CXLVIII THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 



At another meeting' was read the account of the "Seven historic 

 chairs presented by John Ross Robertson to Convocation Hall of Trent 

 University." 



As regards membership we have had a large and indeed an unpre- 

 cedented addition of thirty new members, but we have to deplore the 

 loss of several valuable members. Our membership now is considerably 

 over two hundred and many of these from distant cities. 



Our aimual picnic this last year was hold in our Town Park to enable 

 members from a distance to visit our Historical building and over sixty 

 were present, some from Toronto, New York, Hi. Catharines, Niagara 

 Falls and congratulatory addresses Avere given by Canon Ker, Dr. Fraser, 

 A. W. Wright and others. This year we have decided to meet at Queens- 

 ton Heights. 



As the edition of several of our pamphlets is exhausted we have re- 

 printed two which have always been in demand, and in this centenary 

 year of so manj^ interesting events of historic interest we have selected 

 The Battle of Fort George, by Col. Cruikshank, now in its third edition, 

 and the sketch of Sir Isaac Brock, and the Count de Puisage numbers 

 r2 and 15. We are also printing what will be number 25 as our cata- 

 logue may be counted number 24. Many requests have been made for 

 pamphlets from those wishing to complete the set for binding and it has 

 been found difficult to comply with these demands. 



Several interesting events have occurred here during the year. Two 

 remarkable centenaries were held with which our Society was connected, 

 first the centenary of the Niagara Light Dragoons of which Major Merritt 

 was commander and the centenary of the Battle of Queenston Heights, 

 a grand and impressive ceremony at which over thirty of our members 

 were present. A wreath from our Society took its place among those sent 

 from Toronto, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls. 



The annual meeting of the Ontario Historical Society at Napanee 

 was another interesting event in Avhich the president of our Society took 

 part. The visit to Adolphustown and the Memorial Church with tablets 

 to so many of the U. E. J>oyalists was enjoyed l)y all. 



On the anniversary of Brock's death a visit was paid to our building 

 by the children of the Public School who sang the Maple Leaf Forever, 

 O Canada, and a song composed by Miss C. Meiiitt "The Men of a hun- 

 dred years ago", all showing the increased interest in the history of our 

 country. 



But the event over wiiich we most rejoice is the restoration of Navy 

 Hall for which we had petitioned for many years the Dominion Govern- 

 ment. A grant was given by Col. the Hon. Sam Hughes, Minister of 

 Militia. In our advocacy we were greatly assisted by our good friend John 

 RossRoliertsonandtiio building is now restored as nearly as possil)le to its 



