APPENDIX C XIIL 
Vil—From The Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ollawa, 
through Mrs. GEORGE E. FOSTER. 
Officers for 1899-1900. 
Patron, Her Excellency The Countess of Minto. 
Honorary President, Lady Laurier. 
President, Mrs. George E. Foster. 
Vice-Presidents, Lady Caron, Lady Bourinot, Lady Davies, Mrs. 
Dobell, Mrs. Clifford Sifton, Mrs. T. C. Keefer, Madam Lamothe, Miss 
Harmon, Lady Strong, Madam Girouard, Madam Sulte, Mrs. Gwynne, 
Lady Ritchie, Mrs. Wm. McDougall, Mrs. H. J. Friel. 
Treasurer, Mrs. Thomas Ahearn. 
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Charles O’Connor. 
Corresponding Secretary, Miss F. Gertrude Kenny, 200 Concession 
Street. 
Executive Committee, Mrs. Sedgewick, Mrs. Burbidge, Mrs. George 
E. King, Mrs. Martin Griffin, Mrs. 8. E. Dawson, Madam Rhéaume, Mrs. 
J. Lorn McDougall, Mrs. Berkeley Powell, Mrs. Alex. Burritt, Mrs. Chas. 
Goodeve. 
The work of the W. C. H. S. of Ottawa has steadily progressed 
since its organization two years ago. It is gratifying to the officers and 
executive that the interest manifested by the members has shown no 
signs of flagging, that on the contrary, there are indications of increased 
earnestness; and that likewise, expressions of encouragement and warm 
interest have continued to reach the society from many outside sources. 
The membership has now grown to 175. The average attendance 
at the monthly meetings has been about 80. 
There have been held during the year 8 regular and 2 special meet- 
ings in addition to the annual meeting. 
The papers which have been presented have followed for the most 
part the lines laid down for 1898-99, viz., a study of general Canadian 
history associated with a study of local history. 
| These have been :— 
April 14.—“ Battle of Chrystler’s Farm,” Mme. Rhéaume. 
“ Frontenac’s Second Administration,” Mdlle. La Rue. 
May 12.—“ The French Régime, 1700-60,” Miss Walker. 
“The Battle of Lundy’s Lane,” Mrs. Jesse Ketchum. 
Oct. 13.—“ The Acadians,” Mrs. S. E. Dawson. 
Noy. 10.—“ Mdlle. Mause, Ville Marie, the Early Day of Hotel Dieu,” 
Mme. Pigeon. 
“The Early Settlement of Prince Edward County,” Miss 
A. Horsey. 
