XXVI ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 



the progress of the Society and with the great development of the 

 country. 



The report of the Quebec Literary and Historical Society was read 

 by its president, Mr. P. B. Casgrain. 



Moved by Dr. Alex. Johnson, seconded by B. Suite, and carried : — 



That the Eoyal Society of Canada in annual meeting assembled 

 desires to express its deep regret at the recent sudden death of Professor 

 P. Curie, who had won so much glor}' for France and given so much 

 pleasure to the world by his eminent discoveries in science : — tliat 

 the Society offers its earnest sympathy to his widow, Madame Curie, 

 the sharer of his labours and successes, partner of his heart and mind, 

 adding her own scientific fame to the fame accorded both for their 

 joint work: — and that the Society hopes that strength and health and 

 length of days will be given her to continue for the benefit of the 

 world, the work in which the partnership has been so suddenly severed, 

 and to attain further success as a tribute to his memory and a solace 

 for her sorrow. 



It was then moved by Dr. Johnson, seconded by Hon. Senator 

 Poirier, and carried: — 



That a committee be appointed to communicate with His Excel- 

 lency the Governor-General, as Honorary President of the Society, and 

 request him to favour the Society by transmitting the above resolution 

 in the most suitable manner to Madame Curie, preferably through the 

 President of the French Republic. 



After the resolution was carried. Sir Sandford Fleming and Sir 

 James Grant were named as the Committee. 



Moved by Prof. D. P. Penhallow, seconded by Sir James Grant: 



That the Eoyal Society of Canada memorialize the Government 

 with a view to receiving a grant of $5,000 annually, to be expended 

 in the promotion of original research in such ways and under such 

 conditions as may be determined by the Royal Society acting through 

 a special committee to be appointed for that purpose, and that the 

 Society appoint a special committee to frame and present such memorial 

 at the earliest opportunity. 



Moved in amendment by Mr. Thomas Macfarlane, seconded by 

 Prof. Macoun: — 



That the resolution, before being deliberated on by the Society, 

 be referred to the Council for consideration. 



The amendment was lost and the main motion was then put to 

 the meeting and carried. Sir James Grant, Sir Sandford Fleming 

 and Professor Prince were then named as a committee. 



