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a valuable paper on “The First Settlers of the Thames District,” by 
Mrs. Louise King, giving an excellent description of the Oneidas, the 
Muncey and Chippewas; being the result of her own research among 
the Indians. 
Our society was invited to send a delegate to a meeting of the 
affiliated association, held in Hamilton October 8th, also Toronto April 
10th, which we found it impossible to do. 
The annual social evening was held in Stevenson’s parlours on 
November 14th. | 
At the last meeting of the previous year, the most important matter 
under discussion was the coming exhibition of “The Made in St. 
Thomas,” at which the ladies of the Historical Society were asked to 
take charge of Ladies’ Day. The foliowing ladies were appointed to 
act :—Mesdames J. H. Wilson, J. H. Coyne, M. A. Gilbert, J. S. Robert- 
son, R. H. McConnell, and G. Symington. On consultation with com- 
mittees of various churches it was decided to furnish a midday luncheon, 
and an evening entertainment, which consisted of the following pro- 
gramme: Singing lancers, by thirty-two children in costume; and a 
dramatic performance. The report shows the united work of the ladies 
to have resulted in $700. 
The membership continues at one hundred, to which it is limited, 
with a goodly number on the waiting list. 
The society has to its credit $104.92 in the Southern Loan and 
Savings Company. 
Following is the list of officers for 1906-7 :— 
President—Mrs. J. H. Wilson. 
1st Vice-President—Mrs. J. H. Coyne. 
2nd Vice-President—Mrs. J. S. Robertson. 
‘3rd Vice-President—Mrs. Truman Duncombe. 
Secretary-Treasurer—Mrs. G. Symington. 
Assistant Secretary—Mrs. Comfort. 
Corresponding Secretary—Miss Coyne. 
Curator—Mrs. F. M. Griffin. 
XII.—From The Elgin Historical and Scientific Institute, through 
Mr. J.) Coyne: 
The public programme during the winter of 1906-1907 consisted 
of the following addresses: 
1— Champlain and the Tercentenary of the Founding of Quebec,” by 
the president, Mr. James H. Coyne, M.A., FR.S.C. | 
R— The Downfall of the Hurons,” by C. C. James, M.A., F.R.S.C. 
