XCII ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
arranged for and carried out during the winter, resulting in much bene- 
fit, pleasure and some financial profit. 
The series comprised :— 
Lecture by Sir J. G. Bourinot, K.C.M.G., LL.D., D.C.L., Lit.D. 
(Laval), Honorary Secretary and ex-President of the Royal Society of 
Canada, on “ The United Empire Loyalists in 1783 and 1901.” 
Lecture by Professor Maurice Hutton, M.A., Principal University 
College, Toronto, on “ The Greek, the Roman, the Englishman and the 
Frenchman.” 
Lecture by Rev. George M. Wrong, M.A., Professor of History, 
University of Toronto, on “ Oliver Cromwell.” 
Address by Mr. Jas. H. Coyne, B.A., President of the Ontario His- 
torical Society, on “ Impressions of Travel.” 
Lecture by 8S. Silcox, B.A., on “The Link between Plant and 
Animal.” 
Lecture by Mr. O. J. Stevenson, B.A., on “The development of 
the Novel.” 
Lecture by Mr. Frank Yeigh, in Duncombe Opera House, on “ The 
Scenic Wonders of Europe.” 
Since the last report, the museum collection has been increased and 
valuable donations have been made to the library. 
The projected Talbot Memorial has, we regret, made little progress 
during the year. 
The ladies’ branch has been especially active. Among the histori- 
eal papers read at their meetings were the following:— 
“ History of the Church of the Holy Angels, St. Thomas.” 
“ History of St. John’s Church, St. Thomas.” 
“ Early Schools and School Teaching.” 
History of St. Thomas Schools.” 
“ Habits and Customs of Early Settlers.” 
“ Sketch on Early Furniture and Domestic Utensils. 
“ Early Political Events.” 
“Indian Picture Writing.” 
“Roads and Modes of Transportation.” 
“ Early Surveys of Elgin.” 
“ History of the Drake Family.” 
“ Sketch of Laura Secord.” 
“ Pioneer History of John Andrews.” 
“ History of the Bannerman Family.” 
The officers of the Institute are as follows :— 
President—J. W. Stewart. 
Vice-President—S. Silcox, B.A. 
Secretary-Treasurer—K. W. McKay. 
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