XVIII THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
having in view the establishment of friendly relations between the two 
societies. A cordial response has been received and the matter has been 
taken into deliberation by the Royal Society of Literature. The mem- 
bers of Section Ii are specially interested in the development of this 
association and the Council would, therefore, request consideration for 
the plan and would be glad to receive suggestions as to its promotion, 
as it is clear that the interests of literature in this country might be 
greatly furthered thereby. 
X.—A NATIONAL LIBRARY. 
The resolution which was passed at the last annual meeting that the 
Gorvernment be memorialized upon the necessity of establishing a 
National Library has so far not been acted upon. A new Government 
having taken office it was thought advisable to postpoae the memorial 
until the pressure of business had decreased. It is believed that the 
cause of the National Library will not have suffered by this delay in the 
presentation of our views. At an early date the attention of the Gov- 
ernment will be called to this important question. 
XI.—THE MEMORIAL TOWER AT HALIFAX. 
The tablet which the Society directed to be placed in the Memorial 
Tower at Halifax has been provided and put in position. A polished 
slab of Iberville granite was used and the stone bears the legend :— 
Roya Society OF CANADA 
Founder 
THE Marquess or LORNE 
MDCCCLXXXII 
Sapientia Gubernator Navem Torquet Non Valentia 
The Tower is completed; its internal walls are decorated with 
many sculptured slabs of natural stone from each Canadian province, 
from Newfoundland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, 
Scotland and Ireland, and from the Canadian Institutes. Thirteen 
Canadian Universities have donated tablets in stone and the Dominion 
Government has contributed the Canadian coat of arms beautifully 
executed in marble. This imposing monument is to be dedicated by 
His Royal Highness the Governor-General in August next. 
