CXVI ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
removal from the city. Her loss was deeply felt, as she had ever been 
zealous in her efforts to promote the welfare of the Society. As a mark 
of the Society’s appreciation of her efforts, she has been elected a vice- 
president. Whilst the office of President was vacant, Mrs. Gwynne 
kindly and efficiently occupied the chair. At the November meeting 
Mrs. Dawson was elected president by a unanimous vote. During the 
absence of the treasurer, Mrs. Ahearn, in Europe, Mme. Pigeon kindly 
consented to act as treasurer. Mrs. O’Connor, recording secretary; who 
had faithfully performed the duties of that office since organization had 
also to resign during the year, much to the regret of the Society. The 
Librarian consented to act as recording secretary until the annual meet- 
ing. Another officer who has devoted much time and thought to the 
work of the Society, viz., the corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. L. Mc- 
Dougall, Jr., is retiring this year. The Society is very grateful to her 
for all her enthusiastic work on its behalf. 
Seven regular meetings of the Society have been held during the 
year. The Executive has met eight times, having had seven regular 
meetings and one special. The papers read were as follows:— 
1901. 
April —“ Account of the Settlement of part of Leeds County”—Mrs. 
J. L. McDougall, Sr. 
October —“Sketch of Jane Craig, a Revolutionary Heroine”—Mrs. 
Ahearn. 
“ Sketch of Ursuline Convent”—-Mme. Lamothe. 
November—“ Ottawa in 1868” and “ A Story of the Cholera in 1832”— 
Mrs. Kirwan. 
“A Reminiscence of the Visit of His Excellency the Earl 
of Elgin and Kincardine in 1853 ”— Mrs. Friel. 
December—“ Schools and Schoolmasters of Ottawa”—-Miss Jamieson. 
1902. 
January —“ Phillipsburg”—Miss Read. 
February—“ The Great Fire of 1870 ”— Mrs. Bradish Billings. 
March —“ Industrial Development of Ottawa and MHull”—Mrs. 
Roper. 
The monthly meeting in December was held on the first Friday; 
and on the second Friday and the Saturday following “ Tableaux 
Vivants” were given in the Orme Hall under the auspices of the 
Society. These were a great success, financially and otherwise. This 
success was due to the efforts of a capable committee, consisting of Mrs. 
Ahearn, convener, Mrs. J. L. McDougall, Sr., Mrs. J. L. McDougall, 
Jr., Mrs. Goodeve, Mme. Leliévre, Mme. Lamothe, Mrs. Harold Pinhey, 
Mrs. H. K. Egan, Miss Ida Hughes and Miss Meach. The Society is 
