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Maps, platas, charts ate. may ba fiimad at diffarant raduction ratios. Thosa too larga to ba antiraly included in ona axpoaura ara fiimad baginning in tha uppar laft hand cornar, laft to right and top to bottom, as many frames aa required. This following diagrams illustrate the method: Les cartes, planches, tableaux, etc., peuvent Atre filmis i des taux de rMuction diff Arents. Lorsque le document est trop grand pour Atre reproduit en un seul clichA, il est flimA A partir da I'angle supArieur geuche, de gauche A droite, et de haut an ba«, en prenant le nombre d'Imeges nAcessaire. Las diagrammas suivants illustrsnt la mAthode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 m^ Sc L SGsT "XJUS ST. GEOEGE'S SOCIETY, QUEBEC. FOVNDBD M, DCCC, XXXV> ©wncERS Am fmmMEm WITH THE REPORTS ENDING 5th JANUARY, 1851, @Q^ Quebec: PRINTED BY GILBERT STANLEY, 4, ST. ANNE STREET. 1851. S^l ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY, QUEBEC. FOUNDED M, DCCC, XXX V. ©IPIPI'GEES AlB MlgMBISES, WITIT Till',' REPORTS ENDlXa OTH JANUAllY, 185], rl PRINTED BY GILBERT STANLEY, 4, ST. ANNE STREET. 1851. ST. GEORGE'S SOCIETY. ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1850, Prescutcil OtU January^ 1851. OUR, Committee ol' Mfuiageinont about to retire from ilio administration of the affairs of the Society, by the ex- ])aiition of their term of office, have the honor in accordance ^villl invariable practice, to submit to you, a brief state- ment of their proceedings during the fast twelve montlis. Tlie performance of tliis duty, on tlie present occasion, is divesteil of mucli of the interest experienced by former boards in ottier times, from the absence of all prominent or sfilient points, to arrest tlie attention of Members, or to re- quire any lengthened notice from the Board. The Society (hu'ing the year has followed the even tenor of its way, healing the sick, relieving tlie blind, and succouring the destitute, quietly and without ostentation. It is the peculiar duty of the Board at this season to con- gratulate the Members of the comparative healthy state of the Society, and the small loss in our members experienced in the past year. Through the blessing of the Almighty we have to regret the death of one only of our members in Quebec, and of but two others abroad, or three in all out of a roll of 205. Mr. John Grainger, the oldest of our departed friends, was known to almost every man in Quebec ; in him the Society has lost a useful member, one highly esteemed lor his strict integrity, punctuality in business, and sterling good sense, qualities which have long characterised the English merchant. Mr. Wm. B. Poston, a life member, and son of one of our original and most worthy members, died at the early age of 25, urged on by the spirit of enter- prise, which has long rendered the sons of St. George insen- sible to danger, whether of the field, of the ocean, or of climate, — he left his home in 1849, on a visit to California, where he fell an untimely victim to the efTects of an un- luallhy atmosphere. Mr. W. .T. C. Benson, tho account of wh()S(? proiniitiirc dciilh ciimc recently nj)on ns with starflinj^ suddonnoss, was a sei'^^'fi^nan whom tli(5 Suciofy and tlio community at Iart^(i will loiinr rcjin't ; his active benevo- lence, lilxu'al disposition, and licntlenianly deportment, so becoming to tho hi.i^h position Iw liad rapidly attained in the commercial world, had jriiinod him many frientla ; tho gap caused by Iii.s unexpected dealli, in his 33rd year, will not soon be filled up. Tlio attentii»n of the Board was early directed to the ne- cessity of ri;mod(;llini^ the Hy-Tiaws of the Society, so as to render them conformable to the Act of Ineerpdration ob- tained in 1^1'9, but that important matter has not yet been matured by the .Sul)-Committee aj)pointed to that duty, your Board, therefore, reeommend this subject to the con- sideration of their successors. The only event eunneeted with the Society, which has occurrcul durinf^ tho past year, and whicdi it becomes the duty of the l3oanl to iu)lieo, is the cele1)ration of our anni- versary on St. George's day, an event of abidinir interest with tiie Society — no part of tlie duty of tho Board has given greater satisfaction to all concerned, than the jirepa- ration for, and the triumphant success of the festival of 1850. 'J'ho Banners of St. Ceorgeaiid St. David were early displayed on tho morninp; of St. George's Day; at the usual hour a goodly array of the Members were duly marshalled under tiicm, and marched in procession to the Cathedral, the morning prayers were read by Dr. Mackie, and the lessons by tho Jlev. Armino Mountain, B. A., the Chaplains to the Sociciy, and a most eloquent and instructive sermon de- livered by the Lord Bishop, the Patron of the Society, being the third anniversary .sermon which his Lordship has preached in compliance with the solicitations of the Boards of Management within a comparatively short period, thus marking his continued solicitude for the well-being of the Society. The musical service, conducted by S. Codman, Esq., with his usual ability, kindly aided by several ladies and gentlemen amateurs of distinguished talent, was ac- knowledged to have surpassed in solemn sublimity and im- posing grandeur any similar service previously performed I cconnt ol' 1 startliti}-; ' and the a Innicvo- rlmcnt, so (liunod in oiida ; tli«i year. will to the no- ty, so as to (.ration ob- )l yo.t been that duty, Iho con- which has )ccorncs the f our anni- iiig intorest IJoard has llio ]irepa- fostival ol' 1 were early at tlie usual iniirshallcd ithodral, the the lessons ilaiiis to the sermon de- )ciety, being lOrdship has • the Boards period, thus jeing of the S. Codman, cveral ladies ent, was ac- uity and im- y performed I in Quebec. The collection in aid of the Charitable Fund produced j620 15s. The anniversary was erjncluded by a brilliant ball and magnificent supper at St. George's Hotel in the evening. The ball was well attended by the mem- bors and their iamilies, and numerous subscribers "f other origins, thus aflbrding an opportunity, not only to the sons of St. (Jeorge and St. David, to cultivate feclinps of good will, springing from a social and friendly intercourse, but enabling the wives, sisters, and ilaughters of luembers to mingle in the merry throng, and participate in tlie joy which is felt by all true hearteil descendants of England on St. George's Day ; — the departure from the old practice, in- troduced this year by the substitution of a ball instead of a dinner, could not previously have been done, the constitu- tion of the Society from its establishment in 1835, up to the period of the passing of the Act of Incorporation, 30th May, IS-iD, having rendered it imperative to include a dinner among the observances of the day, the former constitution having been superseded by the Act of Incorporation, which forms as it were the new constitution of the Society, and in which the rule is omitted, enabled the Board, with the con- sent of the Society at large to vary, and it is hoped to im- prove upon the mode of celebrating the last anniversary. Although, therefore, the Board cannot fail to congratulate the Society upon the complete success of the St. George's Ball, they wish not to be understood to lay it down as a iixed rule, never to be departed from, that a ball should al- ways be given, they freely admit, that on many occasions, and under circumstances impossible to foresee, a dinner might be more appropriate, and better suited to the interests and objects of the Society, and the feelings of the Members. The paramount importance of the proceedings of the Charitable Committee next claim the notice of the Board, it is our pleasing duty to acknowledge that the gentlemen forming that committee have zealously discharged their be- nevolent task and, in administering the relief which the in- creased resources of the Society, has enabled them to dis- pense to a large number of our fellow countrymen, who have been overtaken by misfortune, it is but just to add they have evinced a sound judgment, wise discrimination, and praise- wortliy generosity, tlio nimibcr of casrs relieved ihe year amount to 44. — and the amount expendetl to XS7 })s. Sd,, principally in providing infirm jjcrsoiis with i)assagos to England, or in forwarding poor emigrants to thoir friends in other parts of the province, in boanl and lodging and dona- tions of money, tVc. The details are given in the report of the Charital)le Committee. The Board refer with extreme satisfaction to the report of the Treasurer, which for the Ifith time shows a constant steady yearly increase in the funds, this happy result is not to be attributed to fortuitous causes, it is due chiefly to the be- nevolent feeling and love of tlieir kindred which dwells in every English breast, stimulated it must be admitted by the untiring perseverance and zealous care of Mr. Symes our respected treasurer, they further beg to direct attention to the report of the Committee of Accounts showing the actual state of the funds, and proving in a manner which defies all doubt, that the prosperity of the Society is permanent and increasing. The happy exemption of the Society from any serious di- minution of its numbers by death, and the addition of live new members during the year, has slightly increased the total number on the roll, it is much to be desired, that the efforts of members during the ensuing year may be directed towards augmenting our numbers by enlisting such of our countrymen who have not joined our ranks, to enroll them- selves under our banners, the adoption of a proposal to reduce the fee for life membership to JG5 would xnuterially contrir bute to this object. ^ In concluding the report, the Board cannot fail to congra- tulate the Society on the prosperous condition we have at- tained, an existence of fifteen years, attended by a constant increase of numbers, of strength and of resources has gained for the Society a corporate character, and ensures it an en- during stability. All which is nevertht less respectfully submitted. THOS. LliOYD, President St. George's Society, Quebec, 6th January, 1851. ps Mackie. HONORARY MEMBERS Lieut. Gent'iul Lord Seaton, G. C. B. aud G. C. H.t Lieut. Colonel Kirby, R. A.f Colonel Prince, Canada West Militia. f Kev. Joseph Hudson, Chaplain to H. M. Forces.! Rev. Georije Cowell, Chaplain to H. M. Forces. Rev. R. Surges, A. B., Nicolet.f Rev. Jatiper Hume NicolLs, AI. A.f Lennoxville. ORDINARY MEMBERS. Jlavie.s, \V. H. A. l>alkin, H. S. Dalkin, F.. J. Andrews, F, H. • Atkinson, William f Archer, .Toseph Austin, Francis,-Sen. Andrews, Frederick Ayors, Stephen Ardoiiin, (jlias. J. Andorson, Patrick Adams, W. C. B Bcinner, ,iohn * Burrage, Rev. R. R. * Brooke, John ♦ Brown, E. H. Bristow, William f Bartlett, Edward Brockiesby, Henry A. Seswick, Geo. Bickell, Thomas Bennett, William Boxer, Edwsrd, C.B., Captain, R.N. Bennet, Benson Benjamin, Isaac f Boys, George Banfield, Wm. Bankier, Jame^i Cary, Thomas • Cole, Benjamin • Codman, Stephen Cole, William E. Corner, J. M. Charlton, P. T. Dallimore, Samuel Daikers, Benjamin F Klli.^, Willian> Eadon. Willi.iiii l'"letch«r, John Firman. \\ . Kit ell. Ofo. G (iingor, Williani * Gibsonc, Geo. F. * Gibsonc, Henry W. Gowen, Hammond Glover, Thomas Guflin, W. H. Gillard, Wm. G is borne. F. j\. f n Hawkins, Alfred ♦ Hobrough, Josliua Heathlield, Matthew Hall, Geo. Benson Holehouse, Wm. Hull, Edwin Hayter, John Holwell, W. A. Hatch, Henry Hawkins, Edwin Hawkin.s Alfred G. Jones, John Julyan. Penrose (I'l D.A.C.G, \ .tones, Edwin Jewell, Thomas Jones, Jos. Benj. Jaques, Dr. Edward K Kimlin, Wnn., M.D. Kins, Edwin, f Knight, Henry 1. LiU, John * Lomas, Robert Lecheininant, W J^ecronier, J. ('• Leaycrat't, Jos. W'ni, M Meyer, W. B. ♦ Maxhani, John May, Thomas Newton, W. J. ' Nelson, John Newton, John Nettle, Richard Overell, Joseph Ovcrell, J. C. O II R Rovvliottom, John ♦ Russell, Willis Robinson, J. G. Sewell, Dr. James A. * Sewell.Rev. H. D.,M. A • f Stayner, T. A. f Spires, Anthony Symes, Ueorfr . , Secrclan, Chnri..s Simon, F. W. f Sharpies, Charles Stride, Robert Shaw, Richard J. T Trijiije, Thomas • Tweddell, Thomas ♦ Tozer, Samuel Twiname, William | Tilley, John W Wysc, Frederick * VVainwright, Richard Wicksteed, Horatio A. | Wilson, J. T. Ware, William Welch, James D. Wait, Rev. W. W. f Williams, Zaccheus Wilson, John Wilson, M. J. Wilson, W. C. Wilkins, Thonias Ynte= James Pi ice, William ' Poole, James • Poston, Edward Peverly, John Penny, William Pool, R. H. Payne, Samuel Porter, H. H. Potts, George Patton, James riees, Rev. R, G. S Tliose maiked ihiis (•) .n.. OiiKiniil iMcmbers, ^"■'■^ ? Those marked thus(1);ii'^ Absent. i:j OBITUARY LIST OF LIFE MEMBERS. riie Right Honorable George, Earl of Durham, G.C.B., Patron, Died al Cowes, Isle of Wight, 28th July, 1840, at the age of 48 years. The Right Honorable Lord Sydenhann, G'.CB. Died at Kingston, C. W. September, 1841 , at the age of 42 years. The Rijrlit Hononibli; Sir Charles Bagot, G.C.B. Died at Kingston, C. W., 18Hi May, 1843, at the age of 62 years. William Kemble, past President. Died at Quebec, 5th March, 1845, at the aye of 64 yaars. Cliarles Gibbs Gorlley. Died at Dartmouth, England, 24th March, I84(), at the age of 35 years. Froste Ralph Gray. Died at Quebec, Ilfh April, 1846, at the age of 38 years. Jam«s John Lowndes. Died at St. Foy, near Quebec. 23rd July, 184(i, at the age of 4J years. Th« Right Honorable Lord Metcalfe, G.C.B, Patron. Died at his seat, near Basingstoke, Hants, 5th September, 1S46, at the age of 62 years. JohnJellery. Died at Quebec, ISth December, 1846, at the age of 52 years. Anthony Anderson, the age of 80 years. Died at Hedlty Lodge, Quebec, 3rd April, 1847, al John Racey, M. D. E., one of the Physicians to the Society. Died al Quebec, 25lh October, 1847, at the age of 39 years. William Phillips. Died at Quebec. 4th April, 1849, at the age of 59 years. John Charlton Fisher, past President. 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