XCVI ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
3.—“An Account of the Discovery of Radium,’ by Dr. McClung, 
of Manitoba University. 
4,—“* Halley’s Comet,” by Prof. A. D. McLean, of Manitoba Uni- 
versity. 
5.—“Old Red River Manners and Customs,” by Sheriff C. Inkster 
of Winnipeg. 
During the year, at the time of the meeting of the British Associa- 
tion in Winnipeg, a Memorial Brass plate was fixed on Fort Garry Gate, 
giving some account of the different forts of Winnipeg. 
The opening ceremonies, in connection with which the Historical 
Society took a part, were performed by Lord Strathcona. 
GEORGE BRYCE, 
President of M. H. & S. Society. 
Sept. 27th, 1910. 
XII.—Report of the Women’s Historical Society of the County of Elgin, 
for 1909-1910. 
Presented by Dr. J. H. Coyne, F.R.S.C., delegate. 
During the year eight regular meetings of the Society were held, at 
which the following papers were read :— 
“History of the old St. Thomas Church, Miss Hattie Robinson. 
“History of the Caughell Family, Mrs. A. E. Marlatt. 
“Eleven Years as a Soldier in India,” prepared by Mrs. Louisa 
King, and read by Mrs. Wilson. 
“History of the Buffalo Historical Society”, Mrs. A. E. Lewis. 
“Recollections of Mrs. Wardell,’’ Mrs. Wilson. 
“Battle of the Windmill,” by Miss Amy Horsey, Ottawa, read by 
Mrs. J. S. Robertson, 
“Talk on Virginia Old Churches,” Mrs. Wilson. 
“History of the oldest houses on Metcalf Street, St. Thomas,” Miss 
Clara Moore. 
Two social gatherings were held during the year. The Society had 
also a very enjoyable outing at Niagara Falls, and Brock’s Monument, 
and the Annual Social gathering at the Armouries took place on Novem- 
ber 23rd. 
The membership continues at one hundred, the number to which 
it is limited. 
Officers of the Society for 1909-1910:— 
President—Mrs. J. H. Wilson. 
First Vice-President—Mrs. J. H. Coyne. 
