto.
1st. .T. C. McNiven & Son, Winona, " Mercedes Bell of Lansdowne," 247.S5.
2nd, W. G. Ellis, Bedford Park, " Princess Lida 4th," 390.
3rd, Smith Bros., Churchville, " Flossie Lensen," 335.
London,
Ist, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
2nd, H. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
Ist, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
2nd, .J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
3rd, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
Ottawa.
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Heifkr Calf, Under 1 Year.
Toronto.
let, A. C. HaDmau & Co., New Dundee, " Lorena," 457.
2nd, J. C. McKiveri & Son, Winona, " Madge Merton. '
3rd, Smith Bros., Chnrchville, " Merean's Mink Mercedes," 428.
4th, Herman Bollert, Cafsel, " Heimke 3rd."
London.
1st, R. S, Stevenson, Ancaster.
Ottawa,
Ist, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
2nd, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
3rd, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
Herp, Consisting of 1 Bull and 4 Females, over 1 Year Old, Owned by Exhibitor
Toronto.
1st, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
2nd, Smith Bros., Church ville.
3rd, R. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
London.
1st, R. S. Stevenson Ancaster.
Ottawa.
1st, J. Fletcher, Oxford Mills.
2nd, J. C. McNiven & Son, Winona.
Bull and 4 of his Progent, ant Age, Owned by Exhibitor
Toronto.
A. 0. Hallman & Co., New Dundee.
Female, any Age.
I'oronto.
Smith Bros, Churchville, " Cornelia Lensen," 1817.
London.
E. S. Stevenson, Ancaster.
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ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE.
The GRADiATrNG Class, March 25, 1892.
Alexander, Richard H . . . . Strathroy.
Armitage, James L Lucan.
Armstrong, James M Locust Hill.
Beacon, George Clinton.
Badgley. Wni. J Collanier, N.Y.
Barry, Wm. H Onsagh.
Bauni, [Toward L Shelly, Pa.
Birdsall, Wm. G Peterb >r(.>'.
Blanshard, Charles N Appleby.
Blattenberg, -T. H. L Smithville, Ohio.
Bodle, S'amuel D. . . Mecklenburg,
N.Y.
Botkin, Farra L Union Poll, Ind.
Bowker, Alex. G Norfolk, Eng.
Bradley, Robert L Louisville, Ky,
Braginton, Fred. Crown Point, Ind.
Buckingham, T. H Elkhorn, Man.
Button, Philip G Cresco Iowa.
Brewster, L. C Belleville.
Brown, Asa A Toronto.
Brown, Fred. C Rodney.
Cran lall,' Hosea B Syracuse, N.Y.
Carter, Alva B Brocton, 111.
Cass, Wi'liam S Raymond, 111.
Clarke, Edward M Bishop. Cal.
Clark, Nathaniel Mount Brydges.
Coghlan, Richard Strathroy.
Colgan, R tbert St. Catharines.
Collins, Horace H Obold, Pa.
Coxe, Samuel A Brandon, Man.
Crane, A. H London.
Graver, Samuel R Warren, Ohio.
Curtis, David W Li^towel.
Cutcliffe, Ashton B Mohawk.
Church, Harry R Luzerne, Pa.
Daniels, ' harles H North Adams,
Mass.
Day, L. Enos Concordia, Kan.
Dean, Gravier G Tully, N.Y.
Detwiler, D.ivid C Ironbridge, Pa.
Elliott, James S Gasport, N.Y.
Elliott, .John J Wingham.
Erganbright,C. H North Salem, Ind.
Fisher, Peter M Georgetown.
Fisher, E. D Skaneateles, N.Y
Foreman, Ernest J Whitehall, 111.
Fortune, R. H Vesta.
Fulstow, Hari-y Greenwich, Ohio.
Gemmel, Leslie A Islington.
Gemmill, Andrew D Wingham.
Goldsmith, Samuel Reading, Pa.
Gregory. James H Danville, Pa,
Griffith, John W St. George, Ont.
Grover, George E Chatham.
Grove, John S. . . . Nimisila, Ohio.
(iuest, Adolphus W London.
Gaunt, Peter F Kinkora.
Goldie, Alfred T Corunna.
Hallock, William J Danby. N.Y.
Harding, William F New Milford, Pa.
Hart, Leonard G. W Eau CLiire, Wis.
Hellwig, Henry J Elliston, Ohio.
Hester, .James H Hastings, Neb.
Hurd Harry E Brockville.
Huston, Benjamin T Cortland, Neb.
Hawley, Henry H Niagara Falls,
NY.
Hart, Wilfred T Ravenna, Ohio.
Ingram, Frank A Springfield, Mass.
Johnston, Thomas W L'.Amaroux.
Jago, T. E Rockwood.
Jervis, Frank C Cambridgeboro',
Pa.
Kolander, John L Pewaukee, Wis.
Kinney, William Cedar Valley, 0.
Kesler, George McKeesport, Pa.
Kriebel, E. G Hereford, Pa.
Kuhn, C. W Mercersburg, Pa.
Lawson, Thomas J Logoch.
Laws'on, William J Cherry wood.
LeGear, Louis D Imlay City, Mich.
Little, Michael Pilot Mound, Man
Lipsett, John H Brandon, Man.
McKenzie, Kenneth J Northfield, Minn.
Macfarlane, Thomas Ottawa.
McC.uthy, Frank H Pottsville, Pa.
McConnell, Thomas W Moline, Mich.
McCuaig, Daniel Bristol, Que.
McEvers, T. F Chicago, 111.
McKenney, Ashton D . . . .W^aterdown, S.
Dak.
McLevey, J. H Florence.
McQueen, Wallace Simcoe.
McMaster, John Motherwell, Ont.
MacLean, Alex Clinton, Iowa.
Miller, John E Greenville, Texas.
Milligan, George W Faribault, Minn.
Mock, Wm Easton, Pa.
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Graduating Class. — Guntinued.
Moore, Harvey Campbell . Deer Park.
Moore, John O Durham.
Morrison, Robert J Detroit, Mich.
Noble, Charles M Monticello, Iowa.
Nodj-ne, E. H Rochester, N.Y.
O'Brien, .John H., (M.D.). Rochester, Pa.
Orchard, Geo. W. . . Strathroy.
Orth, VVm. H Wallacoburg.
Papworth, David C. .... .Syi'acuse, N.Y.
Payne, Walter J West Walworth,
N.Y.
Penney, Wni. O Louisville, liy.
Perdue, M. B Orangevilie.
Pickel, James 'St. Mary's.
Poole, J. W Carman, Man.
Rives, Robert Greenfield, 111.
Robinson, Thos. E Glastonbury,
Conn.
Roome, Henry . . . , ...Croydon, Eng.
Routiedge, Joseph Lucan.
Rudd, Henry Alfred Dul'lin, Ireland.
Richardson, Ellerton A. . . .Strathroy.
■Schoiield, Joseph S Naugatuck.Conn.
Savage, James L Chesley.
Sherman, Joseph P Detroit, Mich.
Shoults, Wm. A Portage La Prai-
rie, Man.
Simmons, Wm. H London, Eng.
Smock, Fulcard C Carlonville, 111 .
Somerville Samuel Buffalo, N.Y.
Stocking, Warren E Eagle Harbor.
NY.
Swearin^en, Frank W Decatur, 111.
Smith, James L South Bend, Ind,
Trinder Thomas Cork, Ireland.
Tuck, Richard W Elgin, 111.
Turner, Joseph W Uxbridge.
Thompson. John S i arlington, Wis.
Umpbrey, J.N Udora.
Wake, James A Moosomin, Assa.
Warren, Walter Windsor, Mo.
Watson, J. Will Peru, Ind.
Watson, Robert H Chicago, 111.
Wingavd, Benjamin F Bryan, Ohio.
Wallace, Thomas C JamestoAvn, N.Y.
Wende, Ben. 1' Millgrove, N.Y.
Young, Thomas C Bristol, Que.
Zimmerman, William G. . .Smithville, Ohio.
'J HE Graduating Class, Dec. 22nd, 1892.
Baker, Chas. W London.
Baum, Abraham L Shelly-, Penn.
Beattie, Robert S Markham.
Block, Eugene D Bufiklo, N.Y.
Button, Elvin L Durand, Mich.
Cook, William S .' Siuuffville.
Cox, James F Muscatine, Iowa.
Creagan, Henry T Decatur, Mich.
Early, Thomas E Aylmer.
Gaddes, William H. .... .Indian Head,
N.W.T.
Glendinning, David Belfountain.
Gosnell, Charles Wesley. . .Ridgetown.
McCand:ess, William E. . . Capac, Mich.
McLean, James H Poplar Hill.
Sawyer, Clyde L Kankakee, 111.
Smelser, John W Davenport.
Stevens, John B Yale, Mich.
Stewart, Thomas Boness, Scotland.
Wright, Charles E. . . . . .Grenfell, Assa.
1.90
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TREASUEER'S REPORT FOR 1892.
'60. Graham, Treasurer, in account with the Agriculture and Arts Association, for
the year ending 31st December, 1892.
Feb. 12...
Mar. 18...
Aug. 27,
Feb. 12
Mar. 12
April 7. ,
June 6
" 23
July Ti.
Auk. 27.
Oct. 1(>.
(( i(
" 3l!
Nov. 80
Dec. IG
" 31
Mar. 27
July 27
Oct. IG
Dec. 21
Feb. 12
April 7
June 6
" 23
Ausj. 27
Oct. 16.
Balance from last year, 1891
Spring Horse Show.
Sjiecial prize bj' Robt. Davies. Todmoiden
Entry fees for horses
Catalogues sold , .
Gate receipts — 1st day
—2nd "
Toronto Electoral Society Spring Show. . .
HiihD Books.
H. Wade, Herd and Stud Books sold .
II II II N
" Books sold
Cash Clj^desdale Book.
Ayrshire
Herd Books sold
170 vols. Swine Record. . . . . .
5 vols. Clydesdale !?tud Books
Rent Account.
Jamieson — rent to 1st Feb. .
" " 1st May.
" " 1st Aug.
" " 1st Nov.
Registration Fees.
H. Wade, registration fees for Jan ....
Feb...
" " " March
' " " April..
" " " May..
" " '' June. .
" ■' Jul.V . •
" Aug...
Carried Forward
20
00
114 00
40 00
163
45
IhO
50
20 00
211
70
67
40
JO 80
48
65
32
95
6
0.'.
6
65
9
30
85
95
2
70
8
30
5
15
5
45
248
20
7
00
500 00
500
00
500
00
500 00
170 25
24S 00
268
50
267
75
82
50
165 00
141
50
222
50
$ c.
2428 79
537 95
756 25
2,000 00
1,566 OO 5,722 99
191
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 11).
A. 1893
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR IS92. —Continued.
1892.
RECEIPTS.
Oct. 31..
Nov. 30.
Dec. 16.
" 31.
Mar. 27.
Mar. 18.
Dec. 31.
May 10,
Sep. 10.
July 19
July 27
Dec. 24
Dec. 31
Dec. 24
Brought Fonvard
Rkgistbation Fee.s (Contrnued).
n. Wade, registration fees for September
" " October . .
" " " November
'• " . " December .
Clydesdale Grant.
Clydesdale Association prizes
1,566 GO
221 75
202 00
194 50
202 25
M ISCELLANEOUS.
Veterinary^fiiie — T. V. Stover
Balance in Bank of British North i^merica since 1869
GOVEKNMENT GrANT.
Provincial Treasurei's check
495 00
Medals.
25 00
6 50
2,500 00
3,000 00
Cash from J. Legge
4 00
Interest Account.
Interest on Prince of Wales' mortgage.
Frizes.
County Agricultural Societies, for three medals
Fat Stock Show.
Entry, fees at show •
Gate receipts at show
Catalogues sold at show . . .
Sheep-Breeders' Association .
Swine *' " ,
Total receipts.
28 00
28 00
00
220
50
203
25
1
10
435
00
•^36
00
^ c.
5,722 99
2,386 50
495 00
Jl 50
5,500 00
4 00
J6 00
8 00
1,095 85
15,299 84
192
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. 11).
A. 1893
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1892.— Continued.
1892.
" 22.
Mar. 27.
" 27.
" 27.
Apr. '25.
" 25.
May 18.
" 18.
June 18 .
" 18.
" 23.
July 14 !
" 14.
Sept. 18.
" 18.
". 18,
o o
uct.
<5. . . .
18....
Nov.
9....
.i
9....
"
9....
"
30....
Dec.
14....
"
14....
t (
14....
Jan.
4
"
2G....
Mar.
19....
Apr.
7....
.t
25....
May
19
'•
19....
June
4
1 (
18
Sept.
18....
Uct.
3....
(i
16....
(i
18....
Nov.
2(5....
July
28
Dec.
31....
2
11
14
48
49
50
75
76
82
81
99
100
107
108
109
122
]23
124
131
142
147
148
149
150
154
164
165
166
3
7
39
62
79
83
89
93
105
125
130
139
144
151
114
179
DISBURSEMENTS.
Salaries.
J. I. Hobson and Joseph Bigelow, $15 each, for
auditing
Henry Wade, salary for January
' ' " paid clerk's salary for month
" " salary for Feb. (clerk's included)..
March
Geo. Graham, 1st quarter'.s salary
A. S. McVity, salary for March
H. Wade, " April
A. S. McVity, " ''
" " May
Henry Wade " '*
" " June
A. S. McVity, " "
Geo. Graham, 2nd quarter's salary, 30ih June . .
Henry Wade, salary for July
A. S. McVity, " "
Geo. Graham, 3rd quarter's salary
A. S. McVity, salary for Sept
Henry Wade, " "
Oct
A. S McVity, " "
Henry Wade, " Nov
" " " Aug. (omitted)
A. S. McVity, " " "
Geo. Graham, expenses " "
A. S. McVity, salary for Nov
H. Wade, " Dec
A. S. McVity, " "
Geo. Graham, " 4th quarter
Miscellaneous.
Henry Wade, expenses .
' ' " Cartage
Henry Wade and J. Legge, attending I. Morgan's
funeral
Henry Wade, expenses
A. C. Canqjbell (per H. Wade) reporter
Henry Wade, expenses
John Wanless, medals. County Shows, 1891 . .
Henry Wade, expenses
Mullin & Muir, varnishing ceiling, etc
Henry Wade, expenses
" " sundry expenses
Office Specialty Manufacturing Co
Henry Wade, telegrams, postage, etc
" " Horse Show,$48. 75, sundries $22.90
" *' sundries
" " expenses at Guelpli, $3.25, tele
grams, $7.31
Carried fortvard .
30 00
180 00
30 00
210 00
160 00
25 00
50 00
160 00
50 00
50 0(/
160 00
IhO 00
60 00
25 00
160 00
50 00
25 00
50 00
160 00
160 no
50 00
160 00
160 00
50 00
25 00
50 00
160 00
50 00
25 00
10 98
1 00
24 00
13 95
10 00
25 83
30 00
14 36
68 96
30 45
23 32
3 00
19 39
71 66
8 15
10 56
I c.
2,675 00
13 (A.A.)
193
365 60
3,040 60
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers No. 11).
A. 18i<3
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1892.— Continued.
1892.
Jan. 4 .
Aug. 30.
Jan. 26 .
Apr. 14.
Oct. 3.
Feb.
Apr.
Jan.
26., ..
Feb.
12....
Mar,
16....
((
19....
Apr.
7....
((
7....
May
19....
June
6....
t(
23....
July
28....
(t
19....
Aug.
26
((
8....
((
16.,..
Nov.
7....
(1
7....
Dec.
5
((
16....
((
21
((
31....
4
121
72
127
9
59
5
13
36
38
61
63
84
98
106
113
117
120
133
140
146
155
157
168
178
184
Jan.
26
6
Feb.
12....
12
li
22....
16
((
22....
17
Mar.
16....
35
May
27....
92
DISBURSEMENTS.
Browjht forward
Interest Account.
J. I. Hobson, interest on mortgage.
44 u H »' "
Library,
Might's Directory, with card for A.& A. A. forl892
W. J. Dyes, " History of the Year."
Live Stock Journal, |5.60, Farmer and Sto±
Breeder, $3.20
Stock Show Committee.
Committee meeting of stock show ,
" " at Toronto. . .
Postage,
Henry Wade, postage per check
" " " as Reg. fees for Jan. , . .
'« " " per check
" »» " Reg. fees for February
" " " per check
" " " Reg. fees for March ... .
" '< " per check
" " " Reg. fees for April . . , .
" " " " " May
" " " per check
" " " Reg. fees for June ....
" " " " " July
Postage stamps for treasurer
Henry Wade, postage as beg. fees for Aug
Sept. ..
Oct
per check
Reg. fees for Nov
per check
Reg. fees for December
Herd Book.
Henry Wade, expenses for Herd Book
Daniel Rose, balance of account
C. H. Danes for sheep tags
Herd Book printing, The Mail
The Mail Job Printing Co
J. Y. Ormsby, 7 vol. Swine Record . . .
Carried forward
11)4
300 00
300 00
7 50
3 75
8 80
55 62
65 42
25 00
10 75
21 00
14 25
8 00
13 75
8 00
16 00
7 50
12 00
13 25
13 50
5 00
19 50
14 50
16 00
20 30
26 25
10 00
27 00
7 10
67 00
10 90
24 00
10 00
14 00
3,040 60
133 00
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers {No, 11.)
A. 1893
1892.
June 4 .
" 18
July 28.
Aug. 9.
Nov. 26.
Mar. 27 .
Mar.
14
Apr.
25
( (
25
May
19
June
4
July
28
Aug.
9
Oct.
3
((
16
((
16
Nov.
26
June
18
a
18
Feb.
Feb. 22.
July 28 .
Mar. 14 .
Sept. 19.
Dec. 16.
Apr. 14.
" 14.
May 19.
May 19 .
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR IS92.— Continued.
95
101
115
119
153
51
27
77
78
86
96
112
118
129
137
138
152
103
104
DISBURSEMENTS.
Brought forward
Herd Book. — Continued.
G. H. Hastings, Hackney stud book
Henry Wade, swine record
" " Hackney stud book
Hunter, Eose & Co., Clydesdale Stud Book . . . .
TheilfatJJobPrintingCo., printing certificates, etc
Printing.
Stockman Advertising Co., advertising
The Globe Printing Co
Toronto World. " - ■
The Mail Job Dept., printing Clydesdale certifi-
cates
Toronto Engraving Co., engraving horse
Mad Printing Co., Job Dept., printing
" " printing ],0(tO envelopes ....
" " " sundries
" " " Clydesdale Assn....
Hunter, Rose & Co., oflice copies Stud Book. . . .
" " printing according to contract
The Mail Job Printing Co
Ofiice Specialty Mnfg. Co
$
c.
133
00
14
00
17
40
25
30
618 87
12
00
11
60
5
10
11
25
6 00
24
75
50 00
47
.nO
3
00
19
50
8
50
2
00
552
1)9
23 75
1
50
Spring Stallion Show.
10 Clydesdale Horse Association
15
111
18
126
169
69
70
80
90
Office Furniture.
A. J. Henderson, caligraph as per resolution .
G. F. Bostwick, chairs
Council Expenses.
Members meeting at Toronto. . . .
Guelph!'!!
Stationery.
Oflice Specialty Co., envelopes.
James Bain & Co., stationery.
Brown Bros., pens, books, etc.
4,083 24
200 00
Dominion Short Horn Breeders' As.sn.
Grant as per resolution
Carried forward. . .
195
81 90
10 50
261 72
175 68
198 52
2 50
6 25
31 20
1,000 00
832 17
755 84
200 00
92 40
635 92
89 95
1,000 00
7,639 52
56 Victoria.
Sessiouai Papers (No.
11).
A 1893
TEEASURER'S REPORT FOR 1892.— Con/inwecf.
1892.
May 27 .
June 18.
Si
o d
§^
>
DISBURSEMENTc
Mar.
14....
19
((
14....
20
11
14....
21
(1
14....
22
k(
14 ... .
23
''
14...
24
"
16....
28
((
16....
29
"
16....
30
((
16....
31
it
16....
32
t(
16....
33
(1
16....
34
t(
27 ... .
40
<(
27....
41
*'
27....
42
((
27....
43
"
27....
44
((
27....
47
Apr.
2....
53
"
2
54
n
2....
55
«(
2
58
i(
14. . . .
64
(C
14...
65
((
14....
66
(t
14....
67
May
19....
87
91
102
Mar.
14...
25
(t
14...
26
(k
27...
52
Apr.
14....
68
May
19....
85
Oct.
16....
136
Dec.
14...
162
Brought foncard
Speing Horse Show.
Prizes Spi-ing Horse Show
R. Siinjjson, ribbon, judges, help, etc.
Printing The Brecdetb Gazette
The Ca)iadia)i Sportamaii, printing..
The Globe Printing Co
The Mail Printing Co
" " printing
Brady & Bell, gatekeepers Spring Show .
W. J. Grand, judge Si)ringSho\v
Sheppard Publishing Co
The NetV8 Publishing Co:, printing
F. Grenside, V.S., judge
Mail Job Department, printing
Wni. Weld & (o., advertising
A. J. Brown, sand for Hoise Show
Canadian /* nierican 1 rinting Co
Bickell <fe Wickett, spent bark
Alexander & Cable, Veterinary Diplomas.
R. Rand, attendance at sht>w
John Hope, judge
H. Jacknian, bill posting
J. H. Saunders, printing , , ,
The Mail Priiting Co., printing
John Wanless, medals
The Empire Printing Co
J. Ross Robertson, printing
J. E, Bryant & Co., printing
SnoRTHOKN Committee.
Members of Stock Show Committee at Guelph .
Petty Cash.
Henry Wade, petty cash
Office Expenses,
Edward Catchpole & Co. , mucilage, inks, etc . . .
SujJplies for typ- writer. . ■. , . . . .
The Mail Printing Co., office supplies
Stanton & McCabe, pens . . . , ....
OflSce Specialty Manufacturing Co
Bruwn Bros. , sundries
Office Specialty Mnfg. Co., roll white cap paper.
Carried forward
3 c.
$ c.
7,639 52
1,240 00
55 29
12 60
12 00
20 25
11 85
33 50
31 50
13 80
'
5 00
2 (/O
6 00
5 00
26 50
21 60
12 50
5 lU
5 00
90 00
10 00
15 00
3 00
12 70
80 75
56 50
29 25
6 00
10 80
74 76
6 48
2
10
4
25
7
50
1
50
3
(10
21
90
1
60
1,833 49
74 76
6 48
41 75
9,596 00
196
56 Victoria,
Sessional Papers (No. 11).
A. 1893
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1892.— Concluded.
37
73
94
110
GO
91
97
S8
143
145
116
128
158
161
183
132
134
135
141
156
159
160
167
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
180
181
182
DISBUBSEMENTS.
Brought forward
Insuran'ce.
North British & Mercantile Ins. Co
for insurance on furniture and library
Insurance, Workingraen's Risk, working on building
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society
Insurance on building .
World's Fair Cojoiittee.
Ottawa Delegation re World'? Fair
Richard Gibson, expenses attending committee.
Alex. MiD. Allan, meeting at Ottawa
Repairs to Buildings.
Gilmore & Casey, g'ass, etc ,
" " painting building,
Thomas & Howell, repairs
18 75
7 50
5 00
65 00
25 00
50 00
19 20
etc.
Prize Farms.
Robt. Vance, expenses judging Prize Farms
F. W. Hodson, Prze Farms
J. I. Hobson, inspecting Prize Farms
J. Waniess, 2 gold medals
Medals for Prize Farms
LOWING Match.
Joshua Legge, plowing match .
James h'owand, M.P., "
James Haggerty, "
J. C. Rykert,
Fat Stock Show.
R. Simpson, ribbon, etc
The Moii Printing Co., advertising
The Wm. Weld Co., printing
Prizes at Fat Stock Show . .'
Aid. Thos. Crawford, judge
James >mith, judge
The J. E. Bryant Co. (ltd.), advertising. .
The Mad Job Printing Co.,
O'Beirne & Stephens, "
H. Gummer, advertising ,
Innes & Davidson, advertising
Judges at Show
Superintendent and clerks
Railway tickets for clerks, and hotel bill
Total disbursements
Balance on hand, December 31, 1892.
3 00
107 00
48 00
104 00
176 00
112 00
80 00
120 (jO
150 00
150 00
150 00
150 00
27 08
21 75
9 00
n 00
1,439 OU
5 00
5 00
4 50
40 0!)
7 50
10 20
30 80
33 50
42 50
28 40
9,596 00
96 25
94 20
158 00
592 00
600 00
1,719 23
12,855 68
2,444 16
197
56 Victoria.
Sessional Papers (No. llj.
A ISQJ
Abstract Financial Statement, showing Receipts, Disb jrsements, AsS'^ts and Liabilities
of Agriculture and Arts Association, for the year ending Dae. Slsfc, 1892.
Receipts.
DlSBUBSEMENTS.
Balance from 1891
$ c.
2,428 79
537 95
756 25
2,000 00
2,386 50
495 00
31 50
5,500 00
12 00
56 00
1,095 85
Salaries
1 c.
2,675 00
Cash from Spring Horse Show ....
Herd books ,
Miscellaneous
365 60
Interest account
600 00
Rents
Library
20 05
Registration fees
Stock show committee
121 04
Clydesdale grant
Miscellaneous
Postage
301 55
Herd bonk
832 17
Government grant
Printing
755 84
Ca^.h for meda's , . . .
Sprinsj Staliiou Show
200 00
Interest
Office furniture
Council expenses
92 40
Fat Stock Show
685 92
Stationery
39 95
S. 11. B. Association
1,000 00
Sprin" Horse Show
1,.S33 49
S. H. Committee
74 76
Petty cash
6 48
Office f.xpenses
41 75
Insurance
96 25
World's Fair Connuittee
94 20
Repairs to building
158 00
Prize Farms
59 :i 00
Plowing Matches
Fat Stock Hliow
Cash on hand
600 00
1.719 '23
2,444 16
Total
15,299 84
15 299 84
Assets.
Liabilities.
To Cash in bank
" Real estate
$ c.
2,444 16
60.000 00
1,500 00
800 00
600 00
2,500 00
By mf>rtgage on real estate
" Balance of assets ovct liabili-
ties .
10,000 00
5' 844 16
' ' Library
" Prince of Wales Fund
.
" Clydesdale. Ayrshire and Swine
Breeders herd book
67,844 16
67,844 m
To the Council of the Agriculturs and Arts Association. :
Gextlemen, — "We, your Auditors, beg leave to report that wa have examitxed the
Treasurer's books and accounts and fiod voucher -i for che disbarsaments corr^c . nhovviag
a balance in the Treasurer's hinds deposited in the bank to the credit of the A.->30ciation
of $2,444.16 on the 31st day of Dec '
2 4 29
Toronto, January, 1893,
iber, 189*2.
198
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Wm. Dickie,
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Auditors.
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