XLIV ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
purchase of new books. A selection of 58 volumes, comprising works of 
travel, history, fiction and current literature by the best authors, has 
been placed on our shelves at a cost of $89, and the balance of the vote 
will be expended shortly in a like manner, This small timely accession 
to the library, which has been greatly appreciated by the members of the 
society, has shown that the council recognizes the importance of the 
library to the welfare of the institution. When the generous donation 
promised to the library by Dr. James Douglas is received a large purchase 
of books will be made. The donations and exchanges amount to 23 
bound and 263 unbound volumes, received from Quebec citizens and 
from kindred societies converging from all parts of the world. 1,103 
volumes have been circulated among the members during the past year, 
and the library has been much used for reference by strangers making 
researches into Canadian history, notably Gilbert Parker, through his 
secretary, and Miss Mellwraith, who kindly presented us with a copy of 
her admirable historical romance “Span o° Life.” 
Thus the close of the 19th century bids fair for the success of the 
old institution. 
F. C. WURTELE, 
Quebec, 30th December, 1899. Librarian. 
On motion of Mr. P. Johnston, seconded by Sir James LeMoine, 
the reports of the council, treasurer and librarian were adopted. 
The election of officers was the next business in order. 
Sir James LeMoine moved and seconded by Mr. Archd. Campbell, 
“that Dr. James Douglas be elected Honorary President for the great 
interest he has always shown in and great service he has always rendered 
to our society.” Carried unanimously. | 
Messrs. D. H. Geggie and Arch. Foulds were appointed scrutineers 
and the following members were respectively declared elected by ballot : 
President—Capt. William Wood. 
1st Vice-President—Sir James LeMoine. 
2nd Vice-President—John T. Ross, Esq. 
3rd Vice-President—Cyr. Tessier, Esq. 
4th Vice-Presilent—Peter Johnston, Esq. 
Treasurer—James Geggie, Esq. 
Recording Secretary—Alex. Robertson, Esq. 
Corresponding Secretary—J. F. Dumontier, Esq. 
Council Secretary—Archibald Foulds, Esq. 
Librarian—F. C. Wurtele, Esq. 
Curator of Museum—Frank Carrel, Esq. 
Curator of Apparatus—Wm. Clint, Esq. 
