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NAT/ONAL UHHAilY 
 
 CANADA 
 
 B«UOTHHg..,£ NAnotSAl£ 
 
 Pioneer and Historical Association 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. 
 
 REPORT OF SPECIAL MEETING 
 
 HELD IN TORONTO 
 
 ON 
 
 n^-A^ROH SOth:, 18Q8. 
 
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 1898. 
 

THE PIONEER AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION <) 
 THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. 
 
 Jambh H. Covn«, St. Thoi) a«, 
 
 I'renideiit. 
 J. H. REkNOLIls, B.A., Ollel|r,ll, 
 
 Ht-.-ctary. 
 Wm. Rrknie, CJiielph, 
 
 Trtasiirer. 
 
 St. Tho.ma.^s, Ont., March 24, .1.898. 
 
 Dear Sir, — 
 
 At the September ..eeting of the As.sucmtion. the President was autliorized to 
 appoint a Co,umittee for thn foUowinfr p„rpo.ses : authon^ed to 
 
 1. To consider means for widening the basis of membership. 
 
 2. To formulate some more systematic plan of work 
 
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 4. To arrange for a permanent central office. 
 
 5. To report to the Associ.itian. 
 
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 following a.s members of the Committee : 
 
 Rev. Dr. Scadding, Rev. Canon Bull, M.A,. Rev. Dr. W. R p,,^,, „■ 
 Honor Judge .Wagh. Mr. A. F. Hunter, Mr. Eli Crawford Mr i HR n 
 KA., Mr. Wm. Kemiie, Mr. Oeorge H. Mills. Mr. D. B. Re:tV c m"' 
 Edgar, Mrs. Cur.on, Miss Mary Agnes Fir.g.bbon, Mr. David Bovle Ml 
 Bain. Professor Mavor, Rev. Professor Wrong. Mr. C. C IZ^t pT 
 
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 Mickle. Rogers, and Miss Sara 
 
 The Committee will meet at the Education Department Buildings St . • 
 
 Square, Toronto, on Wednesday, the 30ch inst., at 2 p.m. ' '"" 
 
 It is hoped that the Hon. Dr. Ross. Minister of tducation wh. , i 
 interest i„ the objects of the Association, will be able to beTrelent ^ ""'"^ 
 
 I shall be glad to hear of your acceptance of membershin in H. n 
 and also that you will be able to attend the proposed lett '""""'"^^' 
 
 The favor of a reply is requested. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 JAMES H. COYNE, 
 
 President. 
 
In accordance with the ternis of the preceiling circuhir, a copy of 
 which was sent to each of the ladies and gentlemen named, the meet- 
 ing took place, when, in addition to the convenoi', Mi'. .T. H. Coyne, 
 there were present the Hon. Dr. Rohh, Minister of Education, Miss 
 Sara Mickle, and Messrs. I). B. Read, Q.C, C. C. James, M.A., Dep.- 
 Minister of Agriculture. Jas. Bain, jun , Eli Crawford, Rev. Dr. Parker, 
 J. Ojijatekha Brant-Sero, Profes.sor Wrong, and David Boyle. 
 
 Many of the others invited had written Mr. Coyne, accepting 
 membership in the Connnittee, and expressing regret on account of 
 their inability to attend and a desire for the success of the movement. 
 
 After a few words fi'om the president, .Mr. Coyne, the meeting was 
 addressed by Dr Ross in terms approving of the scheme to organize 
 a society on a broader basis, and for the purpose of conducting work 
 on a more systematic plan. He referred to the assistance that might 
 be rendered by inspectors connected with his department, and to the 
 desirability of forming an historical library and museum. "An histori- 
 cal society should be educational, and while scholarly and exact m its 
 methods, it should reach the masses in its results — it should appeal to 
 our domestic affections as well as to our national pride and our patriotic 
 aspirations. The tield before the proposed society is an extensive one» 
 ircluding the record of facts pertaining to our school and municipal 
 systems, our development in agriculture and manufactures, our 
 advancement in learning, in the arts, and in the evolution of our 
 political institutions." 
 
 After the passing of a resolution to appoint a secretary, the 
 px-esident read a memorandum prepared by him, and for which he was 
 very cordially thanked on motion of D. B. Read, Q.C., seconded by the 
 Rev. Dr. Parker. The memorandum is appended to and forms part of 
 the Conunittee's report. 
 
 The PlONEEll AND HlSTORICAJ. ASSOCIATION OF THE PROVINCE OF 
 
 Ontario. . 
 
 MEMORANDUM. 
 
 At a meeting of the above Association held at the Industrial 
 Exhibition Grounds, Toronto, on the 9th September, 1897, a resolution 
 was passed on motion of D. B. Read, Q.C., seconded by Reverend Canon 
 Bull, M.A., to the following effect : 
 
 That a Committee be appointed by the President ( 1 ) To consider 
 means for widening the basis of membership : (2) To formulate some 
 more systematic plan of work ; (8) To arrange for a permanent central 
 
office : (4) To comniuniraU' with the Ciovennuent with reference l<. 
 obtiiininjr rinancial aid for the Association : and (5) To report to i\ui 
 Asscciation at its annual meeting in June, or in the discretion of the 
 President at a special meeting to he called hy him. 
 
 For a fuller understanding of the position and requirements of 
 the Association the following observations may be of assistance : 
 
 1. Organization. 
 
 The Association was organized at Toronto in the year 1888. By 
 the constitution " Its objects shall be to unite the various Pioneer and 
 ' Historical Societies of the Province in one central head or organiza- 
 " tion, thereby the better to promote intercourse and union of all such 
 "societies: for the better preservation of historical and other records 
 " and memorials of the Province : for the forming of new societies and 
 " such [sic] pui-p().ses and for promoting and extending the influence and 
 " beneHts thereof : also, this Association shall publish an annual report 
 " containing the names of all the members of each and every afllliated 
 "society, with such other matters as may be required, each such 
 " affiliating society to receive copies tliereof." 
 
 Its membership is composed of three delegates from each pioneer 
 and hi.4orieal society affiliated with the As.sociation. \t the annual 
 meeting held last Jmu- at Niagara the Six Nations were admitted iis 
 an affiliated society and each tribe was <leclared entitled to send a 
 delegate in addition to the Superintendent. 
 
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 2. Ajffiliated Societie)*. 
 
 )wing Societies have aflfiliated with the Association : 
 York Pioneer and Historical Society, Toronto. 
 Peel Pioneers' Society, Brampton. 
 
 Simcoe County Pioneer and Historical Society, Barrie. 
 Wentworth Pioneer and Historical Society, Hamilton. 
 Lundy's Lane Historical Society, Niagara Falls. 
 Thorold and Beaver Dams Historical Society, Thorold. 
 Grenville Pioneer and Histrjical Society, Brockville. 
 Elgin Historical and Scientific Institute, St. Thomas. 
 Womans Historical Society of Toronto, Toronto. 
 Niagara Historical Society, Niagara. 
 
 Town and County of Peterborough Historical Society, Peter- 
 borough. 
 
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 Hitlierto the operatic )Iks of tlie society Imve Itoen much ]>aiiipcrc<l 
 for want of funds. It has, however, kept its ohjects hefoi-e the public 
 hy its nieetiii^H and annual reports. ( ieneral annual nieetings have 
 heen held at Toronto, Brampton, Hamilton and Nia;^fara successively. 
 The ne.\t will, hy the special invitation of the Superintendent and 
 Council of the Si.\ Nations, be held at Ohsvveken, on the Grand River 
 Reserve, on the 1st .June. 1898. 
 
 Special meetini^s are held in September of each year at the Exhi- 
 l)ition Gi-oinids, Toronto, durinji: the Indiistrial Fair. 
 
 At these various mctings the attendance has usually V>een ^ood 
 and public interest manifested to an extent which, considering all the 
 circumstances, is reasonably satisfactory. Addresses are given and 
 papers read at the meetings. A nund)er of tlie latter have been pub- 
 lished with the ainiual reports. 
 
 The Association has also taken steps for the preservation of 
 national memorials which were falling to decay, and has, by resolutions 
 and grants of money, furthered movements for the erection of monu- 
 ments in honor of Simcoe, Brock and the U. E. Loyalists. 
 
 By the constitution e.icii atliliated society is to contribute ten 
 cents per member to the Association funds, provided that no greater 
 sum than %\0 shall be exacted from any society. 
 
 This pi'ovision is found difficult to enforce. As may be expected, 
 the burdeii li carrying on the work of local societies usually falls upon 
 a few of the more enthusiastic mendiers. Their work is sufficiently 
 difficult without addino- to it the burden of this assessment : it is a 
 (juestion whether the latter should not be dispensed with, at any rate, 
 for a few years. , 
 
 5. Widening the Basis of Mcinhtrslilp. 
 
 Two points .should Ije especially kept in view: (1) The necessity 
 of retaining the pre.sent representation of local societies whereby the 
 interest of every part of the Province ' = ;;iy be secured and maintained. 
 (2) The desirability of including among.st the members all who take a 
 special interest in historical or archaeological study. The presence and 
 assistance of those who may be called experts will tend to economize- 
 energy and ex[)ense and be beneficial in other ways. 
 
I wuul.l n'coinui.'n.l For the considoration ot" tin- Coinii.ittee the 
 I'xpeflieiicy of iiicn-nsincr tlie memluM-sliij. hy the following additions : 
 
 (<') Ex-Officio Memliem. 
 
 1. Tho Governtir-(Jt'n<-ml ) cm i i i . 
 
 2. ThoLieutenant-(Jovernor. j'^''^"''' th.-y kni.lly consent. 
 'I TIk' Supmnt.-ndent-rit.nemI of Indian Affairs. 
 
 4. The Minister of Eihication. 
 
 5. The l)oniini«jn Areliivist. 
 
 Any of the five hist named ineinbeis may be represented hy 
 a special dele;rate. 
 H. All who shall have held any of the .said offices. 
 7. The Lil.ra.-ian of every Public Library in the Province. 
 H. The Curators of all provincial or municipal Arclueolo^n.al 
 
 Museums in the Province. 
 
 (h) Hovorarij avd CorrespomUmj Members. 
 
 Such persons as n.ay be elected honorary or corresponding mem- 
 bers by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee, subject to 
 general by-laws in that belialf. 
 
 (<•) Lifr Members. 
 
 Such persons as shall contribute at one time the sum of 825 tr, the 
 funds of the Association, 
 
 ('/) Annual Members. 
 
 Such persons, being residents of Ontario, as shall pay an eiitrance 
 tee ot !?2. Provision might be made for the requirement from annual 
 members of a yearly fee not exceeding «2, the pavment of which 
 shall be a condition of continued membership. 
 
 Voting Power. 
 
 To guard against any objection arising from a possible prei.nn- 
 derance of the Toronto membership.it might be well to follow the 
 example of the Mich.igan Pioneer and Historical Society and limit the 
 right of voting as at present to the officers an.l delegates, with perhaps 
 the extension of the right of voting to ex-ofncio and life members All 
 members except honorary and corresponding members should be 
 
fli^ibh" to hold ortii't!. It niiglit Im* well to proviile, il' a .suitable grant 
 can be obtaiin-d from tlic Le;,nNlatun', tliat no annuni fee be exacted 
 ben-after from atHliated socit'tieH. Imt tbat the funds of each local 
 s(K'iety be devoted to its own local obji'cts and no other, except in the 
 case of appeals of a special and extraordinary character. 
 
 ((i) U'orl: to hr U iiiU'i'takc.v. 
 
 The work of sueii an A.ssociation naturally tlivides itself into tin* 
 followinsj cla.sses, nrrinifjed chronologically : 
 
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 (a) Arrhni>l(Kjlc<il, inrlinling tlii' Examination of Mounds, Ossimriea, 
 Ash-heops, anil other Pt'c-hititoric Remains. 
 
 This work is already so well attended to by Mr. David Boyle that 
 it may for the present be omitted from the scope of the Association's 
 operations, except so fai' as incidental to its other objects. 
 
 (/*) Aboriifinal History. 
 
 This includes an intpiirv as to the ori<^inal savaj^e occupants of 
 Ontario, their origin, mii;rations, tratlic anil intercoui\se : their 
 lan^nai^e, topoi»ra|)hicaI nomenclature, folk-lore and literature ; the 
 origin and develojnnent of their clan, tribal and national organization ; 
 the history and results of Eui-opean contact : their present condition, 
 capabilities and tendencies. 
 
 (c) Hisforii of Discovery and Exploration. 
 
 This includts the study of oHicial records, printed and MS. books, 
 pamphlets, correspondence, the reports and maps of early French, 
 English and British explorers, traders and missionaries, soldiers and 
 surveyors, down to, .sa^^ the V . E. Loyalist immigration. 
 
 {d) History of Settlement. 
 
 (1) Official, as contained in public records, reports of surveyors, 
 records of crown lands, municipal, court and registry offices, commis- 
 sions, public correspondence, etc. 
 
 (2) Unofficial, as contained in old pamphlets and newspapei's, 
 private journals and letters, monuments and epitaphs, and the recorded 
 or unrecorded reminiscences of pioneers. 
 
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 The History of Settloment and Poj.uliitioii may \h worked out 
 nloiig the following lines : 
 
 (1) Ethnological and Liiii,Miistic. 
 
 (2) IJeligious and Ethical. 
 
 (3) Political and Municipal. 
 
 (4) Social and Industrial. 
 
 (5) Military and Naval. 
 (()) Folk-lore. 
 
 (7) Ktlucational, Literary and Arti^Hc. 
 
 Incidental Work: 
 
 The cliniaie and physical confonnati<<n of a country profoundly 
 affect the type and character of its inhabitant , It would not be out- 
 side the .scope of the As.sociation's operations, u' ,onie attention were 
 given to the meteorology, physical geography. ;,eology and tr)pography 
 of the various portions of the Provinc ,is affecting ts historical 
 developnient. 
 
 TliiH will perhaps be a co'iveuient classiffcitiou for practical pur- 
 poses, although there may be .some over- lapping. 
 
 Heminiscences of Pioneers. 
 
 The work of recording the remini.scences of the pioneers who 
 are fast passing away, is one which cannot safely be postponed. 
 It should be carried (m upon systematic lines under competent expert 
 direction, and with the aid of stenographei-s. Some of the neighboring 
 states, such as Michigan aiul Wisconsin, have expended considerable 
 sums in this direction. Their published i-ecords become inci-eusingly 
 valuable each year and to future generations will be of priceless value. 
 On account of the danger of further delay, the work involves consid- 
 erable expense and should therefoi-e be assisted generously with public 
 funds. 
 
 J'J'irly History and Topography. 
 
 A large part of the early history of the Province is written or 
 printed in the French language and should be translated into English. 
 Much of it is in old departmental records, in fading ink, fast becoming 
 illegible. Many works of great educational value are locked up from 
 the public in rare and costly publications within reach of the few 
 only. The best of these should be made available for the communit'/ 
 at large. Amongst many books and much unprinted material relating 
 
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 to the early liistoiy of Ontario, whicl) might by transhition, transcrib- 
 ing, publication or reprinting, -s far as they relate to Ontario, be 
 placed at the disposal of the student of Ontario history, the following- 
 may be mentioned : 
 
 1. Sagard's Country of the Great Lakes, his History of Canada, 
 and the Relations or Reports of the early missionaries'. 
 
 2. Galinee and Dollier de Casson's journal and map of their 
 journey from Montreal to the Sault by way of the St. Lawrence and 
 the Great Lakes in 1669-70. 
 
 3. Extracts from the archives of London, Paris, Ottawa, Albany, etc. 
 
 4. Writings of other early explorers and travellers, such as Hen- 
 nepin, La Salle, Joliet, Lafitau, Lahontan, Charlevoix, De Kalni, etc. 
 
 5. Poiichot's Memoirs is a work of special importance on account 
 of its wealth of historical and topographical detail. 
 
 6. The valuable records of the Detroit Land Boai'd from the close- 
 of the Revolutionary Wai- until the surrender of Michigan by the 
 British in 1796. 
 
 7. Oiiginal court records, assessment rolls, minutes of C(^)uncil, etc.. 
 in the various districts and counties. 
 
 8. Documentary histories of the Essex, Xiagara. Lcjng Point, 
 Talbot, Canada Company, McNab and other settlements, as well as 
 of the various national societies, and religious tmd other connnuni- 
 ties and institutions. 
 
 The above outline embraces a considerabli' volume of work for the 
 Association to undertake — one involving many years of steady and con- 
 tinuous labor, and doubtless important classes of historical material 
 have been overlooked in the list T ha\ e given. If a very small part 
 of it is accomplished satisfactorily in any one 3'ear, we may well feel 
 that we have not labored in vain. 
 
 Permanent Headqvurtevt-i. 
 
 It is desirable that the annual meeting should continMe to be peri- 
 patetic, in order to enlist a wider public interest in the work of the 
 Association. It is, however, probable that much advantage would 
 result from a central office in Toronto or elsewhere, in chai-ge of a 
 permanent corresponding secretary or other oHieer. In such an office 
 the Association's official correspondence might be conducted, persons 
 interested in its work could meet when in town : the nucleus of 
 a historical library and museum might be formeil, newspapers and 
 exchanges hied and bound, MSS., portraits, paintings, statues and 
 records safely preserved. 
 
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 FhianciuL Aid. 
 
 The legislatures of neighboring States eontribute large sums to 
 the State Historical Societies. Letters liave lieen received by the 
 undersigned from the secretaries of the Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin 
 Societies, from which it appears tliat Michigan contrilaites at the rate 
 of S2,500 per annum, Ohio $4,000 to $6,000 })er annum, and Wisconsin 
 $14,000 per annum, to their respective State societies, in addition to 
 paying other expen>es, these latter amounting in the case of Wisconsin 
 to many thousands per ainnun. The last mentioned State is also 
 erectinjr an historical library buildini' which will j)robablv cost about 
 half a million dollars and which will l)e one of the finest in the world. 
 Its library alrea<ly emV)i-aces some 200,000 historical l)ooks and 
 pamphlets, besides innumerable maps, portraits, etc. 
 
 The example of these States is worthy of imitation by the Prov- 
 ince of Ontario, which justly boasts of its tidvanceinent in all educa- 
 tional work. In the creation and promotion of high national ideals 
 the value of a knowledge of our history is beyond estimation, and 
 Ontario cannot afford to fall Indiind her neighl)ors in patriotism. 
 
 It is gratifying to know that the Legislature of Ontario ap})rt- 
 ciates the importance of the ^^ork we have undertaken. At its last 
 session the Government placeil in the t'stimates, and parliament oranted 
 without dissent, a sum in aid of our operations for the current year. 
 It may reasonably be expected that this aid will be continued in 
 future years and be proportioned to the eiu-rgy we liring tt) the work 
 in hand and oiu' success in Citrrying it out. 'J he Honorable Dr. Ross, 
 ^linister of Education, takes a warm interest in our objects. The 
 members of the late Legislatuiv on both sides of the House were 
 friendly to the As.sociation. There is no reason to think that the new 
 House will be less .so, and we would enter on our lu'oader tield of work 
 under the most favorable ausjiices. 
 
 Kthvolorjival Report. 
 
 As to immediate operations it might be .stated that the Association 
 might also render valuable aid to the British Association for the 
 Advancement of Science in furthering its ethnological en(|uiries relat- 
 ing to Ontario, as arranged for at the recent Toronto meeting. 
 
 A veiy pressing work is that of sending out circulars to news- 
 papers, municipal bodies, professors, teachers, inspectors of schools, 
 government and nnniicipal (jfficers and others throughout the Province 
 urging the careful preservation and collection of historic records, MSS., 
 
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 letters, journals, maps, portraits, etc., and also of arclueological remains. 
 Another is that of covering the Province with societies in affiliation 
 with the Provincial Association. 1 have prepared a list of proposed 
 amendments which may be worthy of the consideration of the Com- 
 mittee in connection with such suggestions as the members may be 
 disposed to make and which I need hardly state are cordially invited. 
 The expediency of incorporation is also suggested for considera- 
 tion. 
 
 I would further suggest that in order to indicate our relationship to 
 the educational work of the Province, it might be well to provide by 
 the constitution that the Minister of Education for the time being be 
 Honorary President of tlu^ Association. 
 
 JAMES H. COYNE. 
 
 Dated at St. Thomas, 
 
 March 30th, 1898. 
 
 Present Constitution of the " Pioneeh and Historical As.socia- 
 
 TION OF the PkOVINOE OF ONTARIO, CANADA," IN CONNECTION 
 WITH WHICH CEKTAIN CHANGES ARE SUGGESTED FOR CONSIDERA- 
 TION AT THE NEXT GENERAL MEETING, MaY 2HrD. 
 
 1. This A.ssociation shall be called the "Pioneer and Historical 
 Association of the Province of Ontario, Canada." 
 
 2. Its objects shfill be to unite the various Pioneer and Historical 
 Societies of the Province in one central head or organization, thereby 
 the better to promote intercourse and union of all such societies, for 
 the better preservation of historical and other records and memorials 
 of the Province, for the forming of new societies and such purposes, 
 and for the promoting and extending the influence and ])enetits 
 thereof. Also, this Association shall publish an annual report, con- 
 taining the names of all the members of each and every affiliated 
 society, with such other matters as may be required, each such affiliating 
 society to receive copies thereof. 
 
 3. Its membership shall consist of delegates from all the various 
 Pioneer and Historical Societies of the Province, of such as are now in 
 existence, and of those that may in the future be formed. 
 
 4. The affairs of this Association shall be managed by a President, 
 two Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, Treasurer, and an Executive Com- 
 mittee of five ; all of whom shall l»e appointed from among the regular 
 
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 members of the Association. The otiicers being ex-opcio members of 
 the committee, all of whom shall hold office until tlieir successors arc 
 regularly appointed, 
 
 5. The annual general meeting of the Association shall be held at 
 such place in Ontario as shall be appointed at each preceding annual 
 or adjourned annual meeting, such annual meeting to be held on the 
 Hrst Wednesday in June in each and every year, to receive the annual 
 reports of the Association, and taking proper action thereon : for the 
 nomination and election of officers, the committee and two auditors, 
 and to transact such other business as may be required. Five niem- 
 Vters to form a (pioriim ; for the committee, three. 
 
 6. It is not the intention of this Association to exercise any con- 
 trol in governing or directing any of the affiliated societies, or in any 
 way to interfere in their private working: but in case any cjuestion is 
 referred to this Association by any of the affiliated societies, then it 
 will be competent for this Association to consider and decide upon any 
 such question or reference. 
 
 7. No portion of the Constitution or By-laws of the Association 
 may be altered, added to, or repeale<l, until appi-oved of by two-thirds 
 of the members present at the meeting ; and for such proposed altera- 
 tion, adding to, or repeal, notice thereof shall be yiven to the Secretary 
 in writing and signed by such re(iuirei-, at least one month before the 
 said meeting; and the Secretary shall immediately, on reception of 
 said notice, send copies of such proposed alterations, adding to, or 
 rei)eal, to each member of the Association. 
 
 8. Each and every affiliated society shall pay into the funds of 
 this Association an annual sum, as dues, of ten cents for each and 
 every member of such society ; but when the number of members of 
 such society exceeds one hundred, then no further annual dues, namely, 
 than ten dollars for such affiliated society, will he re(iuired ; said dues 
 to be due and payable at each annual meeting, and if not paid, the dele- 
 gates from such society will not have a vote until such ai-rears are paid. 
 
 9. Honorary mendiers not living in Ontario may l)e elected on the 
 recommendation of the E.:ecutive Committee, but such honorary mem- 
 bers shall not vote or hold office except as an auditor. Nor shall such 
 honorary members have a voice in the regular business of the Associa- 
 tion, except by permission. 
 
 10. A special meeting of the Associati(m may be called by the 
 chairman upon a rerpiisition signed by three memliers, which meetino- 
 shall be competent to entertain no business except such as it is 
 called for. 
 
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 11. No subjects involving differences in religion or politics will on 
 any account be considered proper for discussion. 
 
 Kadi and every affiliated .society will be i-epi-esented in this 
 As.sociatlon by not niOT-e than three delegates regularly appointed by 
 siieh affiliated society, the Secretary of this As.sociation being notified 
 ill writing by the Secretary of such society of the appointment, with 
 name and address of same. The Six Nations of the Grand River 
 Reserve nre entitled to be represented by six delegates, that is to say, 
 by one delegate from each nation. 
 
 Proposed AMEXDMhXTs to the Constitution of the Pioneek 
 
 AND HiSTOHICAI. ASSOCIATION OF THE PROVINCE OF OnTARIo. 
 
 Pdvugrapk of Constitulion. 
 
 A.ssociation shall be called 
 
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 1. The .section to read : This 
 Ontario Historical Society." 
 
 2. Omit " and .such purposes " in fifth line. 
 
 Strike out last sentence, and substitute the following : 
 The Association shall also engage in the collection, preservation, 
 exhibition and publication of materials for the study of history, 
 especially the history of Ontario and of Canada ; to this end exploring 
 the archieology of the Province, acquiring documents and manuscripts, 
 obtaining narratives and records of pioneers, conducting a library of 
 historical reference, maintaining a gallery of historical portraiture anil 
 an ethnological and historical museum, publishing and otherwise 
 diflusing information relative to the history of the Province and of 
 the Dominion, and in general encouraging and developing v\ ithin this 
 Province the study of history. 
 
 The Association shall publish an annual report, containing the 
 names of its officers and members, and also of the officers of each 
 affiliated .society, together with such contributed papers and other 
 matters as may be deemed expedient. Copies of such report shall be 
 furnished to every member and every affiliated society. 
 
 3. Substitute the following : 
 
 The Association shall be composed of the following classes of 
 members : 
 
 Ex-offi,cio members, delegates, life, honorary, corresponding and 
 annual members. 
 
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 (a) Ex-offic'io members are : 
 The Governor-General of Canada. 
 The Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. 
 The Superintendent General of Indian Attair.s. 
 The Mini^tei- of Education. 
 Tlie Donn'nion Archivist. 
 All who have htdd any of the .said offices. 
 All University Pn)fe.s,sors of History in Ontario. 
 Iht! Directois of all Provincial or Municipal Archaeological 
 Mu.seums in Ontario. 
 
 (6) Any Historical Society in Ontario may be admitted to affilia- 
 tion with the As.sociati(jn by resolution of the Executive Committee of 
 the latter 
 
 Every affiliated society may be represented by not more than 
 three delegates i-egularly appointed by such society. 
 
 The Si.x Nations of the Grand River Reserve may be represented 
 by one representative from each of the six nations. 
 
 The Secretary of eveiy affiliated society (including the Six 
 Nations) shall notify the S.'cretary of the A.s.sociation of the name 
 and address of every delegate so appointed. 
 
 (c) Life members are such persons as shall at any time contribute 
 not less than $25 to the funds of the Association. 
 
 {d) Annual, honorary and corresponding members may be chosen 
 by the Executive Committee of the A.ssociation at any regular or 
 •special meeting thereof. 
 
 Annual members shall pay an admission fee of $1.00, and (if so 
 provided by resolution of the Executive Committee from time to time) 
 an annual fee of not more than SLOO. Upon non payment of such 
 annual fee within the time fixed by the resolution such membership 
 .shall cea.se. 
 
 Honorary or corresponding memljers shall not be chosen unless 
 by the unanimous vote of the members of the E.xecutive Committee 
 present at the meeting electing them, subject to any by-laws that 
 be passed. 
 
 Corresponding inembex's must be resident elsewhere than in the 
 Province of Ontario. 
 
 The right to vote shall be accorded to and may be exercised by 
 life and ex-o^cio members, delegates from affiliated societies, and 
 officers of the Association, and no others. 
 
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 Tlie Governor-General, Lieutenant-Governor, Superintendent- 
 General of Indian Affaii-s and Minister of Education may each be 
 represented by a delegate, who shall have the right of voting at all 
 meetings of the Association. 
 
 All present members of the Society shall continue as such until 
 after the next annual meeting. 
 
 4, Strike out" Secretary " and insert "Recording Secretary, a Cor- 
 responding Secretary. Strike out the word " regular." 
 
 7. Add the words, "and to the Secretary of every affiliated 
 Society." 
 
 8. Strike out the section and substitute : 
 
 Every affiliated Society shall pay into the funds of the Associa- 
 tion such annual or other sum (if any) as may be from time to time 
 determined by resolution of the Association ; provided that such sum 
 shall not in any year exceed ten cents for each member of such Society, 
 nor the sum of ten dollars in all for such Society. Payment of such 
 sum (if any) ?hall be a condition of continuance of affiliation and of 
 membership of delegates appointed by such Society. 
 
 9. 10. 12. Strike out. 
 Add the following : 
 
 Officers. 
 
 1. The Minister of Education for the time being shall be Honorary 
 Pi'esident of the Association. 
 
 2. The principal duties of the President shall be to preside at all 
 mevitings and be the official head of the Association and of the F^' u- 
 tive Committee. 
 
 3. The principal duties of the Vice-Presidents shall be, in the order 
 of seniority, to discharge the duties of President in the event of the 
 absence or disability, for any cause whatever, of the latter, and in case 
 both President and Vice-President are absent, then any one may be 
 chosen by a majority of those present to act as President, pro tevipore^ 
 
 4. The principal duties of the Recording Secretary shall be to 
 keep a record of the proceedings of the Association. 
 
 5. The principal duties of the Corresponding Secrti,ary shall be 
 to keep a record of the proceedings of the Executive Committee : to 
 keep safely and systematically all papers, records and documents 
 belonging to the Association or in anywise pertaining to the business 
 thereof, except such as may be committed to the care of other officers ; 
 
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 to conduct the correspoiulence of tlie Association ; to edit and super- 
 vise its puljlications uiulor tlic direction of the Executive Connnittee ; 
 to act as tiie superintendent of its perniajient otHces at Toronto, its 
 library, niuseunii and collections, and other property committed to his 
 care, to record the accessions oi and catalojjue and arran<:e the same, 
 and uc'uerally, to act under the direction of the Executive Connnittee. 
 (J. The principal duties of the Treasurer shall he to i-eceive and 
 kee]) in his can* and custody all UKjneys and such other property of 
 tiie Association as may be eonnnitted to his charije by the Executive 
 Cotuniittee ; to invest the capital of the funds in his hands as he shall 
 be authorized by the Executive Connnittee ; to pay out such of the 
 said moneys from time to time as he shall be authorized to pay upon 
 proper warrants and vouchers therc^for : to keep proper accounts of 
 his receipts and disbursements, and render from time to time as 
 required full and correct statements thereof and <;enei'ally of all 
 matters pertaining to his othce. 
 
 All moneys of the Association shall forthwith when received oe 
 deposited in a chartered bank to tin* credit of the Association, and 
 shall from time to time as reijuired be chequed out by the Treasiu-er 
 subject to the regulations and directions of thf F^xecutivc Connnittee. 
 The Treasurer's accounts shall be autlited befori' each annual meeting 
 by auditors apjiointed by the Association or the Executive Committee, 
 and a sunnnary of the same shall be j)ublislied in the ainnial report. 
 
 7. The said otficers shall perform such additional, or different 
 duties as may from time to time be imposed or requii'ed by the Execu- 
 tive Committee, or as may lie ])n'scribed from time to time by the 
 by-laws. 
 
 8. The Corresponding Secretary shall be appointed liy and hold 
 office during the pleasure of the ExecutiM- Committee. 
 
 9. Upon the death, resignation or removal from office of any 
 other officer of the Association, his successor nia\' be chosen by the 
 Executive Connnittee at any special or genei-al meeting thereof, and 
 hold office until the next annual meeting of the Association. 
 
 10. The Executive Connnittee shall have power by a majority vote 
 of all its n\embers, or upon a two-thirds vote of those present at a 
 lawful meeting thereof, to remove from office any officer of the Associ- 
 ation, whenever from disability, neglect of duty, inefficiency, misman- 
 agement, misconduct in office, or other cause, in their opinion the best 
 interests of the Association shall seem to require snch removal. They 
 shall have iwwer to till anv vacancv in their luimber. 
 
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 They may appoint Hub-coiuiiiittct's of tlu'ir own innubor, whicli 
 may, Hulijcct at all times to revision by thf Execntivc Coniinlttt'c, 
 exercise any or all tbc; powers of the executive Committee, except 
 those of electing or removing officers. 
 
 They may adopt by-laws for their government and guidance not 
 inconsistent with this constitution. They may hold meetings upon the 
 call of any three members of the Connnittee or of the President or 
 Corresponding Secretary. 
 
 It shall be the duty of the Connnittee to make an annual report 
 to the Association of all their acts and doings, and of the condition of 
 the Association and its work, accompanied by such suggestions as may 
 seem to them appropriate. 
 
 They shall perforin such additional duties as may from time to 
 time be imposed upon them by the Association. 
 
 Meetings. 
 
 1, Special meetings of the Association may he held from time to 
 time as required upon call of the Pi-esident, Recording or Correspond- 
 ing Secretary, or of three other members of the Executive Committee- 
 
 The Connnittee rec' mnnends : 
 
 1. That the observations and suggestions contained in the Mem- 
 orandum be considered by the Association at a Special Meeting to be 
 called by the President. 
 
 2. That the Constitution and By-laws be amended in accoidanee 
 with the suggestions contained in the apj^eudix to this report, and 
 that the same as amended be consolidated and printed. 
 
 3. That a permanent central office oc obtained in Toronto by 
 arrangement with the Education Department or otherwise. 
 
 All of which is respectfully submitted. 
 
 James H. Coyne, David Bovle, 
 
 Pres., P. and H. Assn. Secretary of Connnittee. 
 
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 In aceordanc't! with th(! resolution passed at the nu'ctin^ in 
 Toronto, on March 30th iilt., delejjates are hereby invited from yonr 
 Society, in compliance with article 7 of tlie constitution, to consider 
 the Report of the Special Committee and take such action thereon as 
 may be deemed expedient. 
 
 Very truly yours, 
 
 J. H. CdYNF, J. B. Reynolds, 
 
 Pres., P. and H. Assn. Sec, P. and H. Assn. 
 
 The meeting to which delegates are invited will be held at 1.30 
 p.m., on the 23rd day of May next, at the Kdueation Department, 
 Toronto. A full attendance is requested. 
 
 It is very desirable that delegates who come prepared to suggest 
 alterations or amendments .should have their proposals in written 
 form as motions. This is important Itecause there is much grountl to 
 tjo over and it will be nece.ssarv to economize time. 
 
 J. H. Coyne, 
 
 Pres., P. and H. A.ssn. 
 
 David Boyle, 
 
 Secretary of Committee.