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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

n^-A^ROH SOth:, 18Q8.

TO HON TO:
Warwick Bro's & Rutter, Printers, etc., 68 and 70 Front Street West.

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.

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 :

(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.

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

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.

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.,

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

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.

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

'J he

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.

(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.

{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.

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 ;

•s;

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.

1 fc ^

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.

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.