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ALSO, THB SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada FOR THE YEAR 1891. WITH LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS. " Priaon reform is not Bentimentalism, . . . it believes in the proper punishment of criminals as necessary to the security of society . . . and as best, every way, for criminals themselves.— ^riTtX^rAo/. (.51) \. INDEX. Prison Reform Conference - Constitution, Extracts from ' Vjover Constitution — Branches ry fcixpert Opinion ., Seventeenth Annual Report of the Prisoners' Aid Associatioi. . . 1*7 Prisoners' Aid Association Annual Meeting, Resolutions and List of Officials jg Minutes of Work of Association 19 Acknowledgments iq The Objects of the Association OQ The Jail Sunday School, Men's Department 21 " >" " Women's Department 22 Report of the Central Prison Sunday School 23 Report of Night School at Central Prison, Junior DeparVment '. . . . 24 " " " " Senior Department.... 25 Central Prison Night Schools-A note from Warden Massie 27 The Andrew Mercer Reformatoiy Sunday School 28 Treasurer's Statement oo Subscriptions for 1891 , ■30 Municipal Grants for 1891 '32 The Prison Reform Commissioners have made their recommendations. These recommendations have been endorsed by experts and by a Con- ference composed of delegrates from all the churches and from thirty-two other public bodies. We trust our legrislators— both Dominion and Provincial— will lose no unnecessary time in giving full effect to the same. PRISON REFORM CONFERENCE, A Provincial Conference Considers the Question of Prison Reform. Delegates from Seven Church Courts and from tuihty-two other organizations. Some time ago a Provincial Conference was held, at which the need of Prison Reform was so forcibly presented that the Ontario Government appointed Mr. J. W. Langmuir, Hon. Chas. Drury, Dr. A. M. Rosebrugh, Mr. A. F. Jury, and Hon. T. W. Anglin, commissioners, to investigate and report as to needed improvements in the penal and reformatory system of the Province. This comn;:s- sion made thorough inquiry, first, as to the actual state of things, and then as to the improvements suggested by those understanding the question ; subsequently visiting and seeing for themselves the various institutions in the United States where improved methods have been adopted. They have drawn up a report in which many radical changes are recommended, a noticeable feature being the great attention given to the department of juvenile criminality. They refer to grave defects in the criminal law, and recommend that representations be made to the Federal Government with regard to the same, and also with regard to the great need of a Dominion Reformatory for young men — first offenders — between the ages of 16 and 30. To discuss the recommendations made and to urge upon the Governments and the municipalities the desirability of putting them into immediate operation, was the object of this Conference. It was called together by the Prisoners' Aid Association, of which Dr. Rosebrugh is the Corresponding Secretary, and was held in Shaftesbury Hall. The following list of those in actual attendance shows the representative character of the meeting : 6 Delegates Present. Dominion, Delegates. The Presbyterian Church in Canada— Rev. A. Gilray, Mr. Robt. Kilgour, Mr. W. B. McMurrich. The Baptist Church (Ontario and Quebec)— Mr. Robert Hall, Yorkville. The CongregationalUnion (Ontario and Quebec)— Rev. Dr. Bur- ton, Toronto ; Rev. Geo. Robertson, B.A. The W. C. T. Union— Mrs. M. Fawcett, Mrs. D. V. Lucas. The Dominion Government — J. G. Moylan, Esq., Inspector of Penitentiaries. Ontario Ddegates. The Anglican Church, Toronto Diocese— Rev. A. J. Broughall, M.A,, Rev. T. W. Patterson, Deer Park ; Rev. J. C. Roper, M.A., Hon. G. W. Allan, Moss Park ; Dr. J. G. Hodgins. Niagara Diocese- Rev. Thomas Geoghegan, Dr. Gaviller. Ontario Diocese — Rural Dean Bogart. Roman Catholic Church, Province of Toronto— Rev. J. J. Mc- Cann, V.G. The Methodist Church, Toronto Conference— Rev. M. Benson, Mr. Warring Kennedy, Rev. Dr. Johnston. Guelph Conference — Rev. J, W. Holmes, Stratford. Bay of Quinte Conference- Rev. C. W. Watch, Oshawa. Toronto Ministerial Association— Revs. T. W. Campbell, D.D. (Reformed Episcopal), H. Johnston, D.D. (Methodist), Geo. Rob- ertson, B.A. (Congregationalist), Septimus Jones, M.A. (Episcopal). Barrie Ministerial Association — Rev. D. D. McLeod, Barrie. Toronto Y. M. C. A.— Dr. C. S. Elliot, Deer Park ; William McCuUough, General Secretary. Ontario S. S. Association— Mr. L. C. Peak, Mr. Alfred Day. Ontario W. C. T. U— Mrs. M. S. Fawcett. The Prison Reform Commission — Mr. J. W. Langmuir, Hon. T. W. Anglin, Dr. A. M. Rosebrugh, Mr. A. F. Jury. The Prisoners' Aid Association— Mr. W. H. Howland, Mr. E. A. Meredith, LL.D., Dr. A. M. Rosebrugh, Mr. E. Taylor,^ Miss Lydia A. Zinkan. Prisoners' Aid Association, London — Mrs. Hutchinson. Toronto City Mission— Mr. W. G. Storm, Mr. R. Hall, Mt. Chas. J. Page, Jr. University of Toronto— Sir Daniel Wilson. iy\ :i ^r iy\ ■i r Knox College, Toronto — Rev. Wm. Macljaren, D.D. Royal Templars of Temperance — Rev. A. M. Phillips, M.A., Euclid Avenue ; Mr. G. M. Lee, Yorkville Avenue ; Mr. F. Buch' anan, Parkdale. Associated Charities — Mrs. Brett. Victeria Industrial School — Mr. E. A. Meredith, LL.D., Mr. Beverley Jones. Girls' Industrial School — Mrs. J. Harvie. Children's Aid Society— Dr. Oldright, Mr. J. J. Kelso, Mr. J. S. Coleman. House of Industry — Mr. John Baillie, Prof. W. Ashley. Canadian Institute— Mr. A. Harvey (Pres.), Mr. E. A. Meredith, LL.D., Mr. E. F. Mendall. Young Women's Christian Guild, Toronto — Mrs. J. Harvie. Toronto Humane Society — Dr. J. G. Hodgins, Canon DuMoulin, Mr. J. J. Kelso, Mrs. S. G. Wood. St. Vincent de Paul Society — Mr. J. J. Murphy, Crown Land Department ; Mr. J. J. Mallon. Industrial Refuge and Aged Woman's Home — Mrs. Gunther, Mrs. Thorn. Girls' Home — Mrs. R. I. Walker, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. J. G. Scott. Orphans' Home and Female Aid Society — Mrs. W. E. Austen, Mts. Wm. Hope, Mrs. Charlotte E. Leigh, Mrs. John Cawthra. The Law and Order League of Toronto — StaflF Inspector Archi- bald, Mr. James Thomson, Mr. R. A. Boulton. The Haven — Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Hills. Young Men's Liberal Club— President Yeigh, Mr. S. T. Wood, ex-President McCrimmon. Toronto Trade and Labor Council — Mr. D. J. O'Donoghue, Mr. J. Armstrong, Mr. A. McOormick, Mr. G. W. Dawes, Mr. R. L. Simpson. Public Institutions — Warden Massie, Central Prison ; Mr. R. W. Laird, Mrs. M. J. O'Rielly and Miss M. C. Elliot, Mercer Reform- atory ; Mr. Thos. McCrosson, Penetanguishene Reformatory for boys ; Mr. John Cameron, (Woodstock), Gaoler. Others, not classified — Messrs. George Scott, David Carey, Robt. Glockling, G. T. Beales, G. E. Corney, Toronto ; R. S. Bftird, Rev. Dlr. Sutherland, Mr. R. W. Lance, Toronto ; Mr. R. L. Simpson, Tbrdnto ; Miss Christine Muldoon, Mr. Malcolm Gibbs, Toronto. It is worthy of note that these delegates, representing aa they do some thirty-nine public bodies, wera all elected to attend this con- JjBrence by the societies named. Opening Procebdingh. After the delegates had registered Mr. Howland took the chair and called upon Rev. J. J. McCann, V. G., to lead in prayer. He then gave an account of the objects of the meeting. They had been called together, he said, for action. At a previous conference they had pointed out the desirability of a commission being appointed, and now that the Government had acceded to their re Thib resolution was seconded by Rev. Thos. Geoghegan, of Ham- ilton, and supported by Sir Daniel Wilson, Canon DuMoulin, Mr. Beverley Jones, Rev. Dr. Johnston, Governor Cameron, of Wood- stock, Dr. Gaviller, of Hamilton, and by the Chairman, Mr. E A. Meredith, LL.D. — Carried. 10 Mr. Langmuir's Statement. Mr. J. W. Langmuir, chairman of the Prison Commisaion, being called upon, thanked the Conference for the kindly and apprecia- tive manner in which the sixteen recommendations relative to children had been received. " It was for those interested in this movement to say if the results of the Commission were satisfactory, and he had every confidence in saying that if the Conference approved of the conclusions the Commissioners had arrived at they would be adopted by the Ontario Government and carried out before many years were over. S^'rong pressure should also, he thought, be brought to bear on the Dominion Government to aid in carrying out the recommendations made. " j; Reformatory for Bovs. The next resolution was moved by Rev. Dr. Johnston and seconded by Rev. A. Gilray : " That, whereas, the recommendations of the Commission with re- spect to the re-organization of the Reformatory for boys at Penetangui- shene is in accord with the published evidences regarding the working of boya' reformatories in other countries ; " Resolved, — That this Conference fully concurs in the same, and respectfully urees the Ontario Government to take immediate steps for the purchase of a suitable farm, not too far removed from the centres of population, with a view (1st) to the adoption of the cottage system, (2nd) a better system of classification, and (3rd) with a view to the adoption of farm life on the part of the boys to a much greater extent than appears to be now possible. " And, whereas, it appears that in many cases boys are now sent to the Reformatory instead of to the Industrial School, on the ground that a saving to the municipality is effected thereby, '* Resolved, — That in the opinion of this Conference, the Reformatory should be placed by the Government on the same footing as the Indus- trial School viih regard to the liability of municipalities for the main- tenance of the boys sent from said municipalities, so that there shall be no inducement on the ground of economy to send boys to the Reform- atory who should be sent to the Industrial School." The resolution was adopted after discussion. Reformatory for Girls, - . The following resolution was then moved by Mr. Beverley Jones and seconded by Rev. Manly Benson : " That the recommendations of the Commission with respect to the removal of the Ontario Refuge for Girls from proximity to the Woman's Reformatory in Toronto, and the establishment of the same on farm *^ is 11 land and on the cottage plan in hereby endorsed by this Conference, and the Ontario Government ia respectfully urged to take the neces- sary steps to carry out this recommendation at an early date ; and, further, that recommendations 13, 14, 15 and 16 of the Commission with regard to the indeterminate sentences and parole system, making refractory children wards of the State during minority, and recom- mending the organization of branch associations to take the supervision of such children, are hereby endorsed by this Conference ; that we desire to call the attention of the Ontario Government and the com- munity at large to the importance of this recommendation ; and that we recommend that the Dominion Government be asked to make such changes in the criminal law as may be necessary in order to '^ive full effect to the same. " The resolution wab adopted. The Pardoning Power. The next resolution was moved by Rev. Dr. MacLaren, of Knox College, and seconded by Rev. C. W. Watch, Oshawa : — " That in the opinion of this Conference, the confliction of authority between the Dominion and the Provincial Governments respecting the pardoning power, so far as relates to youths committed to the Refuge aad S«formatories of Ontario, is fraught with the most serious conse- quences in the reclamation of the youths in such iii8titutions. "And whereas the Provincial Government has full executive control over the various Refuges, Reformatories, and Industrial Schools for the custody and care of youths who have committed offences against the law of the Dominion, or of the Province ; such youths, ^hue in- mates of these institutions, being directly under the supervision and inspection of officers appointed by the Provincial Government, who, from the exercise of such constant supervision, are best qualified to judge as to how and when the pardoning, commuting, or remitting anthority should be exercised ; this Conference very strongly concurs iu the recommendation of the Prison Reform Commissioners, as set out in their Report to the Ontario Government and to the following effect : That such changes be made in the Dominion laws as may be found necessary to confer on the Provincial Government and its officers all requisite authority to pardon, parole, apprentice, board ou.,, and gen- erally deal with and exercise control over all children and youths sen- tenced or committed to, or placed in the Reformatory for boys, the Refuge or Reformatory for girls, and the Industrial Schools of the Province, whether such boys and girls have been sentenced or com mitted to, or placed in such institutions under the provisions of Dominion or Provincial laws : » " Therefore, be it resolved, that a delegation, composed of gentle men to be nominated by the Prisoners' Aid Association Committee, be appointed to wait upon the Hon. Sir John Thompson, Minister of Jus- tice of the Dominion of Canada, to respectfully present the views of this Conference, with the object of remedying the serious defects now existing." The resolution was adopted. > k ^5? 12 Young Criminals — Fiest Offenders. On motion of E. A. Meredith, LL.D., seconded by Rev. Dr. Johnston, it was resolved, " That this Conference ia fully alive to the frightful evils necessarily resulting from the association of youthful offenders with the most de- praved and hardened criminals in the Central Prison, and in the Kings- ton and other penitentiaries in the Dominion, and cordially concurs in the recommendation of the Prison Commissioners (as contained in clauses 28, 29 and 31 of their report and hereto annexed) in regard to the necessity for the establishment of a special reformatory for young men between the ages of 16 and 30, and that this Conference recommends that the subject be brought under the notice of the Federal Govern- ment, with a view to the necessary steps being taken for the establish- ment of £uch institution ; and that the Committee already appointed by this Conference be hereby authorized to submit this matter to the Hon. the Minister of Justice." ' 28. With a view to overcoming the evil, and in many cases fatal, results of associating young men, who have been convicted of -^ first felony or serious misdemeanor, with the most depraved and har^. led criminals in the Central Prison, Kingston Penitentiary, and the other penitentiaries of the Dominion, it is urgently recommended that the strongest pressure be brought to bear on the Dominion Government by the Government and Legislative Assembly of the Province, as well as by all societies and individuals inteiested in the reformation of crim- inals, for the establishment of an industrial reformatory for this class, which institution shall incorporate in its methods of treatment all the best features of the Elmira system, and the systems in operation in the other establishments of a similar kind in the United States. ' 29. That to this reformatory be committed all young men between the ages of seventeen and thirty, who have been convicted for the first time of a felony or serious misdemeanor, and who in the opinion of the judges imposing sentence are proper cases for reformatory treatment ; all prisoners sent to this reformatory to be committed for an indeter- minate period. '31. That the sentence of those committed to the proposed refor- matory for young men be in all cases indeterminate with a maxinmm limit, and that commissioners or others be empowered to make regula- tions for the management of the reformatory, to establish a system of grades and marks, or such other means of stimulating the inmates to habits of order and industry and promoting their reformation as they may deem best ; to liberate on parole such of the inmates as by their attention to work, diligence in study, observance of the rules, earnest efforts to reform, and general good conduct, have proved t*>at they will do their duty faithfully in any position in which they may be E laced, and to discharge unconditionally those who having been paroled ehave well for any appointed time. ' Reformatory for Inebriates. It was then moved by Rev. Manly Benson, and seconded by Rev. J. W. Holmes, Stratford, •' That this Conference cordially approves of the recommendations of the commissioners with regard to the establishment of one or more -aMBi^MMMMMMH 13 industrial reformatories for inebriates (Nos. 18, 19, 20, and 21) out of the funds derived from the fees for provincial licenses, as also the suggestion that said fees might be temporarily increased for that pur- pose. We also approve of the introduction of cumulative sentences, indeterminate sentences, and the parole system in connection with said reformatory or reformatories for inebriates ; and this Conference would respectfully urge the Ontario Government to take the necessary steps for giving full eflFect to these recommendations. " The resolution was adopted. Tramps \nd Vagrants. The following resolution, moved by Rev. Manly Benson, and seconded by Rev. J. W. Holmes, Stratford, was also adopted : '* That recommendations 22 and 23 with regard to tramps and vag- rants are approved of by this Conference ; that able-boaied tramps and vagrants should be compelled to do hard labor, and that it should be obligatory on the part of the County Councils to provide the common gaols with plenty of stone to be broken, or other work approved of by the prison inspector. We also approve of cumulative sentences being made applicable to this class of misdemeanants, and cannot too strongly condemn the present system of repeatedly sending this class of offend- ers to gaol on short sentences. " Pooh Houses. The next resolution was moved by Rural Dean Pollard and sec- onded by Rev. T. W. Patterson : "That recommen lations 24, 25, 26 and 27, with regard to the dis- position of the homeless, destitute and insane, are hereby endorsed by this Conference ; that the establishment of poor houses should be made compulsory on the part of County Councils, and that some more effective means should be adopted for the more prompt removal of the insane from the county gaols." The resolution was adopted. Classification in Gaols. ■. ■.. ■ It was moved by Hon. G. W, Allan, seconded by Dr. Gav- iller, of Hamilton, and resolved, *' That this Conference hereby endorses the recommendation of the commissioners with respect to the classification of prisoners in the common gaols, and we desire to join the commissioners in strongly recommending, — ' That when a new gaol is built or the complete interior reconstruc- tion of an old gaol is found necessarj', the separate or cellular system now in opsration in the English locul prisons be adopted : and that whatever can be done in any gaol, without great expence, to provide 14 for even a partial adoption of the cellular system, or a more satisfac- tory classincatioD of prisoners (the proposed reduction in the number of prisoners being taken into account), should be done as soon as possible.'" Branch Associations. Moved by Rev. J. W. Holmes, Stratford, seconded by Mr. John Bailie, " That this Conference would urge the establishment of associations for the aid of discharged prisoners at all principal cities and towns in the Province, and to take the oversight of children who are "placed out" under the probation system. — Carried. Note. — The following excerpts from proceedings of societies will give some idea of the wide-spread interest taken in this Pri- son Reform Movement : 1. —From the Diocese of Ontario. It was moved by Judge McDonald, seconded by James Shannon, and resolved, " That the Executive Committee of the Diocese of Ontario, in session duly assembled, desires to express its deep sympathy with the great work of Prison Reform, and its earnest deeire that the confer- ence to be held in the City of Toronto on the 27tli inst. , may result in great good, and that the Rev. Canon Burke, Rev. Rural Dean Pollard, the Rev. Rural Dean Bogart, His Honor Judge Senkler, Dr. Walkem, Chancellor of the Diocese, and the mover be and are hereby appointed a deputation on behalf of the Church of England in this Diocese to attend said Conference." 2. — From the Ottawa Ministerial Conference. Resolved, " That we heartily approve of the work and aims of the Prison Reform Association, and assure them of our cordial co-operation ; that the Rev. J. Wood, our Secretary, be our delegate to the Convention to be held in Toronto. We might also quote from a communication received from Mrs. Wiley, the Secretary of the Ontario W.C.T.U. She writes : " We have appointed Mrs. M. S. Fawcett and Mrs. Dixon, of Tor- onto, and Mrs. Judge Jones, of Brantford, as our delegates. You have the sympathy of the W.C.T.U. in your noble work, and we wish you God-speed." Delegates from the following churches and societies were unable to be present, although appointed to attend the Conference : The Diocese of Huron, The Niagara Methodist Conference, The Montreal Methodist Conference, Trinity College, Victoria College, WyoliflPa College, The Upper Canada Law Society, The National and Dominion Division Sons of Tempe.ance, The Girls' Industrial School and The Boys' Home, Toronto. I <^f EXPERT OPINION. FROM OKNERAL BRIIfKERHUFF, OF OHIO. " I have read with interest and pleasure the Prison Reform pro- positions of the Prisoners' Aid Association of Canada, and heartily approve of them. Our Ohio Board of Charities and Corrections, for many years past, have recommended similar propositions upon our State authorities, and to a large extent have secured legislative action, so that in the main they now have the sanction of law. " FROM W. M. B. ROUND, SBCRBTARY NEW YORK STATE PRISON ASSOCIATION. " You have the truism before you and believe in it, viz. ; no reduction of crime without reformation of criminals ; no reforma* tion of criminals wi^ out classification and systematic educative labor ; no classification and systematic educative labor practicaUe without entire unification of your prison system." PROM HON. CHAS. DUDLEY WARNER, OF HARTFORD, CON. " As soon as it is evident that a man belongs to the criminal class, that his intention is to live by preying upon society, he should be locked up and be forced to earn his living by labor. He should be incarcerated exactly as an insane person is shut up, until he is fit to have his liberty. If he can be reformed at all it will be by such a drill affectinr, the body, the intellect, and the morals as is given at Elmira, long enough to affect the whole nature by giving new h-abits. The defect at Elmira is that the sentence is not inde- terminate. Convicts can only be held there for cue maximum time for which they could have been sentenced. There should be no limit any more than with the insane." FROM THE REPORT OF THE PRISON REFORM CONFERENCE HELD IN 1889 '* Dr. La veil. Warden of the Kingston Penitentiary, said he had visited Elmira prison. Over 80 per cent, of the men discharged • ainy? ''"* !i' t ^ 1< on the parole system had been reformed. It was not indiscrim- inate or careless parole. A young man thus discharged was not discharged without employment and care. They were not thrown loosely upon society. This institution was doing a remarkable work, and we would never be on the right track until we got a similar institution. The other States were recognizing the value of this system, and were adopting it." " Warden Massie said the Elmira institution had accomplished a work that had never been reached by prison management before. So complete and perfect was this system that it was impossible to suggest improvement. If such a system could be introduced into Canada it would unquestionably result advantageously." FBOM THE PRI80X REFORM COMMISSIONERS REPORT. ''It is urgently recommended that the strongest pressure be brought to bear on the Dominion Government . . . for the establishment of an industrial reformatory, which institution shall incorporate in its methods of treatment all the best features of the Elmira system, and the systems in operation in the jther establishments of a similar kind in the United States." Conununlcatlons on the subject of Prison Reform should be addressed to Dr A. M. Rosebrugh, Oorrespondios Secretary and Trear ^er Pris- oners' Aid Association, 131 Ohurcli Street, Toronto. . -% r ' % 17 THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ^prisoners' ^ib ^Association of Canaba. The Annual Meeting of this Association was held, by kind permission of Rev. Dr. Parsons and the Session, in Knox Church, on Thursday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m. The following, among others, were present : Rev. Dr. Parsons, Rev. J. V. Smith, Rev. Wm. Frizzell, Ph.B., Rev. Thos. Geoghegan, of Hamilton; Rev. W. F. Wilson, Rev. Dr. Burton, Rev. J. W. Holmes, of Stratford; Mr. Robert Hall, City Missionary ; Mr. Hamilton Cassels, Dr. Rose- bnigh, Mr. James Thomson, Mr. J. S. Coleman, Mr. James Boddy, Warden Massie and Mr. E. Taylor. The chair was taken by Mr. Howland in the absence of Hon. S. H. Blake, the president. The meeting was opened with the reading of the scriptures and prayer by Rev. Dr. Parsons. The chairman, in his address, referred to the practical work done by the Society outside the prisons (see page 17), the Night School in the Central Prison, and also to the spiritual work done inside the prisons by the faithful S. S. teachers, by the members of the Toronto Ministerial Association, as well as by Mr. Taylor the agent of the association. He also referred to the system of employing a paid chaplain in large prisons, and expressed his decided preference for the Toronto system. Rev. Mr. Geogehgan, in speaking to the first resolution, said he could not withhold his sympathy from an association that was doing such grand work for the unfortunate of society as the Prisoners' Aid Association was doing. Warden Massie referred specially to the great good accom- plished by the Night School. Mr. Hall spoke of the work at the County Gaol and referred to cases of thorough reformation there. (See page 19). Several speakers referred to the very large per centage of monies returned by discharged prisoners to whom temporary loans have been made, while Dr. Parsons referred to the large amount of crime that is the direct result of the liquor business, and called on all good citizens to unite in putting down the accursed traffic. 18 RESOLUTIONS AT ANNUAL MEETING. Moved by Rev. Thos. Geoghegan, of Hamilton, seconded by Warden Maasie, and resolved, " That the reports of the various officers be taken as read, that this meeting recognizes with deep satisfaction the helpful character of the work of the Association, and its steady development and advance in the direction of increased usefulness, and that the work done by this Association commends itoelf to the sympathy and support of the Chris- tian public of this Province. " Moved by Rev. Dr. Burton, and resolved, " That it being essential to the success of the work Df the Association that "Branches" should be established in the principal cities and towns in the Province, so that discharged prisoners returning to their homes may find the beneficial infiuences of the Association still about them : Resolved, that this meeting would urge on Christian people in all important towns and cities to organize "Branch Associations " as soon as possible. " Moved by Rev. Wm. Frizzell, Ph.B., seconded by Rev. Dr. Parsons, and resolved, " That the thanks of this meeting be given T. F. Chamberlain, M.D., as the representative of the Government ; to the City of Toronto and the memDers of the Council ; to the Municipal Councils and private subscribers who have supported the Association during the past year ; and to Rev. Dr. Parsons and the Session of Knox Church, for the use of the church for holding the Annual Meeting." Moved by Rev. J. V. Smith, seconded by Mr. Robert Hall, and resolved, " That the reports of the various officers as presented be adopted, and that the following officers be appointed for the year 1891 : President. HON. S. H. BLAKE. - > Vice-Presidents. \V, H. Rowland, Esq., Hon. Edward Blake, J. G. HoDGTNS, LL.D. John Hoskin, Q.C, A. Farley, Esq. Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary. A. M. ROSEBRUGH, M.D. Assistant Treasurer. D. Macoillivray, E.sq. Secretary. Saml'El E. Roberts, Esq. E. A. Meredith, LL.D., W. B McMcrrich, Esq., Sutherland Stayner, Esq., Clark Gamble, Esq., < ESSE 19 MINUTES OF PRACTICAL WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION. Total number discharged from the City prisons during the year, 2110. The number assisted by the Society, 796. Employment found for 174. Provisions given to 140 families. Rent paid for 18. Articles of clothing given 160. Assisted with tools or other materials 52. Railway fares paid to homes or where employment could be obtained for 72. Articles of furniture given 21. Loan^ to discharged prisoners ^337.67. Repaid during year $214. The agent and Bible woman have made 217 visits to the prisons and 487 visits outside in the interests of the prisoners and their families. It is a noteworthy fact that during the last four years 89% of all moneys advanced to discharged prisoners has been returned. The advancement of small loans to enable men to make a fresh start has always been an important feature of our work. You will also find reports as follows: — 1. From Superintendent of Central Prison Sunday School. 2. Superintendent Andrew Mercer Reformatory Sunday School. 3. Report of the School conducted and manf^ed by the Associa- tion in the Central Prison. 4. Statement of receipts and disbursements of the Association for the past year. We have great pleasure in stating that we believe the work is constantly increasing in power and usefulness, and the experience which we have gained is enabling us to accomplish more efficiently the duties which the Government have committed to our care. All of which is respectfully submitted. S. H. Blake, President. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. The thanks of the Association are due to the following, viz. : To the Ontario Government for kind encouragement and help. To all the officers of the Jail, Central Prison, and Andrew Mer- cer Reformatory for their kind and hearty co-operation. To friends for parcels of cast-off clothing. Upper Canada Bible Society for Bibles. The WiUard Tract Society for periodicals. 20 I To the large number of teachers for so faithfully conducting the S. S, work every Sunday. To the officials of the Government and of the various prisons for the uniform courtesy that has been extended to the officers and teachers of the Association, and more especially to Dr. Chamber- lain Inspector of Prisons ; James Massie, Esq., Warden of the Central Prison ; Mrs. O'Reilly and Mrs. Coady, of Andrew Mercer Reformatory, and John Green, Esq., Governor of Toronto Jail. Above all we thank and praise (iod for the great blessing that has attended our work. THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. The objects of this Association are the reformation of offenders, their welfare when discharged, and prison reform. The means employed are : 1. A mission in the Central Prison. 2. A mission in the Reformatory for Women. 3. A mission iu the County Jail. 4. A night school for secular education in the Central Prison. 5. The employment of an agent and a Bible woman for the welfare of discharged prisoners. 6. The distribution of prison reform literature, and the use of other means for awakening a more general interest in the cause of prison reform. 7. The formation of Branch Societies in different parts of the Province of Ontario. 8. The maintenance of a central office in the City, at 150 Simcoe St. , as a place of call and shelter for prisoners after their dis- charge. 9. A preaching service weekly, in the Central Prison and Fe- male Reformatory, by members of the Toronto Ministerial Associ- ation. _r t tl LiiE JAIL SUNDAY SCHOOL. .r I: Men's Department. . The work of the Prisoners' Aid Association in the jail during he past year has been much the same as in former yeara, and has een productive of much good. In both the women's and men's Sunday schools God has given us much encouragement, aud although there has been a reduction in the number of arrests this year, yet the attendance at the school has improved. Miss Anna Cull was, two years ago, appointed Assistant Super- intendent, and has been very successful in conducting the women's services and Sunday school. Mr. John Wood was, a year ago, appointed Assistant Superin- tendent in the men's department in order to relieve me somewhat, and thus enable me to visit and hold services among prisoaers held for serious crimes, and who are not permitted to come to school. The men engaged in the kitchen, hospitals and corridors are visited by others, so that every prisoner in the building is reached. We have eleven male teachers all having love for the work and all having faith in the power of the Gospel to reach the most degraded. During the year the total attendance of prisoners at the men's Sunday school was 1867, or an average of 35. The attention to the lessons has been very marked, and a number of men have given clear evidence of true conversion. An old man who, having been convicted of drunkenness again and again, and whose case was considered hopeless, professed con- version three years ago. On his discharge we got him a home, then work, and two weeks ago this dear old man came to bid me goodbye. He showed me a letter from his son and a bunch of bills (dollar) which the son had sent him to fetch him to his home, and the old man said as he bade me farewell, with many tears, ' Thank God and you fur the great change. Three years ago this money would have gone to the tavern and I to jail, but now I have no desire for drink." Another big strong fellow who, as he himself says, vm " never any good," was converted five months ago in prison and is now a steady workman and a happy witness for Jesus. Other cases could also be mentioned. 22 Over 2000 papers (religious) have been supplied to the men and are read with much interest. Mr. John Wood kindly framed a number of texts for us which now adorn the chapel walls. A total of 118 services have been held on Sundays amongst the men in various parts of the jail, and on Christmas morning, as our custom is, the teachers entertained all the prisoners — over 200 men and women — to a good Christmas breakfast, which was fol- lowed by a gospel service which was blessed to several. We cannot too heartily express our thanks to Governor Green, Deputy-Governor Ewing and all the officers for their courtesy and the ready help afforded us by them in this work at all times. Yours sincerely, Robert Hall, Oen. Supl. of Jail Sunday School work. 9th November, 1891. ill WOMEN H DEPARTMENT. We report an unbroken year of Sunday school work. There was a total attendance of 919, or an average of from 15 to 25 at each service and a marked improvement in attention, and a regular attendance of six teachers who have been efficient, zealous and faith- ful. 40 short services have been held in the Hospital and 30 in one of the corridors, but our greatest success has come from personal dealing with the prisoners. Five precious souls have accepted Christ during the ye;ir and have since given evidence of their sincerity. Over 100 visits have been made by teachers upon discharged prisoners. Tracts and religious literature to the extent of 1050 copies have been distributed. A noticeable feature of the year was the large decrease of com- mitments for f rst offences. It is with pleasure we acknowledge the sympathetic and reliable assistance rendered by Miss Zinkan, the Association's Bible women. We also desire to thank the matrons and Jail officials for their kind co-operation. Anna Cull, Aasiatant Stiperinttitdent 8, School for Women in JaM. asss ' .^ 98 THE CENTK^.L PRISON SUNDAY SCHOOL. * The services have been carried on without interruption though- cut the year, at all times a sufficient staff of teachers being avail- able to enable us to give attention to every man in attendance. With the exception of an increased interest manifested by many of the men regarding their spiritual life, there has been nothing to specially mark the year's labours. We try to impress upon the men who make profession of a de- termination to serve the Lord, that they must daily show the reality of their professions, by their words and actions, and we trust that the Warden's observation of their conduct during the week, convinces him that many are sincerely striving to live a new life. At any rate, we are glad to be permitted to break to them the Bread of Life, and we are conHdent that the community at large, is greatly benefited by reason of this work. The Warden, Deputy- Warden and other officers are invariably courteous and helpful to us, and we desire to offer them our heartfelt thanks, for the interest wh'ch they manifest in the welfare of the men. Hamiltov Cassels. Supt. 0. P. s. a. :i 84 CENTRAL PRISON NIGHT SCHOOL. I JUNIOR DEPARTMENT. I submit herewith the report of the Junior Division of the Night School at the Central Prison for the past year. This Division of the School, like the Senior, is kept open two nights in the week. The attendance has been quite large and at present is increasing. For a statement of the attendance, the number in each class, etc. I refer you to the report of the Senior Division of the School. The following extracts from letters received from the men will show how they appreciate the work of the Night School. One writes as follows: — " For my part I think it is a very good thing for us to get a chance of learning something for our good and I mean to learn all I c& while here. I feel very thankful for this chance of thanking ou. teacher and all those doing all in their power to help us and Fhop3 they will still do this for us so that we may learn to be better men then we were when we came here. " Another writes, " I am very glad of the chance of learning something for my good, also very thankful for those who are trying to help us." Another, ' ' I am very glad to have the privilege to attend school. " And still another, "It is the first time that I ever attended school in my life. " And many others of a similar nature have been '"pcoived. As there are constant additions to the school and hardly two men just at the same stage of advancement, a great deal of individual work is necessary in order to teach each man where he needs most help Since the beginning of the year eighteen of those admitted could neither read nor write. These have made excellent progress, being able to read and write, quite intelligently, in about two months. The conduct of the men has been good and quite within the bounds of propriety. The Warden, Deputy Warden and officers have aided very materially in the management and government of the school. J. H. Madden, Assistant Teacher Central Prison Night School. ■4Mb THE CENTRAL PRISON NIGHT SCHOOL. SENIOR DEPARTMENT. It gives me pleasure to forward to you the Annual Report of the School at the Central Prison. I am glad that your Association has thought well to provide an additional teacher, thus affording instruction four evenings in the week instead of two, and to about twice as many men as hereto- fore, though, of couise, it has been done at a largely increased expense to your Association, but, I believe, there is no money that is expended to better purpose. A few extracts from the letters written by the men will indicate their appreciation of your efforts on their behalf and the benefits they derive therefrom : One says " I have attended the school for the past eight mouths and it has been a great benefit to me. I am thankful that each man may go from here feeling that his time has not been entirely lost. I, for myself, go from here not only better in learning, but better in myself. I go from here a new man in Christ Jesus." " The penny stories received by us I find are a great encourage- ment to those who really want to live a better life." Another says, "lam thankful for the privilege of the Night School. I think it is helping me a great deal. " Another "There is always something new ior one to learn, especially morality, truthfulness and integrity, and if every one that comes to school takes that out with them they will not come here again." Another says, " I never went to an English school before and all I know I have learned here, and I am truly thankful to you all and hope that you will help some poor fellow like myself to lead a better life when out among all the temptations." "May God abundantly bless you and all who give a helping hand to rescue a poor fallen sinner, and may God keep you from sick- ness so that you may let your light shine many more years, for many words whiclt you have spoken ho.ve done a great deal of good." Much more might be quoted did space permit, but sufficient has been given to show how highly the men appreciate what is being done for them by your Association, and their earnest desire to profit thereby. The following table will show the number of men on the school roll for each of the several months, as well as the number of men i 26 in each of the several classes. About one hundred men, or nearly one-third of the entire number of prisoners can, under the new arrangement, attend the school. FROM 1st OCTOBER, 1890, TO 30th SEPTEMBER, 1891. October and November December January . February March ... April .... No ON Roll 60 72 86 79 92 105 May 92 June and July ; 82 August and September . . J 74 13 6 7 7 18 19 20 25 18 15 11 8 6 6 pi ai Q ^ 11 tf X 21 13 23 21 22 23 19 22 27 26 31 31 24 25 20 25 11 33 n 7 14 23 19 19 18 17 16 The school is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the 3rd and 4th book classes, and on Wednesday and Friday evenings for the first and second book classes. Mr. Madden, the assistant teacher, has come up to our highest expectations, and has not only done good work but has become quite enthusiastic iu it and is highly esteemed by his pupils. The Warden, Mr. Massie, and the Deputy- warden, Mr. Logan, are deserving of great praise for the great interest they take in the work and the cheerful assistance they are, at all times, willing to render ; also, the guards, and especially guards Hartley and Reid, upon whom chiefly devolve the charge of the night school pupils. I would again recommend your Association to urge upon the Government the adoption of the parole system by which a prisoner, on recommendation as to improvement in general character, etc., might be admitted out on trial for three months or more before his sentence had factually expired. Again thanking your Association for the deep interest you take in the school and for the liberal supply of requisites promptly pro- vided when needed. I have the honor to remain, Yours respectfully, Jambs Boddv, Toronto, Oct. 15, 1891. Frin., C. P. Night Schod. 27 CENTRAL PRISON NIGHT SCHOOLS. A Note from Warden Mashie. My Dear Sir, — The evening classes, senior and junior, continue to be valued by the prisoners, and regularly attended by an aver- age of about seventy-five, many of whom make rapid progress. Both Mr. Boddy and Mr. Madden are specially well qualified as teachers ; they know how to adapt the instruction they seek to impart to the capacity of the prisoners, consequently they make good progress with them. When it is remembered that the evening school forms part of a system, united with and for one object, and following up its work upon other lines, the active employment at industrial pur- suits during the day, which are carried on under strict discipline, and regularity of order and habit, it will be the more readily understood how potent an incentive is formed thereby, toward the attainment of what is desired, to wit, the improvement morally and physically of the subject, the implanting of a desire for, and bringing into activity the latent qualities for the acquirement of knowledge, or it may be, the fitness for learning some useful trade, requiring adaptation and skill, qualities, which in consequence of neglect or bad habits had lain dormant and obscure under these depressing influences. Upon the majority, the system of which the evening instruction forms an important part, is productive of healthful and good results, so that they go out with new aspira- tions and purposes, and while I regret this cannot be said of all, in oonsequence of deficiency in their make up, yet the evening classes are doing a good work and are fully appreciated. Yours very truly, James Massie, Warden. Central Prison, Nov. 25th, 1891. 28 THE ANDREW MERCER REFORMATORY SUNDAY SCHOOL. We have had the great satisfaction of noticing during the past year a large reduction in the numbers at the Reformatory. We are convinced that the persistent work done by means of the Sunday School, and other services is bearing fruit in the prevention of the return of great numbers to the Institution. We ATS most hopeful and happy over the evidences of bless- ings received, and this is confirmed by many letters from those outside who are doing well and retaining the vigor of their religious convictions received during their residence in the Re- formatory. We are satisfied that the word of God is the best means for the reformation of the fallen ; the constant teaching of which bears more fruit than any other moans. The teachers have been exceedingly faithful to their trust, and though many of them come from far-away parts of the City, they are always on hand at nine o'clock on Sunday morning. The inmates seem to enjoy the Sunday School and come to it with great satisfaction. The services of Miss Zinkan, the Bible woman, to look after the inmates when discharged, procuring them situations, etc. , has borne the very best fruit. Altogether we are cheered and happy, and desire to record our grateful sense of the presence of God with us through it all. W. H. HowLAND, Stq)erinte7ulent. . . E. Y. Sams, Secretary. 29 A. M. ROSEBRUGH, M.D., TORONTO, IN ACCOUNT WITH THE PRISONERS' AID ASSOCIATION OF CANADA. For the Tear ending September 30 A, 1891. 1890. KECEIP'tS. Sept. 30. — To Balance in Canadian Bank of Commerce. . $54 69 II Loans Returned 204 35 II Government Grant 1000 00 II Municipal Grants 325 00 II Grants for Cabs 700 00 M Subscriptions 431 50 M Rent of Workshop 80 00 II Annual Meeting, Collection 11 85 II City of Toronto Grants for 1890 and 1891. 1200 00 II Central Bank Dividend 22 59 II W. Gooderham's Legacy for Literary Fund 1000 00 II Interest on h n n 27 75 $5067 73 DISBURSEMENTS. By Overdrawn Petty Cash $157 02 Loans to Discharged Prisoners 337 67 Aid II I, 627 84 Central Prison Night School 351 12 Cabs for Preaching at Central Prison 130 00 II II A. M. Reformatory 233 00 II Teaching u u 527 00 Fuel, Light and Water 161 61 Hymns, Tracts, etc 54 27 Salaries 683 33 Printing and Stationery 135 26 Postage 18 69 Interest on Simcoe Street Property 357 50 House Repairs 40 00 Advertising 38 90 Sundries 101 96 Bank Interest 3 25 Petty Cash on hand 16 20 Balance in Canadian Bank of Commerce . . 188 76 37 Shares of Building and Loan Associa- tion Stock (Gooderham Literary Fund). 994 37 $6057 73 Audited and found correct. D. Macoillivrat. fte 30 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1891. I li Adams, J 01 00 Aikenhead & Crombie . , 2 00 Aikens, Dr. W. T 1 00 Aitken, J 1 00 Allan, A. A. &Co 5 00 Allan, Hon. G. W 6 00 Ashby, Prof. W. J 2 00 Badgerow, G. W 2 00 Baldwin, Mrs. E 2 00 Baldwin, Rev. H. G. . . . 1 00 Ball, Miss 2 00 Beardmore, Geo. L 2 00 Beatty, Chadwick & Co. 2 00 Beatty, R 1 00 BeU, Chas. H 100 Best, Hy 2 00 Bishop of Toronto 5 00 Blachford, H. C, & Co. (goods) 4 00 Blake, Hon. S. H 10 00 Blake, Lash, Cassels & Holman 20 00 Blight, Wm 1 00 Boddy, Rev. Archdeacon 1 00 Bonnell, Wm 5 00 Boyd, Hon. J. A 3 00 Boyd Bros. «& Co 2 00 Brock, W. R. & Co 5 00 Brodie. J. L 1 00 Brown Bros 2 00 Brown, John 1 00 Brown, Wm 2 00 Bryce, McMurrich & Co Burden, Henry 1 00 Caldecott, Burton & Co. (goods) 10 00 Campbell, James 2 00 Canada Paper Co 2 00 C. F. J 1 00 Caryle, W 1 00 Carpmael, Chas., M.A.. 4 00 Carswell, Thos 6 00 Carty, the Misses $5 00 Cash 1 00 Caven, Prof. W 1 00 Cayley, Rev. J. D 100 Clark, Mrs. Mortimer. . . 2 00 Clarke, H. E.,M. P.P... 2 00 Clink, Miss Maiy 1 00 Coad, Mrs. L. M 5 00 Coatsworth, E 1 00 Coleman, Geo , 1 00 Cooper, H 2 00 Creighton, D 2 00 Copp, Clark Co., The ... 2 00 Cowan, J. W, & Co 1 00 Crombie,Crombie&Wor- rel Back, R. (of E. Dack & Son) Davidson «fe Hay 5 00 Davies W 200 Dewart, Rev. Dr 1 00 Dixon, Miss Homer .... 5 00 Douglas, W. A 4 00 Dudley* Burns 1 00 Duuv Wyman & Co 3 00 Earls, John 1 00 Elliot, W 5 00 Elliott & Son 1 00 Falconer, E 1 00 Fisken, John, Jr 1 00 Flett, Loundes »& Co 1 00 Friend(perHon.S.H.Blake)5 00 Gage, W. J., «&Co Gait, Sir Thomas 2 00 Gartshore, J. J 1 00 Gillespie, Ansley&Martin 5 00 Globe Printing Co Good, James 1 00 Gooderham, Mrs. A. E . . 2 00 Gooderham, Mrs. Alfred 2 00 Gooderham, Mrs. C. H.. 1 00 Gooderham, Mrs. George 5 00 *■ 31 t Gooderham, Mrs. Robt. ^6 00 Gooderhani, Mrs W. G.. 2 00 Gordon & Helliwell. . . . 5 00 Goulding&Son 6 00 Gowan, S. J 2 00 Grasett, Dr. F. L. M... 1 00 Gregg, Prof. W 100 Gzowski, C. S. Jr 2 00 Hagarty, Hon. Chief Justice 10 00 Hale Cab Co 5 00 Hamilton, W. B. (goods) 2 00 Harvie, John 1 00 Hartley, G 2 00 Hillock, Frank 1 00 Higgins, David Hodgins, Thoa. Q.C. . . . 1 00 Hooper, C. E 1 00 Hoskin, John, Q.C 5 00 Howard, A. McL 2 00 Howitt, Dr. W. H 100 Howland, H. S. &Son.- 2 00 Howland, O. A 2 00 Howland, W. H 5 00 Howland, Sir. W. P. . . . 6 00 Hoyles, N. W 5 00 Hunter, R. J 2 00 Irving, A. S 1 00 Jacques, Mrs. John .... 5 00 Jttffray, R 2 00 Johnston, W. R. &Co. . 2 00 Jones Bros., & Mackenzie 5 00 Kay, John Son ife Co... 5 00 Keer, Maj-Gen. (goods). 5 00 Kent Bros 1 00 Kent, H 1 00 Kerr, Geo 2 00 Kilgour Bros 5 00 King, J. D 2 00 Kingstone, F. W 5 00 Lake, J. N Langmuir, M 100 Leadley, E 2 00 Lee, W. S 1 00 Leys, John 1 00 Lyman, Bros 5 00 Magill, W 1 00 Mail Co., The 6 00 Mara, H. S 1 00 Mason, Mrs. A. J 1 00 Mason, J 1 00 Mason, J. H $2 00 Mason & Risch 2 00 Massie, James 5 00 Massey Man'fg Co., The 5 00 Matthews Bros. & Co. . . 1 00 Matthews, W. D 2 00 Merryfield, Robt 1 00 Minto Bros. (Goods). .. 2 00 Morphy, E. M 100 Moss, Barwick & Franks 5 00 Mowat, Hon. 5 00 Murray, W. A. i& Co. . . 1 00 Myers, A 1 00 Macdonald, John & Co. 5 00 Macdonnell, Rev. D. J. . 2 00 Macdougall, Hon. J. E. . 1 00 MacLaren, Rev. Dr . . . . 1 00 Macpherson, Sir D McBean, Mrs 1 00 McCall, D. «fe Co 2 00 McCausland, J 1 00 McMurrich, W. B 5 00 Nasmith, J. D 2 00 Nelson, H. A 2 00 Newcombe, O 3 00 Northrop & Lyman Co,. Limited 5 00 O'Brien, Hy 2 00 Ogden. W. W., M.D.... 1 00 Ofdright, W.,M.A.,M.D. 2 00 Osier, E. B 2 00 Osier, Hon. F 5 00 Parsons, Rev. Dr 1 00 Pellatt, Mrs. H. M 50 Pearson, W. H 2 00 Perkins, F 5 00 Perkins, Ince & Co 5 00 Presbyterian Pub. Co . . . 1 00 Presbyterian News Co . . 1 00 Rice, Lewis & Son 5 00 Ritchie, Mrs. J 1 00 Robinson C, Q.C 5 00 Rogers, Elias, «& Co 2 00 Rogers, Son & Co 100 Ross, Miss 2 00 Rowp.ell, & Hutchison... 2 00 Samson, Kennedy & Co. 2 00 Samuel, Benjamin & Co. 2 00 Sanson, Rev. Alex 2 00 Sills, Mrs. G. F 2 00 Sloan, & Crowthers 2 00 ^.■■ 32 Smith, A. M $2 00 Stanway, Geo 1 00 Stark, H. L 2 00 Stark, John & Co 6 00 Steele Bros. & Co Stephenson, Ed 2 00 Storm, W. G 2 00 Suckling, Geo. H 1 00 Sutherland, Rev. Alex.. 2 00 Taylor ^-os 2 00 Taylor, J. & J 2 00 Taylor, Samuel Thompson, T. & Son. . . 2 00 Topp, Mrs $2 00 Trust and Loan Co 1 00 Vemoy, Prof. S 1 00 Yokes, M 1 00 Walker, R. & Son 3 00 Warner Bros. & Boomer 2 00 Warwick* Son 2 00 Wickson, Hy 1 00 Wilkes, Mrs. R 1 00 Williamson & Lamb (goods) 2 00 Woodhouse, J. J 1 00 Woodhouse, Thomas .... 1 00 Wyld, Grasett & Darling 3 00 Parcels of clothing have been received from Ming Wallace, Mrs. Forsyth, Miss How, Mrs. H. M. Pellatt, Mrs. Simmons, Miss Good, Miss McVity, Friend, Gerrard St., Mrs. Black, Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Porter, R. Hall, A. Simpson, R. T., and three friends. MUNICIPAL GRANTS FOR 1891. 1 ! Ontario $25 00 Oxford 15 00 Huron 10 00 Victoria 20 00 York 100 00 Bruce 10 00 Welland 10 00 Kent 25 00 Peterborough 10 00 Elgin $10 00 Grey 10 00 Wellington 20 00 Toronto 600 00 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 10 00 Lambton 10 00 Perth 20 00 Norfolk 20 00 CONSTITUTION won A Branch of the Prisoners' Aid Association. Abtiolr I.— Thw AMooiation shall be oalled " The Branch of the Priaoners' Aid Aasooiation of Canada." Artiulk II.— Ite object shall be to Aid the General Association in' the attainment of the ends for which it was constituted.* AbticlIc III.— Any person may become a member of this Associa- tion by the payment of one dollar annually. Artioue IV.— The Officers of this Association shall be a President, Secretary and Treasurer. Article V.— The President shall preside at all the meetings and have a general oversight of the work. Article VI.— It shall be the duty of the Secretary to record the proceedings of the Association, give notice of meetings, and prepare the annual report. He must also keep the General Association informed of the condition of the Branch, and forward a list of officers with the report and the Treasurer's statement. / Article VII.— The Treasurer's duty shall be to report the state of the treasury at every meeting, and to remit, after paying the expenses of the Branch, the balance of the funds yearly to the Treasurer of the General Association on or before the first of No /ember. MBMOBAMDUM. Any rules irelating to the local affiiirs of the Association may be adopted, provided they do not conflict with the constitution and rules of the General Association. * Bnndi SodstlsB Are «n>Mtsd to oo-operal* with th« Oeaana AModstion. in ex tendiiif a helping hand to diichiimd priBODers on their retam (o their homas. and ■iaointaliinrtliaiiipervisioBof "plsaedoiit ohildrw.