APPENDIX E CVII 
The Society’s room was open once a week, in the winter months, 
and during Camp everyday, and in the summer months at least twice 
a week. Many visitors have recorded their names and expressed 
their appreciation of the collection. Thework begun last year of placing 
panels on the walls, in memory of the early settlers and regiments on 
duty here, is being continued, and already twenty-three of these have 
been placed. Last year we met at Queenston Heights, and it is 
intended to visit in succession other historic spots in the neighbourhood. 
With regard to publications we last year printed two pamphlets, this 
year number 19 has been added, a double number; No. 10, “Inscriptions 
in Graveyards,’ has been reprinted with additions, the first edition 
having been exhausted, and many demands for it having been made. 
Many letters of commendation have been received since its issue. It 
contains 126 pages and has four illustrations. 
The 14th Annual Report was issued, and of these 400 have been 
distributed, while 500 pamphlets have been sent out or sold. 
A valuable collection of coins was given by Mrs. J. G. Currie; 
almost a complete file of the Niagara Mail by Mr. John Kirby, and many 
articles, documents, military accoutrements, books, and articles of 
china, have been given during the year. 
The preparation of a Catalogue has proved a heavier task than 
was anticipated; but it is at length approaching completion, and we hope 
will soon be printed. It will embrace over 5,000 items, and will contain 
notes explanatory of the more interesting. 
During the year ten members have been added and we now number 
160, many in distant parts as England, British Columbia, Alberta, 
Manitoba, New York, Pittsburg, Chicago, Pennsylvania. 
We now exchange with forty-five Societies, and receive letters of 
inquiry which we are often able to answer from information in our 
documents. 
The President attended the annual meeting of the Ontario Historical 
Society at Toronto, and read a paper on “ History as Sometimes Given,” 
as well as certain letters furnished by Col. Cruikshank, hitherto unpub- 
lished, of Sir Isaac Brock. 
We have to deplore the loss of a valuable member, Mr. Charles 
A. F. Ball, our Honorary Vice-President, who had been a faithful member 
since the organization of the Society in 1895, and whose generosity 
in contributing articles to the collection was an example and incentive 
to others. 
We acknowledge with thanks the usual grants from the Provincial 
Government and the County Council, and we also thank all who are 
aiding us in any way. 
